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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 665 Wildlife Viewing Tours in South America for 2025 and 2026, starting at $110, lasting from 5 to 29 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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Breathtaking view of Torres del Paine
from $4,930
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Chile North to South

13 Day Itinerary
Activities
Urban Exploration, Whitewater Rafting
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.
  • Biking and wine tasting
  • Explore the Atacama Desert
  • Rafting in the Lake District
  • Hike in Torres del Paine
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Visit Kicker Rock, popularly known as the Sleeping Lion (Leon Dormido)
from $3,991
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Galapagos Multisport

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
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!
  • 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
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $9,655
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End of the World

12 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego by ship
  • Observe Magdalena Island penguins
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Walk on 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
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.
  • Hike to spectacular beaches
  • Snorkel and swim in Atlantic waters
  • Learn about conservation efforts
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $2,850
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Explora Torres Del Paine

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Explora Torres del Paine / Torres del Paine National Park
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, 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.
  • Hike through Patagonia
  • Search for Patagonian wildlife
  • Choose your excursions
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $2,355
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Patagonia Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary
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!
  • Choose activity level of excursions
  • Hike to the base of the towers
  • Visit the Salto Grande waterfall
  • See 100,000+ Magellanic penguins
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Sea kayaking in Patagonia
from $5,180
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Torres del Paine Multisport

6 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Kayak on Lago Grey with icebergs
  • Biking with views of the Towers
  • Horseback ride with gaucho guides
  • Hike to the base of the towers
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Horseback Riding
from $3,291
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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Bike down the slopes of Pinchincha
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Horseback ride across the páramo
  • Zipline and hike in Mindo
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sally lightfoot crab
from $4,050
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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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Laguna Colorada
from $3,594
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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
  • Visit altiplanic lagoons
  • Discover the beauty of Atacama
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Hiking Machu Picchu
from $2,284
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Incas and Rainforest

Machu Picchu & Amazon - 10 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Watch for wildlife as you canoe
  • Take a night hike though the Amazon
  • Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Observe traditional weaving
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Magellanic penguins
from $215
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Magdalena Island Penguin Colony

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this day trip from Punta Arenas, Chile, take a zodiac out on the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island where you will see over 100,000 penguins or hike to the lighthouse through the penguin colony. Enjoy the comic antics of these delightful creatures at close range.
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Ushuaia by night
from $3,095
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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate and the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on this relaxed 8-day tour of Argentine Patagonia.
  • Visit a penguin rookery
  • Wander Tierra del Fuego's trails
  • Canoe the Ovando River
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
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Sunset over Iguazu Falls
from $1,439
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Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the world's largest waterfall system - Iguazu Falls - on this amazing 5-day Argentina vacation. Take the "most beautiful thousand meter walk in the world" overlooking the Falls, then search for rainforest wildlife as you spend three nights at Yacutinga Lodge experiencing the subtropical rainforest straddling the Argentina-Brazil border.
  • Explore the famous Iguazu Falls
  • Spot wildlife at Yacutinga Lodge
  • Float the San Francisco River
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $10,250
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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
Activity Level
Variable
On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
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Machu Picchu, the iconic Inca citadel in the Andes Mountains of Peru
from $10,531
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Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon

9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
Starts / Ends
Lima / Nauta
Activities
Village Visits, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Actively experience the wonders of Peru as you explore the upper Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley on this 9-day cruise & inland adventure. The 28-guest Delfin II hosts this incredible journey with stops in Cusco, Iquitos, Lima and chances to snorkel, kayak, and visit indigenous communities.
  • Explore with indigenous guides
  • Skiff or walk thru the rainforest
  • Make personal kayak explorations
  • Discover a profusion of wildlife
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,200
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activities
Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling, Whale Watching
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!
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Flamingos
from $6,190
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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.
  • Visit the Waved Albatross colony
  • Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
  • Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
  • Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point
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