Best South America Trips

Discover the vibrant islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise through fascinating activities such as walking and trekking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. The National Geographic Islander II, an all-suite vessel, elevates the Galapagos experience with new levels of style and comfort. 

Join a 12-day adventure through Peru and the Galapagos. Begin in Lima, explore Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Continue to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Islander II, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and observing wildlife in their natural habitats.

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.

Explore the Peruvian Amazon on a 9-day cruise aboard Delfin II, beginning with an overnight stay in Lima and continuing deep into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Enjoy daily skiff and kayak excursions, wildlife sightings, and cultural visits in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

Sail on a 10-day Falkland Islands expedition from Ushuaia to Ushuaia aboard Magellan Explorer. Encounter king, gentoo, and rockhopper penguins, visit Stanley, and explore remote islands including Saunders, Pebble, and West Point. Experience dramatic cliffs, white-sand beaches, and rich South Atlantic wildlife in a focused small-ship journey.

Explore the Aysen region on a 13-day guided tour through Chilean Patagonia. Travel the Carretera Austral, visit Marble Caves, Queulat Park, and the Baker River. Stay in top lodges like Puyuhuapi, Mallin Colorado, and Explora. Hike in Patagonia National Park before returning to Balmaceda.

Explore 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Explorer through Chilean Patagonia. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Darwin Range, Strait of Magellan, and Glacier Alley. Visit Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Caleta Tortel, and the Chonos Archipelago on an expedition rich in wildlife, fjords, and culture.

Embark on a 6-day Amazon River expedition aboard Delfin III. Explore Pacaya-Samiria Reserve by skiff and kayak, observe pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, and scarlet macaws. Visit local ribereños communities and support sustainable initiatives in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

Begin your amazing 8-day expedition at the riverfront Wyndham Guayaquil then spend the rest of your trip sailing across the legendary Galapagos Islands aboard the small ship La Pinta. Visit Baltra, North Seymour, Isabela, Fernandina, and more!

Journey to the Southern Islands on a 7-day tour of the Galapagos. Visit a historic post office, snorkel and view unique sea birds during your cruise aboard the Isabela II.

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!

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.