South America Group Tours
Whether you're traveling alone, with friends, or with family, a South America group tour ensures comfort and convenience. Everything from lodging to transportation is taken care of, so you can have a relaxing and hassle-free journey. Accompanied by like-minded travelers, discover breathtaking destinations like Machu Picchu and explore the sacred lands of the Incas. Make friends on a cycling trip through the Salar de Uyuni salt flats and the ravines and rainforests across Chile & Argentina, or embark on a guided tour of Costa Rica to discover the serene beaches and pristine waters of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Find some of our top South America group tours below. If you’d like to travel with a smaller pack, consider a South America family tour package.
10 Best South America Group Tours
Explore our most popular multiday group tours in South America — top-rated and expertly guided experiences, and shared travel moments.
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From South America to the world, Bookmundi's group tours make exploring effortless. Every detail — from itinerary to accommodation and transport — is pre-organized, so you can simply enjoy the journey. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with family and friends, we have a group tour waiting for you.
South America Travel Styles
Explore South America with our diverse travel styles! Choose from luxurious tours that pamper you with comfort and elegance, or budget-friendly options that let you experience the beauty of South America without breaking the bank. Whether you're indulging in fine dining or discovering hidden gems, there's a perfect adventure waiting for you.
Popular Countries for Group Tours in South America
Discover the best countries in South America for group tours. Compare destinations, read traveler reviews, and find group tours that match your interests across the continent.
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Why Choose a Group Tour in South America?
South America Rewards Well-Planned Logistics
South America is vast, and distances between major attractions are often much greater than they appear. A trip that combines Machu Picchu, the Uyuni Salt Flats, Patagonia, Rio de Janeiro, or the Galapagos can involve multiple flights, border crossings, long road journeys, and varying transport standards. Group tours take the complexity out of planning by coordinating routes, transfers, accommodations, and schedules. This allows travelers to focus on the experience rather than the logistics, while also reducing the risk of costly mistakes or missed connections in unfamiliar destinations.
Access to High-Demand Attractions Is Easier
Many of South America's most sought-after experiences require advance planning. Machu Picchu entrance permits can sell out months ahead, Galapagos cruises have limited capacity, and popular Patagonia treks often require early bookings. Even attractions such as the Inca Trail, Amazon lodges, and certain national parks have visitor limits or seasonal restrictions. Group tours typically secure these arrangements well in advance and bundle them into the itinerary, helping travelers avoid the stress of coordinating multiple reservations across different countries and booking systems.
Traveling Together Adds Comfort and Reassurance
South America is generally rewarding and welcoming, but navigating language differences, busy transport hubs, remote regions, and unfamiliar local customs can feel daunting, especially for first-time visitors. Group tours provide an extra layer of support through experienced tour leaders, local guides, and fellow travelers. Whether crossing borders, adjusting to high altitudes in the Andes, or exploring large cities, having assistance readily available can make the journey feel smoother and more comfortable. The shared experience also creates opportunities to form friendships along the way.
Shared Costs Can Deliver Better Value
Many of South America's most memorable experiences involve transportation and logistics that become more affordable when costs are shared. This includes airport transfers, guided excursions, Amazon boat journeys, Patagonia transportation, and visits to remote archaeological or natural sites. Group tours often benefit from negotiated rates for accommodations, activities, and transport that would cost more when booked independently. For travelers covering multiple countries or regions, these savings can add up quickly, making it possible to enjoy a broader and more comprehensive South American adventure without significantly increasing the budget.
South America Tours for all Age Groups
Find tours designed for every age group, from young adventurers to senior travelers. Travel with like-minded explorers and enjoy experiences tailored to your needs.
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Reviews of our South America Group Tours
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Roberto was an excellent tour leader with a wealth of information about architecture, history, flora and fauna. He was a walking Google! He was enthusiastic and made the tour a lot of fun. He was also genuinely caring of each one of us (always carrying water and reminding us to hydrate and apply sun block, among other things!) The highlights of the tour include Cuicocha lake, Cotopaxi volcano, Mindo, and most definitely the Galapagos for its abundance of animals. Everyday was a new adventure during the 2 week tour. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
One of the most unforgettable trips of my life. The Salkantay trek was breathtaking — snow-capped peaks, changing landscapes, and finally arriving at Machu Picchu made every step worth it. Alpaca Expedition handled every detail, from camping to meals, so we could just enjoy the journey.
It was a most enjoyable trip. Coming back home everyone was anxious waiting to hear about this trip. Costa Rica is a beautiful country, with friendly people, and clean delicious food. Incredibly fortunate I was able to have this experience. The Arenal volcano, the hanging bridges, the beach, it was great!!!
This was one of our best vacation/trips. Insight Vacations did an excellent job with our itinerary and the amount of places we visited and things we did. Really saw a lot of the cultural that we would have missed as just a tourist on our own. Hotels and food were the best. Bring a 220V converter for the room and a phone charging cord with a USB end as that was what is available on most busses and train.
Arturo was an amazing guide. Knowledge was exceptional and very helpful especially when some guests felt unwell. His patience and sense of humour also added to a first class trip,
The trip packed a lot in to it so I would strongly recommend anyone thinking about this trip to add a few days to the start in Salvador (as I did) or to add some days at the end in Rio. The travel, with 7 internal flights is quite wearing but the rewards are amazing. Tremendous wildlife in the Amazon and Pantanal, great scenery at Iguaçu, the Amazon and Rio and a wonderful range of colour, culture, music and vibe in Salvador. Diego was an excellent leader, the group was very good, the transport and hotels were good and the whole experience totally unforgettable. A shame we had two days of rain in Rio, but who can control the weather ?
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