12-Day South America Tours - Unique 12-Day tours to South America

Accommodations

BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

Hiking In Patagonia - Glaciers & Torres Del Paine - 12 Days

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Hiking in Patagonia - Glaciers & Torres del Paine - 12 days

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Our tour guide Iara Musumeci was amazing, she was customer focused and guided us with local assistance to some amazing places, whilst always ensuring we were safe and able to complete the hikes. The holiday format was very good apart from one night of camping in a tent after a wet hike. Overall it was a great holiday of a lifetime and I would thoroughly recommend Explore as a default holiday company.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Mirador Base Torre

Buenos Aires, Mirador Base Torres, El Chaltén, Los Glaciares National Park, Los Huemules Private Reserve, Fitz Roy, Torres del Paine National Park

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Duration12 days

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Santiago To Buenos Aires: Volcanos, Valleys & The Lake District - 12 Days

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Santiago to Buenos Aires: Volcanos, Valleys & the Lake District - 12 days

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Pack your bags and get ready to bounce through South America on this 12-day ride full of wild nature, epic nights, and laid-back lake vibes. Start in Santiago and hop an overnight bus to Pucón, where volcanoes, hot springs, and endless adventure await. Cruise through Chile’s dreamy Lake District with a chill stop in Puerto Varas, then cross into Argentina to explore the outdoorsy paradise of Bariloche. Hike, bike, or just soak it all in — your pace, your way. Wrap things up in buzzing Buenos Aires with tango, steak, and one last big night out. This is South America in full colour, and you’re living it large.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Santiago, Pucon, P

Buenos Aires, Santiago, Pucon, Puerto Varas, San Carlos de Bariloche

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Duration12 days

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Antarctica: The White Continent - 12 Days

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Antarctica: The White Continent - 12 days

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Discover the magic and wonder of the “White Continent” – Antarctica. Arrive in the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires, before flying over Patagonia to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and seeing Terra del Fuego. Begin your Antarctic expedition by crossing the Drake Passage. See breaching whales crashing and scenes of pure ice walls as you observe from the deck of the ship. Explore on shore with our passionate ship's naturalists and learn about the local populations of penguins, seals, and humpback whales. Explore vistas of blue-white glaciers and busy penguin rookeries on an unforgettable expedition cruise.

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Ship Cabin

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Pas

Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, At Sea, Antarctic Circle

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Duration12 days

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Real Bolivia & Argentina - 12 days

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Get off the tourist trail on this extraordinary adventure through Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Kick things off in the Altiplano city of La Paz and check out the potions and artifacts at the local Witches' Market. Journey to the Salar de Uyuni salt flats – one of the most remarkable landscapes on the planet. Drive through the Atacama Desert past volcanoes, lakes, llamas and flamingos, then dip into San Pedro de Atacama in Chile to soak up more desert scenery. Your adventure wraps up in the lively city of Buenos Aires in Argentina, where you’ll sample some local snacks at the market and say goodbye to your new group of friends.

Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, La Paz, Uyuni, Sal

Buenos Aires, La Paz, Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Salta

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Duration12 days

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Best Of Antarctica: Whale Discovery - 12 Days

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Best of Antarctica: Whale Discovery - 12 days

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All aboard – the journey of a lifetime awaits. Set sail towards the Antarctic Peninsula, where whales gather in their largest numbers, on this 12-day expedition designed especially for wildlife-lovers and epic adventurers. Follow the migration paths of whales and spot seals, penguins and seabirds along the way. Explore the frozen wilderness from the deck of the Ocean Nova and from a fleet of up-close-and-personal Zodiacs, scanning for underwater silhouettes. Take an optional expedition by day paddle or choose to take a reinvigorating polar plunge. Among electric blue glaciers, this by-sea adventure provides the best opportunity for whale-spotting and once-in-a-lifetime exploration.

