Top Central & South America Air Tours

Discover the ancient ruins of Tikal and gain a deeper understanding of Mayan culture and traditions on this Tikal day trip by air from Guatemala City with lunch. Take a scenic flight from the nation’ capital and make your way to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed archeological park in the comfort of an air-conditioned coach. Wander the jungle with your expert guide who will offer up facts, stories and history about the temples that surround you. Get the most of your time in Guatemala with this truly memorable day trip!

Perfect for those with a short time in Argentina, this private guided tour transports you from Buenos Aires to Iguazú National Park, where you can explore the falls from the Argentinian side, in a single day. Includes airfare and admission.

Experience one of the ancient world’s most incredible archaeological sites at Tikal, a celebrated Mayan city deep in the Guatemalan jungle, on this 17-hour trip by air from Antigua. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Guatemalan jungle on your flight to this UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mayan site, spending the day exploring this incredible city’s steep temples and beautiful plazas with the help of your guide. Your day trip from Antigua to Tikal also includes round-trip transportation from your Antigua hotel, lunch, and all entrance fees.

Explore two of Peru’s most fascinating sights in one day as you visit the majestic Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary, before taking an aerial tour of the famous Nazca Lines during this full-day tour from Lima. Spot for sea lions and exotic sea birds during your Ballestas visit, then continue south to the Peruvian town of Ica where you’ll board a Cessna aircraft for an aerial experience above the Nazca Lines. This experience also includes a guide, lunch and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Experience a fun-filled day in the jungle at the Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Atlantic eco-reserve. Your multi-pass gives you access to six different activities throughout the beautiful tropical park. Get a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy with an aerial tram ride, encounter native critters at a butterfly and frog garden, cross a hanging bridge, and explore the jungle on a nature hike. Get your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the treetops on ziplines, including one of the longest and fastest in the country.

Visit one of the largest and most important Mayan places in Central America—Tikal—on this all-day tour from the city of Guatemala. After a flight to Flores International Airport, where you meet your tour guide, you will head to the Tikal National Park. Tikal is one of the most important archeological complexes left by the Mayan civilization. It features temples, palaces, and public squares. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside.

Discover the mystifying Nazca Lines, spectacular Paracas National Reserve, and enchanting Huacachina oasis on a 3-day group tour from Lima. In Paracas, you'll observe sea lions, penguins, and other exotic marine life on a boat tour of Paracas Bay. Later experience the thrill of sandboarding in Huacachina's golden dunes. The multi-day adventure concludes with a flight over the desert to get a bird’s eye view of the ancient geoglyphs.

Soar through the skies above Peru’s capital on this 15-minute paragliding adventure. Glide through the air with your instructor and see the districts of Magdalena, San Isidro, Miraflores, and San Miguel which make up the Green Coast of Lima. The flight lasts between 10 and 15 minutes and all guests receive an SD memory card with a full HD video of their flight to share with family and friends.

See the best of southern Peru without having to worry about planning your tours and transfers on a 2-day tour that’s ideal for time-pressed travelers. Highlights include sand boarding in the desert oasis of Huacachina, a scenic flight over the Nazca lines and a cruise of the Ballestas islands, known as the Galapagos of Peru. Plus, exploring with a guide allows you to overcome the language barrier.

Take a break from the bustle of Buenos Aires to explore the awe-inspiring waterfalls of Argentina's UNESCO-listed Iguazu National Park on this private, full-day adventure. Catch a flight from the capital to the northern province of Misiones, near the Brazilian border, where a dedicated guide will take you into the park and show you its supersize attractions. Stare down into 'Devil's Throat' from a catwalk on the edge of this spectacular waterfall, and learn about native plant and animal life while walking along nature paths and bridges. If you have an extra day in your itinerary, it's an unforgettable and stress-free way to fit in a visit to one of South America's natural wonders.

Explore the mysteries of Peru’s stunning Nazca Lines during this full-day excursion, complete with Cessna flight, departing from Lima. Drive south along the Pacific coast to Paracas, where you board your plane for an aerial adventure above this UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you soar above these intriguing works of art, also known as ‘geoglyphs,’ capture photos from your window seat, and listen as your guide explains the puzzling questions about their creation. Your Nazca Lines adventure also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Lima.

