South America Small Group Tours 2025/6

Discover the wonders of Latin America on a small group tour with Journey Latin America. From the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu to the thundering Iguazú Falls, explore this extraordinary continent alongside like-minded travellers.

Our escorted group tours to South America let you experience the region’s most iconic destinations with exceptional tour leaders who bring decades of expertise. Immerse yourself in vibrant cultures, savour traditional cuisine, and share unforgettable moments with fellow adventurers.

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Why choose group tours to South America with Journey Latin America?

As pioneers of escorted group tours in South America, we’ve spent over four decades perfecting the art of Latin American travel. Our expert knowledge shapes every itinerary, while your feedback ensures we’re always evolving. Every Journey Latin America tour includes:

  • Small group sizes – Travel with a minimum of four and a maximum of 20 passengers. Our intimate groups mean we can venture to remote places and use vehicles tailored to the group's needs.
  • Fully escorted tours – Our exceptional tour leaders have lived, worked and travelled extensively across the continent. They speak local languages, handle all practicalities, and adapt to both unexpected circumstances and individual group needs with ease.
  • Solo travellers welcome – Our group tours to South America attract a diverse mix of ages and backgrounds, united by a passion for discovery. There's no single supplement if you're happy to share with someone of the same sex, or you can guarantee your own space by paying for a single room.
  • Included in the tour price – Main excursions (with optional activities available locally at no mark-up), daily breakfast plus selected meals, and expert food recommendations from your tour leader.

Group Traveller Loyalty Scheme

With so many incredible destinations to visit across Latin America, we know you’ll want to return time and again. Book your second group tour and receive £100pp off. From your third tour onwards, enjoy £150pp off each trip.

Contact our Travel Experts to apply your discount. Terms and conditions apply.

What type of Escorted Group Tour is right for me?

Whether you want to venture off the beaten track on a Discovery tour or explore in comfort on a Classic tour, we have options to match your style. Speak to our specialists today to find your perfect South American adventure.

All our group tours are designed with sustainability at their core. We carefully limit our impact on the destinations we visit, and we’re proud to feature on ResponsibleTravel.com.

All of our escorted group tours at Journey Latin America are sustainable, and we’re careful to limit the impact we have on the places we visit. We’re proud to have holidays features on ResponsibleTravel.com.

Contact our Travel Experts today to start planning your tour in Central and South America now.

Classic Group Tours

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Explore the most iconic destinations across Central and South America in utter comfort and style on a Classic Group Tour. Each of these holidays offers the chance to experience Latin America’s staggering landscapes and vibrant cities in the company of like-minded travellers. Every night you’ll return to our favourite hotels, which have been chosen especially for their superb facilities, elegant décor and first-rate services.

With good roads, luxury trains and comprehensive local flight networks now connecting the continent’s key destinations, we’ve planned comfortable routes with private vehicles to take you from place-to-place. You’ll be eating well, too. Our award-winning tour leaders have an unrivalled knowledge of Latin America’s best-kept culinary secrets, and can recommend delicious regional specialities and wines at some of the finest restaurants across the continent.

If you are searching for inspiration, take a look at some of our most popular group holidays which include unforgettable tours to Peru and Colombia.

Why choose our Classic Group Tours

  • Superior small group holidays with a maximum of 20
  • Highlights of countries in complete comfort
  • Private vehicles used throughout
  • Upper Mid-range and first class properties throughout
  • Journey Latin America tour leader throughout

Discovery Group Tours

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Gain a deeper insight into the magnificent landscapes, vibrant cultures and ancient history of Latin America on a Discovery Group Tour. These holidays offer authenticity and value-for-money, staying in cosy family-run hotels and guesthouses where you’ll get a real feel for the local culture.

Our award-winning tour leaders have an unrivalled knowledge of Central and South America and will show you the back roads that tourists don’t often see. You’ll explore everything from new hiking trails to bustling marketplaces serving traditional delicacies, with plenty of local fiestas along the way! To get you around as quickly and comfortably as possible, we use a mixture of private and public transport.

A fantastic range of destinations are included in these adventurous tours, so you certainly won't be short of activities. Try exploring Peru in-depth, or check out the breathtaking natural beauty of Brazil.

Why choose our Discovery Group Tours

  • Why Choose Our Discovery Tour
  • Country highlights and off the beaten track itineraries
  • Very comfortable mid-range hotels and family run properties
  • Private vehicles and luxury public coaches
  • Journey Latin America tour leader throughout

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Meet our team

Real Latin american experts

  • Kathryn
    Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert

    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

  • Juliet
    Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

  • Maggie
    Maggie Wilson - Travel Expert

    Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.

  • Sophie
    Sophie Barber - Travel Expert

    Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

  • Finn Clennett
    Finn Clennett - Travel Expert

  • Hannah
    Hannah Waterhouse - Travel Expert

    Hannah had an early introduction to Latin America when her family moved to Ecuador and she returned to study in Buenos Aires for a year before backpacking across the continent.

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