Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Discover Guanacaste's history and natural heritage on a 6-hour tour of Santa Rosa National Park and La Casona, one of the region's most important cattle haciendas. Follow your guide through the protected dry forest, and learn about the dramatic battles for Costa Rican sovereignty that took place within the park. Visit the "white city" of Liberia, stroll streets lined with blooming magnolia trees and browse local boutiques and caf es before returning to your Guanacaste hotel.

Embrace the vibrant culture of Bogotá on a half-day walking tour of the La Candeleria and Monserrate neighborhoods. Alongside a guide, you'll discover the historical monuments of La Candelaria and visit landmarks like Plaza de Bolívar, Chorro de Quevedo and Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center. Then, you'll ascend to the summit of Mount Monserrate to admire panoramic city views and beautiful church, Santuario del Senor Caido before concluding your tour.

If you've got limited time in Bogota, get a comprehensive overview of Colombia's capital on a full-day tour of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town), Mount Monserrate, and Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). In a small group limited to five people, you'll explore the mountaintop neighborhood of Monserrate; admire landmarks such as Parque Santander and Plaza Bolivar in La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city; and admire glimmering exhibits at Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). Hotel pikcup and drop-off are included.

Experience one of Costa Rica's most beautiful regions from the water on a kayaking tour of Lake Arenal. Learn basic paddling techniques from an instructor and guide before setting off on the calm man-made lagoon surrounded by rain forest. Enjoy amazing reviews of Arenal Volcano looming nearby, and look for migratory birds like kingfishers and flycatchers on the lake, plus howler monkeys swinging just offshore.

Plan your day at the Aurora Zoo in Guatemala City by booking your tickets in advance. Pick up your tickets from the zoo office when you arrive - a great choice for visitors making the most of a layover or coming directly from the nearby airport. Or, opt to have the tickets dropped off at your Guatemala City or Antigua hotel so that you can squeeze in more time with the animals.

Spend an afternoon hiking and exploring outside of El Calafate on a visit to La Leona Petrified Forest. Along the way you'll stop at Hotel La Leona, an old roadhouse that once housed Butch Cassidy, and travel past some of Patagonia's most alluring scenery, including Mt Fitz Roy and Argentino Lake. Then enjoy an easy 7-mile (12-km) guided trek through La Leona's moon-like forest, keeping an eye out for fossilized dinosaur bones and petrified trees. Your day-long tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport and a boxed lunch.

Explore the south city center of Buenos Aires on a bike during this 4-hour cycling tour. Pedal at a comfortable pace through San Telmo, Puerto Madero and La Boca. Listen to engaging commentary from your cycling guide about the history, culture, food and people of Buenos Aires. Learn about tango and futbol, the twin passions of Buenos Aires residents, through a visit to 'el Caminito', a colorful pedestrianized street and center of public city life. Use of all cycling equipment is included; this tour is suitable for riders of all levels.

Embraced by the dense forest of the Andean mountains, Kuelap fortress pays testament to a pre-Inca civilization lost to history. Ideal for lovers of history, this 9-hour tour takes you to the remote fortress by cable car and also includes to an optional horseback ride to the mountain summit. Absorb spectacular views of the Utcubamba Valley and walk amid more than 400 houses and ceremonial buildings with your guide. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Chachapoyas are included.

Cover the highlights of La Paz in this half-day tour. You'll visit traditional markets and the San Pedro prison, then float above the city in a scenic cable car ride. Your next stop is the otherworldly Moon Valley, followed by the lookout point Killi Killi. You'll see the landmarks of the city's historic center and make a trip to the famous Witches' Market before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy the pure air, postcard-worthy waterfalls, and numerous hiking trails of La Chorrera Adventure Park during this 8-hour excursion from Bogotá. Escape the city for some time in nature, exploring this protected area's 1,900-foot (590-meter) 'Chorrera' Waterfall and enjoying its unique plant life during hikes along the park's numerous nature trails.

Don't miss the chance to join this half-day city and Moon Valley tour if you are visiting La Paz.

Grab a paddle and get ready for adventure on a kayaking tour of Costa Rica's famed Lake Arenal. On this guided 4-hour tour, you'll soak up an aquatic perspective of the area's gorgeous tropical scenery, with unmatched views of the nearby Arenal Volcano. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Take an adventure to the lush forests outside Bogotá on this 8-hour trip to the towering waterfalls of El Chiflón and La Chorrera (the country's tallest). Join your guide on a strenuous 3-hour-roundtrip hike through Colombia's majestic countryside to these two falls, enjoying beautiful views along the way. At the conclusion of your hike, take a break for a hearty meal of Colombian specialties in La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogotá or alternately, depending on time and availability, in Choachi. Your voyage also includes round-trip transportation from hotels in Bogotá, plus all necessary equipment, bottled water and snacks.

This kayak tour on Lake Titicaca begins with the pickup from your hotel to Isla Esteves port at 8am approx., Where we will take all the professional equipment/gear needed to kayaking; we will paddle about 1 hour, until the islands of the Uros. During the trip we will see all the biodiversity of Lake Titicaca , birds , flora and fauna , and landscape of Lake Titicaca . We will also see an island made entirely of rocks for finally arriving to the islands of Uros, where the locals will give us a warm welcome and explanation of the activities of the Uros, we return to our hotel at about 11.30am.

Get a comprehensive introduction to La Paz on this 2.5-hour city sightseeing tour. This walking tour has morning or afternoon departure times and includes a traditional Bolivian drink at its conclusion.

See for yourself why more than 100,000 visitors flock to La Fortuna Waterfall each year with an admission ticket to one of Costa Rica's most prized natural attractions, located inside Arenal Volcano National Park. After admiring the falls from a distance, hike down a steep path to stand at the base of the mesmerizing 230-foot (70-meter) cascade, where you can feel the power of the Fortuna River and feel its mist spraying into the surrounding jungle.

Relent to the natural splendor of Las Isletas during a 3-hour kayak experience with round-trip transport from Granada. After convenient hotel pickup, you'll receive an in-depth safety briefing before you take to the water by yourself. In a sturdy kayak, you'll relish the spectacular scenery created by the scattered islands as you explore at your own pace. Observe local ways of life and modern developments and keep an eye out for exotic bird species, monkeys and turtles.

This tour is perfect for those who want to get the best of both worlds. During the historical walking tour, around La Candelaria (historical district), you will understand Colombian history and how it shaped us to who we are today. We will stop at a small coffee shop where a professional barista will be waiting for us ready to unleash the amazing flavors of Colombian coffee and cacao in an amazing workshop. Continue walking around the breathtaking colonial streets of la Candelaria, our historical district, and discover its secrets.

Take a walk on the wild side during a memorable visit to La Aurora Zoo (Parque Zoológico La Aurora). Check out animals from Africa, Asia, Patagonia and Guatemala as you wander and relax in this unique destination. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Guatemala City included.

Take to the water at 9,200 feet (2,804 meters) for a thrilling kayaking excursion in the heart of the Andes. Paddle across the startling blue waters of the Laguna Del Inca lagoon, against a backdrop of soaring peaks and snow-capped mountains, and admire views of the mighty Mount Aconcagua. This full-day tour from Santiago includes hotel pick-up, round-trip transport and a picnic lunch by the lakeside.