Private South America Tours

The world-renowned archaeological site of Machu Picchu is a true wonder of the world. Explore the citadel’s stunning ruins and learn about the ancient Inca civilization that built them on our Machu Picchu private tours and Machu Picchu trek tours. Visit the nearby salt mines of Maras, and the picturesque villages of the Sacred Valley. And immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and history of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire. Machu Picchu is a bucket list destination for anyone seeking adventure, history, and natural beauty.

Home to over 9,000 animal species, the Galapagos Islands are South America’s ultimate travel destination for nature lovers. Travel this remarkable archipelago on Galapagos Island cruises or primarily by land during an island-hopping tour. Follow in the footsteps of Darwin on one of our unmissable tailor made Galapagos Islands tours.

Experience the wonder and beauty of the Amazon on our tailor made Amazon tours and cruises. Explore the Peruvian Amazon, where the jungle meets the Andes, or head to Ecuador for an unforgettable trip down the Napo River. In Brazil, marvel at the sheer size of the Amazon and immerse yourself in the culture of the region on bespoke Amazon excursions. Our expert guides will reveal the exotic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultures of the people who call the Amazon home.

Our luxury Patagonia tours and cruises take in rugged highland steppes, freezing fjords, and massive glaciers. Sheep outnumber humans in this wild frontier where you can ride like a gaucho, trek on the Perito Moreno Glacier, or marvel at the stupendous scenery at Torres del Paine National Park. All of the unforgettable tailor made Patagonia tours below include a visit to The Whispering Land.

Spanning 40 degrees of latitude and wedged between the Andes and the Pacific, Chile is the very definition of natural diversity. Your luxury Chile tour could include wine tasting in the Central Valley, unwinding in the serenity of the Atacama, exploring the wilds of Patagonia, or uncovering the mysteries of enigmatic Easter Island. The South America sample itineraries below all include tailor made Chile tours. 

Sleek, stylish, and sophisticated, Argentina’s gorgeous capital overflows with chic steakhouses, elegant tango halls, and European-style colonial architecture. Called the “Paris of the Americas” for a reason, Buenos Aires is the ideal destination for pampering and refinement. All of the South America sample itineraries below include private Buenos Aires tours.

Known as the Gateway to South America, Colombia has blossomed into an enchanting destination for all traveler types. Choose between the modern metropolises of Bogota and Medellin, bursting with culture and history, or colonial towns of Cartagena de Indias, Villa de Leyva and Barichara. Otherwise, if seeking more adventure and off the beaten path, enjoy some first-class coffee in Pereira and strap on your hiking boots for some jaw-dropping explorations in the Tayrona National Park or Colombian Amazon. Can’t decide? We’ll help you blend urban cityscapes, nature with Caribbean relaxation on a perfectly curated custom Colombia tour.

Vibrant, tropical, and cutting edge, Rio de Janeiro is one of South America’s brightest gems. Surrounded by lush mountains and ringed by powder-white beaches, Rio’s natural setting can’t be beat. Add this to the city’s vibrant party culture, and you have one of the most alluring destinations on the planet. All of the South America sample itineraries below include tailor made Rio de Janeiro tours.

For millions of years the Pacific plate has been colliding with the Nazca plate, pushing up the Andean High plateau. At one such juncture in what is now modern-day Bolivia, it created an ancient inland salt sea that sat in a geological bathtub between two parallel high Andean ranges. In more recent transformations of the past thousands of years, it has been reduced to form the largest salt flat in the world at more than 4,000 square miles. All of the South America sample itineraries below include tailor made Uyuni salt flats tours.