Latin America offers a mouth-watering bonanza of wildlife habitats and cultures, appealing to wide and varied interests. The world’s most extensive rainforest (the Amazon), the world’s longest mountain chain (the Andes), the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia, the moss-draped cloudforests of Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, and the wonderful wetlands of the Brazilian Pantanal – these diverse landscapes contribute to a tapestry of staggering variety and superlatives. Not to mention the rich culture and history too, from Machu Picchu to Easter Island and from Rio de Janeiro to Cartagena – we visit them all!
Featured Tours to South America
Our Specialist Recommends
South America offers a mouthwatering bonanza of wildlife habitats and cultures. The Amazon, the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia and the wonderful wetlands of the Brazilian Pantanal — these diverse landscapes contribute to a tapestry of staggering variety and superlatives! For a first visit to South America, you can't beat our 'Just Jaguars' tour in the Pantanal or our 'Birds and History' tour in Colombia. Operations Manager - Andy Tucker
Andy Tucker - Managing Director
Naturetrek Tours to South America
From the great tropical rainforests of the north to the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia, Naturetrek’s South America holidays go in search of the continent’s dazzling array of birds, mammals and other wildlife. Here are just some of the Naturetrek wildlife tours in South America that you can choose from:
Ecuador – The Andes & Amazon – a birdwatching tour of the western cloudforests, high páramo and the Amazon lowlands
Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands – a 2-week cruise of the Galápagos Islands
Argentine Patagonia – explores southern Patagonia, the Peninsula Valdés, Glaciares National Park and Tierra del Fuego
Peru – Macaws & Machu Picchu – visit the famous Inca ruins and enjoy an isolated clay-lick on the Upper Tambopata River
Brazil – Just Jaguars! – our dedicated Jaguar-watching holiday taking you to the heart of the Brazilian Pantanal and into the heart of the ‘Jaguar Zone’!
South America’s Big Cats – focuses on searching for Pumas in Chile and Jaguars in the Pantanal
The Falkland Islands – comprehensive exploration of these remote South Atlantic islands and a chance to see as many penguins as you could wish for!
Guyana – A Timeless Paradise – this unspoiled country is home to Giant Anteaters, Giant River Otters and Guianan Cock-of-the-rock and boasts some breathtaking scenery including waterfalls, pristine forests and savannahs
The Reptiles & Amphibians of Ecuador – a herpetology tour through the wonderfully diverse habitats of Ecuador, featuring an exciting exploration of the Naturetrek Reserve!
Birdwatching holidays in South America …
If your passion is birdwatching, then you can’t beat South America! We offer a superb variety of dedicated birdwatching holidays to the continent. Here’s a selection:
