Wildlife Holidays in South America

Wildlife Tours in South America

With its astonishing biodiversity and captivating landscapes, our wildlife holidays in South America offer exceptional experiences. From encountering the elusive jaguar and exploring the kaleidoscopic marine life of the Galapagos Islands to exploring the rich Pantanal wetlands, you’ll come face to face with some of the world’s most incredible wildlife.

The Pantanal Wetlands, located primarily in Brazil, is a diverse ecosystem, home to a wealth of flora and fauna and is one of the most sought-after sightings here is the jaguar. Our Land of the Jaguar Photographic Safari is one of the most thrilling South America wildlife adventure holidays where you’ll go in search of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Exploring the waterways and floodplains of the Pantanal unveils a stunning array of wildlife, including caimans, capybaras giant anteaters and an abundance of bird species.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Galapagos Islands is a natural paradise for wildlife lovers where you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a living laboratory. Iconic animals such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies roam freely and you can get up close and personal to sea turtles, sea lions and penguins on snorkelling and walking trips.

Catamaran cruises are a great way to see wildlife in their natural habitats and you might even get to spot dolphins and whales depending on when you visit. Our wildlife holidays in South America let you explore the Galapagos islands of Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Genovesa and Mosquera and discover the native species that inhabit the surrounding coral reefs and crystal-clear waters. Each island showcases its own unique ecosystem and endemic species, such as the Galapagos giant tortoise and the waved albatross.

South America Wildlife Holidays

9 Days from £ 5979

£ 5729

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Search for the largest predator in the Americas

Wildlife

15 Days from £ 3779

£ 3529

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Experience diverse wonders, from the Amazon Rainforest and volcanoes to the wildlife of the Enchanted Islands

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Bring your camera to the Pantanal wetlands and try to snap the largest big cat in the Americas with expert help

Wildlife

15 Days from £ 8499

£ 8249

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

From the Amazon jungle to the Galapagos archipelago.

Wildlife

6 Days from £ 3899

£ 3649

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Walk (and snorkel) with the animals on an unforgettable wildlife-watching adventure

Wildlife

6 Days from £ 3899

£ 3649

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Walk (and snorkel) with the animals on an unforgettable wildlife-watching adventure

Wildlife

17 Days from £ 10499

£ 10249

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

The best of the Galapagos islands' scenery and wildlife

Wildlife

10 Days from £ 5599

£ 5349

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Sail around the Galapagos Islands by catamaran

Wildlife

10 Days from £ 5599

£ 5349

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Sail around the Galapagos Islands by catamaran

Wildlife

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This country is so diverse and exodus shows you that from the start! We started on the Caribbean side at Tortuguero and basically got soaked the whole 3 days we were there, it rained and it rained but our group got on with it with a smile. That area would have been wonderful if the weather hadn’t been against us but it was what it was!
We still suffered a bit of bad weather at Arenal and i never got to see the volcano as the cloud was on top of it all the time, the walk was lovely up to it though and the landscape is beautiful.
The weather started to improve as we travelled over to the pacific side , the birds and the wildlife are abundant , we saw that many sloths on this trip we stopped taking pictures of them ha
There are some long drives in this trip but never more than a couple of hours on the road without stopping, lots of views to look at and of course we stopped if the driver or guide saw anything interesting to see as well, (a couple of macaw’s were spotted and we pulled over to get some great photos)
The wildlife is all around you if you take the time to look, the leaf cutter ants and the ant highways through the forest floor , the frogs , the sloths… so much to see!
Whilst you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic for this trip , i would suggest that you are able to walk long distances and tackle some steep slopes. You can always sit by the pool if you don’t want to go on the hikes but you would miss out on the whole point of the holiday if that is what you aim to do.
Exodus pull it out the bag every time with the accommodation , all the rooms were lovely and well chosen , its one of the reasons i have booked with Exodus 4 times now.

jeanette hambrey Discover Costa Rica

Our party of four loved our itinerary, guide and boat. The days were filled with excursions, snorkeling and great food and lectures. We highly recommend the Solaris C excursion!

Debby Orsini Galapagos Escape – Solaris (Itinerary C)