Top South America Trips & Tours in January 2026

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Finch Bay Eco-Hotel

5 Day Itinerary

• View Giant Tortoises
• Snorkel along shallow reefs
• Choose from a menu of activities

Starts / Ends

Baltra / North Seymour

Activity Level

Relaxed

Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 5-day stay at the Finch Bay Eco-Hotel. Spend your time exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the islands or relax in the comfort of your seaside hotel. Additional excursions can also be arranged if you wish.

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from $3,856

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Amazon Journey via Ucayali River - High Water Season

Iquitos Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro

• Visit the Mirrored Forest
• See pink and grey dolphins play
• Explore the black water streams

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Amazon, Ucayali, and Pacaya Rivers on their way deep into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, one of Peru´s largest national parks. Go piranha fishing, trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon wildlife and birds and guided trips, visit local villages, and learn about wildlife preservation efforts in Peru’s Amazonia.

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from $4,742

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Falkland Island Life

8 Day Itinerary

• Learn about Falklands history
• Visit a large working farm
• Explore wildlife-rich Sea Lion Isl.
• Tour Stanley battlefields & beaches

Activity Level

Relaxed

An ideal introduction to the culture and history of the Falklands! Visit historical sites, tour a working sheep farm, and explore several prime wildlife-viewing spots on this week-long Falklands exploration. A great overview tour adventure!

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from $4,151

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Classic Bolivia Adventure

14 Day Itinerary

• Explore the history of La Paz
• Explore Santiago de Okola
• Tour Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
• Explore Torotoro National Park
• Witness Uyuni Salt Flats
• Visit Potosi and Sucre

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

The 14-day Bolivia trip starts in La Paz, explores Santiago de Okola, Uyuni's salt flat, ventures to Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park for dinosaur footprints, and includes a stop at Copacabana by Lake Titicaca, visiting the Sun Island.

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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 $6,840

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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

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 $4,598

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North and West Islands - Diving Itinerary

Santa Cruz to North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Danubio Azul

• Dive at Darwin’s Arch
• Walk North Seymour trails
• Discover Cousin’s Rock
• Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Dive into the world-renowned waters of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard Danubio Azul. This liveaboard expedition explores remote diving sites including Darwin’s Arch, Wolf Island, and Cape Marshall. Discover some of the planet’s richest marine ecosystems on this unforgettable adventure.

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from $742

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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 $727

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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 $8,316

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Wildlife Odyssey

Amazon & Galapagos - 15 Day Itinerary

• Observe macaws at a clay lick
• Visit a 130-ft. observation tower
• Take in the vast array of wildlife
• Snorkel through clear waters

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover three natural wonders of the world in one amazing trip: the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. Starting in Quito, fly to Sacha Lodge, deep in the Amazon, followed by the indigenous markets of Otavalo, staying at historic Hacienda Pinsaqui, culminating in the Wildlife Odyssey on an 8-day Galapagos cruise.

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from $2,867

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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

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Manaus

Activities

Urban Exploration, 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 $1,745

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Chilean Lake District

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike Alerce Andino National Park
• Hike to Petrohue Waterfall
• Explore Puerto Varas
• B&B on Lake Todos los Santos

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the pristine lakes, rivers, and volcanoes that make up the Chilean Lake District on our 5 day tour. Nature hikes, wildlife viewing, kayaking, and fly fishing are activities that will ensure you experience all aspects of the Chilean Lake District!

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from $599

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Peninsula Valdes Self-Drive

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $4,600

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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
• Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
• Hike to Dragon Hill

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Alya catamaran. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.

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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

Starts / Ends

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 $1,131

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Madidi Jungle Ecolodge

Bolivian Amazon - 6 Day Itinerary

• Search for Bolivian wildlife
• Enjoys views Madidi National Park
• Learn about traditional customs
• Explore the town of Rurrenabaque

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 6-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Madidi Jungle Ecolodge - Owned and operated by an indigenous community in Bolivia. Here, learn to see the jungle through the eyes of the local Quechua Indians as you explore and look for wildlife and learn about traditional farming & cuisine.

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from $5,356

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Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North

10 Day Itinerary

• Rafting adventure on Petrohue River
• Cochamo Valley Exploration
• Paddling in Reloncaví Fjord
• Trek the North Patagonian Andes

Starts / Ends

Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas

Activities

Village Visits, Hiking, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

On the 10-day Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North tour, explore Puerto Varas and the Chilean Patagonia Lake District. Highlights include a walking tour along Lake Llanquihue, rafting on the Petrohue River, a visit to Cochamo Valley, and a paddling adventure in the Reloncavi Fjord. Conclude the trip with a trek through the North Patagonian Andes.

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from $2,800

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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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