Latin America Tours & Trips

The Inca Trail consistently ranks as our customers' favorite highlight in South America, taking you through cloud forests and mountain passes before reaching Machu Picchu. Peru shows its rich variety through places like the wildlife-packed Ballestas Islands and Lake Titicaca, while Bolivia offers some really unique experiences - you can watch Cholitas wrestling in La Paz and explore the old silver mines of Potosi. Over at Iguazu Falls, especially from the Argentine side, you'll see nature at full power, and our travelers love getting close to the cascades on boat rides. Most of our guests find April through October ideal for visiting, with clear skies and nice temperatures for hiking and photos. The green season from November to March brings fewer crowds at major sites and lush landscapes, though you might catch some rain.

Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley remain Peru's most requested experiences, where our travelers connect deeply with local guides who excel at bringing Incan stories to life. You've got two fantastic routes to reach those famous ruins - the Salkantay Trek and the classic Inca Trail, each offering its own unique angle on the Andean landscape. These multi-day walks need some serious leg work but pay off with peaceful mountain passes and quiet camping spots well away from the busy tourist areas. The food really makes these treks special, particularly when guides prepare Pachamanca, cooking your meal in traditional earth ovens to keep you going through the high-altitude paths. While you can trek year-round, most of our customers find April through October gives the most reliable weather, though you might catch some incredible misty morning photos any time of year.

Central America hits that sweet spot where culture meets nature in the best possible way. Our travelers can't get enough of Nicaragua's smart routing that takes you from dramatic volcanic areas right into beautifully preserved colonial towns. When you hop on a bike to explore Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama, you're getting three distinctly different countries at just the right pace, with local guides who know every rainforest trail and coastal path like the back of their hand. What really works is how these tours mix the must-do highlights with flexible activity options, handle the tricky border logistics and get you trying genuine local dishes along the way. It's interesting - even our shorter tours feel properly complete instead of rushed, giving you a proper taste of Central American daily life. For the most reliable exploring weather, aim for December through April during dry season, though heading out just before or after can mean fewer tourists and those occasional afternoon showers that keep everything looking fresh and green.

The Galapagos Islands really shine between December and May - that's when you'll find the warmest, calmest waters for snorkeling. You can swim right alongside sea turtles, reef sharks and also sea lions at spots like Kicker Rock, where the water clarity is exceptional. While wildlife watching stays excellent year-round, different species breed in different seasons, so there's always something special to see. The Sierra Negra Volcano hike on Isabela Island lets you peer into one of Earth's largest volcanic craters, with sweeping views across the islands. What makes it all work so well are the local naturalist guides - they know exactly which spots to check for specific animals throughout the day and can explain all about the islands' evolution in fascinating detail.

Find a River Cruise that explores Latin America. There are 40 cruises to choose from, that range in length from 3 days up to 29 days. The most popular month for these cruises is October, which has the most tour departures. Considering other destinations? Check out all river cruises.

Find the best Hiking & Trekking tour in Latin America. There are 504 trips to choose from, that range in length from 1 days up to 24 days. The month with the most departures is November, making it the most popular time for a guided hiking adventure in Latin America.

Our Latin American active tours really dig into what makes each place special. We've got routes combining Mexico, Belize and Guatemala where you can swim with nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and climb actual Mayan temples at Tikal. In South America, you'll walk Cusco's old streets before taking on those high-altitude paths to Machu Picchu. Our customers love getting hands-on with the culture - making pupusas in El Salvador, cooking with local families in Belize and also exploring deeper into each place. For wildlife fans, the Amazon Basin tours let you spot river dolphins and walk rainforest trails. Accommodation varies from jungle lodges to colonial hotels, though our travelers point out that comfort standards can differ quite a bit between locations.

Coach tours make covering Latin America's vast distances smooth and comfortable. The 19-day route from Peru through Bolivia and into Brazil is particularly popular - our customers like how it balances guided visits with time to explore independently. Another well-reviewed option runs through Guatemala, Belize and Mexico over two weeks, taking care of all those tricky border crossings so you can focus on the experience. We pick hotels carefully for these routes, though some spots in remote areas are fairly simple. The real advantage here is how these coach journeys handle all the complex logistics while you get to concentrate on enjoying each place fully.