Educational Tours & Trips in South America

This 35-day trip takes you through Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Argentina and Antarctica, blending Amazon wildlife studies with archaeological sites like Machu Picchu. Ride the Inca Rail First Class train through Sacred Valley and stay at Tambo del Inka resort, then fly to Ushuaia for a 10-night Seabourn Venture expedition.

Start at Lima's Larco Museum to learn about pre-Columbian civilizations, then head to UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu where guides explain the 15th-century Incan architecture. In Sacred Valley, the Misminay community shows traditional weaving, you'll check out ancient terraces at Moray, and tour Pachacamac citadel.

Tour UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu, a 15th-century Incan citadel with 200 structures perched high in the mountains, then ride Inca Rail's first class train through forested landscapes to Aguas Calientes. The trip includes Lima's Historic Centre and Larco Museum in an 18th-century mansion, plus the Salt Mines of Maras and circular Moray terraces.

Daily talks by expert naturalists cover Antarctic geology, wildlife behavior, and polar history aboard the 200-passenger Seabourn Venture. Take the funicular up to UNESCO-listed Valparaíso's historic quarter, check out Teatro Colón opera house in Buenos Aires, then head out for guided shore landings.

Colombian culture and language learning merge seamlessly in this enriching tour. Witness urban transformation in Medellin, cycle through Bogota, and master Spanish in colonial Cartagena.