LATIN AMERICA
Latin America’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina in one long day: wildlife on Ballestas Islands plus dune buggy and sandboarding, with pisco tasting in Ica.
Most Popular“We loved the trip! Paul and Victor were very nice with good time management and insightful explanations. All the places we visited were amazing.”
Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo on a traditional schooner with swim stops at Ilha do Farol, Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno.
“I loved everything about this tour! My guide, Carla was great!! She was so helpful and gave us tons of information by translating everything into three languages! I was by myself as a solo traveler, and it was no trouble, everyone was extremely friendly, and the sights were amazing!”
Two days from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then a guided Machu Picchu visit with train and bus included from Aguas Calientes.
“Absolutely excellent. the train ride was mindblowing, the sacred valley and machu picchu ruins were truly incredible and the guides were extremely helpful. Value for money it would definitely be much cheaper to just book entrance tickets beforehand and sort all other requirements in cusco when you are there, but if you are looking for…”
A full-day trip from Rio to Petrópolis for royal palace rooms, the neo-Gothic Cathedral, and Quitandinha gardens, plus optional lunch and brewery.
“Best trip ever! The location was top, especially the glashouse! The food was very good and fresh”
Rio to Arraial do Cabo by coach and boat: crystal-clear beaches, Blue Grotto photos, marine life, sunset views, lunch included.
“Sadly due to wind could not go to the boat trip, but our guide Marcelo was really good at taking care of the group and making them feel taken care of. I recommend them”
A 12-hour, small-group train day from Cusco to Machu Picchu with smooth transfers, guided circuit time, and scenic Andean views.
“Would have loved to been able to do both circuits in Machu Picchu but this tour only allotted enough time for the first circuit. Wonderful besides that, though!”
Ballestas Islands wildlife cruise and Huacachina sunset with dune buggy and beginner sandboarding from Lima. Full-day Peru adventure for $65.
“Guide was just awesome!And tour so interesting and various”
Overnight bus from La Paz, 4x4 Salt Flats to flamingo lagoons and geysers, then drop-off in San Pedro de Atacama.
“This tour was amazing, action packed few days but all was perfect, the guide Juan and the driver were so much fun and knew so much and were so passionate about their jobs. Highly recommend this tour if you are in Bolivia and a great way to enter into Chile after also. 100/10”
A $65 Arequipa-to-Puno day trip through Colca Canyon, with a condor-viewing hike, hot springs, local culture stops, and evening arrival in Puno.
“Très belle excursion pour voir les condors et de superbes paysages!!”
Snorkel a shipwreck, swim in a natural ocean pool, and visit multiple San Blas islands from Panama City with lunch included.
“it was an exceptional outing”
A long Mendoza day trip to Uspallata, Puente del Inca, and high-mountain viewpoints, ending at Las Cuevas and Cristo Redentor.
“Our guide Hugo was so good. Very informative and personable. Highly recommend the tour. So much to see”
A full-throttle Lima day trip to Paracas and Ballestas Islands plus Ica and Huacachina, with wildlife boats, dune buggies, and sandboarding.
“Escursione impegnativa perché molto lunga, ma ne vale la pena. Durante il giro in barca faceva molto freddo, meglio coprirsi bene. Il buggy nel deserto è stato molto divertente, anche se adrenalinico; l'oasi è molto bella. La guida Jean era preparata e attenta. Il pranzo molto buono e con piatti super abbondanti, da poter dividere…”
Private 9-hour day trip from Cartagena to Barú, Rosario Islands, mangroves, snorkeling, and homemade breakfast and lunch together.
“This tour was awesome. I went with my wife and our two girls. We enjoyed every minute of it. Luis is a wonderful guide who demonstrated warm and caring hospitality from beginning to end. The house where we had breakfast and lunch in Baru is a treasure in a place rich in natural and cultural…”
Cartagena’s Barú Island day trip with hotel pickup, a classic lunch, and time on Playa Tranquila plus optional extras for drinks and comfort.
“HUIR: - nada esta incluido en el todo includo, la descripción engaña! no hay snorkling incluido, ni sombrilla, ni un vaso de agua, nada, tendran que pagar todo aparte - la playa NO es nada tranquila, hay MUCHAS lanchas y motos acuáticas justo al lado tuyo con mucho olor a gasolina - 4h en total…”
Lima to Nazca and Huacachina in one long day: Lines overflight, dune buggy and sandboarding, plus an easy sunset at the oasis.
“The tour day was very long, and was well worth the effort. Sonya was an informative and friendly guide. The Nazca Lines flight is not for the faint of heart or for those who are prone to motion sickness. And the Huacachina buggy ride feels like a roller coaster ride. We saw beautiful places and…”
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