Top South America Trips & Tours in July 2026

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Hacienda Concepcion Rainforest Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Canoe the Madre de Dios River
• Visit a cacao plantation
• Learn about farming in the jungle

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a snapshot of the Amazon rainforest during your stay at the Hacienda Concepcion on this entrancing 4-day tour. Learn about the local farmers, listen to the sounds of the rainforest at night and look for footprints to track animals. You will also have the chance to canoe down the Madre de Dios River and meet local people.

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from $86,640

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
• See the blue-footed boobies dance
• Look for Galapagos penguins
• Cruise along Moreno Point

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Baltra / Bachas Beach

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Alya on this 6-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more.

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from $6,687

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Highlights of Uruguay

Estancias and Beaches - 13 Day Itinerary

• Explore Montevideo & local wineries
• Excursions at Estancia Anastasio
• Trek in the Cabo Polonio Sand Dunes
• Wine-tasting experience in Garzon

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Colonia / Montevideo

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Uruguay's highlights in a 13-day adventure: Colonia del Sacramento for history and mate tasting, Montevideo for city tours and culture, estancia for gaucho life, Quebrada de los Cuervos National Park trekking, Cabo Polonio, Santa Teresa National Park, and Garzon wine tasting. End with biking and kayaking in Punta del Este.

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from $5,439

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Andes and Amazon

15 Day Itinerary

• Explore Quito’s UNESCO Old Town
• Visit the homes of local weavers
• Visit Antisana National Park
• Experience Amazon jungle lodge
• Hike scenic Cajas National Park

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Quito / Quito

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover Ecuador on this 15-day Andes and Amazon adventure. Explore Quito’s Old Town, shop at Otavalo Market, wander Cuenca’s colonial streets, ride the Devil’s Nose Train, hike Chimborazo, and follow the Route of the Waterfalls to Baños. Enjoy jungle hikes, wildlife viewing, and community visits in the Amazon rainforest.

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from $5,218

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Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary

• Learn jungle survival skills
• Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
• Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
• Explore Georgetown with your guide

Activities

Local Market Visits, Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.

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from $4,183

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Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
• Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
• Spy elusive wildlife
• Learn about the Llanos' way of life
• Spend time with the local community
• Taste home-cooked lunch with locals

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Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding, Village Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Casanare Region in Colombia, a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions and culture of the region. During this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve and experience their customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs

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from $2,964

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Manu Wildlife Adventure

6 Day Itinerary

• Walk along the Collpa Trail
• Watch as toucans fly over head
• Stop to see gold miners

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the beauty of the Amazon on a 6-day trip to Manu Wildlife Center in Peru. Watch as tapirs and macaws feed on clay licks, boat down the river and search for nocturnal animals like the caiman on this exciting itinerary. Active opportunities include hikes, canopy towers, boating in oxbow lakes and more.

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Manu Wildlife Snapshot

5 Day Itinerary

• Go to an oxbow lake
• Visit the Tapir Clay lick
• Look for spider monkeys

Activity Level

Easy Active

Travel to the remote Amazon Rainforest on your trip to Peru. Watch in awe as woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws, toucans and parakeets fly around the treetops on this 5-day adventure at Manu Wildlife Center. Your trip will give you the chance to intimately experience nature from trails, canopy towers, oxbow lakes, and rivers!

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from $2,480

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Wild Tambopata

Amazon Tours - 7 Day Itinerary

• View Amazon wildlife
• Visit a macaw clay lick
• Take a night walk with your guide
• Stay at Tambopata Research Center

Activity Level

Relaxed

From the comfort of the Tambopata Research Center, visit the largest known macaw salt lick in the Amazon and travel deep into the wildest area of the Amazon jungle on this engaging 6-night active itinerary into Peru's rainforest. Learn about the nature while hiking the trails and exploring the center from naturalist guides and scientists.

