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The 15 Best Tours in South America, Priced and Compared

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A month sounds like plenty until you price the internal flights. The 15 below are the days out that earn their slot anywhere on the continent, each priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food - From Poblado to the Metrocable
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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 for a four-hour visit to Comuna 13, traveling by metro, cable car, bus, and foot. Guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, and Melina explain the neighborhood’s past, graffiti, coffee, dance, and daily life. The tour includes transport, coffee, an arepa with cheese, and one drink.

“The tour was amazing! Santiago shared a lot of knowledge about the history of Comuna 13. Knowing more about the past and how it shaped the culture was fascinating. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Rio de Janeiro: 6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch - Maracanã and the story behind football passion
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Rio de Janeiro: 6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch

2.6-Stop Highlights of Rio with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,157 reviews · 8 hours · from $130

Cover Rio’s essential sights in eight hours with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entry to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and the cathedral, plus a buffet lunch. Multilingual guides such as João, Roger, Ursula, and Carlos explain the city, while outside visits to Maracanã, the Sambadrome, and Selarón Steps fill out a busy first look at Rio.

“My partner and I enjoyed this day trip seeing the highlights of Rio on the 28th Dec 2025! Our guide, Victor was a wealth of information and ensured that he was able to answer any of our questions! The transport was comfortable and air-conditioned! There was 19 in our group. The day went smoothly with many highlights of the day! We enjoyed Selarón Steps so much, that we went back the next day to explore more of the area! The wait was long for the cable car at Sugarloaf, but that's to be expected! Christ the Redeemer was our last stop, and it was a magical way to end the…”

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Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train - Reaching the station and sorting out your ticket
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Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

3.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45

Take the official Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. The roughly 20-minute uphill ride brings you to the statue, with views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, Guanabara Bay, and Rio. Your ticket includes train admission and monument access. Go early, bring your passport or ID, and expect crowds.

“Very nice experience! The train ride was super easy and the views were incredible!”

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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic - The Tinoco Tunnel and the road uphill
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Santiago: Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

4.Cajon del Maipo/Embalse del Yeso Tour with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,789 reviews · 8 hours · from $37

Leave Santiago Centro in an air-conditioned van for Cajón del Maipo, passing Andean towns, rivers, the Tinoco Tunnel, and Embalse del Yeso. Your guide explains local folklore and leads a scenic reservoir stop, followed by cheese, salami, olives, juice, wine, and more. Guides may include Francisco, Diego, Edison, or Gonzalo.

“There was a fair bit of driving on this tour, but the views along the way to El Yeso were worth it! The little stop at the goat farm was nice, I got some cheese at a great price. Definitely a great value for the price.”

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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour - Starting at Lleras Park and riding beyond El Poblado
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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

5.The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,205 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Spend four hours tracing Pablo Escobar’s impact on Medellín with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Edwin, Vivi, or Danilo. Visit a former home turned memorial park, La Catedral prison, a soccer field tied to Escobar’s political ambitions, and Montesacro Cemetery. Small groups, round-trip transport, and a respectful focus on victims are included.

“Daniel is a very good guide, his English is clear and easy to understand, he’s a good story teller. Nothing to complain about.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide - Meeting points in Copacabana, Ipanema, and São Conrado
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Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

6.Rocinha Favela Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,052 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $36

Spend about two hours walking through Rocinha with a local guide such as Ray, Bruno, or Carlos. The educational tour covers daily life, local challenges, and Rio from a different angle. Air-conditioned minivan transport connects meeting points in Copacabana, Ipanema, or São Conrado with this small-group experience.

“Learnt about the Favela and save how people live very safe”

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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Soraypampa and the steep two-hour climb
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

7.Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,976 reviews · 1 day · from $22Top rated

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake, stopping for breakfast in Mollepata before the steep 3-kilometer climb from Soraypampa. Guides such as Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, and Waldir pace the group carefully. You get Salkantay views, time at the lake, breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, and emergency oxygen for $22, plus the entrance fee and optional horse rental.

“Such a fun experience. I mean that wake up time wasn't fun, especially on New Years Day 😅 But the rest was great! The food at the breakfast and lunch stop was great. And Jonathan was a fantastic guide, making sure to hike at the perfect speed for all levels of fitness, keeping an eye on everyone and making sure to have some personal time to get to know everyone a little. This hike is pretty difficult but soooo worth it! Such a fun off the beaten path tour from but yet outside of Cusco!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket - Getting from the entrance to Morro da Urca
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Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

8.Sugarloaf Cable Car Official Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,873 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Make your own way to Sugarloaf Mountain, exchange your voucher or scan your official ticket, and ride both cable-car routes to the summit. You get free time for viewpoints, food, drinks, and photos over Rio, Copacabana Beach, and Guanabara Bay. Sunset is beautiful, but queues can be long, so arrive early.

