Top South America Trips & Tours in March 2026

from $87,826

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

Santa Cruz Island to Mosquera - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Black Turtle Cove exploration
• Champion Islet snorkeling adventure
• Spot Tagus Cove penguin
• Join Espinoza Point wildlife walk

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This Galapagos private cruise aboard the Tip Top IV takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity! Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises in Isabela and Santa Cruz.

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from $79,000

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Cachalote Explorer

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Observe the Galapagos tortoise
• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Climb up Prince Phillip's Steps
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Sail across the Eastern Galapagos Islands on the16-passenger Cachalote Explorer. Spend time learning about the history of the island and watch as seabirds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day private tour.

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from $79,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Cachalote Explorer

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore Elizabeth Bay
• Take a hike in Bartolome
• Snorkel in Isabela

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting private tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat with your family or friends on this private 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $81,990

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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard Ocean Spray

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
• Trek through mangroves
• Snorkel in search of marinlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Galapagos in style aboard the Ocean Spray luxury catamaran on this 5-day Northern Islands private cruise.

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from $74,490

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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Cruise Aboard M/C Elite

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite

• Explore Mosquera Islet
• Admire Española's unique wildlife
• Snorkel across Osborn Islet

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activities

Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

This private cruise may be short on days, but it's big on fantastic wildlife, such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions. Discover San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana and Santa Cruz on this 4-day Southeastern Galapagos cruise. Snorkel in the crystalline waters and view colorful fish, rays, and sea turtles.

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from $42,682

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

4 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Spot unique wildlife
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• Discover highlights of the islands

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a unique small ship Southern Islands Galapagos voyage on this private 16-passenger charter cruise aboard the Tip Top IV

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from $8,875

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Cruise from Argentina to Chile

Ushuaia to Valparaiso - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Visit Cape Horn lighthouse
• Navigate Angostura Kirke
• Visit Tortel village
• Visit Chiloe's palafitos in Castro

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Valparaiso

Activities

Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day adventure aboard SH Vega through Chilean Patagonia. Explore Ushuaia, Puerto Williams, glaciers, Angostura Kirke, Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Chiloé, Puerto Montt, and Valparaíso. Experience remote fjords, national parks, wildlife, and UNESCO sites while cruising in comfort through pristine landscapes.

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from $4,439

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Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis

• Explore beautiful Wulaia Bay
• Visit historical Ushuaia
• Hike at Garibaldi Glacier
• Admire Andean condors

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Join the MV Ventus Australis on a magical adventure. Starting from Punta Arenas and traveling all the way to Cape Horn and back, this voyage has it all. Explore the wonders of Patagonia while you learn more about the interesting mix of cultures in Ushuaia and admire the breathtaking views.

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from $10,750

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Ride a dinghy to Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel around Devil's Crown
• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore El Junco Lagoon

Activity Level

Variable

Take an extensive trip to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Beluga. Experience Cerro Brujo, Dragon Hill and Chinese Hat on this 15-day tour.

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $5,637

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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Explore the Galapagos

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $4,341

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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela

Starts / Ends

Santa Cruz / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the Northern Islands. From tortoises to boobies, hawks to sea lions, this northern itinerary makes for a truly memorable 5 days in the Galapagos.

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from $4,248

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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 6 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Explore the Galapagos

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 6-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $3,200

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Patagonia Glaciers and Tierra del Fuego Adventure

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis

• Ainsworth Bay landing
• Walk subantarctic forest trails
• See Brookes Glacier calving
• Glacier Alley cruising

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

Activities

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego aboard MV Stella Australis. Visit Ainsworth Bay, Aguila Glacier, Glacier Alley, Cape Horn, Wulaia Bay, Puerto Toro, and Puerto Williams. Go ashore by Zodiac, hike to glacier viewpoints, and explore remote southern landscapes.

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from $2,584

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Manu Wildlife Snapshot

5 Day Itinerary

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

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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 $2,425

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Walk in Darwin’s Footsteps

4 Day Itinerary

• See giant tortoise
• Learn about local conservation
• Enjoy water activities
• See wildlife and landscapes
• See the twin craters of the island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this 4-day island-hopping adventure on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Explore the highlands, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, and marvel at the Twin Craters. Stay at the luxurious Angermeyer Waterfront Inn, enjoying guided tours that immerse you in the island’s unique beauty.

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from $2,390

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Scalesia Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 4 Day Itinerary

• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Actively explore Isabela
• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 4-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela Island to explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and biking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes sea lions, giant turtles, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $1,768

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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

Rainforest Exploration, 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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