Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

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

Village Visits

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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from $360

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Mendoza Cooking Class and Wine Tasting

1 Day Itinerary

• Learn wine pairings in Argentina
• Join an exclusive cooking class
• Enjoy a countryside lunch

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join an exclusive cooking class that teaches you how to prepare a traditional Mendocino dish. Learn the local histories and customs that go behind Argentine cuisine. Enjoy a private lunch and a wine tasting tour at a winery in Mendoza, Argentina's top vineyard.

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from $287

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Healthy Breakfast

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Volunteering

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 1-day service opportunity from Ollantaytambo takes you first to the market to purchase food followed by a day of distributing it as breakfast in the local communities of Rumira, Pachar, Piri or Camicancha. You will get to know the kids who live in this region along the way.

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from $187

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Laguna Torre & Loma Del Pliegue Tumbado

1 Day Itinerary

• Hike to the trekking capital
• Astounded by views of Cerro Torre
• See the Mountains of Argentina

Starts / Ends

Laguna Torre / Laguna Torre

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Challenging

This full-day El Chaltén day hike explores Laguna Torre, its glacier, and Pliegue Tumbado Hill, which rises above the valleys with unparalleled panoramic views of Mt. Huemul, Lake Viedma, and Mt. Chaltén and Torre.

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from $141

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Rio Social Projects

1 Day Itinerary

• Experience Carnaval
• Tour a favela
• Visit a community project

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the famed Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant celebration. Visit the Providencia favela and learn about social programs happening in the favela through the Morrinho Project.

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from $100

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Samba Lessons

½ Day Itinerary

• Learn Samba with dance instructors

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy one of Brazil's most popular dances with a private samba lesson in Rio de Janeiro. Your dance teachers at the Samba School in Ipanema will introduce you to the basic steps and body movements to the quick rhythm of the Samba.

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from $81

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Salta Canopy Zipline

½ Day Itinerary

• Enjoy a zipline on Juramento Canyon
• See the incredible vistas at Peñas
• Enjoy a safely guided adventure

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Moderate

Salta’s canopy adventure is a zip line canopy tour that gives you the chance to fly through the forest on an unforgettable experience, swooping over the Juramento River and its beautiful canyon, throughout the top of the tallest trees in Salta.

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from $45

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Wine Tasting in Cafayate

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

Head to the Piatelli Winery for some wine tasting. Explore the history of this family winery and taste the wines that make it so unique. Taste 4 different wine varieties (Torrontes, Malbec, Malbec-Tannat, and Cabernet Sauvignon) from the Premium Reserve range while learning about each wine's complex flavors and aromas.

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from $160,450

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Private Charter - North & South Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire Santa Cruz's marine wildlife
• Visit the colorful Rabida Island
• Experience Dragon Hill's beauty
• Hike through Floreana Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the wonderful Galapagos Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard Infinity. Visit the Interpretation Center of San Cristobal, a sophisticated architectural space destined for natural interpretation of the Galapagos. Scout around Black Turtle Cove, Darwin Bay, and Dragon Hill as you cruise in the archipelago's marine life-rich waters.

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from $71,440

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard EcoGalaxy

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Swim and snorkel in Bartolome
• Spot flamingos
• Hike around Post Office Bay
• Observe sharks in Gardner Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

The Eastern Islands of the Galapagos are a great place to experience flamingos, whimbrels, tortoises and more. Board the EcoGalaxy for an incredible 6-day private tour of these islands.

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from $108,450

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Natural Paradise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

• Snorkel at Bartholomew Island
• Visit volcanic Rabida Island
• Relax on Darwin Bay's white beaches
• View Galapagos hawks & lava lizards

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the Eastern Galapagos Islands on board the Natural Paradise for a private 8-day full exploration of the most recognized locations in the archipelago. Enjoy daily adventure activities such as snorkeling, dinghy rides, hiking, and swimming in the most pristine and wildlife-rich waters.

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from $108,450

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Private Charter - Western and Eastern Islands Aboard Natural Paradise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

• Observe Sierra Negra's birdlife
• Meet sea lions at Mosquera Islet
• Hike to a saltwater lagoon
• Snorkel at Devil's Crown

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Natural Paradise during this 8-day private charter adventure that explores the shores of Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago, Floreana, Española and San Cristobal. Snorkel, swim, kayak, and enjoy a unique hiking experience as you cruise through the archipelago's unique ecosystem.

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from $105,450

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Infinity

5 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Enjoy Post Office Bay's beaches
• Visit Devil’s Crown
• Observe unique wildlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Infinity on this spectacular 5-day private sailing expedition and discover the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Galapagos Islands. Admire the clear waters, making it easy to find sea turtles, sea lions, stingrays and perhaps even white-tipped sharks.

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from $101,450

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Grand Majestic

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Hike around El Junco Lagoon
• Observe unique wildlife
• Visit Fausto L. Breeding Center
• Learn about the island's history

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise the Eastern Islands aboard the Grand Majestic on this exciting 8-day Galapagos private charter tour. View abundant wildlife, tour remote islands, and learn from expert guides on this Galapagos cruise. Visit San Cristobal, Floreana, Española, Santa Cruz, Genovesa, and Rabida with your private group of up to 16 guests.

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from $57,760

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Private Charter - Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise Aboard EcoGalaxy

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

• Swim along coral beaches
• Observe a variety of sea birds
• Hike the shores of North Seymour

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Spend 5 days cruising through the Galapagos on a tour of the Northeast Islands. Witness sea lions, iguanas and beautiful scenery on this private adventure aboard the EcoGalaxy.

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from $91,450

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Calipso

8 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

• Explore Chinese Hat
• Observe the Galapagos tortoise
• Discover Pinnacle Rock
• Observe North Seymour's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Eastern and Central Galapagos Islands on this private charter cruise aboard the Calipso. Spend time learning about the history of the islands and watch as sea birds soar and sea lions play on this 8-day tour.

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from $71,450

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Infinity

4 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

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

Starts / Ends

Baltra / El Chato Tortoise Reserve

Activity Level

Variable

Satisfy yourself with the majesty of the exceptional landscape, and relax on the beach during this 4-day private charter cruise. Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including, blue-footed bobbies, reef sharks, flamingos, and playful sea lions.

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