Top Central & South America Full-day Tours - page 2

Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit the top five attractions in Peru’s Sacred Valley on a small-group tour from Cusco. All-inclusive transportation enables you to comfortably see the best of the Inka empire in a single day. The thorough itinerary takes you to Ollantaytambo, Moray, Chinchero, Pisac, and the Salinas de Maras salt mines. Along the way, enjoy lunch and a visit to a craft workshop in the colonial city of Chinchero.

The most classic ride of all! With outings every day, rain or shine, and last approximately 8 hours, you will be able to know the most iconic attractions of Rio de Janeiro: Cristo Redentor, Sugar Loaf, Selarón Staircase, Metropolitan Cathedral, Maracanã (panoramic), Sambódromo and much more between one point and another. Included: transportation, guide, tickets of the Sugar Loaf and the Christ and lunch with barbecue.

Experience the majestic icy expanse of the Perito Moreno Glacier on this full-day tour from El Calafate. Enjoy views of the peaks of Los Glaciares National Park with a professional guide, and take an optional boat ride on Lago Argentino for an up-close perspective on the fantastic formation. You might even witness the glacier’s signature movement and cracking sounds from detaching icebergs.

Discover Lima’s most popular attractions and neighborhoods during a full-day tour of the city. Marvel at the colonial architecture of Plaza de Armas, eat lunch in the trendy Miraflores neighborhood, and find street art in the bohemian Barranco district. Meanwhile, learn about Peru’s ancient Incan empire and Spanish colonial rule as you visit key historical sites, and gain an insight into life in Peru now.

Taking a day trip to Guatape has become one of the top things to do in Colombia, but not all tours are made equal. This premium option promises a smaller group than typical bus tours and includes a ride around Guatape Dam on a luxury boat, so you can escape the crowds on land and admire the natural landscapes from the water.

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive day tour. With your guide, tick off Christ the Redeemer statue, the Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian. If you upgrade to the premium option, you can even take the cable car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, plus stop for lunch in one of the city's best steakhouses. Round-trip, air-conditioned transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Visit the Maipo Valley for a day of exploring Chilean wine country on this small-group tour from Santiago. The area takes its name because it is surrounded by tributaries of the Maipo River, which make for perfect grape-growing conditions. Visit several family-owned wineries—each with their own specialties—and enjoy several tastings and a delicious lunch (own expense) along the way.

With one day in Lima you can explore the very best of the city, from the colonial architecture of the historic center to pre-Colombian art and seaside neighborhoods. See the gorgeous interior of the San Francisco Convent, tour the Museo Larco, then get a glimpse of Lima’s earliest history in Miraflores. This full-day, private tour of Lima offers the flexibility and convenience of a personalized tour, including pickup and drop-off at hotels in some neighborhoods, and it’s an ideal choice for first-time visitors.

Enjoy the thrill of this all-day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping on an exciting zipline tour and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!

Costa Rica’s inland capital is far from the coast but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a day on a white-sand tropical island from San Jose. This full-day guided tour to Tortuga Island simplifies your travel to this Pacific coast island, eliminating the need to stay overnight. After getting there in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, spend several hours at leisure on the beach swimming, snorkeling, and looking out for dolphins.

Encountering traditional Embera communities in Chagres National Park is a memorable part of exploring Panama, but visiting the park on your own can be tricky. On this day tour you cruise a jungle river, hike to a waterfall, and see a performance of traditional song and dance, with a traditional lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Panama City included.

Swap the bustle of Medellin for the lush mountains and floating islands of Guatapé on a day trip that takes care of transportation so that you don't have to worry about driving. Admire the scenery from two perspectives as you climb to the top of Piedra del Peñol and take a boat ride around the reservoir.

Exploring the highlights of Punta del Este can be difficult without your own transportation, but this full-day tour makes sightseeing simple. Skip the hassle of planning routes and enjoy a ready-made itinerary featuring scenic viewpoints such as Cerro San Antonio, as well as the popular shopping and dining area of Avenida Gorlero.

Even if you have limited time in Chile, the charms of Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, and the Casablanca Valley shouldn't be missed. This comprehensive day tour from Santiago includes hotel pickup and covers all three destinations. Explore Vina del Mar's coastal highlights, walk Valparaiso's colorful bohemian neighborhoods, and enjoy a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Casablanca Valley, one of Chile's most celebrated wine regions, a stop that other tours skip.

Laguna Quilotoa, a blue-green volcanic crater lake, sits in the rugged Andean countryside south of Quito. With this tour, escape the busy streets of Quito for an all-inclusive day in the Andes, and see Quilotoa Lake from two different lookouts on the crater rim with views of Cotopaxi in the distance. En route back to Quito, spend some time craft workshops in Tigua.

Peru's Sacred Valley has played an important role in the region since the time of the ancient Incas. On this full-day excursion, visit the historic sights and cities that dot the fertile valley. Stop at Chinchero, Moray, the Maras salt mines, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac to learn how the Incas grew crops in the region.

Get out of San Jose on a day tour to the Arenal Volcano region, where you’ll get a glimpse of Costa Rica’s famous biodiversity and natural beauty. Travel through scenic farmland and villages to reach the volcano. Stop at a coffee plantation, waterfall, and look out for wildlife en route. In the shadow of the volcano, soak in natural hot springs for a refreshing experience, before returning to San Jose.

Mendoza is Argentina’s largest wine region and famous for its Malbec, as well as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines. On this small-group tour, enjoy an intimate wine tasting experience as you explore local wineries and vineyards. Sample a variety of Argentine wines during expert-led wine tastings and indulge in a gourmet wine tasting lunch with five courses, each paired with fine wines.

Safely immerse yourself in Costa Rican nature and wildlife on an 8- to 9-hour tour to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Leave the busy streets of San Jose behind in comfortable air-conditioned transportation from your hotel. Discover more than 100 species at the sanctuary, including titi monkeys, 2-toed sloths, pumas, and toucans. You can even feed hummingbirds by hand. Have your camera ready for the cloud forest, waterfalls, and aviary.

Enjoy a flexible, fully customized way to experience Rio de Janeiro—and opt to visit the sights that interest you most—on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Traveling aboard a private vehicle makes getting around seamless. Choose to stop at major landmarks including Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, and the Selaron Steps (admission tickets own expense). You can also explore the historic city center, visit Tijuca Forest, or discover bohemian Santa Teresa.

Visit one of Peru's most popular places without the crowds on this well-planned day tour. Instead of visiting Rainbow Mountain in the morning, like other groups, visit in the afternoon after the crowds have left. With a small group, enjoy unobstructed views, provided walking sticks, and snacks, and learn about the landscape from your guide.

Spend a day on the shores of Lake Atitlan with this private tour from Antigua. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you through the highlands, with stops at viewpoints along the way. You'll then take a group boat tour from the town of Panajachel to the Mayan villages of San Juan, San Pedro, and Santiago, heading back to Antigua at the end of the day.

Travel to the countryside outside of Santiago on this small-group tour of a family-owned winery in the Aconcagua Valley and Inca Lagoon. Sip high-quality wines and gain insight into Chilean culture with the help of a guide. Travel through the winding switchbacks of "Los Caracoles" on your way to the Inca Lagoon to soak up stunning views and visit South America's first ski resort.