Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Rio de Janeiro and Amazon Clipper Cruise

8 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe along the Rio Negro

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Manaus

Activities

Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

During your visit to Rio de Janerio, visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Fly to Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, and embark the Amazon Clipper for a 4-day cruise along the wildlife rich waters of the Rio Negro, one of the Amazon River's largest tributaries.

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from $2,532

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Uakari Floating Lodge

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the beauty of the Amazon
• Visit local communities
• Look for unique Amazonian wildlife

Starts / Ends

Uakari Floating Lodge / Uakari Floating Lodge

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Amazon on this 5-day tour from the comfort of the community-run Uakari Floating Lodge. Located in the Mamirauá Sustainable Developments Reserve, this floating lodge offers a full-service experience. Spend your time hiking or canoeing through the forest learning about the local habitat and looking out for unique animals with your guide.

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from $1,745

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Chilean Lake District

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike Alerce Andino National Park
• Hike to Petrohue Waterfall
• Explore Puerto Varas
• B&B on Lake Todos los Santos

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the pristine lakes, rivers, and volcanoes that make up the Chilean Lake District on our 5 day tour. Nature hikes, wildlife viewing, kayaking, and fly fishing are activities that will ensure you experience all aspects of the Chilean Lake District!

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from $600

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Peninsula Valdes Self-Drive

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $6,700

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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises

• See vibrant Amazon wildlife
• Encounter pink dolphins
• Visit Fundo Casual
• Learn bee project

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Iquitos

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 5-day Amazon River cruise aboard the Delfin I. Depart from Iquitos and journey through Nauta, Yanayacu, Yarapa, and the Amazon Confluence. Explore wildlife, paddle rivers, meet local communities, and learn rainforest traditions. Enjoy skiff rides, night safaris, and close encounters with pink river dolphins.

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from $4,600

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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
• Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
• Hike to Dragon Hill

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Alya catamaran. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.

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from $4,069

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Manu Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• See giant otters in oxbow lakes
• Visit Macaw Clay Lick Project
• Fall asleep to the forest sounds
• Enjoy the changing scenery

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Manu National Park, the most biologically diverse place on the planet, like virtually no one else can: camp inside the park at the Manu Wildlife Tent Camp. Delight in the sights and sounds of this 1.8 million-hectare jungle paradise.

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from $3,730

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Atacama Desert Trek

Private Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Hike Valle de la Luna’s dunes
• Visit stripped hills Rainbow Valley
• View ancient petroglyphs at Yerbas
• Trek to Rio Grande through trails

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Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activity Level

Challenging

Explore the Atacama Desert on a 7-day trekking tour through Chile’s most iconic landscapes. Hike Valle de la Luna, Rainbow Valley, and Guatin Valley. Visit ancient petroglyphs, the village of Rio Grande, the Tatio Geysers, and the Atacama Salt Flat. See flamingos at the turquoise Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons before returning to Calama.

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from $1,331

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Madidi Jungle Ecolodge

Bolivian Amazon - 6 Day Itinerary

• Search for Bolivian wildlife
• Enjoys views Madidi National Park
• Learn about traditional customs
• Explore the town of Rurrenabaque

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 6-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Madidi Jungle Ecolodge - Owned and operated by an indigenous community in Bolivia. Here, learn to see the jungle through the eyes of the local Quechua Indians as you explore and look for wildlife and learn about traditional farming & cuisine.

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from $5,357

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Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North

10 Day Itinerary

• Rafting adventure on Petrohue River
• Cochamo Valley Exploration
• Paddling in Reloncaví Fjord
• Trek the North Patagonian Andes

Starts / Ends

Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas

Activities

Village Visits, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

On the 10-day Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North tour, explore Puerto Varas and the Chilean Patagonia Lake District. Highlights include a walking tour along Lake Llanquihue, rafting on the Petrohue River, a visit to Cochamo Valley, and a paddling adventure in the Reloncavi Fjord. Conclude the trip with a trek through the North Patagonian Andes.

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from $10,000

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
• Take incredible photos of landscape

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy 15 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .

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from $4,050

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Guyana Rainforest

6 Day Itinerary

• Tour Georgetown’s historic markets
• Paddle the Burro Burro River
• Hike Surama Mountain trails
• Visit majestic Kaieteur Falls

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 6-day tour explores remote Guyana, with birdwatching on Surama Mountain, a visit to the Amerindian village of Surama, and paddling the Burro Burro River. Spot wildlife, including spider monkeys, river otters, and tapirs, and end at Kaieteur Falls, five times the height of Niagara Falls.

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from $1,849

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Lençóis Maranhenses Trekking

6 Day Itinerary

• Trek through dunes & lagoons
• Swim in clear freshwater pools
• Explore the town of Baixa Grande
• Walk the charming streets of Atins

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Moderate

Begin your 6-day Brazil trek in Sao Luis de Maranhao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent colonial architecture. For the next few days hike, swim, and explore your way through Brazil's white sand dunes on this expedition tour of Lenois Maranhenses National Park. You'll also visit the small town of Baixa Grande and the Rio Negro.

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from $11,340

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - High Water

Roundtrip Iquitos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Discover Iquitos cuisine
• Spot Yanayacu Yacapana wildlife
• Learn about Amazon fierce piranhas
• Visit Clavero Lake villagers

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Iquitos

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Amazon River cruise on the Aqua Nera, starting with a warm welcome and local cuisine in Iquitos. Explore rivers, wildlife, artisan markets, and conservation efforts, concluding your journey with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center.

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from $9,445

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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
• Observe mola-mola sunfish
• Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
• Visit South Plaza Islands

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.

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from $5,600

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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III

• Marañón River skiff exploration
• Dorado River kayak experience
• Amazon tributary confluence views
• Fundo Casual rainforest walk
• Pacaya River full exploration

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Iquitos

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day Peruvian Amazon cruise from Iquitos to Nauta aboard the Delfin III. Cruise rivers, spot wildlife, kayak flooded forests, and visit riverside communities inside Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Experience guided excursions, cultural insights, and unique rainforest ecosystems.

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from $5,000

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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Observe the nesting of boobies
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Hiking and observe the twin craters

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!

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from $1,947

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Amazon Journey

Iquitos to Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard La Perla

• Visit Pacaya Samiria National Reser
• Admire the incredible wildlife
• Learn more about the Amazon culture

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

This 4-day Amazon cruise of Iquitos & Nauta aboard La Perla gives you an insider's view of life in Peru's rainforest, including piranha fishing, wildlife spotting, visit local villages, and opportunities to learn about wildlife preservation!

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