Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Make the most of your time in Lima and check off the city's must-see attractions on this 5-hour guided tour. Visit the Larco Museum and Huaca Huallamarca, take in the views from the Convento de Santo Domingo tower, and enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed center. Tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees.

Select to visit two among five top museums in Quito and discover Ecuador's cultural history, pre-Columbian art, archaeology, or flora and fauna. See the city through a unique lens while you take in the exhibits of your choice. You're accompanied by a knowledgeable art historian who offers enlightening commentary. Entrance fees, guided tours and round-trip transport from selected hotels included.

Ride along the edge of the continental divide with this half-day mountain bike tour on Abra Malaga in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Cruise downhill on a well-paved road, pausing to admire waterfalls, herds of llamas, the Veronica glacier, and everyday scenes of rural Peruvian life. High-quality mountain bikes and a backup assistance vehicle make the 5,000-foot long (1,524 meter) ride from Ollantaytambo a pure thrill.

Convento de San Pedro Claver is a peaceful place where you can rest and think comfortably, and where you will feel surrounded by a historical past. The Jesuit priests settled in Cartagena at the beginning of the XVII Century. It was in this building where they had their school. Father Sanit Peter Claver, one of the members of this community born in Verdú, a small population in Cataluña, Spain, spent almost forty years between 1615 and 1654 to defend and besides faith.

Discover pristine forests, limestone caves and scenic waterfalls on a full-day trip to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve from San Ignacio. Visit the hidden source of the Rio Frio river, then slip into the water at a series of natural pools and rock slides. Pause for a picnic lunch before continuing to Big Rock Falls, a 150-foot (46-meter) waterfall that gives off a cooling spray of mist as it tumbles into a clear, deep swimming hole, then return to San Ignacio through the rugged mountain terrain.

Time travel to the future during this flexible-length guided tour and transfer to Rio de Janeiro's brand-new Museum of Tomorrow. Admire the eye-catching design of this 'experimental museum' (the building was designed by 'starchitect' Santiago Calatrava) discovering a range of exhibits covering topics including environmental sustainability, science, art, technology and culture. A range of on-site amenities including gardens, cycling paths and a reflection pool add to the atmosphere. A guide, entrance fee and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

The Museum of Art Miguel Urrutia, previously called Banco de la República Art Collection, is a building with two large rooms, each of 500 square meters, to house temporary exhibitions of international stature. The complex also includes the Gregorio Vásquez de Arce square, an area for children's workshops, and an auditorium with capacity for 160 people. The three-story construction, inaugurated in 2004, was designed by the Bogota architect Enrique Triana Uribe who, for this project, received the 2006 National Architecture Prize.

Skip the line by pre-booking your admission ticket to the Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino. Located in the heart of Santiago, and housed in an early 19th-century neoclassical building, the museum is dedicated to the study and display of pre-Columbian artworks and artifacts from Central and South America. It has an extensive collection of art, including textiles and masks, from ancient cultures, such as the Incas and Diaguitas.

Discover the glittering gold and ancient treasures of the Gold of Peru Museum on a private 3-hour tour from Lima. Delve into five rooms, each bursting with thousands of unique gold artifacts, with a knowledgeable guide and uncover the fascinating history of the precious metal. Also included in the tour is a visit the Weapons of the World Museum, an extensive collection of armory from a variety of countries. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

The mud baths at Volcan de Lodo El Totumo are a popular day trip from Cartagena, known for their rejuvenating properties. Booking a tour makes it easy to visit the baths without planning your time, researching costs, or figuring out transportation for the 45-minute drive. Plus, this tour includes a stop at the Caribbean beach Manzanillo del Mar and a typical Colombian-style lunch for a relaxing tour at great value.

If you're a history buff, then no visit to Lima is complete without checking out Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) and the Museo de las Armas del Mundo. Guarantee your entry to both cultural institutions by booking a combination admission pass in advance. Gaze at glittering gold objects from various time periods in the Gold Museum before admiring more than 20,000 different weapons from around the world at Museo de las Armas del Mundo.

Get up close to the mighty Mt Aconcagua, South America's tallest mountain, on this small-group full-day trekking tour, including lunch and round-trip transfers. Enjoy a 6-hour moderate hike through the rugged Andes to Confluencia, the Base Camp from which climbers start their ascent of Mount Aconcagua, and enjoy a prime view of the 22,841-foot (6,962-meter) peak.

Discover the frozen enchantment of Mount Tronador and the Black Glacier on an invigorating full-day excursion to Nahuel Huapi National Park from Bariloche. With a knowledgeable guide, travel through the spectacular scenery of the Bariloche region and absorb panoramic vistas at Lake Gutiérrez. Gaze at the 11,411-foot (3,478-meter) summit of Mount Tronador, the highest mountain in the region and pass through atmospheric forests and dramatic valleys to see the striking Black Glacier.

Spend the day exploring some of Ecuador's top attractions with this popular tour from Quito. Follow your expert local guide to Nanegalito, where you'll savor the region's unique and bold flavors. Visit the Museum of Tulipe, sip coffee at the Reserve of Bellavista and trek through the lush landscapes, then make a stop at the Middle of the World Museum on the equator.

Sitting among the giant sculptures of Botero Plaza, Museo de Antioquia is Medellin's most popular museum. Beat the crowds and head straight to the front of the entrance line by booking your admission ticket to the museum, which charts the culture and history of Colombia through more than 6,000 artefacts, in advance. 

When it comes to your perfect Costa Rican adventure, this tour from Quepos has it all. Drive a 4x4 into the Costa Rican rain forest, ride a horse to a waterfall, walk across a swinging bridge, and swim in natural pools, all on a hassle-free guided excursion. Complete the tour with a fresh lunch at a farm in the countryside before returning to your hotel.

Set in a striking modern structure with the Guanabara Bay as its backdrop, Rio's Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum that focuses on ecology, sustainability and our planet's future. This brand new, ultra-modern museum uses state-of-the-art visuals, simulators and carefully curated exhibitions to reflect on the past, present and future of life and the world. Visitors should note that despite the name, there isn't any technology on display - the Museum of Tomorrow tots itself as "a museum of questions."

The Pedro de Osma Museum is recognized for its exceptional collection of Peruvian Viceregal Art and its most recent permanent gallery of Art from the Southern Andes. Paintings, sculptures, unique furniture, incredible silver work and much more! Come and enjoy more than 800 pieces of art exhibited in this breathtaking 19th century French mansion located in the heart of Barranco, the most famous cultural district of Lima, Peru.

Zoom along the desert trails of the Potrerillos Valley on this exhilarating 5-hour mountain bike adventure from Mendoza, including hotel pick-up. After a scenic drive from the city, set out on a 2-hour 6-mile (10km) guided trail, pedaling around lakes and mountains; gliding past natural springs and rocky ravines; then stopping to view the dramatic Potrerillos Dam. There's no experience necessary and all equipment is included, with trails suitable for both beginners and experienced thrill-seekers.

Get a sobering look at the human rights abuses of Chile's Pinochet Regime during this 4-hour trip to Santiago's 'Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos' and exploration of the nearby Barrio Yungay area. Explore one of Santiago's oldest historic districts before visiting this unique museum examining the crimes committed by the military government from 1973 to 1990.