Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

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East & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This unforgettable 8-day cruise offers amazing wildlife viewing such as the Galapagos giant tortoise, marine iguanas and playful sea lions. Set sail upon the comfortable Galapagos Legend with 100 guests, a pool, and several luxury-class amenities.

• Explore beautiful beaches
• Visit Charles Darwin Station
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• Snorkel among green sea turtles

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from $8,290

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Islands Circumnavigation - West

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Western Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Ocean Spray. Spend time viewing wildlife, birds and volcanoes on this 8-day adventure.

• View a sea lion colony
• Explore underground lava tubes
• Snorkel with fish and sea lions
• Visit the blowhole on Espanola

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from $8,290

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Islands Circumnavigation - East

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Witness Kicker Rock, Pitt Point and Post Office Bay aboard the Ocean Spray. This 8-day cruise allows you to circumnavigate the East Galapagos Islands.

• Explore Witch Hill
• Swim with reef fish
• Visit Cormorant Point
• Snorkel in clear water

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Southern Islands

Baltra - Highlands - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Highlands

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all the magic the Southern Galapagos Islands have to offer on this 6-day cruise. Sail through one of the most mind-blowing ecosystems on earth aboard Alya, with lovely white-sand beaches and unique wildlife, including sea turtles, rays, and various types of booby birds.

• Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Walk across Gardner Bay
• Discover Suarez Point

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a Galapagos cruise aboard the Bonita. This 7-day tour of the western islands takes you to white beaches, secluded lagoons, and pristine snorkeling locations for an unforgettable week-long tour of the Galapagos.

• Discover Dragon Hill
• Visit Espumilla Beach
• See unique wildlife at Vicente Roce
• Hike across Urbina Bay

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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour.

• Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
• Explore Urbina Bay
• Hike along lava paths
• Take a trail along Lake Darwin

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from $4,000

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Western Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a 6-day cruise in the Western Galapagos Islands aboard the Galaxy, where you can explore enchanting landscapes teeming with unique wildlife, including giant tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and sharks. The islands of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago offer an extensive array of activities for you to experience.

• Witness Galapagos Giant tortoises
• Explore Isabela's Tintoreras
• Venture into Moreno Point
• Step ashore at Espinoza Point

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Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the remote, less-visited western islands of Santa Cruz, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina on an unforgettable 5-day cruise on the 100-passenger capacity Galapagos Legend small ship.

• Stop at the volcanic Egas Port
• Visit Rabida's red sand beaches
• Snorkel with sea turtles

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

Starts / Ends

Highlands / Bachas Beach

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day cruise of Galapagos' Southern Islands on the Bonita yacht explores the islands of Espanola, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and more. Kayak and paddle board along island shores, swim and snorkel among sea lions, and enjoy breathtaking views on hikes.

• Hike over islands covered in cacti
• Kayak and stand up paddle board
• Admire distinctive biodiversity

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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the North Central Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard the Natural Paradise.

• Admire El Barranco's amazing views
• Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
• See Bachas Beach's floating pier

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from $2,700

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Central Islands + Genovesa

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita

Starts / Ends

South Plaza Island / North Seymour

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Bonita. Witness South Plazas' wildlife, explore Black Turtle Cove's mangroves, visit highlands for Giant tortoises, and discover Genovesa's seabird colonies. Experience the volcanic landscapes of Bartolome with penguins and frigatebirds. Marvel at unique fauna on this remarkable island adventure.

• Zodiac ride in Black Turtle Cove
• Explore Darwin Bay´s coasts
• Hike through South Plaza

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from $2,745

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Southern Islands

Baltra Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Santa Cruz's highlands, Suarez Point, Gardner Bay's white-sand beaches, and Santa Fe Island's scenic trails during this 4-day Southern Galapagos cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel. Conclude your journey with a visit to the Black Turtle Cove, encountering wildlife and relaxation along the way.

• Explore the highlands of Santa Cruz
• Spot blue-footed boobies
• Stroll along Gardner Bay
• Visit Black Turtle Cove

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from $2,845

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

The Calipso's Southern Islands voyage visits the islands of South Plaza, Santa Fe, Floreana, and Santa Cruz in four days. Hike, snorkel, and kayak your way through orcas, sea lions, gigantic tortoises, land iguanas, and an abundance of birdlife. Spectacular vistas, vibrant snorkeling spots, as well as secluded beaches greet you on your Galapagos excursion.

• Discover South Plaza
• Admire Baroness Viewing Point
• Visit The Museum of Natural History

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Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls

7 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls

Activities

Urban Exploration, Rainforest 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.

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

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from $357

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Andean Horseback Riding

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Saddle up, partner, for this exciting half-day horseback riding tour from Cusco. Over the course of 2 1/2 hours, ride through fields, Inca sites, and small villages en route to the impressive Temple of the Moon, which you are welcome to explore on foot.

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from $475

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Lake Titicaca with Homestay

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day Peru extension tour of Lake Titicaca gives you an in-depth cultural experience interacting with the local community whose roots date back to ancient cultures that settled in this area. Their hospitality opens a door to share with their families and offers you a homestay opportunity on Amantani Island.

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Trek and Paddle Tierra del Fuego National Park

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

This full-day adventure in Tierra del Fuego National Park includes hiking and paddling. A canoe excursion to Lapataia Bay, which is home to petrels, albatross, steamer ducks, and penguins, is among the highlights.

• Visit Tierra del Fuego Nat'l Park
• See Lapataia Bay's albatross
• Canoe ride to Laguna Verde

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from $265

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Maras and Moray Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Your bike is your ticket to adventure on this day tour of Maras & Moray in the Peruvian Andes. A 7-hour tour takes you to Maras Plateau, through the towering peaks of the Andes, to local villages, and even to an experimental agricultural terrace of the Inca at Moray. Be prepared for a high energy day!

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