Navigate South America at your own pace. Browse our selection of 120 self-guided trips and tour packages through South America. Independent exploration offers a unique way to experience South America.
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 TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Moray, Sacr
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Moray, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey through Brazil’s most iconic destinations: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Iguazu Falls.
Start your adventure in São Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial hub and cultural capital, where the bustling streets are alive with diverse culinary delights, world-class museums, and eclectic neighborhoods. Next, head to Rio de Janeiro, a dazzling coastal city renowned for its stunning beaches—Copacabana and Ipanema—the awe-inspiring 38-meter-high Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Hill, and the panoramic views from Sugar Loaf Mountain, accessible via thrilling cable car rides.
Your journey culminates at the breathtaking Iguazu Falls, a natural wonder straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina. Marvel at the sheer power and beauty of 275 individual waterfalls, with the tallest, the 80-meter Devil’s Throat, offering an unforgettable spectacle. Iguazu Falls is truly one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must-visit on any South American itinerary. This tour promises a perfect blend of urban excitement, natural beauty, and cultural immersion, showcasing the very best of Brazil’s diverse landscapes and vibrant cities.
Rainforest and jungle visits
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Iguazu Falls, Sao Paulo, Rio de
Iguazu Falls, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls National Park, Foz De Iguazú, Foz Do Iguacu, Puerto Iguazu
With its compact size, exotic environment, unspoiled beaches, romantic culture, and wild natural landscapes, Costa Rica is the perfect destination to explore by car on a self-drive trip. This is the perfect opportunity to explore on your own with just the right amount of planned activities and free time.
From San José to Manuel Antonio, drive and enjoy the most picturesque areas of the country. Visit the famous canals of Tortuguero and the beautiful beaches of the South Caribbean. Drive to the majestic Arenal Volcano, towering above the picturesque village of La Fortuna. Visit the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest and enjoy an included day pass of adventure activities to explore with. Finally, discover the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio and include a visit to the lush Manuel Antonio National Park, considered one of the most beautiful in the world thanks to the rich biodiversity of its jungle and sea coast.
Beach
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
18-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa
San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Arenal Volcano, Cahuita National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park
Join us on this six-day, group tour that is the perfect combination of two amazing destinations in Argentina: Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and El Calafate, a town near the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
We will pick you up on arrival in Ushuaia. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and see Bahia Lapataia as well as Lake Roca among other highlights before returning to the city to enjoy a Beagle Channel navigation by boat. See Bird´s Island, Sea Lion´s Island and Les Eclareirs Lighthouse.
Head for El Calafate, home to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentino Lake and Los Glaciares National Park. See Perito Moreno and explore Los Glaciares before its time to head home.
Please note that domestic flights and national park entrance fees are not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
National parks
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
11-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
El Calafate, Ushuaia, Patagonia
El Calafate, Ushuaia, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier
Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu falls is a carefully crafted 7-day guided tour package that takes you from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil to Iguazu Falls in Argentina. Enjoy sunset walks along the famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro, visit the Sugar Loaf Mountain on a cable-car, and admire the majestic Iguazu Falls from both Argentina and Brazil. Accompanied by our expert guides, you will learn and explore all the hidden gems on a city sightseeing tour and stop for delicious food on the way. Enjoy unobstructed views of Guanabara Bay, Sugar Loaf and the Burle Marx gardens.
This tour offers a great combination of nature and culture. Please see our itinerary for more details.
Rainforest and jungle visits
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Pu
Iguazu Falls, Rio de Janeiro, Puerto Iguazu, Foz De Iguazú, Iguazu Falls
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.
In this 16 day tour in Argentina you will discovery the most amazing destination of Argentina.
You travel from the Jungle and north of Argentina to El Calafate and its Perito Moreno Glacier and Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world. On this trip, you’ll see the highlights of one of South America’s most beautiful countries.
We know that Argentina is a very big country and sometimes it is difficult to select which destination to visit. On this tour the group of our travel experts selected those places that you can not miss if you are travelling to Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Salta and Purmamarca, El Calafate and Ushuaia.
Explorer
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El C
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Salta, Purmamarca, Perito Moreno Glacier, Beagle Channel Cruise, Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Iguazu Falls, Salinas
Explore the vibrant cities of Salta and Cafayate, traverse the diverse landscapes of the Puna region and delve into the cultural wonders of Quebrada de Humahuaca with our 10-day partially guided Northern Argentina and Chile Tour.
On this tour, you will have the chance to cross the majestic Andes and explore the arid expanse of the Atacama Desert in Chile, marvel at the famous multicolored hills, serene lagoons and surreal geological formations and discover the desert’s stark beauty and vast open spaces that offer a stark contrast to the lush valleys of Argentina.
Please see our itinerary for more details.
ExplorerDeserts and canyons
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Salta, Cafayate, Purmamarca, San
Salta, Cafayate, Purmamarca, San Pedro De Atacama, Calama, Moon Valley
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
PRIVATE SELF-DRIVE TOUR: Discover Costa Rica on this 14-day road trip that starts in lively San José and winds through the country’s most stunning regions. Journey to the Caribbean coast for sun-soaked beaches and wildlife in Puerto Viejo and Cahuita. Head inland to La Fortuna for rainforest adventures and views of Arenal Volcano, then explore the misty cloud forests of Monteverde. Continue to Rincon de la Vieja for volcanic hikes and hot springs before ending on Tamarindo’s laid-back Pacific shores. With scenic drives, exotic wildlife, and a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Explorer
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
San Jose, Tamarindo, Puerto Viej
San Jose, Tamarindo, Puerto Viejo De Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park