10 Best South America Multiday Tours in December 2026

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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.

Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (grand Daphne) - December 2026

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Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne) - December 2026

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Encounter wildlife up close and personal on a voyage to the Galapagos Islands for an experience like no other. On this 10-day adventure, you’ll spend seven nights cruising around the islands, snorkelling with sea lions, white-tipped reef sharks, sea turtles and penguins. Look to the skies in North Seymour or Caleta Bucanero to spot boobies, pelicans and other seabirds soaring above. Wander across the volcanic landscapes of Punta Espinosa and see land iguanas and flightless cormorants. A paradise for nature-lovers, you’ll discover the beauty of the Galapagos all with a naturalist guide by your side to show you the way.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Las Bachas, Isla Isabela

Quito, Las Bachas, Isla Isabela, Urbina Bay, Punta Vicente Roca, Isla Santiago, Isla Sombrero Chino, Isla Santa Cruz

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Duration10 days

From

USD 7,645

USD 6,156

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USD 1,489

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Galapagos Family Holiday - December 2026

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The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the rarest animals on the planet and this trip gives the whole family a unique opportunity to learn about the biology and diversity of this paradise. Everyone will enjoy spotting the myriad animals in their natural environment as they graze, sleep and play on the beaches, mountains and rocks of the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal. Snorkel beside sea lions, marvel at the plodding majesty of giant tortoises, spot frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and Galapagos crabs, and keep an eye out for marine iguanas, whales, dolphins and sharks as you explore this natural paradise. You’ll experience (animal) life like never before together on this beautiful family-focused expedition to the Galapagos.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Flo

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz

Duration8 days

From

USD 3,120

USD 3,026

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USD 94

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Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

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Embark on an immersive 13-day adventure cruise through the Galapagos Islands and experience the natural world, both on land and sea. Encounter diverse wildlife, from lumbering giant tortoises and sunbathing sea lions to scuttling crabs and blue-footed boobies. Wander through lava flow on Las Tintoreras, snorkel in the waters of protected cove Punta Carrion and stick your toes in the olivine-crystal sands of Punta Cormorant. This trip allows plenty of time to absorb the spoils of these unique, wildlife-rich islands, so you can cruise into another world while your naturalist guide sorts out the rest.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Bartolome Island, Isla Sa

Quito, Bartolome Island, Isla Santiago, Isla Santa Cruz, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela, Punta Cormorant, Santa Fe Island, South Plaza Island, Espanola Island, San Cristobal Island

Duration13 days

From

USD 9,805

USD 9,511

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USD 294

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Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

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Cruise the Galapagos and discover the native wildlife on this seven-day sailing adventure around the southern end of the archipelago. Meet giant tortoises that inhabit Isla San Cristobal, watch blue-footed boobies dance the booby two-step and wander the unfamiliar environment that characterises these far-flung islands. Every day you’ll wake up to a different view out the window from the comforts of the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz. Sail past the volcanic Punta Pitt, swim with sea lions at Bahia Gardner, and hike past prickly pear cacti on Isla Santa Fe. Prepare to head on the adventure of a lifetime and become a Galapagos explorer!

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Baltra Island, Santa Fe I

Quito, Baltra Island, Santa Fe Island, Punta Suárez, San Cristobal Island

Duration7 days

From

USD 4,585

USD 4,447

Saving

USD 138

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Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

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Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

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Experience the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands as you drift across the Pacific Ocean on this 10-day sailing adventure. The beauty of these Ecuadorian isles is something to behold from aboard the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz and you’ll retrace the 180-year-old voyage of Charles Darwin by sea with a naturalist guide by your side. Witness the giant tortoises that call these lands home and go birdwatching for blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Each day, a new view will greet you out your cabin window, with a new array or wildlife to see up above and down below (snorkel, anyone?).

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabe

Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Fe Island, Punta Suárez, Isla Lobos

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Duration10 days

From

USD 8,515

USD 6,831

Saving

USD 1,684

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All South America Tours in December 2026

Page 7 of 89 Trips in South America during December 2026 with 1,021 Reviews

Page 7 of 89 Trips in South America during December 2026 with 1,021 Reviews

Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne) - December 2026

Galapagos Family Holiday - December 2026

Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

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All South America Tours in December 2026

Page 7 of 89 Trips in South America during December 2026 with 1,021 Reviews

Page 7 of 89 Trips in South America during December 2026 with 1,021 Reviews

Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Grand Daphne) - December 2026

Galapagos Family Holiday - December 2026

Treasures of Galapagos: Western & Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026

Classic Galapagos: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz) - December 2026