Best South America Trips

Sail to one of the most unique archipelagos in the world on this 5-day Galapagos Islands cruise aboard the Alya catamaran. The Galapagos Islands are teeming with sea life including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, land and marine iguanas, sea lions, and penguins.

Explore the Manu Cloud Forest wildlife safari through the breathtaking ecosystems of southeastern Peru. This 8-day journey takes you from the lofty Andean highlands and rugged puna grasslands into lush cloud forests alive with colorful birdlife, exotic flora, and diverse wildlife.

Explore the Atacama Desert on a 7-day trekking tour through Chile’s most iconic landscapes. Hike Valle de la Luna, Rainbow Valley, and Guatin Valley. Visit ancient petroglyphs, the village of Rio Grande, the Tatio Geysers, and the Atacama Salt Flat. See flamingos at the turquoise Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons before returning to Calama.

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.

Experience a 22-day expedition cruise and land journey from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Eclipse, exploring Antarctica and South America. Experience wildlife adventures, visit Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls, and end your journey in vibrant Rio de Janeiro.

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. 

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.

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 .

This 6-day tour explores remote Guyana, with birdwatching on Surama Mountain, a visit to the Amerindian village of Surama, and paddling the Burro Burro River. Spot wildlife, including spider monkeys, river otters, and tapirs, and end at Kaieteur Falls, five times the height of Niagara Falls.

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.

Explore Antarctica and southern Chile on an 17-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Cruise from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage into Antarctica’s icy wilderness. Navigate through towering glaciers, remote fjords, and protected marine parks. Experience exploration through narrow channels inaccessible to larger vessels.

Embark on an 8-day Amazon River cruise on the Aqua Nera, starting with a warm welcome and local cuisine in Iquitos. Explore rivers, wildlife, artisan markets, and conservation efforts, concluding your journey with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center.