Best South America Trips

This week-long river cruise onboard La Perla is ideal for flora and fauna enthusiasts who want to experience the Amazon rainforest. This region of the world is a birding enthusiast's paradise. Also, witness pink river dolphins in a way you've never seen them before.

Join a 20-day cruise from Buenos Aires aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring remote polar destinations like the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience diverse wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic landscapes on this unforgettable expedition.

Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Silver Wind, visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Elephant Island, rich in wildlife and history—Experience Antarctica’s remote wilderness for five days before returning via the Drake Passage.

Embark on a 20-day expedition from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard Ocean Victory. Visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and South Shetlands. Observe penguins, seals, albatross, and whales. Explore historic sites like Grytviken, kayak in quiet inlets, and enjoy deck views of glaciers, icebergs, and rugged polar landscapes.

Embark on a 20-day expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Navigate the South Atlantic to discover South Georgia’s glaciers and the Falkland Islands’ diverse birdlife. Encounter vast king penguin colonies and unique marine species at the Valdes Peninsula. This luxury voyage offers deep immersion into remote wildlife.

Torres del Paine National Park offers a combination of unique wildlife and spectacular scenery in one of the most isolated regions of South America. Travel through Punta Arenas, Chile, or El Calafate, Argentina to arrive at EcoCamp. After full days of exploring the park return and rest in comfort in the new Suite Domes!

Take in the sights, sounds, food, and culture as you explore Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. This 10 day itinerary includes free days and optional activities so you can set the pace of your South American vacation!

Adventure Life's guides and partners has identified the poorest families in the Cachiccata community. The elements can cause damage to homes over time, and many families do not have the extra means to make renovations to their homes. During this 4 day/3 night trip, participants, side-by-side with the family members, will work on cleaning, repairing, and restoring their homes. We stay in the community campground each night to immerse ourselves in the village life. The trip ends with traditional Inca ceremony and offering as a time to reflect over the previous days' experiences.

Set sail on a 19-day Antarctica, Falklands and South Georgia cruise aboard SH Minerva. Explore the Falklands’ penguin colonies, visit Port Stanley, and see King penguins at South Georgia’s Grytviken. Continue to the Antarctic Peninsula for glaciers, icebergs, seals, whales and seabirds before crossing the Drake Passage back to Ushuaia.

This Antarctica tour provides an exclusive opportunity to camp overnight at one of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth, and walk in the footsteps of polar explorers who reached the Geographic South Pole.

Join a 22-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Subantarctic islands and Antarctica—experience king penguin colonies in South Georgia and stunning wildlife in the Antarctic Peninsula.

Embark on a 17-day sub-Antarctic cruise from Punta Arenas aboard Magellan Explorer. Visit the Falklands and South Georgia, landing on Saunders Island, West Point Island, Grytviken, Fortuna Bay, Gold Harbor, and St Andrews Bay. Hike, kayak, and cruise in Zodiacs while watching king, rockhopper, and macaroni penguins, and glaciers.