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.

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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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About the author

Gethin Morgan

Content Editor

Gethin Morgan has developed an exciting portfolio across a series of roles at Culture Trip. With a keen interest in food and drink, Gethin is also particularly interested in niche or alternative travel which, in his case, usually involves following the Wales national soccer team to Europe's most obscure cities.