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  • Palm trees and green grass surround a thatched-roof hut near a bright blue ocean under a clear, sunny sky—a perfect spot to start your Colombia Tour or embark on an unforgettable Caribbean Tour.

    Colombia Coffee and Caribbean Tour

    • 14 Days
    • 13 Nights
    • From US $4016
    Discover Argentina, The Land of Contrast Tour. On this one-of-a-kind Argentina Tour, discover Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, the Hill of Seven Colors & Mendoza wines. Enjoy a 10-day journey through the incredible landscapes of Argentina and see all the best highlights on our Discover Argentina Tour!
  • Colorful floating reed huts and boats rest on a vibrant blue lake, with people standing on the reeds—one of the Bolivia highlights you’ll experience during your Bolivia travel adventure, set against mountains and a bright, cloudy sky.

    Highlights of Bolivia Tour

    • 13 Days
    • 12 Nights
    • From US $4583
    Explore beautiful Northern Argentina on the Adventure Tour from Velasco to the Andes. Visit Costa Riojana, Cuesta de Miranda, Ischigualasto, Talampaya, Laguna Brava Vicuñas Reserve & more UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Argentina on this Argentina Tour only with Argentina Holiday Experts.
  • A panoramic view of Iguazu Falls, near the borders of Asuncion and the wild Chaco, shows multiple waterfalls cascading over lush cliffs; a small boat is seen below, surrounded by mist and dense vegetation.

    Amazon, Pantanal & Iguazu Falls Tour

    • 10 Days
    • 9 Nights
    • From US $2871
    Take a Brazil Agriculture Tour to see the Coopavel Show Rural, stay on a farm, plus tour the city of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Iguazu Falls Tour & Train Ride through Atlantic Rainforest. Get your fully custom tour itinerary only from Brazil Tour and Travel experts, SouthAmerica.travel.
  • A wide waterfall cascades over a lush green cliff surrounded by forest, with mist rising above the falls—an ideal scene for a Three Guianas adventure tour. Large tropical leaves frame the view under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

    Three Guianas Adventure Tour

    • 14 Days
    • 13 Nights
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    Visit Guyana! See Kaieteur Falls, rainforests and savannahs. South America’s least visited corner. Travel with SouthAmerica.travel.
  • Modern suite aboard the M/C Petrel Galapagos Cruise with wood floors, a bed with white linens, a seating area with two white chairs, a black chair, a glass table with drinks and snacks, and a large window showcasing ocean views.

    M/C Petrel Catamaran Galapagos Cruise

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    Petrel Galapagos Island Cruise | Galapagos Cruises. 8 day, 5 day, or 4-day Galapagos Island Cruises, enjoy multiple islands, meet local wildlife, and experience unique landscapes only the Galapagos can offer. From Land Excursions, Snorkeling, Charles Darwin Research Station, & Island Explorations.
  • A group of people stands on a wooden bridge overlooking the powerful Iguazu Falls, surrounded by lush greenery, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds—a breathtaking sight on their Paraguay tour.

    Paraguay & Iguazu Falls Tour

    • 11 Days
    • 10 Nights
    • From US $4368
    Explore the Galapagos Islands by foot, bike and kayak. Learned about the terrain and its inhabitants from award-winning guides.
  • Aerial view of a city with a park-lined avenue leading to a domed landmark at sunset, surrounded by densely packed buildings under a colorful sky—a scene reminiscent of the Tucuman-Buenos Aires Railway journey.

    The Rhythm of Buenos Aires & Uruguay

    • 8 Days
    • 7 Nights
    • From US $1984
    Tour beautiful Santander Colombia. Visit Barichara colonial village & explore Chicamocha National Park to see amazing mountain landscapes.
  • A serene landscape with a salt flat and shallow water reflecting distant pink-hued mountains under a clear blue sky. Perfect for Chile travel, this peaceful scene features textured salt formations in the foreground—one of the hidden highlights of Chile.

    The Highlights of Chile

    • 14 Days
    • 13 Nights
    • From US $6160
    Travel through the beautiful Brazil countryside on the Maria Fumaca railway, stopping to explore Vitoria, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro.
  • A historic stone cathedral with two towers stands before lush trees and palm trees, embodying Peruvian culture, as a snow-capped volcano rises in the background under a colorful sunset sky—an unforgettable travel scene in Peru.

    The Essence of Peru

    • 15 Days
    • 14 Nights
    • From US $4411
    Exclusive 4* & 5* tour of Santiago, Torres del Paine, Buenos Aires, & Perito Moreno Glacier. See penguins, Andes, whales
  • A bright yellow colonial church with two towers and a detailed baroque entrance stands in a sunlit plaza in South America, with people walking and pigeons near a central fountain under a blue sky—one of the region’s lesser-known world wonders.

    World Wonders of South America

    • 11 Days
    • 10 Nights
    • From US $3228
    See the beer flow at the second biggest Oktoberfest in the world at Blumenau, Brazil. 4* & 5* Oktoberfest tour plus Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo
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