Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Experience unique Ecuadorian culture on a full-day market tour to Otavalo and Cotacachi Market. Comfortable transportation will pick you and other group members up from two convenient Quito locations, before taking you to the Mazapan handicrafts market in Calderon.  A stop at the Otalvo market is the perfect opportunity for taking photos.  You'll enjoy a hearty lunch in Cotacachi before exploring the natural area surrounding it.

Explore the colorful landscape of Rainbow Mountain on a full-day, guided hiking trip from Cusco, and discover glacier-capped peaks, wildlife, and views across the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range. Walk 9.3 miles (15 kilometers) with a high point of 16,520 feet (5035m), then meet some Quechua-speaking locals in a traditional Andean community. This 15-hour hiking tour includes breakfast, lunch, and entrance fees, as well as round-trip transport from your hotel in Cusco.

See three sides of Lima, Peru - pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern - in one full-day tour of the city. Visit what remains of pre-hispanic tombs and homes at the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site in the heart of the capital. Explore the architecture and buzz of modern neighborhoods including San Isidro and Miraflores as well as the historic Baranco area. After lunch, go even further back in time at the Pachamacac archaeological site.

Discover nature, culture, local food, and archaeology near Lima, Peru during this full-day tour of the Pachacamac Valley on mountain bikes. Moderate terrain lets you relax as you ride along a historic road through farmland, along the river, and through natural areas so close to the capital. A guided tour of the Pachamac Temple archaeological site and museum is included and a traditional lunch is available (not included).

Combine some of the most popular day trips from Panama City, Panama into one day of adventure. This tour includes a boat ride on Lake Gatun, which is part of the Panama Canal, a visit to Monkey Island, which is home to three species of monkeys, and a visit to Soberania National Park and an indigenous village.

Visit the turquoise-blue waters of the Llanganuco Lakes on a private full-day tour from Huaraz. If you love hiking and nature then this is the perfect adventure for you. Take a guided tour of the buried city of Yungay, admire the beautiful mountain scenery, and follow your guide to the Maria Josefa trail for a 4-hour trek through the lush vegetation.

Explore the best of Lima on this full-day experience tour. Drive around the historic neighborhood of Chorrillos, visit the pre-Inca complex of Pachacamac, and see the catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco while listening to informative commentary from your guide. Enjoy a delicious lunch and pisco sour at a local restaurant before ending the tour with a show at the Magic Water Circuit Park.

Set out with no more than five others on a full-day hiking tour to the base of Paine Towers, the iconic granite rock centerpiece of Torres del Paine National Park. Get an early start from Puerto Natales for this somewhat difficult 12-mile (19-km) hike through a valley, crossing streams and traversing woodlands before climbing a moraine to the towers. An experienced guide accompanies you on the round-trip trek, which includes a rewarding boxed lunch at the towers' base.

Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Incas on this full-day tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco. Ride the scenic train to Aguas Calientes at the foot of Machu Picchu, then transfer by bus to the hilltop citadel. Marvel over the ancient Inca capital and UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu, then enjoy free time to explore further or climb to the Sun Gate for a magnificent view over the valley. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

When the French Geodesic Mission surveyed the equator in 1739, they declared the spot of this monument outside Qutio as the Middle of the World. With this full-day tour from Quito, enjoy a day away from the city as you visit the Middle of the World monument, as well as the real Latitude Zero 787 feet away. You'll have time to visit the Ethnographic Museum and the Inti Nan Museum.

Explore the beautiful Pachacamac Valley by mountain bike on a full-day tour from Lima. Get your adrenaline pumping following ancient trails and single paths up and down the surrounding hills. Discover some of the local wildlife and archaeological sites along the way as you enjoy the fresh mountain air. This tour requires prior mountain biking experience.

Follow in the footsteps of Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner Pablo Neruda on this full-day small-group tour, including hotel pick-up. Journey from the city to the coast as you follow the 'Route of Neruda' to three of Neruda's former homes, now preserved as museums. Explore the exhibitions at the Casa de Isla Negra; admire the views from the hilltop La Sebastiana in Viña del Mar; and uncover the poet's life with his secret lover at La Chascona in Santiago's Bellavista neighborhood.

Experience El Morado Hanging Glacier on a spectacular 1-day hike from Santiago. Set out on a small-group trek into the Andes Mountains, traversing a valley surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks. Enjoy lunch at the glacier, which clings onto Morado Mountain above an iceberg-studded lagoon. The hike is medium difficulty and all-inclusive, with an expert guide, hiking poles, and snow shoes (each if needed) provided.

Discover what makes Lamanai one of Belize's most impressive Mayan ruins on this full-day tour that takes you through an excavated ancient city that rises mysteriously out of the jungle. Look for native wildlife including birds and crocodiles on a river cruise to the archaeological site, where the ruins of the Jaguar and Mask Temples and ancient Mayan palaces beg exploration. See fascinating artifacts like clay pots and temple carvings at the on-site museum, and round out the day with a typical Belizean lunch at a restaurant.

Hike to the summit of the famous Pedra da Gavea on a full-day small-group tour from Rio de Janeiro. This 842 meter summit isn't for the faint of heart but those who make it are rewarded with fantastic views of the coastal city. Hike through Tijuca National Forest, a UNESCO-listed site, and observe popular landmarks from the top such as Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer Statue.

Visit the Maipo Valley Wine Region with a certified sommelier on a full-day wine tasting tour from Santiago. You'll stop at two or three wineries for tastings, sampling locally-produced bottles as you learn about Chile's wine making heritage. Stroll through the vineyards and get a behind-the-scenes look at winemaking in the Maipo Valley, one of Chile's most important wine regions. Group size is limited to seven people for personal service from the sommelier guide.

Discover one of the Seven Wonders of the World on a full-day tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu. Take in the beautiful Peruvian countryside on a train journey to Aguas Calientes, situated at the base of Machu Picchu. Enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of the Inca citadel and learn about its fascinating history from your guide before heading back to Aguas Calientes for lunch and stroll.

Get an overview of Salvador's highlights during this full-day tour with a local guide. Visit the historic sights of the city, its colonial mansions and monuments, including Dique do Tororó, Pelourinho, Bonfim Church and Lacerda Elevator. Have lunch at a local restaurant to taste some of Bahia's specialities. In the afternoon, visit Cidade Baixa, the outskirts of the city, which provide spectacular views of the port area of All Saints Bay. Round-trip transportation from Salvador hotels is included.

Explore Panama's rain forest on foot and in the air during this full-day guided tour from Panama City. Learn about the area's flora and fauna during an approximately one-hour hike. Then receive a safety briefing and gear up to zipline over the rainforest canopy, including a stop over the 115 foot El Macho waterfall. After a Panamanian lunch (not included), choose an afternoon activity before returning to Panama City.

Learn the fascinating story of El Salvador's Monsignor Romero during this 8-hour trip exploring his life and legacy. This famous defender of human rights has won country-wide (and international) acclaim for his outspoken criticisms of poverty, social injustice and torture. During your excursion you'll visit the most important monuments to Romero's life, including the Chapel of Divine Providence, the Monsignor Romero Historic Center at UCA University and the permanent exhibit on his life at the Anthropological Museum of San Salvador. Your excursion covers entrance fees, a guide and round-trip hotel transport.