Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Take a historic hike through Paraty's Gold Trail and discover its rich history. Learn how African slaves paved this path to bring the precious metals of the region to Portuguese ships. Observe the local wildlife and stop at natural pools and waterfalls to unwind a bit. End the tour at a cachaça distillery and sample various types of the Brazilian rum.

See a colorful side of porteño culture with this 3-hour walking tour of La Boca. Take pictures of the brightly painted houses, learn about La Boca's immigrant past, and hear about the birth of Tango in this vibrant area. Get a taste of soccer fever with a visit to the Bombonera stadium, home to one of Argentina's most important teams, Boca Juniors.

Spend a half day learning about local wildlife and conservation during this once-in-a-lifetime Costa Rican volunteer opportunity. Enjoy the lush landscapes just outside La Fortuna and have the chance to  observe some of the country's most exotic species. Prepare food, and help maintain the grounds as you learn about local wildlife from area experts. This 3.5-hour tour of the property is sure to be a memorable part of any Costa Rican adventure!

Make sure you see the volcanic activity you came for on this volcanic activity hike at Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Hike for roughly two hours on a path that takes you past geysers, mud pots, boiling water pools, and more depending on the season, ensuring an exciting time. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Liberia, all entrance fees, and lunch.

During this 5.5-hour excursion you will learn the history of the largest glacier in Argentina and its behavior over the past 10 years, during which it has shown a constant and drastic retreat. You will witness the noticeable erosion of the ice over the rocks and the visible results. You will capture extraordinary views of the glacier from different points, on a journey along natural trails. This is such an ideal excursion to share with family and friends. The tour includes Transfers from/to Puerto Bahia Tunel-El Chalten office + Sailing Viedma Lake + Trek You will sail South across the bay. The lake's depth allows for a pleasant cruise near the shoreline, permitting the observation of the mountains Fitz Roy and Huemul. Approximately after 1-hour navigation, during which you will observe large icebergs, you will disembark on a rocky promontory area- facing the Viedma glacier- to start trekking. 

Step onto the cobblestone-clad streets of colonial Antigua for this flexible-length walking tour. Stroll the streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site as you visit top landmarks like the 'Ayuntamiento' (City Hall Palace), Palace of the Captain's General, the main cathedral and Santo Domingo, a well-known hotel and cultural center. A final stop at a local jade factory provides additional insight into Guatemala's Mayan culture.

Experience the passion and history of tango on this 3-hour walking tour of Buenos Aires' tango venues and other hot spots. Learn where tango started and how it has evolved, watch couples practice to traditional Argentine tango music and try a few steps yourself. Guided by a seasoned tango dancer and expert guide, you'll visit some 'milongas' and other historical tango venues in the city where this dynamic dance was born.

Discover the 19th Century charms of Recoleta with this 3-hour walking tour. As you admire the ornate architecture of this neighborhood in the north of Buenos Aires, your guide will share historical anecdotes and gossip from the Belle Epoque. Visit Plaza San Martin, Retiro, the Embassies, scenic streets including Arroyo and Alvear, and end with a full tour of the famous Recoleta Cemetery.

A 2-hour Walking Tour to enjoy Recoleta Area in Buenos Aires, and other interesting points in the city. After that, we will visit the Museum Evita Peron

Get up close to the diverse wildlife of the Andes mountains on this half-day tour to the Villavicencio Natural Reserve from Mendoza. Keep your eyes peeled for condors, pumas, guanacos and ostriches as you roam through the beautiful valleys, then learn the history of the region as you stand before the Monument of Canota. After soaking up the mountain views, relax at the historic spa resort of Villavicencio, famed for its natural mineral springs.

Get in touch with Peru's colonial heritage during this 3-hour guided walking tour of Arequipa. Stroll the streets of the country's second-biggest city, admiring the unique ashlar-clad (white volcanic rock) buildings of its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. As you wander you'll tour the oldest neighborhood in the city, see Arequipa's first church, play around with some llamas and alpacas and sample some potatoes, one of Peru's most typical snacks. A guide, hotel pickup and food tasting are all included.

Explore the Guatemalan countryside just outside Antigua during this flexible-length tour offering a taste of small-village life. You'll ascend to the indigenous town of Santa Maria de Jesus at the base of the 'Volcan de Agua' volcano. Then travel to the tiny village of El Hato to the local eco-resort Earth Lodge, where you can relax and take in the views of Antigua in the distance.

Enhance your experience of Recoleta, indisputably Buenos Aires' most aristocratic neighborhood, on a 2-hour walking tour. Visit the tomb of former first lady, Eva Perón (Evita), in Recoleta Cemetery, home to more than 6,400 extravagant mausoleums, and admire Belle Epoque buildings such as Palais de Glace and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

Explore Viedma Glacier and UNESCO-listed Los Glaciares National Park on this full-day trip from El Calafate. Board a boat to cruise between icebergs on Patagonia's Lake Viedma as you listen to commentary from your guides about Argentina's biggest glacier. Choose a boat tour with a 3-course lunch or a boat tour with a trek. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to ensure personal attention.

Visit a Magellanic and Gentoo penguin rookery on Martillo island and explore Estancia Harberton on this 6-hour tour from Ushuaia. With a naturalist guide, view the nearly one thousand nests and see the penguins go about their daily life. Admire other bird life like skúas, petrels, cormorants, vultures and South American terns. Back on the main land, enjoy free time at the traditional Estancia Harberton to walk through the gardens and visit the historic buildings. Round-trip transportation from downtown Ushuaia is included.

Visit the spectacular Cortes Falls on a 5-hour trip from Playa del Coco that includes lunch at a restaurant near the falls, admission, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Coco hotel. Slip behind the 49-foot (15-meter) waterfall to take a natural, tropical shower, or swim from a white sand beach fringed by lush foliage. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for a personalized experience.

This is a beautiful one day tour if you really want to experience the magnificent of the volcanoes in Costa Rica. This Crater Tour takes place at the foothills of the Miravalles Volcano, once here you will enjoy the unique experience of walking inside an active crater.  You will have the change to observe pools of hot water coming from the veins of the volcano, bubbling mud pots, fumaroles and sulphur deposits. This is an unique place in Costa Rica where visitors can walk inside of the active crater, observe and feel the steam escaping from the boilers below. Book today and be prepared to enjoy the natural sauna, mud baths with widely proven therapeutic qualities due to the clay minerals, hot springs, suspension bridges, waterfalls and costarican typical food. We provide private AC transportation, pick up and drop off at your hotel around the (Papagayo Gulf area and surroundings), tour operated by bilingual tour guides.

Discover the dazzling sights and architecture of Chile's most colorful coastal towns on a relaxed, full-day tour from Santiago. Venture through the verdant vineyards of a region hailed as 'wine country' before arriving at the beautiful town of Vina del Mar. Gain insight into the area's history and view impressive historical monuments, then appreciate the bohemian beauty of Valparaiso. Take a tour of the town's top sites and visit the Pablo Neruda Museum before returning to Santiago.

Visit the significant landmarks and highlights of Vila Velha during this 6-hour day trip from Curitiba. Following your local guide, walk through the unusual sandstone formations in Vila Velha State Park and learn about the natural history of the area. See Lagoa Dorada, or the Golden Lake, so-named for the way the sun glints off its waters. Visit the Furnas Dam, one of Brazil's larger hydroelectric dams. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Curitiba hotels is included.

We invite you to discover a new activity, where we combine trails, rock and ice so you can reach an overwhelming Mountain Experience.