Best South America Tours

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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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

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

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Pucate

Activities

Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, 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

Starts / Ends

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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from $6,795

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer

• Visit the South Shetland Islands
• Drake Passage navigation
• Explore Puerto Williams
• Chance to visit Cape Horn

Starts / Ends

Punta Arenas / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

The Antarctica Express Air cruise is a compact 6-day expedition. Begin in Punta Arenas, Chile, with a flight to King George Island to explore penguin colonies, ice-filled bays, and Antarctic wildlife. Sail through the Drake Passage, spot seabirds and whales, and, weather permitting, land at Cape Horn. Conclude in Ushuaia, Argentina.

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from $3,406

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Guyana Rainforest

6 Day Itinerary

• Kaietur and Roinduik Falls
• Paddle Burro Burro River
• Search for diverse wildlife
• Stay in 150 yr old heritage house

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 6-day tour takes you to the remote Guyana Amazon, where you can observe birds on Surama Mountain, visit the Amerindian Village of Surama and paddle along the Burro Burro River. Wildlife like spider monkeys, river otters & tapirs highlight the trip. End your journey Kaeiteur Waterfall, which rises more than five times the height of Niagara Falls.

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from $1,646

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Lençóis Maranhenses Trekking

6 Day Itinerary

• Trek through dunes & lagoons
• Swim in clear freshwater pools
• Explore the town of Baixa Grande
• Walk the charming streets of Atins

Activity Level

Moderate

Begin your 6-day Brazil trek in Sao Luis de Maranhao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent colonial architecture. For the next few days hike, swim, and explore your way through Brazil's white sand dunes on this expedition tour of Lenois Maranhenses National Park. You'll also visit the small town of Baixa Grande and the Rio Negro.

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from $766

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Choro Trek

3 Day Itinerary

• Hike in the peaks of the Andes
• Look for animals along the way
• Visit pristine waterfalls

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Extend your trip in Bolivia with the country's most popular trek. The Choro Trek links the high plateau of the Andes with the subtropical lowlands. Hike through a landscape of glaciers and pristine waterfalls on ancient cobbled stone trails built before the Incas.

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from $6,618

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Colombia Multisport Adventure: Andes to Caribbean

12 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cane River trail to Ráquira
• Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
• Zipline above Juan Curi Falls
• Explore Tayrona National Park

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Cartagena

Activities

Hiking, Biking, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience Colombia’s rich culture and scenery on this active 12-day trip from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast. Hike to the Lost City, visit colonial towns like Villa de Leyva and Barichara, and unwind in Tayrona National Park’s pristine beaches. Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed charm while connecting with Colombia’s diverse landscapes and heritage.

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from $4,590

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North and West Islands - Diving Itinerary

Santa Cruz to North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Danubio Azul

• Dive at Darwin’s Arch
• Walk North Seymour trails
• Discover Cousin’s Rock
• Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point

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Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Dive into the world-renowned waters of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard Danubio Azul. This liveaboard expedition explores remote diving sites including Darwin’s Arch, Wolf Island, and Cape Marshall. Discover some of the planet’s richest marine ecosystems on this unforgettable adventure.

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from $3,600

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
• Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
• Discover the town of Nauta

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

From the Amazon port town of Iquitos, Peru, embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aria Amazon, hosting your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Get to know the local cultures and incredible biodiversity of this dense jungle.

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from $2,590

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Kaweskar Route

Puerto Natales Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III

• Observe Amalia Glacier
• Sail across the ice at Calvo Fjord
• Walk in a small native forest
• Cruise along White Angostura Island

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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales

Activity Level

Variable

Sail along the Kaweskar Route during this 5-day small ship cruise from Puerto Natales through the Magellanic fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia. Enjoy daily land explorations on the Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Alsina Glaciers and the area of Fiordo Calvo.

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from $750

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Lakes District Sea Kayaking

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Challenging

Sea kayak in the remote waterways of northern Patagonia in the Chilean Lake District. Great option for active travelers interested in paddling, wildlife viewing, and a one night homestay with a local family.

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from $10,280

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• See sea lions on Mosquera
• Explore in the Mangrove forest
• Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
• Take incredible photos of landscape

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy 15 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .

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from $5,995

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Antarctica Express Air Cruise

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer

• Visit the legendary Cape Horn
• Attend presentations and lectures
• Sail through ice-filled bays
• Explore Antarctic bases & stations

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

The shortest possible trip to Antarctica is this 6-day cruise/flight starting in Ushuaia, through the Beagle Channel, legendary Cape Horn, and mythical waters of the Drake Passage to experience a day in one of the most spectacular places on earth - Antarctica! Return on a flight from King George Island to Patagonia's Punta Arenas, Chile.

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from $2,551

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Rolling Hills of Pueblo Eden

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Maldonado
• Follow panoramic Route 12
• Discover the Pueblo Eden region
• \"Caracoles\" and \"Carape\" Hills

Starts / Ends

Montevideo / Montevideo

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 3-day extension tour of Uruguay, discover the alpine landscape of northern Maldonado, Uruguay, that once intrigued Charles Darwin. Explore rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and western sunrises. Take the scenic Route 12 for spectacular hill vistas. Uncover the charm of Pueblo Eden and the "Caracoles" and "Carape" Hills on this trip.

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