$8248 & up—50% off 30-day South America & Galapagos tour
Cities, waterfalls, rainforest, mountains and wildlife combine in one incredible South America tour
Why We Love This Deal
South America is a journey many travellers hope to make once in their lifetime. The hard part is deciding what to cut or keep. This 30-day tour brings together five countries, iconic cities, an extensive Peru chapter and the Galapagos. Groups are capped at 20 guests, keeping such an ambitious journey personal. Santiago opens beneath the Andes, followed by Valparaíso and Chilean wine country. Buenos Aires brings grand boulevards and tango. At Iguazu, spray and thunder surround you from both Argentina and Brazil. Rio follows, where Christ the Redeemer sits above and Copacabana stretches below. Two nights in the Peruvian Amazon replace city noise with forest calls. The Sacred Valley leads to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca, where you meet island communities keeping long-held traditions alive. On many tours, Machu Picchu would be the finale. Here, just when the journey seems complete, the Galapagos begins. Four nights across Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal bring giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions and blue-footed boobies. By the time you return to Quito, it feels as though you have travelled through several different South Americas.
Inspiring Vacations is offering Travelzoo members an exclusive 2-for-1 deal on this monthlong tour. Prices start at $16,495 for two travellers, equivalent to just under $8248 per person. There are 33 other dates available at higher prices, all with the same 50% discount. Solo travellers also receive 50% off the tour price (excluding the single supplement). The offer is limited to the first 50 bookings.
What's included
- 29 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels, including 2 nights at an eco-friendly Peruvian Amazon lodge
- Breakfast daily, 7 lunches and 2 dinners
- Fully escorted by expert guides
- In-depth sightseeing and entrance fees including:
- Guided tours of Santiago, Valparaíso, Buenos Aires, Rio, Lima and Cusco
- Casablanca Valley wine tasting and both sides of Iguazu Falls
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain - Amazon wildlife touring and a Sacred Valley community visit
- The scenic train to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca touring
When
The lowest $8248 per person fare is valid for travel on 25 November 2026 with limited places left. The offer also applies to 31 other dates in 2027 and 2028.
Book by 25 August 2026, or earlier if the 50-booking limit is reached.
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Holiday snapshot
Santiago - Valparaíso - Buenos Aires - Iguazu Falls - Rio de Janeiro - Lima - Puerto Maldonado - Peruvian Amazon Jungle - Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Cusco - Puno - Lake Titicaca - Quito - Galápagos Islands
Itinerary highlights
Santiago introduces Chile with a guided walking tour through Santa Lucía Hill, Plaza de Armas and Bicentenario Park, before free time to explore the city's vibrant neighbourhoods.
Colourful hillside streets, artisan galleries and sweeping Pacific views define Valparaíso, followed by a wine tasting in the renowned Casablanca Valley.
European elegance meets Latin passion in Buenos Aires, where a guided tour visits Plaza de Mayo, La Boca and Recoleta, with free time to experience the city's famous cafés, tango culture and nightlife.
Both sides of Iguazu Falls offer distinct perspectives on one of the world's greatest natural wonders, from panoramic Brazilian viewpoints to immersive walkways above the thundering cascades.
Iconic landmarks showcase the very best of Rio de Janeiro, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, Selarón Steps and a traditional Brazilian churrascaria lunch.
Colonial architecture and Peru's rich history come together in Lima, with visits to Plaza Mayor, Santo Domingo Convent, Government Palace and the historic Bodega y Quadra Museum.
A flight to Puerto Maldonado marks the gateway to the Peruvian Amazon, where a scenic boat journey leads deep into one of the world's most biodiverse rainforests.
Two unforgettable nights in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle combine wildlife encounters, lake cruises, rainforest walks, canopy views from a 42-metre observation tower and night excursions in search of caiman and other nocturnal creatures.
Surrounded by soaring Andean peaks, the Sacred Valley reveals the heart of the Inca Empire through community visits, traditional culture and spectacular mountain scenery.
Historic Inca stonework and atmospheric streets make Ollantaytambo one of Peru's most remarkable towns before boarding the scenic train towards Machu Picchu.
Nestled beneath cloud-covered mountains, Aguas Calientes provides the gateway to one of the world's most extraordinary archaeological sites.
A spectacular rail journey through the Sacred Valley culminates at Machu Picchu, where a guided tour explores the iconic Inca citadel in its breathtaking mountain setting.
Ancient Inca foundations, colonial architecture and lively markets showcase the remarkable history of Cusco, with guided touring and free time to explore at your own pace.
A scenic drive across the Andes leads to Puno, passing historic churches, archaeological sites and sweeping mountain landscapes on the way to Lake Titicaca.
The floating Uros Islands and traditional communities of Lake Titicaca offer a fascinating insight into life on the world's highest navigable lake.
Set high in the Andes, Quito blends beautifully preserved colonial architecture with vibrant local culture before the journey continues to the Galapagos.
The unforgettable Galapagos Islands bring the adventure to a spectacular close, with wildlife encounters, snorkelling at Kicker Rock, Bartolomé Island, Tortuga Bay and the unique landscapes that inspired Darwin's theory of evolution.