Top South America Trips & Tours in October 2025

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Guyana Rainforest

6 Day Itinerary

• Kaietur and Roinduik Falls
• Paddle Burro Burro River
• Search for diverse wildlife
• Stay in 150 yr old heritage house

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 6-day tour takes you to the remote Guyana Amazon, where you can observe birds on Surama Mountain, visit the Amerindian Village of Surama and paddle along the Burro Burro River. Wildlife like spider monkeys, river otters & tapirs highlight the trip. End your journey Kaeiteur Waterfall, which rises more than five times the height of Niagara Falls.

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from $1,646

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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

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 $766

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Choro Trek

3 Day Itinerary

• Hike in the peaks of the Andes
• Look for animals along the way
• Visit pristine waterfalls

Activity Level

Challenging

Extend your trip in Bolivia with the country's most popular trek. The Choro Trek links the high plateau of the Andes with the subtropical lowlands. Hike through a landscape of glaciers and pristine waterfalls on ancient cobbled stone trails built before the Incas.

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from $6,618

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Colombia Multisport Adventure: Andes to Caribbean

12 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cane River trail to Ráquira
• Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
• Zipline above Juan Curi Falls
• Explore Tayrona National Park

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Bogota / Cartagena

Activities

Hiking, Biking, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience Colombia’s rich culture and scenery on this active 12-day trip from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast. Hike to the Lost City, visit colonial towns like Villa de Leyva and Barichara, and unwind in Tayrona National Park’s pristine beaches. Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed charm while connecting with Colombia’s diverse landscapes and heritage.

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from $4,590

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North and West Islands - Diving Itinerary

Santa Cruz to North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Danubio Azul

• Dive at Darwin’s Arch
• Walk North Seymour trails
• Discover Cousin’s Rock
• Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point

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Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Dive into the world-renowned waters of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard Danubio Azul. This liveaboard expedition explores remote diving sites including Darwin’s Arch, Wolf Island, and Cape Marshall. Discover some of the planet’s richest marine ecosystems on this unforgettable adventure.

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from $3,600

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
• Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
• Discover the town of Nauta

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Fishing, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

From the Amazon port town of Iquitos, Peru, embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aria Amazon, hosting your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Get to know the local cultures and incredible biodiversity of this dense jungle.

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from $2,590

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Kaweskar Route

Puerto Natales Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III

• Observe Amalia Glacier
• Sail across the ice at Calvo Fjord
• Walk in a small native forest
• Cruise along White Angostura Island

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

Activity Level

Variable

Sail along the Kaweskar Route during this 5-day small ship cruise from Puerto Natales through the Magellanic fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia. Enjoy daily land explorations on the Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Alsina Glaciers and the area of Fiordo Calvo.

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from $750

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Lakes District Sea Kayaking

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Challenging

Sea kayak in the remote waterways of northern Patagonia in the Chilean Lake District. Great option for active travelers interested in paddling, wildlife viewing, and a one night homestay with a local family.

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from $10,280

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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

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 $14,295

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Best of the Southern Ocean

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
• Sail Falkland Islands’ remote haven
• Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
• Explore Grytviken’s historic sites

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 19-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, departing from Ushuaia to explore the Subantarctic and Antarctic regions. Experience the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands, stunning South Georgia, and unforgettable landscapes, with expert-led landings along the way.

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from $4,200

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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 $5,140

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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 $2,089

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Rio de Janeiro and Uakari Amazon Lodge

9 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Canoe through flooded forests

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Uakari Floating Lodge

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend three days in Brazil's iconic Rio de Janerio, where you'll visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf, the two iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Spend a day exploring Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, before your 4-day Amazon adventure based out of the floating Eco-lodge, Uakari.

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from $1,890

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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

Activities

Kayaking

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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from $5,873

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Argentina Patagonia Explorer

11 Day Itinerary

• Trek the classic Fitz Roy route
• Enjoy two nights of camping
• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
• Enjoy unique views of Bariloche
• Visit regional craft beer factories
• Kayak at Lake Nahuel Huapi

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Buenos Aires / El Calafate

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range. Discover Bariloche, the principal city of the Argentine Lakes District and a great base camp for enjoying various outdoor activities.

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from $758

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Explore Otavalo Market and Valley

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $13,588

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Chilean Patagonia
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
• Explore Karukinka Natural Park
• Explore Staten Island

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Santiago / Santiago

Activities

Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

On this 10-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, glaciers, and vistas. Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, glide into fjords, and hike to spot wildlife. Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).

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from $2,550

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Into the Wild Amazon

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tucano

• Tour through the flooded forest
• Learn traditions of local people
• Watch for caiman, sloths and birds

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Manaus / Manaus

Activity Level

Variable

Board the expeditionary river boat Tucano for a 5-day exploration of Brazil's Amazon rainforest along the Rio Negro. You will have daily opportunities to venture deep into the heart of the jungle as you tour the flooded forest of Igapo, visit indigenous communities and partake in their customs & traditions, and watch out for the incredible biodiversity.

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