South America Cultural Tours

Embark on a 5-day Peruvian Amazon cruise from Iquitos to Nauta aboard the Delfin III. Cruise rivers, spot wildlife, kayak flooded forests, and visit riverside communities inside Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Experience guided excursions, cultural insights, and unique rainforest ecosystems.

Rio de Janeiro and Uakari Amazon Lodge is a Brazil tour itinerary offered through Adventure Life. Review the day-by-day highlights and what's included, or contact a trip planner to customize the itinerary to your travel dates and interests.

Travel to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands on an 18-day expedition cruise aboard World Traveller. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Peninsula by Zodiac, and land on remote islands guided by Captain’s Choice navigation. Experience glaciers, penguins, and isolated coastlines across the Southern Ocean.

Embark on a 20-day expedition from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Ocean Victory. Visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and South Shetlands. Observe penguins, seals, albatross, and whales. Explore historic sites like Grytviken, kayak in quiet inlets, and enjoy deck views of glaciers, icebergs, and rugged polar landscapes.

Spend 5 days touring the western vineyards of Uruguay while exploring Colonia del Sacramento with its rich cultural heritage and the charming area of Carmelo. Visit multiple wineries and taste their own varieties of wine.

Adventure Life's guides and partners has identified the poorest families in the Cachiccata community. The elements can cause damage to homes over time, and many families do not have the extra means to make renovations to their homes. During this 4 day/3 night trip, participants, side-by-side with the family members, will work on cleaning, repairing, and restoring their homes. We stay in the community campground each night to immerse ourselves in the village life. The trip ends with traditional Inca ceremony and offering as a time to reflect over the previous days' experiences.

Embark on a 17-day Antarctic & Falklands Adventure cruise aboard World Traveller and explore the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the icy wilderness of Antarctica. This immersive itinerary combines cultural highlights and natural wonders with flexible daily exploration guided by your captain and expedition team.

Explore Easter & Pitcairn Islands on a 20-day cruise from Papeete to San Antonio aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Visit Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn, Easter Island, and Robinson Crusoe Island. Enjoy snorkeling, Zodiac excursions, cultural tours, and rare wildlife sightings.

Travel from Easter Island to Tahiti on an 18-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution and explore remote Pacific islands through archaeology, snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife encounters. Walk across Easter Island beside towering moai statues and snorkel reefs near Fakarava. Visit volcanic landscapes and limestone caves across French Polynesia.

Sail the Panama Canal on a 10-day Star Clippers cruise through Central America. Begin in Balboa, then transit the Panama Canal and see the locks in action. Explore Spanish forts in Portobelo, meet the Guna people in the San Blas Islands, and discover Colombia’s coastal cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta. Enjoy scenic days under sail.

Enjoy the alternative Salkantay trail combined with the famous One Day Inca Trail for the ultimate trekking experience. Marvel at the different surroundings around the two trails and be mesmerized with the archaeological sites leading to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. This trip requires a One Day Inca Trail Pass

Experience an 8-day river cruise along Colombia's Magdalena River from Barranquilla to Cartagena on the AmaMelodia. Enjoy Carnaval festivities, explore artisan towns, and immerse yourself in local culture with music, dance, and historic tours.