THE 10 BEST Self-guided & Independent Tours and Trips in South America 2025/2026

South America Self Guided Tours: Cancun To San Jose Travel Pass

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Cancun to San Jose Travel Pass

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure from Cancun to San Jose, uncovering the vibrant cultures and stunning landscapes of Central America. Experience thrilling activities like exploring ancient Mayan ruins, snorkeling in crystal-clear Caribbean waters, and hiking lush rainforests. Delight in local cuisine, lively nightlife, and charming colonial towns. This meticulously crafted travel itinerary offers unique experiences and seamless transportation, ensuring a hassle-free, exhilarating journey perfect for culture enthusiasts and natural beauty seekers. Discover the hidden gems of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Trekking and HikingZip lining

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Home-stay, Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Cancún, Belize City, S

San Jose, Cancún, Belize City, San Ignacio, Flores, Rio Dulce, Lanquin, Panajachel, San Jorge La Laguna, Playa Del Carmen, Antigua, Copán Ruinas, El Tunco, Leon, Granada, San Jorge, Ometepe, San Juan Del Sur, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tulum, Bacalar, Chetumal, Caye Caulker

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Duration39 days

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South America Self Guided Tours: Machu Picchu And The Rainbow Mountain 6 Days

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Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain 6 days

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Join us on this 6-day tour and get the chance to enjoy both the stunning natural beauty and incredible cultural heritage of Peru. We will pick you up upon arrival at the airport in Cusco and drive you to your accommodation in the city. Go out on a guided sightseeing tour of this imperial city in the afternoon. Travel to Aguas Calientes on the second day of the trip and discover Machu Picchu with your guide on the third day. To make sure that you get your fill of this famous Inca citadel, the itinerary provides you with some free time as well. The second last day of the tour involves a trip to Rainbow Mountain. Enjoy the beauty of this unique natural heritage before travelling back to your hotel. The itinerary also includes trips to Maras, known for its archaeological ruins, and the salt pits of Moray that have been used to produce salt for centuries now. We will drive you to the airport after the trip is over. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

English

Destinations

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Moray, Sacr

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Moray, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes

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Duration6 days

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South America Self Guided Tours: Spirit Of Shackleton

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Spirit of Shackleton

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Experience vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this awe-inspiring voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands. This 21-day voyage illuminates Ernest Shackleton’s legend and recounts his courageous exploration of Antarctica. You’ll visit historical sites of past explorers, as well as Shackleton’s final resting place — the wildlife-rich island of South Georgia. Antarctica is beyond comprehension and sure to amaze any traveller seeking a true adventure to the world’s most remote wilderness.

Photography toursWildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Ship Cabin

Age Range

10-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Dr

Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Beagle Channel Cruise, Falkland Islands, South Georgia

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Duration21 days

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South America Self Guided Tours: Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

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Challenge. Desolation. Unlimited wonder. It’s not difficult to grasp what attracted the great explorers to Antarctica. Get a personal appreciation for the struggle to tame the bottom of the world on this 22-day adventure to the land that entranced Ernest Shackleton and countless others since. Down here, you’ll explore the Falkland Islands, encounter abandoned whaling stations on South Georgia Island, and pay your respects at Shackleton’s grave. Elsewhere, you’ll catch up with penguins (king, chinstrap, gentoo, and Adélie varieties), learn all about them through daily lectures, get close to whales and cavorting seals from a Zodiac boat, and keep an eye peeled for towering icebergs and massive glaciers. Prepare to be astonished.

Photography toursWildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Ship Cabin

Age Range

10-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ushuaia, Montevideo, South Georg

Ushuaia, Montevideo, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, Drake Passage, Falkland Islands, Stanley

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Duration22 days

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South America Self-Guided Tours and Trips

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Cancun to San Jose Travel Pass

Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain 6 days

Spirit of Shackleton

Page 2 of 14 Self Guided Trips in South America with 21 Reviews

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica

Europe

Asia

South America

Africa

North America

Oceania

Polar

Food, wine, events and nightlife

Adventure and sport

Wildlife, landscapes and nature

Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife

Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history

Air tours, road trips and transfers

Beach, romance, getaways and relaxation

Special interests and hobbies

South America Self-Guided Tours and Trips

Page 2 of 14 Self Guided Trips in South America with 21 Reviews

Cancun to San Jose Travel Pass

Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain 6 days

Spirit of Shackleton

Page 2 of 14 Self Guided Trips in South America with 21 Reviews

Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica