South America Self-guided tours and trips 2024/2025
The best self-guided and independent tours in South America. We currently offer 118 South America tours and trips that are self-guided with varying trip durations from 1 to 60 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.
116 self-guided tours in South America
- Starts Mexico City, Mexico
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
Mexico City to San Jose Travel Pass
51 day overland journeys tour through Mexico City, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido and 25 other destinations in 7 different countries. Read More
- Activities Overland Journeys & City sightseeing +1 more
- Accommodation Home-stay, Hostel & Hotel
- Transport Boat, 4WD Jeep, Bus & Ferry
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days51
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US$ 3,756
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- Apr 28 10+ seats left
- Apr 29 10+ seats left
- Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
- Ends Panama City, Panama
San Jose to Panama City Travel Pass
7 day sightseeing tour to San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and 3 other destinations traveling through Costa Rica and Panama. Read More
- Activities Sightseeing Tours & Explorer
- Transport Flight, 4WD Jeep & Boat
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days07
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US$ 859
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- Apr 28 10+ seats left
- Apr 29 10+ seats left
- Starts Puerto Natales, Chile
- Ends Puerto Natales, Chile
Torres del Paine - Full Circuit Trek
11 day wildlife trip through Puerto Natales, Camping Laguna Azul, Lake Dickson Camp and 4 other destinations in Chile. Read More
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Wildlife & Trekking and Hiking +2 more
- Accommodation Camping, Lodge & Hotel
- Transport Bus & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 12-95 yrs
- Operated in English
days11
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US$ 5,699
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- Nov 23 Only 8 seats left
- Dec 07 10+ seats left
- Starts Panama City, Panama
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
Panama City to San Jose Travel Pass
10 day national parks trip to Panama City, San Blas Islands and 4 other destinations traveling through Panama and Costa Rica. Read More
- Activities National parks & Sightseeing Tours +1 more
- Transport Boat, 4WD Jeep, Private Vehicle & Flight
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days10
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US$ 1,490
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- Apr 28 10+ seats left
- Apr 29 10+ seats left
- Starts Salta, Argentina
- Ends La Paz, Bolivia
Salta to La Paz Travel Pass
12 day active and outdoor trip to Salta, San Pedro De Atacama and 4 other destinations in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. Read More
- Activities Active and outdoor & Desert safaris
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport 4WD Jeep, Bus, Minibus & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days12
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US$ 1,017
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- Apr 28 10+ seats left
- Apr 29 10+ seats left
- Starts La Paz, Bolivia
- Ends Salta, Argentina
La Paz to Salta Travel Pass
9 day sightseeing tour to La Paz, Candelaria and 3 other destinations in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. Read More
- Activities Sightseeing Tours & Trekking and Hiking +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Bus, Train & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
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US$ 876
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- Apr 28 10+ seats left
- Apr 29 10+ seats left
- Starts Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- Ends Buenos Aires, Argentina
Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires (via Iguazu) Travel Pass
12 day adventure trip to Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande and 5 other destinations traveling through Brazil and Argentina. Read More
- Activities Adventure & Active and outdoor
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Bus, Ferry, Boat & Train
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days12
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US$ 1,168
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- Apr 27 10+ seats left
- Apr 28 10+ seats left
- Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Five Star Experience
“Awesome Adventure!!”
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Zip lining +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Bungalow & Eco Lodge
- Transport Boat, Flight & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range 12-79 yrs
- Operated in English
days11
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US$ 5,780
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- Apr 26
- Apr 27
- Starts Santiago, Chile
- Ends Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Santiago to Rio de Janeiro Travel Pass
25 day local boat rides tour to Santiago, Mendoza and 8 other destinations in Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Read More
- Activities Local boat rides & City sightseeing +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Bus, Boat, Ferry & Train
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days25
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US$ 1,958
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- Apr 29 10+ seats left
- Apr 30 10+ seats left
- Starts Cusco, Peru
- Ends Cusco, Peru
4 day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu
“We booked this tour after learning that Inca trail passes were sold out for our dates. However I don ...”
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Trekking and Hiking
- Accommodation Camping, Hotel & Tent
- Transport Train & Bus
- Age Range 5-79 yrs
- Operated in English
days04
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US$ 599
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- Apr 27
- Apr 28
- Starts Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Ends Lima, Peru
Buenos Aires to Lima (via Uyuni) Travel Pass
45 day sandboarding tour through Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza and 19 other destinations in 4 different countries. Read More
- Activities Sandboarding & Wine tasting tours +3 more
- Accommodation Home-stay, Bungalow, Hostel, Hotel & Hut
- Transport Bus, Boat, 4WD Jeep, Minibus, Private Vehicle & Train
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
- Operated in English
days45
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US$ 2,381
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- Apr 28 10+ seats left
- Apr 29 10+ seats left
- Starts Lima, Peru
- Ends Lima, Peru
Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth
9 day sailing, yachting and motor boating tour in Peru, visiting Lima, Iquitos and Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +3 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Flight, Bus, Boat & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 12-95 yrs
- Operated in English
days09
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US$ 3,349
US$ 2,679
SavingUS$ 670
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- Brochure Price:US$ 3,349
- Special Deal (20%):- US$ 670
- Total Price from:US$ 2,679
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- May 04 Only 2 seats left
- May 18 Only 1 seat left
- Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rican Adventure
“We do not normally travel with escorted tours but decided to try it for this trip due to lack of”
- Tour Type Independent Tour
- Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Accommodation Hotel & Villa
- Transport Private Vehicle & Boat
- Age Range 8-95 yrs
- Operated in English
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US$ 997
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- May 06 10+ seats left
- May 13 10+ seats left
- Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
- Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
Costa Rica Family Vacation
“Excellent guides, well planned, prompt and professionals”
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Volcanoes & National parks +6 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Ferry & Boat
- Age Range 2-79 yrs
- Operated in English
days06
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US$ 2,570
US$ 2,441
SavingUS$ 129
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- Brochure Price:US$ 2,570
- Special Deal (5%):- US$ 129
- Total Price from:US$ 2,441
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