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Nature Tours
Working with the finest, local naturalists and biologists, Southwind has a number of natural history journeys and destinations ideal for spotting wildlife or birding.
Peru Amazon Cruise
This voyage takes us deep into the world’s greatest wilderness through an ever-changing vista of lush tropical rainforest. Our riverboat, the newest and most luxurious in the Peruvian Amazon, plies these waters with comfort, elegance and attentive service, affording superb wildlife viewing from her observation deck. view details
Length: 10 days / 9 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $5,545
This voyage takes us deep into the world’s greatest wilderness through an ever-changing vista of lush tropical rainforest. Our riverboat, the newest and most luxurious in the Peruvian Amazon, plies these waters with comfort, elegance and attentive service, affording superb wildlife viewing from her observation deck. view details
Length: 10 days / 9 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $5,545
Tambopata Amazon Wildlife
Southeastern Peru is unsurpassed in terms of biodiversity and scenic beauty. Rainforest and savannah meet cloud and elfin forests and at the heart of this astounding array of natural habitats lies the Tambopata Macaw Research Center. Proximity to a Macaw clay lick allows guests to observe or photograph at close-range the Amazon's greatest avian spectacle. Nature hikes and excursions offer opportunities to learn about the complex symbiotic relationships in a primary rainforest and observe a wide variety of plants and wildlife. view details
Length: 8 days / 7 nights
Season: April - November
Rating: Grade II
Land Cost From: from $2,095
Southeastern Peru is unsurpassed in terms of biodiversity and scenic beauty. Rainforest and savannah meet cloud and elfin forests and at the heart of this astounding array of natural habitats lies the Tambopata Macaw Research Center. Proximity to a Macaw clay lick allows guests to observe or photograph at close-range the Amazon's greatest avian spectacle. Nature hikes and excursions offer opportunities to learn about the complex symbiotic relationships in a primary rainforest and observe a wide variety of plants and wildlife. view details
Length: 8 days / 7 nights
Season: April - November
Rating: Grade II
Land Cost From: from $2,095
Manu Rainforest Adventure
At more than 4.6 million acres (approx. the size of the state of Massachusetts), Manu National Park, in southeastern Peru, is the second largest tropical rainforest reserve on earth and the most important park in the Amazon! Designed to maximize wildlife viewing while learning about the rainforest, this exciting, low-impact adventure offers the best, first-hand understanding of this incredible reserve! view details
Length: 12 days / 11 nights
Season: May - October
Rating: Grade III
Land Cost From: from $4,065
At more than 4.6 million acres (approx. the size of the state of Massachusetts), Manu National Park, in southeastern Peru, is the second largest tropical rainforest reserve on earth and the most important park in the Amazon! Designed to maximize wildlife viewing while learning about the rainforest, this exciting, low-impact adventure offers the best, first-hand understanding of this incredible reserve! view details
Length: 12 days / 11 nights
Season: May - October
Rating: Grade III
Land Cost From: from $4,065
Amazon Rainforest Cruise aboard the M/Y Tucano
The Amazon River is 7 miles wide near Manaus. It drains a 2.3 million square mile basin that contains the earth's largest tract of tropical forest. 60% of this region, known as Amazonia, lies within Brazil, and has beckoned explorers since the Spaniard Orellana first navigated the river in 1542. Using an air-conditioned, 18-passenger riverboat as our base, we watch for birds in the treetops, study plants in the forest, swim off of white sand beaches, fish for piranha in black water streams, search for caiman at night, and visit local river communities. view details
Length: 11 days / 10 nights
Season: March - December
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $3,185
The Amazon River is 7 miles wide near Manaus. It drains a 2.3 million square mile basin that contains the earth's largest tract of tropical forest. 60% of this region, known as Amazonia, lies within Brazil, and has beckoned explorers since the Spaniard Orellana first navigated the river in 1542. Using an air-conditioned, 18-passenger riverboat as our base, we watch for birds in the treetops, study plants in the forest, swim off of white sand beaches, fish for piranha in black water streams, search for caiman at night, and visit local river communities. view details
