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

Super Sales

Glamping on the Inca Trail

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Hike the Inca Trail, enjoying exquisite food, soothing massages and a comfortable bed each night. We take the classic route, from the Urubamba River, across mountain passes, through cloud forests and past crumbling fortresses, to the ruins of Machu Picchu. We have designed the trip to spend more time on the route, arriving at Machu Picchu in the afternoon for classic photos before we stay overnight in nearby Aguas Calientes. We return the next morning, fresh and well rested, for our in-depth tour of this New Wonder of the World.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Tent

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Huayllabam

Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Huayllabamba, Pacaymayu, Phuyupatamarca, Machu Picchu

Duration9 days

From

USD 5,100

USD 4,947

Saving

USD 153

View Tour

Super Sales

Colombia Adventure & Lost City Trek

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Head into the serene highlands of Colombia's famed coffee region and learn how to roast the perfect blend during a tour of a working coffee plantation. Discover the laidback pace of Salento, explore the nightlife of Medellin, then trade the country's lush interior for its coast. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cartagena and Santa Marta, then hike to the ancient archaeological site of Teyuna, or the Lost City. Within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains, this site can only be reached by a guided multi-day trek. Meet local Indigenous leaders, sleep in mountain campsites away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and spend four days in the mountains, hiking through rainforest and jungle to this sacred Colombian site.

ExplorerTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bogota, Santa Marta, Adam, Parai

Bogota, Santa Marta, Adam, Paraiso Teyuna, Salento, Cocora Valley, Medellin, Cartagena

Duration15 days

From

USD 3,850

USD 3,735

Saving

USD 116

View Tour

Super Sales

Galapagos Wildlife Cruise (Archipel I)

4.8

(25 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

If you are reading this then the answer is YES! Yes you should go to the Galapagos islands, it is even more special and magical than you could ever imagine. For me it was a dream come true and the best experience of my life so far. I would 100% recommend this trip and Exodus, so much so that I have already started saving to do it all over again!

WildlifeBird watching

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Ship Cabin, Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal

Quito, Guayaquil, San Cristobal Island, Sante Fe, Isla Santa Cruz, Isabela Island, Isla Santiago, Baltra Island, Genovesa Island, Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Espanola Island

Duration17 days

From

USD 15,750

USD 15,278

Saving

USD 473

View Tour

Super Sales

Colombia: Culture, Coffee & Caribbean

4.8

(4 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Colombia is an amazing country. Contrary to its historical reputation Bogota felt safer to walk in at night than many cities in the UK.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bogota, Cartagena, Cocora Valley

Bogota, Cartagena, Cocora Valley, Santa Marta, Tayrona National Park, San Agustin, Popayán, Cali

Duration15 days

From

USD 5,775

USD 5,602

Saving

USD 173

View Tour

Super Sales

Ecuador, Galapagos & Peru Explorer

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

This unique adventure focuses on South America’s heaviest hitters – the Galapagos Islands, the Inca Trail and the Amazon Jungle. Take 25 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 Ecuador Highlands and 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 favourite destinations.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Eco Lodge, Home-stay, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Isl

Quito, San Cristobal Island, Isla Isabela, Isla Santa Cruz, Lima, Cusco, Tena, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Banos, Yunguilla

Duration25 days

From

USD 7,650

USD 7,421

Saving

USD 230

View Tour

Super Sales

Best of Peru - Premium Adventure

(8 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Wonderful itinerary with the amount of variety and time to acclimate without having to take any meds.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Lima, Ollantaytambo, Sacr

Cusco, Lima, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Cuzco, Puerto Maldonado, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu

Duration14 days

From

USD 8,400

USD 8,148

Saving

USD 252

View Tour

Super Sales

Lima Day Tour: Highlights and Insiders Tour (full day)

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Delve into Lima's culture and culinary highlights with a day tour visiting Plaza San Martin, Plaza De Armas, the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco and Barranco. Taste some local bites and take in the sights of Peru's beautiful capital.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

10-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lima

Duration1 day

From

USD 100

USD 97

Saving

USD 3

View Tour

Super Sales

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

(1 review )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Visiting the Galapagos Islands had been at the top of my wish list for as long as I can remember and this trip was everything I'd dreamt of. Every day brought special, close-up encounters with magnificent animals - male frigatebirds displaying their bright red chests, sea lions stretched out on the beach nursing their young pups or cheekily hitching a ride on the back of our boat and pairs of blue-footed boobies engaged in a courtship dance. The Archipel 1 is modern, spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable with a friendly, hard-working and efficient crew. The food is excellent in quality, quantity and variety. The boat has the capacity for 16 guests, which enables everyone to get to know one another.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Yacht Cabin

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, North Seymour

Quito, Guayaquil, North Seymour Island, Isla Genovesa, Isla Santiago, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island, Espanola Island, San Cristobal Island

Duration10 days

From

USD 8,400

USD 8,148

Saving

USD 252

View Tour

Super Sales

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary A)

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

This eight-day southwestern tour aboard the catamaran Archipel I gives an extensive overview of the Galapagos by combining the circumnavigation of Isabela Island with excursions in the southernmost points of the archipelago. It also gives the chance to snorkel with sea lions in the Loberia and visit the Charles Darwin Research Station in Santa Cruz.

