South America Wildlife Tours 2024/2025

For travelers interested in nature and adventure, South America is a fantastic part of the world to visit. The continent is veritably bursting with wildlife wonders found nowhere else on our planet — if you know where to look. Our South America wildlife tours beckon you to explore this wild paradise. Ever dreamt of locking eyes with a jaguar in the depths of the Amazon rainforest? Or perhaps you’ve fancied a curious encounter with an Andean spectacled bear high in the mountains? From the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, where jaguars, giant otters, and anacondas thrive, to the pristine Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, home to giant tortoises and marine iguanas, a South America wildlife tour is the best gateway to these incredible ecosystems. Explore the landscapes of Patagonia to see guanacos and elusive pumas. Dive deep into the wilds of the Pantanal wetlands in Brazil, where giant otters patrol the marches, and capybaras graze leisurely amidst the tranquil waters. If you yearn for awe-inspiring sightseeing, pair your journey with our South America National Park tours, where you can revel in both the captivating fauna and the breathtaking landscapes.

You will find our best wildlife tours to South America below.

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Galapagos Explorer: Central Islands (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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7 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip in Ecuador, visiting Quito, Isla Baltra and North Seymour Island. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Flight, Ferry & Minibus
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 5,235 US$ 3,784
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Absolute Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

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17 day sailing, yachting and motor boating trip through Quito, Puerto Ayora, Floreana Island and 14 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Ferry
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days17 From US$ 14,085 View Tour
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  • May 28 Only 1 seat left
  • Aug 20 Only 8 seats left
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Explore Tortuguero: The Amazon of Costa Rica

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5 day local boat rides tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tortuguero National Park and La Pavona. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Local boat rides & Beach +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat
  • Age Range 1-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 675 View Tour
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  • May 01
  • May 02
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Galapagos & Amazon (Archipel I)

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I hoped for a lot, but expected nothing (especially in the Amazon) but we saw more wildlife than I k ...
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Marine wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Yacht Cabin
  • Transport Flight, Yacht & Bus
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days15 From US$ 11,550 View Tour
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  • Aug 12 Only 8 seats left
  • Aug 26 Only 8 seats left
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Galapagos Islands 7-Day Western Cruise Yacht La Pinta

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7 day expedition tour through Baltra Island, Isla Fernandina, Urbina Bay and 3 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Expedition tours & Cruise +2 more
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
  • Transport Boat, Yacht & Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 1-80 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days07 From US$ 7,789 View Tour
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  • May 10
  • Jun 07
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Classic Antarctica - Expedition

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11 day wildlife trip to Ushuaia, South Shetland Islands and 2 other destinations traveling through Argentina and Antarctica. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Polar expeditions and cruise +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 16-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 7,160 View Tour
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  • Nov 22 10+ seats left
  • Dec 12 10+ seats left
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Brazilian Amazon by Boat

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14 day wildlife trip through Belém, Marajo Island, Monte Alegre and 5 other destinations in Brazil. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Active and outdoor +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Camping
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Flight & Ferry
  • Age Range 16-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 4,700 US$ 4,430
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  • Sep 21 10+ seats left
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Arenal Volcano National Park & Arenal Lake

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4 hour trekking and hiking trip through La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Local boat rides +5 more
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
hours04 From US$ 89 View Tour
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  • Apr 26
  • Apr 27
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Complete Galapagos (Grand Daphne)

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10 day wildlife trip through Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, Floreana Island and 8 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Sailing, yachting and motor boating +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Ferry, Flight & Yacht
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 7,655 US$ 6,627
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Crossing the Circle via Buenos Aires

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Its been a long held dream of mine to go to the Antarctic and the trip I booked via this
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Polar expeditions and cruise & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Flight & Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 18-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 14,851 View Tour
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  • Jan 06 Only 8 seats left
  • Feb 07 Only 8 seats left
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Nocturnal Experience & Costa Rican Dinner

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4 hour natural landmarks sightseeing trip through La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Nature and bush walks +3 more
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
hours04 From US$ 69 View Tour
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  • Apr 26
  • Apr 27
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Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz)

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17 day sailing, yachting and motor boating tour through Quito, Isla Baltra, Isla Isabela and 11 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Sailing, yachting and motor boating & Wildlife +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Flight, Minibus & Taxi
  • Age Range 12-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days17 From US$ 14,025 View Tour
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  • Jun 01 Only 2 seats left
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island hopping Galapagos

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7 day national parks tour through Quito, Darwin Bay, Playa Ochoa and 6 other destinations in Ecuador. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities National parks & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Flight
  • Age Range 1-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 2,190 View Tour
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  • May 24
  • May 25
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

