Educational Tours & Trips in South America
Find the right educational tour for you in South America. There are 10 trips to choose from, that range from 8 days in length, up to 35 days. The month with the most departures is January, making it the most popular time to visit South America.
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10 best Educational South America tour packages
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- Antarctic Voyage with South American Discovery & Amazon Cruise Lima → Rio de Janeiro (2027)
- Antarctic Voyage with Peru and Amazon Cruise Lima → Buenos Aires (2027)
- Antarctic Voyage with South American Discovery Lima → Rio de Janeiro (2028)
- Antarctic Voyage with South American Discovery Lima → Rio de Janeiro (2027)
- Antarctic Voyage with Chile Santiago → Buenos Aires (2027)
- 13 Days Colombia Cultural Experience + Spanish Classes
- Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica - M/V Sylvia Earle (Xmas Fly)
- Quito - Otavalo - Galápagos (9 Days)
- Enchanting Ecuador & Galapagos Expedition
- Peru: Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca (Lima to Puno) (2025)
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.
Duration 35 days Destinations Peru, Argentina, Brazil Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$37,384+$4,944 upfront costs
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.
Duration 30 days Destinations Peru, Argentina, Antarctica Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$32,043+$4,150 upfront costs
Duration 29 days Destinations Peru, Argentina, Brazil Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$31,429+$4,042 upfront costs
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.
Duration 29 days Destinations Peru, Argentina, Brazil Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$30,599+$3,934 upfront costs
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.
Duration 18 days Destinations Santiago, Valparaiso, Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Antarctic Peninsula, Tigre Age Range Ages 8+ Operator APT From
- US$22,371+$2,201 upfront costs
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.
No departure dates availableDuration 13 days Destinations Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena Age Range Ages 6+ Operated in English, Spanish Operator Lead Adventures
No departure dates availableDuration 20 days Destinations Argentina, Falkland Islands, Antarctica, Chile Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore!
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