Wildlife

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, Santa Fe Island, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Isabela Island, Isla Fernandina

Duration10 days

From

USD 8,400

USD 8,148

Saving

USD 252

View Tour

Super Sales

Costa Rica Adventure

4.9

(12 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

I had not been on holiday for over a decade before I embarked on this trip, so suffice to say I had high expectations! Costa Rica had been on my list ever since a colleague visited the country two years ago, and it was well worth the wait. We were fortunate enough to only have eight travellers, which meant that our guide, Jonathan, had ample time to answer all of our questions. If you are looking for a holiday which will give you eight hours of sleep a night then this trip is not for you. We were up for breakfast before 8am every day and despite there being several optional extra activities listed on the trip notes, we didn't have time to do any of them as we were constantly on the go! I felt as though I was away for six months or more, and I enjoyed moving to a new area of the country every few days. Each hotel we stayed at had a different style suited to the area of the country we were in - rainforest lodge, spa resort, mountain hotel, ranch, beach hotel. The food was wonderful - all breakfasts are included and on the days when our lunch and/or dinner weren't included, we never felt hungry.

Adventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Rincon de la Vieja Vol

San Jose, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Playa Carrillo, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

Duration15 days

From

USD 5,700

USD 5,529

Saving

USD 171

View Tour

Super Sales

Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta

4.9

(10 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

The trip is incredible. The scenery varies every day and you'll ride on all possible terrains: sand, rock, gravel, tarmac and every day offers a lot of fun. The landscape of the Moon Valley in Chile is surreal and the Tatio geyser excursion is a stunning experience. Chile and Argentina are lovely countries; the areas visited still haven't been reached by mass tourism and you barely see any other tourists while travelling.

ExplorerBicycle tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Pedro De Atacama, Quilmes Ru

San Pedro De Atacama, Quilmes Ruins, Molinos, Salta, Moon Valley, Susques, Purmamarca, Tilcara, Cafayate

Duration13 days

From

USD 7,650

USD 7,421

Saving

USD 230

View Tour

Super Sales

Galapagos Walking Adventure

4.9

(15 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Simply the best trip I have ever been on. I did not want to come home! The leader made everything happen with no hitches - and encouragement for a slightly trepidatious snorkeller! As for the Galapagos - Wow! I think that that the trip, being landbased, allowed us to experience so much more, meet more locals and eat local food and just soak up the atmosphere - on the beaches or in the bar!!

WildlifeTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, Las Tintoreras

Quito, Guayaquil, Las Tintoreras, Tortuga Bay, Bartolome Island, San Cristobal Island, La Loberia, Floreana Island, Isabela Island, Sierra Negra

Duration14 days

From

USD 8,175

USD 7,930

Saving

USD 245

View Tour

Super Sales

Inca Trail, Titicaca & Nazca

4.9

(59 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

An absolutely fabntastic holiday, well planned and our guide just made this so enjoyable. I've never been on a holiday where I got to see so much - I enjoyed every minute of it and would recommend it to anyone who wishes to go and explore Peru.

Trekking and HikingAdventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Villa, Tent

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Inca Trail, Lima, Nazca, Lake Ti

Inca Trail, Lima, Nazca, Lake Titicaca, Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Puno, Juliaca, Ica, Abancay, Llaqtapata, Pakaymayu, Phuyupatamarca

Duration15 days

From

USD 6,150

USD 5,966

Saving

USD 185

View Tour

Super Sales

Essential Peru - Inti Raymi Festival Departure

4.8

(5 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Guiliano was absolutely amazing. I couldn't have asked for anything more from the trip! There is some long drives as stated but the views and the stops you make are unreal!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lima, Cusco, Amantani Homestay

Lima, Cusco, Amantani Homestay, Puno, Colca Canyon, Arequipa, Miraflores, Ica, Nazca, Abancay, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes

Duration16 days

From

USD 5,250

USD 5,093

Saving

USD 158

View Tour

All South America Small Group Trips

Page 23 of 1,363 Small Group Trips in South America with 3,251 Reviews

Glamping on the Inca Trail

Colombia Adventure & Lost City Trek

Galapagos Wildlife Cruise (Archipel I)

Colombia: Culture, Coffee & Caribbean

Ecuador, Galapagos & Peru Explorer

Best of Peru - Premium Adventure

Lima Day Tour: Highlights and Insiders Tour (full day)

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary B)

Galapagos Encounter - Archipel I (Itinerary A)

Costa Rica Adventure

Cycle Chile & Argentina: Atacama to Salta

Galapagos Walking Adventure

Inca Trail, Titicaca & Nazca

Essential Peru - Inti Raymi Festival Departure

Page 23 of 1,363 Small Group Trips in South America with 3,251 Reviews

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

All South America Small Group Trips

Page 23 of 1,363 Small Group Trips in South America with 3,251 Reviews

Page 23 of 1,363 Small Group Trips in South America with 3,251 Reviews