Explore | South American Tours
Journey through South America's icons. Amazon, Andes, and beyond.
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Galápagos 17-Day Small-Ship Expedition: Complete Island Circumnavigation -
South America Unfiltered: 20–38 Day Multi-Country Overland Expedition -
Galápagos Small Ship Expedition: 7–17 Days of Wildlife & Island Hopping -
Shoestring Peru: 14-Day Inca Trail & Machu Picchu Budget Adventure -
Peru Amazon Riverboat Expedition: 9 Days in Pacaya-Samiria Reserve -
Patagonia Torres del Paine Lakes Circuit: 9-Day Turquoise Lakes & Glaciers Tour -
Patagonia Two Ways: 14-Day Sights or Serious Trails Adventure -
Icons of South America: 15–65 Day Flexible Highlights Adventure -
Galápagos Island Hopping: 7–9 Days of Santa Cruz, Floreana & Isabela Wildlife -
Galápagos Island Hopping: 7-Day Sea Lions, Snorkeling & Volcano Adventure -
Galápagos West & Central Islands: 8-Day Small Ship Voyage with Eden Yacht -
Antarctica Expedition Cruise: 11-Day Peninsula Wildlife Voyage -
Colombia Caribbean to Andes: 17-Day Beaches, Jungles & Coffee Tour -
Costa Rica to Colombia Overland: 27 Days of Coasts, Coffee & Culture -
Colombia Your Way: 9–16 Day Highlights from Medellín to Cocora & the Coast -
Colombia Uncovered: 14–22 Day Lost City Trek, Coffee Region & Caribbean Coast -
Peru Andes to Amazon: 21-Day Journey from Machu Picchu to Tambopata Rainforest -
Ecuador Amazon Immersion: 7-Day Quichua Homestay with Canoes & Cacao
FAQ's
What kind of traveller are these tours designed for?
If you’re into off-the-beaten-path, small-group, experience-rich travel—this is for you.
These aren’t cookie-cutter trips. They’re for people who care about nature, love a bit of challenge, and value quality over quantity. Some are rugged, some are luxurious—but all are run by experts who live and breathe the places they guide in.
What happens if I need to cancel or change my booking?
Each tour follows the cancellation policy set by its operator, which is clearly listed before you book.
Zero Trace handles all your booking admin, so if your plans change, just reach out to us—we’ll coordinate directly with the operator to get it sorted. No call centre runaround, no being passed off. We’ve got your back from booking to departure.
What makes these tours “Zero Trace”?
Every tour on our platform includes a built-in environmental offset.
We calculate the footprint of each experience—from travel to food to gear—and contribute directly to landscape restoration projects that heal degraded environments (Twice Over!!).
It’s not a vague promise—it’s built into the business model. You travel, we restore.
How do I know the tours are legit and safe to book?
We only partner with & list high-quality, trusted operators.
Every tour you see on Zero Trace is run by a professional provider with proven experience, proper licensing, and strong safety practices. We don’t just take anyone—each operator is thoroughly vetted before their tours go live. You’re not just booking an adventure. You’re booking peace of mind.
Do you run the tours yourselves?
Honestly, we go one better. Assuring the best quality adventures with the best environmental outcome
We handpick the best guided adventure tours from expert local operators and bring them together in one place. Think of us as your shortcut to the world’s most unforgettable, low-impact travel experiences—without the overwhelm of researching every operator yourself.
