10 BEST South America Small Group Trips & Tours 2025/2026

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Highlights of Chile & Argentina

(8 reviews )

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The holiday tour I booked was fantastic! It exceeded all expectations, with incredible sights, smooth logistics, and a memorable experience that I’ll cherish. Everything was well-organized, and I couldn’t have asked for a better trip!

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Resort, Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Santiago, Pucon, San Carlos de Bariloche

Duration10 days

From

USD 2,799

USD 2,715

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USD 84

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South America Small Group Tours: Pura Vida Experience

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Pura Vida Experience

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Welcome to beautiful Costa Rica! You will fall in love with this tropical paradise. Find the balance between mind, body and spirit surrounded by nature thanks to the lush jungle and the imposing Arenal Volcano. Discover Tortuguero National Park located in the North Caribbean side of Costa Rica, an incredible opportunity to see wildlife and cultural experiences to get closer to the Costa Rican essence. Relax at the vibrant beach of Tamarindo, one of Costa Rica's best-known surf spots, a wonderland of adventure with the serenity of a tropical getaway.

Active and outdoorAdventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Pa

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Tamarindo Beach

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Duration9 days

From

USD 1,604

USD 1,363

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USD 241

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South America Small Group Tours: Costa Rica Experience

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Costa Rica Experience

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Discover a region of natural diversity, cultural riches and laidback vibes on an eight-day jungle jaunt through Costa Rica. Thanks to a longstanding tradition of preserving its natural assets, much of the country’s primary rainforest still stands. Opportunities for nature-based activities are endless here and the beaches on both coasts are well worth your free time. Spot monkeys and sloths in the cloud forests of Monteverde, hike to hidden waterfalls and kick back on the beach at Manuel Antonio. Explore the depths of this vibrant country with plenty of time to make this trip your own.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Arenal Volcano, Santa Rosa De Pocosol, Monteverde, Quepos

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Duration8 days

From

USD 1,360

USD 1,187

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USD 173

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South America Small Group Tours: Best Of Argentina & Brazil

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Best of Argentina & Brazil

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Get a taste of the rhythms of Argentina and Brazil on this southern adventure journeying from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, taking in spectacular Iguazu Falls along the way. From tango to samba, Spanish to Portuguese, and Malbec wine to caipirinhas, these two countries are sure to have you enthralled in their passionate zest for life. Lively Rio de Janeiro is the perfect spot to cap off your South American sojourn, where the beaches of Copacabana or Ipanema beckon and sunset from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain shouldn’t be missed.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls

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Duration7 days

From

USD 3,805

USD 2,953

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USD 852

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Premium Highlights of South America

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Experience the diversity of wonders across Peru, Chile, Argentina and Brazil on a 24-day Premium journey. Be immersed in the ancient culture of the Incas, visit the Amazon Jungle and revel in the magnificent citadel ruins of Machu Picchu. Soak up the energy of Santiago and Buenos Aires’ lively neighbourhoods and sip some of the world’s best wine in Mendoza. At the border with Brazil, experience the magnificent might of Iguazu Falls, before finally arriving in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rio de Janeiro. With the guidance of passionate local leaders, you’ll find out South America dances to the beat of its own drum.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Santiago

Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Santiago, Valparaiso, Mendoza, Buenos Aires, Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Iguazu, Amazon Lodge Tambopata, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu

Duration24 days

From

USD 17,045

USD 16,534

Saving

USD 511

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Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal

4.6

(5 reviews )

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This is a great cycling adventure. If you love cycling, have a desire to see wonderful countries and share travel experiences, then this the trip for you. We had a mixture rain forests and rural roads. Everyday had its own highlights!! We even had an option to visit an uninhabited desert island. The tour leader made everything run smoothly and added to the experience.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Panama City, San Jose, Granada

Panama City, San Jose, Granada, Bocas Del Toro, Santiago, Lake Nicaragua, Arenal, La Fortuna, Turrialba

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Duration14 days

From

USD 4,840

USD 4,560

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USD 280

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South America Small Group Tours: Premium Costa Rica

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Premium Costa Rica

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Embark on thrilling adventure through Costa Rica’s rainforests, volcanoes and beaches, where wildlife waits around every corner. This nine-day Premium journey will see you uncover the local secrets of San Jose, explore the wild wetlands of Cano Negro, witness the biodiversity of Monteverde and search for sloths in Manuel Antonio. A local leader will take you beneath Costa Rica’s lush surface and show you the country at its very best. Costa Rica’s natural wonders have etched it a place on the map, but you’ll soon discover its cherished traditions and welcoming people are every bit as endearing.

