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

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Quito Day Tour: Otavalo Market (full day)

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This full-day excursion is the perfect way to experience the charm of Ecuador's Otavalo Market and surrounding areas. Explore Otavalo, a vibrant city surrounded by picturesque mountains, to wander the market and admire all of its beautiful handicrafts. Continue to the nearby town of Cotacachi to browse the leather shops before a visit to Peguche Waterfall or Cuicocha Lake on the way back to Quito.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Otavalo

Duration1 day

From

USD 78

USD 76

Saving

USD 2

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Epic Peru, Bolivia & Argentina

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This 26-day adventure covers all of South America's most iconic sights, with a local leader to show you the way and plenty of free time to choose your own adventure. Go wildlife-spotting in the heart of the Amazon jungle, where you’ll float and trek among anacondas and caimans, walk in the footsteps of the Inca (or alternatively, take a leisurely train ride) to Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Marvel at Bolivia's mind-bending salt flats in Salar de Uyuni, stay on the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca in a unique homestay experience and sip a glass of malbec in atmospheric Buenos Aires. With locals to show you the secret hotspots and fellow travellers your own age to explore it all with, this trip has all the opportunities of an epic adventure!

Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Home-stay

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Lima, Cusco, Puno

Buenos Aires, Lima, Cusco, Puno, Amantani, La Paz, Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Amazon Jungle, Salta, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail

Duration26 days

From

USD 4,160

USD 4,035

Saving

USD 125

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Ecuador Amazon & Galapagos Family Holiday

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Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito

Duration14 days

From

USD 4,410

USD 4,278

Saving

USD 132

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Trek to Choquequirao

(4 reviews )

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The Choquequiro trek was a trek of a lifetime. A strenuous but scenically rewarding hike with the final visit to the site a wonderfully rewarding experience. Amazing cooks/porters and logistics along the way.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Choquequirao

Duration5 days

From

USD 649

USD 630

Saving

USD 19

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Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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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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The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires

(10 reviews )

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Very happy, the tour was mostly as expected, travel was mostly smooth and we got to see and do lots of things in a month which was amazing. One thing I would rate low is the booking experience, website was down, multiple people I spoke to were completely lost (one was very helpful and she’s probably the reason I booked because I was about to give up) the itinerary disappeared afterwards and when I contacted you I spoke to another completely lost person who was massively unhelpful. no one thought to give me heads up that i need to provide evidence of onward travel for Peru and I almost didn’t make my plane, etc. overall I would say your guides on the tours are very organized compared to the people doing the bookings and providing support and you should definitely work on that.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Guest House

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Lima, La Paz, Sucr

Buenos Aires, Lima, La Paz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Cusco, Santiago, Valparaiso, Pucon, San Carlos de Bariloche, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes, Puno

Duration30 days

From

USD 6,949

USD 6,741

Saving

USD 208

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Galápagos — North, West & Central Islands aboard the Yolita

(8 reviews )

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I was very pleased with everything that happened from the time we boarded Yolita until our final disembarkation. Our trip leader was great, but equally important, the entire crew/staff was great. Everyone was competent at their jobs; they were friendly; and they seemed to be genuinely concerned about our safety, comfort and contentment.

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Yacht Cabin

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Bachas Beach, Genovesa Is

Quito, Bachas Beach, Genovesa Island, Bartolome Island, Isabela Island, Urbina Bay, Isla Fernandina, Rábida Island, Baltra Island

Duration10 days

From

USD 6,699

USD 6,498

Saving

USD 201

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Ecuador: Volcanoes, the Amazon & the Galápagos Islands

(8 reviews )

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I would recommend Gadventures to anyone. Love that all the planning is done for me. Well organized and friendly guides.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Isabela Island, Santa Cru

Quito, Isabela Island, Santa Cruz, Cotopaxi National Park, Banos, Amazon Ecuador

Duration15 days

From

USD 7,549

USD 7,323

Saving

USD 226

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Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs

(7 reviews )

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We loved the variety of experiences. No two hotels or activities were quite the same and it was a great balance. We thought the first week was a bit better than the second week, but that's just us. Tortuguero and the nature around La Fortuna and Rio Celeste are hard to match. I'm sure birders will be very satisfied with this tour. We like doing our own thing and are pleased that we often have time to explore on our own. G Adventures, we'll be back.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Tent

Age Range

18-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Irazú Volcano, Puerto

San Jose, Irazú Volcano, Puerto Limón, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, La Fortuna, Rio Celeste

Duration15 days

From

USD 7,899

USD 7,662

Saving

USD 237

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Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary B)

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With lumbering giant tortoises, playful sea lions and an aviary of swooping, squawking, soaring bird life, the Galapagos Islands is wildlife-watching heaven. For this five-day trip, it’s all aboard the Solaris, a first-class motor yacht, to cruise around the archipelago in the company of an expert naturalist. Along the way, we stop at a string of biologically diverse islands, including Genovesa, Santa Fe and San Cristóbal, with the chance to get out and explore on foot and by snorkelling. Expect moments worthy of a nature documentary and plenty of photo opportunities.

