Top South America Trips & Tours in October 2026

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Wonders of Colombia

Cartagena - Barranquilla - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS AmaMelodia

• Experience Palenque’s rich culture
• Celebrate Barranquilla Carnaval
• Visit Santa Bárbara artisans
• Ride Calamar’s historic paola

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Cartagena / Cartagena

Activities

Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Discover Colombia's wonders on an 8-day cruise along the Magdalena River aboard AmaMelodia. Visit Palenque, the first free city, and the vibrant Getsemaní neighborhood in Cartagena. Discover the blend of cultures, music, and art that define the country.

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from $4,150

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Central Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Visit The Interpretation Center
• Observe avian courtship rituals
• Interact with gentle giant tortoise

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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the central islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the picturesque landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.

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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 $4,650

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Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon

Roundtrip Manaus - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Tucano

• Enjoy daily walks and swimming time
• Observe magnificent plants
• Listen for bird and mammal calls
• Look for caimans in the river

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Manaus / Manaus

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 7-day Amazon River cruise on the M/Y Tucano, starting from Manaus and exploring the Rio Negro's untouched ecosystems. Engage in daily excursions, including rainforest walks while discovering diverse wildlife and learning from expert naturalists.

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from $3,320

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Amazon Wildlife & Culture Journey

Nauta Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Amatista

• See pink and grey dolphins play
• Meet and visit with locals
• Admire the Amazon wildlife
• Visit the birth place of the Amazon

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

This week-long river cruise onboard Amatista is ideal for flora and fauna enthusiasts who want to experience the Amazon rainforest. This region of the world is a birding enthusiast's paradise. Also, witness pink river dolphins in a way you've never seen them before.

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from $66,400

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Interact with gentle giant tortoise
• Observe avian courtship rituals
• Visit The Interpretation Center

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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day private voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the Central Islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the volcanic landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.

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from $24,990

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Pristine Islands of the Bahamas & the Panama Canal

Nassau - Panama City - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• Explore Nassau’s colonial streets
• Visit Staniel Cay’s beaches
• Discover San Salvador’s coral reefs
• Meet Cabo de La Vela’s Wayuu people

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Nassau / Panama City

Activities

Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 11-day cruise from Nassau to Panama City on the Scenic Eclipse, exploring the Bahamas' clear waters and vibrant island cultures. Experience highlights like Pig Beach and the Panama Canal, blending leisure with cultural discovery.

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from $3,856

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Amazon Journey via Ucayali River- Low Water Season

Iquitos to Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro

• Visit the Mirrored Forest
• See pink and grey dolphins play
• Explore the black water streams

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Nauta / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Amazon, Ucayali, and Pacaya Rivers on their way deep into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, one of Peru´s largest national parks. Go piranha fishing, trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon wildlife and birds, take a night safari and guided trips, visit local villages, and learn about wildlife preservation efforts in Peru’s Amazonia.

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from $2,005

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Cartagena Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Visit Cartagena's historical sites
• Prepare dishes with a local chef
• Taste the best liquor in Colombia
• Visit the Bazurto market
• Swim in Tierra Bomba
• Learn about Palenque de San Basilio

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Cartagena / Cartagena

Activities

Wine Tasting, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience Cartagena’s vibrant culture with rum and chocolate tasting, a market tour and cooking class, a historical visit to San Basilio de Palenque, and a relaxing day at Blue Apple Beach. This unique trip delves into the heart of Colombia’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes.

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from $365

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Explore Cuenca

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Fly south to the delightful city of Cuenca. Considered the most colonial city in all the Americas, red clay rooftops stretch throughout the city and baroque churches seem to stand on every corner. This time in Cuenca is yours to explore however you like. Chose from several short excursions to add to your stay in this charming town.

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos

• Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
• Appreciate Isabela's wetlands
• Observe diverse wildlife
• Snorkel, swim & hike the Galapagos

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 7-day Western Islands cruise on the ship, Treasure of the Galapagos, explores Rabida, Santa Cruz, Fernadina, and more! Experience the fascinating western islands and understand how volcanic activity and isolation shaped the landscape. Encounter diverse wildlife, birdlife, and marinelife on your memorable vacation.

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from $1,723

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Cotopaxi Trekking

7 Day Itinerary

• Take in the volcanic mountain views
• Hike through native Andean forest
• Visit an Andean Cowboy community
• Explore Inca sites

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience Cotopaxi National Park in a unique way as you trek the ancient roads of the Inca. The full day hikes will take you past Inca sites and offer stunning views of Cotopaxi volcano. During your five days of hiking you'll split your evenings between campsites and classic Haciendas.

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from $84,720

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Private Charter - Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions
• Meet Galapagos giant turtles
• Observe mating blue-footed boobies

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Hiking, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day private Northeast Islands cruise onboard the Archipel I combines the sea lion colonies of Mosquera Islet and the exclusive Genovesa with the stunning volcanic islands of Bartolome and the Charles Darwin Research Station. Explore Española, the archipelago's southernmost point, and view blue-footed boobies on San Cristobal's Witch Hill.

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Amazon Journey via Marañon River- Low Water Season

Nauta to Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro

• Visit the birth place of the Amazon
• Kayak and swim in the Amazon River
• Meet and visit with locals

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Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day cruise aboard Zafiro exploring the wonderful Amazon and its tributaries towards the Sapote River, a buffered zone of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Naturalist guides use their eagle eyes to help you spot extraordinary wildlife and act as interpreters so that you may learn from Amazonian communities.

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from $5,370

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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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Dive Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua

• Visit Santiago Island
• Observe sharks at Wolf Island
• Discover “Darwin’s Arch”
• Admire Cape Douglas' marine life

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the underwater marvels of the remote northern Galapagos Islands of Wolf and Darwin on a Liveaboard diving cruise on the Aqua. See some of the following Marine Life: sea lions, Galapagos sharks, white tip reef sharks, turtles, seahorses, barracudas, stingrays, eagle rays, manta rays, and reef fish.

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Northeast Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Observe mating blue-footed boobies
• Visit the spectacular Sullivan Bay
• Meet Galapagos giant turtles
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions

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Baltra / San Cristobal

Activity Level

Variable

Visit several islands thought the archipelago and experience the wildlife and landscape of the northeast on this 8-day cruise aboard the Archipel I. Spend your days exploring surreal landscapes, kayaking and snorkeling in clear waters, and hiking volcanic formations.

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Western Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Learn about conservation topics
• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions
• Zodiac cruise to a penguin colony

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard the Archipel I. Explore conservation centers, observation points, volcanic landscapes, and spectacular bays. Hike along fresh-water pools and lagoons, and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife rich waters.

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