South America Cultural Tours

Join a 4-day trek in Chile's Lake District, connecting three lakes and volcanoes. Hike the Desolación Trail to Lake Todos Los Santos, take a boat to Puntiagudo Valley, and trek 8.5 km to a family lodge. On day three, hike 18 km to Lake Rupanco for stunning views. End with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to Puerto Varas.

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.

Join a 12-day adventure through Peru and the Galapagos. Begin in Lima, explore Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Continue to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Islander II, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and observing wildlife in their natural habitats.

Explore 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Explorer through Chilean Patagonia. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Darwin Range, Strait of Magellan, and Glacier Alley. Visit Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Caleta Tortel, and the Chonos Archipelago on an expedition rich in wildlife, fjords, and culture.

Embark on a 6-day Amazon River expedition aboard Delfin III. Explore Pacaya-Samiria Reserve by skiff and kayak, observe pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, and scarlet macaws. Visit local ribereños communities and support sustainable initiatives in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

Join this 10-day adventure through Chiloé and Patagonia's Route of Parks, beginning in Puerto Varas. Discover Chiloé's culture and landscapes while exploring hidden trails and participating in rewilding projects. Experience the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia, with its temperate rainforests, volcanoes, fjords, and the Andes.

On this 8-day Patagonia Los Glaciares Adventure, hike to Laguna de los Tres for Mt. Fitz Roy views, then to Laguna Torre through forests. At Estancia Bonanza, ride a 4x4, and hike a Via Ferrata. Visit a Patagonian estancia to enjoy a lamb asado. Return to El Calafate for a Greet & Eat Dinner, then trek on Perito Moreno before a private transfer.

Explore Aysen on an 8-day Chelenko tour. Drive from Balmaceda to Puerto Tranquilo on Lake General Carrera. Kayak the Marble Caves, hike Exploradores Valley, and cruise to San Rafael Glacier. At Mallin Colorado, ride or hike and visit an organic farm. Hunt fossils in Puerto Guadal and explore Baker River, bike Bahia Murta, then transfer to Coyhaique.

Take a 5-day Easter Island Complete Adventure and explore moai statues, ancient sites, and stunning nature. Visit Ahu Akivi, Tongariki, and Rano Raraku. Swim at Anakena Beach, snorkel at Motu Nui, and ride horseback to hidden ruins. Watch the sunset at Tahai. Visit Orongo and learn local stories at the crater of Rano Kau.

Board the Scenic Eclipse in Valparaiso and set sail along the coast of Patagonia for this 13-day expedition. View majestic islands, glaciers and fjords as you travel through Chile and Cape Horn. Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina, the most southerly city in the world before flying to Buenos Aires to end your adventure.

Experience a 9-day cruise from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, combining a guided exploration of UNESCO-listed Quito with a cruise aboard La Pinta. Visit historic plazas, churches, and viewpoints before flying to the islands. Explore Seymour Norte, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Santa Cruz, and Floreana via hikes, snorkeling, and panga rides.

Embark on a 16-day Galápagos cruise to Machu Picchu, combining wildlife encounters and legendary Inca landmarks. Cruise aboard National Geographic Delfina, visit iconic islands, and discover Peru’s Sacred Valley, Cusco, and ancient Machu Picchu.