Top South America Trips & Tours in April 2026

from $5,268

EXPLORE

Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary

• Learn jungle survival skills
• Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
• Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
• Explore Georgetown with your guide

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.

Tour Details

0

from $6,310

EXPLORE

Route of the Parks

10 Day Itinerary

• See condor in Queulat National Park
• Explore Cerro Castillo National Par
• Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
• Visit Queulat National Park
• See the Marble Caves & Cathedrals
• Admire the San Rafael Glacier

Starts / Ends

Coyhaique / Balmaceda

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Aysen’s Route of the Parks in 10 days from Balmaceda. Hike Queulat’s hanging glaciers, trek Cerro Castillo trails, and spot guanacos in Patagonia National Park. Sail through General Carrera Lake’s marble caves and glide past icebergs in San Rafael Lagoon. Stay in remote lodges with guided hikes and scenic drives.

Tour Details

0

from $5,130

EXPLORE

Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
• Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
• Discover the town of Nauta

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.

Cruise Details

0

from $3,863

EXPLORE

Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
• Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
• Spy elusive wildlife
• Learn about the Llanos' way of life
• Spend time with the local community
• Taste home-cooked lunch with locals

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Village Visits, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

On this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve. You explore a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions of the region, experiencing these customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs.

Tour Details

0

from $4,298

EXPLORE

Galapagos Camping and Kayaking

4 Day Itinerary

• Kayak to Manglecito Beach
• Encounter Galapagos wildlife
• Hike to Frigate Hill for views
• Snorkel and explore underwater

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Blue Marlin Hotel

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Moderate

Embark on a 4-day adventure on San Cristobal Island. Begin your journey with a kayak trip to Manglecito Beach, where you’ll encounter blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. Explore Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock, snorkel with sharks and rays, and hike to Frigate Hill. Enjoy well-prepared campsites and local wildlife. This tour combines kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling for a comprehensive Galapagos experience.

Tour Details

0

from $3,951

EXPLORE

Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco with a local guide
• Adventure through the Andes
• Stay in luxury lodges along the way
• Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activity Level

Easy Active

The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.

Tour Details

0

from $1,938

EXPLORE

Araras EcoLodge Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Pantanal region
• Take a nocturnal jungle walk
• Search for a plethora of wildlife

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Designed for the active traveler, this 5-day tour based at Araras EcoLodge in Brazil enables you to walk, trek, horseback ride, canoe, and bike around the expansive Pantanal region. Enjoy a new adventure every day as you marvel at the unique flora, fauna, and landscape, accompanied by an expert local guide.

Tour Details

0

from $2,205

EXPLORE

Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Observe Black Caimans
• Walk Yasuni National Park
• Encounter Amazon wildlife
• Take an early morning hike

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.

Tour Details

0

from $1,966

EXPLORE

Guaviare Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Discover San Jose del Guaviare
• See rock art mural
• Visit El Raudal via a boat ride
• A chance to encounter pink dolphins

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Embark on a 4-day adventure in San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. Delve into the Amazon rainforest, exploring ancient rock art at Cerro Azul and the iconic Puerta de Orion. Enjoy boat rides along the Guayabero River, ecological hikes, and possible encounters with pink dolphins. Conclude with a swim in natural pools.

Tour Details

0

from $1,688

EXPLORE

Calanoa Amazonas Experience

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Colombian Amazon
• See exotic plants and animals
• Learn about wildlife conservation
• See the rich culture of Colombia

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, while staying at an eco-lodge like Calanoa Amazonas during this 5-day Calanoa Amazonas Experience in Colombia. Learn about conservation efforts to preserve wildlife while viewing exotic species and their natural habitats.

Tour Details

0

from $1,514

EXPLORE

Jesuit Missions

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Jesuit missions capital
• Visit the mission town, San Javier
• Learn about the restoration project

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day tour from Santa Cruz, Bolivia takes you along the circuit of Jesuit Missions once thought to be forgotten, giving you the unique opportunity to visit the magnificent, centuries-old churches that have been restored in San Javier, Concepcion, San Ignacio, San Miguel, San Rafael, and Santa Ana. You'll learn about this history & restoration.

Tour Details

0

from $2,210

EXPLORE

Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary

• Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
• Visit bustling Otavalo Market
• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Enjoy various activities in Baños

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Tour Details

0

from $2,332

EXPLORE

La Selva Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary

• Visit Ecuador's famous macaw lick
• Take night walks in the rainforest
• Observe unique Amazon wildlife
• Paddle dugout canoes along creeks

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend four nights in the Ecuadorian Amazon at the La Selva rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Paddle a canoe on black water lakes, spot monkeys and birds in the rainforest canopy, and relax away the evenings on one of the most luxurious experiences in the Amazon Rainforest.

Tour Details

0

from $4,560

EXPLORE

Estancia Cerro Guido Experience

5 Day Itinerary

• Discover a 19th century estancia
• Learn about the ranch life
• See the famed Torres del Paine
• Choose from a variety of activities
• Explore in an all-terrain adventure

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Fishing, Hiking, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 5-day tour, visit a traditional estancia built outside of Torres del Paine National Park. Immerse yourself in real estancia life by learning the traditions and daily work of the gauchos. Travel through the most incredible landscapes using a 4x4 vehicle, or enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the ranch on foot or by horseback.

Tour Details

0

from $5,456

EXPLORE

Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary

• Bike Pichincha Volcano
• Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
• Zipline over Mindo canopy
• Hike Cotopaxi National Park
• Kayak the Shiripuno River
• Spot endemic wildlife in Yasuni
• Visit a remote Waorani village

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest, Andes, and Amazon on this 13-day adventure. Zipline over Mindo, ride horseback near Cotopaxi, and hike volcanic trails. Paddle deep into Yasuni National Park, encountering wildlife and the Waorani community. Stay at an eco-glamping site in the rainforest, immersing yourself in the rainforest’s beauty.

Tour Details

0

from $4,150

EXPLORE

Northeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Discover Mosquera's beauty
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• Snorkel at Santa Fe

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise Details

0

from $2,643

EXPLORE

Caiman Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Rise early and search for wildlife
• Trek along a myriad of trails
• Hike to see the spectacled caiman

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day extension tour of Brazil is based at Caiman Lodge, the world's largest tropical wetland housing the largest concentration of wildlife in the Americas. The Pantanal is home to jaguars, caimans and capybaras and hundreds of bird species. Spend your days hiking & canoeing the surrounding area in search of unique flora and fauna.

Tour Details

0

from $3,083

EXPLORE

Ancient Kingdoms

12 Day Itinerary

• Visit the Lord of Sipan Tomb
• Walk through the ruins at Chan Chan
• Marvel at the Moches adobe pyramids
• Tour iconic Inca ruin, Machu Picchu

Starts / Ends

Lima / Chiclayo

Activity Level

Relaxed

Most Peru travelers never have the chance to explore Northern Peru -- our remedy is this culturally-charged and history-filled Peru tour. Spend the first part of your trip exploring the ancient strong holds of pre-Incan kingdoms in Trujillo, Chan Chan and Chiclayo before catching a flight to Cusco and exploring the Incan masterpiece, Machu Picchu.

Tour Details

0