Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Situated just below the Andes Mountains, the historic Santa Rita is among Chile's most celebrated winery. With this tour, you'll learn all about what goes into winemaking and have the chance to try a few reserve wines of your own. You'll also get the option of visiting the nearby Andean Museum, known for its pre-Columbian art.

Venture into the Andes on this 2-day guided tour through Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcanoes, located just south of the capital city of Quito. Brilliant green mountaintops, capped by white snow in winter months, line this stunning 185-mile stretch of the nation's countryside. Check out Ecuador's most active volcano during a stop at Cotopaxi National Park and spend the evening at a quaint hacienda in Riobamba before settling in for a 2-hour train ride towards the famed Devil's Nose. Take in the incredible views of Ecuador's truly breathtaking scenery as your travel through Alausi"”a truly memorable experience!

Walk through Old Rio on this afternoon sightseeing tour with a local guide. During this 4-hour outing, wind through the narrow lanes and baroque-style buildings while your guide fills you in on the history and legends of the area. Visit sites like the Metropolitan Cathedral, Carioca Square and the Imperial Palace. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Experience Lima's unique blend of historic and modern sights during this 4-hour private guided tour, with a visit to the Larco Museum. Travel through Lima by private vehicle alongside your guide, stopping to check out landmarks including the upscale Miraflores and San Isidro areas, as well as historic sights such as the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site and Lima's colonial San Martín Square. You'll also get to admire the wealth of pre-Columbian gold and silver artifacts at the Larco Museum, housed in an ornate 18th century mansion.

Take a VIP-style trip to Santa Rita Winery during this 4-hour small-group excursion featuring snacks and three premium tastings not offered on the normal tour. Enjoy on-site winery attractions such as Centennial Park and the Casa Real hotel gardens. Then sip on three premium wines accompanied by a cheese board, dried fruit and water.

Take a road trip through Ecuador's incredible landscapes on this Quito shopping tour. Stop en route to snap photos of stunning scenery as you make your way to Otavalo Market, where you will experience local shopping at its finest. Barter for handicrafts, interact with city-dwellers and walk away with handicrafts, produce and house wares from one of Quito's most popular markets.

Escape the city for a 4-hour retreat to the idyllic Santa Rita wine estate on this small-group tour from Santiago, including hotel pick-up. Uncover the secrets of Chilean wine production as you stroll the vineyards and tour the historic winery, which dates back to the 19th century. Then, indulge in an expert-led wine tasting and sample renowned wines like Casa Real or Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon.

Spend the day strolling the vineyards and sipping fine wines on this full-day tour of the Alto Jahuel, Santa Rita and Undurraga wineries, including hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Santiago. Learn the history of Chilean wine as you tour the legendary wineries, peek into the production rooms and soak up the scenery of the Maipo Valley, then indulge in expert-led wine tastings. 

Alausí, is a canton with deep contrasts that enclose all climates and landscapes. Due to its color and beauty it was declared Cultural Heritage of Ecuador and Tourist Tourist City. In addition, it has the nose of the Devil, monumental work of architecture on the railway, and one of the attractions most visited by tourists.Alausí is known as the city of the "five estates": railway, cultural, natural, archaeological and agricultural. In its jurisdiction are the 35 lagoons of the Ozogoche system. It has archaeological attractions, such as the Inca Trail and the petrified shells in Santa Rosa de Chicho Negro.

Enhance your experience of one of the world's largest live butterfly exhibitions during a guided tour of the Butterfly Garden in Selvatura Park in Monteverde. Ideal for families, this educational tour showcases the highlights of the gardens and offers insight into the life cycles of butterflies and other insects. See, too, a colony of leaf-cutter ants caterpillars becoming butterflies in the rearing chamber.

Escape to paradise with a cruise to Tortuga Island! On this full-day trip from the Jaco area, sail across the gorgeous Gulf of Nicoya to land on the white sandy beaches of this picturesque island. Explore the island's biodiversity with a nature hike, or set out into the crystal-clear waters with a snorkeling mask or beach kayak. You can also simply relax on the gorgeous beach and soak up the sunshine. Hotel pickup and drop-off and a delicious beachside buffet make this a leisurely day to remember.

If you're short on time and want to see all that Ecuador has to offer, take a comprehensive four-day tour. Three nights accommodation and transportation is included between your visits to Quito, Banos, Cuenca, and more. Every step of the way, your private guide will be with you to narrate your experience. Where you begin is up to you, as the tour can begin from either Quito or Cuenca.

Enjoy a cultural combination of spectacular sightseeing and enriching exhibits on a full-day Lima combo tour. See all of the Peruvian capital city's historical highlights accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, admiring the exquisite architecture of structures such as the Government Palace and the Cathedral of Lima. Then, immerse yourself in the eclectic exhibitions of the Larco Museum and the National Museum of Archeology, Anthropology and History of Peru. Convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel is included in the tour.

Experience the ultimate tour of the cloud forest in Monteverde with a package that combines ziplining, a walk on the hanging bridges, visits to the hummingbird and butterfly gardens, and lunch at the restaurant.

Your sightseeing tour explores the modern districts of Lima and its historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. As you wander the main plaza and Plaza San Martin it is hard not to wonder about its diverse architecture. Your guide will introduce you to the city's architectural heritage. You then proceed to Santo Domingo Monastery boasting fine carved choir stalls, the oldest of Lima. It was here that San Marcos University, the first in South America, was founded in 1551. Your next stop is at the Larco Herrera Museum. The collection allows the understanding of 3,000 years of the Peruvian pre-Columbian history in an intuitive way. Its masterpieces are considered worldwide icons of pre-Inca art and have been displayed in the world's most renowned museums.

We take you to some of the most important attractions in Ecuador, including Inca ruins, the Devil's Nose Train, Avenue of the Volcanoes, Baños, Waterfalls Route, a canoe ride and animal rescue center in the Amazon. This is a perfect opportunity to appreciate the contrasts and diversity of this country.

Discover the wealth of historic and modern attractions found in the Peruvian city of Lima during this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Feel like a real "˜Limeño' (a Lima local) as you explore the town's colonial and Incan architecture, visit its charming residential neighborhoods, visit the scenic cliff-strewn coast and admire its many religious shrines and churches. This Lima city tour also includes entrance fees, a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Tick off more of Lima's scared buildings in less time on this 4-hour tour of three significant sanctuaries. Alongside your guide, you'll visit the Church and Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima, and the Monastery of Santa Domingo, where two saints are laid to rest. See, too, the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, whose pastel exterior harbors the beloved 17th-century "˜Cristo Moreno' painting, and learn about Lima's religious heritage. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore two of the Sacred Valley's most popular landmarks, Moray and Maras, on a half-day guided tour. Visit the agricultural terraces of Moray, believed to be a "laboratory" to learn about plants and ecosystems. Then head to the salt evaporation ponds of Maras, which have been in use since Inca times, and conclude the tour with a stroll around the small village of Urubamba.

Soar through the misty rain forest canopy with a high-flying adventure at Selvatura Park, the only zipline course inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Launch from treetop platforms across 15 different zipline cables, including some of the longest in Costa Rica, and connect with your wild side with a ride on the giant Tarzan Swing. Four daily tour times make this a thrilling and convenient way to explore one of Costa Rica's most diverse ecosystems.