Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Spend the day cruising through Paraty Bay on a schooner during this 5-hour tour. Relax and enjoy the sun on the boat's comfortable decks, then jump off at 4 prime snorkeling spots among Paraty's reefs. Visit Ilha Comprida, known for its large schools of vibrant tropical fish. The boat takes a different route every day through the area's 1,000 offshore islands, so there's always something new to see. Snorkel equipment and round-trip transportation from Paraty hotels are provided.

Get acquainted with the two sides Panamá City's historical quarter, San Felipe, on this 4-hour cultural tour. With your local guide, visit the wealthy Spanish Quarter as well as the ethnically diverse pockets where everyday Panamanian citizens lived and worked. In Casco Antiguo, visit Las Bovedas, El Arco Chato and El Altar de Oro of San Jose Church. Walk through formerly dangerous parts of the city, now thriving centers of community and business. Listen to your guide's commentary about the history and culture of the city along the way. Dinner and round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels are included.

Explore Balneário Camboriú from above with a ticket to the cable cars at Unipraias Park. Soar above Aguada Hill and Laranjeiras Beach as you enjoy the beautiful views of the city and surrounding rainforests. This ticket grants you a return trip on the cable car which connects through Barra Sul, Mata Atlântica, and Laranjeiras.

Ride the Panamá Canal Railway, the first transcontinental railroad, during this excursion from Panamá City. On board the train, chug down the tracks that were first laid in 1501 on the isthmus of Panamá. Pass the Panamá Canal Locks, the lush rainforest and the peaceful Gatun Lake. Make sure to bring your camera for great photo ops. When you reach Colón, make the 1-hour journey back to Panamá City by road. Round-trip transportation from Panamá City hotels is included.

Visit the best museums in Panama City during this 4-hour guided tour. Learn about the country's history, art, traditions and culture through visits to the History Museum, the Afro-Antillian Museum, the Panama Interoceanic Canal Museum and the Religious Colonial Art Museum. Peruse documents, artifacts, paintings and sculptures related to Panama's rich history while listening to engaging commentary from your guide. All museum entrance fees and round-trip transportation from central Panama City hotels are included.

Learn about the amazingly diverse creatures that inhabit the coastal areas of Peru during this 4-hour Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge tour in Lima. Admire the refuge's beautiful collection of birds including Andean coots, Peruvian pelicans, gulls and Great grebes, along with the numerous fish, reptiles and amphibians that also call the site home. Your refuge visit also includes a professional guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Combine a tour of the Panama Canal's Miraflores Locks with a walking tour of Panama City's UNESCO-listed Casco Viejo and a city driving tour to notable landmarks - it's a full-day of sightseeing at the capital's top attractions. Admire city views from atop Ancón Hill; visit a local market; see the Bridge of the Americas from the Amador Causeway; and more. This small-group tour runs with a maximum of nine people, ensuring personalized attention from your informative guide.

See the Panama Canal and Panama City's UNESCO-listed, historic center on a 4-hour tour of Panama City that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Watch ships passing through the Miraflores Locks, follow the Amador Causeway for views back towards downtown Panama City, then see the colonial-era architecture of Casco Viejo.

Dive head first into the ancient cultures and natural attractions of Ecuador on a private four-day tour. In addition to learning about indigenous groups, you also get to enjoy action packed activities like mountain biking, rafting, and horseback riding. With transportation, three nights accommodation, and some meals included, you're free to skip the stress of planning and truly enjoy yourself.

Gain valuable insight into the history of Panama City during this 3-hour tour of Casco Antiguo and the Panama Canal. Get acquainted with the colonial history of the city, founded by French colonists in 1673. At the Miraflores Locks, view the gargantuan ships making their way through the Panama Canal, then visit the four exhibition halls of the Miraflores Visitors Center. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels are included.

Get some spooky Argentinian history on this 11-hour ghost tour from Mendoza. Visit highlights such as Los Caracoles, Villavicencio, and the Ghost City of Paramillos on the old route to Chile. Stop midway through the day for a traditional asado lunch. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from select Mendoza hotels included.

This comprehensive Panama City tour showcases the best of this Central American destination and highlights more than just the famous canal. Spend the day exploring old town, Amador Causeway, Cerro Ancon and the visitor center at Miraflores Locks, plus so much more. It's the perfect way for first-time visitors and travelers tight on time to see it all!

Trek through the rainforest to Praia do Sono (Sono Beach) on this full-day guided tour from Paraty. Set out from Laranjeiras Village through the leafy jungle filled with native plant and animal life, learning about the area's history and natural resources from your experienced hiking guide along the way. After about an hour, reach Praia do Sono to relax and swim during several hours' free time before hiking back to your starting point. Round-trip transportation from Paraty hotels is included.

See all the important landmarks in Paraty during this 2-hour guided sightseeing tour. Stroll in the pedestrianized historic city center of this Portuguese colonial town on the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail) with commentary from a local guide. Along with your group 25 people or less, visit the city's important colonial homes, museums and churches. Round-trip transportation from Paraty hotels is included.

Get the perfect overview of Panama City's most iconic sites with a 4-hour tour in a colorful trolley. Learn about the engineering triumphs of the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Locks, and watch ships pass through the mammoth lock gates. Follow the causeway to a series of four islands for panoramic views of the city, and explore the atmospheric streets of Casco Viejo, where you'll find enchanting colonial architecture and colorful local life.

The ruins of Panama Viejo and, especially, the cathedral tower, is one of the main national symbols. The site is also one of the main tourist attractions in Panama City, as well as a walking and recreational area for local and foreigner visitors. It is also the scene of one of the greatest research, conservation efforts that have been carried out in a historical monumental set of the country. On July 5th 2003 the UNESCO World Heritage Committee added the Panama Viejo Archaeological Site to the World Heritage list as an extension of Panama's Historic District. 

See a different side to Santiago as you glide around the city's parks and green spaces on a 3-hour bike tour. Hop on your mountain bike and follow your guide around the beautiful Bicentennial Park, take in the views from San Cristobal Hill and pedal around the Bellavista district. Keep your camera to hand as you stop at landmarks like Plaza Italia, Parque de las Esculturas and La Casa Chascona along the way.

Get an overview of Panama City's museums with this cultural tour. Through visits to 3 museums, including the Interoceanic Canal Museum, the Museum of History and the Museum of Biodiversity, get a comprehensive picture of the country's culture, ecology and traditions. Learn about the flora and fauna of the country, the role of the famous canal and many aspects of the country's history from your local guide. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels is included.

Explore Panama Viejo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this 4-hour sightseeing tour in Panama City. After pickup from your centrally located Panama City hotel, travel to Old Panama (Panama Viejo) in a comfortable vehicle. Follow your local guide through the ruins on foot, listening to engaging commentary about the site's founding as the first European settlement on the Pacific Ocean. Visit the onsite museum to learn more about the history of the 16th-century landmark before being dropped off back at your hotel. All entrance fees are included.

Paracas is not among the world's most explored vacation destinations, which means that its natural attractions can be easy to miss for visitors. This private tour gives you the chance to visit places that you might otherwise overlook, including Paracas National Reserve - where your group will spot wildlife on a boat trip around the Ballestas Islands - and the fishing village of Lagunillas. Private transport, guide, and transfers from your Paracas accommodation are included.