Best South America Trips

Dive into an unforgettable 13-day journey through Guyana, exploring waterfalls, rainforests, and diverse wildlife. From Kaieteur Falls to Karanambu Lodge, immerse yourself in the beauty of South America's hidden gem.

Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 10-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.

Spend a week exploring the remote Falkland Islands. Visit Sea Lion Island to see seabirds, elephant seals, and sea lions. Spend three nights on Pebble Island observing penguins and albatrosses. Finish with two days on West Falkland, including a day with king and gentoo penguins at Volunteer Cove.

Immerse in an all-inclusive adventure in the heart of Atacama and witness geysers, salt flats, lagoons, volcanoes, and dunes. Experience Explora's cozy lodging, including its spa and gastronomic offerings, and various excursions like a trip to the observatory to witness some of the world’s clearest skies and thermal baths in Puritama hot springs.

Journey to the Northern Islands of the Galapagos on this 5-day cruise aboard the Seaman Journey. Discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, from volcanic landscapes to vibrant wildlife.

This 4-day extension tour of Brazil is based at Caiman Lodge, the world's largest tropical wetland housing the largest concentration of wildlife in the Americas. The Pantanal is home to jaguars, caimans and capybaras and hundreds of bird species. Spend your days hiking & canoeing the surrounding area in search of unique flora and fauna.

Salta province in Northwest Argentina has the culture and scenery to fascinate any inquisitive traveler. Explore the stunning rock formations of Valles Calchaquies, the colonial history of Salta, the archeology of Cachi, and Cafayate's rich wines and cuisine.

On this 4-day tour you'll hike and paddle through the Tierra del Fuego National Park, sail the Beagle Channel, and explore Estancia Harberton and penguin rookeries with thousands of penguins from our base in Ushuaia, Argentina. One of our favorite trips to Argentine Patagonia, and a highly recommended extension to an Antarctic cruise.

This active 5-day tour of Lake Titicaca in Peru puts kayaking at the heart of the experience, allowing you to explore the largest and highest lake in South America in a truly unique way, while enjoying the cultural intimacy offered by a homestay with a local family whose roots go back to ancient times.

Explore the Peruvian Amazon on this 5-day Ceiba Tops Lodge trip. Travel 25 miles downstream on the Amazon River to your beautiful sanctuary lodge with air-conditioned cabins and hot water showers. Observe Amazon wildlife and vegetation from a 115-foot Canopy Walkway, an unequaled experience!

Explore Peru's vast jungle with a 3-night stay at Ceiba Tops Lodge. Make your way to Iquitos, the headwaters of the Amazon, and travel down the river to your jungle home. Visit an indigenous community and view wildlife from the canopy during your stay.

Sail on a 15-day Patagonian cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago on Ultramarine, flying to Ushuaia before sailing past Cape Horn, Glacier Alley, & the fjords of Tierra del Fuego. Explore Puerto Natales, hike Torres del Paine, visit a Patagonian estancia, & discover penguin colonies, glaciers, waterfalls, & historic sites across Chilean Patagonia.