Best South America Tours

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Ausangate Trek

10 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

This six day Andean trek takes us around the majestic Mount Ausangate, a peak long considered sacred by the Andean people. Along the way we'll pass stunning glacial lakes and rural highland villages, and soak our muscles in natural thermal waters. After the trek, continue your journey with an add-on trip to Machu Picchu or elsewhere in South America.

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from $691

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Papallacta Hot Springs with Overnight

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $17,680

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Antarctica, The Falklands & South Georgia

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Explore Ushuaia’s scenic landscapes
• Experience Stanley's British charm
• Sail Antarctica’s dramatic glaciers
• Witness Falklands’ wildlife

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Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 19-day cruise aboard SH Diana, exploring Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands. Highlights include penguin colonies, stunning glaciers, and cultural stops, with luxurious at-sea relaxation.

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from $29,757

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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
• Marvel at magnificent icebergs
• Hike Torres del Paine National Park
• Explore Francisco Coloane Marine

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Buenos Aires / Chile

Activity Level

Variable

Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 

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from $28,895

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South Georgia & Antarctic Odyssey feat. South Sandwich Islands

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 24 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Spot Antarctica’s icebergs
• Discover Antarctic wildlife
• Encounter South Georgia wildlife

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 24-day cruise on the Greg Mortimer, exploring Antarctica, South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands, and the Falklands-Malvinas. Experience stunning landscapes, wildlife encounters, and expert-led activities, concluding your adventure back in Ushuaia.

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from $25,495

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South Georgia, Falklands & Antarctic Odyssey

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ushuaia’s rugged landscapes
• Sail Beagle Channel’s waters
• Spot South Atlantic wildlife
• Discover Falklands’ remote islands

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

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Skiing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 21-day journey aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falklands Malvinas. Experience the awe-inspiring king penguin colonies of South Georgia and the serene beauty of Antarctica, where young penguin chicks thrive, whales migrate to feast on krill, and ice seals basking on ice floes.

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from $955

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Iguazu Falls: Argentina to Brazil

3 Day Itinerary

• Discover the falls up close
• Tour the falls by zodiac
• See the falls from a helicopter

Activity Level

Relaxed

Travel from Argentina to Brazil to see Iguazu Falls from two perspectives. View the falls from below in Argentina and then get a panoramic view over the falls from the Brazil side.

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from $57,990

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Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

• Visit the Falkland Islands
• Explore South Georgia
• Relive Shackleton's epic journey
• View impressive Antarctic wildlife

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Helicopter Tours, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day Antarctic expedition cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse II, starting and ending in Buenos Aires. Explore captivating wildlife and historic sites in the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before concluding your journey in the breathtaking Antarctic Peninsula.

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from $22,100

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Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica - Round Trip Puerto Williams

Santiago to Puerto Williams - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Marvel at spectacular icebergs
• Meet Antarctica's diverse wildlife
• Enjoy Zodiac excursions
• Follow the history of Shackleton

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Santiago / Puerto Williams

Activity Level

Variable

Visit South Georgia, the Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, and Elephant Island on this 20-day exploration cruise. Witness diverse seabirds, whales, penguins, and marvel at the fantastic scenery of glaciers and icebergs aboard the Silver Cloud Expedition.

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from $10,920

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - High Water

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Enjoy Amazonian meal by Chef Pedro
• Explore Amazon wildlife
• Visit Peruvian Amazon
• Swim in these dark waters

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Iquitos

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 8-day Amazon River Expedition Cruise aboard Aqua Nera where you will experience the most luxurious and comprehensive Amazon journey among the Amazon River’s two powerful tributaries: the Marañon and the Ucayali, as well as several hidden black water lakes.

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from $9,445

save $3000

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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
• Observe mola-mola sunfish
• Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
• Visit South Plaza Islands

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.

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from $785

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Amazon Lodge Extension

4 Day Itinerary

• Catamaran wildlife float
• Spot Brown Capuchin Monkeys
• Walk along rainforest trails

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Peru's vast jungle with a 3-night stay at Sandoval Lake Lodge. Set amidst a rich biologically diverse haven, Sandoval allows visitors to rise early for otter watching, view Brown Capuchin Monkeys, spot Black Caimans or catch a glimpse of Red-Bellied Macaws. Nature hikes and motor canoeing allow you to get up close to the incredible wildlife.

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from $1,699

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Cordillera Real Trekking

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore La Paz
• Visit the Titicaca Lake
• Trek along high alpine lakes
• Admire unique Andean views

Activity Level

Ultimate

Enjoy a remote 5-day Bolivia trekking adventure on this expedition in the Cordillera Real, in the majestic Andes Mountains. This trek features remarkable views of glacier-clad peaks and high altitude lakes. You'll visit La Paz, Moon Valley, and the Tihuanaco ruins as well. Enjoy camping, horseback riding, and market visits too!

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from $14,500

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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Get a taste of Falklands history
• See four S.Georgia penguin species
• Discover the South Orkney Islands
• Set foot on the Antarctic continent

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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 19-day cruise from Ushuaia to see black-browed albatrosses in the Falkland Islands, explore Port Stanley, visit South Georgia's king penguin colonies, marvel at Weddell Sea icebergs, and meet elephant seals. Experience an unforgettable adventure aboard the Ortelius!

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from $16,800

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Papeete (Tahiti) To Valparaiso

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Snorkel Rangiroa’s vivid lagoon
• Discover Gauguin’s final home
• Explore Pitcairn’s pristine waters
• Hike Robinson Crusoe Island

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Papeete / Valparaiso

Activities

Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Hiking, Spa Relaxation, Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 24-day cruise from Papeete to Valparaiso aboard the Silver Cloud. Discover the pristine beauty of French Polynesia with stops in Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, and Hiva Oa. Explore the history-rich Pitcairn Island, home to the Bounty mutineers, and set foot on the rarely visited Alexander Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe Islands.

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from $20,395

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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Join a Fly/Sail cruise expedition
• Spot Antarctic wildlife
• Witness Antarctic Peninsula glacier
• Watch whales in Antarctic waters

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Punta Arenas / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on the 12-day Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the Douglas Mawson. Fly over the Drake Passage to maximize your time exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience vast glaciers, penguins, seals, and whales. Take Zodiac cruises, photograph icebergs, and witness skuas.

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from $29,305

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

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Seek out Antarctica’s wildlife
• Visit Torres del Paine National Pa
• Enjoy Tierra del Fuego
• Cruise pristine waters

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Santiago / Santiago

Activity Level

Variable

The southernmost realms of the planet are places of unimaginable beauty, where humpback whales breach and penguins gather by the thousands, where icebergs shimmer and sapphire-hued fjords harbor snowcapped peaks and virgin forests.

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from $11,795

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Quest for the Weddell Sea

Ushuaia Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Visit the huts of Damoy Point
• Visit penguin colonies
• Discover Deception Island volcano
• Spot humpback whales surfacing

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activities

Camping, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day Quest for the Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia aboard the Ocean Albatros. Cross the Drake Passage, explore the Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, and Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, penguin sightings, whale watching, and historic sites.

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