Top South America Luxury Culture Custom Private Tours & Packages 2025/2026

Our 142 most popular South America Luxury Culture Custom Private Tours & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 31 tour companies. 216 reviews.

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Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
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4.9/5 Excellent
53 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Picturesque colonial Quito
  • Lush verdant cloud forests teeming with life
  • The hauntingly beautiful Galapagos Islands and its unique wildlife
  • Vibrant Otavalo market, overnighting in a beautiful traditional hacienda

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We just got back from our 11 day Safari trip ALL PLANNED by Rothschild! We were celebrating my 50th birthday and I’ve always wanted to go on a safari. I researched many companies and after speaking many times with Pam Langhoff we decided upon choosing Rothschild to put together our safari trip. Best decision!!! Rothschild made all the arrangements and thought of every detail. I really had no clue about planning a safari. Pam planned everything! Every time someone was there to pick us up or take us to our next destination or see us off. Our guide and safari truck was arranged for us. All the park fees and registrations were already paid for and all the accommodations were booked and paid for and all details explained. Everything was timely and we had full communication with a contact in Africa (because of the time change 8 hours ahead if we needed anything). We even had them book our flights. They do everything and think of everything we had no idea we had to apply for a Tanzania visa.. This company is first class and takes care of every detail. We had no idea about planning and where to go. Pam put together an awesome tailored itinerary for us. We stayed 2 nights in Tarangire National Park in really really cool nice tents, then 3 nights at Gibbs Farm in the Ngorongoro Highlands and went to the crater, then flew to the Serengeti and stayed 3 nights at Serengeti Safari camp in mobile tents!! What an experience! We saw the great migration! I woke up in the Serengeti on my 50th birthday! Pam and Rachel and all the Rothschild staff were easy to work with and ask questions (trust me I had many) they planned a magical trip for my husband and 2 teenagers!! We all agree this was our favorite trip we have ever been on! We will use Rothschild again for sure!"

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Galápagos & Andes Safari: Ecuador
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore on day-boat trips with a naturalist guide
  • Hike, swim and snorkel in Galápagos National Park
  • Enjoy a horseback ride at the most exclusive stables in Ecuador
  • See ancient pyramids constructed by the pre-Incan Caranqui culture

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, High Adventure, Climbing & Mountaineering, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"The wildlife viewing was incredible! We were able to take superb photos and the knowledge guides were enjoyable. We were impressed with our accommodations and especially the tented camps. The service at the camps were first rate!"

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Avenue of the Volcanoes: Ecuador
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Meet artist Oswaldo Viteri and enjoy a tour of his private collection
  • Hike, horseback ride or fish on Hacienda Campu Cochas private reserve
  • Explore the wildlife and waterfalls of a remote cloud forest
  • Ride the spectacular Nariz del Diablo train through the steep canyons of the Avenue of the Volcanoes
  • Tour the 18th century cathedrals and traditional Indian markets in Cuenca

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, Birding, Train & Rail Journeys, Education / Learning, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"The wildlife viewing was incredible! We were able to take superb photos and the knowledge guides were enjoyable. We were impressed with our accommodations and especially the tented camps. The service at the camps were first rate!"

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Yasuni Eco - Comfort Lodge | Amazon-Adventure in Sani Lodge
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4.5/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the parrot-clay lick at Yasuní National Park for a wonderful view of hundreds of parrots
  • Experience the life on the tree tops from the 36 meter (108 ft.) observation tower
  • Experience bird-watching
  • Amazonia will be given by one of our bilingual guides, while enjoying Ecuadorian beers

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Latin Adventures Tour. Our tour guide, Diageo, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun and just made our overall tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended and will definitely use again!"

