Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Experience nocturnal activity
• Canoe the Panayacu River
• Visit with Kichwa women

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Variable

Take the M/V Manatee on a 4-day Amazon river cruise. Explore this intriguing reserve by canoe as you travel through the Panayacu River delta. The rivers and lakes are home to piranhas, monkey fish, and white caiman. Sip refreshing beverages and enjoy an Amazon-style BBQ feast.

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from $2,297

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Uakari Floating Lodge

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the beauty of the Amazon
• Visit local communities
• Look for unique Amazonian wildlife

Starts / Ends

Uakari Floating Lodge / Uakari Floating Lodge

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Amazon on this 5-day tour from the comfort of the community-run Uakari Floating Lodge. Located in the Mamirauá Sustainable Developments Reserve, this floating lodge offers a full-service experience. Spend your time hiking or canoeing through the forest learning about the local habitat and looking out for unique animals with your guide.

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from $543

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Peninsula Valdes Self-Drive

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $5,768

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Galapagos Experience

6 Day Itinerary

• Kayak to Manglecito Beach
• Visit Wizard Hill beach and Kicker
• See giant tortoises in highlands
• Enjoy Bahia Ballena tour

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San Cristobal / Puerto Ayora

Activities

Snorkeling, Adventure Options

Activity Level

Moderate

Embark on a 6-day adventure in the Galapagos Islands, starting with kayaking from San Cristobal to Manglecito Beach. Explore pristine beaches, snorkel at Kicker Rock, and encounter unique wildlife including blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and Galapagos tortoises.

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from $2,047

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Trekking Along the Avenue of Volcanoes in Ecuador

8 Day Itinerary

• Witness Cotopaxi volcano
• Trek along Toachi canyon
• Explore Chimborazo Volcano
• Discover Llanganates National Park

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Cotopaxi / Quito

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience an exciting 8-day Avenue of Volcanoes adventure trip. Hike, and witness stunning views of Cotopaxi, Quilotoa Lake, and Chimborazo. Explore Llanganates National Park, indulge in outdoor activities in Baños, and visit captivating waterfalls. Conclude in Quito City.

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from $90,000

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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Admire incredible wildlife
• See unique bird species
• Explore with your private group
• Explore volcanic landscapes

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Baltra / Genovesa

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos covering some of the most beautiful islands including San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa.

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from $10,588

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

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Variable

Adventure in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $6,560

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

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Nauta / Iquitos

Activities

Local Market Visits, Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.

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from $1,077

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Madidi Jungle Ecolodge

Bolivian Amazon - 6 Day Itinerary

• Search for Bolivian wildlife
• Enjoys views Madidi National Park
• Learn about traditional customs
• Explore the town of Rurrenabaque

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La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 6-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Madidi Jungle Ecolodge - Owned and operated by an indigenous community in Bolivia. Here, learn to see the jungle through the eyes of the local Quechua Indians as you explore and look for wildlife and learn about traditional farming & cuisine.

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from $5,356

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Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North

10 Day Itinerary

• Rafting adventure on Petrohue River
• Cochamo Valley Exploration
• Paddling in Reloncaví Fjord
• Trek the North Patagonian Andes

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Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Village Visits, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

On the 10-day Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North tour, explore Puerto Varas and the Chilean Patagonia Lake District. Highlights include a walking tour along Lake Llanquihue, rafting on the Petrohue River, a visit to Cochamo Valley, and a paddling adventure in the Reloncavi Fjord. Conclude the trip with a trek through the North Patagonian Andes.

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from $3,406

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Guyana Rainforest

6 Day Itinerary

• Kaietur and Roinduik Falls
• Paddle Burro Burro River
• Search for diverse wildlife
• Stay in 150 yr old heritage house

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 6-day tour takes you to the remote Guyana Amazon, where you can observe birds on Surama Mountain, visit the Amerindian Village of Surama and paddle along the Burro Burro River. Wildlife like spider monkeys, river otters & tapirs highlight the trip. End your journey Kaeiteur Waterfall, which rises more than five times the height of Niagara Falls.

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from $1,646

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Lençóis Maranhenses Trekking

6 Day Itinerary

• Trek through dunes & lagoons
• Swim in clear freshwater pools
• Explore the town of Baixa Grande
• Walk the charming streets of Atins

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Moderate

Begin your 6-day Brazil trek in Sao Luis de Maranhao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent colonial architecture. For the next few days hike, swim, and explore your way through Brazil's white sand dunes on this expedition tour of Lenois Maranhenses National Park. You'll also visit the small town of Baixa Grande and the Rio Negro.

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from $766

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Choro Trek

3 Day Itinerary

• Hike in the peaks of the Andes
• Look for animals along the way
• Visit pristine waterfalls

Activity Level

Challenging

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.

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from $275,405

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Private Charter - Western & Eastern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Explore Tagus Cove
• Marvel at Urbina Bay
• Visit Santa Cruz highlands
• Encounter diverse wildlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a private 9-day Western & Eastern Galapagos Islands trip aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Discover Bachas Beach, Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, Santiago Island, and more. Witness unique wildlife, hike, snorkel, and savor the stunning natural beauty of the Galapagos Islands.

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from $246,905

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Private Charter - Central East & Southern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
• Visit Rábida's red sand beach
• See marine iguanas at Punta Pitt
• Encounter wildlife at Isla Lobos

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Explore Central East & Southern Islands on this 8-day private cruise aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Visit Baltra and meet giant tortoises. Enjoy geological wonders and encounter diverse wildlife on Rábida, Bartolomé, South Plaza, and Santa Fe. End at Fausto Llerena Breeding Center to see Galápagos tortoises and support conservation efforts.

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from $155,705

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Private Charter - Central East Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Explore the Santa Cruz highlands
• Hike to Bartolomé's summit
• Land at South Plaza for forest walk
• Greet playful sea lions

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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

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Variable

Set sail on a 5-day private cruise from Baltra to San Cristobal aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Central East Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands and lava tunnels, Rábida's red sand beach, Bartolomé's volcanic panoramas, and South Plaza's land iguanas. Discover more flora and fauna while enjoying up-close wildlife encounters.

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from $155,705

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Relax and swim at Bachas Beach
• Spot flightless cormorants at Tagus
• Visit Darwin's Lake and snorkel
• Witness flightless cormorants

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Set off on a 5-day private Western Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Begin at Baltra and sail to Bachas Beach for wildlife encounters. Explore Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, and Vicente Roca Point, discovering rich marine life. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour Island before disembarking in Baltra.

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from $117,705

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

• Spot giant tortoises in Highlands
• Visit Cerro Dragón and see iguanas
• Explore Genovesa Island's paradise

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Embark on a private 4-day North & Central Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Observe Santa Cruz Highlands' giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Journey to Dragon Hill, home to land iguanas and flamingos then visit Chinese Hat. Explore El Barranco cliffs and Darwin Bay's bird paradise. Conclude with a visit in Black Turtle Cove.

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