Top South America Trips & Tours in January 2027

On this 4-day tour you'll hike and paddle through the Tierra del Fuego National Park, sail the Beagle Channel, and explore Estancia Harberton and penguin rookeries with thousands of penguins from our base in Ushuaia, Argentina. One of our favorite trips to Argentine Patagonia, and a highly recommended extension to an Antarctic cruise.

Explore Chile on an 8-day astronomy tour from La Serena to the Atacama Desert. Tour La Serena and Coquimbo, visit La Recova market, Gemini Observatory, and the Elqui Valley. Enjoy a pisco tasting, stargaze at Omega Center, and explore Moon Valley, Socaire, Altiplanic lagoons, the Tatio Geysers, and local Andean culture.

Experience Colombia’s rich culture and scenery on this active 12-day trip from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast. Hike to the Lost City, visit colonial towns like Villa de Leyva and Barichara, and unwind in Tayrona National Park’s pristine beaches. Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed charm while connecting with Colombia’s diverse landscapes and heritage.

Discover the Torres del Paine National Park with luxury accommodations and unique excursions. Enjoy a 7-day relaxing stay at Awasi Patagonia while you explore the national park by horseback, foot, or kayaking nearby lakes on this eco-tour.

Enjoy a 5-day All-Inclusive Nayara Alto Atacama tour near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Visit salt flats, geysers, lagoons, and Andean peaks with expert guides. Try stargazing with a private telescope and enjoy small-group excursions. The lodge blends with its surroundings, offering views and a sustainable desert stay.

Experience an 8-day expedition cruise through the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, a place filled with teeming nature and adventure at every turn. Board the Manatee in Coca and enjoy an adventure visiting remote villages and sailing through unique and fragile ecosystems on your luxurious small-ship voyage.

Enjoy an 8-day tour to discover Bogota, Manizales, and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota, taste the best coffee in Manizales, and immerse yourself in the Caribbean city of Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.

On this 7-day Colombia tour, discover Bogota and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota and walk down the cobblestone streets of La Candelaria. Fly to Cartagena and see the beautiful beaches on the Caribbean coast. Take a walking tour and see the beautiful plazas and monument walls of historic Cartagena

Take the M/V Manatee on a 4-day Amazon River cruise. Travel from Quito to Coca, explore Pañacocha Lake, see parrot clay licks, and visit Kichwa communities. Enjoy guided walks, canoe rides, and kayaking in one of the world’s richest ecosystems.

Enjoy a complete 9-day tour discovering the highlights of Colombia. Dance the salsa and explore the city of Bogota, visit the Wax Palm reserve in Salamina, and taste the best coffee in Manizales. Finally, discover the rich culture preserved in Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.

Spend your week getting to know Medellin on this 5-day tour, including an in-depth city tour and a coffee plantation tour in the town of Concordia. Learn about Medellin and experience what its culture has to offer. Enjoy the scenery, and the colorful tiled streets, and taste tropical fruits and coffee

Immerse yourself in a pristine ecosystem rich with endemic wildlife on this 8-day East Galapagos cruise aboard Aqua Mare. Visit Playa Las Bachas, El Barranco, Bahía Sullivan, Cerro Dragón, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve, Punta Suarez, and Santa Fe.