Top Central & South America Cable Car Tours - page 2

Focus on the life and times of Pablo Escobar and the Comuna 13 on this private tour of Medellin. Booking a private tour means you'll get personalized attention and you can enjoy a flexible itinerary, moving at your own pace through the attractions. You'll have plenty of time to ask questions of your guide regarding the city's history, culture, architecture, and arts.

Make the most of a stopover in Rio de Janeiro with a sightseeing shore excursion from Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá. A great way to squeeze in visits to some of Rio’s best sights, you’ll first head out to see the towering Christ the Redeemer Statue—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. You’ll then explore the historic hub of Santa Teresa before ending with a cable car ride up to Sugarloaf Mountain.

Explore Rio and visit Sugar Loaf Mountain during this 4-hour morning tour. Visit some of the city's most important landmarks, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Copacabana Beach. Then, board a glassed-in cable car bound for Sugar Loaf's peak, stopping once at a scenic viewpoint. Upon reaching the top of Sugar Loaf at 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level, admire the views of Niteroi, Copacabana, and Santa Cruz Fortress. Round-trip transportation from selected Rio hotels is included.

Skip the line up to Sugarloaf Mountain and deepen your experience of this natural and cultural hotspot with a guided tour. A great way to discover more about this fascinating landmark, this guided tour includes queue-jump cable car tickets to Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain for the whole group. Once you reach the viewpoint, your guide will point out the different areas you can see, including Copacabana Beach and Guanabara Bay.

Explore the beautiful coastal city of Balneário Camboriú on a full-day tour from Florianópolis. Stroll around the city with your tour guide and explore the main highlights of the city dubbed as a ‘mini Rio de Janeiro.’ Visit Unipraias Park at Barra Sul and take a cable car among the three beaches as you take in the beautiful coastal views.

Gain a true understanding of Bolivia by exploring its unique political identity and rich social fabric, essential to grasping the reality of any place. Bolivia has consistently chosen its own path in Latin America: from nationalizing gas and lithium, to rewriting its Constitution with indigenous values at the center, to being the only country where McDonald’s went bankrupt. Guided by a native English speaking Bolivian expert, this experience offers a clear, engaging, and balanced look into Bolivia’s complex history, indigenous resurgence, and political evolution, past and present. The narrative remains thoughtful and nuanced, inviting you to form your own perspective rather than receiving one. And you won’t just hear about it, you’ll see it. The journey unfolds along a carefully designed route, including La Paz’s stunning cable car system, turning the city into storytelling in motion for curious minds who want depth, context, and connection, not just a tour.

If you’re visiting Bolivia’s capital for the first time, see the best of La Paz at your own pace on a private, custom city tour. Not only will you receive undivided attention from your private guide, you’ll delve deeper into Bolivia’s rich history than you would alone and see top sights such as the Witch’s Market and San Pedro Jail.

Don’t miss out on any of the sights with this hassle-free, small-group walking tour in Valparaiso. One of the highlights is using a bunch of different types of public transport, which your guide helps you navigate. Ride trains, old funiculars, and trolleys through different areas of town, seeing how people live their lives. Explore a fishing village, markets, and cruise the most famous neighborhood in Valparaiso.

Get to know the culture, history, and natural beauty of Quito in just one day during this city tour and cable car combo adventure. Start with a trip on the famous cable car, which takes you to more than 13,287 feet (4,050 meters) above sea level and offers panoramic views over the city and the Pichincha Volcano. Then, explore a variety of historic sites, including the Basilica of the National Vow, the Archbishop's Palace, and more.

Learn about Medellin’s turbulent history through the medium of street art on a tour of Comuna 13, a neighborhood that’s undergone a radical transformation. Before you discover the colorful murals of the area, you’ll sample different varieties of exotic fruit, take a cable car to the hills, and ride an electric escalator to an elevated vantage point. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Explore Medellin at your own pace on a private tour that covers top city attractions such as Comuna 13, home to the famous escalators and politically-charged street art. You stay cool and relaxed as you travel in air-conditioned comfort, and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide, who’ll offer cultural and historical information that you’re not likely to find in the guide book.

After pickup at the pier, a short drive will take you deep inside the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica. Along the way, our professional tour guide will explain many facts about our country, including history, economy, biodiversity, politics and many other aspects more. Once arrival to Veragua rainforest, get ready for explore a pristine ecosystem. You will stroll along easily accessible trails to the tram. You will then enter an open-air gondola system that will take you through the primary rain forest past 300-year-old trees and down to the riverbank. You will then walk the Trail of the Giants, so named for the huge trees lining the riverbank or op to hike on the Puma Waterfall trail. Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station. After Veragua, visit Tortuguero Canal. The canals that lead to the Tortuguero National Park begin in the Puerto Moin sector, just 5 miles from the center of the Limon province. Here enjoy many wildlife species such as sloths.

After your guide collects you from your hotel, set off an adventure around the city.  First, ascend to Quito’s famous viewpoint in a cable car. From 4,100 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level, you’ll see the city in all its splendor. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and stop to visit major attractions like the Presidential Palace, La Ronda, and the Cathedral.

