Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Manu Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• See giant otters in oxbow lakes
• Visit Macaw Clay Lick Project
• Fall asleep to the forest sounds
• Enjoy the changing scenery

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Manu National Park, the most biologically diverse place on the planet, like virtually no one else can: camp inside the park at the Manu Wildlife Tent Camp. Delight in the sights and sounds of this 1.8 million-hectare jungle paradise.

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from $3,480

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Classic W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 8 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

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Punta Arenas / Santiago

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience the world's ultimate hiking adventure trekking the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile. 6 of the 8 days are spent trekking the Paso Los Cuernos trail towards Refugio Los Cuernos and down into the French Valley. Experience panoramic views of Grey Glacier, witness the gigantic spires of El Paine, and enjoy a stay at EcoCamp.

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from $2,502

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Rio de Janeiro and Amazon Clipper Cruise

8 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe along the Rio Negro

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Rio de Janeiro / Manaus

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

During your visit to Rio de Janerio, visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Fly to Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, and embark the Amazon Clipper for a 4-day cruise along the wildlife rich waters of the Rio Negro, one of the Amazon River's largest tributaries.

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from $2,297

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Uakari Floating Lodge

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the beauty of the Amazon
• Visit local communities
• Look for unique Amazonian wildlife

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Uakari Floating Lodge / Uakari Floating Lodge

Activities

Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Kayaking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Amazon on this 5-day tour from the comfort of the community-run Uakari Floating Lodge. Located in the Mamirauá Sustainable Developments Reserve, this floating lodge offers a full-service experience. Spend your time hiking or canoeing through the forest learning about the local habitat and looking out for unique animals with your guide.

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from $2,100

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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II

• Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
• See Bachas Beach's floating pier
• Admire El Barranco's amazing views
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

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Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the Norhern Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard Nemo II

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from $597

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Explore Ilha Grande

4 Day Itinerary

• Explore criss-crossing trails
• Hike to Lopes Mendes Beach
• Kayak, snorkel, surf or relax

Activity Level

Relaxed

Escape from the bustle of Rio to the island getaway of Ilha Grande. Famed as a pirate hidaway in days gone by, this small island features pristine beaches ideal for snorkeling, kayaking and exploring.

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from $661

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Jericoacoara Multisport

4 Day Itinerary

• Spend your days as you please
• Try your hand at sand-boarding
• Enjoy pristine beaches

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

The small coastal village of Jericoacoara is charming, inspirational, and reminiscent of its past. Beautiful and friendly, "Jeri" treats travelers to sandy beaches, pristine views of the ocean, and leisurely days. Don't let its laid-back atmosphere fool you! Horseback riding, surfing, and sand-boarding are available for the adventurous-at-heart!

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from $565

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Peninsula Valdes Self-Drive

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $10,588

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Islands Circumnavigation

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

Activity Level

Variable

Adventure 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 $4,632

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Fitz Roy & Glaciers Trekking

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek the classic Fitz Roy route
• Enjoy two nights of camping
• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
• Optional rafting or ice trekking

Activity Level

Challenging

Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range, taking to the backcountry on a 4-day trek.

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from $5,000

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Amazon Encounter - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III

• Cruise Marañón River
• Skiff Yanallpa exploration
• Kayak on the Dorado River
• Spot pink dolphins
• Meet Yarapa community

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Iquitos / Iquitos

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the Amazon on a 5-day cruise aboard Delfin III. Explore the Marañón, Yanallpa, Dorado, Pacaya, Magdalena, and Yarapa Rivers. Visit local communities, see pink dolphins, try piranha fishing, and witness the Amazon’s biodiversity. End in Iquitos with visits to a bee project and the Amazon Research Center.

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from $10,280

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
• Take incredible photos of landscape

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy 15 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .

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from $1,646

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Lençóis Maranhenses Trekking

6 Day Itinerary

• Trek through dunes & lagoons
• Swim in clear freshwater pools
• Explore the town of Baixa Grande
• Walk the charming streets of Atins

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Moderate

Begin your 6-day Brazil trek in Sao Luis de Maranhao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent colonial architecture. For the next few days hike, swim, and explore your way through Brazil's white sand dunes on this expedition tour of Lenois Maranhenses National Park. You'll also visit the small town of Baixa Grande and the Rio Negro.

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from $6,560

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Iquitos

Activities

Fishing, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.

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from $5,140

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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Observe the nesting of boobies
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Hiking and observe the twin craters

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!

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from $2,064

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Rio de Janeiro and Uakari Amazon Lodge

9 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe through flooded forests

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Uakari Floating Lodge

Activities

Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend three days in Brazil's iconic Rio de Janerio, where you'll visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf, the two iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Spend a day exploring Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, before your 4-day Amazon adventure based out of the floating Eco-lodge, Uakari.

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from $2,590

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Kaweskar Route

Puerto Natales Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III

• Observe Amalia Glacier
• Sail across the ice at Calvo Fjord
• Walk in a small native forest
• Cruise along White Angostura Island

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

Activity Level

Variable

Sail along the Kaweskar Route during this 5-day small ship cruise from Puerto Natales through the Magellanic fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia. Enjoy daily land explorations on the Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Alsina Glaciers and the area of Fiordo Calvo.

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from $2,462

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Torres del Paine Short W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 5 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Challenging

Hike & Trek the best of Patagonia in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park on this abbreviated W-Trek adventure tour. Spend five days hiking in the backcountry exploring one of the world's most spectacular parks and spotting enormous glaciers, turquoise lakes, and verdant temperate rainforests. One of the world's premier hiking trips!

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