Top South America Trips & Tours in October 2026

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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis

• Explore Cape Horn cliffs
• Witness Pia Glacier calving
• Visit Ainsworth Bay wildlife
• Spot penguins on Magdalena

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Sail through Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise. Visit Cape Horn, explore majestic glaciers, hike through pristine forests, and witness penguins and diverse wildlife aboard the Stella Australis.

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Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis

• Cruise through the Beagle Channel
• Spot Magellanic penguins
• Hike to viewpoint at Wulaia Bay
• Zodiac to Porter Glacier

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

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Embark on a 9-day expedition cruise through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego aboard MV Stella Australis. Experience the remote landscapes of Patagonia aboard a comfortable expedition ship designed for adventure in one of the most pristine regions on Earth.

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from $5,987

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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Observe giant tortoises
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike to a red-footed booby colony

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Board the La Pinta and sail through the Northern Islands of the Galapagos. This 5-day adventure takes you to Santa Cruz, Bartolome, and Genovesa. Enjoy sea lions, sea birds, and giant Galapagos tortoises which first made this island archipelago famous!

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Snorkel around Champion Islet
• View lava how flows
• Hike across North Seymour Island
• Play with sea lions

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Whale Watching

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Explore the red beaches of Rabida and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station aboard the La Pinta. Hike, snorkel, and relax on this 7-day tour of the Western Islands.

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South & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock
• Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
• Walk along a white coral sand beach
• Learn the history of Floreana

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Enjoy the beauty of Bartolome, Española, Floreana, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santiago and South Plaza on this 8-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. On this cruise of the South and Central Islands, you'll have daily opportunities to hike, snorkel, kayak, and explore the incredible biodiversity of Galapagos!

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Central Islands Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite

• Visit D. Rodriguez Breeding Center
• Observe blue-footed boobies
• Relax at Gardner Bay
• Take a panga ride to Champion Islet

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Discover the highlights of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Santiago, and Genovesa islands on this incredible 8-day adventure aboard the Elite. There is an endless list of activities to make this an unforgettable trip including snorkeling, roaming volcanic landscapes, and observing the native wildlife.

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Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Admire Bartolome's scenery
• Swim across Sullivan Bay
• Discover Dragon Hill

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Baltra / Baltra

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Hiking

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This 5-day journey begins on Santa Cruz Island, where we explore the lush vegetation of the Highlands before venturing down to the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station. Cruise between highlights of the Western Islands, including Bartolome, Santiago, and Isabela.

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from $8,544

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata

• Appreciate landscape on Isabela
• Practice aquatic activities
• Observe ecosystems of Santiago
• Snorkeling in Kicker RockS

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Recreation aboard Fragata in 15 days around unique landscapes and impressive wildlife, around Genovesa, Bartholomew, San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Santiago, among other.

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

• Discover Bachas Beach
• Admire Galapagos wildlife
• Walk through a cactus forest
• Visit the Interpretation Center

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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

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Travel to Baltra, Genovesa, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Floreana and more on this 8-day tour of the. Board the Tip Top II for a vacation full of unique wildlife, snorkeling, and sightseeing!

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Diving Galapagos

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sky

• Dive in Cousins Rocks
• Take a land tour in Bartolome
• See horn sharks at Cape Marshall
• Watch Galapagos Giant Turtles

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

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Scuba Diving

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Embark on this 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky. Enjoy scuba diving adventures in some of the best spots in the world. Tour Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks, Wolf Island, Darwin Island and more. Experience wildlife in and out of the water on this scuba tour.

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from $7,490

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North & Central Islands + Floreana

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Admire Red abd Blue-footed Boobies
• Swim & snorkel across clear waters
• Discover North Seymour Island
• Climb Prince Philip’s Steps

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Baltra / Baltra

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Delight your senses with all the natural beauty and breathtaking wildlife of the Galapagos Islands! Sail across some of the most emblematic destinations and visit Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, Santiago, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, Genovesa and more!

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Fjords of Tierra del Fuego: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis

• Explore Ainsworth Bay
• Visit Pia Glacier
• See wildlife in Tierra del Fuego

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Sail for remote and beautiful corners of the world on this 5-day itinerary aboard the MV Stella Australis through southern Patagonia. Begin in Punta Arenas and make your way to Ushuaia, stopping to view glaciers, marvel at impressive ice fields, explore historical sites, and visit the unique wildlife of the region.

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Fjords of Tierra del Fuego: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia

Punta Arenas to Ushuaia - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis

• Hike to a viewpoint at Wulaia Bay
• Visit the unique Pia Glacier
• Explore legendary Cape Horn

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Embark on a 5-day Fjords of Tierra del Fuego: Punta Arenas to Ushuaia cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis and witness pristine land where nature has reigned unchanged for millennia. Enjoy the authentic charm of this region and observe its highlights while sailing.

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Patagonian Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis

• Walk at Wulaia Bay trails
• Reach Pia Glacier’s viewpoint
• Zodiac to Porter Glacier

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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

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A 5-day trek between Ushuaia and Punta Arenas across some of the most breathtaking scenery and remote places on the planet will take you across Patagonia. Join Stella Australis and take a Zodiac tour of Condor Glacier to see some of the many Andean condors that populate the area.

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top V

• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Observe birds on El Barroco
• Explore Rabida Island
• Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top V in 8 days, where you'll explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do in the different islands.

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top V

• Discover Bachas Beach
• Admire Galapagos wildlife
• Walk through a cactus forest
• Visit the Interpretation Center

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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

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Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking

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Variable

Travel to Baltra, Genovesa, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Floreana and more on this 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands. Board the Tip Top V for a vacation full of unique wildlife, snorkeling, and sightseeing!

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Visit Charles Darwin Center
• Sail around Kicker Rock
• Explores Rabida its landscapes
• Sunbathe in Las Bachas Beach

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Visit the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV during this 8-day cruise, where you'll enjoy the snorkeling in South Plaza, a panga ride in Turtle Cove, the Hill at Pitt Point and excursions on Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, and Santa Fe.

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Western Islands

Santa Cruz Island to Mosquera - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Explore Black Turtle Cove wildlife
• Visit Prince Philip’s Steps
• Cruise Elizabeth Bay Islets
• Visit historic Post Office Bay

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Baltra / Baltra

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Set sail on an 8-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard a first-class yacht. Cruise through Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Floreana to explore volcanic landscapes, mangroves, and wildlife habitats. Encounter giant tortoises, penguins, and marine iguanas while enjoying guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and panga rides.

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