South America Self-guided tours and trips 2023/2024
The best self-guided and independent tours in South America. We currently offer 218 South America tours and trips that are self-guided with varying trip durations from 1 to 56 days. Self-guided and independent tours can be a great way to discover South America although potential risks associated with not having a guide always needs to be considered. See our guided tours to South America if you’ve decided the risks were too high.
218 self-guided tours in South America
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- Starts Ushuaia, Argentina
- Ends Ushuaia, Argentina
Antarctica Classic
11 day photography trip to Ushuaia, Drake Passage and 1 other destinations traveling through Argentina and Antarctica. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Photography tours & Wildlife +5 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
- Transport Cruise Ship
- Age Range 12-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days11
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US$ 7,599
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- Nov 22 Only 8 seats left
- Dec 12 Only 8 seats left
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- Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
Eco Adventure Trip in Costa Rica
“Best bang for your buck! It was amazing and everything was planned out perfectly. The hotels, the tr ...”
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Rafting & Natural landmarks sightseeing +7 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Boat & Jeep
- Age Range 12-79 yrs
- Operated in English
days09
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US$ 1,430
US$ 1,358
SavingUS$ 72
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- Brochure Price:US$ 1,430
- Special Deal (5%):- US$ 72
- Total Price from:US$ 1,358
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- Jun 18
- Jun 19
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- Starts Ushuaia, Argentina
- Ends Ushuaia, Argentina
Quest for the Antarctic Circle
14 day photography tour to Ushuaia, South Shetland Islands and 2 other destinations traveling through Argentina and Antarctica. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Photography tours & Wildlife +5 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
- Transport Bus, Private Vehicle & Cruise Ship
- Age Range 12-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days14
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US$ 10,199
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- Dec 21 Only 4 seats left
- Feb 08 Only 9 seats left
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- Starts Lima, Peru
- Ends Santiago, Chile
Lima to Santiago (via Uyuni) Travel Pass
“My wife and I loved this trip in South America with many breathtaking landscapes on the way. The tou ...”
- Activities Adventure & Natural landmarks sightseeing +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Hostel, Hut, Home-stay & Bungalow
- Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle, Train & Flight
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days36
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US$ 1,984
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- Jun 12 10+ seats left
- Jun 13 10+ seats left
- Starts Antigua, Guatemala
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
Antigua to San Jose Travel Pass
20 day active and outdoor tour through Antigua, Copán Ruinas, El Tunco and 8 other destinations in 5 different countries. Read More
- Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure
- Accommodation Hostel & Home-stay
- Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat & Ferry
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days20
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US$ 1,362
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- Jun 13 10+ seats left
- Jun 16 10+ seats left
- Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
- Ends Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Adventure
“Cost Rica Adventure was amazing, we packed so much into just 10 days! We stayed in five different pl ...”
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Adventure +2 more
- Accommodation Home-stay, Hotel & Hostel
- Transport Private Vehicle, Boat, Ferry & Minibus
- Age Range 12-99 yrs
- Operated in English
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US$ 1,695
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- Jul 06 Only 5 seats left
- Jul 27 10+ seats left
- Starts Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
- Ends Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
Iguassu Falls Independent Adventure
4 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour to Foz Do Iguacu, Iguazu Falls National Park and 1 other destinations traveling through Brazil and Argentina. Read More
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Explorer
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Bus, Boat, Helicopter & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 12-99 yrs
- Operated in English
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US$ 479
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- Jun 11 10+ seats left
- Jun 12 10+ seats left
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- Starts Medellin, Colombia
- Ends Cartagena, Colombia
Colombia Uncovered
“Colombia Uncovered was an amazing experience! From the start in Medellín learning about the history ...”
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Hostel
- Transport Flight, Private Vehicle & Boat
- Age Range 12-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days12
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US$ 2,195
US$ 1,975
SavingUS$ 220
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- Brochure Price:US$ 2,195
- Special Deal (10%):- US$ 220
- Total Price from:US$ 1,975
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- Jun 11 Only 10 seats left
- Jul 09 Only 9 seats left
- Starts Ushuaia, Argentina
- Ends Ushuaia, Argentina
Spirit of Shackleton
21 day photography tour to Ushuaia, Beagle Channel Cruise and 3 other destinations in Argentina, Antarctica and England. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Photography tours & Wildlife +6 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
- Transport Bus, Private Vehicle & Cruise Ship
- Age Range 12-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days21
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US$ 18,199
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- Jan 11 Only 2 seats left
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- Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Cloud Forest
“The weather was great! Costa Rica is great! We got adventure and relaxation. Beyond my expectations ...”
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Nature and bush walks & Natural landmarks sightseeing +5 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Resort
- Transport Boat & Jeep
- Age Range 2-79 yrs
- Operated in English
- Starts Puerto Natales, Chile
- Ends Puerto Natales, Chile
Exploring the Best of Torres del Paine - W circuit
“This tour was certainly for the independent traveler, and we liked how much of it was left up to our”
- Tour Type Independent Tour
- Activities Trekking & National parks +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Camping & Tent
- Transport Bus & Boat
- Age Range 5-80 yrs
- Operated in English
- Starts Lima, Peru
- Ends Santiago, Chile
Lima to Santiago (via Uyuni) Express Travel Pass
31 day active and outdoor trip to Lima, Paracas and 14 other destinations in Peru, Chile and Bolivia. Read More
- Activities Active and outdoor & Hiking +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Hostel, Villa & Lodge
- Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle & Train
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days31
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US$ 1,526
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- Jun 12 10+ seats left
- Jun 13 10+ seats left
- Starts Liberia City, Costa Rica
- Ends Liberia City, Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Rainforest & Beach Adventure
“Fantastic staff and truly on top of details and focused on making your trip awesome! We enjoyed eve ...”
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities National parks & Zip lining +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Hostel
- Transport Boat & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 2-79 yrs
- Operated in English
- Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
From the Caribbean Coast to the Pacific Side
“Its the second time in Costa Rica, the people are nice and its so beautiful here! Dont want to leave”
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities National parks & Natural landmarks sightseeing +10 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Boat & Jeep
- Age Range 10-79 yrs
- Operated in English
days13
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US$ 2,750
US$ 2,612
SavingUS$ 138
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- Brochure Price:US$ 2,750
- Special Deal (5%):- US$ 138
- Total Price from:US$ 2,612
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- Jun 10
- Jun 11
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