Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Galapagos by Catamaran: An Intimate Voyage

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina

• See wildlife and landscapes
• See Galapagos sea lions
• See flightless cormorant
• Visit giant tortoises

Starts / Ends

Guayaquil / Guayaquil

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whale Watching

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Variable

Set sail on a 10-day Galapagos cruise adventure aboard National Geographic Delfina. Encounter diverse wildlife, from playful sea lions to rare Galapagos penguins, amidst stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.

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from $8,250

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Islands Circumnavigation II

15 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Ride a boat to Black Turtle Cove
• Visit El Junco Lagoon
• Explore the Sierra Negra
• Observe iguanas feeding

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Board the Cachalote Explorer for an extensive tour of the Galapagos Islands. Spend your time at places like Cerro Brujo, Devil's Crown and the Charles Darwin Research Center on this 15-day adventure!

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from $6,388

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top II

• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Observe birds on El Barroco
• Explore Rabida Island
• Swim & Snorkel at Chinese Hat

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Enjoy the Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top II in 8 days, explore the magical landscapes with unique wildlife like sea lions, brown pelicans, blue-footed boobies and sally light-foot crabs. There is an endless list of activities to do on the different islands.

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from $4,400

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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Cachalote Explorer

• Visit a tortoise breeding center
• Explore Elizabeth Bay
• Take a hike in Bartolome
• Snorkel in Isabela

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Explore the Western Islands of the Galapagos on this exciting tour! Experience the red shores of Rabida and the lava flows on Chinese Hat on your 8-day cruise aboard the Cachalote Explorer.

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from $2,600

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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo III

• Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
• See Bachas Beach's floating pier
• Snorkel and kayak at Sullivan Bay
• Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the North Central Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard Nemo III

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from $162

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Mountain Bike to Coroico

1 Day Itinerary

• Bike through the Yungas Valley
• Stop for photos of sites on the way

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Challenging

Take a downhill ride into the village of Coroico enjoying the incredible views of the semitropical Yungas Valley.

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from $101

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Colonial Tour with Larco Museum

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This half-day cultural tour of Lima takes you to the main historical highlights of the city, starting with the Larco Museum located in a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid and brimming with gold and silver artifacts and ancient art. The next stop is the Main Square, where you will see the presidential palace, the Lima Cathedral, and other historical buildings.

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from $250,209

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Private Charter - Southeastern Islands Aboard Isabela II

7 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a panga around Gardner Bay
• Relax on a white-sand beach
• View giant tortoises
• Explore Fernandina

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Take a 7-day Galapagos tour to explore the Southern Islands. During your private voyage on the Isabela II, visit the unique islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Fernandina, and North Seymour. Experience great swimming and snorkeling opportunities, hike volcanic trails, and admire the most memorable landscapes. 

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from $287,358

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta

• Observe giant tortoises
• Snorkel with sea lions
• Hike to a red-footed booby colony
• Visit Pinnacle Rock

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Discover the spectacular northern islands aboard the La Pinta on a 5-day private Galapagos adventure. This small ship adventure takes you to the islands of Santa Cruz, Bartolome, and Genovesa. Admire sea lions, sea birds, and giant Galapagos tortoises which first made this island archipelago famous.

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from $185,873

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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
• Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
• Explore the cliffs of Isabela

Starts / Ends

Santa Cruz / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This private tour of the Northern Islands provides an unforgettable 5-day itinerary in the Galapagos, with some of the most unique wildlife in the world and the presence of islands that are continually forming. Your adventure begins in Santa Cruz and concludes in Baltra, with stops on the gorgeous islands of Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and Santa Fe.

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from $185,873

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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II

• Admire Bartolome's scenery
• Swim across Sullivan Bay
• Discover Dragon Hill

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark Isabela II on a 5-day private western Galapagos journey that begins in Santa Cruz and ends in Baltra, with stops in Puerto Ayora, Bartolome, Santiago, and Isabela. Observe abundant wildlife, including colonies of Galapagos fur seals, the nesting sites of Nazca boobies, not to mention flightless cormorants, penguins, and marine iguanas.

