Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Diving Cruise (Visiting Galapagos)

8 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / San Cristobal

Activities

Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the North Central Galapagos Islands on this 8-day voyage, balancing activity and relaxation perfectly in one of the world's premier wildlife-viewing destinations. Dive in the most stunning locations including Cousin Rock, Cape Marshall, Punta Shark Bay, and Cape Douglas.

• Explore Lobos Island
• Discover Manchena's natural beauty
• Admire Wolf's underwater widllife
• Dive at Darwin's Arch

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from $7,490

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Luxury West & Central Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

Activity Level

Variable

The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands the M/C Endemic offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder. Sailing across Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Santa Cruz and more!

• Hike & swim at Santigo Island
• Admire Isabela's abundant bird life
• Look for penguins at Tagus Cove
• Visit Rabida Island

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from $5,845

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

Activity Level

Variable

Board the brand new Infinity on this spectacular 5-day sailing expedition and discover the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Galapagos Islands. Admire the clear waters, making it easy to find sea turtles, sea lions, stingrays and perhaps even white-tipped sharks.

• Enjoy Post Office Bay's beaches
• Visit Devil’s Crown
• Observe unique wildlife

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from $4,545

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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

The Grand Majestic takes you on a spectacular 5-day sailing expedition across one of the most unique archipelagos on the planet, the Galapagos Islands. Experience the beauty and natural charm of these volcanic islands while visiting Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Rabida and San Cristobal.

• Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Cente
• View Nazca & red-footed boobies
• Hike up to Prince Phillip's Steps

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from $4,645

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

On this 5-day Southern Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Natural Paradise, explore outstanding wildlife-viewing areas and experience once-in-a-lifetime snorkel opportunities with the most diverse marine life. Discover the diverse and fascinating coastlines of San Cristobal, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, Santiago, Bartholomew & South Plaza.

• Explore Kicker Rock
• Interact with Galapagos sea lions
• Hike in the volcanic Sullivan Bay

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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

Starts / Ends

Baltra / El Chato Tortoise Reserve

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 4-day voyage scouting the central and northern islands of the Galapagos. Satisfy yourself with the majesty of the exceptional landscape, and relax on the beach. Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including, blue-footed bobbies, reef sharks, flamingos, and playful sea lions. This memorable vacation will leave you wanting to come back for more.

• Admire Black Turtle Cove's wildlife
• Snorkel at Darwin Bay
• Discover Santiago's natural beauty

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Central Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Calipso for a 5-day cruise of the Eastern and Central islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Enjoy the opportunity to view and watch the unique wildlife in their natural habitat. In addition, explore the landscape of each island, shaped by years of volcanic activity. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

• Visit picturesque Witch Hill
• Snorkel at Pinnacle Rock
• Observe North Seymour's wildlife

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from $2,737

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Highlights of Chiloe

4 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activities

Hiking, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Easy Active

Take a 4-day trip to Chiloe, an island known for its culture and landscapes. Visit villages in northern Chiloé, taste oysters, and see penguins. Hike in Tepuhueico Park to the “Dock of Souls” and see endemic wildlife like the Pudu. Explore Castro's wooden churches and stilt houses, and enjoy a local lunch. End at the sunken forest at Chepu River.

• Ferry Ride with views of the Andes
• Northern Chiloe Village Exploration
• Hiking in Tepuhueico Park
• Unique endemic wildlife spotting
• Cultural exploration of Castro
• Visit to Chepu River

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from $2,650

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Chile's Three Lakes & Volcanoes Crossing

Chile Small Group Tour - 4 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

Join a 4-day trek in Chile's Lake District, connecting three lakes and volcanoes. Hike the Desolación Trail to Lake Todos Los Santos, take a boat to Puntiagudo Valley, and trek 8.5 km to a family lodge. On day three, hike 18 km to Lake Rupanco for stunning views. End with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to Puerto Varas.

• Hike the Desolacion Trail
• Boat ride to Puntiagudo Valley
• Hike to Lake Rupanco
• Visit hot springs by Lake Rupanco

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from $1,369

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Classic Bariloche

4 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Bariloche / Bariloche

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Bariloche, the principal city of the Argentine Lakes District, and a great base camp for enjoying various outdoor activities on this 4-day Patagonia tour.

• Visit regional craft beer factories
• Enjoy unique views of Bariloche
• Kayak at Lake Nahuel Huapi

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from $796

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Iguazu Falls: Argentina

3 Day Itinerary

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls on a three day tour, where over 275 distinct cascades tumble through lush subtropical forest. Iguazu is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America.

• See the Argentina side of Iguazu
• View Devil's Throat from a zodiac
• Walk the platforms among the falls

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from $1,116

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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day at Machu Picchu without a guide.

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Safari to the Clouds

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a full-day "Safari to the Clouds" tour in Northern Argentina. In one day, visit the clouds, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. This route is the only way to see three of the Northwest's most iconic vistas in one day!

• Explore the Argentine Northwest
• Visit 3 circuits in one day
• Admire views atop Cuesta de Lipán

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Sacred Valley Community Clean-Up

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Volunteering

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-day service oriented trip helps local communities offset the negative consequences of modernization that impacts the Andes. The service project will allow travelers to go into the community and help families collect waste, separate it based on recyclables, biodegradable/compostable waste, and disposable garbage and educate and promote composting and recycling efforts in local communities surrounding the Sacred Valley.

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from $625

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Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is more than three miles wide and more than twenty stories high at its front. Take a boat across Lago Argentino and pass the massive front wall of blue ice. Enjoy lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier and listen to its thunderous concerto of groaning and cracking ice dropping into the lake below.

• Hike Perito Moreno Glacier
• Take a Lago Argentino boat ride
• Enjoy lunch atop Perito's glaciers

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Estancia El Ombu

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

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Humahuaca

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this full-day trip from Salta city to Humahuaca, a colorful ancient village with beautiful surroundings. On your way, see "Cerro de colores" (Hill of Seven Colors) and visit Pucará, an old indigenous town. Enjoy a guided tour around the village, have a taste of their Quebrada's typical food, and admire their handicrafts.

• Discover Humahuaca historic village
• Tour Pucará' ruins in Tilcara
• Explore the Hill of Seven Colors

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Iguazu Falls Argentina Side

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls offers numerous vantage points for viewing the cascading water. Devil's Throat Station has a suspended walkway and you can see the Two Sisters, Bosseti, Adam and Eve, Bernabe Mendez, Mbiguá, and San Martín Falls. Admire the lower path, which has been dubbed the "world's most beautiful thousand-meter stroll."

• See the Argentina side of Iguazu
• View Devil's Throat from a zodiac
• Ride a 4x4 vehicle

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