Tours and Trips in Central and South America

Discover the top landmarks in Lima with the aid of a private guide during this 5-hour excursion in the Peruvian capital. During the course of your day you'll get a personalized introduction to top Lima attractions including a variety of churches, architecture and public squares. You'll also take an eerie trip inside Lima's Catacombs and enjoy the visual spectacle of the city's Magic Water Circuit (El Circuito Mágico del Agua). Your private Lima trip also covers a private guide, driver and vehicle, round-trip hotel transport and all entrance fees.

The Lujan de Cuyo wine region is home to some of Mendoza's most prestigious wineries, including Catena Zapata, Bodega Norton, and Bodega Vistalba. This private full-day tour ensures you maximize your time, with tours and tastings (own expense) at up to four wineries of your choice, a delicious winery lunch (own expense), and an insight into Argentina's famous Malbec wines.

Cover top Lima sites on a half-day tour that uses public transit so you can see the city local-style: taste fruits at a produce market, hop a 'combi' bus downtown, then set out on foot to see the historic center. A Pisco sour tasting at the end is a classic Lima experience, and the tour includes a guide to some of the best spots to try authentic Lima flavors.

Experience the ancient culture of the Incas along with the daily rhythms of modern village life for the Amaru community during this flexble-length private tour in the Sacred Valley. Discover the traditional ways of life followed by the mountain-based Amaru people, as you learn about their agriculture and eye-catching textile work. Then check out the Inca ruins and bustling market in Pisac before continuing to the ancient Inca site at Ollantaytambo. This Sacred Valley trip includes a private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and lunch.

Indulge your love of wine on a full-day private tour of the Maipo Valley's prestigious wineries from Santiago. Alongside a wine expert guide, you'll educate your palate to recognize different wine varietals during tasting sessions at three Maipo Valley wineries, including Concha y Toro, Santa Rita and Tarapaca. Receive an interesting overview of Chilean wines, visit a charming colonial house to explore its gardens and enjoy a delicious lunch in a local winery. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this private tour.

Explore the top sights in Medellín with the help of a private guide on this customizable 3-hour tour. Journey by private, air-conditioned vehicle to visit Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a typical Colombian village with amazing views. Then check out Barefoot Park (Parque de las Pies Descalzos) and Botero Plaza, where nearly a dozen statues by the famous artist reside. Your professional guide is more than willing to personalize your trip itinerary to fit your specific interests, so make sure to ask. Your private Medellín excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport, professional guide and a private vehicle.

Make the most of your time in Panama City with this popular one-day tour option that hits all the highlights. Travel on the Panama Railway Canal, visit the iconic Panama Canal, enjoy a traditional dinner and tour the Causeway of Amador and Old Town on this experience that's ideal for travelers who are short on time and still want to see it all.

See the diverse natural landscapes of Ecuador up close on this private tour of the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve from Quito. Check out thundering waterfalls, winding rivers and lush, tropical rainforest on this epic Ecuadorian adventure. Choose a hike to meet your level of fitness and venture into the forest with your guide, who will point out insects, birds and indigenous plant species. Gain a more complete understanding of this natural wonder, which stretches from the mossy floor to the towering canopy. Once you've worked up an appetite, tuck into a hearty lunch and recount the birds and animals you spotted on this tour.

Experience the rhythms of daily life and Incan archaeological sites found in Maras and Moray on a 7-hour cycling adventure. Jump on a bike and breathe in the fresh air as you cycle past stunning views of glaciers and river valleys with your private guide, heading to your first stop at the circular terraces of Moray. After breaking for lunch, continue your bike ride to Maras, where you'll explore this typical Andean town and see the unique salt ponds that have been cultivated by local residents for many centuries.

Colombia's second-largest city, once solely associated with notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, has recently undergone a radical transformation into a thriving modern metropolis. Experience the culinary delights, city sights, and turbulent history of Medellin on this private and flexible 8-hour tour, which allows you to participate for as long or as little as you'd like. Tick off top Medellin attractions, including Pueblito Paisa and Plaza Botero; sample Colombian delicacies and drinks; and, visit four locations significant to the drug baron, Pablo Escobar. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.  

