Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Explore one of the best regions of the Amazon on a 2-day wildlife adventure in the Tamshiyacu Reserve. Discover the abundant wildlife of the jungle including pink dolphins, sloths, alligators, and birds in their natural habitats. Spend your days observing animals, fishing for piranhas, and cruising down the river and then relax at the rustic Curassow lodge in the evening.

Paraty is a popular coastal destination between Rio and Sao Paulo in Brazil. For a deeper understanding of this peaceful town, join this brief but diverse walking tour. Visit colonial churches, learn about Portuguese heritage including Portuguese royalty, see how sugar, gold, and coffee booms shaped the town, and taste cachaça, Brazil's national drink.

Discover the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Visit key sites such as Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo and discover their individual archaeological sites with your guide. Spend the night at Aguas Calientes, the village at the base of Machu Picchu, and rest up before catching the sunrise at the famous Inca citadel the next day.

In a small group, follow your guide along for a 2-day tour of Iguazu Falls. Begin your first day with a 5-mile (8-kilometer) hike to explore the 275 waterfalls of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iguazu Falls, which serves as a de facto border between Argentina and Brazil. On your second day, hike into the jungle to zipline and then rappel down a separate waterfall. Round-trip transportation and equipment are provided for this journey.

Enjoy the experience of visiting Machu Picchu.

Experience two of the most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites of the Mayan civilization, Copán and Joya de Cer en, during this 2-day, 1-night trip. Explore the 'Pompeii of the Americas' at Joya de Cer en, one of the only Mayan villages preserved from ancient times by a volcanic eruption. Then discover the unique stelae (upright stone carvings) and magnificent buildings at Copán, a vast Mayan center with several thousand structures. Your Mayan-themed trip includes a guide, overnight accommodation, entrance fees, snacks and round-trip hotel transport.

Enjoy the experience of visiting Machu Picchu.

Explore the beautiful Humantay Lagoon and the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on this 2-day tour. Spend the first day taking in the beautiful mountain scenery and turquoise-blue waters of the Humantay Lagoon, reaching heights of 4,200 meters. Early the next day, take the train to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the ancient ruins as well as time to explore by yourself.

Enjoy a relaxed overnight visit to the famous Inca city of Machu Picchu from Cusco, allowing you early access to this iconic archaeological site. Journey by train through the beautiful river valley to the city of Aguas Calientes, where you'll have time relax and explore town before settling in for the evening. Then wake up early for a sunrise visit at Machu Picchu, including a 2-hour guided tour plus time to explore this amazing ancient marvel on your own. Your trip also includes round-trip train tickets and bus transfer to Machu Picchu, one night of accommodations at a three-star hotel, breakfast and site entrance fee.

Spend two days immersed in the natural scenery around Ushuaia on this outdoor excursion. Go kayaking, trekking, and sailing while learning about the region's flora and fauna from your guide. Travel with a small group of seven people or fewer, which ensures a personalized experience and an intimate atmosphere. All meals and accommodations included, as well as round-trip hotel transportation and all equipment.

Explore two of Lake Titicaca's islands, Amantani & Taquile, during this 2-day round trip tour from Puno. Start from your hotel to catch a boat to Amantani and enjoy a warm welcome and typical Andean lunch from the community. Settle into your room then hike to the top of the island for sunset and a visit to Pachamama and Pachatata, two important Inca temples. Day 2, boat to Taquile Island for lunch then back towards Puno where you wrap up by touring the ancient burial ground of Sillustani.

Experience the local culture of the Lake Titicaca islands on a 2-day tour that includes a homestay on Amantani Island. Sleeping in a family home means a personal connection that you can't get on a day trip - plus the unforgettable chance to watch the sunset and stargaze in the middle of the high-altitude lake - and you'll explore Amantani, Uros, and Taquile Islands before cruising back to Puno.

For any traveler visiting Peru, the Sacred Valley and World Heritage-listed Machu Picchu are must-see sights. Combine the two on a 2-day tour from Cusco, which includes transport, entrance fees, and one nights accommodation. Visit the archeological site of Pisaq Potato Park, ascend to the vertiginous Ollantaytambo Fortress, and spend the evening in the quaint town of Aguas Calientes. Plus, you'll take a 2-hour guided tour of iconic Inca citadel, Machu Picchu, on day two.

Go deep into the rainforest surrounding the Arenal volcano with a 7-hour, 2-in-1 combo tour that includes a safari float, canopy walk and the scenic La Fortuna waterfall. Watch for monkeys, sloths, iguanas and caymans while navigating a gentle river, then get a bird's-eye view of the forest as you walk between tree tops on a series of narrow suspension bridges. Continue to a jungle waterfall, slip into clear water fringed with lush foliage, then enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch and locally grown coffee before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy a break in Quito with a 2-night experience that includes an arrival airport transfer, hostel accommodation and a tour of Quito's Old Town. With a guide, you'll learn about the neighborhood's colonial-era history as you see impressive plazas and landmarks like La Compañia, the famous Jesuit church. The budget-friendly package also includes ample free time for you to explore the city as you wish.

If you're short on time in Cusco but don't want to miss out on the world-famous Inca Trail, opt for a 2-day tour that reveals the highlights of the archeological trail even in limited time. You'll begin your hike at a start point much closer to Machu Picchu and benefit from the local insight of a guide as you explore one of the New7Wonders of the World. Accommodation, meals, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the epitome of paradise on a 3-day tour of the Rosario Islands, an archipelago comprised of 30 idyllic islands, from Cartagena. Spend free time on the white sands and turquoise waters of Isla Mucura, and opt to partake in activities such as scuba diving, beauty treatments, and a boat trip to a bioluminescent lagoon. Hotel accommodation, select meals, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Cartagena are included.

Not only the Historical Center, La Candelaria, has incredible colonial architecture, but it is also an urban art gallery where you can find amazing graffitis all around. What used to be vandalism, now it's become an impressive touristic and cultural attraction itself and it is actually one the most remarkable Urban Art Tourism destinations in the world. Come and find out how these incredible artworks reflect what's going on with Colombian societies throughout history in its actual social context. Besides, try 4 types of typical foods and drinks such as Empanada, Arepa, Chicha (Indigenous drink) and fruit juices that you haven't even probably tried before. Duration: 2 hours

Get in touch with your wild side during a visit to Auto Safari Chapín, Guatemala's only drive-through zoo, followed by an exploration of the black sand beach of Monterrico during this 2-day, 1-night adventure. Take a trip through Auto Safari Chapín, the first zoo in Central America to offer a driving safari experience amidst the park's wild animals. Then spend the night at Monterrico Beach, where you'll learn about the area's turtle conservation efforts and maybe even observe its annual November influx of hatchlings. This nature-themed overnight trip also includes accommodation and attraction fees.

You can't miss the volcanoes when visiting Quito. Explore two of them during this 2-day adventure. Leaving Quito, head south down the 'Avenue of Volcanoes' to arrive at Cotopaxi National Park for an Andean-style breakfast. Continue onto to Limpiopungo Lake for hiking and mountain biking through subalpine forests and meadows on your way to Chuquiragua Lodge in Machachi. The adventure continues on Day 2 as we travel to Quilotoa Lagoon, set within an ancient caldera, stopping along the way at a nearby village for lunch and a taste of indigenous culture.