South America Vacations
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Why Visit South America?
Lose yourself in the kaleidoscopic sights, smells and sounds of a South America vacation, an epic journey across other-worldly archipelagoes and rainbow-colored mountains, down mighty meandering waterways and cobbled colonial streets, through impenetrable jungles and picturesque plazas, all set to a sultry soundtrack of samba and salsa. From the iridescent ice-capped Andes to the verdant emerald swathes of the Amazon, glistening Patagonian glaciers, and coruscating cascades of Iguazu, South America’s vast topographical treasures are perhaps eclipsed only by its embarrassment of cultural riches and bountiful biodiversity.
Feast on the fusion of this colorful continent’s native, European and African influences on its gastronomy, cultural traditions, and social fabric, whether in its award-winning restaurants, bustling indigenous markets, or dizzying ‘discotecas.’ Marvel at the ancient Incan citadel of Machu Picchu, go eye-to-eye with the giant tortoises of Galápagos, sample fine Argentinian vintages or attend the world’s biggest fiesta, Rio‘s Carnival. Wherever you go, South American vacation packages are sure to spoil the senses.
South America Extensions
Our custom South America tours have been carefully crafted with enriching private excursions and thoughtful routes honed with years of in-destination experience. See our best-selling South America travel packages below and begin an unforgettable journey tailored uniquely to you.
South America Experiences
Cruises
Embark on an epic expedition to South America’s famed Amazon River, treasured Galapagos archipelago or Chile’s Patagonian glaciers aboard the continent’s most exceptional small ships, yachts and riverboats. Our hand-picked portfolio of South America cruises are operated by only the most trusted of partners, preeminent pioneers in the region who offer exceptional itineraries, unrivaled knowledge, and utmost levels of service.
Deals
- Amazon
- Peru
Zafiro
Elegant luxury cruising into the depths of Peru's Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
4 - 8 Days
From
$3,839 USD
- Amazon
- Peru
Delfin III
Beautiful and affordable 5 star luxury in the heart of the Peruvian Rainforest.
4 - 5 Days
From
$4,179 USD
- Amazon
- Peru
Delfin I
A beautiful boutique riverboat offering the most intimate and luxurious of Amazon cruises in Peru.
4 - 5 Days
From
$5,079 USD
Deals
- Amazon
- Peru
Aqua Nera
An ultra luxury vessel oozing refined style, world-class cuisine and unrivaled service.
4 - 8 Days
From
$5,130 USD
Deals
- Amazon
- Peru
Aria Amazon
A floating boutique hotel and masterpiece of refined style, custom-built to explore the Amazon.
4 - 8 Days
From
$3,750 USD
Deals
- Amazon
- Peru
La Perla
Authentic Amazon cruising in a fun and comfortable vessel tailor made for adventure.
4 - 7 Days
From
$1,929 USD
- Amazon
- Peru
Delfin II
A combination of a classic style riverboat and 5 star elegance in the Peruvian Amazon.
10 Days
From
$8,837 USD
Deals
- Amazon
- Peru
Pure Amazon
A state-of-the-art riverboat offering personalized and luxurious adventures in the Peruvian Amazon.
4 - 8 Days
From
$5,469 USD
Deals
- Amazon
- Peru
Amatista
A charming, authentic riverboat offering intimate, immersive Amazon exploration with modern comforts.
4 - 7 Days
From
$1,639 USD
- Amazon
- Peru
Private Charter
Spondias
A boutique Amazon vessel boasting four comfortable cabins ideal for family or group adventures.
4 Days +
Day
$4,914 USD
- Amazon
- Peru
Private Charter
Agua Marina
A sleek and modern riverboat built explicitly for exploring the depths of the Peruvian Amazon.
4 Days +
Day
$18,400 USD
Deals
- Costa Rica
- Panama
Kontiki Wayra
Contemporary wellness-themed yacht pioneering exploration of Costa Rica & Panama's Pacific coasts.
5 - 8 Days
From
$4,179 USD
- Costa Rica
Galaxy Zibó
A boutique yacht offering rainforest, reef, and cultural exploration along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
4 Days
From
$3,900 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Galaxy Sirius
A stylish, sleek, and luxurious catamaran with balcony cabins sailing shorter Galapagos cruises.
5 - 6 Days
From
$5,699 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Hermes
A contemporary mega-catamaran offering unprecedented luxury and transformational nature experiences.
4 - 8 Days
From
$7,089 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Elite
An exquisite high-end catamaran that will take your breath away with its beauty.
4 - 8 Days
From
$4,969 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Galapagos Horizon
A luxury trimaran offering cabins with balconies and one of the smoothest rides in the Galapagos.
