VIP Experiences in South America: 12 That Fill a Day Properly

1.Sacred Valley (VIP) – Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Pack five major Sacred Valley stops into one long day from Cusco. You’ll visit Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac with a bilingual guide, buffet lunch in Urubamba, and a vegan option. Guides such as Irving, Jhonnatan, Richard, and Warner have led this route. Expect steep steps, extra entrance fees, and a quick pace.

“This tour was INCREDIBLE! Jhonnatan was such a great guide and was able to provide the tour bi-lingually with such enthusiasm! This was a fun jam-packed day where I felt we truly got to see the sights of Peru and learn so much about the Incas and the culture.”

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2.Sacred Valley with Peru Vip : Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299Top rated

Spend about 9.5 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Awana Kancha, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. Expect Inca stonework, mountain views, camelids, a buffet lunch, hotel pickup, included entry fees, and a flexible pace. Guides such as Wilbert have been praised for clear explanations, photos, and adapting walks to the altitude.

“A fantastic way to see the Sacred Valley. Tickets, driving, lunch, and everything else was taken care of so all we had to do was sit back and enjoy ourselves. Our guide, Wilbert, was great and we had some unique experiences that would not have been possible without his knowledge”

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3.VIP Bogota City Tour: Farmers Market, Monserrate, Candelaria, 9hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend 9 to 10 flexible hours with guides Luis Felipe or Alejandro, moving from Paloquemao market and Colombian fruit tastings to La Candelaria, the Gold and Botero museums, Monserrate, and Chapinero coffee. Private transport, entry fees, food samples, water, and Wi-Fi are included. Lunch and dinner are not.

“We had 1 day in Bogota and wanted to see as much as possible. We had a lot of options but we are so happy we chose this company. The guide and driver were incredibly friendly, very knowledgeable and accommodating. They showed us the highlights as well as places you might not see on your own. They allowed us to customize the tour according to what we find interesting and what we enjoy all in comfort and at our preferred pace. We have taken a lot of tours in our travels but this was truly a treat. We would recommend this to anyone visiting Bogota!”

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4.Cartagena Luxury Classic Car Tour + Bilingual Historian Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

You’ll spend about 75 minutes in a private classic car with pickup included, touring Cartagena’s historic center, Getsemaní, the city walls, Castillo San Felipe, and key plazas. The bilingual historian option is designed for English-language history, while some bookings are handled by Spanish-speaking drivers. The car is part sightseeing ride, part moving photo backdrop.

“We arrived at the port.. the Driver was not there.. When I called, they stated the car was broken down, but on it way. Agrer an hour we cancelled the tour.”

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5.Playa Blanca Barú: VIP Access to Mambo Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Travel from Cartagena to Playa Blanca on Barú for a nine-hour beach-club day at Mambo. You get air-conditioned transport, a sun chair, locker access, snacks, a welcome drink, and 30,000 COP toward lunch. Expect clear water, local vendors, loud music, and a party setting rather than a quiet retreat.

“This is the only bar on the beach that offers sunbeds without a parasol, and only these are included in the price. To be in the shade you have to pay 80k (or 50%) extra. The 30k meal voucher only buys you fried rice. If you want fish that's another 30k. Music is played very loud even in the morning so this is not the place for relaxation. You'll get a better deal elsewhere.”

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6.Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days with Peru Vip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $491

Follow Peru Vip from Cusco through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu. You get private transport, Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu guides, trains, buses, entry tickets, buffet meals, and free time. The pace is brisk, and the overnight stay in Aguas Calientes is not included, so confirm the hotel and lunch details before paying.

“this is a good company, good option, the best tour for visit machu picchu, the sacred valley excellent.”

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7.Cartagena Mud Volcano Tour — VIP Exclusive Crowd-Free Access!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride in private air-conditioned transport from Cartagena to Volcán del Totumo with an English-speaking guide such as Omar or Andrés. Float in warm mineral mud, receive an optional local massage, rinse in a lagoon, and enjoy a cold drink. Early pickups offer the best chance of a quiet visit.

