South America Vacation Packages & Tours from the US
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South America Travel Experts Based in Miami
South America rewards planning like few places on Earth — Machu Picchu entry permits, Galapagos cabins, Patagonia lodges, and inter-country flights all sell out months ahead. Direct flights from Miami reach Bogota in under 4 hours, Lima in under 6, and Buenos Aires in under 10. Time zones line up with the US East Coast — one to two hours' difference at most — so there is no jet lag to recover from. Piccola Travel's bilingual advisors coordinate flights, hotels, permits, guides, and every transfer — so you experience the destination, not the logistics.
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Peru, Colombia, and Brazil are the best entry points — strong tourism infrastructure, short flight times, and the ideal balance of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Machu Picchu
New Seven Wonder
Galapagos Islands
Most biodiverse archipelago
Iguazu Falls
3× wider than Niagara
Patagonia
Glaciers still advancing
Lima, Peru
Top culinary city Americas
Cartagena
UNESCO walled city
What is the best time of year to visit South America?
Peru: May–September (dry season). Galapagos: June–November (best wildlife). Brazil beaches: December–March. Patagonia: November–March. Colombia and Cartagena: December–March and July–August. Bolivia's Uyuni Salt Flats: May–October. Piccola Travel matches your dates to the right destination.
Top South America Destinations
Six countries — tell us which ones and we'll build the route.
South America Tours & Experiences
The activities travelers ask for most — mix and match them into a single custom itinerary.
Machu Picchu Guided Trek
Cusco & Sacred Valley Tour
Lima Culinary Tour
Amazon Eco-Lodge Stay
Inca Trail 4-Day Trek
Lake Titicaca & Floating Islands
Rio de Janeiro Beaches
Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf
Iguazu Falls Boat Tour
Amazon River Manaus Lodge
Cartagena Walled City Tour
Coffee Triangle Hacienda Stay
Medellin Innovation Tour
Tayrona National Park Beach
Buenos Aires Tango & Steak
Perito Moreno Glacier Expedition
Torres del Paine W Circuit
Mendoza Malbec Wine Tour
Atacama Desert Stargazing
Galapagos Wildlife Cruise
Uyuni Salt Flats Expedition
Rainbow Mountain Trek
Colca Canyon Condor Trek
Peruvian Amazon River Cruise
South America Cruise Vacations & Grand Voyages
Sail directly from the United States or fly south to embark — cruising covers the continent's coastlines, fjords, and rivers like nothing else.
Sailings from Florida & the US Coast
For travelers who prefer to embark close to home, major cruise lines run repositioning sailings each spring and fall from Miami and Fort Lauderdale — many transiting the Panama Canal toward Peru and Chile, others tracing the Atlantic coast to Brazil and Argentina. Grand Voyage itineraries circle the entire continent boarding right in the United States, with no international flights required.
Can you cruise around South America from the United States?
Yes — join a repositioning sailing from Florida in spring or fall, or book a Grand Voyage that circles the full continent from a US port. We handle flights, hotels, and pre-cruise stays.
Expeditions from South American Ports
For the deep south or the rainforest, the efficient play is a direct flight to a South American port. Cape Horn and Patagonia: fly into Buenos Aires or Santiago and board 14- to 21-night itineraries through the Chilean fjords, Glacier Alley, and the Strait of Magellan. Antarctica: connect to Ushuaia — the departure port for nearly all expeditions — for 10- to 14-day voyages across the Drake Passage, with fly-the-Drake options that cut the crossing to two hours. Amazon River: fly to Iquitos, Peru for 3- to 7-night riverboat itineraries that pair naturally with Machu Picchu. Piccola Travel coordinates international flights, pre-cruise hotels, and port transfers end to end.
How do you get to Antarctica from the United States?
Fly into Buenos Aires, connect to Ushuaia, and embark there. Most travelers plan 12 to 16 days door to door for a peninsula expedition.
Popular South America Vacations & Tours
Sample trips our travelers ask for most — every itinerary is customized before you book.
Peru Classic — Machu Picchu & Cusco
Lima culinary tour, Sacred Valley acclimatization, Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes, sunrise citadel entry, Cusco old city. Optional Amazon eco-lodge extension.
Request this trip →Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise
Naturalist-guided small-ship itinerary — a Quito city stay before embarkation, daily island landings by panga, snorkeling gear included, optional Peru extension.
Request this trip →Argentina & Chilean Patagonia
Buenos Aires tango and steak, El Calafate for Perito Moreno glacier ice trekking, Torres del Paine W circuit in Chile. Add Mendoza wine estates for the full Argentina experience.
Request this trip →Colombia Grand Tour
Cartagena's colorful walled city, Rosario Islands snorkeling, Medellin's cable car neighborhoods, Coffee Triangle hacienda stays, and a Tayrona National Park finale.
Request this trip →Brazil Highlights — Rio & Iguazu Falls
Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Christ the Redeemer at sunrise, Sugarloaf cable car, Lapa samba show, then Iguazu Falls — 275 waterfalls spanning 1.7 miles. Optional Amazon extension.
Request this trip →Chile — Atacama Desert & Santiago
Santiago food and wine scene, then north to San Pedro de Atacama for El Tatio geysers at 14,000 ft, Moon Valley salt sculptures, flamingo lagoons, and some of the clearest night skies on Earth. Combine with Mendoza or Patagonia.
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Galapagos Expedition Cruises
The world's most biodiverse archipelago — giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and Galapagos penguins at close range. Small ships carry 8–20 passengers with licensed naturalist guides. Book 6–12 months ahead. Often combined with Peru for the continent's most iconic two-country itinerary.
✓ Small-ship expedition vessels
✓ Licensed naturalist guides
✓ Peru + Galapagos combo
✓ Peak season books fast
Group & Family Travel
South America is exceptional for multi-generational families, milestone trips, and adventure groups. The Galapagos and Peru's Sacred Valley are among the world's top family destinations. Piccola Travel handles group flight blocks, hotel allocations, advance permits, licensed guides, and private transfers for groups of all sizes.
✓ Family reunions & milestones
✓ Machu Picchu timed permits
✓ Private guided tours
✓ All group sizes welcome
Bilingual South America Travel Agency in Miami
Piccola Travel is a licensed bilingual travel agency in Miami specializing in South America — serving travelers across the United States. We coordinate every flight, permit, guide, and transfer from start to finish, with gateway departures from Miami and every major U.S. city.
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Group Travel
Family reunions & milestone trips across South America.
Galapagos Cruises
Small-ship wildlife expeditions from Ecuador.
Premium Lodges
Amazon eco-lodges, Cartagena boutiques & BA hotels.
Family Vacations
Galapagos, Machu Picchu & Iguazu for all ages.
Adults-Only
Cartagena sunsets, Patagonia & Mendoza wine.
Flight Tickets
Miami to Lima, Bogota, Buenos Aires & Santiago.
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