South America Wildlife Trips

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.

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.

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

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.

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.

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.

Experience a 5-day Galápagos cruise aboard Solaris, exploring iconic islands including Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Genovesa Island. Discover unique wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and immersive guided excursions across pristine ecosystems.

Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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.

Embark on an 8-day private western Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Beluga. Discover Santa Cruz Island, the wildlife-rich landscapes of Isabela Island, the dramatic scenery of Fernandina Island, and the black-sand beaches of Santiago Island, where flamingos, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions can be seen throughout the journey.

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.

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.