South America Tours
- Galapagos (Ecuador)
- Salt Flats (Bolivia)
- Machu Picchu (Peru)
- Angel Falls (Venezula)
- Amazon Jungle (Peru)
- Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
- Iguassu Falls (Brazil/Argentina)
- Torres del Paine National Park (Chile)
Variety is the spice of life and a key ingredient to the art of travel. South America offers more variety of culture, wildlife, adventure and natural beauty than any other continent. This liveliness and diversity are evident as soon as you arrive. In South America friendly people welcome you into their lives, happily sharing their culture, their food and even their homes. Once you start to explore this part of the world you quickly realize it holds many of the most intriguing and beautiful destinations on earth. On a South America adventure one arrives with a sense of wonder, and returns home with a newfound respect for the great diversity of this part of the world.
Puno & Lake Titicaca (TSPLTC)
Lake Titicaca is not only the largest lake in South America, it's also overflowing with culture and history. Sitting at 3838m above sea level, this is the highest navigable lake in the world. Take a day trip on the lake to meet its most famous residents—the Uros people, who live on floating, man-made islands made of reeds collected from the lake. In the evening return to Puno, and enjoy some live music in this town famous for its festivals and dances.
Highlights: Enjoying the festive city of Puno, Cruising on famed Lake Titicaca, Explore the floating reed islands of the Uros people.
MyStyle Cuzco 3-Day- Comfort (TSPCM3C)
See the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Americas your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create a Cuzco itinerary that's perfect for you. Choices in this fascinating city are almost endless. Looking for history? Take a tour of the city or Sacred Valley.Want to get active? Try white water rafting, rock climbing, cycling or horseback riding. Feel like going local? Take Spanish lessons or visit a Planeterra community service project. No matter what you choose, there’s no place quite like Cuzco.
Highlights: Exploring the Incan city of Cuzco your way.
Buenos Aires & Tango Experience (TSATXC)
Dance, drink and eat your way around the most sophisticated European city in South America—Buenos Aires. Get to know the city everyone loves to love, as you tour colourful La Boca, funky Palermo, bohemian San Telmo and swanky Recoleta—home to Eva Peron's tomb. Enjoy a tango show before a free day to explore the 'Paris of the Americas' on your own or dance the night away in the smoky milongas (tango houses). Don't forget to indulge in possibly the best beef in the world!
Highlights: Savouring the sophistication of Buenos Aires, Exploring the famed neighbourhoods of La Boca and Recoleta
MyStyle Quito 3-Day - Comfort (TSEQM3C)
Do Ecuador’s capital your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create a Quito itinerary that's perfect for you. Some of the many options: Visit the equator and watch drain water switch directions; shop till you drop at the continent's biggest indigenous market; bike down from snow-covered Cotopaxi volcano; go wildlife and bird spotting in a cloud forest; pamper yourself at a natural hot spring spa; skirt volcanic craters by horseback; take Spanish lessons and much more!
Highlights: Quito
MyStyle Lima 3-Day (TSPMM3C)
Do the City of Kings your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create a Lima itinerary that's perfect for you. There's something for everyone, from a city tour, to ancient ruins, to some of the best museums in the country. Not your style? How about surf lessons? Or a night of Latin music and dancing? See how Latinos play "futbol" (soccer) at a local match, take a local shopping trip, or hop in a speedboat to a nearby island filled with birds and sea lions. Trust us, you’ll never run out of choices.
Highlights: Exploring the vibrant city of Lima your way.
Mendoza Wine Experience (TSAMXC)
Sip your way around the region that put Argentina on the world wine map on this 3-day pursuit of the perfect glass of wine! We explore old and new on our Mendoza city tour before venturing out into the countryside, visiting wineries and enjoying wine tasting. Take in all the region has to offer as you drive through fields of vines, with the snowy Andes as a dramatic backdrop, and get to know your Malbec from your Merlot.
Highlights: Exploring the churches and squares of Mendoza, Enjoying the local wineries- with tastings
MyStyle Cuzco 4-Day- Comfort (TSPCM4C)
See the oldest continuously inhabited city in the Americas your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create a Cuzco itinerary that's perfect for you. Choices in this fascinating city are almost endless. Looking for history? Take a tour of the city or Sacred Valley. Want to get active? Try white water rafting, rock climbing, cycling or horseback riding. Feel like going local? Take Spanish lessons or visit a Planeterra community service project. No matter what you choose, there’s no place quite like Cuzco.
