Top Central & South America Eco Tours - page 6

Once your cruise ship sails into the port of Roatan, you'll be floating through the lush Caribbean jungle in no time. On this exhilarating half-day shore excursion, you'll take to the air, walking across eight epic bridges suspended high over the jungle canopy and seeing the island just like the birds around you. With your guide leading the way, your nature walk becomes a deeply immersive, beautiful adventure.

Join the early birds on this La Fortuna bird watching tour. After an early-morning pickup from your hotel, start down the leisurely Gallery Habitat Trail with your guide. As you walk, your guide points out birds like woodpeckers, toucans, and hummingbirds, plus other plant and animal wildlife, making this tour a great way to learn about the rain forest.

Explore the Salinas Lake National Reserve on this full day private tour from Arequipa and learn all about its secrets from your guide. You’ll be collected from your hotel and then taken to a few stops. You’ll visit the village of Chiguata and Inca culture and learn about the crops produced. Then you’ll get to Salinas Lake where we will check out the canyon, and both sides of the lagoon.

Paddle past the giant twisted root systems that characterize mangrove forests on this kayak tour of the largest mangrove ecosystem in Central America at Damas Island. This biodiversity hotspot is home to tons of birds, reptiles, and aquatic animals that you can spot easily with the help of your guide. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Manuel Antonio or Quepos lodging as well as lunch or dinner.

Walk through the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest with a naturalist guide during this 4-hour tour from São Paulo. On foot, follow your guide through the dense tropical forest in search of native animals. Listen to informative commentary about the endemic plants and flowers as you weave through the dense thickets of tropical vegetation. Stop at a nearby waterfall to cool off under its impressive cascade and admire the machinery of a defunct water wheel house. Round-trip transportation from São Paulo hotels or the airport is included.

If you’ve already seen Iguazu Falls from the Argentinian side, check out other half of the park on a day trip across the Brazilian border to Foz do Iguaçu. Get a completely different perspective on the ‘Devil’s Throat’ and other enormous waterfalls, and walk among more than 1,000 birds in a tropical aviary. There’s also time to marvel at a man-made wonder — the world's most powerful hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River.

Experience the natural splendor of Chiloé Island on an enriching full-day excursion from Puerto Montt. After a ferry ride to Chiloé Island, you’ll head to one of the island’s oldest villages  — Chacao — to admire brightly colored buildings and historical monuments. In Ancud, you’ll observe diverse bird species at a nature sanctuary and visit landmarks such as Plaza de Armas and Fort San Antonio. Then, continue to Puñihuil Beach and board a boat destined for islets populated by Magellanic penguins. On this tour, food, drink and entrance fees are not included.

Marvel at the incredible natural environment of Argentina and discover local wildlife on this guided tour. Admire views of the San Jose Gulf and Birds Island from Centro De Visitantes Istmo Ameghino, before heading to the village of Puerto Piramides. Home to white sand beaches, this is the perfect opportunity for a restorative swim. Visit a majestic colony of elephant seals at Caleta Valdes before returning home.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Barú Island—and leave the planning to someone else—on this day trip from Cartagena. Following hotel pickup, you’ll be driven to Barú to relax and have lunch at a beach club with facilities including bathrooms and sun loungers. Then, visit the National Aviary to discover Colombia’s diverse avifauna. Explore the 22 exhibits and see colorful birds like parrots, peacocks, and flamingos.

Give your feet a rest from all the sightseeing and venture beyond city limits to the Totumo Mud Volcano. Immerse yourself in nature as you relax in the bubbling, mineral-rich mud that is said to have healing properties. Then, head to Boquilla Beach, where you can swim, soak up the sun, and enjoy the amenities, including a pool, sun loungers, and hammocks.

See the rainforest in Jacó after dark on a guided night walk combining wildlife spotting, waterfall swimming, and a traditional jungle dinner. Explore forest trails in search of nocturnal animals before cooling off in natural pools beneath a waterfall. End the evening with a home-cooked meal hosted by a local family, making this an enriching way to experience Costa Rica's nature and culture in one outing.