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from $1,966

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Guaviare Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Discover San Jose del Guaviare
• See rock art mural
• Visit El Raudal via a boat ride
• A chance to encounter pink dolphins

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Embark on a 4-day adventure in San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. Delve into the Amazon rainforest, exploring ancient rock art at Cerro Azul and the iconic Puerta de Orion. Enjoy boat rides along the Guayabero River, ecological hikes, and possible encounters with pink dolphins. Conclude with a swim in natural pools.

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from $1,887

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Calanoa Amazonas Experience

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Colombian Amazon
• See exotic plants and animals
• Learn about wildlife conservation
• See the rich culture of Colombia

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Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, while staying at an eco-lodge like Calanoa Amazonas during this 5-day Calanoa Amazonas Experience in Colombia. Learn about conservation efforts to preserve wildlife while viewing exotic species and their natural habitats.

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from $1,514

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Jesuit Missions

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Jesuit missions capital
• Visit the mission town, San Javier
• Learn about the restoration project

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day tour from Santa Cruz, Bolivia takes you along the circuit of Jesuit Missions once thought to be forgotten, giving you the unique opportunity to visit the magnificent, centuries-old churches that have been restored in San Javier, Concepcion, San Ignacio, San Miguel, San Rafael, and Santa Ana. You'll learn about this history & restoration.

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from $4,560

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Estancia Cerro Guido Experience

5 Day Itinerary

• Discover a 19th century estancia
• Learn about the ranch life
• See the famed Torres del Paine
• Choose from a variety of activities
• Explore in an all-terrain adventure

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Hiking, Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 5-day tour, visit a traditional estancia built outside of Torres del Paine National Park. Immerse yourself in real estancia life by learning the traditions and daily work of the gauchos. Travel through the most incredible landscapes using a 4x4 vehicle, or enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the ranch on foot or by horseback.

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from $3,264

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Cachiccata Trek

Alternative Inca Trail - 10 Day Itinerary

• Encounter local people as you trek
• View the Urubamba mountain range
• Explore the Inca stronghold, Cusco
• Take in the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activity Level

Challenging

The Cachiccata Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This cultural hike explores Peruvian history, and also visits modern Inca communities and customs. This route was cultivated by the Cachiccata community and your local guides will delight in sharing their culture and history. Come and discover this hidden trekking treasure of Peru!

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Caiman Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Rise early and search for wildlife
• Trek along a myriad of trails
• Hike to see the spectacled caiman

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day extension tour of Brazil is based at Caiman Lodge, the world's largest tropical wetland housing the largest concentration of wildlife in the Americas. The Pantanal is home to jaguars, caimans and capybaras and hundreds of bird species. Spend your days hiking & canoeing the surrounding area in search of unique flora and fauna.

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from $1,704

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Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls

7 Day Itinerary

• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Discover the beautiful Iguazu Falls
• Walk above the spectacular falls

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day tour combines Rio de Janeiro, "The Marvelous City" a highlight on any Brazil tour, with Iguazu Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, explore the falls to get up close to the plummeting water.

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La Selva Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary

• Climb up an observation tower
• Visit the Mandi Cocha lagoon
• Look for nighttime wildlife

Activity Level

Relaxed

Hike through the rainforest on the Tucaneta Trail, look for monkeys and birds near a lagoon and go star gazing on a canoe on a tour at the La Selva Lodge. Learn from experienced guides about the beautiful flora and fauna on a 4 day trip to the Amazon Rainforest.

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from $3,402

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Andean Multisport with Machu Picchu

9 Day Itinerary

• Ride bikes through the countryside
• Hike to a village and volunteer
• Raft the Apurimac class III rapids
• Explore the lost city- Machu Picchu

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Challenging

Perfect for the active adventurer, this tour takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Inca from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You'll bike, raft, and hike along the way, culminating with two days exploring Machu Picchu with your local guide. A perfect mix of history and adventure, this 9 day tour will delight young and old alike.

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