South America Luxury Educational/ Learning Trips & Packages Tours & Trips

60 South America Luxury Educational/ Learning Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 30 tour companies. 93 reviews.

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Luxury Inca Trail Trek
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Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Lima
  • Visit archaeological Complex of Pisaq
  • Explore Machu Picchu
  • Visit Sacred Valley
  • Sun Gate hike to get an impressive view of Machu Picchu
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Great experience. The whole trip was well planned and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! Services of the guide: The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. They spoke English very well. They also took lots of pictures to capture our trip. Services of the drivers: Good drivers. Always arrived on time. Hotels services: Hotel had everything we needed."

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Galapagos Islands: Wildlife Odyssey
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Search for white-reef sharks, the Galápagos iguana, and more on world famous snorkeling sites
  • Relax at the beach of Tortuga Bay, famous for its expansive and pristine shoreline
  • Search for blue-footed boobies at Kicker Rock on San Cristobal Island
  • Enjoy a meal with a local fisherman and his family in the beautiful town of Cerro Brujo
  • Journey to Otavalo for a world-class artisan textile market, Andean instrument making lessons, and lunch with the people of Peguche

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Our trip started off with a lunch at Maya Gardens. We went to see the poultry in their pens while waiting for lunch, thinking it was a petting zoo. The poor birds did not have water or any indication that they ever had water. One of the turkeys was lying on it's side looking very sick. No one would give them water when I asked them to. The lunch was so awful I did not eat meat for the rest of the trip. I sent a video to Angela Bailey telling her this is not what we want to see when on a conservation trip and she acted like I was lying. Our guides were lazy and not caring about us. They took us to overpriced markets to get fleeced by the sellers there. At the anti-poaching farm tour, we had to walk over a bridge with wires on it, to keep wildlife in. One of our travelers, who was 65 years old, tripped over it and had to go to the hospital. No one warned her about the wires. Then, trying to get off the safari trucks, she was so very very sore and no guides helped her to get out of the truck. Completely appalling. The guides had very poor communication skills that worked for Discover Corps. I was forced to get vaccinated while in Kenya, because the laws changed while we were there. I asked if I could try to get out of the airport first and if I could not then get the vaccine. Discover Corps said "If you choose to do that, you are on your own". The conditions of medical in Kenya is not like the US and it was awful. The airport didn't even ask me for my vaccine card on the way out. DC could have worked with me on trying this first before forcing me to get this vaccine in a poor 3rd world country. Also, my vaccine card had the wrong date of birth and my name did not match what is on my passport. The doctor tried to get me to tip the nurse giving me the vaccine. The guides dropped us off curbside at the airport and left us there to navigate. I will NEVER use this company again. They did not have my back on anything that happened and Angela Bailey never contacted me to follow up about my experience after this trip was over."

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Rainforest Wildlife Photography Tour
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Pro Cameras and Lenses Included
  • Two nights at the Tambopata Research Center
  • Visit Macaw clay licks, two oxbow lakes and a jungle tower
  • Visit All 3 of our lodges for great photography opportunities
  • Learn to use pro equipment to get the best photos

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Birding, Education / Learning, Photography, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I had an unforgettable time at Refugio Amazonas! We were very fortunate to see so many different kinds of wildlife, including a jaguar on the river bank! Very knowledgeable guides, and it remains my favourite place that I've visited yet"

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Custom Designed Trip
Lodging level
lodgingLevelName
Physical level
N/A

Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Galápagos & Andes Safari: Ecuador
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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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Darwin's Galápagos: Ecuador
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Tour Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and discover its preserved city center and Baroque-inspired monasteries
  • Cruise the Galápagos Islands aboard a luxurious ship and explore remote coastlines
  • Snorkel and kayak with sea lions along the shores and be awed by their underwater acrobatics
  • Immerse yourself in topaz-blue waters on a glass-bottom boat tour
  • Visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding and Rearing program to learn about these gentle creatures
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Birding, Sailing, Education / Learning, National Parks, High Adventure, Scuba Diving

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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Mary Anne Galapagos Cruise
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Isabela, the largest island in the Galapagos
  • Discover Galapagos
  • Experience Floreana Island´s Black Beach to learn about the intriguing human history
  • Opportunity to visit Santa Cruz Island
  • See the amazingSeymour (dry landing), a small uplifted island
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Sailing, Photography, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Back from one of the most amazing place in the world! Spent 8 days on the Passion Ship and I highly suggest it to those who want to visit the Galápagos Islands! amazing service! Thank you!"

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Avenue of the Volcanoes: Ecuador
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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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Expedition Cruise
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River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a tour by skiff of the Yacapana Isles, the “Isles of the Iguana”.
  • Meet the gray and pink freshwater dolphins of the Yarapa River
  • Visit Madgalena Village and her giant water lilies and meet the Cocama Indians of Puerto Prado.
  • Travel down the Ucayali River spotting monkeys and learn about the Amazon River headwaters.
  • Probe deep within the Nauta Caño within Pacaya-Samiria Reserve, known as the mirrored forest, fish for piranha in Charo Lake and learn about sustainable resource management projects in Amazonia.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Aria Cruise is absolutely exquisit & luxury everywhere. Outdoor activties are soft and amazing. The staff is very well trained so professional and friendly, definetely the best staff in the world. One of my best experiences in Peru !"

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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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