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from $178,101

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation II Aboard Anahi

15 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Explore Isabela's lava tunnels
• Ascend Sierra Negra
• Discover unique wetland birds
• Swim around Pinnacle Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 15-day private Galapagos Islands circumnavigation cruise on Anahi. Explore Isabela's Las Tintoreras and Sierra Negra Volcano, snorkel with diverse marine life, visit Rábida's red rocks, and discover wildlife at North Seymour and Bachas Beach. Conclude with visits to Charles Darwin Research Station and Fausto Llerena Center.

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from $137,000

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Private Charter - Darwin's Odyssey Aboard Tribute

7 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

• Explore Santa Cruz
• Visit Punta Moreno
• Hike Sierra Negra's volcanic rim
• See flightless cormorants

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 7-day private Darwin's Odyssey cruise aboard Tribute through the Central and West Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz for giant tortoises, snorkel with playful sea creatures, hike Sierra Negra volcano, and witness unique wildlife like flightless cormorants and Galapagos penguins.

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from $149,190

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Private Charter - South & Central Islands Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Walk along a white coral sand beach
• Learn the history of Floreana
• Lounge alongside sleeping sea lions
• Dive & Snorkel around Kicker Rock

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Embark the M/C Endemic on an 8-day enchanting private cruise through the central and southern islands of the Galapagos. Enjoy friendly interaction with the island's playful sea lions in San Cristobal, the abundance of wildlife on Española, and the unique green sand beaches of Cormorant point. Relax in luxury while sailing the Galapagos Islands.

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from $142,485

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Private Charter - Islands Circumnavigation I Aboard Anahi

12 Day Itinerary aboard Anahi

• Walk through Las Tintoreras
• Observe unique wetland birds
• Visit Punta Espinoza
• Snorkel at Punta Vicente Roca

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Circumnavigate the Galapagos Islands on this 12-day private cruise, experiencing the best that the archipelago has to offer. Explore South Plaza, San Cristobal, Isabela, Genovesa, Santa Fe, and more! Abundant wildlife viewing opportunities await as you traverse the islands, snorkel in the clear waters, or enjoy a relaxing swim off the pristine shores.

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from $111,790

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Private Charter - Luxury West & Central Galapagos Cruise Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Admire Isabela's abundant bird life
• Visit Rabida Island
• Look for penguins at Tagus Cove
• Hike & swim at Santigo Island

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A 6-day private cruise on board the M/C Endemic takes you through Western and Central Galapagos. Wildlife observation possibilities abound while traversing the islands, snorkeling in the crystal clear waters, or relaxing on the pristine shoreline. Sail through Baltra, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, and Rabida, among other places.

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from $111,790

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Private Charter - North & Central Islands + Floreana Aboard M/C Galapagos Endemic

6 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Climb Prince Philip’s Steps
• Discover North Seymour Island
• Admire Red and Blue-footed Boobies
• Swim & snorkel across clear waters

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Discover the North and Central Galapagos Islands' natural beauty and wildlife on a 6-day cruise aboard the M/C Endemic. Sail across some of the most emblematic islands of Baltra, Bartholomew, Floreana, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa. Enjoy snorkeling, boating, bird-watching, and island exploration with a native national park guide.

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from $96,440

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Private Charter - Enchanted Escape Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute

• Explore Santa Cruz El Chato Reserve
• Witness playful Galapagos sea lions
• See yellow-crowned night herons
• Visit Post Office Bay

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the exciting 5-day private South & East Enchanted Escape Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter giant tortoises in Santa Cruz, sea lions at Mosquera, and 'Galapagos dragons' at South Plaza. Visit Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, and El Soplador. Conclude with the Interpretation Center visit before departure.

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