South America Wildlife Trips

Set out on a 3-day Ecuador adventure, hiking Cotopaxi, soaking in Baños hot springs, and exploring Quilotoa Crater Lake. Tailor your activities for a personalized experience.

This 3 day Ecuador trip will immerse you in the deep green forest of one of the world's richest bio-diversity hotspots. Hike the nature trails, explore by the lodge's sky bike, get a different perspective from the observation tower, and observe the wildlife around Mashpi Lodge.

This 3-day Ecuador cloud forest tour sits less than two hours from Quito, in the country's first private protected area. Guided and self-guided hikes wind through misty trails to hidden waterfalls, while feeders outside the lodge stay busy with hummingbirds. Watch for the elusive Olinguito after dark in the Tandayapa Valley.

Discover the magical island of Chiloé. This 3-day adventure will take you to Chile's national secret. You'll be visiting its unique island and tasting traditional, homemade cuisine.

Have amazing animal encounters while experiencing the depth and breadth of what the islands offer, including top notch landing sites on this 8-day voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience the true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.

View Argentine wildlife up close as you travel across Peninsula Valdes. Visit a Magellanic penguin colony, explore Peninsula Valdes wildlife reserve, and take an optional whale watching tour between June and mid-December.

Extend your trip in Bolivia with the country's most popular trek. The Choro Trek links the high plateau of the Andes with the subtropical lowlands. Hike through a landscape of glaciers and pristine waterfalls on ancient cobbled stone trails built before the Incas.

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.

Experience an exciting full-day private tour of Mirador del Condor. Explore Tarawasi's ancient observatory. Then head to Chonta village for a scenic hike to the Condor viewpoint, 3,400 meters high. Experience the stunning Andean condor flight and spot eagles, hawks, and more. Return to Cusco afterward.

This day trip from Ushuaia takes you to see Magellanic & Gentoos penguins, albatrosses, petrels, skuas, cormorants, vultures, South American Terns and other birds. After the hike, you will get back to historical Estancia Harberton for lunch and time at leisure at this historical Patagonian outpost.

Tierra del Fuego National Park is awe-inspiring in its remoteness and natural splendor. Learn about the region's history during a half-day trek and ride to the 100-year-old End of the World convict train.