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“I liked the whole experience, we saw nice places and had a great time, but the bus that transferred us was really uncomfortable, we hardly had any space to put our legs.”
Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo on a traditional schooner with swim stops at Ilha do Farol, Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno.
“Thad a great experience with the crew and took plenty of fun memories away. Our tour guide Andrea Vento was particularly supportive and went out of her way to make sure we felt welcomed and were informed of timings and where we needed to be. Great communication from the whole team, I love this tour…”
Two days from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then a guided Machu Picchu visit with train and bus included from Aguas Calientes.
“This trip was outstanding! As a non Spanish speaking tourist I was immediately put at ease when a representative came the day before the trip and explained the process. Being escorted from my hotel to the tour bus by the tour guide was fantastic. Having someone meeting and my party at the train station to…”
A full-day trip from Rio to Petrópolis for royal palace rooms, the neo-Gothic Cathedral, and Quitandinha gardens, plus optional lunch and brewery.
“It was okay! The only downfall of joining big group with multi language is that it will take time to explain to you what was being shown/ discussed.”
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.
“The organisation was amazing. The tour organisers take care of your transport and are available throughout the day should anything go wrong. We had Circuit 1 - panoramic view as all others were already booked. If you want to visit Circuit 2 which takes you through the city of Machu Picchu I recommend booking way…”
Ballestas Islands wildlife cruise and Huacachina sunset with dune buggy and beginner sandboarding from Lima. Full-day Peru adventure for $65.
“One of the best tours ever! It has a boat ride, wildlife sightings, desert buggy drive, pisco tasting, sandboarding, and free desserts tasting. Our tourguide Oswaldo is the best, he had so much energy and provided great service from at 4am until 11pm when the tour ended. He had speakers for music to make the…”
Overnight bus from La Paz, 4x4 Salt Flats to flamingo lagoons and geysers, then drop-off in San Pedro de Atacama.
“I had an absolutely excellent trip with our guide, James, and our driver Arturo. The overnight bus was very comfortable. After a disorganised start and a 3-hour wait in a cafe in Uyuni, things really came together. Each day was action-packed and James gave some information and lots of entertainment at each site we visited.…”
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.
“el lugar es muy lindo, pero faltaba organización. no había mascaras de snorkel siendo que estaba ofrecido,”
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.
“it was a very nice day, we saw so much! First we went to Paracas where we saw pinguins and seelions. really cool to see them in their natural habitat. Then we went to Ica to have lunch and taste different versions of pisco. The woman was really fun in explaining everything. the lunch was…”
Private 9-hour day trip from Cartagena to Barú, Rosario Islands, mangroves, snorkeling, and homemade breakfast and lunch together.
“This was the best guided tour we've ever had. Sofia was amazing! She told us lots of cool historical facts about the city. She stayed with us every step of the way, but also gave us our personal space. The food was delicious as well. Our boating and snorkeling experience was great as well as…”
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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