Best South America Tours

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Peninsula Valdes

3 Day Itinerary

• Visit Punta Tombo penguin colony
• Explore Peninsula Valdes reserve
• Search for the southern right whale

Activity Level

Relaxed

View Argentine wildlife up close as you travel across Peninsula Valdes. Visit a Magellanic penguin colony, explore Peninsula Valdes wildlife reserve, and take an optional whale watching tour between June and mid-December.

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from $5,768

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Galapagos Experience

6 Day Itinerary

• Kayak to Manglecito Beach
• Visit Wizard Hill beach and Kicker
• See giant tortoises in highlands
• Enjoy Bahia Ballena tour

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San Cristobal / Puerto Ayora

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Moderate

Embark on a 6-day adventure in the Galapagos Islands, starting with kayaking from San Cristobal to Manglecito Beach. Explore pristine beaches, snorkel at Kicker Rock, and encounter unique wildlife including blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and Galapagos tortoises.

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from $2,030

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Trekking Along the Avenue of Volcanoes in Ecuador

8 Day Itinerary

• Witness Cotopaxi volcano
• Trek along Toachi canyon
• Explore Chimborazo Volcano
• Discover Llanganates National Park

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Cotopaxi / Quito

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience an exciting 8-day Avenue of Volcanoes adventure trip. Hike, and witness stunning views of Cotopaxi, Quilotoa Lake, and Chimborazo. Explore Llanganates National Park, indulge in outdoor activities in Baños, and visit captivating waterfalls. Conclude in Quito City.

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Admire incredible wildlife
• See unique bird species
• Explore with your private group
• Explore volcanic landscapes

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Baltra / Genovesa

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos covering some of the most beautiful islands including San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa.

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from $5,000

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Amazon Encounter - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III

• Hike through Fundo Casual
• Explore Nauta Caño
• Discover Yanayaquillo River
• Spot rare pink dolphins
• Discover exotic jungle wildlife

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Iquitos / Pucate

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Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a thrilling Amazon adventure aboard the Delfin III. Experience the local and remote villages lining the river and search for the mysterious pink river dolphin that lives between its shores. Opportunities to explore nature abound with day and night hikes where you'll see jaguars, monkeys, manatees, sloths, and more!

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from $4,532

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Finch Bay Eco-Hotel

5 Day Itinerary

• View Giant Tortoises
• Snorkel along shallow reefs
• Choose from a menu of activities

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Baltra / North Seymour

Activity Level

Relaxed

Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 5-day stay at the Finch Bay Eco-Hotel. Spend your time exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the islands or relax in the comfort of your seaside hotel. Additional excursions can also be arranged if you wish.

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from $30,497

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Southbound)

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• See Torres del Paine National Park
• Venture through wildlife reserves
• Navigate Chile's fjords
• Witness Antarctica's wildlife

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Santiago / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Discover near-mythic, awe-inspiring landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica on the National Geographic Resolution. Explore exotic icescapes and calving glaciers, isolated reserves, and pristine parks, as well as the remarkable wildlife that thrive in these environments.

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from $31,322

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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Enjoy Argentina's coast
• Look for incredible wildlife
• Learn the region's maritime history
• Spot penguins in South Georgia

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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Festival Visits, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

On this 25-day cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance, discover Argentina's eastern coast, from harbors to the UNESCO-listed Península Valdés during whale breeding season. Witness a sea of king penguins on a remote South Georgia beach and hike the Falkland Islands' shores with fur seals and the world's largest black-browed albatross colony.

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from $8,002

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Wildlife Odyssey

Amazon & Galapagos - 15 Day Itinerary

• Observe macaws at a clay lick
• Visit a 130-ft. observation tower
• Take in the vast array of wildlife
• Snorkel through clear waters

Activities

Biking, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover three natural wonders of the world in one amazing trip: the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. Starting in Quito, fly to Sacha Lodge, deep in the Amazon, followed by the indigenous markets of Otavalo, staying at historic Hacienda Pinsaqui, culminating in the Wildlife Odyssey on an 8-day Galapagos cruise.

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from $7,170

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Islands and Incas

Galapagos & Machu Picchu - 15 Day Itinerary

• Explore magical Machu Picchu
• Visit the Inca terraces of Moray
• Photograph iguanas & sea lions
• Wonder at volcanic landscapes

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Combine 8 days in the Galapagos with a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. Explore Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, and spend two days discovering Machu Picchu learning about the ancient ways of the Incas and the traditions of Andean people today. Then fly to the Galapagos Islands for 8 days of wildlife & natural discovery!

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from $10,588

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

Activity Level

Variable

Adventure in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $12,995

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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Start your adventure in Punta Arena
• Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
• Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
• Antarctic Exploration
• Return Flight from King George Isla

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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.

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from $6,560

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

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Nauta / Iquitos

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.

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from $2,162

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Classic W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 8 Day Itinerary

• Hike the famous W Trek
• Explore Grey Glacier up close
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Enjoy backcountry glamping

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Punta Arenas / Santiago

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience the world's ultimate hiking adventure trekking the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile. 6 of the 8 days are spent trekking the Paso Los Cuernos trail towards Refugio Los Cuernos and down into the French Valley. Experience panoramic views of Grey Glacier, witness the gigantic spires of El Paine, and enjoy a stay at EcoCamp.

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from $1,077

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Madidi Jungle Ecolodge

Bolivian Amazon - 6 Day Itinerary

• Search for Bolivian wildlife
• Enjoys views Madidi National Park
• Learn about traditional customs
• Explore the town of Rurrenabaque

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La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 6-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Madidi Jungle Ecolodge - Owned and operated by an indigenous community in Bolivia. Here, learn to see the jungle through the eyes of the local Quechua Indians as you explore and look for wildlife and learn about traditional farming & cuisine.

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from $6,000

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Amazon Encounter - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises

• Explore the Marañón River
• Spot pink river dolphins
• Meet a revered shaman
• Kayak through the rainforest
• Walk the Fundo Casual trail

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Iquitos / Pucate

Activities

Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Join Delfin I and explore the Amazon on a 5-day cruise along the Marañón and Pucate Rivers. Encounter exotic wildlife, visit local communities, walk through the rainforest, and witness breathtaking sunsets over the jungle.

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from $5,356

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Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North

10 Day Itinerary

• Rafting adventure on Petrohue River
• Cochamo Valley Exploration
• Paddling in Reloncaví Fjord
• Trek the North Patagonian Andes

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Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

On the 10-day Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North tour, explore Puerto Varas and the Chilean Patagonia Lake District. Highlights include a walking tour along Lake Llanquihue, rafting on the Petrohue River, a visit to Cochamo Valley, and a paddling adventure in the Reloncavi Fjord. Conclude the trip with a trek through the North Patagonian Andes.

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from $3,546

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Manu Explorer

8 Day Itinerary

• See giant otters in oxbow lakes
• Visit Macaw Clay Lick Project
• Fall asleep to the forest sounds
• Enjoy the changing scenery

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Manu National Park, the most biologically diverse place on the planet, like virtually no one else can: camp inside the park at the Manu Wildlife Tent Camp. Delight in the sights and sounds of this 1.8 million-hectare jungle paradise.

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