South America Tours and Trip Packages 2024/2025

South America is a vibrant continent, whose backbone is the Andes running from north to south with the Amazon river snaking through its northern part. High and low lands combine to create a continent of extremes. The highest waterfall (Angel Falls in Venezuela), the most voluminous river and the largest rainforest (the Amazon rainforest), the longest mountain range (the Andes), the driest place in the world (Atacama Desert in Chile), and even the best carnivals in the world - South America does nothing by halves. Visit South America to see some of the most interesting landscapes in the world, to sample the deliciously varied cuisines and the beautiful and friendly locals. Get ready to live life to the full when you are on a holiday to South America.

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Antarctica Classic

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From the first to the last second, the expedition was not only carried out very professionally, but ...
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Photography tours & Wildlife +5 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Best of South America

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51 day city sightseeing trip through Lima, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve, Nazca and 24 other destinations in 6 different countries. Read More
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  • Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping & Home-stay
  • Transport Bus, Boat, Ferry, Coach, Private Vehicle, Flight, Train, 4WD Jeep, Minibus & Taxi
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins

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32 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour through Playa Del Carmen, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio and 14 other destinations in 7 different countries. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Explorer
  • Accommodation Hotel, Hostel, Resort, Home-stay & Guest House
  • Transport Boat, Ferry, Bus, Private Vehicle & Taxi
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Quito to La Paz: Amazon & Ancient Cultures

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35 day trekking and hiking trip to Quito, Tena and 15 other destinations in Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru. Read More
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  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Hostel, Lodge, Hut, Home-stay & Camping
  • Transport Boat, Train, Bus, Private Vehicle, Flight & Taxi
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the 7th Continent

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Thanks for everything !!! This trip was just perfect. This was my first cruise ever and I loved it. ...
  • Tour Type Cruise Tour
  • Activities Cruise & Polar expeditions and cruise
  • Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship & Flight
  • Age Range 8-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, French, German
days11 From US$ 13,195 View Tour
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Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake

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Where can I apply ;-) loved it so much! Too bad the scales only go to 5, so i give
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  • Activities Cruise & Polar expeditions and cruise
  • Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship & Flight
  • Age Range 8-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari

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Unlike most people on this trip my husband had to drag me kicking and screaming to Antarctica! I am ...
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  • Activities Cruise & Polar expeditions and cruise
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
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  • Age Range 8-99 yrs
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Argentina & Chile: Amazing Patagonia-13 Days

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Julia & Cynthia Hi, sadly our tour has ended. We had a fabulous time and wish we had a few
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & National parks +2 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Camping & Tent
  • Transport Bus, Boat & Ferry
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Eco Adventure Trip in Costa Rica

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I booked this trip for my daughter and me. She wanted action and adventure, every day, and this tri ...
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  • Activities Rafting & Natural landmarks sightseeing +7 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Jeep
  • Age Range 12-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Classic Antarctica - 10 days

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10 day polar expeditions and cruise tour to Ushuaia, Drake Passage and 2 other destinations traveling through Argentina and Antarctica. Read More
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  • Activities Polar expeditions and cruise
  • Accommodation Ship Cabin
  • Transport Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 18-80 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Costa Rica & Panama Discovery

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12 day cultural, religious and historic sites trip to San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and 5 other destinations in Costa Rica, Panama and Argentina. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Wildlife
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle, Minibus & Taxi
  • Age Range 15-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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The Great South American Journey: Quito to Rio Adventure

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65 day wildlife trip through Quito, Tena, Banos and 29 other destinations in 7 different countries. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Wildlife & Trekking and Hiking +3 more
  • Accommodation Lodge, Hotel, Hostel, Hut, Home-stay, Camping, Bungalow & Villa
  • Transport Flight, Boat, Train, Bus, Private Vehicle, 4WD Jeep, Ferry & Taxi
  • Age Range 18-39 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Patagonia: the Ultimate Adventure

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There are plenty of great views in Patagonia but I think this one is the best. You see Fiztroy from
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  • Activities Sightseeing Tours & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat
  • Age Range 5-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Quest for the Antarctic Circle

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14 day photography trip to Ushuaia, South Shetland Islands and 2 other destinations traveling through Argentina and Antarctica. Read More
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  • Activities Photography tours & Wildlife +5 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
  • Transport Bus, Private Vehicle & Cruise Ship
  • Age Range 12-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days14 From US$ 10,199 View Tour
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  • Kelley Lipphard
“We had a fabulous nine-day tour, including the two day Inca experience, Inca trail/Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain. John, our contact, met us at the airport and helped us generally acclimate to the new culture. We cannot praise Adolfo, our guide, enough for his knowledge, experience, and attentiveness to our needs. He was so fun to be with. Our driver, Edgar, was excellent. All over, a fantastic adventure.”
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  • Fiachra O Brolachain
“Had an amazing time on this tour. Manu, our tour guide, was a legend he made was part of making our tour group a family. The activities, transport, accommodation and everything else were all flawless. The whole thing greatly exceeded my expectations.”
Great Trip!!!
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“The trails were very well marked and easy to hike on your own. There is a clear itinerary of where you should be each night. Do not bring food, as there is an excellent and ample breakfast, lunch and dinner provided. The showers were also decent and at all the camps on the W trek and had warm water. The sleeping bags and mats were warm enough, although I did go in December, so summer season. Transfers were seamless. We had to wait for the ferry to make a second trip at the end, so a one hour thirty minutes delay, and the buses waited on us to take us back to Puerto Natales. Having everything booked took the stress out of trying to get my own sites and transportation, and meals being provided saved a lot on weight. Overall, no complaints and a great trip!!”

South America - Travel Highlights and Travel Tips

Travel Highlights

  • Head to the Peruvian Andes and climb the Inca trail on your way to the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu. It’s easily the most famous archaeological site in South America, and while there are some great alternatives, the Inca Trail is iconic.
  • See the blinding white and blue of Salar de Uyuni, the Bolivian salt flats. An almost dreamlike experience, the salt flats stretch for as far as the eye can see, with the sparkling white salt and cerulean blue sky being completely void of any distractions.
  • Stand in the divine presence of Angel Falls, Venezuela. Almost one kilometer high, the waterfall cascades from a tepui - a table top mountain, called Auyantepui - and is approximately 16 times taller than Niagara Falls.
  • Canoe down the legendary Amazon river, the life source of our planet, and appreciate the interconnectivity of Earth and it’s inhabitants.
  • Get lost in the crowds and gawp at the rainbow coloured floats and the passionate Samba Schools of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival and get ready for a party like you’ve never experienced before.
  • Tango with the best in Buenos Aires.

Travel Tips

  • Brush up on your Spanish, as it’s the official language of most of South America, and a little effort goes a long way with the locals.
  • While much of South America is friendly to tourists, extreme poverty means some areas in large cities are off-limits. Keep your wits about, make smart decisions and you’ll only have great experiences.
  • Much like North America, South America is big on affordable bus journeys. The only difference is the variety of passengers you’re likely to meet - from a live chicken to your new best friend.
  • South America straddles the equator and the tropic of Capricorn, meaning most of the continent experiences a tropical climate. However, temperatures vary on the time of year and be aware that the southern part experiences reversed seasons, so plan your wardrobe carefully.
  • Visit your doctor before you travel and make sure you’re up-to-date on all vaccinations and medications needed for travelling in South America.
  • Eat local, it’s the best way to immerse yourself in the local culture and it’s also usually the cheapest way to get a good meal.
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