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8 day polar expeditions and cruise tour to Punta Arenas, King George Island and 1 other destinations traveling through Chile and Antarctica. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Polar expeditions and cruise & Wildlife +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Flight & Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 18-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 14,246 View Tour
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  • Dec 05 Only 8 seats left
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5 - Excellent
Based on 489 customer reviews
Awesome trip!
5 - Excellent
  • Daniel Fenton
“Argentina was great. Awesome holiday. If I did it again the only thing I would change is that I would have stayed youth hostels as it's easier to meet people there. Also the average age on the tours was a lot older than me so I would look to find tours nearer my age group. Apart from that it was a great holiday. Thanks for organising!"”
The Perfect Amazonian Experience!
5 - Excellent
  • Sofia Vieira
“It’s been my dream to visit the Amazon rainforest since I was 10 years old, and this tour truly didn’t disappoint! From the friendliest staff & guides who all went above and beyond to please me, to the magnificent nature and wildlife all around, it was everything I hoped it would be, and more! Accommodation: Clean and comfortable en-suite rooms, with mosquito nets so you don’t have to bring your own. It’s surrounded by beautiful nature so provides the ideal Amazonian experience (eg don’t expect a 5 star hotel on a trip like this!) The communal area is lovely, with hammocks perfect for relaxing or reading a book. There are plenty of beautiful trails around the lodge to walk around in your free time too. Activities: The activities were SO much fun! I saw so many different types of animals and insects, and the guides were so knowledgeable and passionate which was contagious! I learnt so much and feel much more connected to nature after my trip. The sun set tower, zip line and adventure course are a bit sketchy, and quite basic but do the job and if you like adrenaline and aren’t a health & safety freak, you’ll love it (like me!). The parrot clay lick is from afar so you don’t get to see the parrots up close (you need binoculars) and it’s not always that they lick the clay, but you’ll for sure see 100’s flying round - just to manage expectations. All the activities provided a unique view and experience of the Amazon - I highly recommend this itinerary. We didn’t have a campfire sadly, and I was hoping for more Amazon legends stories told. You’ll need to be flexible with the itinerary as it’s best to capitalise on when the weather is good for the activities - eg we finished all our activities on day 3, so day 4 i just chilled on the hammocks and went for a walk on my own (went on the canopy & sunset tower again as they were such peaceful areas) which I enjoyed after the busy few days! Food: The food was always plenty and definitely made with love ❤️ Communication: It was super easy to contact Lucho via whatsapp! He responds quickly, and makes sure that the schedule all runs on time. I highly recommend this experience!”
Highly recommended!
5 - Excellent
  • Jose R
“Our trip: Buenos Aires, Igauzu Falls, Salta, Huhuamaca Canyon/Valley, Purmamarca, Salt Flats. You will not find a better way to see these cities and sites, or any other place in Argentina than Say Hueque. Talk about worry-free, accomodating, flexible. Thay are simply the best. Highly recommend!”

South America Wildlife Tours

Highlights of South America Wildlife Tours

  • Plunge into the crystal clear waters of the Galapagos Islands and snorkel alongside sea turtles and majestic manta rays, all while marveling at the world’s largest and most spectacular coral reefs.
  • Venture into the heart of the Amazon rainforest on a wildlife-spotting expedition to discover the world's most diverse and vibrant ecosystem and get up close with unique creatures like jaguars, sloths, and colorful birds.
  • Explore the Andes Mountains, where you can observe elusive spectacled bears, soaring condors, and indigenous flora while surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery.
  • Witness giant caimans, capybaras, and a plethora of bird species in the Pantanal wetlands during your South America wildlife tours.
  • Take a trip to Patagonia and witness the awe-inspiring landscapes of glaciers, fjords, and towering peaks while observing unique wildlife such as penguins, guanacos, and orcas in this remote wilderness.
  • Embark on an unforgettable Antarctic expedition, setting foot on the frozen continent and observing penguins, seals, and seabirds in this pristine polar wilderness.

Travel Tips for South America Wildlife Tours

  • Plan your wildlife tour to South America for late June to October — this is the best time to spot wildlife.
  • Opt for South America guided tours led by experienced naturalists and wildlife experts. They can enhance your understanding of the local fauna and ensure your safety in the wild.
  • Follow responsible wildlife viewing guidelines. Maintain a safe distance from animals, avoid sudden movements or loud noises, and always respect their natural behavior and habitat.
  • Be prepared for varying weather conditions, especially in diverse South American landscapes. Check the expected climate and pack accordingly.
  • Bring high-quality binoculars and a camera with a zoom lens. You'll want to capture those close encounters with jaguars, birds, and other wildlife.
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