South America Tours

Private, tailor-made trips across seven countries — built by a local team, not a call centre.

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4.9 (based on 700+ reviews on Tripadvisor)

4.6 stars based on 70 reviews on Trustpilot

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice — 2018, 2019 and 2022–2026

Visit South America is a tour operator and DMC based in Cusco, with local teams in Lima, La Paz, Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama. We have been building trips across the continent since 2015 — from a four-day Machu Picchu itinerary to a three-week crossing of Peru, Bolivia and Chile.

Every tour on this page is private by default. You choose the dates, the pace and the hotel category; we handle the guides, the transport, the tickets and everything in between. If nothing here fits, we build the itinerary from scratch.

South America Tours by Country

Seven countries, one operator. Pick a destination to see its tours, or combine two — Peru with Bolivia is our most requested pairing.

Peru

Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and the Inca Trail

38 tours

Bolivia

The Uyuni Salt Flats, La Paz and Lake Titicaca

37 tours

Chile

The Atacama Desert and Torres del Paine

15 tours

Argentina

Patagonia, Perito Moreno and Buenos Aires

1 tour

Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls and the Amazon

4 tours

Colombia

Cartagena, the Coffee Region and Cocora Valley

Built to order

Ecuador

Quito, the Galapagos Islands and the Andes

Built to order

Our Best Selling South America Tours

The itineraries our travellers book most often. Every one of them can be extended, shortened or combined with another country.

Uyuni 3 Day Tour – Private

Ideal for Couples & Families. Great budget, private, flexible itinerary, best accommodations 3* 4* & a local guide!

From $ 1613$ 766.00/PERSON

3 Days Bolivia
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Rainbow Mountain tour (Vinicunca)

Evade the masses! We are among the first to arrive. Includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We will visit Vinicunca and the Red Valley

From $ 289$ 59.00/PERSON

14 Hrs Cusco
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4 day Machu Picchu tour: Valley + Humantay + Rainbow

Our best-selling tour! Explore the best of Cusco where we will discover the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain and Humantay.

From $ 1395$ 620.00/PERSON

4 Days Cusco
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Uyuni Salt Flats Bolivia Tour

Ideal for couples and families. A flexible itinerary includes a toast & menu options: Veggie, Vegan & others

From $ 406$ 94.00/PERSON

1 Day Bolivia
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3 Day Machu Picchu tour: Valley + Trek Day

A mix of culture and adventure. Explore the Sacred Valley, a magical day in Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain or Humantay for your trek

From $ 1125$ 565.00/PERSON

3 Days Cusco
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Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour (alternative)

Explore 3 different Rainbow Mountains. A simple, easy, and flat hike. Connect with locals, Inka routes, and unforgettable landscapes

From $ 289$ 59.00/PERSON

10 Hrs Cusco
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Machu Picchu Full Day: A trip from Cusco

A magical and breathtaking experience. Explore Machu Picchu by roundtrip train in one day from Cusco

From $ 599$ 409.00/PERSON

15 Hrs Cusco
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7 Days La Paz to Uyuni Tour

One of the most requested tours, perfect for visiting La Paz and Uyuni, with the added alternative of Sajama

From $ 2850/PERSON

7 Days Bolivia
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Best Time to Visit South America

There is no single answer — the continent spans both hemispheres. This is the short version, country by country.

Best months to travel by country in South America
Country	Best months	What that season means
Peru	May – October	Dry season in the Andes. Clear mornings at Machu Picchu, best trekking conditions.
Bolivia	May – October	Dry season on the Uyuni Salt Flats. For the mirror effect, come December to March instead.
Chile	September – April	Patagonia's window. The Atacama Desert works year-round.
Argentina	November – March	Southern summer. The only realistic season for Patagonia and the glaciers.
Brazil	April – October	Drier and cooler. Carnival falls in February, in the middle of the wet season.
Colombia	December – March	Driest months. Warm all year, so the season matters less than elsewhere.
Ecuador	June – September	Best for the Andes. The Galapagos are good year-round, with calmer seas from December to May.

How Our Trips Work

Private by default

Almost every tour we sell is private. Your own guide, your own driver, your own pace — not a coach with forty strangers on a fixed schedule.

A local team, not a reseller

We are based in Cusco, with people on the ground in Lima, La Paz, Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama. If something changes mid-trip, someone in your time zone fixes it.

Nothing is fixed

Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. Add days, change hotels, swap a trek for a train — the price adjusts and the plan is yours.

Rated As Excellent On Tripadvisor

4.9 ★★★★★

Janel HM

Australia

TRUSTWORTHY EXPERIENCE

From the time we arrived in Peru until the last minute that we stayed there, we were taken good care of by the VSA team! Loved how tailor-made their services are, custom-made to the time we had in Peru and the places we most wanted to experience. I look forward to visiting South America again and knowing VSA will be there to take care of absolutely everything makes us more at ease to travel there.

Suzane B

United States

Just WOW!

Honestly, Visit South America is one of the best companies I’ve ever booked a tour through. Awesome driver and guide, they were tons of fun very informative, and oh-so-helpful! The Bolivia trip was incredible... Thank you guys!

Renato S

Canada

RELIABLE TRAVEL EXPERTS

5 stars all around! Great company, service, and transportation. They really take the anxiety and stress out of traveling as they run extremely smoothly including meals, transportation, translation, etc. Just about everything to make your trip to Cusco special. Highly Recommend!!!

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South America Tours: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit South America?

It depends on the country. For Peru and Bolivia the dry season runs from May to October, which is the best window for Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail and the Uyuni Salt Flats. Patagonia is the opposite: its summer runs from November to March. Brazil and Colombia are warm year-round.

How many days do I need for a South America trip?

For a single country, 7 to 10 days is comfortable. To combine two countries — Peru and Bolivia is our most requested pairing — plan on 12 to 16 days. Anything shorter than a week usually means more time in transit than on the ground.

Are your tours private or group tours?

Almost all of our tours are private. You travel with your own guide and driver, on your own schedule. We also run a small number of shared departures, which are marked as such on each tour page.

Which countries should I combine on a first trip?

Peru and Bolivia is the classic first-timer combination: Machu Picchu and the Uyuni Salt Flats are connected by short flights and share a dry season. Chile pairs naturally with Bolivia through the Atacama Desert crossing.

Do you arrange hotels, domestic flights and transfers?

Yes. We handle hotels — 3 to 5 star, depending on your preference — plus internal transport, entrance tickets and airport transfers. International flights to South America are the only part we do not book.

Is South America safe for travellers?

The destinations we operate in are visited by millions of travellers every year. Travelling with a private guide and pre-arranged transport removes most of the situations where problems occur. Our team is based locally in Cusco, Lima, La Paz, Uyuni and San Pedro de Atacama.

How far in advance should I book?

For travel in the dry season, three to six months ahead is sensible — Inca Trail permits and Machu Picchu tickets sell out well in advance. Outside peak months, a few weeks is usually enough.

Can you customise a tour that is already on the site?

Yes, and most of our travellers do. Any tour can be extended, shortened, upgraded or combined with another country. Send us your dates through the custom trip form and we will build the itinerary around them.