Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

from $4,035

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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
• Learn about Galapagos conservation
• Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
• Snorkel among unique wildlife
• Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
• View giant Galapagos tortoises

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

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from $4,050

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris

• Snorkel across Gardner Bay
• Visit Punta Cormorant
• Observe Galapagos penguins

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.

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from $997

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Huasi

5 Day Itinerary

• Learn about Kichwa worldview
• Encounter diverse bird species
• Experience the wayusada ritual

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower, and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.

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from $199

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Colonia

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Take a trip to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, a charming seaside town. Walking tours of the coastal promenade, Real de San Carlos with its bullfighting arena, the Old Town and museums are all included in the tour, which is tailored to your interests.

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from $252

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Estancia Don Silvano (shared)

1 Day Itinerary

• Day trip to Estancia Don Silvano
• Go on a horseback ride
• Enjoy a BBQ lunch

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Marvel at the horse-riding skills of the gauchos or cowboys on a day tour to Estancia Don Silvano. Other activities include horseback riding, folk dancing, ring races, square races, and boleadora demos.

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from $3,145

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Grand Majestic

• Visit historic Floreana Island
• Admire unique Galapagos wildlife
• Kayak along Gardener Bay

Activity Level

Variable

Have you dreamed of sailing and exploring the Galapagos Islands at the same time? Join the Majestic on this exceptional 4-day expedition. Discover Cormorant Point, with more than 50 volcanic cones rising in an 80-mile area. Gardener Bay offers great opportunities for enjoying some beach time in the Galapagos.

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from $271

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Tigre Delta

½ Day Itinerary

• Explore Tigre Delta
• Visit the famed local market
• Sail along the Paraná River delta

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

The 9-square-mile island city of Tigre, just north of Buenos Aires, is a must-see. Sail through the delta, going through an endless number of channels and forest-covered islands. This expedition concludes with a guided ferry cruise of the Paraná River delta.

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from $12,163

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

• Swim and snorkel at Sullivan Bay
• Observe Darwin Bay's wildlife
• Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Black Turtle Cove

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day Galapagos cruise on the Tip Top II offers a fully immersive experience in the unique landscapes and rich wildlife shores and beaches of the archipelago. Explore the islands daily by foot, snorkel, kayak, and Zodiac cruise expeditions, and experience the most incredible close encounters with the diverse wildlife.

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from $160,450

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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire South Plaza's beauty
• Observe Giant Land Tortoises
• Visit the famous Urbina Bay
• Look out for amazing wilflife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / North Seymour

Activity Level

Variable

The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands. The Infinity offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder next to your own group of up to 20 guests! Sailing across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Isabela, Fernandina, and more.

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from $4,700

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Eastern Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

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

Activity Level

Variable

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

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from $3,800

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Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy

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

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 adventure aboard the EcoGalaxy.

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from $19,855

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Galapagos Grace Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• View Kicker Rock
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Leave a card in Post Office Bay
• Walk up the beach of Darwin Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Indulge in the beauty of the Galapagos as you wander across island trails, explore lagoons, and swim and snorkel in crystalline waters. This 15-day tour allows you to enjoy close encounters with the creatures that call these islands home.

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from $111,386

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Private Charter - North and South Islands

9 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• Observe seabirds on North Seymour
• Explore El Barranco’s cliffs
• Walk Mosquera Islet’s vibrant shore
• Explore Bartolome’s volcanic landsc

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 9-day private charter cruise aboard the Seaman Journey to explore the Northern Islands of the Galapagos. Experience breathtaking volcanic landscapes and encounter the archipelago’s diverse wildlife.

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from $83,540

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Private Charter - Western Islands

7 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• Observe colonies of marine iguanas
• Explore the diverse marine life
• Visit lava tubes and lava flows
• View historical inscriptions

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Journey to the western islands of the Galapagos on this 7-day cruise on the Seaman Journey. Discover the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife of Baltra, Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, and Santiago Islands.

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from $55,693

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Private Charter - Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Relax on volcanic black sand beach
• Marvel at Bartolome Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Journey to the Northern Islands of the Galapagos on this 5-day cruise aboard the Seaman Journey. Discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, from volcanic landscapes to vibrant wildlife.

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from $55,693

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Private Charter - Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey

• Snorkel at Champion Islet
• Visit Cormorant Point’s flamingos
• See diverse wildlife and birds
• Hike Punta Pitt’s landscapes
• Relax on Gardner Bay

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 5-day private charter cruise aboard the Seaman Journey to explore the Southern Islands of the Galapagos. Discover stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife in this extraordinary archipelago.

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from $130,610

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Private Charter - Southwestern Islands Aboard Anahi

11 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Visit the Interpretation Center
• Experience the letter exchange
• Explore Punta Espinoza
• Snorkel in Tagus Cove

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day private cruise aboard Anahi for a Southwestern Galápagos Islands adventure. From scenic walks and sea lion encounters in San Cristobal to snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, exploring volcanoes on Isabela, and marveling at unique landscapes on Rábida and Bartolomé, this journey unveils a variety of wildlife and breathtaking vistas.

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from $47,513

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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Anahi

4 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Explore the Interpretation Center
• Observe Frigate birds
• Discover Punta Suárez's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day private Southern Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Anahi. Explore San Cristobal's Interpretation Center and 'La Colina de las Fragatas'. Encounter diverse wildlife at Punta Suárez and Bahía Gardner. Visit Punta Cormorant's flamingo lagoon and snorkel at Devil's Crown. Discover Bahía "Post Office" and Asilo de la Paz.

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