South & Central America Day Tours
Below are Goway’s Central & South America day tours and extensions listed in alphabetical order by city. They combine well with our Central & South America stopovers/city breaks. As experts in customizing itineraries to suit your personal interests, time available and budget, we look forward to being of service to you.
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Quito: Cotopaxi Volcano Helicopter Scenic Adventure
Experience the wonders of Cotopaxi Volcano from high in the air on this scenic helicopter tour. This short flight over and around this world-famous peak is the best way to see one of the highest active volcanoes in the world and appreciate its nearly-perfect conical shape.- Duration:
- 56 Minutes
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Panama Transcontinental Train
The historic Panama Canal Railway offers an unforgettable experience with spectacular views of the landscape at the heart of the Panama Canal Watershed. Recreate the experience of the California Gold Rush and enjoy the spectacular landscape at the heart of the Panama Canal Watershed from the comfort of your train cabin. The huge panoramic train windows allow you to see breathtaking views as you weave in and out of lush tropical rainforest along the Panama Canal. The Panama Canal Railway offers an unforgettable experience on the first railroad to join the two oceans. The train can be taken in the morning from Panama City or in the evening from Colon, EcoCircuitos highly recommends taking the train in the morning, as it offers incredible views of mystic morning fog lifting off the rainforest and the chance of combining this unique experience with other day tour options in the Colon Province, like the Fort San Lorenzo and the colonial town of Portobelo.- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips, Rail Travel Ideas
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Quito: Avenue of the Volcanoes Helicopter Scenic Adventure
Experience Ecuador’s famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes” from high in the air on this scenic helicopter tour. This aerial journey takes you over Sangay, Tungurahua, and massive Chimborazo, which was long thought to be the tallest mountain in the world.- Duration:
- 89 Minutes
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Cusco: LIMO Restaurant
Enjoy dinner overlooking the picturesque central plaza of Cusco, Peru. Dining at Limo, one of Cusco’s best-loved restaurants, you’ll enjoy gourmet Peruvian cuisine, such as alpaca steaks or tiradito, and classical cocktails like the pisco sour that’ll have you truly understanding why people flock to Limo the world over.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Cusco: Night Tour
Take an evening to see Cusco lit up beneath the stars. On this guided tour of Cusco, you’ll walk the streets at night, visiting Incan temples, night markets, and hotbeds of nightlife before learning to make the national drink, the pisco sour, at the Pisco Museum.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Cusco: Unique Dining at Cicciolina Restaurant
Get a taste of Cusco’s emerging culinary scene with this dining experience at Cicciolina Restaurant. Located near Cusco’s central plaza, Cicciolina blends New Andean, Mediterranean, and international flavours to create memorable cuisine that is celebrated the city (and the world) over.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Cusco: Unique Dining at MAP Cafe
Experience an unforgettable dinner at MAP Café, dining in a crystal cube in the midst of pre-Colombian artefacts and artworks. This avant garde restaurant offers incredible gourmet cuisine in one of the most stunning settings imaginable. It blends delicious flavours and timeless art into a dining experience you won’t soon forget.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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La Paz: Unique Dining Dinner Experience
Indulge in a delicious prix fixe meal in the heart of Bolivia’s largest city. Dining at the Plaza Hotel, you’ll feast on a three-course dinner and enjoy a glass of wine in the midst of La Paz’s valley, enjoying an excellent view of the surrounding countryside to accompany your gourmet meal.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Lima: Casa Aliaga Visit: VIP
The Aliaga House is as old as Lima itself. When conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded the capital city on Jan. 18, 1535, he gave the plot adjacent to that of the Government Palace to his trusted ally Jeronimo de Aliaga, so they could be neighbors.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips, Luxury and Beyond
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Monteverde: Nature Night Tour
Explore the famous cloud forest of Monteverde by flashlight, spotting incredible animals like snakes, spiders, and tree frogs that thrive at nighttime. This nature hike is a great way to engage with animals in their own environment and an unforgettable glimpse of the rainforest at night.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Paracas: Champagne Bites & Luxury Yacht Ballestas Islands: VIP
Experience the incredible Ballestas Islands with a flute of champagne in hand on this VIP yacht excursion. Enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres on a luxury yacht voyage through these islands where you can spot penguins and sea lions, as well as the mysterious geoglyph, the Candelabro.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips, Luxury and Beyond
