Top South America Trips & Tours in October 2025

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Bachas Beach

Activities

Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Alya on this 6-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more.

• Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
• See the blue-footed boobies dance
• Look for Galapagos penguins
• Cruise along Moreno Point

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from $5,311

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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a complete 10-day upscale tour discovering the best of Argentina. Dance the tango in Buenos Aires, float down the Tigre Delta, take a cooking class and go wine tasting in Mendoza. Explore the peaks and lakes of the high Andes hiking at a historical Estancia near Bariloche in Patagonia.

• Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
• Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
• Explore Bariloche and Patagonia

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from $5,733

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Highlights of Uruguay

Estancias and Beaches - 13 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Colonia / Montevideo

Activities

Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Uruguay's highlights in a 13-day adventure: Colonia del Sacramento for history and mate tasting, Montevideo for city tours and culture, estancia for gaucho life, Quebrada de los Cuervos National Park trekking, Cabo Polonio, Santa Teresa National Park, and Garzon wine tasting. End with biking and kayaking in Punta del Este.

• Explore Montevideo & local wineries
• Excursions at Estancia Anastasio
• Trek in the Cabo Polonio Sand Dunes
• Wine-tasting experience in Garzon

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from $4,677

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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 9-day journey to discover the delicious local dishes and wines, as well as the inviting culture and landscape of northern Argentina -- a world apart from the country's chilly southern reaches!

• Explore Salta's colorful markets
• Visit a local family goat farm
• Tour vineyards with an oenologist
• Attend an Andean cooking class

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from $5,121

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Coastal Gems of Uruguay

7 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 7-day Coastal Gems of Uruguay Tour, discover José Ignacio, like the Hamptons for New Yorkers, which offers a chic getaway with a relaxed, sophisticated vibe and a unique South American bohemian charm. Visit Rocha Province, part of UNESCO's Bañados del Este Biosphere Reserve, which boasts exceptional biodiversity.

• Explore the Rocha Province
• Discover Cabo Polonio
• Experience Cerro Verde turtles
• Explore Cocina de la Barra

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from $4,743

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Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary

Activities

Local Market Visits, Fishing, Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.

• Learn jungle survival skills
• Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
• Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
• Explore Georgetown with your guide

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from $3,702

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Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding, Village Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Casanare Region in Colombia, a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions and culture of the region. During this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve and experience their customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs

• Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
• Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
• Spy elusive wildlife
• Learn about the Llanos' way of life
• Spend time with the local community
• Taste home-cooked lunch with locals

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from $4,255

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Andes and Amazon

15 Day Itinerary

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Whitewater Rafting, Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Our most complete tour of Ecuador. Explore colonial Cuenca, the Inca ruins of Ingapirca, and the town of Baños, before descending to Amazon rainforest for three days. Upon returning to the highlands we'll soak in the Papallacta Hot Springs then spend a night at one of Ecuador's finest haciendas in the shadow of Imbabura Volcano near Otavalo.

• Explore the colonial city of Cuenca
• Visit the homes of local weavers
• Hike through the shadowed jungle
• Raft down the Jatunyacu River

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from $3,095

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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate and the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on this relaxed 8-day tour of Argentine Patagonia.

• Visit a penguin rookery
• Wander Tierra del Fuego's trails
• Canoe the Ovando River
• Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier

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from $2,829

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Manu Wildlife Adventure

6 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the beauty of the Amazon on a 6-day trip to Manu Wildlife Center in Peru. Watch as tapirs and macaws feed on clay licks, boat down the river and search for nocturnal animals like the caiman on this exciting itinerary. Active opportunities include hikes, canopy towers, boating in oxbow lakes and more.

• Walk along the Collpa Trail
• Watch as toucans fly over head
• Stop to see gold miners

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from $2,424

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Manu Wildlife Snapshot

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Travel to the remote Amazon Rainforest on your trip to Peru. Watch in awe as woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws, toucans and parakeets fly around the treetops on this 5-day adventure at Manu Wildlife Center. Your trip will give you the chance to intimately experience nature from trails, canopy towers, oxbow lakes, and rivers!

• Go to an oxbow lake
• Visit the Tapir Clay lick
• Look for spider monkeys

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from $2,112

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Beautiful Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls

Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin this week-long Argentina vacation in metropolitan Buenos Aires before traveling to Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall system at the Argentine-Brazilian border. Enjoy the best Argentina has to offer with visits to local fruit markets at the Tigre Delta, ferry tours, tango shows and of course, Argentine steak & wine.

• Experience an Argentine Tango show
• Enjoy exploring Buenos Aires
• Visit and discover Iguazu Falls
• Explore Tigre Delta

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from $1,740

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Guaviare Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Embark on a 4-day adventure in San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. Delve into the Amazon rainforest, exploring ancient rock art at Cerro Azul and the iconic Puerta de Orion. Enjoy boat rides along the Guayabero River, ecological hikes, and possible encounters with pink dolphins. Conclude with a swim in natural pools.

• Discover San Jose del Guaviare
• See rock art mural
• Visit El Raudal via a boat ride
• A chance to encounter pink dolphins

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from $1,670

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Calanoa Amazonas Experience

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, while staying at an eco-lodge like Calanoa Amazonas during this 5-day Calanoa Amazonas Experience in Colombia. Learn about conservation efforts to preserve wildlife while viewing exotic species and their natural habitats.

• Explore Colombian Amazon
• See exotic plants and animals
• Learn about wildlife conservation
• See the rich culture of Colombia

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from $1,962

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Wild Tambopata

Amazon Tours - 7 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

From the comfort of the Tambopata Research Center, visit the largest known macaw salt lick in the Amazon and travel deep into the wildest area of the Amazon jungle on this engaging 6-night active itinerary into Peru's rainforest. Learn about the nature while hiking the trails and exploring the center from naturalist guides and scientists.

• View Amazon wildlife
• Visit a macaw clay lick
• Take a night walk with your guide
• Stay at Tambopata Research Center

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from $1,439

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Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the world's largest waterfall system - Iguazu Falls - on this amazing 5-day Argentina vacation. Take the "most beautiful thousand meter walk in the world" overlooking the Falls, then search for rainforest wildlife as you spend three nights at Yacutinga Lodge experiencing the subtropical rainforest straddling the Argentina-Brazil border.

• Explore the famous Iguazu Falls
• Spot wildlife at Yacutinga Lodge
• Float the San Francisco River

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from $1,621

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Montevideo Trails of Culture and Wine

3 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Montevideo / Montevideo

Activities

Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Montevideo's wine and culture on a 3-day heritage tour. Delve into museums, landmarks, and wineries. Discover Uruguay's diverse legacy shaped by immigrants over 250 years, blending European flair, family values, African rhythms, indigenous traditions, and gaucho lifestyle, fostering a unique culture.

• Explore Montevideo
• Explore Uruguay
• Learn the culture of Uruguay
• Explore museums in Montevideo

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from $1,441

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Jesuit Missions

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day tour from Santa Cruz, Bolivia takes you along the circuit of Jesuit Missions once thought to be forgotten, giving you the unique opportunity to visit the magnificent, centuries-old churches that have been restored in San Javier, Concepcion, San Ignacio, San Miguel, San Rafael, and Santa Ana. You'll learn about this history & restoration.

• Explore the Jesuit missions capital
• Visit the mission town, San Javier
• Learn about the restoration project

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