Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2026

Enjoy a traditional tango performance and an Andean culture show. The La Ventana Tango House is a fully renovated historic structure located in San Telmo. Moreover, savor an international and traditional dinner prepared on a traditional charcoal grill, along with Argentinean wines.

World-class museums, restaurants, and nightlife await visitors in Buenos Aires. The Obelisk, Plaza de Mayo, Teatro Colon, and Recoleta are all worthy stops on this four-hour tour.

Explore the northern area of Los Glaciares National Park and Lago del Desierto reserve. Travel from El Chaltén to Punta Sur, then sail 30 minutes past glaciers to the Vespignani Glacier. Choose from easy to challenging trails or a forest path. After a snack, sail back to Punta Sur and return by bus, enjoying stunning views and outdoor exploration.

Argentine Tango Studio was founded with the goal of offering travelers the opportunity to experience a private tango class with the country's greatest dancers. Daily group and private lessons are provided.

Enjoy this 1-day Ecuadorian market tour, which is perfect for crafters and travelers alike. The tour begins in the charming little town of San Bartolome and continues to the Andean villages of Chordeleg and Gualaceo. View some of the most picturesque landscapes around as you shop for jewelry, ceramics, and other crafts.

Take a half-day stroll around the Hispanic city of Salta to see notable landmarks such as the Sanctuary of El Seor & La Virgen del Milagro inside Salta's Cathedral, the Northern Historical Museum, and San Bernardo Convent. Includes an optional visit to San Bernardo hill to get panoramic views of the City and the Lerma Valley.

Discover White Hill, located 14km of Guayaquil and close to the Chongon-Colonche mountain range. Noted for its 219 birds, 54 mammals, and over 900 plant species, Hill is a great place to see native Ecuador.

Visit Parque Calderón, the city's largest plaza and home to both the new and old cathedral. In the afternoon, visit a Panama Hat factory and visit the famous Barranco along Calle Largo. This tour is approximately 6 hours and runs daily.

This 3-hour Botanical park tour in northern Guayaquil's "Cerro Colorado" contains over 324 botanic species, including woody, fruit, ornamental, and exotic plants. Year-round, you can see 73 bird species and 60 butterfly species.

This half-day tour explores this beautiful city of Cuenca illuminated by the night lights. Take a guided tour of the historic center or head to the new and old cathedrals. At the end of the time, be transferred to a restaurant to continue your evening on your own.

Discover Argentina's countryside on 3-hour a guided trek to the beautiful Quebrada del Salto Waterfalls that include 18-meter rappelling. Explore the beautiful scenery surrounding Mendoza city in the afternoon.

Sit at or above 1400 meters in height. This is a 13-hour walk to Cerro Madsen. On top of Cerro Madsen, you may get the most beautiful views of Fitz Roy in El Chaltén.