South America Wildlife Cruises & Tours

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Luxury Amazon Expedition - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Enjoy Amazon River birdwatching
• Discover Yacapana Islands wildlife
• Visit remote Amazon villages
• Observe Ucayali River wildlife

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $5,269

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Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary

• Learn jungle survival skills
• Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
• Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
• Explore Georgetown with your guide

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.

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from $5,130

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
• Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
• Discover the town of Nauta

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.

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from $3,864

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Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
• Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
• Spy elusive wildlife
• Learn about the Llanos' way of life
• Spend time with the local community
• Taste home-cooked lunch with locals

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Bogota / Bogota

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Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

On this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve. You explore a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions of the region, experiencing these customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs.

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from $1,724

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Araras EcoLodge Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Pantanal region
• Take a nocturnal jungle walk
• Search for a plethora of wildlife

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Designed for the active traveler, this 5-day tour based at Araras EcoLodge in Brazil enables you to walk, trek, horseback ride, canoe, and bike around the expansive Pantanal region. Enjoy a new adventure every day as you marvel at the unique flora, fauna, and landscape, accompanied by an expert local guide.

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from $2,164

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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

• Observe Black Caimans
• Walk Yasuni National Park
• Encounter Amazon wildlife

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.

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from $1,689

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Calanoa Amazonas Experience

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Colombian Amazon
• See exotic plants and animals
• Learn about wildlife conservation
• See the rich culture of Colombia

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, while staying at an eco-lodge like Calanoa Amazonas during this 5-day Calanoa Amazonas Experience in Colombia. Learn about conservation efforts to preserve wildlife while viewing exotic species and their natural habitats.

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from $1,219

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Refugio Amazonas Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Kayak on the Tambopata River
• Discover a new species of insect
• Boat to the Chuncho Clay Lick

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Take your family on a Peruvian trip to the Amazon rainforest from the comfort of Refugio Amazonas on this exciting 4-day tour. Enjoy climbing a 30 meter canopy tower, take a catamaran around Lake Condenado and let your kids explore the trail for children as you immerse yourself in the stunning nature of this dense verdant jungle.

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from $14,061

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Explore Isla de los Estados
• Venture into wildlife reserves
• Take advantage of superb photo ops
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.

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from $2,333

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La Selva Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary

• Visit Ecuador's famous macaw lick
• Take night walks in the rainforest
• Observe unique Amazon wildlife
• Paddle dugout canoes along creeks

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend four nights in the Ecuadorian Amazon at the La Selva rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Paddle a canoe on black water lakes, spot monkeys and birds in the rainforest canopy, and relax away the evenings on one of the most luxurious experiences in the Amazon Rainforest.

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from $6,840

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Nauta

Activities

Fishing, Kayaking, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.

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from $5,171

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Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary

• Bike Pichincha Volcano
• Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
• Zipline over Mindo canopy
• Hike Cotopaxi National Park
• Kayak the Shiripuno River
• Spot endemic wildlife in Yasuni
• Visit a remote Waorani village

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Cooking Classes, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest, Andes, and Amazon on this 13-day adventure. Zipline over Mindo, ride horseback near Cotopaxi, and hike volcanic trails. Paddle deep into Yasuni National Park, encountering wildlife and the Waorani community. Stay at an eco-glamping site in the rainforest, immersing yourself in the rainforest’s beauty.

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from $4,150

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Northeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Discover Mosquera's beauty
• Admire Genovesa's wildlife
• Snorkel at Santa Fe

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

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from $4,375

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Puerto Varas & Lakes District: An Active Hiking Adventure

Roundtrip Puerto Varas - 7 Day Itinerary

• Visit Lake Llanquihue
• Explore Alerce Andino National Park
• Observe endemic penguins at Puñihui
• Calbuco Volcano exploration
• Experience the El Solitario trail

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Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Hiking

Activity Level

Moderate

Plan your perfect 7-day hiking adventure in Chile’s Lake District, starting from Puerto Varas. Experience breathtaking views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, explore Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Lake Todos Los Santos, and Alerce Andino, and visit Chiloé Island. Finish your trip on the El Solitario trail before returning to Puerto Varas.

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from $90,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Spot incredible wildlife
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• See unique species of birds
• Explore with your private group

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this exciting 8-day tour of the western islands of this incredible archipelago. The wildlife here is abundant and the landscape is stunning to behold making this an incredible vacation.

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from $52,720

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Private Charter - Western Islands II

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Snorkel with sea lions
• Observe white tip sharks
• Visit Fausto Llerena Center

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Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Archipel I for a 5-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands. The scenic Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-lined Fernandina, and pristine white sands of Bachas Beach are among the highlights. Swim beside friendly sea lions or stroll through volcanic landscapes teeming with gigantic tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and penguins.

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from $6,757

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Guyana's Savannas

10 Day Itinerary

• Watch for an abundance of wildlife
• Explore untouched Iwokrama Forest
• Climb Turtle Mountain
• Interact with a local community

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Guyana's wild interior on this 10-day tour featuring Karanambu Ranch and the dense Iwokrama Forest. You encounter jaguars, river otters, caimans, and countless birds as you hike trails, explore rivers by boat, and drive the savannah. Ideal for true wildlife enthusiasts, you even walk through the lush rainforest canopy.

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from $7,495

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Guyana Nature Experience

13 Day Itinerary

• Discover highest Kaieteur Falls
• Spot wildlife and rare species
• Birdwatching at Iwokrama Canopy
• Enjoy stroll and hike up Surama Mou

Starts / Ends

Georgetown / Georgetown

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Dive into an unforgettable 13-day journey through Guyana, exploring waterfalls, rainforests, and diverse wildlife. From Kaieteur Falls to Karanambu Lodge, immerse yourself in the beauty of South America's hidden gem.

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