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Machu Picchu, Skybox of the Andes. A Family Take on Peru
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Opt to stay at the only lodge by the entrance of Machu Picchu (it allows early access, before others arrive).
  • Opt to ride the elegant Hiram Bingham train to and/or from Machu Picchu.
  • Witness sunrise and sunset at Machu Picchu.
  • Have lunch at a private hacienda in the Sacred Valley.
  • Witness a shaman ceremony, a weaving demonstration, go horseback riding and river rafting, take a pottery lesson.
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Rachel helped me organize a trip to Japan to see our son. What started out to be a 3 person trip, ended up being 15 of us! We were traveling from all over the States and arriving at all different times. She put all of the pieces of the puzzle together and we had a fabulous time! She could not have been more patient, flexible or diligent. When changes in schedules needed to be made, people needed to be added on, Rachel took it all in stride. She was fabulous!"

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The Best Of Peru: Amazonas, Machupicchu And Titikaka Lake
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4.9/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Lima and Puerto Maldonado
  • Explore Urubamba and Ollantaytambo
  • Hike up Huayna Picchu, the mountain behind Machu Picchu, which provides unique and stunning views of the ruins
  • Visit Lake Sandoval in the Tambopata National Reserve
  • Visit Koricancha, the most sumptuous “Sun Temple” in the Inca Empire

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Takes a huge amount of coordinating trips with outside organizations so not without some problems. Being a solo tourist in a foreign country sometimes those problems were quite scary. Overall, I believe this group did their best to ensure I had a safe and wondrous adventure."

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Bogota, Cartegena Colombia Walking Tour
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Bogota
  • Discover Cartagenas' old city
  • Visit Botero Museum
  • Enjoy walks through Coffee Plantation

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Our Azores trip was excellent except for a bit of rain :-); The volcano hikes were spectacular and the side trip notes were very helpful. Doing the volcano hikes was fantastic, especially being high enough to see the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the north, beautiful! We also enjoyed the beach walks and walking to town from our hotel, Santa Barbara Eco Hotel. We stayed at the Santa Barbara Eco Hotel which was excellent. The room, property, pool and spa and services were all excellent. We enjoyed meals everyday at their restaurant which where all excellent. A very relaxing and restful and comfortable hotel. The restaurant at the Santa Barbara Eco Hotel is excellent as is there sister property, The White House, were we enjoyed a spectacular sunset and dinner one night. Your selection of this company “Singular Resorts” is a very good choice. We have been using Intura Travel / Walk Inn Provence since 2014 and will use you again in the future. I have recommended you to family and friends and will continue to do so. You have excellent information and support for travelers. Fantastic trip to the Azores, it was a highlight of our vacation to Portugal."

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Peru Culinary Tour
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5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Dine at some of the world’s finest restaurants
  • Discover ancient Inca ruins including mystical Machu Picchu
  • Explore vibrant Quechua markets and villages
  • Cook Peruvian food with expert chefs
  • Relish the stunning Andean scenery

Themes

Cultural, Culinary & Wine

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I are world travelers and do not normally take tours. Our guide was phenomenal with a great sense of humor. We saw way more than we would have seen on our own. Every detail was planned perfectly. Thank you"

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South America Luxury Culture Custom Private Tours & Packages Reviews

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Higginbotham

Dec 2024

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We were very happy overall with the entire trip.

We were very happy overall with the entire trip. Itinerary was wonderful. We enjoyed touring Quito and the surrounding areas with our guide Edison. The Monserrat cru...

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Lizzy

Oct 2022

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Fantastic

I was teetering on the fence about going abroad, but what helped me make the decision to do so was how well-prepared CharlieTheTraveler seemed to be. They had all po...

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Audrey

Oct 2022

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For everything that was included in this trip

For everything that was included in this trip, I could not believe how low the price was. The trip was longer than most tour trips, but that was because of the 6-day...

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Robert

Oct 2022

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The trip to the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador included everything I loved

I’ve always been interested in natural landscapes, so the trip to the Galapagos Islands and mainland Ecuador included everything I loved. I appreciated that CharlieT...

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Claire

Oct 2022

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Loved it.

I have never taken a vacation with a tour group, so I had no idea what to expect. I chose CharlieTheTraveler as a friend of mine had recently returned from a tour th...

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