Top Central & South America Shore Excursions

Explore the Chilean coastal cities of Viña del Mar and Valparaiso during this full-day bus-based sightseeing trip from Santiago. Get a look at Viña del Mar sights like flower clock and Playa de los Cañones beach, then explore the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valparaiso, including Sotomayor Square and the Cerro Alegre area.

Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.

This tour of Roatan Island in Honduras is designed for travelers who want to customize the experience to include just their personal top priority destinations and activities. Visit the Butterfly Gardens, Gumbalimba Monkey Park, Iguana Farm, Carambola Botanical Garden, or Daniel's Sloth Hangout. Tour Mahogany Bay, French Harbor, West End, or West Bay. Relax on Tabyana Beach. It's up to you.

Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience of the remarkable Roatan Island on an exhilarating Zip ‘n’ Dip Canopy Tour. Soar over the dense canopy of Roatan’s exotic jungle on a zipline course on this adventurous shore excursion; scour the scenery for rare wildlife species and then plunge into the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea for a revitalizing dip after your adventure.

Discover the best of Buenos Aires and Argentine culture on a private 7-hour walking tour. The full-day adventure is ideal for visitors to the city who want to see it all, but are short on time. After convenient transfer from your lodgings, follow your dynamic guide to San Telmo, Retiro, Recoleta, and the historic center. You also have the freedom to change up the agenda to include attractions that interest you.

If you’re a first-time visitor to Panama City, you’ll want to see the must-visit highlights. This five-hour group tour takes you to the atmospheric old town, the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, and the sweeping Amador Causeway, with its great views of the city. If you’re short on time or on a quick shore excursion, this convenient tour makes the most of your time.

This is a joyful experience for all ages which directly supports a talented group of young people who have decided to produce lasting change in their community through their artistic endeavors. Also it gives you the opportunity to see the surrounding areas of Cartagena.

Calling all nature lovers, this tour allows you to swim alongside wild sea lions in their natural environment. Departing Lima, travel by boat to the Guanera Islands (Islas Guaneras), home to Humboldt penguins, guano birds, and sea lions. Plunge into the water to enjoy a supervised swim with the marine mammals before admiring rock formations and other wildlife on your return journey. Refreshments are included.

Explore Rio's highlights and important landmarks with a dedicated guide on this full-day private tour. Visit important sites like Rio's historic downtown area, the Sambadrome and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Stop at the Colombo tea house for lunch or a snack (own expense). Ascend both Sugar Loaf and Corcovado Mountains with a stop at the Christ the Redeemer statue. Enjoy the flexibility and personal attention that comes with booking a private tour.

A private tour of Manuel Antonio National Park gives you a personalized look at the park’s many attractions. As you make your way through the forests, your guide shares information about the local ecosystem that you might miss on your own, and helps you spot wildlife like sloths, toucans, and monkeys using high-tech scopes—not included on most Manuel Antonio tours. This tour includes all transportation and your admission ticket, too, giving it extra value.

Tackle the Petrohue River’s swirling class III and IV rapids with all safety equipment included on this white-water rafting adventure in Puerto Varas. Splash and paddle your way along the river’s meandering twists and turns, and enjoy uninterrupted views along the beautiful riverbanks. With round-trip transport from your Puerto Varas hotel included, you’ll also have free time to swim in the crystal clear waters at your leisure.

Discover Buenos Aires at your own pace with this customizable tour. Your guide will shape the full-day itinerary around the places that interest you most. Possible highlights include La Boca, San Telmo, Plaza de Mayo, Recoleta, Palermo, and Puerto Madero. Choose to visit historic landmarks, modern neighborhoods with great café culture, or anywhere else that suits you. Tour includes guide services, private transport, all taxes, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Known for its dramatic landscape at the foothills of the Andes, Puerto Montt is best explored outside the city limits. Visit three of the area's top attractions on this shore excursion from the port, including a stop at Petrohue Waterfall, the German city of Frutillar, and the City of Roses, all while taking in incredible views of the surrounding lakes, mountains, and volcano. This tour includes all entrance fees and transportation.

Discover the beauty of traditional tango dancing with this live show. Take a seat in a Belle Epoque theater in Buenos Aires to see a tango performance by a set of skilled dancers accompanied by live music. Customize the experience with the option of a three-course dinner. Hotel pick-up is available.

Combine ziplines for all adrenaline levels with animal encounters and beach relaxation on Roatan Island. Choose mild or extreme ziplining (or skip it altogether), then hang out with monkeys, sloths, parrots, macaws, and more before snorkeling and relaxing on the white sand of West Bay Beach. Convenient pick-up at the cruise ship port or your hotel is included and a DVD of your adventure is available for purchase.

Sail, sip, and enjoy stunning coastal views on this cruise of Cartagena Bay. An open bar keeps you refreshed throughout the trip, and snacks are available for purchase. Plus, this Cartagena Bay catamaran cruise is limited to a small-group tour of 12 people or fewer, making for a more intimate experience watching the sunset over the city.

See the natural beauty of the jungle after dark with this night tour to Rainmaker Park. Your naturalist guide will take you and your group into the jungle for a two- to two-and-a-half-hour journey, where you’ll get to learn about the local ecosystem and maybe even spot some bats, spiders, owls, and colorful tropical frogs.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

Discover Roatan wildlife on land and by sea on a shore excursion that combines animal watching and snorkeling. First, spot monkeys, sloths, and parrots in an animal sanctuary, then grab snorkeling equipment to explore the island’s gorgeous coral reef. Under the water, see anything from brilliant parrotfish to swaying fans in rainbow colors.

Venture deep inside an ancient cave system at Nohoc Chen Park on a cave kayaking adventure from Belize City. Old legends and an underground waterfall await inside a series of caverns that you explore by single or double kayak, wearing an LED headlamp to illuminate crystalline rock formations. Hike through the Belizean rain forest and paddle down open stretches of the Caves Branch River on this half-day tour in the heart of the Maya Mountains.

Experience Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests on this half-day, guided, nature excursion through Manuel Antonio National Park. Learn about this complex ecosystem while hiking (or strolling) and listen as a naturalist guide points out animal and plant species and explains the biodiversity of this nature sanctuary.

Roatan Island is a popular destination for cruises from Honduras, but many island tours only take in the top attractions. This half-day island tour is run by local guides, so you can learn more about Roatan culture as you visit Panorama Hill, Coxen Hole, and French Harbor; spot sloths and monkeys at Victor's Monkey Business; then dive in to swim and snorkel at West Bay Beach.

The Petrohue Waterfall is a large chute-style waterfall in the Lake District of Chile. During this full-day tour from Puerto Montt see the falls and explore the culture and beauty of the Lake District. Explore the seaside town of Puerto Varas including its handicraft market. Visit Vicente Perez Rosales National Park. See the power and distinct green color of the Petrohue Waterfall. Enjoy a short hike through the forest around Laguna Verde.

Sail along the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park on this tour from Quepos. Onboard a catamaran, cruise to snorkeling and swimming spots in Bahia Biezans for the chance to spot marine life in their native environment. Lunch is included with fresh fruit, cocktails, fruit drinks, and Costa Rican coffee.