WildlifeBird watching

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, Baltra Island

Quito, Guayaquil, Baltra Island, Mosquera Island, Genovesa Island, Santa Fe

Duration6 days

From

USD 4,835

USD 4,690

Saving

USD 145

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Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary C)

(1 review )

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Our party of four loved our itinerary, guide and boat. The days were filled with excursions, snorkeling and great food and lectures. We highly recommend the Solaris C excursion!

WildlifeBird watching

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal

Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal Island, Espanola Island, Floreana Island, Bartolome Island

Duration6 days

From

USD 4,835

USD 4,690

Saving

USD 145

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Premium Peru, Chile & Argentina

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Capture the true essence of South America on an 18-day Premium adventure through Peru, Chile and Argentina. This journey showcases the continent’s diversity of natural beauty, historic wonder and world-class cuisine, passing by the Andes and the Amazon, Mendoza and the majestic Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and sultry Santiago, all the way to the Argentinian powerhouse of Buenos Aires. Gain an insight into ancient Inca culture and local communities, indulge in fine food and some of the region’s best wine, and get to the heart of each destination with expert local knowledge at every step.

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Lima, Santiago, Va

Buenos Aires, Lima, Santiago, Valparaiso, Mendoza, Amazon Jungle, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu

Duration18 days

From

USD 11,170

USD 10,835

Saving

USD 335

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Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure

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This unique adventure focuses on two of South America’s heaviest hitters – the Galapagos Islands and the Inca Trail. Take 17 days to explore these wildly different parts of the region. Snorkel the turtle-filled waters of Leon Dormido, then walk the cobblestone streets of Cusco. Sit on black-sand beaches watching sea lions lounge and later conquer the 4200-metre-high Dead Woman’s Pass. Witness breathtaking natural beauty among the surreal landscapes of the Galapagos, then wonder at the man-made elegance of Machu Picchu. This tour offers immersive and active adventure led by locals in two bucket-list favourites.

WildlifeTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Quito, Galapagos Islands

Cusco, Quito, Galapagos Islands, Lima, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, San Cristobal Island, Floreana Island, Isla Isabela, Isla Santa Cruz

Duration17 days

From

USD 5,535

USD 5,369

Saving

USD 166

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Galápagos – West and Central Islands aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager

(4 reviews )

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The western islands itinerary in the Galapagos aboard the Reina Silvia with Omar Medina as our guide was one of the best trips I've taken, in more than 50 countries over the past 25 years. We saw incredible wildlife - at least 1 or 2 new species each day! - and spectacular landscapes, and we really had time to explore in different ways and take it all in. Omar and the crew of the Reina Silvia took such good care of us in every way and made our adventure safe, fun and memorable. Our group of 16 was fantastic - we've made some true friends, and are already making plans to see each other again. I can't recommend this trip highly enough... just wish there was an option for smaller meal portions (for those of us who are smaller people), since I felt bad wasting such delicious food. The trip was epic, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

Marine wildlifeBeach

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Punta Cormo

Quito, Puerto Ayora, Punta Cormorant, Isabela Island, Isla Fernandina, Punta Vicente Roca, Puerto Egas, North Seymour Island

Duration10 days

From

USD 7,899

USD 7,662

Saving

USD 237

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Quito Day Tour: Otavalo Market (full day)

Epic Peru, Bolivia & Argentina

Ecuador Amazon & Galapagos Family Holiday

Trek to Choquequirao

Galapagos Explorer: Southern Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

The Scenic Route - Lima to Buenos Aires

Galápagos — North, West & Central Islands aboard the Yolita

Ecuador: Volcanoes, the Amazon & the Galápagos Islands

Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs

Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary B)

Galapagos Escape - Solaris (Itinerary C)

Premium Peru, Chile & Argentina

Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure

Galápagos – West and Central Islands aboard the Reina Silvia Voyager

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