Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

from $82,400

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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Learn about local conservation
• Follow Charles Darwin´s steps
• Visit the Highlands of Santa Cruz
• Swim and snorkel at Gardner Bay

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Set sail on Archipel I for an 8-day private Galapagos expedition voyage to see the best of the southern Galapagos. Explore some of the most beautiful islands including Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, South Plazas, and Santa Fe. Spot a myriad of native species, including sea lions, sharks, marine birds, and sea turtles.

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from $82,400

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Private Charter - Western Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Meet Galapagos giant tortoises
• Zodiac cruise to a penguin colony
• Swim and snorkel with sea lions
• Learn about conservation topics

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San Cristobal / Baltra

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Variable

Explore the western islands of the Galapagos on this 8-day private cruise aboard Archipel I. This voyage features the most sought-after destinations in this region, including Santa Cristobal, South Plazas, Santa Fe, Floreana, Santa Cruz, and Isabela. Hike fresh-water pools and lagoons and snorkel in the most spectacular and wildlife-rich waters.

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from $1,648

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Cotopaxi Trekking

7 Day Itinerary

• Take in the volcanic mountain views
• Hike through native Andean forest
• Visit an Andean Cowboy community
• Explore Inca sites

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience Cotopaxi National Park in a unique way as you trek the ancient roads of the Inca. The full day hikes will take you past Inca sites and offer stunning views of Cotopaxi volcano. During your five days of hiking you'll split your evenings between campsites and classic Haciendas.

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from $3,268

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Explora Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary

• Discover the mysteries of Rapa Nui
• Explore iconic sites
• Experience unique culture
• Enjoy adventure sports

Starts / Ends

Easter Island / Explora Rapa Nui

Activities

Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience Rapa Nui's history, culture, and landscapes on foot, by bicycle, and underwater with snorkeling and scuba diving. Enjoy a 5-day vacation at the Explora Rapa Nui hotel, surrounded by forests, grasslands, and views of the Pacific Ocean.

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from $4,145

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• View young and old tortoises
• Hike through San Cristobal
• Snorkel and swim with sea lions

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San Cristobal / Baltra

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Variable

Board the brand new Galapagos Horizon on this spectacular 4-day 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 $281

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Vina del Mar & Valparaiso

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit two distinct and atmospheric cities with a day tour of Chile's Pacific Coast. Begin in Viña del Mar, a leading beach destination and South America's second popular tourist city. Glimpse the ornate wooden buildings that line this charming coastal town before heading inland to Valparaiso, where you can explore cobblestone streets and wander historical markets.

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from $165

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Explore Santiago

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Start exploring Santiago, the capital of Chile, on this half-day tour! Visit La Moneda, and Plaza de Armas. Climb Cerro Santa Lucía and make your way through Bellavista's neighborhood.

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from $14,000

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Galapagos Outer Loop

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

• Explore beaches of the Galapagos
• Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
• Experience wonders of Española
• Discover Galapagos Wildlife

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San Cristobal / San Cristobal

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Variable

Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 

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from $4,292

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West & Central Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend

• Meet Nazca and red-footed boobies
• Tour a land iguanas' nesting site
• Explore Santa Fe's white beaches
• Snorkel with sea lions

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Board the Galapagos Legend and set sail for an 8-day cruise adventure around the west and central islands of the Galapagos. This cruise allows you to experience all the wildlife, landscapes and highlights of Santa Cruz, Genovesa, Santa Fe, Santiago, Isabela and Fernandina.

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from $964

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary

• See the traditional Kichwa Añangu
• Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
• Witness up to 11 species of parrots

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Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activities

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Enjoy a warm welcome, hike, kayak, and witness wildlife. Visit the parrot clay lick, learn about kichwa culture, and climb the observation tower. Experience traditional chants, taste local flavors, and go on a night walk. Conclude with the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.

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from $959

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Cotopaxi Mountain Biking

4 Day Itinerary

• Bike past Inca sites and lakes
• Ride to Santa Rita Reserve
• Stay at classic haciendas

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Biking

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience the exhilarating thrill of biking Cotopaxi National Park on this 4-day active Ecuador trip. Designed for experienced and advanced bikers, this challenging and beautiful itinerary takes its bikers through Santa Rita Ecological Reserve, El Tambo Trail, The Road of the Lahars, and down Cotopaxi Volcano itself.

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from $442

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Wine Tours - Premium Maipo Valley

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tour Perez Cruz, a boutique winery located on the estate grounds of the Perez Cruz family, then head towards Santa Rita winery to experience its grape variety garden. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Santa Rita's traditional restaurant, "Doña Paula," a beautiful mansion of colonial architecture with paintings displayed from artistic movements.

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from $4,164

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Galapagos Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
• Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
• Discover Galapagos origins
• Hike across Española Island

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful locations and breathtaking landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española and Floreana Islands.

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from $3,743

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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Learn about the Amazon's diversity
• Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
• Navigate pristine water sections

Starts / Ends

Coca / Yasuni National Park

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Anakonda. This luxury small-ship vessel takes you to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon to see the pink river dolphin, black caiman, and anaconda in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, monkeys, and hoatzins in the river.

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from $91,559

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Private Charter - Galapagos Eastern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
• Walk in South Plaza's cactus forest
• Swim and snorkel at Devil's Crown
• Hike across Española Island

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Enjoy this 8-day private cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos while exploring the most beautiful beaches and unique volcanic landscapes. Experience multiple wildlife encounters as you visit Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands.

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from $91,559

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Private Charter - Galapagos Northern Islands Aboard Corals

8 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Tour Dragon Hill´s wildlife
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
• Explore a volcanic black sand beach

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

Embark on the Corals for an 8-day private cruise of the Galapagos' Northern Islands, kayaking through crystal blue waters, swimming with sea lions, and hiking trails in the most amazing locations. Highlights of the north include the Santa Cruz highlands, the wildlife-rich Isabela, the cliff-lined Fernandina, and the black beaches of Santiago.

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from $13,300

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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

• Encounter incredible wildlife
• Experience the Galápagos undersea
• See daybreak over Machu Picchu
• Explore massive Ollantaytambo

Activities

Whale Watching, Land & Sea Exploration

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Variable

Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.

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from $5,995

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Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Enjoy Fernandina's landscapes
• Explore Espinosa Point
• Visit Giant Tortoises at El Chato
• Discover Post Office Bay

Activities

Snorkeling, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the shores of Isabela, Fernandina, Santiago Rabida, and Santa Cruz on this 7-day Western Islands Galapagos cruise on the Solaris. Walk along unique and colorful beaches, observe a large variety of extraordinary animals and plant species, and admire amazing geological formations. A wonderful way to experience the Galapagos!

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