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Discover the awe-inspiring wildlife of South America on a wildlife safari tour with Adventure Life. From the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil, to the jungles of Peru and Ecuador, to the llanos plains of Colombia, experience this land's unparalleled biodiversity and explore a myriad of species in their natural habitat. From giant anteaters, jaguars, and capybaras to macaws, toucans, and caimans, observe an abundance of animals as you journey across some of this continent's most remarkable ecosystems. Adventure Life offers 678 Wildlife Viewing Tours in South America for 2026 and 2027, starting at $0, lasting from 5 to 24 days. Make your dreams come true by booking one today! Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Visit Kicker Rock, popularly known as the Sleeping Lion (Leon Dormido)
from $4,495
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Galapagos Multisport

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak and snorkel among wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle to Isabela's coastline
  • Snorkel in Concha Perla
  • Hike the rim of an active caldera
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activity Level
Moderate
This 8-day multisport adventure to the Galapagos Islands is packed with thrilling and unique experiences. Begin your action-packed trip with a trek on San Cristobal Island, and then continue with kayaking, snorkeling, and biking around the Galapagos, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
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Breathtaking view of Torres del Paine
from $5,317
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Chile North to South

13 Day Itinerary
  • Biking and wine tasting
  • Explore the Atacama Desert
  • Rafting in the Lake District
  • Hike in Torres del Paine
Activities
Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 13-day tour of Chile takes you from Northern Chile's Atacama Desert, to Santiago, the Lake District, then Torres del Paine. Along the way, enjoying hiking, biking, wine tasting, rafting, and other activities as you experience both the metropolitan and natural sides of Chile.
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $2,327
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Patagonia Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary
  • Choose activity level of excursions
  • Hike to the base of the towers
  • Visit the Salto Grande waterfall
  • See 100,000+ Magellanic penguins
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this tour of Chile's Southern Patagonia region experience penguins, guanacos, Darwin's Rheas, Andean foxes, and more as you hike or even bike Torres del Paine. Optional excursion available to explore the Straits of Magellan to Magdalena Island, where you can see over 100,000 Magellanic penguins!
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $8,004
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End of the World

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego by ship
  • Observe Magdalena Island penguins
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Biking, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
This Patagonian tour is an epic 12-day adventure exploring the highlights of Patagonia. Begin your journey in Tierra del Fuego National Park, explore the Patagonian Fjords on an Australis cruise, take in the stunning landscapes of Torres del Paine and end your journey in El Calafate, Argentina. You'll cruise the fjords & channels of Tierra del Fuego inaccessible by land, visit the penguin rookery on Magdalena Island, hike the famed trails of Torres del Paine National Park, and trek Perito Moreno Glacier.
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Relax in the waters of Fernando de Noronha
from $1,346
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Fernando de Noronha

5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to spectacular beaches
  • Snorkel and swim in Atlantic waters
  • Learn about conservation efforts
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago located off of Brazil's northwest coast, epitomizes the term 'island paradise.' Home to some of the world's most pristine, picturesque beaches, Fernando de Noronha is the perfect destination for travelers seeking an authentic Brazilian experience in a tropical setting unparalleled in beauty.
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Sea kayaking in Patagonia
from $5,180
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Torres del Paine Multisport

6 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak on Lago Grey with icebergs
  • Biking with views of the Towers
  • Horseback ride with gaucho guides
  • Hike to the base of the towers
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Torres del Paine in this multisport tour of Patagonia's best while hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, and trekking! With EcoCamp as your home base, explore magnificent Patagonian mountains, glaciers lakes and rivers spotting guanacos and ostrich-like rheas.
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Horseback Riding
from $3,302
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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
  • Bike down the slopes of Pinchincha
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Horseback ride across the páramo
  • Zipline and hike in Mindo
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Ziplining, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Bike down the slopes of Pichincha Volcano, hike through dense, biodiverse cloud forest, zip-line over the forest canopy, hike, and ride horses through the high Andes near the active 19,347-foot high Cotopaxi Volcano on this exciting 9-day adventure tour of Ecuador.
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Hiking Machu Picchu
from $2,341
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Incas and Rainforest

Machu Picchu & Amazon - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Watch for wildlife as you canoe
  • Take a night hike though the Amazon
  • Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Observe traditional weaving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Journey through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and explore the Peruvian Amazon in this 10 day tour. Spend 3 nights in the Amazon, observing the multitude of wildlife. Continue to Cusco and make your way through the Sacred Valley, exploring markets and ruins. Your trip culminates at Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world.
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Mirador de los condores, Colca Canyon
from $1,064
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Arequipa & Colca Canyon

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Peru's highlights during this extension to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon for a rich cultural experience and visit to one of the world's deepest canyons.
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Laguna Colorada
from $3,680
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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
  • Visit altiplanic lagoons
  • Discover the beauty of Atacama
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Bolivia and Chile on this 10-day adventure tour revealing an extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and lagoons. Visit Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the Atacama Desert while viewing breathtaking landscapes every step of the way! Starting in La Paz, Bolivia you'll journey to Tatio Geysers, the Valley of the Moon, and more.
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Santa Cruz Highlands
from $4,902
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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
  • Trek to a fresh water lake
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Explore Tortuga Bay
Activity Level
Moderate
Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $3,200
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Explora Torres Del Paine

5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike through Patagonia
  • Search for Patagonian wildlife
  • Choose your excursions
Starts / Ends
Explora Torres del Paine / Torres del Paine National Park
Activities
Horseback Riding, Wine Tasting, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explora Torres del Paine is in the middle of the Torres del Paine National Park. It offers beautiful views of the Lake Pehoe and 49 rooms. Explora also has its own spa, ranch, and stables for your enjoyment and you can choose from a variety of excursions to create your optimal itinerary.
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sally lightfoot crab
from $4,150
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise on the Treasure of the Galapagos yacht explores the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Santa Fe and more.
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Into the Wild Amazon
from $3,750
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Discover the Marañon River
  • Spot Amazon wildlife
  • Visit Amazon village riberenos
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day cruise on the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos with a city tour, followed by adventures along the Marañon River, featuring wildlife encounters and visits to local communities. Enjoy guided excursions and regional cuisine by renowned chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,700
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!
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Devil's Crown Galapagos
from $3,368
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Galapagos Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
  • Hike across Española Island
  • Discover Galapagos origins
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This affordable 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II explores the southeastern and central islands of the Galapagos including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana & Santa Cruz. Encounter fearless wildlife like giant tortoises and marine iguanas, and snorkel in the crystalline Galapagos waters viewing colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
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Sacha Lodge La Balsa Restaurant
from $2,412
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Sacha Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
  • Take night walks through the forest
  • Observe the unique wildlife
  • View the forest from the canopy
Activity Level
Easy Active
Flying from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, board a canoe down the Napo River where we'll have four nights exploring the Amazon rainforest at Sacha Lodge. Luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, English-speaking naturalists & indigenous guides revealing monkeys, birds & Amazonian wildlife will make your weeklong trip to Ecuador unforgettable.
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Alya, Sun Deck
from $86,640
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Alya on this 6-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more.
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