Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Ingapirca

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a fun day out of Cuenca to the fortress of Ingapirca and Biblian with this one-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador.Explore the ruins of Ingapirca, a pre-Incan fortress. Next, visit the Biblian Sanctuary, home to the beautiful Virgen del Rocio Church and enjoy the local market if there's time.

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from $59

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Kayaking Uros Floating Islands

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Learn about life on the Uros floating islands by kayak, in and around Lake Titicaca. Rowing 1 hour and 30 minutes approx, through a variety of landscapes, visit the strange island of rock formations popularly known as Devil's Island.

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from $86

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Quito Express

½ Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Quito by choosing to visit iconic sites like the Equator, local markets, or take in panoramic views on the cable car and many more. Each tour offers a unique way to experience this vibrant city's culture, history, and nature.

• Experience chocolate-making
• Discover Ecuador's biodiversity
• Explore museums in Quito

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from $53

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Cuenca City - Half Day

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Cuenca, considered the most colonial city in all of the Americas. Head to San Sebastian, the historical center, or Parque Calderón, home to the new and old cathedral. Don't miss the fantastic view of the city from Mirador de Turi.

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from $3,043

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Andean Multisport with Machu Picchu

9 Day Itinerary

Activities

Biking, Camping, Archaeological Site Visits, 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.

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

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from $2,149

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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

• Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
• Visit bustling Otavalo Market
• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Enjoy various activities in Baño

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from $126,450

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Private Charter - East & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Interpretation Center / North Seymour

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day adventure visits the islands of San Cristobal, Espanola, Rabida, Genovesa, and North Seymour, and offers stunning encounters with wildlife. Board the Galapagos Horizon on this private charter cruise for an unforgettable voyage exploring the Galapagos' landscapes and wildlife.

• Visit Lobos Island
• Discover the volcanic Pitt Point
• Admire Bachas beautiful lava shores
• Hike through mangroves

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from $71,971

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Aida Maria

15 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Travel around the Galapagos islands on this 15-day private charter cruise. Learn about the plants and wildlife, swim in the Pacific Ocean, shop in Puerto Ayora, and visit the Charles Darwin Station on your trip aboard the Aida Maria.

• Visit a flamingo lagoon
• Snorkel with white-tipped sharks
• Explore the red beaches of Rabida
• Watch sea lions relax on the shore

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from $82,450

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Private Charter - North & Central Islands Aboard Galapagos Horizon

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an extensive adventure into the unique world of the Galapagos on this incredible 5-day private journey. Admire the incredible natural beauty of this archipelago, sailing to Baltra, Rabida, Santiago, Genovesa, Santa Cruz and more!

• Observe the Pinnacle Rock
• Snorkel through clear blue waters
• Visit James Bay

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from $58,450

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Galapagos Horizon

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Galapagos Islands' magnificent splendor aboard the new Galapagos Horizon on a four-day sailing expedition. It's easy to spot marine turtles, sea lions, stingrays, and even white-tipped sharks in the crystal clear seas.

• View young and old tortoises
• Hike through San Cristobal
• Snorkel and swim with sea lions

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from $37,984

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the stunning Galapagos Islands. Witness a sea turtle nesting area, swim with penguins, see a variety of birds and wildlife, and explore lava flows on this 8-day private charter cruise adventure for up to 16-passengers.

• Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
• Navigate around Kicker Rock

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from $37,984

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Aida Maria

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This private cruise to the Western Islands of the Galapagos allows you to witness the archipelago's exciting and unique plants, animals, and landscapes. Swim, hike, and explore on this 8-day tour on the Aida Maria.

• Witness giant tortoises
• Follow a path to a forest of cacti
• Hike to the Sierra Negra Volcano
• Explore coastal lagoons

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from $23,990

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the landscapes and wildlife of the northern Galapagos Islands during this 5-day private charter cruise aboard the Aida Maria.

• Take a tour around Darwin Bay
• Snorkel off the beach of Las Bachas
• View Daphne Island, a volcanic cone

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from $17,992

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Aida Maria

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the native flora and fauna of the Southern Galapagos Islands during this 4-day private cruise. Explore the beautiful beaches, a local market, and a sea turtle nesting site on your cruise aboard the Aida Maria.

• Snorkel with tropical fish
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Take a dingy ride to see sea lions

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from $14,495

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Western & Eastern Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Western & Eastern Galapagos Islands on this 9-day cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Discover Bachas Beach, Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, Santiago Island, and more. Witness unique wildlife, hike, snorkel, and savor the stunning natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.

• Explore Tagus Cove
• Marvel at Urbina Bay
• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Encounter diverse wildlife

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from $12,995

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Central East & Southern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts.

• Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
• Visit Rábida's red sand beach
• See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
• Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos

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from $11,695

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Southern & Northern Islands

San Cristobal - Baltra - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Join the 7-Day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Eastern & Central Galapagos, beginning on San Cristóbal Island. Explore Tijeretas, Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez, and Floreana. Snorkel at Champion Islet, then visit Genovesa Island. Conclude at Black Turtle Cove, disembarking in Baltra, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.

• Enjoy exploring Española Island
• Discover Floreana's beaches
• Interact with the playful sea lion
• Explore Genovesa Island

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from $10,840

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Discovering the Hidden Guianas

15 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Paramaribo / Guyana

Activities

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Start your 15-day journey in Paramaribo, Suriname, before venturing into the heart of Guyana's rainforest. Experience cultural immersions, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking landscapes, culminating in a memorable exploration of Georgetown.

• Witness the majestic Kaieteur Falls
• Experience canopy walkway
• Visit Paramaribo's UNESCO site
• Spot nocturnal wildlife

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