South America Wildlife Trips

Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day private cruise aboard Archipel I. This voyage features the most sought-after destinations in this region, including Santa Cristobal, South Plazas, Santa Fe, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. Hike fresh-water pools and lagoons and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife-rich waters.

Explore the park's majestic granite towers up close, stroll along the commanding Los Cuernos, and be astounded by the amazing formations of the French Valley. At the southernmost point of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, where the ice melts with the clouds on the horizon, the majestic Grey Glacier will also steal your breath away.

Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.

Sail the majestic Magdalena River on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagdalena. Experience Colombia’s vibrant rhythms, rich history, and lively culture as you explore Palenque, Cartagena, and beyond.

Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.

Begin your 25-day expedition in Ushuaia, Argentina, and sail aboard Ortelius through the Drake Passage into Antarctica’s remote southern reaches. Discover rare wildlife, historic sites, and untouched landscapes as you explore the Bellingshausen Sea, Ellsworth Land, and Peter I Island by Zodiac and helicopter.

Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.

This active itinerary takes you up mountain peaks, down through valleys, and into local villages. Spend 4 days trekking through Brazil's former diamond capital, Chapada Diamantina, to experience it all first-hand! Witness breathtaking views around each corner!

Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.

On this six-day hiking trip, explore notable attractions of the W Trek as well as visit remote trails within the Park. Spend evenings at campsite areas of Refugio's, immersing in nature. This tour concludes at EcoCamp Patagonia, a renowned sustainable hotel that harmonizes innovative eco-living, delicious food, yoga, and award-winning service.