“Andres made this experience incredible! It is definitely a unique experience but he helped us every step of the way and made us feel at ease. Having someone who speaks the language and knows all about the process makes this experience so much less stressful”

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8.Private VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Rio to Ilha Grande in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, then cruise by speedboat to Blue Lagoon, Praia do Funil, Saco do Céu, Camiranga, and more. Guides such as Tatiana, Romeo, and Angelica tailor the day to your group. Expect beautiful water, a long road transfer, and lunch at your own cost.

“Barco estrago com a gente e nao deu pra fazer os ultimos passeios que tinha pra fazer ficamos presos ne uma praia”

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9.5 Islands VIP Escape : Snorkeling, Private Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Spend about five and a half hours on a boat from Cartagena, passing Bocachica and Rosario’s islands, snorkeling over a sunken plane near Isla Grande, stopping at noisy Cholón, eating lunch on a private island, and swimming at Playa Tranquila Barú. The tour includes an air-conditioned transfer, lunch, medical assistance, and a snorkeling mask, but not hotel drop-off, drinks, or bottled water.

“After lot of research we settled on this tour. Sadly this has been the low point of entire stay in Cartagena. Anyone used to high quality tours, this is not going to meet the expectation. The summary is as follow 1. Picked up from the hotel late - 30 min past the time 2. Drove for 2 hrs to blanca beach. 3. The beach entrance is quite something. It doesnt have a normal road. Took about 30 min to traverse probably 500 yards. Having been on Indian roads, this was a shock to me. Felt like i was on Mars with craters 4. Walk from the parking lot to the…”

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10.VIP Layover Bogota City Tour: Monserrate, Candelaria, Coffee, 6hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $44

Meet Luis Felipe or Alejandro inside El Dorado Airport for a private Bogotá tour built around your layover. Visit the Gold Museum, La Candelaria, Botero Museum, Bolívar Square, Monserrate, and a respected coffee shop, with private transport, entry tickets, water, and Wi-Fi included. The route can be adjusted to your flight schedule and interests.

“From start to finish our guide Luis Felipe Ramirez was the Bomb. Extremely knowledgeable about every part of our layover tour. He capitalized on our interests and minimized the others. Would recommend this guide and tour to everyone.”

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11.Private Full-Day Luxury Boat Rental Rosario Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Cartagena’s Nautical Club on a private eight-hour boat trip for up to eight people. Captain Zenon and crew member Ilan may guide you among Rosario’s reefs, a sunken plane, Baru beaches, and local lunch spots. Snorkeling gear, water, life jackets, a restroom, and Bluetooth audio are included, but lunch and alcohol cost extra.

“We had a fantastic trip. Zenon and Ilan were a very friendly crew. The boat was in a very good condition and it featured nice things such as a toiletroom and a ladder to get out of the boat. We started the day off by going to the Rosario Islands, were we did some snorkling at different locations. Zenon and Ilan new all the good spots and we saw great fish, reefs and even a sunk plane. Besides the snorkling they told us some nice historic facts about the area. Afterwards they recommended us a good place to have lunch. After Lunch we went for the Island of Baru. Zenon…”

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12.Sacred Valley VIP Tour with Maras and Moray from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $45

This 11-hour group tour takes you from Cusco to Chinchero, Moray, Maras, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, and Pisac. An English and Spanish guide leads the day, with buffet lunch and transport included. Bring cash for archaeological entrance fees and expect short visits at each site.

“We only had one day to see the Sacred Valley so this was a good tour to see a lot in one day. You didn't get to spend much time at each of the sites. It says that you have to pay additional entrance fees in the description, but it would have been helpful to know how much ahead of time, especially since it was cash only. It was 40 soles per person for all the historical sites and then 10 soles for the salt mines. The lunch stop was good - we enjoyed it. It is marketed as a bilingual English and Spanish tour, but I would say it…”

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