Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $14,200

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Galapagos Inner Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin

• Witness marine life
• See the view at Isla Bartolomé
• Walk through a pirate island
• See some awesome wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the luxurious Silver Origin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Acquaint yourselves with Kicker Rock island, Punta Cormorant, Tagus Cove and Elizabeth Bay to name a few.

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from $13,031

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Wild Galapagos Escape

7 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II

• Snorkel and kayak among wildlife
• Walk along colonies of seabirds
• Visit Pinnacle Rock
• See red-footed boobies and lizards

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the vibrant islands of the Galápagos through fascinating activities such as walking and trekking, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. The National Geographic Islander II, an all-suite vessel, elevates the Galápagos experience with new levels of style and comfort. 

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from $4,190

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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

4 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Visit Lobos Island
• Admire Galapagos unique wildlife
• Discover Devil's Crown

Starts / Ends

Isla Lobos / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the spectacular Galapagos Islands on this 4-day small ship cruise aboard the Ocean Spray. Observe the unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of this stunning archipelago, visiting San Cristobal, Floreana, and Santa Cruz.

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from $9,700

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Exploring Galapagos: One Week Sailing the Islands

Ecuador Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Gemini

• Experience wildlife encounters
• Visit Genovesa
• See Galapagos penguins
• Visit giant tortoises

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 10-day cruise through the Galapagos Islands aboard the National Geographic Gemini and visit iconic islands like North Seymour, Isabela, and Fernandina. This expedition offers unique experiences, providing an exploration of the legendary Galapagos wildlife.

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from $13,439

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Wild Galápagos & Peru Escape

11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II

• Soak in the scenery & Inca culture
• Encounter wildlife in the Galápagos
• Tour Machu Picchu
• Ride the Inca Rail to Machu Picchu

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Lima / Guayaquil

Activity Level

Variable

See the best of the Galapagos and Machu Picchu in 11 action-packed days. Visit the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco, the Inca's imperial capital. Travel to the Galápagos for a 4-day vacation that includes walks, hikes, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. The National Geographic Islander II takes you to the Galápagos and Peru in half the time.

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from $9,400

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In the Steps of Darwin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
• Snorkel on Isabela Island
• Meet Urbina´s Bay unique wildlife
• Walk the white beach of Las Bachas

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Discover all of the Galapagos wildlife that made the Islands famous and inspired Charles Darwin´s theory of evolution. Snorkel, swim, or kayak on the pristine crystal waters and experience amazing animal encounters, including playful sea lions, frigate birds, iguanas, blue footed boobies, penguins, and giant tortoises.

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from $7,395

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Diving Galapagos

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sky

• Dive in Cousins Rocks
• Take a land tour in Bartolome
• See horn sharks at Cape Marshall
• Watch Galapagos Giant Turtles

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sky. Enjoy scuba diving adventures in some of the best spots in the world. Tour Bartolome and dive in Cousins Rocks, Wolf Island, Darwin Island and more. Experience wildlife in and out of the water on this scuba tour.

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from $5,990

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Ultimate Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Admire the rainforest landscape
• Meet the legendary pink dolphin
• Visit an observation tower
• Tour the Limoncocha Reserve

Activity Level

Variable

Board the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day unique cruise through the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Visit remote Amazonian villages, sail through unique and fragile ecosystems, and experience close encounters with the teaming wildlife of the Yasuni National Park.

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from $4,827

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Amazon Discoveries: Search for the Pink Dolphin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Watch for the pink river dolphin
• Interact with local school children
• Visit a flooded ecosystem by canoe
• View the Amazon Basin from above

Activity Level

Variable

Board the luxurious Manatee river boat for this unique 8-day adventure cruise through the Amazon Rainforest on the Napo River in Ecuador. Visit remote indigenous villages, take guided walks through the rainforest, and sail through some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. As you cruise the river, look out for the pink river dolphins!

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from $5,000

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Southeast Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba

• Observe the giant Galapagos turtles
• Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
• Snorkel around Gardner Island
• Take incredible photos of landscape

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .

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from $2,019

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Rio de Janeiro and Bonito

7 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
• Visit Christ the Redeemer
• Learn about local flora and fauna
• Swim in unusually blue waters

Starts / Ends

Rio de Janeiro / Campo Grande

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. Make your way to Brazil's ecotourism capital, Bonito, where you can admire the tropical wildlife on land and in the Rio de Prata.

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from $815

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Reserva Amazonica Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary

• Learn about indigenous plants
• Canoe to the Gamitana Model Farm
• Walk across hanging bridges

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the wonders of the Amazon rainforest on this 4 day tour. Go on the Anaconda Walk, search for wildlife, and explore a rainforest garden during your stay at Reserva Amazonica lodge. Along the way, keep an eye out for a variety of amazing wildlife such as caimans, osprey, trogons and sloths.

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from $782

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Gable Island navigation and penguin colony

1 Day Itinerary

• See a variety of different seabirds
• Observe penguins
• Hike to know more about the Island

Starts / Ends

Ushuaia / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy your day trip to the penguin colony and Gable Island. Enter the Beagle Channel by paddling the inflatable canoes. After that, a motorboat will depart from Harberton and head toward Martillo Island. From the boat, you'll be able to see penguins in their breeding habitat.

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from $622

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Hacienda Concepcion Rainforest Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Canoe the Madre de Dios River
• Visit a cacao plantation
• Learn about farming in the jungle

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a snapshot of the Amazon rainforest during your stay at the Hacienda Concepcion on this entrancing 4-day tour. Learn about the local farmers, listen to the sounds of the rainforest at night and look for footprints to track animals. You will also have the chance to canoe down the Madre de Dios River and meet local people.

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from $222

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Rainbow Mountain

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

Your day trip to the "7-color mountain" starts with a visit to the Quesoyuni community and the Japura community, followed by a hike to Kariawiri, where you will see the Rainbow Mountain, known as Vinicunca, ultimately reaching the towering altitude of 17,000 feet.

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from $4,183

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Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
• Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
• Spy elusive wildlife
• Learn about the Llanos' way of life
• Spend time with the local community
• Taste home-cooked lunch with locals

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Bogota / Bogota

Activities

Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Casanare Region in Colombia, a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions and culture of the region. During this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve and experience their customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs

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from $2,829

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Manu Wildlife Adventure

6 Day Itinerary

• Walk along the Collpa Trail
• Watch as toucans fly over head
• Stop to see gold miners

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the beauty of the Amazon on a 6-day trip to Manu Wildlife Center in Peru. Watch as tapirs and macaws feed on clay licks, boat down the river and search for nocturnal animals like the caiman on this exciting itinerary. Active opportunities include hikes, canopy towers, boating in oxbow lakes and more.

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from $2,742

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Manu Wildlife Snapshot

5 Day Itinerary

• Go to an oxbow lake
• Visit the Tapir Clay lick
• Look for spider monkeys

Activity Level

Easy Active

Travel to the remote Amazon Rainforest on your trip to Peru. Watch in awe as woodpeckers, tanagers, macaws, toucans and parakeets fly around the treetops on this 5-day adventure at Manu Wildlife Center. Your trip will give you the chance to intimately experience nature from trails, canopy towers, oxbow lakes, and rivers!

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