4 - 8 Days
From
$4,129 USD
Deals
- Amazon
- Ecuador
Anakonda
Award-winning boutique vessel exploring Ecuador's biodiverse Oriente in luxurious style.
4 - 8 Days
From
$2,979 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Monique
A cutting-edge catamaran offering an intimate and ultra-stable sanctuary for Galápagos exploration.
4 - 8 Days
From
$4,169 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Alya
A smooth riding and luxurious catamaran offering 5 and 6 day cruises in the Galapagos Islands.
5 - 6 Days
From
$4,600 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Eco Galaxy
Sustainable cruises and exceptional eco-friendly adventures that help support local foundations.
5 - 6 Days
From
$4,100 USD
- Ecuador
- Galapagos
Nat Geo Delfina
An elegant catamaran offering intimate, expert-led Galapagos cruises with panoramic wildlife viewing.
8 Days
From
$14,736 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Endemic
A sleek and stylish catamaran setting a new standard for luxury in the Galapagos Islands.
4 - 8 Days
From
$4,969 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Aqua Mare
An exclusive Galapagos superyacht experience of next-level luxury and the most personalized service.
8 - 15 Days
From
$12,180 USD
- Panama
- Costa Rica
Nat Geo Quest
A modern expedition ship offering immersive exploration of Central America in signature Nat Geo style.
6 - 8 Days
From
$4,779 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Galaxy Diver II
An exclusive liveaboard yacht exploring both Galapagos' underwater and terrestrial treasures.
8 Days
From
$5,800 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Natural Paradise
A stylish and polished ship boasting an extremely high level of personal service.
4 - 8 Days
From
$3,229 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Galapagos Legend
An expedition vessel beyond expectations, from vast exteriors to abundant amenities including a pool.
4 - 8 Days
From
$2,589 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Ocean Spray
A luxuriously elegant mega-catamaran with huge sundeck, Jacuzzi, and sensational al fresco dining.
4 - 8 Days
From
$4,369 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Calipso
A luxury-class yacht offering fantastic service and well-designed social areas.
4 - 8 Days
From
$2,829 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Monserrat
A charming, larger than average yacht offering intimate and great value Galapagos exploration.
4 - 5 Days
From
$2,589 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Grand Majestic
This luxury yacht is renowned for her speed, covering larger areas of the Galapagos in shorter time.
4 - 8 Days
From
$3,129 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Isabela II
The perfect, intimate vessel for couples to enjoy Darwin's islands in luxurious comfort.
5 - 7 Days
From
$4,319 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
La Pinta
A sophisticated, upscale Galapagos travel experience combining premium service and adventure.
5 - 7 Days
From
$5,969 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Galaxy Orion
A charming yacht offering exhilarating naturalist expeditions around Galapagos' enchanted isles.
4 - 8 Days
From
$1,800 USD
Deals
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Treasure of Galapagos
A mega catamaran with private balconies and personal attention, perfect for special occasions.
5 - 7 Days
From
$4,149 USD
Resorts
Stay in your very own secret South America hideaway, from luxury Amazon jungle lodges and Galapagos Island getaways, to remarkable Chilean resorts and beyond. Our curated accommodation collection boasts the best resorts in South America, all inspected first-hand by our local destination specialists to satisfy our strict criteria for authenticity, individuality and the highest of hospitality standards.
- Panama
Nayara Bocas del Toro
A stunning private Caribbean island resort blending overwater luxury and wild discovery in Panama.
4 - 5 Days
From
$4,599 USD
- Amazon
- Peru
Treehouse Lodge
A gravity-defying set of 12 treehouses soaring between 25 and 75 feet above the jungle floor.
3 - 4 Days
From
$695 USD
- Amazon
- Peru
Tambopata Research Center
Pioneering lodge in the pristine rainforest of the Tambopata National Reserve near Puerto Maldonado.
3 - 5 Days
From
$936 USD
- Peru
Titilaka
An all-inclusive, Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel situated on a private peninsula of Lake Titicaca.
3 - 5 Days
From
$1,932 USD
- Peru
- Machu Picchu
Explora Sacred Valley
A luxury lodge with immersive exploration experiences in the Sacred Valley and history of the Incas.
4 - 5 Days
From
$2,349 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Galapagos Safari Camp
Upscale camping on the crater rim of an extinct volcano at the edge of the Galapagos National Park.
5 - 6 Days
From
$4,739 USD
- Amazon
- Ecuador
La Selva Eco-Lodge & Retreat
A luxurious lakefront lodge retreat on the edge of the mega-diverse Yasuní National Park.