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Quito: Unique Dining Dinner Experience
Take advantage of Ecuador’s amazing variety of food and drink on this dinner night out. Head to La Ronda Restaurant for a prix fixe dinner and glass of wine in the heart of Quito, enjoying Ecuadorian culinary delights in one of the city’s most celebrated eateries.- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Atacama Chile Hot Air Ballooning
Take a hot air balloon ride over the Atacama Desert, experiencing the world’s driest non-polar desert from an unforgettable vantage point. As you float above the craggy rocks and flat plains of the desert and enjoy the spectacular panoramas, you’ll know you’ve captured a memory that’ll last a lifetime.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Buenos Aires: Evita Half Day Tour
Explore the footsteps of Eva Peron a.k.a. Evita on this half day tour of Buenos Aires. Moving from the Retiro Railway Station to the Evita Museum in Palermo, you’ll see iconic spots from her life, such as the balcony in Plaza de Mayo where she gave her famous address to the workers of Argentina.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Colonia: City Half Day Tour
The old city of Colonia, which holds the main attractions, is quite small, and can be easily walked in a single day. It is filled with old colonial buildings and cobbled streets, and is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Cusco: Chincheros Indian Market & Weaving Town Half Day Tour
Head to the Andean town of Chincheros, commonly known as “The Birthplace of the Rainbow.” Here, you’ll visit Incan ruins, Andean village houses, and an elaborate colonial church as well as tour marketplaces, surveying the colourful arts and crafts of the local community.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Cusco: Culinary Walking Tour
Embark on a walking tour to some of Cusco’s best local restaurants. Admire the colonial architecture of Cusco and sample great local dishes as you head throughout the city, passing from the LIMO Restaurant to the Inka Grill and finally to the Calle del Medio.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Cusco: Ollantaytambo Ruins Full Day Tour
Visit the ruins of the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, an important strategic centre in the Sacred Valley of the Inca. You’ll explore the city ruins, tour the Ollantaytambo Fortress, and learn about the city’s religious and astronomical importance.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Cusco: Pisac Ruins Full Day Tour
Take a day in Cusco to explore the Inca ruins of Pisac. Located above the modern town that shares the same name, the Pisac ruins present an opportunity to examine various forms of Incan architecture and learn about the different modes of Incan society.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Lima: Larco Museum visit with the Curator Half Day Tour: VIP
Combine a love of food and history on this VIP tour to the Larco Museum in Lima. First, dine on gourmet Peruvian cuisine at the museum’s restaurant. Afterwards, take a private tour alongside the museum curator, surveying its historical galleries and learning about over 3,000 years of Peru’s pre-Colombian history.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Lima: Unique Dining at Amoramar Restaurant
With its art gallery, meeting rooms and orchid shop, it's clear that Amor Amar is more than just a fantastic restaurant; it's the full Barranco experience. Amor Amar is situated on the grounds of a converted courtyard. Part of the dining room is open-air, and an art gallery and a florist shop are on-site. The menu is half Peruvian classics and half fusion-y dishes. Their pisco sours with aji amarillo (yellow chile peppers) and milhoja puff pastries, layered with chocolate and lucuma, a local fruit, are fantastic.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Lima: Unique Dining at Cala Restaurant
Sitting right on the Pacific Ocean, with stunning views, particularly at sunset, CALA Restaurant offers a new and different experience for dining in Lima. With a fusion of Peruvian and Mediterranean flavors in a cozy and warm atmosphere, enjoy a cocktail while you watch the sunset and then, a delicious dinner will be served surrounded by the soothing sound of the sea.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Lima: Unique Dining at Huaca Pucllana
Enjoy a gourmet meal in a setting from pre-Colombian times with a dinner at Huaca Pucllana. This archaeological compound’s restaurant serves gourmet Peruvian cuisine amongst ruins from over 1,300 years ago, offering a taste of Lima’s dominant culinary scene in an unforgettable setting.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Lima: Unique Dining at Mangos Restaurant
The Mangos restaurant has been part of Lima's gastronomic scene for over 15 years, growing along with the gastronomic boom of recent times. Its new menu and stunning views of Lima's bay are reasons enough to visit this restaurant. Add to this the fine dining and you have a perfect night out in Lima.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips
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Lima: Urban Kitchen Learn to Cook Like a Peruvian
Get in touch with the culinary wonders of Peru’s capital city. Tour a local market and select local produce and meats before returning to the urban kitchen to put together a Peruvian fusion meal under the guidance of your expert chef guide.- Duration:
- 3 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
- Trip Type:
- Day Trips