Top Central & South America Layover Tours - page 3

Visit Rio de Janeiro’s most famous landmarks comfortably and efficiently on a private tour. This sightseeing experience offers start times from early morning to late afternoon, making it perfect for shore excursions and long layovers. The Santa Teresa neighborhood, Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps, and Copacabana Beach are just a few of the itinerary highlights. From beginning to end, travel comfortably in air-conditioned transportation and enjoy engaging commentary from your guide.

We will taste more than 10 different bites of truly authentic city food that we are sure you have not tasted before, with a unique story told by locals and truly unmatched flavors. Walk the vibrant streets of Cartagena and immerse yourself in its rich culture through an authentic gastronomic tour of the city streets. From the unrivalled egg arepa to the refreshing artisan scrape, each bite offers a unique taste of Caribbean tradition. During this 2-hour tour, you will discover the Historic and Gethsemane Center, while enjoying stories about Afro-descendant, indigenous and Spanish influences in local cuisine. This tour is perfect for those who want a cultural connection and a delicious way to explore the city.

Enhance your experience of the Middle of the World Monument on a private tour that takes you to several hidden gems surrounding it. While most visitors only go to the equator line, you’ll see hummingbirds at a secret nearby farm, visit the famous Intiñan Museum, and sample craft beer at a local brewery.

If you are on a layover transiting through GRU airport (or São Paulo), instead of killing time at the departure lounge, get ready to spend a relaxing day discovering one of the most beautiful beaches in the coast of the state of São Paulo. Spend the day beachfront eating appetizers, fresh seafood, typical cuisine and having delicious caipirinhas. Head out for swims, lounge around on the sand, get a tan and stand-up paddle. We visit the 1547 well-maintained Fort São João that houses a permanent exhibition of ancient weapons, historical artifacts, statues and indigenous huts. After a brief shoreline walk catching sights and culture. Then, change the pace totally taking a boat ride to the delightful secluded Prainha Branca beach 10 min away. The paradisiacal beach is outside the tourist circuit, surrounded by the region's characteristic vegetation, blueish sea, and white sand. It’s certain a destination for those who want to escape the crowds and be relaxing close to nature.

Discover the story of Spanish conqueror, Don Pedro de Valdivia and the history of Santiago during this full-day, guided city sightseeing tour that includes a wine tasting and tour at a Chilean winery. Walk among the plazas, cathedrals, and the historic La Moneda Palace before visiting modern and colorful neighborhoods like Bellevista. Wrap your day with a winery tour and tasting in the district of your choosing.

Tick off two of Belize's top activities in just one day during a private combo tour that takes you cave tubing and to Xunantunich, some of the most-visited Mayan ruins in the world. You'll enjoy the freedom to tailor your schedule on this private tour, which takes care of all admission tickets and transport so that you don't have to. Plus, a traditional Belizean lunch is included.

Since Lima highlights stretch across the sprawling city, exploring with limited time can mean rushing around. Trade time waiting in taxi lines for a comfortable private tour by vehicle, visiting five different areas to sample Lima’s culture, food, and history. You’ll see Huaca Pucllana, stroll the Plaza de Armas, soak up Barranco’s bohemian vibe, find gorgeous views of the coast, and more, with hotel pickup and drop-off in selected districts.

This tour combines the history of the Inca era with the colonial era, we will see impressive archaeological sites, the mountain range of the Andes, as well as we will also see the traditional textile centers that continue to this day in the district of Chinchero.

I love my city, Buenos Aires, and it makes me happy to be able to host all the people who want to know its history and places I have been through since my adolescence. We are going to have fun and be able to know all the most emblematic places in my city. I was born and have lived my life in the city of Buenos Aires. I know it perfectl I love this job, for me it is not work, it is a pleasure to take a tour of my city and have fun along the way, I am also a Cheff and I know the best places to enjoy our excellent gastronomy

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.

Ecuador’s capital is a UNESCO World Heirtage site and one of the highest cities in the world, located right by the Equator Line. This tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the city, ideal for first-time visitors. Explore the historic Old Town, see the Compania and San Francisco churches, and admire the views from Panecillo Hill. Plus, ride the Teleférico cable car to Pichincha Volcano and visit the Middle of the World monument.

Make the most of a layover in Panama City on a flexible, half-day tour that’s tailored to your schedule. You can see the city center, Panama City’s atmospheric old town, the Amador Causeway, Panama Canal, Miraflores Locks, and the Panama Interoceanic Canal Museum, while enjoying the security of a driver who will get you back to the airport in time for your departing flight.

Located in the Peruvian Andes in Cusco, just 5 hours from the historic center, the Rainbow Mountain is becoming the main attraction to see after or before Machu Picchu. As you can imagine, the mountain is famous for its natural, multi-colored beauty at an astonishing height of 5200 m above sea level. This rainbow appearance is created by the sediment of minerals throughout the area that gives the mountain the turquoise, lavender, golden and other colors.

