Top South America Trips & Tours in August 2025

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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• View a sea lion colony
• Explore underground lava tubes
• Snorkel with fish and sea lions
• Visit the blowhole on Espanola

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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Variable

Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.

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from $8,290

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Islands Circumnavigation - East

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Explore Witch Hill
• Swim with reef fish
• Visit Cormorant Point
• Snorkel in clear water

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands.

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from $5,200

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Southern Islands

Baltra - Highlands - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Walk across Gardner Bay
• Discover Suarez Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Highlands

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all the magic the Southern Galapagos Islands have to offer on this 6-day cruise. Sail through one of the most mind-blowing ecosystems on earth aboard Alya, with lovely white-sand beaches and unique wildlife, including sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds.

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from $4,000

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

• Discover Dragon Hill
• Visit Espumilla Beach
• See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
• Hike across Urbina Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

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Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.

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from $6,190

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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
• Explore Urbina Bay
• Hike along lava paths
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour.

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from $4,000

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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

• Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
• Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
• Venture into Moreno Point
• Step ashore at Espinoza Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

Activities

Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a 6-day cruise in the Western Galapagos Islands aboard the Galaxy, where you can explore enchanting landscapes teeming with unique wildlife, including giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. The islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago offer an extensive array of activities for you to experience.

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from $4,920

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low 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

Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, 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.

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from $4,245

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Northern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Discover Chinese Islet lava tunnels
• Witness Sullivan Bay's geology
• Visit Darwin Bay for bird species
• Explore Egas Port

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Explore North Seymour's wildlife, and discover Chinese Islet's geological wonders. Tour Sullivan Bay for captivating geology and visit Darwin Bay, El Barranco, Egas Port, and Rabida Island on this 5-day Northern Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Angel. Conclude with a visit to Fausto Llerena, observing giant tortoises in various stages of life.

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from $2,700

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

• Hike over islands covered in cacti
• Kayak and stand up paddle board
• Admire distinctive biodiversity

Starts / Ends

Highlands / Bachas Beach

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day cruise of Galapagos' Southern Islands on the Bonita yacht explores the islands of Espanola, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and more. Kayak and paddle board along island shores, swim and snorkel among sea lions, and enjoy breathtaking views on hikes.

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from $3,245

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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

• Admire El Barranco's amazing views
• Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
• See Bachas Beach's floating pier

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Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the North Central Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard the Natural Paradise.

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from $2,700

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Central Islands + Genovesa

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

• Zodiac ride in Black Turtle Cove
• Explore Darwin Bay´s coasts
• Hike through South Plaza

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South Plaza Island / North Seymour

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Embark on a 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Bonita. Witness South Plazas' wildlife, explore Black Turtle Cove's mangroves, visit highlands for Giant tortoises, and discover Genovesa's seabird colonies. Experience the volcanic landscapes of Bartolome with penguins and frigatebirds. Marvel at unique fauna on this remarkable island adventure.

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from $2,845

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

• Discover South Plaza
• Admire Baroness Viewing Point
• Visit The Museum of Natural History

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

The Calipso's Southern Islands voyage visits the islands of South Plaza, Santa Fe, Floreana, and Santa Cruz in four days. Hike, snorkel, and kayak your way through orcas, sea lions, gigantic tortoises, land iguanas, and an abundance of birdlife. Spectacular vistas, vibrant snorkeling spots, as well as secluded beaches greet you on your Galapagos excursion.

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from $1,549

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Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls

7 Day Itinerary

• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Discover the beautiful Iguazu Falls
• Walk above the spectacular falls

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day tour combines Rio de Janeiro, "The Marvelous City" a highlight on any Brazil tour, with Iguazu Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, explore the falls to get up close to the plummeting water.

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from $1,873

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Tambopata Research Center

5 Day Itinerary

• Climb a 30-meter tree
• Watch the sunset with wine
• Visit the Colorado clay lick

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Amazon rainforest on this 5-day tour from Puerto Maldonado. Hike on the floodplain trails, search for frogs at night, and look for the gleaming eyes of the caiman during your stay at the comfortable and enthralling Tambopata Research Center.

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from $357

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Andean Horseback Riding

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Saddle up, partner, for this exciting half-day horseback riding tour from Cusco. Over the course of 2 1/2 hours, ride through fields, Inca sites, and small villages en route to the impressive Temple of the Moon, which you are welcome to explore on foot.

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from $475

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Lake Titicaca with Homestay

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day Peru extension tour of Lake Titicaca gives you an in-depth cultural experience interacting with the local community whose roots date back to ancient cultures that settled in this area. Their hospitality opens a door to share with their families and offers you a homestay opportunity on Amantani Island.

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from $322

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Trek and Paddle Tierra del Fuego National Park

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit Tierra del Fuego Nat'l Park
• See Lapataia Bay's albatross
• Canoe ride to Laguna Verde

Activity Level

Easy Active

This full-day adventure in Tierra del Fuego National Park includes hiking and paddling. A canoe excursion to Lapataia Bay, which is home to petrels, albatross, steamer ducks, and penguins, is among the highlights.

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from $265

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Maras and Moray Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Your bike is your ticket to adventure on this day tour of Maras & Moray in the Peruvian Andes. A 7-hour tour takes you to Maras Plateau, through the towering peaks of the Andes, to local villages, and even to an experimental agricultural terrace of the Inca at Moray. Be prepared for a high energy day!

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