Highlights: Cuzco
Iguassu Falls (TSAIFC)
Experience the stunning beauty and raw power of one of the greatest natural wonders on earth: Iguassu Falls. Wider than Victoria Falls and taller than Niagara, Iguassu falls are set in the tropical jungles of the 3-way border between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Spend four days exploring, travelling to both the Argentinean and Brazilian sides on this complete experience of the falls—Iguassu is one of those places that needs to be seen to be believed.
Highlights: Standing in awe at the stunning Iguassu Falls, Catching views from the Argentine and Brazilian sides
MyStyle Lima 4-Day (TSPMM4C)
Do the City of Kings your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create a Lima itinerary that's perfect for you. There's something for everyone, from a city tour, to ancient ruins, to some of the best museums in the country. Not your style? How about surf lessons? Or a night of Latin music and dancing? See how Latinos play "futbol" (soccer) at a local match, take a local shopping trip, or hop in a speedboat to a nearby island filled with birds and sea lions. Trust us, you’ll never run out of choices.
Highlights: Lima
The Glaciers Experience (TSAEXC)
Spend four days in El Calafate and explore a piece of Argentina's incredible Patagonia region. Witness active Perito Moreno glacier, as massive ice chunks crack off and crash into the chilly waters of Lago Argentino below—one of Mother Nature's most stunning displays of power. On your free day, walk the town at your leisure, cruise the lake, or visit one of the several other glaciers of this awe-inspiring area.
Highlights: Exploring stunning El Calafate, marvelling at the dramatic Perito Moreno Glacier.
Cloud Forest Experience (TSEFXC)
Head for the clouds—cloud forest, that is. Experience it from your lodge in the middle of the Mindo forest, sitting at a comfortable 1200m in altitude. Try river tubing, rappelling, hiking or horseback riding, or just take a more relaxed pace enjoying the jungle atmosphere. The Mindo area is known for its mind-boggling bird watching and more orchids than you thought possible.
Highlights: Exploring the cloud forest at Mindo, Encountering stunning flora and fauna unique to this area.
MyStyle Quito 4-Day- Comfort (TSEQM4C)
Do Ecuador’s capital your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create a Quito itinerary that's perfect for you. Some of the many options: Visit the equator and watch drain water switch directions; shop till you drop at the continent's biggest indigenous market; bike down from snow-covered Cotopaxi volcano; go wildlife and bird spotting in a cloud forest; pamper yourself at a natural hot spring spa; skirt volcanic craters by horseback; take Spanish lessons and much more!
Highlights: Quito
Discover Arequipa & Colca Canyon (TSPACC)
See Peru's south before the secret's out! The 'white city' of Arequipa has a friendly atmosphere, colonial architecture (including a working convent) and the incredible El Misti Volcano towering over the cityscape. Meet its most famous resident, Juanita—a 500-year-old mummy discovered on the top of nearby Mount Ampato. Then travel along mountain roads to Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Spot condors and hike across the dramatic Andean scenery.
Highlights: Exploring the 'white city' of Arequipa, Hiking the stunning vistas of Colca Canyon.
Paraty Experience (TSZPXC)
Discover one of Brazil's most untouched colonial towns. World Heritage site Paraty sits on a bay, surrounded by lush hills and countless islands and coves. Every day the streets closest to the sea flood with the tide—some residents boat to their doors! Charming and full of cafes, Paraty is not to be missed. Dive off the boat on an included schooner tour and learn more about the town's history as one of the country's greatest producers of fiery cachaça liquor.
Highlights: Exploring the islands and beaches of Paraty from a schooner, Relaxing in a pristine paradise
Easter Island (TSCRNC)
Unravel the mystery of Rapa Nui. Explore mythical Easter Island, known around the world for its ancient monolithic stone statues. See the mysterious statues, or Moai, sprinkled throughout the island, tour the volcanoes, beaches and petroglyphs, and get to know the unique culture of one of the most remote islands on earth.
Highlights: Exploring the ruins and monolithic heads of this mysterious island, visiting the island town and beaches, Searching for prehistoric paintings at the Ana Kai Tangata cavern.
Machu Picchu By Train (TSPMTC)
This comfortable and compact adventure serves up Machu Picchu, one of the world's true treasures, in style. In colonial Cuzco, once the epicentre of the Inca Empire, you'll spend a day exploring its Spanish, indigenous and natural highlights. You'll ride the rails through the spectacular Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu, perched on a mountain ridge. Then, let your local guide explain the site. You're free to explore this Incan masterpiece before catching your train back to Cuzco.
