Small Group Tours to South America
From the bottom of the world at Tierra del Fuego, to its very center at Ecuador’s Mitad del Mundo, South America provides travel rewards wherever you step. Explore world-renowned ruins, meet gracious locals, and spot iconic and endemic wildlife on one of the small group adventures below.
14 days
Patagonia Explorer
Pre-Tour Option: Easter Island
Join us in Patagonia, the unspoiled wilderness at lands’ end, shared by Chile and Argentina. Here, the Torres del Paine massif presides over rugged plains, and ice-blue glaciers speckle the sea. As we visit two breathtaking national parks in this remote region, we experience nature at its purest, up close and unfettered. And a stay in Buenos Aires adds zest to our small group journey.
From
$8,497
15 days
Patagonian Frontiers
Argentina and Chile by Land & Sea
Pre-Tour Option: Iguazu Falls
Enjoy the rare privilege of face-to-face encounters with two of the world’s last great frontiers: the majestic fjords and glaciers of Southern Patagonia, on a small-ship cruise; and the dramatic scenery of Torres del Paine on a three-night stay at the park. Along with visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, we discover the remarkable diversity of South America.
From
$10,382
2026 Itinerary 16 days
Machu Picchu to the Galapagos
2026
Pre-Tour Option: Amazon Rainforest
They rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures, and a small group tour is the natural selection for both: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu, "Lost City of the Incas;" and the fascinating Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s “living laboratory,” for a four-night island-based adventure.
From
$9,193
11 days
Treasures of Peru
With Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca
Post-Tour Extension: Amazon Rainforest
A land of treasures archaeological, cultural, and natural, Peru draws those eager to learn about the distant past – and encounter a fascinating present. As our small group takes in some of the country’s highlights – Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and Lake Titicaca – we marvel at the riches of an intriguing land somewhat off the beaten path.
From
$4,987