Length: 11 days / 10 nights
Season: March - December
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $3,185
Pantanal Nature Safari
The Pantanal is one of nature's last frontiers, an overlooked wilderness covering 89,000 square miles at the heart of South America. It is a patchwork of ecological niches — sparkling lakes, clear rivers, dense gallery forests, open savannahs and forested islands — containing the earth's greatest concentration of tropical fauna including more than 650 species of birds, 260 species of fish, 80 species of mammals and 1,700 species of plants! Our base for enjoying South America's richest natural history experience is the comfortable Caiman Ecological Refuge, a private 131,000 acre ranch/reserve. view details
Length: 10 days / 9 nights
Season: April - November
Rating: Grade II
Land Cost From: from $2,745
The Pantanal is one of nature's last frontiers, an overlooked wilderness covering 89,000 square miles at the heart of South America. It is a patchwork of ecological niches — sparkling lakes, clear rivers, dense gallery forests, open savannahs and forested islands — containing the earth's greatest concentration of tropical fauna including more than 650 species of birds, 260 species of fish, 80 species of mammals and 1,700 species of plants! Our base for enjoying South America's richest natural history experience is the comfortable Caiman Ecological Refuge, a private 131,000 acre ranch/reserve. view details
Length: 10 days / 9 nights
Season: April - November
Rating: Grade II
Land Cost From: from $2,745
Ultimate Brazil
This exciting soft-adventure provides an exceptional overview of Brazil. We explore some of the country’s foremost reserves — relatively unknown Itatiaia, the nation’s first national park and a region of uncommon beauty with both primary and secondary Atlantic rainforest; the pristine northeastern beaches of Praia do Forte; and Iguaçu Falls, one of the world’s great natural wonders. In addition we tour two of the country’s most colorful and historic cities, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia. view details
Length: 14 days / 13 nights
Season: April - November
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $4,325
This exciting soft-adventure provides an exceptional overview of Brazil. We explore some of the country’s foremost reserves — relatively unknown Itatiaia, the nation’s first national park and a region of uncommon beauty with both primary and secondary Atlantic rainforest; the pristine northeastern beaches of Praia do Forte; and Iguaçu Falls, one of the world’s great natural wonders. In addition we tour two of the country’s most colorful and historic cities, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia. view details
Length: 14 days / 13 nights
Season: April - November
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $4,325
Galápagos Wildlife Odyssey
Brought to the world’s attention by Darwin's famous 1835 visit, and declared a World Heritage Site in 1978, Galápagos is Ecuador's largest national park. Opposing ocean currents buffet the volcanic islands, resulting in a unique environment which provides the perfect setting for birds, plants and reptiles which are are not found anywhere else on earth! This is one of the few destinations where travelers of all ages can share the fascination of approachable wildlife and enjoy great weather and easy-paced activities. view details
Length: 11 days / 10 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $4,535
Brought to the world’s attention by Darwin's famous 1835 visit, and declared a World Heritage Site in 1978, Galápagos is Ecuador's largest national park. Opposing ocean currents buffet the volcanic islands, resulting in a unique environment which provides the perfect setting for birds, plants and reptiles which are are not found anywhere else on earth! This is one of the few destinations where travelers of all ages can share the fascination of approachable wildlife and enjoy great weather and easy-paced activities. view details
Length: 11 days / 10 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $4,535
Galápagos & Machu Picchu
Experience two of South America’s most important and renowned destinations on one exciting tour. The Galápagos, a foremost natural history destination offers visitors the chance to watch and photograph unique species of wildlife, learn about our planet and how species evolved, and observe animal behaviors not normally seen including courtship rituals, nest building and/or the rearing of young! Machu Picchu, the jewel of Inca architecture, a site created in harmony with its natural surroundings allows visitors a glimpse into a not too distant, fascinating past. view details