“complete experience and lots to do while up there. We loved the views and food options too”

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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour - Route 68 and the Curacavi Valley
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Santiago: Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

9.Vina Del Mar, Valparaiso, Casablanca & Reñaca Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,838 reviews · from $39

Travel from Santiago to the Pacific coast on a 10-hour small-group tour with hotel pickup. Taste wine and olive oil in Casablanca, see Valparaiso’s painted hills, stroll Vina del Mar, and reach Reñaca beach. Guides such as Alexis, Diego, Edison, and Jhodad are praised for clear commentary and good local advice. Lunch and attraction tickets cost extra.

“Your was awesome. Guide, Edison, was awesome and full of history.”

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Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour - Plaza de la Aduana, museums, and the city’s public life
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Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

10.Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Best value

Walk for 150 minutes from Plaza Cervantes through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect colonial landmarks, slavery-era history, San Pedro Claver, bastions, street art, local advice, dancing, salsa, champeta, and a look at Cartagena’s changing social order. Guides include Dani, Legacy, Robert, Álvaro David, Ingrid, and Rebeca.

“Our guide was great! What an experience! Book this tour and be ready to learn and explore the beauty of Cartagena! 🥳”

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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise - The 1.5-hour ride from El Calafate
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El Calafate: Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

11.Perito Moreno Glacier & Optional Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,586 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Spend eight hours traveling from El Calafate to Perito Moreno Glacier with a bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and about three hours to explore the park. Walk the 4-kilometer boardwalk network, watch for ice calvings, and add a one-hour boat cruise for a close view of the glacier wall. Guides include Tobias, Noela, Matias, and others.

“Everything about this tri was fantastic. We were so lucky with the weather - but you can’t plan for that. I had expected to be blown away and this exceeded my expectations. A must do. Communication was great and our guide was really engaging and well informed. Thank you for this memory of a Lifetime.”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - The ride toward the Rosario Islands
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

12.Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107

Sail from Bodeguita Dock toward the Rosario Islands on a large, wheelchair-accessible catamaran with shaded and sunny seating. You get a welcome fruit drink, snacks, unlimited soft drinks, snorkeling gear, two swim stops, and a hearty seafood or vegetable lunch. This is a boat-and-water day, not an island sightseeing tour or guaranteed beach landing.

“I loved this activity! The catamaran sailing was amazing and so much fun. We were able to swim at two different spots, and the lunch was delicious. Sailing back to Cartagena was such a highlight! 100% recommend.”

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Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch - Maracanã and Sambadrome, two quick looks at Rio culture
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Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

13.Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Selaron & BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,428 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $69

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Rio’s headline sights with hotel pickup, a multilingual guide, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, the Cathedral, Sambadrome, and an outside view of Maracanã. Choose the van or train option, and add the barbecue lunch package for a generous Brazilian steakhouse meal.

“It was very well organized and the guide was very respectful and patient in leading the tour. highly recommend it.”

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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic - The drive through Cajón del Maipo
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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

14.Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,277 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $41

Leave Santiago early for Cajón del Maipo and the high-altitude El Yeso Reservoir. This small-group trip combines mountain scenery, rural villages, optional food stops, a cheese visit, chocolate shop, picnic, wine, and folk dancing. Guides such as Francisco and Edison have earned praise, but pickup times and the day’s exact stops can change.

“Enjoyed seeing the mountains and lake. El Yeso tkts were NOT included as stated. Also we did not go to the Tunel Ferraviorio del Tinoco as listed. We stopped for lunch and you had no choice but to purchase something as there was no place to sit unless you were at one of their tables. Driver got a kickback from the restaurant i'm sure. Same with the Chocolate factory. They picked up over an hour before the tickets stated at 555am. Too early.”

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Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour - Walking through Rocinha’s narrow lanes
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Rio De Janeiro: Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

15.Half-Day Rocinha Favela Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,272 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Walk through Rocinha with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking local guide. You’ll learn how the community developed, hear personal stories, visit a capoeira school, and stop at a rooftop viewpoint. Guides such as Wellington, Alberto, Daniel, and Martin have been praised for making the visit thoughtful, clear, and reassuring.

“The tour was absolutely fantastic, the favela was so different then expected. This is a must-do tour when you are in Rio if you ask me. I learned a lot today about the culture also. Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic! you can really feel he loves to do his work and explained everything very well, he is also a very funny guy! I will never forget the experience of today!”

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