Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire Black Turtle Cove's wildlife
• Snorkel at Darwin Bay
• Discover Santiago's natural beauty

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Baltra / El Chato Tortoise Reserve

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Variable

Embark on this 4-day voyage scouting the central and northern islands of the Galapagos. Satisfy yourself with the majesty of the exceptional landscape, and relax on the beach. Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including, blue-footed bobbies, reef sharks, flamingos, and playful sea lions. This memorable vacation will leave you wanting to come back for more.

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from $4,345

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Central Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

• Visit picturesque Witch Hill
• Snorkel at Pinnacle Rock
• Observe North Seymour's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Calipso for a 5-day cruise of the Eastern and Central islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Enjoy the opportunity to view and watch the unique wildlife in their natural habitat. In addition, explore the landscape of each island, shaped by years of volcanic activity. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

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from $2,737

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Highlights of Chiloe

4 Day Itinerary

• Ferry Ride with views of the Andes
• Northern Chiloe Village Exploration
• Hiking in Tepuhueico Park
• Unique endemic wildlife spotting
• Cultural exploration of Castro
• Visit to Chepu River

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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activities

Hiking, Cooking Classes, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Easy Active

Take a 4-day trip to Chiloe, an island known for its culture and landscapes. Visit villages in northern Chiloé, taste oysters, and see penguins. Hike in Tepuhueico Park to the “Dock of Souls” and see endemic wildlife like the Pudu. Explore Castro's wooden churches and stilt houses, and enjoy a local lunch. End at the sunken forest at Chepu River.

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from $1,369

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Classic Bariloche

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit regional craft beer factories
• Enjoy unique views of Bariloche
• Kayak at Lake Nahuel Huapi

Starts / Ends

Bariloche / Bariloche

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Bariloche, the principal city of the Argentine Lakes District, and a great base camp for enjoying various outdoor activities on this 4-day Patagonia tour.

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from $796

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Iguazu Falls: Argentina

3 Day Itinerary

• See the Argentina side of Iguazu
• View Devil's Throat from a zodiac
• Walk the platforms among the falls

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls on a three day tour, where over 275 distinct cascades tumble through lush subtropical forest. Iguazu is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America.

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from $1,116

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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day at Machu Picchu without a guide.

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from $586

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Safari to the Clouds

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Argentine Northwest
• Visit 3 circuits in one day
• Admire views atop Cuesta de Lipán

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a full-day "Safari to the Clouds" tour in Northern Argentina. In one day, visit the clouds, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. This route is the only way to see three of the Northwest's most iconic vistas in one day!

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from $873

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Sacred Valley Community Clean-Up

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Volunteering

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-day service oriented trip helps local communities offset the negative consequences of modernization that impacts the Andes. The service project will allow travelers to go into the community and help families collect waste, separate it based on recyclables, biodegradable/compostable waste, and disposable garbage and educate and promote composting and recycling efforts in local communities surrounding the Sacred Valley.

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from $625

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Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking

1 Day Itinerary

• Hike Perito Moreno Glacier
• Take a Lago Argentino boat ride
• Enjoy lunch atop Perito's glaciers

Activity Level

Easy Active

Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is more than three miles wide and more than twenty stories high at its front. Take a boat across Lago Argentino and pass the massive front wall of blue ice. Enjoy lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier and listen to its thunderous concerto of groaning and cracking ice dropping into the lake below.

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from $666

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Estancia El Ombu

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $549

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Humahuaca

1 Day Itinerary

• Discover Humahuaca historic village
• Tour Pucará' ruins in Tilcara
• Explore the Hill of Seven Colors

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this full-day trip from Salta city to Humahuaca, a colorful ancient village with beautiful surroundings. On your way, see "Cerro de colores" (Hill of Seven Colors) and visit Pucará, an old indigenous town. Enjoy a guided tour around the village, have a taste of their Quebrada's typical food, and admire their handicrafts.

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from $323

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Iguazu Falls Argentina Side

1 Day Itinerary

• See the Argentina side of Iguazu
• View Devil's Throat from a zodiac
• Ride a 4x4 vehicle

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls offers numerous vantage points for viewing the cascading water. Devil's Throat Station has a suspended walkway and you can see the Two Sisters, Bosseti, Adam and Eve, Bernabe Mendez, Mbiguá, and San Martín Falls. Admire the lower path, which has been dubbed the "world's most beautiful thousand-meter stroll."

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from $518

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Vistas of Cachi

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Los Cardones National Park
• Discover the charming town of Cachi
• Visit archaeological museums

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the unforgettable beauty of Cachi's majestic landscapes, from its lush valleys up to its unique and stunning scenery. Admire treasured locations in the surrounding mountains, like the Tin-Tin straight road, and Los Cardones National Park. Take a short trip through the country's archaeological museum to learn about Cachi’s history.

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from $473

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Huallatakunka Trek

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

This full-day trek over Huallatakunka Pass is an exciting way to get to know the local communities here while immersing yourself in nature. You will have a chance to tour a bakery in Oropesa and stop in the Pinipampa community, known for their roof tiles. The maximum altitude you'll reach on this tour is 16,243 feet.

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from $429

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Bike and Wine Tasting Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Tour Argentina's wine region
• Taste wines from Mendoza's vineyard
• Enjoy Wine tasting & regional lunch

Starts / Ends

Mendoza / Mendoza

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Chacras de Coria, one of the most important wine regions in Argentina. The 5-hour tour through the imposing rural landscapes of Chacras de Coria and Vistalba. Taste wines from three vineyards and enjoy lunch in the shadow of the Los Andes mountain range.

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from $593

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Iguazu Falls: Brazil and Argentina

3 Day Itinerary

• See views from a suspended walkway
• Raft the lower Iguazu River
• Walk the lower path of Iguazu Falls

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Relaxed

This three-day extension tour visits the marvelous Iguazu Falls on the Argentine-Brazil border, making it an excellent addition to any tour of Argentina or Brazil. Taking a train deep into the subtropical jungle gives you exclusive access to the numerous walkways that are considered among the most beautiful paths in the world.

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from $426

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Explore Cafayate

1 Day Itinerary

• See bizarre rock formations
• Try Posta de las Cabras goat cheese
• Tour Cafayate's vineyards

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this Argentina day trip, explore the geography and history of Cafayate, famous for its vineyards. Drive along the Lerma Valley and see the region’s tobacco farms. Observe bizarre rock formations, see Las Conchas Gorge, and stop for locally made goat cheese at an inn. This tour is an excellent introduction to the area.

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from $416

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High Mountain Mendoza

1 Day Itinerary

• Take in views of the Mendoza Valley
• See towns of Picheuta and Polvareda
• Admire Cordón del Plata mountain

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Vaults of Uspallata in the southernmost point of the Inca Empire. Take a chair lift to the top of the Mendoza Valley's Los Penitentes ski resort. On your way back to Mendoza, stop at the Aconcagua Provincial Park for a short hike with your guide.

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