Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Combine a history-themed sightseeing trip to Bogotá's Candelaria area with a trip to the Monastery at Monserrate on this 5-hour trip. Check out highlights like the Botero Museum, La Quinta de Bolivar, the Gold Museum, and more. After an included lunch, you'll take a cable car to the top of Monserrate to view the Colombian capital from above.

Spend a full day trekking the Perito Moreno Glacier on this tour from El Calafate. Leave the city life behind to explore the glacier's balconies and some hidden corners of the glacier with your expert guide. This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 10 passengers and includes transport by an air-conditioned coach and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Cajas National Park and the city of Cuenca offer the best of this part of Ecuador and this full-day tour includes both. Enjoy a moderate hike in Cajas National Park to appreciate its unique geography, flora, and fauna, including llamas. In Cuenca, see the architecture, churches, art, and ambiance that make this one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador.

Experience the adrenaline rush of a whitewater rafting trip along Costa Rica's Pacuare River. Soak up views of the rain forest and mountains as you safely navigate the river's class III and IV rapids with an expert guide and catch a glimpse of wildlife, such as parrots, toucans, and monkeys. No detail is overlooked: your rafting day trip includes all equipment, meals, and hotel pickup and drop-off in San Jose.

Make the most of a short amount of time in Nicaragua with this small-group shore excursion from San Juan del Sur. Visit four of southern Nicaragua's most popular attractions: the colonial city of Granada, the Masaya Market, the Laguna de Apoyo lookout, and Volcan Masaya. Only on a guided tour can you see all of these attractions in one day and still make it back to your cruise ship on time.

The rugged deserts and rock-sculpted valleys around Salta are some of Argentina's most impressive natural landscapes. This full-day tour offers non-stop photo opportunities as you explore the Calchaquí Valleys, look out over the Enchanted Valley from Bishop's Cliff, and see the gigantic cacti of the Los Cardones National Park.

Make the most of the scenic trip from Puno to Cusco on a full-day tour, and explore the Temple of Kalasasaya, an Inca sanctuary, a vicuña ranch, and Andahuaylillas as you cross the High Plateau. Instead of rushing past sites as you would on a basic bus trip from Puno to Cusco, you'll turn the long drive into a fascinating day of sightseeing that includes lunch at a country restaurant.

Explore the wild Patagonian landscapes of the Torres del Paine National Park on this full-day tour from Puerto Natales. Challenge yourself to a thrilling hike through the mountains; enjoy magnificent views of Lake Nordenskjöld, Almirante Nieto Mountain, and the Valle del Ascencio; and trek around the mighty peaks of the Torres del Paine. This hike is best suited to experienced hikers.

Combine visits to San Antonio de los Cobres, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca on this full-day tour from Salta. Additionally, see the great salt flats that have made the area famous, the Hill of Seven Colors, and the Cuesta del Obispo. National Park fees included.

Explore some of Chile's beautiful scenery on a trip to Santos Lake and Peulla. This full-day tour includes a trip to the Petrohue waterfalls and a 2-hour boat ride on Santos Lake to admire the Osorno Volcano. Then head to Peulla where you can choose from a number activities including canopying, horseback riding, a 4x4 safari, or simply relax on the lake and soak up the views.

From Managua, a guided tour is the easiest way to visit Somoto Canyon in a day. The 4-hour drive flies by in the comfort of a private climate-controlled vehicle, and your time exploring the rivers, gorges, and waterfalls of Somoto Canyon is made fun and safe with a guide. This tour also includes a visit to a traditional rosquilla factory for a look (and taste) at the popular regional snack.

Explore the beautiful Spanish-colonial architecture and beautiful setting of Antigua during this 8-hour day trip. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed city offers a wealth of historic monasteries, churches and monuments to explore, all set among a landscape of towering volcanoes and cobblestone streets. During your trip you'll visit a number of town's most important buildings, check out some of the surrounding villages and have time to shop for souvenirs inspired by the ancient Maya. Your Antigua day trip also includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Northwest Argentina is renowned for its extraordinary landscapes and unique Torrontes wine, and this full-day trip from Salta combines both into one tour. Journey through the dramatic Calchaquí Valleys; marvel at colorful rock formations such the Devil's Throat, the Amphitheater and The Castles in the Quebrada de las Conchas reserve; then indulge in wine tasting at some of Cafayate's most renowned wineries.

Leave behind the urban bustle of San Jose for the clear, aquamarine waters and unspoiled beauty of Tortuga Island on this full-day sailing adventure. Cruise on a yacht or catamaran through the Gulf of Nicoya to Tortuga and the surrounding archipelago, where protected forests, white-sand beaches, and pollution-free waters house an amazing array of plant and animal species. Enjoy a fresh lunch on board, sip tropical cocktails, and sway to live music as you sail through this picturesque island paradise.

Combine visits to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains, two must-sees in Rio, on this full-day tour. Ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay and see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado. Stop at the Selaron Steps and refuel midday with a barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from most Zona Sul hotels via van.

Ascend to the dizzying heights of the Andes Mountains on an exhilarating full-day tour of Villavicencio and the Road of 365 Curves from Mendoza. Climb aboard a powerful 4x4 vehicle and prepare to feast your senses on the spectacular sights of the Mendoza region; admire the breathtaking scenery of the Aconcagua, stopping regularly to capture photographs of rare wildlife, and opt to ascend to the summit of the 7 Colors Mountain for astounding panoramas. Discover the pure mineral springs of Villaviciencio and feast upon a traditional Argentinan lunch in Uspallata.

Experience the 'Salinas Grandes,' a magical collection of salt flats in Northwest Argentina, during this 13-hour day trip from Salta. Explore some of the area's picturesque small towns before reaching this surreal landmark, an area where a landscape of shiny-white salt seems to extend to the horizon. You'll also stop by the village of Purmamarca on your way back to Salta.

Discover the unique history and heritage of one of Chile’s largest islands on this full-day tour to Chiloè Island, including hotel pick-up from Puerto Varas and round-trip transport by ferry from Pargua. Visit the historic village of Chacao, explore the island capital of Castro and tour the Ancud Museum. Finally, pick up some unique souvenirs as you browse the stalls of the renowned Dalcahue crafts fair.

The Sacred Valley is home to some of Peru's most historically significant sites of interest, with Incan settlements dating back thousands of years. On this full-day tour, reach key attractions including Moray and the Salinas de Maras by private vehicle, and learn how the Incas worked the land to survive and thrive. With pickup and drop-off at your Cusco hotel, cover the ground with ease and see the sights in one day.

Learn about South America's oldest civilization during this full-day tour from Lima to Caral. The ancient ruins are over 5,000 years old, making it one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Visit the UNESCO-listed city with its pyramids and squares that were built to complement the uncultivated land. This tour includes transportation, entrances fees, an English-speaking tour guide, and lunch in Hueral.