Length: 17 days / 16 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $7,475
Experience two of South America’s most important and renowned destinations on one exciting tour. The Galápagos, a foremost natural history destination offers visitors the chance to watch and photograph unique species of wildlife, learn about our planet and how species evolved, and observe animal behaviors not normally seen including courtship rituals, nest building and/or the rearing of young! Machu Picchu, the jewel of Inca architecture, a site created in harmony with its natural surroundings allows visitors a glimpse into a not too distant, fascinating past. view details
Length: 17 days / 16 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $7,475
Lake District Odyssey
Chile and Argentina’s Lake District is one of the most arrestingly beautiful destinations in the world! Rolling hills and valleys caress the Pacific before soaring inland to snow-glazed volcanos. Quaint farms and villages, whose charming residents are descended from German immigrants, are carved out of dense, temperate rainforest lush with bamboo, rhubarb and fuchsia. Dazzling turquoise lakes embrace tracts of unspoiled forest, rich river estuaries and flower-dotted alpine meadows. All of this is showcased in some of South America’s top national parks. On this first-class vacation, ideal for families, couples and individuals, active days are complimented by comfortable nights at some of the area’s finest hotels and lodges, gourmet meals and gracious local hosts. view details
Length: 11 days / 10 nights
Season: October - April
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $4,475
Chile and Argentina’s Lake District is one of the most arrestingly beautiful destinations in the world! Rolling hills and valleys caress the Pacific before soaring inland to snow-glazed volcanos. Quaint farms and villages, whose charming residents are descended from German immigrants, are carved out of dense, temperate rainforest lush with bamboo, rhubarb and fuchsia. Dazzling turquoise lakes embrace tracts of unspoiled forest, rich river estuaries and flower-dotted alpine meadows. All of this is showcased in some of South America’s top national parks. On this first-class vacation, ideal for families, couples and individuals, active days are complimented by comfortable nights at some of the area’s finest hotels and lodges, gourmet meals and gracious local hosts. view details
Length: 11 days / 10 nights
Season: October - April
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $4,475
Hiking the Patagonian Andes
Southern Argentina and Chile share an immense expanse known as Patagonia — a land where nature rules supreme. Sculpted by massive glaciers, the Andes lying between the countries were transformed into the lofty peaks and granite spires that are among the most arresting mountain destinations on earth. East of the Continental Divide, the landscapes surrounding Los Glaciares Park are barren, desert-like plains. While to the west, the peaks of Torres del Paine are enveloped in dense forests, wildflower-dotted meadows and sparkling lakes. At the southernmost tip of the range where the Andes meet the ocean lies Tierra del Fuego with its alluring vistas of glaciers, sea and jagged summits. In addition to epic scenery and the colorful gaucho culture of local estancias, the region boasts plentiful wildlife — guanaco, ñandú, condor, fox, penguins and dozens of bird species. view details
Length: 15 days / 14 nights
Season: October - March
Rating: Grade III
Land Cost From: from $5,595
Southern Argentina and Chile share an immense expanse known as Patagonia — a land where nature rules supreme. Sculpted by massive glaciers, the Andes lying between the countries were transformed into the lofty peaks and granite spires that are among the most arresting mountain destinations on earth. East of the Continental Divide, the landscapes surrounding Los Glaciares Park are barren, desert-like plains. While to the west, the peaks of Torres del Paine are enveloped in dense forests, wildflower-dotted meadows and sparkling lakes. At the southernmost tip of the range where the Andes meet the ocean lies Tierra del Fuego with its alluring vistas of glaciers, sea and jagged summits. In addition to epic scenery and the colorful gaucho culture of local estancias, the region boasts plentiful wildlife — guanaco, ñandú, condor, fox, penguins and dozens of bird species. view details
Length: 15 days / 14 nights
Season: October - March
Rating: Grade III
Land Cost From: from $5,595
New! Paine Towers Lodge Adventure
