Wildlife Holidays in South America

From the great tropical rainforests of the north to the dramatic landscapes of Patagonia, Naturetrek’s South America holidays go in search of the continent’s dazzling array of birds, mammals and other wildlife. Here are just some of the Naturetrek wildlife tours in South America that you can choose from:

• Ecuador – The Andes & Amazon – a birdwatching tour of the western cloudforests, high páramo and the Amazon lowlands
• Ecuador & the Galápagos Islands – a 2-week cruise of the Galápagos Islands
• Argentine Patagonia – explores southern Patagonia, the Peninsula Valdés, Glaciares National Park and Tierra del Fuego
• Peru – Macaws & Machu Picchu – visit the famous Inca ruins and enjoy an isolated clay-lick on the Upper Tambopata River
• Brazil – Just Jaguars! – our dedicated Jaguar-watching holiday taking you to the heart of the Brazilian Pantanal and into the heart of the ‘Jaguar Zone’!
• South America’s Big Cats – focuses on searching for Pumas in Chile and Jaguars in  the Pantanal
• The Falkland Islands – comprehensive exploration of these remote South Atlantic islands and a chance to see as many penguins as you could wish for!
• Guyana – A Timeless Paradise – this unspoiled country is home to Giant Anteaters, Giant River Otters and Guianan Cock-of-the-rock and boasts some breathtaking scenery including waterfalls, pristine forests and savannahs
• The Reptiles & Amphibians of Ecuador – a herpetology tour through the wonderfully diverse habitats of Ecuador, featuring an exciting exploration of the Naturetrek Reserve!

Birdwatching holidays in South America …

If your passion is birdwatching, then you can’t beat South America! We offer a superb variety of dedicated birdwatching holidays to the continent. Here’s a selection:

• Ecuador – Cock-of-the-rock
• Birds & Mammals of Northern Argentina (to see Andean Condor)
• Bolivia – Highlands
• Brazil – Cristalino Lodge & The Pantanal
• Peru – Surf & Turf
• The Birds of Northern Peru
• Colombia – Santa Marta Endemics