South America Trips with Village Visits

Join a 4-day trek in Chile's Lake District, connecting three lakes and volcanoes. Hike the Desolación Trail to Lake Todos Los Santos, take a boat to Puntiagudo Valley, and trek 8.5 km to a family lodge. On day three, hike 18 km to Lake Rupanco for stunning views. End with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to Puerto Varas.

Explore Easter Island on this 5-day visit! Discover the ancient history of this culturally rich island. Day trips include hiking and visits to the Rano Kau volcano, the volcanic crater of Rano Raraku, and other sacred regions where the famous 100-ton basalt Moai statues tower over the countryside.

On this 4-day tour, you will get a taste of Bolivia's geographical diversity from volcanos to ancient salt flats. Visit the capital city of La Paz, where you can wander through the colorful markets and marvel at the historic architecture before flying to Uyuni to explore the famous region of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space.

Join a 12-day adventure through Peru and the Galapagos. Begin in Lima, explore Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Continue to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Islander II, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and observing wildlife in their natural habitats.

Explore the Aysen region on a 13-day guided tour through Chilean Patagonia. Travel the Carretera Austral, visit Marble Caves, Queulat Park, and the Baker River. Stay in top lodges like Puyuhuapi, Mallin Colorado, and Explora. Hike in Patagonia National Park before returning to Balmaceda.

Explore 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Explorer through Chilean Patagonia. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Darwin Range, Strait of Magellan, and Glacier Alley. Visit Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Caleta Tortel, and the Chonos Archipelago on an expedition rich in wildlife, fjords, and culture.

Embark on a 6-day Amazon River expedition aboard Delfin III. Explore Pacaya-Samiria Reserve by skiff and kayak, observe pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, and scarlet macaws. Visit local ribereños communities and support sustainable initiatives in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.

Join this 10-day adventure through Chiloé and Patagonia's Route of Parks, beginning in Puerto Varas. Discover Chiloé's culture and landscapes while exploring hidden trails and participating in rewilding projects. Experience the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia, with its temperate rainforests, volcanoes, fjords, and the Andes.

Embark on a 4-day Zafiro Amazon Cruise from Iquitos through the Amazon, Ucayali, and Marañón rivers while exploring the breathtaking Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Encounter pink river dolphins, nighttime wildlife, and authentic Amazonian communities during this immersive rainforest adventure.

Explore Aysen on an 8-day Chelenko tour. Drive from Balmaceda to Puerto Tranquilo on Lake General Carrera. Kayak the Marble Caves, hike Exploradores Valley, and cruise to San Rafael Glacier. At Mallin Colorado, ride or hike and visit an organic farm. Hunt fossils in Puerto Guadal and explore Baker River, bike Bahia Murta, then transfer to Coyhaique.

Board the Scenic Eclipse in Valparaiso and set sail along the coast of Patagonia for this 13-day expedition. View majestic islands, glaciers and fjords as you travel through Chile and Cape Horn. Disembark in Ushuaia, Argentina, the most southerly city in the world before flying to Buenos Aires to end your adventure.

Join a 14-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II from Ushuaia to Valparaiso, exploring Patagonia's fjords and glaciers. Experience indigenous cultures, local wildlife, and guided excursions while enjoying active exploration and relaxation.