South America Trips with Village Visits

Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.

Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest aboard the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day tour of Amazon Tributaries. Explore isolated communities and rare, biodiverse habitats on a boat tour. Kayak through rivers and lakes with otters and turtles as your guides, climb observation towers to see the rainforest canopy up close and explore the jungle on foot while keeping an eye out for local species.

Set sail aboard Le Lyrial for a 15-day adventure into the landscapes of South America. Experience the beauty of the Chilean fjords, where channels, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and narrow passages await. Explore Puerto Williams, circumnavigate Cape Horn, and glide past the glaciers of Garibaldi, Crostini, Skua, El Brujo, and Pie XI.

Join a 10-day culinary exploration through Uruguay. Sip wine, taste artisan cheeses, and sample olive oils as you make your way through the countryside.

Come and discover the wildlife on this 4-day Negro River cruise aboard the Amazon Clipper. You'll see all sorts of creatures in their natural habitats, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the side trips included.

Experience the unique living culture in Peru in this 6-day Cusco and Huilloc Homestay Tour.

Perfect for the active adventurer, this tour takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Inca from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You'll bike, raft, and hike along the way, culminating with two days exploring Machu Picchu with your local guide. A perfect mix of history and adventure, this 9 day tour will delight young and old alike.

Embark on 11-day voyage from Puerto Montt, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Explorer. Explore the Chonos Archipelago, Caleta Tortel, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Las Montañas Channel, Torres del Paine, Beagle Channel, and Yendegaia National Park. Discover glaciers, fjords, forests, wildlife, and remote landscapes of Patagonia.

This 11-day Route of the Parks small group multisport tour from Temuco to Puerto Natales is perfect for travelers looking to experience Patagonia. It includes hiking, biking, and rafting. Travel through the 17 parks, and engage with the region's nature, local communities, and culture, all while supporting rewilding efforts.

Sail from Valparaiso to Ushuaia on a 15-day expedition cruise through Chilean Patagonia aboard L' Austral. Discover glaciers, fjords, historic towns, and UNESCO sites aboard a small ship designed for remote exploration.

Embark on an 8-day river cruise through Peru's northern Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos with a city tour. Explore remote villages, rich wildlife, and enjoy activities like birdwatching, kayaking, and fishing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.

Explore Aysen’s Route of the Parks in 10 days from Balmaceda. Hike Queulat’s hanging glaciers, trek Cerro Castillo trails, and spot guanacos in Patagonia National Park. Sail through General Carrera Lake’s marble caves and glide past icebergs in San Rafael Lagoon. Stay in remote lodges with guided hikes and scenic drives.