Rainforest and jungle visits

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde

San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Manuel Antonio National Park

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Duration9 days

From

USD 3,990

USD 3,483

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USD 507

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Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension

3.9

(7 reviews )

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The trip really packed in some iconic elements of Costa Rica, and lived up to its name in terms of seeing the highlights. It was great to experience the contrast of the Caribbean lowlands, rain forest and the pacific coast. And seeing the abundance of wildlife was incredible, as well as the delicious local dishes and wonderful people we me along the way. The guide was great, really personable and had good knowledge and a keen sense to show us as much as possible, often stopping en route when he had spied interesting animals from the van. The Manuel Antonio and the La Fortuna accommodation was great. The Authentico hotel was fine for passing through but we had paid for an additional night in San Jose, and for this purpose the hotel wasn’t in the best of locations as it was on the edge of the city with not much around in terms of restaurants so we felt a bit stuck in the hotel at the end.

WildlifeActive and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio Nationa

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

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Duration10 days

From

USD 2,350

USD 1,900

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USD 450

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Walk Peru's Inca Trail and Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain

4.8

(13 reviews )

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This was a wonderful trip. Lake Titicaca was stunning. Palccoyo Mountain was beautiful & a great introduction to high altitude walking. But the highlight was walking the Inca Trail & reaching Macchu Picchu. It was worth the 4 days of trekking to get that first glimpse through the sun gate. It was simply stunning. Our guide, Will, was exceptional. He took such great care of everyone in the group & shared the highlights of his wonderful country with us. All of the accommodation was great & the camping whilst on the trail was comfortable. The team of porters & cooks were simply brilliant (so much food!) I hope all of the trek team get a fair wage as the work they do is back-breaking. A couple of tips: go a night or 2 earlier if you want to see a bit of Lima. I flew in a day before the group flight & enjoyed seeing the best of the city (2 days was enough though). I’d also recommend getting the train between Puno & Cusco. It was a stunning journey & such a great way to see this beautiful country. If getting to Macchu Picchu is on your bucket list, do it, you won’t regret it.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Tent, Camping

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Lima, Intipunku, Ollantay

Cusco, Lima, Intipunku, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Puno, Uros Floating Islands, Llaqtapata

Duration14 days

From

USD 3,550

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South America Small Group Tours: Essential South

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Essential South

4.8

(4 reviews )

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The Limatours service was magnificent. Very punctual at the airports as well as at the hotels. The guides are very kind

Art and architecture

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Agua

Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes, Puno

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Duration9 days

From

USD 1,370

USD 1,165

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USD 206

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Adventures in Patagonia

4.6

(23 reviews )

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Our leader made sure each and every one of us had the best experience of the countries that he was so passionate and knowledgeable about. They are beautiful and varied with snow capped mountains, glaciers creating large lakes and miles and miles of wide open spaces where a variety of animals such as grey foxes, sheep and guanacos roam. We learned of their history, culture, food, music and people whilst travelling from Buenos Airies to the ‘end of the world’ in Ushuaia and north through Chile. It is an experience I will never forget and would thoroughly recommend to those who love to travel. .

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Perito Moreno Glac

Buenos Aires, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Chaltén, Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Punta Arenas, Torres del Paine National Park, Torres Del Paine, El Calafate

Duration14 days

From

USD 5,670

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Machu Picchu and Galapagos

4.7

(13 reviews )

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Our leader in Peru, Nilton, was excellent , as was Roberto, our leader in Ecuador My only regret, was an aspect of our visit to Machu Piccu, it was somewhat rigid, in that it was restricted to the lower levels of the monument. I, and several other members of the group would very much like to have climbed to the top level , in order to gain more of an overview of the site

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Guayaquil, Sierra Negra

Cusco, Guayaquil, Sierra Negra, Tintoreras Island, Galapagos Islands, Tortuga Bay, Quito, Aguas Calientes, Puerto Villamil

Duration15 days

From

USD 4,610

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

4.8

(91 reviews )

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Great trip all round despite exceptionally rainy weather. But much of Costa Rica gets a lot of rain. The clue is in the .name - Rainforest.

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Eco Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, La Fortuna, Manuel Ant

San Jose, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio, San Gerardo De Dota, Savegre Cloud Forest, Turrialba, Pacuare River, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui

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Duration15 days

From

USD 3,590

USD 3,250

Saving

USD 340

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Highlights of Costa Rica

4.3

(18 reviews )

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Highlights of Costa Rica was an excellent trip, it packed in many sites and activities. I was a little apprehensive about the float trip but it was slow and gentle and allowed us to get a unique view from the river. The guide was excellent and pointed out lots of aniand birds. The rain and cloud forests didn't disappoint and I thoroughly enjoyed the fast paced trip.

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio

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Duration8 days

From

USD 1,970

USD 1,520

Saving

USD 450

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All South America Small Group Trips

69 Small Group Trips in South America with 444 Reviews

69 Small Group Trips in South America with 444 Reviews

Highlights of Chile & Argentina

Pura Vida Experience

Costa Rica Experience

Best of Argentina & Brazil

Premium Highlights of South America

Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal

Premium Costa Rica

Highlights of Costa Rica + Beach Extension

Walk Peru's Inca Trail and Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain

Essential South

Adventures in Patagonia

Machu Picchu and Galapagos

Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

Highlights of Costa Rica

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