Polar expeditions and cruise

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Ship Cabin

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage

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Duration12 days

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Incas, Titicaca & La Paz - 12 Days - 12 Days

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Incas, Titicaca & La Paz - 12 days

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Travel from Lima to La Paz on this 12 day tour, taking in the highlights of Peru before crossing into Bolivia to visit the charming lakeside town of Copacabana and the world's highest capital city. Discover the delights of Lima, Cusco and La Paz on guided city tours and take a boat trip on Lake Titicaca to meet the islanders. Explore Pisac and Ollantaytambo Fortress in the beautiful Sacred Valley and marvel at Machu Picchu, the spectacular lost city of the Incas.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lima, La Paz, Copacabana, Cusco

Lima, La Paz, Copacabana, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Puno

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Duration12 days

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Patagonian Panorama - 12 days

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From Santiago to Buenos Aires, take in the natural wonders of Patagonia in under two weeks. Explore Chile and Argentina’s capital cities, visit the mystical island of Chiloe, marvel at the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier and explore Torres del Paine National Park by boat.

National parks

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Santiago, Valparai

Buenos Aires, Santiago, Valparaiso, Puerto Varas, Chiloe Island, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier

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Duration12 days

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Amazing Costa Rica - 12 days

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Uncover Costa Rica during this twelve-day amazing adventure. Beginning and ending in the capital, San Jose, this tour offers you the chance to discover different aspects of this emblematic destination. Spend precious time visiting the Tortuguero canals. Learn how Costa Rica’s unique climate and diverse landscapes provide perfect growing conditions for gourmet coffee beans. Enjoy the sweetest rainforest experience, discovering the ancient secrets of chocolate: from its discovery and use, in tropical America, to the processing of the product we know and enjoy today. Hike on the Arenal Volcano, with astonishing views, ear-catching information, unbelievable stories and the chance to meet the local wildlife, will remain your favourite memories of Costa Rica after this experience.

Active and outdoorBeach

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Tortug

San Jose, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde

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Duration12 days

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Premium Peru with Ica Valley - 12 days

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Coloured by historic buildings, vibrant wildlife and lush rainforests, Peru is a sight to behold. Join a local leader to discover the Inca, indigenous and modern sides of Peru on an immersive 12-day Premium journey. From the charm of Lima to the wonders of the Ica Valley, the incredible biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest, the historically rich city of Cusco and the spectacular Inca ruins of Machu Picchu – this adventure takes you straight to the heart of it all. Get a real look at local life and leave with memories to last a lifetime.

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ica

Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ica, Puerto Maldonado, Ollantaytambo

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Duration12 days

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Natural Wonders Of Brazil - 12 Days - 12 Days

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Natural Wonders of Brazil - 12 days

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Discover the wonders of Brazil in 12 captivating days. Take in spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro from the top of Corcovado Mountain, marvel at the iconic Christ the Redeemer and stroll along Copacabana Beach. Marvel at the spectacular Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian and Argentine side and explore the capital Brasilia, a masterpiece of modernist architecture. Spend four nights in the Pantanal wetlands, spotting incredible wildlife and enjoying the activities on offer, including a horse ride across the savannah. Then wing your way back to Rio where this remarkable adventure ends.

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Rio de Janeiro, Foz Do Iguacu, Brasília

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Duration12 days

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South America 12-Day Tours and Trips

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Hiking in Patagonia - Glaciers & Torres del Paine - 12 days

Santiago to Buenos Aires: Volcanos, Valleys & the Lake District - 12 days

Antarctica: The White Continent - 12 days

Real Bolivia & Argentina - 12 days

Best of Antarctica: Whale Discovery - 12 days

Incas, Titicaca & La Paz - 12 days

Patagonian Panorama - 12 days

Amazing Costa Rica - 12 days

Premium Peru with Ica Valley - 12 days

Page 2 of The Best 12-day Trips in South America with 127 Reviews

Natural Wonders of Brazil - 12 days

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South America 12-Day Tours and Trips

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