Get a taste for the gorgeous scenery, Inca history and idyllic small-town feel of Peru's Sacred Valley during this flexible private tour and horseback ride around the cities of Maras and Moray. Discover the ingenious design of the salt terraces at Maras along with the unique circular agricultural plots at Moray. After enjoying an included lunch, hike for an hour to reach the Vilacanota River, where your Peruvian Paso horses wait to transport you on a 2-hour riding adventure amidst the area's small Andean villages and beautiful scenery.

Experience ancient Inca culture and a slice of daily life for residents of the Peru's Sacred Valley during this flexible-length private tour. Get off the well-worn tourist trail as you explore the quaint Sacred Valley hamlets of Chincheros and Maras. Observe the traditional dress of the villagers in Chincheros and try practicing a few words of 'Quechua,' the local Andean dialect. You'll then have lunch at a typical residence in Maras before visiting the Inca-era salt ponds and the circular Inca terraces of Moray. Your private tour, easily customized based on your interests and schedule, also covers a guide, all entrance fees, transport by private van and lunch.

Experience the architectural majesty of Popayán, a glittering city of whitewashed wonders, on a private full-day tour from Cali. Visit historical highlights and legendary landmarks with an experienced guide and discover the clock tower of Caldes Park, the Archidocesan Museum of Religious Art, the Guillermo Leon Valencia House Museum and a sublime selection of restored colonial churches. Gain fascinating insight into the history of the city with informative commentary and feast upon traditional Colombian cuisine at a rustic local restaurant. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Cali hotel is included in the tour.

Set out from Puerto Montt to explore nearby Puerto Varas and Chile's oldest national park, Vicente P erez Rosales. Enjoy a private tour, beginning with an overview of the industrial port city. Discover Puerto Montt's Plaza de Armas and visit its bustling fish market, then continue onto charming Puerto Varas - 'the City of Roses' - on the banks of Lake Llanquihue. From here, admire stunning natural scenery as you head toward Osorno volcano. Embark on an uphill drive for breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape below before returning lakeside for lunch (not included).

Get a sense for the modern and historic landmarks of Lima during this 4-hour city exploration with a private guide. During the course of your trip you'll first get a personalized introduction to this Peruvian capital's wealth of Spanish colonial plazas, centuries-old churches and ancient monasteries. Finish your trip with a chance to wander the bohemian enclave of Barranco, its streets fronted by grand old mansions and clifftop views. This easily customizable private Lima trip also covers a private vehicle, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Visit Valle de Uco wineries on a private, full-day tour from Mendoza that includes round-trip transport to three or four vineyards in a private car, and reservations for tastings and a winery lunch. Learn about Argentinian wine from grape to glass by visiting each hand-picked destination with a wine-loving guide, who offers a personalized, insider experience of Mendoza winemaking.

Make the most of your private guide and flexible itinerary as you explore Buenos Aires' affluent northern neighborhoods on a 3-hour tour, including hotel pick-up and drop-off. Admire the city's rich European heritage from the English Tower on San Martin Square to the Parisian-style houses of Palermo Chico and Barrio Parques. Visit the graves of Argentine icons like Evita at the grandiose Recoleta cemetery, experience the buzzing shopping districts of Palermo Soho and Palermo Hollywood, then escape the crowds for a stroll around Palermo's woods, lakes and botanical gardens.

Visit the archeological site of Pachacamac on a 3-hour, private tour from Lima that includes entrance fees, a personal guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Explore a pre-Colombian complex of temple pyramids, stone, and adobe houses, with history that stretches from the ancient Lima culture to the Waris, Ichsma, and Inca peoples. This private tour is flexible and customizable, and can accommodate your group of up to 15 people.

Explore the historic sights of Quito, including its iconic 'Middle of the World' monument situated on the equator, during this full-day private tour. Start your day in the Old Town section of Quito, visiting two of its top churches, La Compañía and San Francisco, and checking out the government palace. You'll then head to the 'Mitad del Mundo' (Middle of the World) monument, marking zero degrees of latitude, where you'll explore the Intiñan museum and a number of on-site attractions dedicated to this unique geographic location. This Quito city excursion also covers round-trip hotel transport, a private guide and vehicle and entrance fees.

Take in Lima's incredible sights on a private sightseeing tour of the city. Experience the catacombs beneath San Franciso Convent, shop for artisan-made crafts at the Indian Market and see Casa Luna's wonderful collection of nativity scenes from around the globe. An English-speaking guide accompanies you on this half-day excursion.