Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Discover both modern and ancient Belize on a small-group tour of Altun Ha, a once-mighty Mayan city, and the old colonial capital of Belize City. Venture into the rain forest to the archaeological site where ceremonial temples and a famous jade carving were unearthed for a fascinating look at this Mesoamerican culture. Enjoy a typical Belizean lunch and time to shop for souvenirs on this half-day adventure that makes a great shore excursion for cruise ship passengers.

The Ballestas Islands, located off the southern coast of Peru, are known for their range of diverse wildlife and surrounding beauty. See the best of the islands and the adjacent Paracas National Reserve on this private full-day tour from Lima, featuring informative commentary from your guide and including all meals and transportation.

Explore three levels of lush Costa Rican rain forest from the floor to the canopy on a 3-hour guided tour tour of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Learn about local flora and fauna as you walk along nature trails, explore specialty gardens, and glide over treetops in an aerial tram, all narrated by a guide with extensive knowledge about the local ecosystem. Optional upgrade includes pickup and drop-off from your lodging in San Jose and a typical lunch.

Learn about 3,000-year-old Mayan civilization with a visit to Altun Ha, then go tubing in the Branch Rivera Caves during this 6-hour adventure from Belize City. At Altun Ha, walk through the two ancient plazas that once served as center of commerce for 10,000 Mayan residents trading jade and obsidian. With your adventure guide, hike 30 minutes to the entrance of the cave, then hop on an inner tube and float through the underground network of rivers. No experience is necessary; this activity is suitable for participants of all fitness levels. A traditional Belizean lunch with refreshments and round-trip transportation from centrally located Belize City hotels, the airport or the cruise port are included. 

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru's thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour truffle-making workshop at Lima's ChocoMuseo. Participate in every step of the truffle-making process, including preparing, decorating and filling these sweet treats with your own choice of filling. You'll also have time to explore the history of cocoa and Peru's own chocolate industry at the on-site museum. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients plus 6 truffles and 3 flavored chocolate souvenirs.

The volcanic stone city of Arequipa ranks among the most beautiful in South America, and many people say no trip to Peru is complete without a visit. On this tour, leave the map behind and follow your guide to top Arequipa attractions including the Plaza de Armas and Santa Catalina Monastery, and learn of the city's rich colonial history. Entry to the Santa Catalina Monastery plus pickup and drop-off at your Arequipa accommodation are included.

Discover the super modern arena of Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour of the multi-purpose arena that is the home to the Palmeiras football team from Sao Paulo. Visit the bleachers, box seats, press lounges, locker room, and even step onto the field of this modern marvel.

Learn about animal rehabilitation efforts in the Amazon and check out rare species such as the Amazonian manatee on this tour of the Amazon Rescue Center. Your guide takes you through the rescue center and explains the rehabilitation process for reptiles, monkeys, birds, and manatees, plus gives you the chance to explore an educational walking trail in the forest at your leisure.

Sillustani is a pre-Incan cemetery on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, are the vestiges of the Qulla people, who are Aymara conquered by the Inca Empire in the 15th century.

Explore the ancient Mayan city of Altun Ha and get an up-close encounter with black howler monkeys on this 5.5-hour combo tour from Belize City. Learn about the priests, merchants and stargazers who inhabited the once-powerful city as you explore the ruins of temples and tombs, and see some of Belize's wild residents monkeying around at the Community Baboon Sanctuary.

Discover the history and legends of the ancient Mayan people on this full-day tour from Belize City that combines three top activities. Explore the ruins of temples and other sacred sites at Altun Ha, and float through the Mayan underworld on a cave tubing adventure. Above ground, get a different perspective on the Belizean rain forest as you soar through the treetops on a thrilling zipline course. Recharge with an included lunch of typical Belizean fare.

Learn about 3,000-year-old Mayan civilization with a visit to Altun Ha, then soar through jungle on a zipline during this 5-hour tour from Belize City. At Altun Ha, walk through the two ancient plazas that once served as center of commerce for 10,000 Mayan residents trading jade and obsidian. Get your heart racing with a zipline adventure through the jungle at 85 feet (26 meters) off the ground. Entrance fees, round-trip transportation from Belize City hotels and use of all safety equipment are included.

The Ballestas Islands, located off the southern coast of Peru, are known for their range of diverse wildlife and surrounding beauty. See the best of the islands and the adjacent Paracas National Reserve on this full-day tour from Lima, featuring informative commentary from your guide and including all meals and transportation.

A journey to Peru is not complete without visiting Arequipa, the beautiful white city of Peru, This gorgeous city combines tradition and modernity in peaceful harmony while providing the gateway to the tradition and breathtaking scenery of its country side!

This Triple tour is designed to last approximately 6.5 hours.  Just you to do Belize best Adventure zip lining  in the rainforest  go Back in Time with Mayan  And Tubing Belize caves

Walk in the footsteps of Mayan royalty at Belize's magnificent Altun Ha ruins on this day trip from San Ignacio. A professional guide will lead you through the archaeological remnants of this ancient city, which was an important center of trade and religion during the Classic Mayan period. Among the complex of more than 500 excavated structures, you'll visit grand plazas and ceremonial temples, including the discovery site of a famous carved jade figure of the Mayan sun god Kinich Ahau. Round-trip hotel transport is included. 

Hike to the Emerald Lagoon and the Albino Eye Glacier with an outdoors guide during this 10-hour excursion from Ushuaia. See local plants and animals and learn about the region during this challenging 12.5-mile (20-km) hike, suitable for those in good physical condition. Boxed lunch, use of waterproof Wellingtons and crampons, and round-trip transportation from select Ushuaia hotels provided.

Learn to survive in the Amazon Rainforest during this guided tour from Manaus. During this 5-hour excursion, follow your expert adventure guide on a forest trek and learn how you could use your natural surroundings to survive in the wild. Identify Brazil nuts, passion fruit and açai palm berries, which are edible, as well as which poisonous plants to stay away from. Practice building traps for jungle animals and learn how to find clean water. After your survival adventure, enjoy lunch and take a canoe ride to a local Amazonian village to see what daily life living in the rainforest is like.

Buenos Aires is beloved for its nightlife, carnivorous cuisine, and its famous dance, tango. Have a characteristic Buenos Aires night out planned for you with this dinner and tango show in the Aljibe Room, one of the city's traditional tango nightclubs. After dining on four courses of Argentinean cuisine, watch an hour-long tango and folklore show.

Become an Amazon jungle explorer on this 4-day, 3-night, excursion to a jungle lodge situated deep in the confines of this famous forest. Scout for local wildlife like sloths, monkeys, birds, caimans, piranhas and more as you enjoy river boat rides, visit an Amazonian village, and enjoy the atmosphere of this incredible outdoor environment. Most meals and accommodation are included.