Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2025

from $1,030

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Ceiba Tops & Canopy Walkway

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike biodiverse primary rainforest
• Learn about Yagua native culture
• Spot dolphins and catch Amazon fish
• Observe the canopy from above
• Browse Mazan's morning market

Activities

Local Market Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Peruvian Amazon on this 5-day Ceiba Tops Lodge trip. Travel 25 miles downstream on the Amazon River to your beautiful sanctuary lodge with air-conditioned cabins and hot water showers. Observe Amazon wildlife and vegetation from a 115-foot Canopy Walkway, an unequaled experience!

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from $915

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Ceiba Tops Amazon Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Witness pink or gray dolphins
• View wildlife from the canopy
• Learn about Amazon holistic healing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Peru's vast jungle with a 3-night stay at Ceiba Tops Lodge. Make your way to Iquitos, the headwaters of the Amazon, and travel down the river to your jungle home. Visit an indigenous community and view wildlife from the canopy during your stay.

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from $900

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Lakes District Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy rafting on the Petrohue River
• Discover Perez National Park
• Bike along Lake Llanquihue

Activities

Biking, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the Chile Lakes District regions, with its beautiful natural scenery and opportunities for adventure. Enjoy nature hikes, whitewater rafting, biking, and a taste of the Welsh local culture of Puerto Varas. Combine this short extension with other Chile tours and extensions, or the Chiloe Island Adventure!

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from $2,159

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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.

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from $243,275

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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Explore beautiful beaches
• Learn Galapagos history
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• See Darwin Bay red-footed boobies

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail privately through the Galapagos Islands on an 8-day charter aboard the M/V Galapagos Legend. Explore Española, Floreana, Genovesa, San Cristobal, and Santa Cruz. Encounter giant tortoises, red-footed boobies, and marine iguanas. Snorkel Devil’s Crown, kayak near cliffs, and walk pristine beaches.

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from $399,405

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard La Pinta

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Snorkel around Champion Islet
• View lava how flows
• Hike across North Seymour Island
• Play with sea lions

Starts / Ends

North Seymour / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the Galapagos Islands like never before during this 7-day Western Islands private cruise aboard La Pinta. Discover the volcanic landscapes of Punta Espinoza in Fernandina, the spectacular red beaches of Rabida on Santa Cruz Island, and snorkel or glass-bottom boat ride along the coast of Champion Islet in Floreana.

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from $321,400

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Private Charter - Footsteps Back in Time Aboard Evolution

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Meet South Plaza´s vast wildlife
• Snorkel with sea lions & penguins
• Visit Santa Fe´s archipelago
• Walk on Punta Cormorant´s beaches

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experiencing the depth and breadth of what the Galapagos Islands offer at top-notch landing sites on this 8-day Private voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.

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from $305,330

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Private Charter - In the Steps of Darwin Aboard Evolution

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
• Snorkel on Isabela Island
• Meet Urbina Bay's unique wildlife
• Walk the white beach of Las Bachas

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Close encounters with wildlife make your private journey a truly memorable one on this 8-day adventure. Snorkel, swim or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters with your private group of up to 24 guests.

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from $287,358

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Snorkel with fish in Gardner Bay
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• View lava lizards at Pitt Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

Familiarize yourself with the Galapagos Eastern Islands on a private cruise aboard La Pinta. This 5-day voyage takes you to the islands of San Cristobal, Espanola, and Santa Cruz Island. Swim with playful sea lions, take coastal and inland hikes, and admire the famous giant tortoises and red-footed boobies.

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from $243,275

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Private Charter - Eastern & Western Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• See views of Pinnacle Rock
• Observe Punta Pitt booby colonies
• See Cerro Colorado giant tortoises
• Bachas Beach swimming in Santa Cruz

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Join the crew of the Galapagos Legend for an 8-day unique private adventure on the enchanted islands. Let yourself be captivated by the unusually high percentage of endemic animals of the Galapagos Islands, and experience a unique exploration of the archipelago's pristine islands, unique landscapes and magical corners.

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from $243,275

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Visit Dragon Hill flamingo lagoon
• Visit Santa Cruz tortoise reserve
• Explore Devil’s Crown reef
• Española wave albatross colony

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Charter the Galapagos Legend for an exclusive 8-day Galapagos journey. Explore iconic sites like Pinnacle Rock, Devil’s Crown, Española’s Gardner Bay, and San Cristobal’s Cerro Brujo. Snorkel with penguins, spot giant tortoises, and observe blue-footed boobies in private comfort with naturalist guides.

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from $243,275

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Private Charter - West & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Visit Black Turtle Cove Santa Cruz
• Snorkel with Santa Fe sea lions
• Visit Rabida Island red beach
• Spot Fernandina marine iguanas

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day private cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes, and highlights of the Galapagos aboard Galapagos Legend. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigate birds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more unique native species.

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from $210,000

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Private Charter - Beaches and Bays

Southern & Central Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

• Enjoy kid-friendly adventures
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises
• Enjoy pristine beaches and swimming

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 8 days cruising the Southern Islands of the Galapagos on your own private yacht, visiting a variety of islands such as San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Explore the unique and endemic flora and fauna of each island and enjoy family adventure activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and hiking.

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from $194,927

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Seaman Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along Pahoehoe lava flows
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation private cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $180,600

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Private Charter - Following Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Relax on an olivine crystal beach
• Spot land iguanas on a hike
• Visit Tagus Cove
• Enjoy exploratory snorkeling

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Los Gemelos (Twin Craters)

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a memorable private vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters with your private group of up to 16 guests.

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from $167,000

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Beluga

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $166,831

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation Aboard Tip Top IV

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $160,450

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Private Charter - North & South Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire Santa Cruz's marine wildlife
• Visit the colorful Rabida Island
• Experience Dragon Hill's beauty
• Hike through Floreana Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the wonderful Galapagos Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard Infinity. Visit the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal, a sophisticated architectural space destined for natural interpretation of the Galapagos. Scout around Black Turtle Cove, Darwin Bay, and Dragon Hill as you cruise in the archipelago's marine life-rich waters.

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