Tours and Trip Packages to South America in October 2026
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Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Bolivia’s remarkable contrasts await on the "Bolivia Highlights" trip—a sweeping 11-day cultural and historic tour that reveals the country’s extraordinary cities and natural marvels. Starting and ending in La Paz, your journey weaves through high-altitude markets, the silver-rich streets of Potosí, colonial Sucre, and the dazzling expanse of Salar de Uyuni’s salt flats.
With an easy activity level, this trip is accessible to most travelers, offering a relaxed pace as you explore bustling plazas, vibrant indigenous markets, and surreal landscapes. The itinerary is carefully curated to balance guided sightseeing with moments for personal discovery, so you can immerse yourself in Bolivia’s rich traditions, colorful crafts, and striking scenery.
What truly sets this tour package apart is its diverse blend of history and adventure. From the Andean peaks encircling La Paz to the kaleidoscopic salt flats—a photographer’s dream—you’ll experience Bolivia’s unique spirit at every turn. If you’re looking for an adventure that unveils both the highlights and hidden gems of South America’s wild heart, this is the trip for you.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
As my first venture into group touring as a single person, this was an exceptional experience, encouraging me to want to do more.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Hotel, Villa
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
San Jose, La Fortuna, Tortuguero
San Jose, La Fortuna, Tortuguero National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Arenal Volcano, Tortuguero, Quepos
From snow-capped mountain peaks, lakes, volcanoes, glaciers to the desert, Chile had so much to offer! We covered so much in 2 weeks. This trip is the perfect way to see the country and the main highlights. We managed to see to some key wildlife such as Condors, Guanacos, Viscacha, Flamingos, and various more. Miguel, our leader was truly exceptional as a local leader as he had all the knowledge from wildlife, culture to geothermal, he had all the answers to our questions. Some of the hotels we stayed at were great from the views of Lake Pehoe from Hosteria Pehoe to the pool and outdoor area in San Pedro de Atacama, it was great to chill after some early starts.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Santiago, Salar De Atacama, Puer
Santiago, Salar De Atacama, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Varas, Osorno Volcano, San Pedro De Atacama
Experience the vibrant heartbeats of two of South America’s most iconic cities on the "Marvelous Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro" trip. Designed for experienced travelers who relish culture and discovery, this 9-day independent tour weaves together the rhythms, flavors, and panoramas of Argentina and Brazil.
Begin your cultural journey in Buenos Aires, wandering through dynamic neighborhoods like La Boca and San Telmo, famous for their tango, art, and colorful streets. Then, fly to Rio de Janeiro, where the city’s energy is matched only by its natural beauty—stroll the legendary Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, gaze out from Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains, and visit the awe-inspiring Christ the Redeemer statue, a modern wonder of the world.
The USP of this tour package is the seamless blend of self-guided flexibility and curated highlights, allowing you to explore at your own pace while enjoying comfortable accommodations and essential transfers. For travelers seeking a deep dive into Latin America’s most exhilarating cities, this trip offers a rich tapestry of historic sites, world-famous landscapes, and authentic local experiences.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
The transport and most accommodations were outstanding. The guides were all EXCELLENT, especially Jhon Chales, who bent over backwards to help all of us while dealing with an extremely demanding and unreasonable person in our group.
WildlifeTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Camping
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, Amazon Peru, Amazon Lodge
Lima, Amazon Peru, Amazon Lodge Tambopata, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Llactapata, Dead Woman's Pass, Wiñay Wayna, Puerto Maldonado
This tour operator organized a cultural, spiritual and community immersion for me, my husband, my adult daughter and her boyfriend for 16 days in late February/early March of 2023. It was the most exciting trip I’ve taken. This is saying a lot considering I have spent a lifetime of travel, both personal and professional, focusing on Latin America.
Everything ran smoothly, even with chaotic settings and complex logistics. A big part of this was by providing us with amazing guides, starting with Jahel Amaru, who met us at the La Paz airport to whisk us across the altiplano to Oruro for its truly spectacular Carnival. Jahel is knowledgeable, patient, down-to-earth, smart patient, funny, and an extremely enjoyable person to spend time with. She guided us through the hectic Oruro Carnaval during its culminating weekend - with boundless energy and contagious enthusiasm. We had the time of our lives cheering on the colorful characters as they paraded and danced thanks to Jahel knowing exactly where to go, when, and providing invaluable context.
Community tourism (where visitors are connected with everyday Bolivians to learn about their lives) - has started to blossom in Bolivia, and this company is one of its pioneers. We got to experience it in Potosi, where we had another excellent guide, Marlene Quispe. She took us through Cerro Rico mine, which was the world’s leading supplier of silver. Marlene has close ties to mining: her brothers, parents and even she has worked there. As we ventured deeper into the earth, we learned from her about the mining process and cooperatives involved with it. She also introduced us to one of the mine's “tios” (“uncles” who are believed to protect miners), to whom she made an offering as she explained his importance.
Marlene took us to the Quechua community of Phuto Phuto, one of several in the rural district Cabanias that welcomes visitors as part of its community tourism program. Families take turns showing visitors their homes and traditions, including cooking huts with steaming pots, whose contents you later share for lunch. Marlene and one of the family members we met then led us on a beautiful hike to a spot where they invited us to participate in a ritual offering to Pacha Mama (Mother Earth). It was an incredible day I will always remember.
Another wonderful community tourism experience was in the majestic Cordillera Real (Central Andean range), where we appreciated both the nature and culture of the region by staying near the town of Tuni with the multi-generational Quispe family (not related to Marlene). Family members share with guests Aymara traditions like placing fishing nets, spinning yarn, making quinoa flour, and shearing alpaca fleece. Patriarch Jaime is a charismatic host and a certified mountain guide who along with his adult son Denys, also a certified mountain guide, have expertise leading visitors of different ages and abilities. We loved staying with them!
There are a few other places that stood out on our trip:
Hostal Las Olas in Copacabana on the shore of Lake Titicaca with gorgeous, artistic “cabins” and lovely views
Templo del Retiro Espiritual Cruz Andina (the Andean Cross Spiritual Retreat Center), in Tiwanaku steps from the ruins and owned by spiritual and cultural guide Rosse Mary Vargas Vilela. It’s filled with cats and crystals and offers delicious vegetarian meals. This is not a stop for everyone, but worth visiting or staying in if you are interested in mindfulness, ancient healing, and/or new age spirituality.
Local culture
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Hostel, Home-stay
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
La Paz, Potosi, Uyuni, Copacaban
La Paz, Potosi, Uyuni, Copacabana, Sucre, El Alto, Yumani, Villamar, Bolivia, Silolio Dykuma, Tomasamil
My husband and I had a wonderful trip, but our friends, who aren't as physically fit, had a hard time in the high altitudes - something to consider if you are older and not in good shape. The country is beautiful, the people were very friendly, and our main and local guides were wonderful.
