The Best Private Trips To Book In South America

From the iconic beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu and a few hidden gems along the way, these are the best South American itineraries that you can book as a private tour with Culture Trip.

There’s plenty of pros for going private. Obviously it means you can keep the guest-list locked down, but it also allows for far greater flexibility on travel dates, group sizes (minimum of 4) and even age requirements. Simply get in touch with our Travel Experts to organise your personalised Culture Trip adventure.

Woman walking in the middle of a wooden bridge in a waterfall in Devils Pailon, Ecuador

Adventurous Ecuador

It might be one of the smallest nations in South America, but Ecuador sure does pack one hell of a punch when it comes to adventure travel. That’s the inspiration behind this high-octane itinerary, which goes from Andes to Amazon. You’ll explore Cotopaxi National Park on horseback, hike around the Andean crater lake of Quilotoa and cycle along the stunning Banos Waterfall Route. True adrenaline junkies will jump at the chance to hop on the Swing at the End of the World, before we go whitewater rafting down Jatunyacu River, one of the main tributaries to the Amazon. Back on solid ground, you’ll embark on a nighttime forest hike in search of rare birds and swinging monkeys, and a morning trek to learn about the medicinal quality of Amazonian plants.

From US$2199

Next available from 9th Mar 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Quito, Ecuador

ENDS AT

Quito, Ecuador

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Man snorkelling in the Galapagos Islands

Go Wild in the Galapagos

Make your South American retreat truly exotic by visiting the archipelago made famous by Charles Darwin. Join us off the coast of Ecuador and you’ll get to kayak in the Itabaca Channel, snorkel with sea lions at Punta Carola Beach and spot rare birds on a hike along the lava trails of San Cristobal. Other animal encounters include indigenous penguins and iguanas, but nothing tops hanging out with the most famous inhabitant of these islands, the giant tortoise. You’ll get to chill with over a hundred of these wise old creatures as they freely roam the remote highland glampsite that we’ll be calling home for two nights.

From US$2499

Next available from 13th Jan 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island

ENDS AT

Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island

DURATION

5

GROUP SIZE

14

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.