Created in 1970 and given World Heritage status in ‘78, Torres del Paine Park — one of the world’s most stunning mountain destinations — boasts dense southern beech forests, rolling meadows swathed in daisies and lupines, multi-hued lakes bobbing with turquoise icebergs and immense glaciers clawing their way down from the only Continental Ice Cap outside of the poles. This wonderful, soul-inspiring wilderness offers what many feel is South America’s best hiking experience. In addition, this relatively un-traveled region supports 105 species of birds including flamingos, swans, upland geese, ibises, Magellanic woodpeckers, penguins and condors as well as unusual flora like the evergreen southern beech and deciduous apple-berry bush. Towering above it all are the awe-inspiring spires whose near-vertical walls are world-renowned. Comparing favorably to Yosemite, Paine should be on every hiker’s list. view details
Length: 10 days / 9 nights
Season: November - March
Rating: Grade III
Land Cost From: from $4,095
Created in 1970 and given World Heritage status in ‘78, Torres del Paine Park — one of the world’s most stunning mountain destinations — boasts dense southern beech forests, rolling meadows swathed in daisies and lupines, multi-hued lakes bobbing with turquoise icebergs and immense glaciers clawing their way down from the only Continental Ice Cap outside of the poles. This wonderful, soul-inspiring wilderness offers what many feel is South America’s best hiking experience. In addition, this relatively un-traveled region supports 105 species of birds including flamingos, swans, upland geese, ibises, Magellanic woodpeckers, penguins and condors as well as unusual flora like the evergreen southern beech and deciduous apple-berry bush. Towering above it all are the awe-inspiring spires whose near-vertical walls are world-renowned. Comparing favorably to Yosemite, Paine should be on every hiker’s list. view details
Length: 10 days / 9 nights
Season: November - March
Rating: Grade III
Land Cost From: from $4,095
Galápagos Wildlife Odyssey aboard the M/Y La Pinta
Brought to the world’s attention by Darwin's famous 1835 visit, and declared a World Heritage Site in 1978, Galápagos is Ecuador's largest national park. Opposing ocean currents buffet the volcanic islands, resulting in a unique environment which provides the perfect setting for birds, plants and reptiles which are are not found anywhere else on earth! This is one of the few destinations where travelers of all ages can share the fascination of approachable wildlife and enjoy great weather and easy-paced activities. view details
Length: 11 days / 10 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $5,985
Brought to the world’s attention by Darwin's famous 1835 visit, and declared a World Heritage Site in 1978, Galápagos is Ecuador's largest national park. Opposing ocean currents buffet the volcanic islands, resulting in a unique environment which provides the perfect setting for birds, plants and reptiles which are are not found anywhere else on earth! This is one of the few destinations where travelers of all ages can share the fascination of approachable wildlife and enjoy great weather and easy-paced activities. view details
Length: 11 days / 10 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade I
Land Cost From: from $5,985
Galápagos & Machu Picchu aboard the M/Y La Pinta
Experience two of South America’s most important and renowned destinations on one exciting tour. The Galápagos, a foremost natural history destination offers visitors the chance to watch and photograph unique species of wildlife, learn about our planet and how species evolved, and observe animal behaviors not normally seen including courtship rituals, nest building and/or the rearing of young! Machu Picchu, the jewel of Inca architecture, a site created in harmony with its natural surroundings allows visitors a glimpse into a not too distant, fascinating past. view details
Length: 17 days / 16 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade II
Land Cost From: from $8,765
Experience two of South America’s most important and renowned destinations on one exciting tour. The Galápagos, a foremost natural history destination offers visitors the chance to watch and photograph unique species of wildlife, learn about our planet and how species evolved, and observe animal behaviors not normally seen including courtship rituals, nest building and/or the rearing of young! Machu Picchu, the jewel of Inca architecture, a site created in harmony with its natural surroundings allows visitors a glimpse into a not too distant, fascinating past. view details
Length: 17 days / 16 nights
Season: Year-round
Rating: Grade II
Land Cost From: from $8,765
