Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Mountain Bike to Sillustani Ruins

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

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from $133

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Ecuadorian Gastronomy Experience in Quito

½ Day Itinerary

• Indulge in Ecuador's hidden flavors
• Delight in local cuisine's richness
• Immerse in Ecuadorian culture

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Ecuadorian Gastronomy at Quito's Restaurant La Gloria. Explore a menu of local dishes, savoring curated flavors that transport you across the country's regions. Embrace the treasure of culture through food, a shared celebration of excitement.

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from $125

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Mountain Bike to Titicaca Valley

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $115

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White Hill Protected Forest - Short Trail

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover White Hill, located 14km of Guayaquil and close to the Chongon-Colonche mountain range. Noted for its 219 birds, 54 mammals, and over 900 plant species, Hill is a great place to see native Ecuador.

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from $111

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Gualaceo and Chordeleg Market

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this 1-day Ecuadorian market tour, which is perfect for crafters and travelers alike. The tour begins in the charming little town of San Bartolome and continues to the Andean villages of Chordeleg and Gualaceo. View some of the most picturesque landscapes around as you shop for jewelry, ceramics, and other crafts.

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from $92

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Colonia Old Town Walk & Mate Tasting Half Day

1 Day Itinerary

• Colonia del Sacramento
• Discover history and culture
• Visit landmarks in Colonia
• Uruguayan Mate tasting

Starts / Ends

Colonia del Sacramento / Colonia del Sacramento

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Join a guided tour of Colonia del Sacramento's UNESCO-listed Old Town. With a local guide, explore cobblestone streets, visit landmarks like the city gate and Street of Sighs, and enjoy a Mate tasting. Museum admission included. Duration: 3 hours. Available daily with booking.

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from $81

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Cuenca City

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Parque Calderón, the city's largest plaza and home to both the new and old cathedral. In the afternoon, visit a Panama Hat factory and visit the famous Barranco along Calle Largo. This tour is approximately 6 hours and runs daily.

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from $55

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Guayaquil's Historical Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

The eight-hectare park features mangrove trees, the Daule River, and a tropical environment. Visitors can learn about the region's animals, history, culture, and rural life in the "traditions zone", and relive Guayaquil's past in the "urban-architectonic zone". 

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from $55

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Guayaquil Botanical Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 3-hour Botanical park tour in northern Guayaquil's "Cerro Colorado" contains over 324 botanic species, including woody, fruit, ornamental, and exotic plants. Year-round, you can see 73 bird species and 60 butterfly species.

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from $53

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Cuenca by Night

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This half-day tour explores this beautiful city of Cuenca illuminated by the night lights. Take a guided tour of the historic center or head to the new and old cathedrals. At the end of the time, be transferred to a restaurant to continue your evening on your own.

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from $46

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Half Day Vida Wasi Tour

½ Day Itinerary

• Explore Vida Wasi's facilities
• Discover the micro-city of love
• Taste a refreshing drink

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the wonders of Vida Wasi, a micro-city of love and hope in Latin America. Explore its beautiful facilities, including a chapel, amphitheater, hospital, and biogarden. Immerse yourself in social work and enjoy a delightful drink at the Cultural Center.

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from $20,720

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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Daphne Island's view
• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Discover Caleta Tagus
• Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks

Starts / Ends

Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.

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from $1,050

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Lake Titicaca Kayaking

5 Day Itinerary

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

This active 5-day tour of Lake Titicaca in Peru puts kayaking at the heart of the experience, allowing you to explore the largest and highest lake in South America in a truly unique way, while enjoying the cultural intimacy offered by a homestay with a local family whose roots go back to ancient times.

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from $90,000

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Spot incredible wildlife
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• See unique species of birds
• Explore with your private group

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this exciting 8-day tour of the western islands of this incredible archipelago. The wildlife here is abundant and the landscape is stunning to behold making this an incredible vacation.

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from $87,826

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim on North Seymour
• Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
• Observe wildlife on Vicente Roca
• Walk around Flamingos Lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This Galapagos private cruise aboard the Tip Top IV takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity! Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises in Isabela and Santa Cruz.

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from $12,306

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.

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from $6,130

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Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco's markets and ruins
• Kayak or bike at Piuray Lake
• Hike through the Sacred Valley
• Trek up Huayna Picchu Mountain

Starts / Ends

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport / Machu Picchu

Activities

Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Hiking, Biking, Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

This 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu invites you to discover Peru's wonders. Explore off-the-beaten-path trails from Cusco to the iconic ruins. Trek through hidden mountains, villages, and ancient sites. Indulge in luxury camping, kayak pristine lakes, and savor traditional Pachamanca dinners.

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from $1,218

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Ancient Cultures

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore the city of La Paz
• Tour Moon & Sun Islands
• Climb El Calvario & enjoy the view

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit La Paz and experience the local Bolivian culture on this week-long journey! Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and home to the ruins of Tihuanaco and remnants of Inca temples at Sun and Moon Islands. This is the world's highest navigable lake.

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