Escape the city and see a different side of Bolivia on a day trip to Lake Titicaca and Sun Island (Isla del Sol). Letting someone else drive allows you to focus your attention on mountains rather than maps, while a small-group limited to 12 ensures that you receive personalized attention from your guide.

Women-Led, Personalized Experience on Lake Arenal Join us for a unique, women-led experience on the stunning Lake Arenal, located in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. As the country’s largest lake—spanning 85 square kilometers with depths ranging from 30 to 60 meters depending on the season—Lake Arenal offers breathtaking scenery and tranquil waters perfect for your adventure. We believe in creating personalized experiences, and we welcome your four-legged companions too! As fellow pet lovers, we’re happy to accommodate your furry friend by providing a pet life vest (available for an additional fee).

Visit the National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca on this day trip in Cartagena. The popular tourist attraction boasts 138 species of birds, including the Harpy Eagle, the Caribbean Toucan, the Pink Flamingos, and the Crown Crane. Following that, head to Playa Blanca where you’ll enjoy lunch and some relaxation on the sand.

This is an unique opportunity to see the most beautiful bird of our country flying in their own environment. You will have the chance to be at 10000 feet and presence the silence and magnificence of the Andes Mountains.

Take a private, guided walk through the Curi-Cancha Reserve and learn all about the flora and fauna who live here. You’ll be taken on a 3 hour tour through primary and secondary forests, do some bird watching, have some natural history lessons, and be on the lookout for the animals in the region.

Discover the incredible landscapes of Peru's multi-colored Vinicunca, better-known as "Rainbow Mountain." This small-group tour from Cusco provides everything necessary for a memorable day exploring the mountain and its surroundings, including hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, and oxygen, if required.

Escape the city for a scenic sojourn in the Andes Mountains on this full-day tour from Santiago, including hotel pick-up. Journey to the ski resort of Portillo, learn the history of Chile’s independence as you visit the Chacabuco Monument, and admire views of Mount Aconcagua and Rio Blanco. After lunch (own expense), experience the beauty of the glittering Inca Lagoon, framed by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes.

Turn an ordinary walk into an educational adventure with a guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, widely considered one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica. Go with a guide who can help you spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and more while providing commentary about their lives and behaviors in the rain forest.

Get a different perspective on Costa Rica's popular EcoGarden Arenal by exploring the ecological park at night. Follow the trails through a lush and incredibly biodiverse forest to see the wildlife that is most active after night falls. Learn all about the sloths, caiman, frogs, birds, cicadas, and other creatures that you spot from your guide.

Discover what makes Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica special with this small-group guided day walk on the Jaguar Trail. Walk with your certified naturalist guide as they explain the park’s natural history and point out local flora and fauna to you. Places on this tour are limited to 10 participants. Entrance fees to the national park are not included.

Start early on this day trip to Humantay Lake from Cusco, where your guide will take care of all of the logistics for you so you don’t have to worry about any of them. Breakfast and lunch are provided, too. You’ll trek about 4.3mi (7k) in the Andes and have amazing views over the Apurimac River and Humantay Lake, while learning all about Inca history.

Explore Serra da Bocaina National Park (Bocaino Mountains National Park) on this 6-hour adventure from Paraty. Climb into a Jeep to barrel down rugged roads in search of pristine waterfalls like Tarzan Falls and Toboga Falls. Stop by a cachaça distillery to taste Brazil's national liquor during your trip down the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail).

Hike the Horto waterfalls circuit in Tijuca National Park on this half-day morning tour, led by a specialist guide. Starting from Jequitibá Waterfall, you’ll walk at a leisurely pace along a forest trail ending at Shower Waterfall, aka Box Waterfall. Stand or wade under the rock-walled cascades for a refreshing shower before reversing your steps. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.