Highlights: Discovery Machu Picchu, Wandering the historic streets of Cuzco
Ecuador Volcanoes & Cloud Forest (SECVD)
As you straddle the equator at the 'Middle of the World', it occurs to you that being in two places at once is pretty invigorating. Ecuador has that effect on travellers and this convenient week-long adventure is bursting with opportunity. Fill a suitcase and empty your purse in Otavalo’s market, which occupies much of the town. Spot birds in the cloud forest of Mindo and soak in the scenery while relaxing in Papallacta’s hot springs. A trip to Ecuador is more about attitude than its latitude. With all the inclusions and unique expert guide and accommodations—historic haciendas, cloud forest lodge—this trip has it, too.
Highlights: Exploring small towns and villages of the Andes and immersing into local culture, Learning about traditional handicrafts and folk art from local artisans, Encountering volcanic craters and hotsprings, Setting foot in both hemispheres at the 'middle of the earth', Traversing a cloud forest with a local naturalist
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Essential Ecuador (SEEE)
From the outdoor playground of Baños to the bustling lanes of the Otavalo market, get an introduction to the culture, history and spectacular scenery of Ecuador on this 8-day adventure. Venture through the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes' amidst the Andean mountain scenery and mingle with the locals. Because we have years of experience in Quito and an established operational office, we’ll take care of the hassles—so that you can focus on the highlights. And, with a guided tour of the Ingapirca ruins and plenty of optional excursions, this adventure offers up a great combination of must-see highlights and free time to do your own thing.
Highlights: Soaking in Andean hot springs, pursuing outdoor adventure in Baños, driving along the scenic 'Avenue of the Volcanoes', exploring Incan ruins and colonial cities, bartering with the local artisans at Otavalo's Market.
Amazon Riverboat Adventure (PVIIA)
Hop aboard a riverboat and experience the Amazon in style. Led by an Amazon Reserve naturalist guide, your cruise will include daily excursions by motorized skiff designed to reveal the exotic wildlife that calls the rainforest home—with any luck you’ll spot sloths, toucans or pink dolphins! And, with two full days for exploration in Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve, you'll have the chance to experience the jungle up close. The cuisine onboard is regional and provides a unique—and delicious—window into local culture. Gain a rare glimpse of how life ‘on the river‘ is lived and experience the magic of the Amazon on this once-in-a-lifetime riverboat adventure.
Highlights: Explore the Pacaya–Samiria National Reserve—the largest national park in Peru, dine on food fresh from the jungle, spot pink dolphins on the Amazon River, look down into the jungle from a canopy walkway, interact with members of the local community, learn the intricacies of Amazon wildlife
- Trip Style:
- Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Peru Family Experience (SPFA)
Every traveller should visit Peru at some point. Introduce your kids to it early through this comprehensive trip that bundles the Amazon, Machu Picchu, Cuzco and more into 9 life-changing days. You’ll spend 2 nights at the exclusive G Lodge Amazon, learning about the wildlife from naturalists before exploring the Urubamba Valley, gazing awestruck at Machu Picchu and interacting with the locals—including kids—in Cuzco and Lima. Peru will stick with your kids long after they’ve stopped being kids.
Highlights: Searching for wildlife along the Amazon River, Exploring the mysterious Inca ruins at Machu Picchu, sampling the seafood in Lima.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puno & Lake Titicaca (TSPLTC) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$199
USD
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| MyStyle Cuzco 3-Day- Comfort (TSPCM3C) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$229
USD
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| Buenos Aires & Tango Experience (TSATXC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$299
USD
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| MyStyle Quito 3-Day - Comfort (TSEQM3C) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$299
USD
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| MyStyle Lima 3-Day (TSPMM3C) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$309
USD
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| Mendoza Wine Experience (TSAMXC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$329
USD
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| MyStyle Cuzco 4-Day- Comfort (TSPCM4C) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$379
USD
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| Iguassu Falls (TSAIFC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$499
USD
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| MyStyle Lima 4-Day (TSPMM4C) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$519
USD
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| The Glaciers Experience (TSAEXC) | 4 days | Classic | Comfort |
From
$549
USD
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| Cloud Forest Experience (TSEFXC) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$549
USD
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| MyStyle Quito 4-Day- Comfort (TSEQM4C) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$549
USD
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| Discover Arequipa & Colca Canyon (TSPACC) | 6 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$549
USD
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| Paraty Experience (TSZPXC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$639
USD
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| Easter Island (TSCRNC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$729
USD
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| Machu Picchu By Train (TSPMTC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$849
USD
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| Ecuador Volcanoes & Cloud Forest (SECVD) | 8 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$1399
USD
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| Essential Ecuador (SEEE) | 8 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1499
USD
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| Amazon Riverboat Adventure (PVIIA) | 9 days | Small Ship Cruising & Sailing | Comfort |
From
$1500
USD
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Was
$2499
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| Peru Family Experience (SPFA) | 9 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$1799
USD
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