Top Central & South America Half-day Tours

Q: Which Central & South America Half-day Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Central & South America Half-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour Half Day Bike Tour in Medellin - Local snack, Coffee or Beer Buenos Aires Small-Group City Tour Panama Canal & City Tour with Hotel Pickup & Canal Entry Included Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups) View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Central & South America Half-day Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Central & South America Half-day Tours include Hotel Pickup: Buenos Aires Small-Group City Tour Panama Canal & City Tour with Hotel Pickup & Canal Entry Included Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups) The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill Half-Day Coffee Tour: From the Seed to the Cup, Farm & roastery View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Private Bogotá Tour: Candelaria, Gold Museum, Optional Monserrate

Explore Bogotá’s vibrant history and culture on this personalized city tour, designed for those seeking a deeper connection to the heart of Colombia’s capital. From …More

Bogotá, Colombia

4.7 (177)

Private Bogotá Tour: Candelaria, Gold Museum, Optional Monserrate

Explore Bogotá’s vibrant history and culture on this personalized city tour, designed for those seeking a deeper connection to the heart of Colombia’s capital. From...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (177)

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$82

Embark on a captivating 1 hour and 20-minute boat safari through Palo Verde National Park, where you'll encounter Costa Rica's rich wildlife, from crocodiles to …More

Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

4.6 (162)

Palo Verde Boat Safari

Embark on a captivating 1 hour and 20-minute boat safari through Palo Verde National Park, where you'll encounter Costa Rica's rich wildlife, from crocodiles to...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (162)

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$105

Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa! Let’s visit the historical center of Rio …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4.6 (159)

Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa Tour with Hotel pick-up and drop-off

We invite you to join us in a journey back in time though Ancient Rio and Santa Teresa! Let’s visit the historical center of Rio...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (159)

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$40

Ushuaia Shore Excursion Tierra del Fuego National Park City Tour

Experience the best of Ushuaia in one unforgettable 5-hour shore excursion, combining Tierra del Fuego National Park with a guided city tour. Specially designed for …More

Ushuaia, Argentina

4.6 (154)

Ushuaia Shore Excursion Tierra del Fuego National Park City Tour

Experience the best of Ushuaia in one unforgettable 5-hour shore excursion, combining Tierra del Fuego National Park with a guided city tour. Specially designed for...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (154)

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$119

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

Nature lovers can explore Rio’s diversity through a guided visit to the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest. Highlights at the garden include towering imperial palms, …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4.5 (147)

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

Nature lovers can explore Rio’s diversity through a guided visit to the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest. Highlights at the garden include towering imperial palms,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (147)

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$67

Lima: Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers

Come enjoy a 2.5-hour speedboat excursion to 05 different islands into the Pacific Ocean with a swimming experience with sea lions included. Admire the natural …More

Lima, Peru

4.5 (136)

Lima: Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers

Come enjoy a 2.5-hour speedboat excursion to 05 different islands into the Pacific Ocean with a swimming experience with sea lions included. Admire the natural...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (136)

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$125

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

This is a premium 5-6-hour shore excursion meticulously designed for cruise passengers. It combines exploring Costa Rica's lush rainforest canopy from above with witnessing the …More

Puntarenas, Costa Rica

4.6 (135)

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

This is a premium 5-6-hour shore excursion meticulously designed for cruise passengers. It combines exploring Costa Rica's lush rainforest canopy from above with witnessing the...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (135)

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$125

Jeep Tour to waterfalls and stills BY PARATY TOURS

The tour begins towards Serra da Bocaina National Park, a preserved area of great beauty. The first stop will be at the stunning White Stone …More

Paraty, Brazil

4.7 (132)

Jeep Tour to waterfalls and stills BY PARATY TOURS

The tour begins towards Serra da Bocaina National Park, a preserved area of great beauty. The first stop will be at the stunning White Stone...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (132)

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$37

Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

Discover the magic and beauty of Cusco, the capital of the Incan Empire. The flawlessly built Incan roads spread to all regions from the “Plaza” …More

Cusco, Peru

4.4 (120)

Cusco City Sightseeing, San Pedro Market, Cathedral and Qorikancha Temple

Discover the magic and beauty of Cusco, the capital of the Incan Empire. The flawlessly built Incan roads spread to all regions from the “Plaza”...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (120)

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$59

Buenos Aires by Night Small-Group City Tour

Experience vibrant Buenos Aires with its dazzling lights, attractions and nightlife on this shared tour! See its illuminated attractions and be overwhelmed by the City …More

Buenos Aires, Argentina

4.7 (103)

