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- Gold Operator
- Cosmos
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 42 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Ride the cog railway to Christ the Redeemer
- Explore the Devil's Throat at Iguassu Falls
- Discover Buenos Aires with a local guide
- Tour the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu
- Cruise the Galápagos and meet unique wildlife
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
- Day 2 RIO DE JANEIRO
- Day 3 RIO DE JANEIRO
- Day 4 RIO DE JANEIRO–IGUASSU FALLS
- Day 5 IGUASSU FALLS. EXCURSION TO IGUASSU FALLS, ARGENTINA
- Day 6 IGUASSU FALLS–BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
- Day 7 BUENOS AIRES
- Day 8 BUENOS AIRES
- Day 9 BUENOS AIRES–LIMA, PERU
- Day 10 LIMA
- Day 11 LIMA–CUSCO–SACRED VALLEY
- Day 12 SACRED VALLEY
- Day 13 SACRED VALLEY–MACHU PICCHU
- Day 14 MACHU PICCHU–CUSCO
- Day 15 CUSCO
- Day 16 CUSCO–PUNO
- Day 17 PUNO. EXCURSION TO LAKE TITICACA
- Day 18 PUNO–JULIACA–LIMA
- Day 19 LIMA–QUITO, ECUADOR
- Day 20 QUITO
- Day 21 QUITO–SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND (EMBARKATION)–CRUISING: SAN CRISTOBAL ISLAND
- Day 22 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: ESPAÑOLA ISLAND ESPAÑOLA ISLAND
- Day 23 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: FLOREANA ISLAND
- Day 24 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SANTA CRUZ ISLAND
- Day 25 GALÁPAGOS CRUISING: SANTA CRUZ–BALTRA (DISEMBARKATION)–GUAYAQUIL
- Day 26 GUAYAQUIL
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Cosmos
Number of tours
210
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
12 hours
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- AAnonymous· September 30th, 2023Very good tour however some of the guides were very knowledgeable and just too much information. But they were all good. Also free time seemed to be too long. All in all the tour was wonderfuShow moreTrip date: July 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ARobyn· September 30th, 2023A wonderful trip,fabulous guide ,accommodation and experience.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ADerek· September 30th, 2023On a daily basis we knew exactly where we were going and what to expect.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AJane· September 17th, 2023This tour was all I hoped it would be and moreShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAnonymous· September 17th, 2023Best tour director all tourist were well looked after Local tour guides are all very goodShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ARemedios· September 16th, 2023Friendliness and very accomodating both the tour director and tour guideShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ARabindra· September 11th, 2023Our 19 day South America trip with Cosmos was a wonderful experience. My wife and I and two daughters went and had a great time. Our tour leader Zeca Cordeiro was the best !!! He took a sincere interest in our comfort and satisfaction at every turn. He was completely committed to each and every traveler to insure we all enjoyed our trip. He handled every little problem in a professional and competent manner. He also had a very valuable understanding of the places we visited on our journey which provided us with important information at every point of the trip. He is a true asset to your company. Also, the local guides were knowledgeable, professional, and enthusiastic about their respective areas of the destinations we visited. Also, the accommodations were comfortable and well situated in each location and city. The itinerary was very well thought out and covered much of the most important sites geographically. We have nothing but positive comments about our experience for this trip.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AMichael· September 10th, 2023Our recent trip to South America with Cosmos Tours exceeded all expectation. It was a wonderful 4 weeks and made all the more special by our Tour Director, Zeca. He was simply amazing, a total gentleman, nothing was an effort, he was very well organised and the trip ran smoothly due to this.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- Ajoy· September 10th, 2023well organised, nice group and good group sizeShow moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ARabindra· September 8th, 2023Our family went with Cosmos to South America and were very happy with the efficiency, professionalism, and organization from beginning to end. Cosmos exceeded our expectations ! We were especially happy with the tour leader Zeca Cordeiro !Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Cosmos
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday21 Nov, 2025To Tuesday16 Dec, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$11,569Additional Upfront$4,631
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Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- K
Katherine
Asked on May 3rd, 2025Please provide a quote for 1st August 2025 departure date. Do you have availability for 1 passenger? Happy to room share if possible
CosmosOperator•Written May 2025Space on this tour may be available but will need to be requested. We do not offer the ability to share a room with anyone not booked together with you.
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Colleen
Asked on January 19th, 2025Can this be booked for a solo traveller?
- CosmosOperator•Written January 2025
We can accommoddate a single travelr on this tour. Being that you will be traveling alone, we will have to request your accommodations with our Operations Department.
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Anne
Asked on November 22nd, 2024What are the extra initial costs? The flights are not included, how is this arranged? What are the additional costs for this?
- CosmosOperator•Written November 2024
The additional cost for the tour would be the optional excursions and the Intra-Vacation flights. You will have a choice to book your own Intra-Vacation flights along with your flights to the start and end of the tour.
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Kelly
Asked on October 1st, 2023Does this tour include airport transfers? I am a solo traveller and I do not want a room mate so how much is additional cost? What is tip guide line for tour director and driver?
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2023
The single supplement cost of $2535 was added. You will not have to share a room. For your safety and protection, we do not allow shared rooms. This booking does not include airport transfers. We do have the arrival transfer available for purchase at the rate of $70.
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Daniela
Asked on April 23rd, 2023Would like to book the trip. Just wondering if you have any schedule for December. Also, just wondering if any countries need COVID vaccine proof.
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2023
The Ultimate South America with Galapagos Cruise will not have any trips departing in December. However, we do have a few similar tours that would be available.
- CosmosOperator•Written April 2023
This tour does not have a departure in December. We have several other tours that may peek your interest. You can take a look at the Sherpa website. The information here is updated several times daily so you will get the most recent requirements for COVID.
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Beth
Asked on December 25th, 2022Is there any way rhe tour can end before Galapagos? If so, how much? And are internal flights included?
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2022
We can offer just the Ultimate South America tour, without the Galapagos on it. Any internal flights within the tour, are included in within the cost.
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Olivia
Asked on September 3rd, 2022Can you expand on/clarify "upfront costs", please?
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2022
The only upfront cost we would require would be the deposit at the time of booking which is £200.00.
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Olivia
Traveler•Written September 2022Flight inclusive, please; Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted.
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2022
The total price based on live flight costs today with flights from London Heathrow via Paris with Air France would be £9,277.10 - this includes the 10% Early Booking Discount. Singles cabin are on request so if you wanted to proceed it make take a few days to get confirmation.
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