South America
"Luxury without the high price tag is the guiding principle on Kensington's tours" (Editors, National Geographic Adventure)
Private Guided Travel - Your own expert guide and personal vehicle. Explore at your own pace.
30-40% Less - Benchmarked against other luxury tour operators. Our local offices have the lowest rates for hotels.
Customized - Tailor-made itineraries, with advice from country experts.
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"My wife and I agree that the trip was our first where all of our expectations were exceeded! Our guides were exceptional, transfers all on time and excursions were awesome. We loved Ecuador, Quito and of course, the Galapagos. We have to hand it to you!"
Most Popular South America Tours
7 Day Chapada Diamantina National Park (Value)
Highlights :
Lencois ,
Salvador
This tour gives you the opportunity to visit the famous Chapada Diamantina National Park, located 400 kilometres away of the Salvador. The Chapada Diamantina is one of Brazil’s top hiking and outdoor activities destinations. The 1500 square mile National Park is a beautiful region comprising of Lost World style table top mountains, gorges, waterfalls, huge caves and crystalline lakes and bathing pools. Lencois is the main access point to the Chapada Diamantina, and the principal tourism hub; Explore the area with your private English speaking guide.
5 Day Machu Picchu Discovery (Value)
from $1,780 to $2,040pp *
Highlights :
Cusco ,
Lima
Value Tour. Explore the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu with a private guide. Plus Cusco, Sacred Valley and Lima city tours.
10 Day Galapagos Photography Expedition (Luxury)
Highlights :
Galapagos ,
Quito
Discover the breathtaking untouched wilds of the Galapagos Islands through the lens of your camera with world renowned Royal Geographic Society Fellow photographer Jonathan R. Green
11 Day Galapagos Exclusive
from $6,215 to $7,304pp *
Highlights :
Galapagos ,
Quito
Our finest tour. Enjoy old city Quito before flying to Galapagos for a complete 8-day cruise and exploration of the islands on a top quality Luxury Class Catamaran!
8 Day Patagonia Estancia (Premium)
from $2,840 to $3,192pp *
Highlights :
Buenos Aires ,
El Calafate
Enjoy horseback riding, fishing, mountain climbing, hiking, wildlife tours, a captivating folk show and traditional meals!
10 Day Galapagos and Machu Picchu (Value)
from $5,020 to $5,640pp *
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Cusco ,
Galapagos ,
Lima ,
Quito
Explore Old City in Quito, fly to Galapagos for a 4-day cruise to the famous islands on a First Class yacht. Explore the ancient Inca culture of Peru in Cusco and Machu Picchu.
6 Day Argentina Explorer (Value)
from $1,926 to $2,274pp *
Highlights :
Buenos Aires ,
Iguazu Falls
Explore Buenos Aires on a private panoramic tour, visit an authentic ranch with Gauchos, see a live Tango performance as you sample regional cuisine and then experience the impressive Iguazu Falls. Includes return domestic airfare between Buenos Aires and Iguazu.
9 Day Argentina & Chile Highlights (Value)
Highlights :
Bariloche ,
Buenos Aires ,
Puerto Montt ,
Santiago
See the top highlights of Argentina and Chile: Buenos Aires, Iguassu Falls, Bariloche Lake District, and Santiago. Relax in comfort as you enjoy private transfers, guided tours to see all of the sites and internal flights - all with local 24/7 support and expert Guides.
5 Day Brazil Discovery (Value)
from $1,550 to $1,865pp *
Highlights :
Foz do Iguaçu ,
Rio de Janeiro
Visit the top sights in Rio de Janiero such as Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana beach. Fly to Iguazu Falls and enjoy nature at its best as you peer over 200 latticed cascades. Explore both sides of the falls in this jungle-like paradise with the convenience of private tours.
10 Day Brazil Sambas, Sunsets & Beaches (Premium)
from $3,920 to $4,650pp *
Highlights :
Foz do Iguaçu ,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Salvador
Visit the top sights in Rio de Janiero such as Christ the Redeemer statue and Copacabana beach. Fly to Iguazu Falls and enjoy nature at its best as you peer over 200 latticed cascades. Explore both sides of the falls in this jungle-like paradise with the convenience of private tours.
7 Day Argentina and Brazil Highlights (Value)
from $2,065 to $2,912pp *
Highlights :
Buenos Aires ,
Iguazu Falls ,
Rio de Janeiro
Experience the European inspired city of Buenos Aires with private tour and evening of Tango. Visit the stunning waterfalls in Iguazu. Then fly to Rio de Janeiro, where the city is known for beaches, Samba and Carnival!
7 Day Classic Inca Trail (Value)
from $2,940 to $3,206pp *
Highlights :
Cusco ,
Inca Trail ,
Lima ,
Sacred Valley
Journey to the lost city of the Inca. Revealed to the Western world by the American Hiram Bingham on July 24 1911, and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983, it is probably the most important archaeological site in South America.
17 Day Peru In Depth (Premium)
from $6,171 to $7,480pp *
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Arequipa ,
Colca Canyon ,
Cusco ,
Lima ,
Paracas ,
Puerto Maldonado ,
Puno ,
Sacred Valley
Our best tour of Peru, features premium hotels and private guides. Explore Lima, Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon jungle.
18 Day South America Grand Tour (Luxury)
from $8,496 to $9,036pp *
Highlights :
Aguas Calientes ,
Buenos Aires ,
Cusco ,
Galapagos ,
Iguazu Falls ,
Lima ,
Quito ,
Rio de Janeiro ,
Santiago
Our best tour of the continent. This premium tour has it all. The best sights of South America in one package. Includes premium hotels and cruise ship, plus a private guide, driver and vehicle.
5 Day Rio De Janeiro Carnival (Luxury)
From $4,943 USD (2 ppl), and from $4,054 USD (4 ppl), Main Parade Date: Mar 5- Mar 8, 2011*
Highlights :
Rio de Janeiro
Featuring luxury accommodations, private transfers, VIP tickets, specialized services and private tours.
* USD per person, double occupancy, private tour with own vehicle. Subject to change. Per person rate typically lower for a large group.