Top South America Trips & Tours in September 2026

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Inca Trail Express

5 Day Itinerary

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

This 5-day trip spends 4 days hiking the Inca Trail then visits Machu Picchu for a full day exploring the ruins. Hike with expert guides and enjoy deluxe camping to assure the best possible experience. Travelers are required to spend a minimum of two nights at high altitude before the trek, usually in Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Lake Titicaca.

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from $1,715

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Tambopata Research Center

5 Day Itinerary

• Climb a 30-meter tree
• Watch the sunset with wine
• Visit the Colorado clay lick

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Amazon rainforest on this 5-day tour from Puerto Maldonado. Hike on the floodplain trails, search for frogs at night, and look for the gleaming eyes of the caiman during your stay at the comfortable and enthralling Tambopata Research Center.

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from $823

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Highlights of Rio

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
• Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day exploration of Rio de Janeiro highlights all the main attractions, including visits to Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado, and Sugarloaf Mountain. Customize this tour to suit your needs and explore the marvelous city at your own pace, from its lively clubs to its marvelous cathedrals. It makes a perfect extension to any other Brazil trip!

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from $2,610

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Short Inca Trail Hike To Machu Picchu

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco
• Watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu
• Visit Sacsayhuamán
• Hike the Inca Trail

Activities

Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Challenging

This 7-day trip culminates in a one day hike on the Inca Trail arriving to Machu Picchu with a full day and a half to explore the ruins. Explore the Inca capital of Cusco, the Sacsayhuamán Ruins, and Sacred Valley before taking the train to marker 104 km and hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (no advance 4-day trail permit required!).

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from $1,946

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Machu Picchu by Train

7 Day Itinerary

• Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
• Explore Cusco with a local guide
• Tour the ruins of Ollantaytambo
• Visit a local textile market

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 7-day excursion through the Sacred Valley starting in Lima, you'll visit impressive Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán near Cusco, then Pisac, and Ollantaytambo. Finally, you'll take the train to Machu Picchu and spend two days exploring the most impressive Inca ruins.

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from $2,227

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Discover Peru

Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca - 9 Day Itinerary

• Learn Inca history at Machu Picchu
• See Lake Titicaca's floating island
• Visit prominent Inca sites
• Tour the colonial city of Cusco

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 9-day expedition tour features an all inclusive Peru vacation package that starts in Lima departing towards Cusco to explore the Sacred Valley and spending two days exploring Machu Picchu. The trip continues on to Lake Titicaca to explore South America's largest lake. If you have a few extra days, extend your trip to explore the Amazon jungle.

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from $86,640

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Admire Santa Fe's unique wildlife
• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Walk across Gardner Bay
• Discover Suarez Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Santa Cruz Highlands

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all the magic the Southern Galapagos Islands have to offer on this 6-day private cruise. Sail through one of the most mind-blowing ecosystems on earth, with lovely white-sand beaches and unique wildlife with your private group of up to 16 guests.

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from $123,790

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Private Charter - Northern and Southern Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Explore Black Turtle Cove mangroves
• View seabirds in Genovesa
• See Santa Fe land iguanas
• Join Post Office Bay's tradition

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Galapagos private charter aboard M/C Monique. Visit Santa Cruz, Española, Floreana, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, Bartolome, and more. Explore with guided hikes, snorkeling, kayaking, and dinghy rides while spotting giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins, boobies, and sea lions.

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from $123,790

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Private Charter - Western and Central Galapagos Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Visit a sea turtle nesting site
• Spot Urbina Bay's wildlife
• Explore red sand beaches
• See North Seymour birdlife

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Private Charter in the Western and Central Galapagos. Visit Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands. Snorkel with penguins and sea lions, hike volcanic trails, encounter land iguanas, giant tortoises, and seabirds.

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from $77,520

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Private Charter - Northeast Islands

Santa Cruz to San Cristobal - 6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Dinghy ride through mangroves
• See tortoises in wild
• Climb Bartolome for views
• Spot sea lions and turtles

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Set out on a 6-day Northeast Galapagos cruise aboard the EcoGalaxy, exploring iconic islands like Baltra, Bartolome, Genovesa, and Santa Cruz. Snorkel with sea turtles, hike across dramatic lava fields, visit thriving seabird colonies, and observe giant tortoises in their natural habitat.

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from $77,520

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Private Charter - Western Islands

Santa Cruz Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Spot giant tortoises
• Walk volcanic lava trails
• Spot flamingos and land iguanas
• Visit Puerto Egas' fur seal grotto

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6-day private charter cruise aboard EcoGalaxy and discover the Galapagos Western Islands. Visit Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, and Santiago. Hike lava trails, snorkel with sea turtles and penguins, and observe unique species like marine iguanas, flightless cormorants, and Galapagos hawks.

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from $69,920

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Alya

5 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Swim and snorkel at Darwin Bay
• Discover Genovesa Island's birdlife
• Hike to Dragon Hill

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Charles Darwin Center

Activity Level

Variable

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

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from $91,450

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Calipso

8 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

• Explore Chinese Hat
• Observe the Galapagos tortoise
• Discover Pinnacle Rock
• Observe North Seymour's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Eastern and Central Galapagos Islands on this private charter cruise aboard the Calipso. Spend time learning about the history of the islands and watch as sea birds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day tour.

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from $77,490

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Private Charter - Northern and Central Galapagos Cruise

San Cristobal to Baltra - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Spot Santa Fe land iguanas
• Visit the Kicker Rock cliffs
• Explore Bartolomew Island
• Visit Black Turtle Cove mangroves

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Charter the M/C Monique for a private Galápagos journey across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Genovesa, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Explore volcanic landscapes, snorkel with sea lions, spot iguanas and sharks, and walk among seabird colonies. Experience wildlife-rich habitats, secluded snorkeling spots, and conservation sites.

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from $62,490

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Private Charter - Galapagos Southern & Eastern Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Monique

• Spot Santa Cruz's giant tortoises
• Visit Floreana Post Office Bay
• Walk Punta Suarez seabird cliffs
• Visit Post Office Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activities

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day private charter Galapagos cruise across Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, and San Cristobal. Enjoy exclusive access to iconic sites, from Post Office Bay to Kicker Rock. Snorkel with sea lions, observe giant tortoises, and hike diverse habitats with full privacy and personalized experiences in the islands.

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from $60,450

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Calipso

5 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

• Visit picturesque Witch Hill
• Snorkel at Pinnacle Rock
• Observe North Seymour's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Calipso for an incredible 5-day private cruise of the Eastern and Central islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Enjoy the opportunity to view and watch the unique wildlife in their natural habitat with your private group of up to 16 guests.

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from $39,450

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Private Charter - Southern Islands aboard Calipso

4 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

• Discover South Plaza
• Admire Baroness Viewing Point
• Visit The Museum of Natural History

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

This 4-day Southern Islands Private cruise on the Calipso explores the islands of South Plaza, Santa Fe, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Encounter orcas, sea lions, land iguanas, giant tortoises, abundant bird life and more as you hike, snorkel and kayak.

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from $7,449

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Exploring Galapagos

Ecuador Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Gemini

• Experience wildlife encounters
• Visit Genovesa
• See Galapagos penguins
• Visit giant tortoises

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 10-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Gemini and visit iconic islands like North Seymour, Isabela, and Fernandina. This expedition offers unique experiences, providing an exploration of the legendary Galapagos wildlife.

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