4 - 5 Days
From
$1,670 USD
- Amazon
- Ecuador
Mashpi Lodge
An unexpected oasis of urban comfort set amongst the mist-shrouded slopes of the Andean cloudforest.
3 Days
From
$1,569 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Pikaia Lodge
Contemporary lodge with spa facilities nestled in a 76-acre private tortoise reserve on Santa Cruz.
5 Days
From
$7,439 USD
- Ecuador
- Amazon
Napo Wildlife Center
A luxurious, indigenous community-led, lakeside ecolodge deep in Ecuador’s Yasuní National Park.
4 - 5 Days
From
$1,619 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Scalesia Lodge
Safari-style tented resort situated on the slopes of a shield volcano in Isabela Island's highlands.
4 - 5 Days
From
$2,369 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Finch Bay Hotel
An intimate, boutique beachfront hotel on Santa Cruz with fine dining and flexible activity options.
4 Days
From
$1,259 USD
- Galapagos
- Ecuador
Montemar Eco Luxury Villas
Two contemporary and sustainable luxury villas on Santa Cruz ideal for private Galapagos getaways.
6 - 8 Days
From
$4,559 USD
- Chile
Remota Patagonia
A striking hotel set on the shores of Última Esperanza Sound in the wilds of Chilean Patagonia.
4 - 6 Days
From
$0 USD
- Amazon
- Brazil
Mirante do Gavião
A sustainably designed ecolodge offering exclusive accommodation deep in the Brazilian Amazon.
3 - 6 Days
From
$1,579 USD
- Argentina
Explora El Chaltén
Sophisticated lodge and spa in Argentinean Patagonia offering world-renowned trekking and nature.
4 - 5 Days
From
$4,539 USD
- Chile
Explora Rapa Nui
Stunning secluded lodge with privileged Pacific Ocean views echoing the essence of Easter Island.
4 - 5 Days
From
$3,159 USD
- Chile
Tierra Atacama
A sustainable, architectural delight in the Atacama desert with relaxing spa and refined gastronomy.
4 - 6 Days
From
$3,600 USD
- Chile
Tierra Patagonia
A plush Patagonian paradise on the shore of Lake Sarmiento in the Torres del Paine National Park.
5 - 7 Days
From
$5,240 USD
- Chile
Explora Torres del Paine
Luxury lodge astride glacial Lake Pehoé and the Salto Chico waterfall embodying Patagonia’s essence.
5 Days
From
$5,419 USD
- Chile
Explora Patagonia
Sustainable, conservation-focused lodge with an intimate atmosphere and privileged Patagonia access.
4 - 5 Days
From
$2,949 USD
- Chile
Explora Atacama
An alluring oasis in Atacama's dramatic desert landscape renowned for its astronomy and gastronomy.
4 - 5 Days
From
$2,379 USD
Travel Guide
Want to know more about vacations in South America? Our destination specialists have compiled the definitive South America travel guide to help you plan your trip. Find out when and where to go, what to see and do, where to eat and sleep, and more below.
Inspiration
The Top 15 Things To Do In South America
Inspiration
15 Best Boutique Hotels In South America
Tips
When Is The Best Time To Visit South America?
Inspiration
South American Capitals
Culture
A Look Into Ancient South American Civilizations
Travel Guide
12 Best Places To Visit In South America
What Our Customers are Saying
We wanted to 'do it all' in Peru and Ecuador, and Rainforest Cruises made it all possible. After a couple of unsuccessful tries with other companies, Rainforest Cruises put together a seamless vacation to experience the Amazon rainforest, hike Machu Picchu, and do a Galapagos cruise, with all of the bells and whistles. Fantastic trip!
- Alan C.
I own a travel club which takes select clientele on world wide unique travel experiences. I have been working with Rainforest Cruises for a few years now and find their knowledge of South America, their attention to detail, and responsiveness to clients' needs unsurpassed. These guys are travel pros and I highly recommend them.
- Mike R.
We finally got back to the real world (reluctantly!) after a wonderful trip. Everything went very smoothly in terms logistics – all the transfers, pick-ups, transfers etc. – so thanks for that. We had a fantastic time on our Amazon cruise and Lake Titicaca, very different and unforgettable experiences with many wonderful memories.
- Sridhar K.
We had a wonderful trip to South America. After Machu Picchu, our cruise on the Manatee was the second highlight of our trip. It was just great! The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful, the ship's crew was very attentive, and the food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this cruise. Thanks again for all your help.
- Janice B.
You were responsive to all of our questions and the customer service was top notch, it was really easy booking with you guys from start to finish. The food was incredible and the excursions were awesome. Really exceeded all expectations and I'll definitely be recommending Rainforest Cruises to anyone considering a trip to South America.
- Braden O.
