Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Spend the night surrounded by nature during this overnight white water rafting trip on the Sarapiqui River. Follow your expert guide on an interactive adventure that's filled with recreational activities that encourage teamwork and full participation.

Voyage through the rich wetlands ecosystem of Palo Verde National Park on this full-day tour from Tamarindo or Papagayo Bay. Look for monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and other wildlife on a 2-hour cruise down the Tempisque River - also a birdwatcher's paradise. Later, explore the area's culture and cuisine with a homemade lunch and handicraft demo in the artisan town of Bolson.

Don't miss the opportunity to join this night tour through Palacio Barolo ending with the lightning of the lighthouse! Palacio Barolo illustrates and pays tribute to the Divine Comedy written by Dante Alighieri. This building shows a unique architectural style, mingling the neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic appearance followed by the dome, with its original hindu design, which belongs to the region of Bhubaneshwar. It represents the tantric union between Dante and Beatrice, both protagonists of The Divine Comedy.

Explore Guatemala City and take a voyage to the top of the Pacaya Volcano in Antigua on this guided, 7-hour walking tour. This active complex volcano first erupted 23,000 years ago. Recent years have included frequent, moderate eruptions, lava flow emissions and intermittent phases of lava fountaining. Choose from an early morning or mid-afternoon departure time. Then after a 1-hour bus ride to the base of the volcano, trek to the top and bring a camera to capture the moment. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Float through amazon on this full-day, guided, riverboat cruise in stunning Palo Verde National Park. See Costa Rica's signature wildlife and vegetation growing and living along Bebedero River. Catch a glimpse of exotic animals from white-face monkeys to anteaters and more living in the freshwater lagoons, swamps, dry Pacific savannas, and mangrove trees. See colourful, tropical birds taking flight from this international bird-nesting site and let your inner nature-lover soar.

Get up close and personal with a Guatemalan volcano during this 7-hour Pacaya Volcano hike, one of the country's most active. Travel through volcanic vegetation and surreal landscapes on your way to the top, enjoying impressive views of three nearby volcanic peaks, including Agua, Fuego and Acatenango at the summit. Your trip from Antigua to the volcano also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel and a guide.

Cycle around Buenos Aires to see the sights from the seat of your own bike. On this 4-hour sightseeing tour, follow your cycling guide from the historic neighborhood of San Telmo through the streets to the political center of Plaza de Mayo. Continue at a comfortable pace to Retiro and Plaza San Martin, making plenty of rest and photo stops. Explore Recoleta, Palermo and several of the city's bucolic parks. Use of all equipment is provided; this tour is suited for riders of all abilities.

Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation on this 9-hour day trip, ascending Pacaya Volcano and then soaking your muscles at a thermal bath resort. Scale the 8,300-foot (2,500-meter) heights of Pacaya, one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. At the top you'll be able to peer down into the boiling lava of the crater and feel the earth's rumble. Descend back down from the summit to enjoy an included lunch and soak in the thermal waters of Kawilal Hot Springs, featuring 12 soaking pools, 25 steam baths and 3 hydrotherapy baths. Your Pacaya day trip also includes entrance fees, a guide and round-trip hotel transport.

With its cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife, the Pacuare River is rightfully famous for its natural beauty. Paddle through the river gorge, navigating 52 Class II-IV rapids as you go, on this 12-hour trip from San Jose. Take in views of the tropical rain forest and wildlife such as sloths, parrots, and toucans as you ride the river (and your adrenaline rush) over the course of the day.

Take in views of stunning tropical scenery as you navigate Class III-IV rapids along the Pacuare River on this small-group tour from San Jose. Join your professional river rafting guide and your group of 10 people or fewer for a full day of rafting, hiking, and dining by the riverside. Although this is a challenging course, no prior rafting experience is necessary.

Discover the wildlife of the Palo Verde National Park on this guided river boat cruise. Along the way to the park, stop at the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and jump into its natural pool. At the wildlife refuge, spot crocodiles, birds, iguanas, monkeys, and more while on board the river boat. Plus, visit the town of Liberia to sightsee and shop.

Discover the best of Palo Verde National Park in just one day on this guided tour. Spot wildlife like crocodiles and monkeys as you cruise down the Tempisque River, and then tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a farm-fresh lunch - all with the benefit of a guide to share information and smooth out logistics along the way.

Head inland from Tamarindo to explore one of Costa Rica's natural treasures from the water on a small-group boat tour through Palo Verde National Park. Trade in the beach for the forests and mangroves of this protected wildlife reserve as you cruise down the Tempisque River, where wildlife such as crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and birds are often spotted in the surrounding wetlands. All transport and a fresh Costa Rican lunch are included.

Discover the world's second deepest canyon, the Colca Canyon, on an overnight trip from Arequipa. Stop at traditional villages in the Colca Valley to get to know the people and their culture. Learn about the flora and fauna of the Andes, including the giant Andean condor, and go horseback riding in the countryside and take in the views of the mountains and scenery.

Though challenging, summiting Acatenango Volcano is a must while in Antigua, Guatemala. Going as part of this guided tour not only ensures your safety during the hike, but also removes the hassle of worrying about meals and equipment for the trek. Just bring personal essentials, your sense of adventure, and a camera to capture the amazing sunrise overlooking fuming volcanoes in the Ring of Fire.

Home to one of the highest concentrations of waterfowl and waders in Central America, Palo Verde National Park is an obvious destination for birders. Avoid the large tour groups and visit the park with your own quiet company by booking an admission ticket. Buying your ticket in advance lets you breeze through the entrance and spend more time watching the birds you came to see.

Learn the fascinating story of El Salvador's Monsignor Romero during this 2-day exploration of the city of San Salvador and Romero's legacy. This famous defender of human rights has won international acclaim for his outspoken criticisms of poverty and social injustice. During your trip, covering two days of excursions, you'll visit key monuments from Romero's life like the Chapel of Divine Providence, and the Monsignor Romero Historic Center at UCA University. You'll also see top San Salvor landmarks like the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Your excursion covers entrance fees, a guide and round-trip hotel transport at the end of each day.

Journey back in time to Jardín and Santa Fe de Antioquia, two of Colombia's most picturesque colonial towns, on this overnight trip from Medellín. Walk amidst the whitewashed houses and cobblestone streets of Santa Fe de Antioquia, absorbing the charming atmosphere of this city first founded in 1541. Spend the second day in Jardín, journeying by gondola to the top of a nearby mountain and visiting an area coffee farm. Your colonial towns trip includes a professional guide, overnight accommodation, entrance fees, meals as per the itinerary, all activities and round-trip hotel transport from select city locations.

Enjoy a tour in Palacio Barolo combined with a cello performance and wine tasting. Palacio Barolo illustrates and pays tribute to the Divine Comedy written by Dante Alighieri. This building shows a unique architectural style, mingling the neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic appearance followed by the dome, with its original hindu design, which belongs to the region of Bhubaneshwar. It represents the tantric union between Dante and Beatrice, both protagonists of The Divine Comedy.

Enjoy this sound and architecture tour inside Palacio Barolo. Views from the viewpoint will be accompanied by a cello performance followed by a wine tasting of the award winning wine "Beatice". Palacio Barolo illustrates and pays tribute to the Divine Comedy written by Dante Alighieri. This building shows a unique architectural style, mingling the neo-Romanesque and neo-Gothic appearance followed by the dome, inspired in an original hindu design, which belongs to the region of Bhubaneshwar. It represents the tantric union between Dante and Beatrice, both protagonists of The Divine Comedy.