Top South America Trips & Tours in May 2025

from $56,995

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Private Charter- Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Visit Vicente Roca Point
• Discover Alcedo volcano views
• Enjoy Bachas beach waters
• Experience North Seymour Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the most unique archipelagos on this 5-day cruise aboard M/Y Monserrat. Sail through the beautiful landscapes and see a wide range of wildlife, including flightless cormorants, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, and sea lions.

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from $4,800

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

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

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Venture to Peru to enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aria Amazon. 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 $1,382

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Expedition Emotion Trail

6 Day Itinerary

• Trek through dunes & lagoons
• Swim in clear freshwater pools
• Explore the Rio Preguicas
• Surf down the sand dunes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Brazil's Expedition Emotion Trail, which takes you across sand dunes and small lagoons and through several charming cities. Admire the architecture of Brazil's cities and treat yourself to the culture found in its small fishing villages. This guided crossing of the Emotion Trail will enchant you on your Brazilian tour.

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from $188

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Palcoyo Mountain

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit spectacular Palcoyo Mountain

Activity Level

Moderate

Join this private Full day trek to Palcoyo Mountain. Starting point of the hike to the impressive colored mountain range of Palcoyo. Unlike the 7-colour mountain of Vinicunca, Palcoyo acquires this coloration due to minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, among others, accumulated over millions of years and that nowadays offer a visual spectacle.

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from $85,673

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Private Charter - Southern Galapagos Journey

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Walk on the shore of North Seymour
• Learn about tortoises
• Observe shore birds
• Snorkel and swim around a reef

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Take a private trip to the Southern Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Galapagos Sea Star. Learn about tortoises, visit Post Office Bay and spot sea lions on this 6-day tour.

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from $68,374

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Private Charter - Northern Galapagos Journey

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Witness a nesting site for boobies
• Explore white coral sand beaches

Activity Level

Variable

The Galapagos Sea Star hosts this tour of the Galapagos Islands' Northern Islands. Observe colonies of sea lions and penguins, experience incredible views, and bird-watch on Genovesa during this 5-day private tour.

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from $5,706

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Southern Galapagos Journey

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Walk on the shore of North Seymour
• Learn about tortoises
• Observe shore birds
• Snorkel and swim around a reef

Activity Level

Variable

Take a trip to the Southern Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Galapagos Sea Star. Learn about tortoises, visit Post Office Bay and spot sea lions on this 6-day tour.

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from $4,554

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Northern Galapagos Journey

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Witness a nesting site for boobies
• Explore white coral sand beaches

Activity Level

Variable

Travel through the Northern Islands of the Galapagos aboard the Galapagos Sea Star. Observe colonies of sea lions and penguins, experience incredible views and bird-watch on Genovesa during this 5-day tour.

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from $1,940

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Nayara Hangaroa Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary

• See the superb Moai Stone Statues
• Discover beautiful volcanoes
• Explore the town of Hanga Roa

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Biking, Adventure Options, Scuba Diving, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Rapa Nui on this 5-day Easter Island trip. Uncover the mysteries of an enigmatic culture as you stroll around Hanga Roa village, connecting with the earth and learning the legends and traditions of the Rapa Nui.

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from $2,850

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Amazing Isabela at Scalesia Lodge

Hotel-Based Tour - 5 Day Itinerary

• Encounter plentiful wildlife
• Actively explore Isabela
• Walk along Sierra Negra Volcano

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 5-day land-based tour of the Galapagos Islands will take you to Isabela Island to explore the marine and terrestrial sanctuaries by snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and biking. The unparalleled wildlife that you will encounter includes sea lions, giant turtles, marine iguanas, all manner of birds, & countless fish!

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from $478

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Skylodge Extension

2 Day Itinerary

• Climb a cliff in the Sacred Valley
• Stargaze from aclear luxury suite
• Zipline to the Sacred Valley floor

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Moderate

Sleep thousands of feet above the Sacred Valley in a transparent luxury capsule secured to the cliff side. Climb 1,313 feet (400m) of Via Ferrata to spend the night in your completely transparent hanging bedroom with amazing views of this mystic valley and the stars above. This is the most active, thrilling way to experience the Sacred Valley.

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from $575

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Whole Day Cabo Polonio Hiking Tour

1 Day Itinerary

• Whole-day hiking tour in Cabo
• Scenic drive to Valizas village
• South America's largest sea lion co
• Desert hike with views of Atlantic

Starts / Ends

Punta del Este / Punta del Este

Activities

Village Visits, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Join a hiking tour from Valizas to Cabo Polonio and explore South America's largest sea lion colony. Enjoy a scenic 3-hour desert trek with ocean views and return to your starting point via a 4x4 truck. The excursion starts and ends at hotels located in Punta, La Barra, or Jose Ignacio.

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from $244

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Palcoyo mountain with visit to Qeswachaca

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit spectacular Palcoyo Mountain
• Visit Qeswachaka Bridge

Activity Level

Moderate

Join this private Full day trek to Palcoyo Mountain with visit to Qeswachaca. Palcoyo acquires coloration due to minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, among others, accumulated over millions of years and that nowadays offer a visual spectacle.

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from $75

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La Paz City and Moon Valley

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join a half-day tour to Bolivia’s two most visited cities, La Paz and Moon Valley. Tour La Paz, a city of contrasts with historic and modern structures guarded by Mount Illimani. Visit Plaza Murillo, Calle Jaén, and the Witches' Market. Continue south to the residential districts of Obrajes, Calacoto, and La Florida, as well as the well-known Moon Valley.

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from $55

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Guayaquil City

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this three-hour tour to the main port of Ecuador, visit the highlights of Guayaquil, including Bolivar Park, the Old South Market, Administration Square, and Barrio de las Penas.

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from $85,673

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Private Charter - Western Galapagos Journey

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Visit the Charles Darwin Center
• Explore the Tintoreras by zodiac
• See the Galapagos Penguins
• Learn about island geology

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Isla Lobos

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the western islands of Isabela and Fernandina on this 6-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sea Star. The natural wonders and precious wildlife of the islands make this cruise a unique and exciting experience for the entire family.

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from $5,706

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Western Galapagos Journey

6 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Sea Star

• Visit the Charles Darwin Center
• Explore the Tintoreras by zodiac
• See the Galapagos Penguins
• Learn about island geology

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the western islands of Isabela and Fernandina on this 6 day cruise aboard the Galapagos Sea Star. The natural wonders and precious wildlife of the islands makes a cruise here a unique and exciting experience for young and old.

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from $10,450

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Following Darwin's Footsteps

8 Day Itinerary aboard Grace

• Relax on an olivine crystal beach
• Spot land iguanas on a hike
• Visit Tagus Cove
• Enjoy exploratory snorkeling

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a memorable vacation aboard the Grace. The 8-day journey allows for many close encounters with Galapagos wildlife. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and kayaking in clear waters. Explore South Plaza, Genovesa, Isabela and more on this tour!

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