Top South America Trips & Tours in October 2025

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Vina del Mar & Valparaiso

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit two distinct and atmospheric cities with a day tour of Chile's Pacific Coast. Begin in Viña del Mar, a leading beach destination and South America's second popular tourist city. Glimpse the ornate wooden buildings that line this charming coastal town before heading inland to Valparaiso, where you can explore cobblestone streets and wander historical markets.

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from $150

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Explore Santiago

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Start exploring Santiago, the capital of Chile, on this half-day tour! Visit La Moneda, and Plaza de Armas. Climb Cerro Santa Lucía and make your way through Bellavista's neighborhood.

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from $12,500

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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin

• Explore beaches of the Galapagos
• Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
• Experience wonders of Española
• Discover Galapagos Wildlife

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San Cristobal / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 

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from $4,292

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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
• Tour a land iguanas' nesting site
• Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
• Snorkel with sea lions

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Galapagos Legend and set sail for an 8-day cruise adventure around the west and central islands of the Galapagos. This cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes and highlights of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe, Santiago, Isabela and Fernandina.

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from $3,839

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Magic of Colombia

Barranquilla - Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMelodia

• Experience Carnaval of Barranquilla
• Visit Nueva Venecia
• Discover the picturesque Cienega

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Cartagena / Cartagena

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise from Barranquilla to Cartagena aboard the AmaMelodia and experience the allure of Colombia. Discover the rich culture and traditions of San Agustin, Mompox, and La Dorada, and indulge in Colombia's famous coffee. Encounter the country's unique flora and fauna as you journey through this diverse and captivating land.

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from $5,143

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Falklands Battlefields

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore war museums
• visit memorials
• Learn about the 1982 war history
• Observe wildlife in Falkland Island

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $964

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
• Witness up to 11 species of parrots
• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Hike Terra Firme Forest

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Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activities

Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $959

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Cotopaxi Mountain Biking

4 Day Itinerary

• Bike past Inca sites and lakes
• Ride to Santa Rita Reserve
• Stay at classic haciendas

Activities

Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience the exhilarating thrill of biking Cotopaxi National Park on this 4-day active Ecuador trip. Designed for experienced and advanced bikers, this challenging and beautiful itinerary takes its bikers through Santa Rita Ecological Reserve, El Tambo Trail, The Road of the Lahars, and down Cotopaxi Volcano itself.

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from $509

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Wine Tours - Premium Maipo Valley

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tour Perez Cruz, a boutique winery located on the estate grounds of the Perez Cruz family, then head towards Santa Rita winery to experience its grape variety garden. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Santa Rita's traditional restaurant, "Doña Paula," a beautiful mansion of colonial architecture with paintings displayed from artistic movements.

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from $4,164

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Galapagos Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
• Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
• Discover Galapagos origins
• Hike across Española Island

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful locations and breathtaking landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española and Floreana Islands.

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from $3,838

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Explora Patagonia National Park

5 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy adventure sports
• View Patagonian wildlife
• Learn Patagonia history

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Explora - Patagonia National Park / Explora - Patagonia National Park

Activities

Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Easy Active

The Explora lodge in the Patagonia National Park is the ideal starting point for a trip to the Aysén region. With their off-the-beaten-path adventure, Explora delves deeper into the natural landscapes of this region than anybody else has done before.

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from $3,743

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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Learn about the Amazon's diversity
• Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
• Navigate pristine water sections

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Coca / Yasuni National Park

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Anakonda. This luxury small-ship vessel takes you to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon to see the pink river dolphin, black caiman, and anaconda in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, monkeys, and hoatzins in the river.

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from $323

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Colina Hot Springs

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $91,559

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Private Charter - Galapagos Eastern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
• Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
• Swim and snorkel at Devil's Crown
• Hike across Española Island

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this 8-day private cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful beaches and unique volcanic landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands.

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from $91,559

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Private Charter - Galapagos Northern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Tour Dragon Hill´s wildlife
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
• Explore a volcanic black sand beach

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on the Corals for an 8-day private cruise of the Galapagos' Northern Islands, kayaking through crystal blue waters, swimming with sea lions, and hiking trails in the most amazing locations. Highlights of the north include the Santa Cruz highlands, the wildlife-rich Isabela, the cliff-lined Fernandina, and the black beaches of Santiago.

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from $12,643

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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

• Encounter incredible wildlife
• Experience the Galápagos undersea
• See daybreak over Machu Picchu
• Explore massive Ollantaytambo

Activities

Whale Watching, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.

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from $5,995

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Enjoy Fernandina's landscapes
• Explore Espinosa Point
• Visit Giant Tortoises at El Chato
• Discover Post Office Bay

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the shores of Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago Rabida, and Santa Cruz on this 7-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise on the Solaris. Walk along unique and colorful beaches, observe a large variety of extraordinary animals and plant species, and admire amazing geological formations. A wonderful way to experience the Galapagos!

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from $4,035

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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
• Learn about Galapagos conservation
• Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
• Snorkel among unique wildlife
• Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
• View giant Galapagos tortoises

Activities

Snorkeling, Kayaking, Biking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Moderate

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!

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