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Our engaging and knowledgeable South America Destination Specialists have deep experience living, working and traveling in South America. Review some of our most popular South America itineraries below, or just give us a call to discuss your options and get answers to your questions. Our South America destinations include the Amazon Rainforest, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Easter Island, Colombia, Ecuador, The Galapagos, Patagonia, Uruguay, and Peru. The trips on this page are meant to give you an idea of some of your possibilities. We thoughtfully customize every itinerary to match our travelers’ interests, dates and budget.

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Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour

Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Tour

Days: 12-15 | From: $8,450/person

Our Most Popular Trip: Two of South America’s most spectacular destinations in one itinerary

Highlights of Argentine & Chilean Patagonia

Highlights of Argentine & Chilean Patagonia

Days: 13 | From: $11,250/per person

The best of Patagonia on both sides of the border

Peru Highlights

Peru Highlights

Days: 8 | From: $5,050/per person

Explore this fascinating country's most iconic sites

“This trip was absolutely amazing!! I never thought I would use a travel company, but the Vaya experience has really opened my eyes to the pure ease and satisfaction of having a personalized trip planned for you.”

Megan Stuhr, La Vista NE

Highlights of Brazil & Argentina

Highlights of Brazil & Argentina

Days: 9 | From: $5,050/per person

Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip

Galapagos Small Ship & Yacht Cruises

Galapagos Small Ship & Yacht Cruises

Days: 4-8 | From: $1,800-$6,500/per person

Explore the Galapagos on a 4 to 8 Day Cruise

Galapagos Islands Tour & Colombia

Galapagos Islands Tour & Colombia

Days: 12-15 | From: $7,390/per person

Two outstanding destinations in one trip

“It is with great appreciation, and exquisite memories, that we say thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”

Merideth Lee Tippett, Washington State

Amazon River Cruises

Amazon River Cruises

Days: 4, 5 & 8 | From $2,415/person

Explore the Amazon on a Riverboat Cruise

Luxury Chile & Patagonia Highlights

Luxury Chile & Patagonia Highlights

Days: 9 | From: $10,450/per person

Experience the highlights of Chilean Patagonia

Argentina Explorer

Argentina Explorer

Days: 12 | From: $7,150/per person

A great introduction to Argentina: Experience Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Patagonia & the Lake District

“We had never used a company for travel planning, so we were not sure what to expect. It was absolutely worth every penny! The guides were fabulous, activities were well planned, and the accommodations were fantastic. We were blown away each time we checked into a hotel.”

Christina Iafano, Stow OH

Colombia Highlights

Colombia Highlights

Days: 13 | From: $5,950/per person

A comprehensive overview of the country’s top sites

The South American Grand Tour, Reimagined

The South American Grand Tour, Reimagined

Days: 30 | From: $29,650/per person

An epic one-month journey

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