Join us and enjoy our Colonial and Modern City Tour Lima. You will get to know the historic center of Lima, where its squares, balconies, museums tell centuries of history and tradition.

Discover the subterranean Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on a half-day trip from Bogotá. On arrival in the colonial town of Zipaquirá, you’ll descend to the underground tunnels of a salt mine to behold the Salt Cathedral, a magical structure illuminated by blue lighting. Learn about the history of the monument from your guide and then visit select Colombian villages renowned for their handicrafts and natural splendor. Round-trip transport from Bogotá is included.

Maximize your layover in San Salvador by enjoying an exhilarating half-day tour of the majestic volcano termed by locals as El Boquerón, or Big Mouth. Depart from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport with a VIP fast-track customs clearance and head into the historical heart of San Salvador to see significant sights like Salvador del Mundo Square and the Metropolitan Cathedral. This tour can be done as a privately guided tour or unguided and includes the convenience of round-trip transportation from the airport.

If your plane is passing through Santiago on the way to other destinations, don’t spend the day inside the airport. Instead, take a private 8-hour layover tour that includes round-trip airport transfers and covers the highlights of Chile’s vibrant capital. With a private guide, you’ll tick off Mercado Central (Central Market), the Central Post Office, and the bohemian neighborhood of Bellavista. Plus, take a tour of a local winery, eat a traditional Chilean lunch, and absorb panoramic city views from the highest building in South America.

I lived Mendoza wine tourism as it deserves: privately, at your own pace and with all inclusive. We search for you at your hotel and take you to tour 2 carefully selected wineries in Mendoza’s best wine valleys, with the Andes mountains as background. In the first winery you tour the vineyards and taste 4 glasses of premium wines — Malbec, Cabernet and more — learning the process of making them alongside the vineyards. ️ In the second cellar you enjoy a gourmet lunch of up to 4 steps: paired tapas, broiled osobuco patty, beef fillet with vegetables and citrus fruits, frozen dessert and wine included. ✅ 100% private tour — just you and your group ✅ Bilingual driver-guide door to door ✅ Customizable according to your preferences ✅ Breakfast, lunch and wine included The most complete wine experience in Mendoza.

Instead of waiting around Tocumen International Airport between flights, take advantage of your extra time with a layover tour of Panama City. You’ll gain admission to the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal before a drive along the Amador Causeway to Casco Antiguo. Your guide introduces you to must-see sights in the capital city and drops you off at the airport in time for your connecting flight.

With even a short layover in Bogotá, you can explore artistic graffiti, local markets, or historic landmarks, then head to the summit of Monserrate for sweeping views across the city. Rather than sitting in the airport for hours, make the most of a Bogotá layover with a fully flexible, private tour that’s customized to your interests and schedule, and ensures that you’ll arrive back at the airport in time for your departing flight.

Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive sightseeing tour. Pass by Copacabana Beach, the exclusive and trendy Ipanema Beach beach, and Guanabara Palace. Travel through the Tijuca Forest, stopping at Paineiras for views on the way up to Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Ascend to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, then eat lunch before visits to Maracanã Stadium, the Lapa Arches, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Visit two of the world’s most interesting locations on a full-day private tour. First, visit one of only two inhabited volcanic craters in the world and see how locals are living. Then, head to the Intiñan Museum to visit the exact division of the northern and southern hemispheres at 00º 00’ 00”. Lastly, head to Quito for a tour of the world’s first UNESCO-listed city and learn about its rich history.

Experience the Argentine side of Iguazu Falls, considered by many visitors to be the most impressive way to discover this Natural Wonder of the World. Your day begins with hotel pickup in Foz do Iguaçu in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. After crossing the international border with your professional bilingual guide, you'll arrive at Iguazú National Park, home to more than 80% of the waterfalls. Travel aboard the Ecological Train to the famous Devil's Throat (Garganta del Diablo), where you'll witness the park's most powerful and breathtaking waterfall. Continue exploring the Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit, offering different perspectives of the waterfalls, panoramic viewpoints, lush rainforest and incredible wildlife. During the day, your guide will share fascinating information about the park's history, geology, flora and fauna while assisting you during the entire experience.

Two perspectives of the Panama Canal in a single day: visit the modern locks of Agua Clara and the historic locks of Gatún, combining the most recent engineering work with the original of more than 100 years ago. Less crowded visitor centers – experience the experience more relaxed and with more time to observe, without the usual crowds from other parts of the Channel. A touch of colonial history: complement the modern part with a visit to Fort San Lorenzo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by rainforest and spectacular views of the Chagres River and the Caribbean.