Book now to embark on an extraordinary adventure to El Alto, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Our exclusive tour highlights the city's architectural wonders, showcasing breathtaking Andean-style houses and captivating landmarks. Immerse yourself in the fusion of modern and authentic designs that create an unforgettable atmosphere. Be prepared to be astonished by the extraordinary juxtaposition of contemporary and traditional elements that define El Alto today. Don't miss out on this remarkable experience – book your tour now and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Combine visits to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains, two must-sees in Rio, on this full-day tour. Ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay and see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado. Stop at the Selaron Steps and refuel midday with a barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from most Zona Sul hotels via van.

Discover the iconic landscapes that make Bariloche one of Patagonia’s most beautiful destinations. On this scenic Circuito Chico tour, we’ll visit the stunning Llao Llao Peninsula, the famous Bahía López viewpoint, the hidden Lago Escondido and enjoy breathtaking views from Cerro Campanario. Along the way, you’ll experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the region, where crystal-clear lakes, mountains and Patagonian forests create unforgettable landscapes. We’ll stop at the best viewpoints so you can take photos and fully enjoy the surroundings. Your local guide will also share stories, history and fascinating facts about Patagonia, adding a deeper connection to the places we visit. Perfect for families, friends, couples and solo travelers who want to discover the true highlights of Bariloche in a relaxed and memorable way. Come experience Bariloche beyond the photos.

Discover Colombia as it was during the 18th-century on a private tour to Santa Fe de Antioquia from Medellin. During a leisurely tour of the historic city, visit the local cathedral, enjoy a fruit tasting, and stop for a traditional lunch (own expense). Other tour highlights include visits to the Western Suspension Bridge (the eighth largest in the world).

Experience the best of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar on a tour that offers more than just sightseeing. Walk through the vibrant, artistic streets of Valparaíso, where our expert local guides will take you beyond the usual tourist spots, showing you hidden murals and sharing stories that bring the city’s bohemian culture to life. Ride the historic funiculars for stunning views, then head to Viña del Mar for a relaxing contrast with its manicured gardens, pristine beaches, and elegant architecture. Unlike other tours, we ensure personalized attention and flexibility, giving you a more intimate, authentic experience. With our unique insider knowledge and passion for these coastal gems, this is a tour you won’t forget.

Explore two of Chile's coastal gems in just one day on this private tour of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar from Santiago. Avoid the hassle of public transportation and dodge the crowds of big group tours with this personalized experience. In the company of just your chosen travel companions and a guide, discover the colorful neighborhoods of Valparaíso and the natural attractions that earn Viña its moniker of the "Garden City."

We are the first to create an experience in the Comuna 8 of Medellin since 2016, a neighborhood that has had a great urban and social transformation in recent years due to the arrival of the first modern streetcar in Colombia, two metrocables to connect the farthest neighborhoods and the Circunvalar Garden being a park full of beautiful nature, birds and one of the best views of the city. In addition, we work hand in hand with the local community so that tourism has a positive impact on the territory. Paris is famous for its tower, London for its clock, New York for its skyscrapers and Medellín for its social and urban transformation. That's why we want you to learn about its history, growth, development and understand why in 2013 we were listed as "the most innovative city in the world" by the City Bank and the Wall Street Journal. And what better place to learn first-hand about this transformation than the famous but still secret Comuna 8?

Sample the best that Rio has to offer during this full-day private tour. Begin on the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon, accompanied by ‘cafezinho’ (espresso) and ‘pão de queijo’ (cheese bread). After an all-you-can-eat lunch at a ‘churascaria’ steakhouse (own expense), explore the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and nearby Tijuca Forest. Continue to bohemian Santa Teresa before a nightlife exploration of Lapa. A private guide and round-trip hotel transport is included.

Get a personalized look at Medellín’s most famous places and people during this 7-hour private sightseeing tour. Explore Medellin’s downtown and ascend to the Santo Domingo Savio Library by aerial cable car for panoramic city views. Then visit the colonial-style El Pueblito Paisa and take a mini excursion exploring the life of notorious Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.

If you’re visiting Medellin for the first time, get a comprehensive introduction to the City of Eternal Spring on a private tour that covers Comuna 13—formerly one of the world’s most dangerous neighborhoods, which has undergone a radical transformation. This private tour includes hotel pickup, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience with the undivided attention of your guide.

The best tour in Quito city. Your feet in both hemispheres. The center of the earth where the sun appears naked. Place yourself an egg on the head of a nail. Lose pounds by standing on the equatorial line. Make a video about the Coriolis effect. Learn more about the Pre-Inca ethnic groups that inhabited these territories. Explore the Intiñan Museum. See the city from the clouds (check weather conditions). This tramway was built in 2005 by French engineers, giving the city a touch of technology and modernity. The cable car reaches a maximum height of 4,000 meters. Explore the Quito colonial architecture. The most praised colonial center in Americas. Visit La Plaza Grande, La Compañía de Jesús, Quito´s most prominent convent, La Ronda street. The beautiful colonial city of Quito is just a step away from your memories. Quito Unesco City.