South America Family Tours & Cruises

Experience the massive Perito Moreno glacier up close and intimate as gigantic chunks fall off and crash into the lake below creating a spectacular show of the powers of nature. Zodiac across Lago Argentino and have lunch picnicking on the lateral moraine of the glacier.

This 3-day Ecuador cloud forest tour sits less than two hours from Quito, in the country's first private protected area. Guided and self-guided hikes wind through misty trails to hidden waterfalls, while feeders outside the lodge stay busy with hummingbirds. Watch for the elusive Olinguito after dark in the Tandayapa Valley.

Have amazing animal encounters while experiencing the depth and breadth of what the islands offer, including top notch landing sites on this 8-day voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience the true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.

Experience the joy and thrill of sandboarding at Mars Valley in the beautiful Bolivian Altiplano! On a day off from the salt mines, be taken to the best sand dunes in town. Descend an incredible 400 feet (120 meters) on a sandboard. Take home unforgettable memories of this surreal landscape and its deep red color contrasted by its rich dark hue.

Experience a full day in an Ecuadorian cloud forest on your next Quito trip. This Bellavista day trip is a perfect way to explore a subtropical rainforest just a short drive from the capital. Hike guided trails, spot hummingbirds and rare wildlife, and return to the city by late afternoon.