Buenos Aires by Night Small-Group City Tour

Experience vibrant Buenos Aires with its dazzling lights, attractions and nightlife on this shared tour! See its illuminated attractions and be overwhelmed by the City...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (103)

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$59

Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour

Make the most of your time with a half-day express tour of Rio. Travel through Tijuca Forest to the summit of Corcovado for Christ the …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4.7 (98)

Christ the Redeemer, Selaron, Cathedral, Maracana, Sambadrome Half-Day Tour

Make the most of your time with a half-day express tour of Rio. Travel through Tijuca Forest to the summit of Corcovado for Christ the...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (98)

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$80

Experience Lima: Gastronomic Evening at Larco Museum

Experience one of Lima’s top museums at night! This evening out includes a guided tour of the fascinating Larco Museum, full of pre-Columbian artifacts like …More

Lima, Peru

4.6 (93)

Experience Lima: Gastronomic Evening at Larco Museum

Experience one of Lima’s top museums at night! This evening out includes a guided tour of the fascinating Larco Museum, full of pre-Columbian artifacts like...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (93)

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$105

Amazing Waterfalls of the Amazon - Presidente Figueiredo

The waterfalls around Presidente Figueiredo (107km north of Manaus) combine spectacular views and cool experience with a virgin jungle environment. …More

Manaus, Brazil

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Amazing Waterfalls of the Amazon - Presidente Figueiredo

The waterfalls around Presidente Figueiredo (107km north of Manaus) combine spectacular views and cool experience with a virgin jungle environment....

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (91)

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$70

Bariloche Small Circuit: Mt Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula

If you visit Bariloche, the Circuito Chico is a must-see excursion, showcasing the region’s most iconic landscapes in just half a day. The journey starts …More

Bariloche, Argentina

4.6 (91)

Bariloche Small Circuit: Mt Campanario and Llao Llao Peninsula

If you visit Bariloche, the Circuito Chico is a must-see excursion, showcasing the region’s most iconic landscapes in just half a day. The journey starts...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (91)

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$37

Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour

Be fascinated on a half-day tour of Cusco’s surrounding archeological sites, including the famous Sacsayhuaman, where the Incas’ construction of tightly placed stones created an …More

Cusco, Peru

4.4 (88)

Cusco City Sightseeing and Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park Tour

Be fascinated on a half-day tour of Cusco’s surrounding archeological sites, including the famous Sacsayhuaman, where the Incas’ construction of tightly placed stones created an...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (88)

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$82

Panama City Tour, Panama Canal & Casco Viejo

⭐ What Makes This Tour Different? This is not just a regular city tour — it's an authentic, comfortable, and well-curated experience designed to help …More

Panama City, Panama

4.5 (86)

Panama City Tour, Panama Canal & Casco Viejo

⭐ What Makes This Tour Different? This is not just a regular city tour — it's an authentic, comfortable, and well-curated experience designed to help...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (86)

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$30

Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

Enjoy a half day tour that takes you to Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, See the Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf …More

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

4.6 (86)

Christ Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Selarón Steps 6-Hour Tour

Enjoy a half day tour that takes you to Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, See the Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (86)

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$122

Spend a day visiting Guatemala's most active volcanoes on this day trip from Antigua! See the impressive Pacaya Volcano up close as you hike through …More

Antigua, Guatemala

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Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua

Spend a day visiting Guatemala's most active volcanoes on this day trip from Antigua! See the impressive Pacaya Volcano up close as you hike through...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (84)

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$98

Buenos Aires Bike Tour: North Districts, Recoleta and Palermo

Bike through Buenos Aires' Palermo, Puerto Madero and Recoleta neighborhoods on this 3-hour guided bike tour in the morning or afternoon. Visit major highlights of …More

Buenos Aires, Argentina

4.5 (79)

Buenos Aires Bike Tour: North Districts, Recoleta and Palermo

Bike through Buenos Aires' Palermo, Puerto Madero and Recoleta neighborhoods on this 3-hour guided bike tour in the morning or afternoon. Visit major highlights of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (79)

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$68

Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve | Pickup at Pisco Cruise Port

Imagine stepping off your ship and finding our team waiting just metres away, ready to take care of everything. No taxis to negotiate, no queues, …More

Paracas, Peru

4.6 (76)

Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve | Pickup at Pisco Cruise Port

Imagine stepping off your ship and finding our team waiting just metres away, ready to take care of everything. No taxis to negotiate, no queues,...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (76)

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$115

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Which Central & South America Half-day Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Central & South America Half-day Tours have Free Cancellation?

Central & South America Half-day Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Central & South America Half-day Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Central & South America trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Central & South America?