Best South America Tours

from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation I

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Take a boat ride in Dragon Hill
• Visit the blowhole
• Hike on Bartolome Island
• Learn about Galapagos tortoises

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands and experience unique flora and fauna. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn, snorkel, relax and explore on this 15-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $5,338

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln

• Discover Black Turtle Cove
• Admire Galapagos wildlife
• Explore Santa Cruz Highlands
• Visit the Interpretation Center

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Travel to the wildlife-rich shores of Baltra, Santa Cruz Highlands and more on this 8-day tour of the. Board the Koln for a vacation full of unique wildlife, snorkeling, and sightseeing!

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from $5,368

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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Explore the Galapagos

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 8-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $4,341

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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela

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Santa Cruz / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Get close to giant tortoises on a tour of the Northern Islands. From tortoises to boobies, hawks to sea lions, this northern itinerary makes for a truly memorable 5 days in the Galapagos.

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from $4,045

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Galapagos Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 6 Day Itinerary

• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano
• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Explore the Galapagos

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 6-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela and Santa Cruz Islands as you explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, and hiking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes penguins, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $2,964

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Manu Wildlife Adventure

6 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $2,424

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Manu Wildlife Snapshot

5 Day Itinerary

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

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!

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from $2,225

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Scalesia Lodge Adventure

Hotel-Based Tour - 4 Day Itinerary

• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Actively explore Isabela
• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 4-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela Island to explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and biking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes sea lions, giant turtles, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $1,897

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Sacha Lodge

4 Day Itinerary

• Tour with guide and naturalists
• Go swimming and dugout canoeing
• Stay at Sacha Lodge

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend three nights in Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Sacha Lodge is among the best places in the Amazon to explore the jungle without leaving behind your creature comforts.

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from $2,181

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Walk in Darwin’s Footsteps

4 Day Itinerary

• See giant tortoise
• Learn about local conservation
• Enjoy water activities
• See wildlife and landscapes
• See the twin craters of the island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this 4-day island-hopping adventure on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Explore the highlands, visit the Charles Darwin Research Station, and marvel at the Twin Craters. Stay at the luxurious Angermeyer Waterfront Inn, enjoying guided tours that immerse you in the island’s unique beauty.

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from $1,575

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Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls

7 Day Itinerary

• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Discover the beautiful Iguazu Falls
• Walk above the spectacular falls

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Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day tour combines Rio de Janeiro, "The Marvelous City" a highlight on any Brazil tour, with Iguazu Falls, one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, explore the falls to get up close to the plummeting water.

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Posada Amazonas Exploration

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit Lake Tres Chimbadas
• Take a night hike
• Visit a parrot clay lick

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Posadas Amazonas is the perfect place for you to experience the beauty and nature of the Amazon rainforest on this 4-day adventure tour from Puerto Maldonado, Peru. You can participate in jungle walks, visit an oxbow lake, and watch for wildlife around every corner.

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from $95,150

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Private Charter - Beyond Darwin's Footsteps Aboard Grace

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Enjoy friendly sea lions
• Walk along a green beach
• Hike to see Galapagos doves

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Close encounters with nature highlight this 8-day private Galapagos cruise onboard the Grace. The islands are teeming with animals that are eager to meet visitors. Explore Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and other nearby cities! Scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking are all popular pastimes in this area.

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from $8,778

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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina

• See wildlife and landscapes
• See Galapagos sea lions
• See flightless cormorant
• Visit giant tortoises

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Kayaking, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 10-day Galapagos cruise adventure aboard National Geographic Delfina. Encounter diverse wildlife, from playful sea lions to rare Galapagos penguins, amidst stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.

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from $10,450

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Beyond Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Enjoy friendly sea lions
• Walk along a green beach
• Hike to see Galapagos doves

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day adventure aboard Grace offers close encounters with wildlife. The islands are full of creatures that love to interact with visitors. Travel around Espanola, Floreana, Santa Cruz and more! Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in the crystalline waters of this area.

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from $9,400

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In the Steps of Darwin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
• Snorkel on Isabela Island
• Meet Urbina´s Bay unique wildlife
• Walk the white beach of Las Bachas

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Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all of the Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin´s theory of evolution. Snorkel, swim, or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters, including playful sea lions, frigate birds, iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, and giant tortoises.

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from $11,340

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Experience birdwatching
• Discover some products
• Visit some villages
• Enjoy Swimming and kayaking

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Nauta

Activities

Village Visits, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.

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from $5,000

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Explora El Chalten

5 Day Itinerary

• View of the Marconi Glacier
• Enjoy exciting excursions
• Visit Los Huemules Reserve

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Explora El Chalten / Explora El Chalten

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Wine Tasting, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explora El Chaltén is the ideal starting point from which to explore the incredible geography of the Argentine Patagonia because of its exceptional location. Take part in adventures that venture far from the main path and explore deeply into this area's natural environment.

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