Glide over the rain forest near Jacó Beach during a tandem paragliding flight in Costa Rica. Your guide ensures that you are securely attached by the harness before lifting off and soaring up to 900 feet (275 meters) high. Take in panoramic views and hear commentary from your guide during the flight, which lasts about 20 minutes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from Jaco, Herradura, and Hermosa beach areas.

For a spectacular day out, book this private trip from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls. Your airfare and admissions fees are taken care of, so you don’t need to organize any of that. You’ll have transportation provided from your hotel in Buenos Aires, flights, plus a private guide at the falls. After you explore the falls, you’ll reverse the trip until you’re back in Buenos Aires.

The UNESCO–listed Nazca Lines are considered among Peru’s must-see sites of interest, but organizing airport transfers and flights to see them independently can be a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Nazca hotel and transfer to the airport with ease. Take to the skies with your pilot and admire uninterrupted views over features including the astronaut, the condor, the hands, the spider, and the tree.

No trip to Guatemala is complete without a visit to Tikal. Visit the Mayan Ruins with ease on a full-day tour from Antigua. All-inclusive land and air transportation makes it possible for you to experience the UNESCO listed ruins in a single day without feeling rushed. After a guided tour of the complex, enjoy lunch and free time to explore on your own.

The massive Nazca Lines geoglyphs combine culture and art and represent one of the most popular sights in Peru. The best way to appreciate the creativity and scale of the Nazca Lines is from the air. This sightseeing flight travels over 18 different Nazca Lines formations including geometric shapes, animals, humans, and more.

Take an adventure to Iguassu Falls for 3 nights, including airfare from Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazú. A short 90-minute flight from Argentina's capital, Puerto Iguazú allows easy entrance to Iguazú National Park, site of the spectacular falls and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During two days of touring the park with an expert guide, visit both the Argentinian and Brazilian side of the falls, and you can choose from a range of accommodation levels.

Experience the naturally occurring beauty of Colombia’s Caño Cristales, known as the Liquid Rainbow, on a 3-day tour from Bogota. Ideal for travelers looking to escape the city, this excursion allows you to hike along paths fringed by the Sierra de la Macarena mountain range and take a scenic hike to Los Pilones. Two nights accommodation, meals as per the itinerary, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Bogota are included.

The Galapagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, draw nature-and-wildlife-loving travelers with an archipelago of islands that are home to distinct species and populations of animals (including penguins, iguanas, sea lions, turtles, and much more) that are uniquely unafraid of humans. This famously pricey destination can be explored more economically on this land-based tour on Isabela Island and Santa Cruz Island. Highlights of this tour from Quito include swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking with marine animals, hiking and bird watching, boat explorations, a visit to the Charles Darwin Center, and walking among giant Galapagos tortoises.

Join us in this 30-minute flight over the impressive Nasca lines and enjoy an impressive view over the 17 main figures. Our aircraft have two rows of seats with panoramic windows. The pilots will be in charge of giving them the necessary information before and during the flight.

Enjoy a short excursion while docked at San Martin Port with a flight over the Nazca Lines. Experience these 14 mysterious geoglyphs from above and learn about the Nazca culture and the theories behind these drawings from your pilot. Take a 90-minute scenic flight over the Nazca desert reserve at 1,500 feet to truly appreciate these 2,000-year old preserved drawings.

Explore Bolivia’s giant salt flats on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup and flight from La Paz, travel with an English-speaking guide to Uyuni. Stop by an antique train cemetery, marvel at the rock formations and towering cacti of Incahuasi Island and visit Tunupa Volcano for views of local wildlife. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, and a champagne toast included in the tour price.

Make the most of your travel time and get an up close look at the history and culture of the ancient Mayan world on this Tikal and Yaxha overnight trip by air from Guatemala City. You’ll venture into the jungle with your expert local guide during this 2-day adventure that includes stops at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tikal National Park and the Mayan ceremonial site of Yaxha. Enjoy sunning views, ancient history and incredible insights as you savor delicious meals and experience the convenience of round-trip airfare to and from Guatemala City on this memorable tour of Mayan ruins.

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