Top South America Trips & Tours in November 2026

Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.

Sail the majestic Magdalena River on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagdalena. Experience Colombia’s vibrant rhythms, rich history, and lively culture as you explore Palenque, Cartagena, and beyond.

Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.

This active itinerary takes you up mountain peaks, down through valleys, and into local villages. Spend 4 days trekking through Brazil's former diamond capital, Chapada Diamantina, to experience it all first-hand! Witness breathtaking views around each corner!

On this six-day hiking trip, explore notable attractions of the W Trek as well as visit remote trails within the Park. Spend evenings at campsite areas of Refugio's, immersing in nature. This tour concludes at EcoCamp Patagonia, a renowned sustainable hotel that harmonizes innovative eco-living, delicious food, yoga, and award-winning service.

Experience Rapa Nui's history, culture, and landscapes on foot, by bicycle, and underwater with snorkeling and scuba diving. Enjoy a 5-day vacation at the Explora Rapa Nui hotel, surrounded by forests, grasslands, and views of the Pacific Ocean.

Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the Kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.

Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.

Explore key war museums, wreckage sites, and memorials on the Falklands War Battlefields itinerary. Drive past fenced-off minefields and learn about the 1982 war history. Also, enjoy the unique wildlife, including penguins and seabirds, in the remote Falkland Islands.

Explore Antarctica, the Falklands, and South Georgia on this 23-day MS Fram cruise. Discover diverse wildlife, and visit historic sites like Grytviken. Experience expert-led lectures, Citizen Science programs, and outdoor adventures, including kayaking and hiking.