School Tours to South America

Explore South America's ancient civilisations, vibrant ecosystems, and rich cultures



South America is an enormous continent, where Andean peaks tower over Amazonian rainforests and Incan ruins stand side by side with vibrant modern cities. From Ecuador's Galapagos Islands to Chile's Atacama Desert, a school trip to South America will be a journey of discovery.

Looking for an adventure that just isn't possible anywhere else on the planet? The types of trips we can offer are perfect for developing leadership skills and promoting teamwork.

Students can focus on subjects such as jungle ecology and wildlife conservation or volcanoes and geology. Alternatively, your school may wish to experience the broadest possible tour by travelling to several destinations on a true South American expedition, places like Peru's Machu Picchu, the jungles of Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina.

The jungles and high mountain plateaus of South America have attracted adventure seekers since the continent first came to the imagination of European explorers. Unlike the Northern half of America, the land remains largely untamed and filled with wonderful treasures, both natural and man made. School groups visiting South America can learn Spanish in world cities like Buenos Aires and Santiago, explore the rain forests of Brazil, or visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Galapogos Islands.

In Central America, a jungle adventure to Costa Rica is one of our most popular trips, with students studying environmental issues as well as enjoying more activities than most of us get to experience in a lifetime. Read more above our South and Central America school tours below, or use the form if you would like us to tailor make a South American Tour for your school.

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South American Adventures for Educational Travel

Popular South America trip March 2026 !

Conservation in the Galapagos Islands - Ecuador

Location: South America, Ecuador
Subjects: Conservation Wildlife Animal Care


Help expert conservationists collect valuable scientific data and look after the Galapagos Islands' biodiverse and unique ecosystems. Join us to learn more about the Galapagos wildlife, flora and fauna, as Charles Darwin did almost 200 years ago!

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Conservation in the Galapagos Islands - Ecuador
Conservation in the Galapagos Islands - Ecuador

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Help expert conservationists collect valuable scientific data and look after the Galapagos Islands' biodiverse and unique ecosystems. Join us to learn more about the Galapagos wildlife, flora and fauna, as Charles Darwin did almost 200 years ago!
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Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico 
Costa Rica, Colombia and Mexico 

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Discover the vibrant cultures of Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico with Tru. Explore stunning landscapes, practice Spanish, and connect deeply with local communities. Perfect for students ready to explore beyond the classroom.
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Peru School Expedition
Peru School Expedition

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Encompassing the Inca Trail and the Amazon rainforest, this programme will engage and challenge your students while they support conservation work deep in the jungle as well as a school in Cusco.
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Amazon Rainforest Conservation & Animal Rehabilitation

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Join our Amazon Rainforest Conservation & Animal Rehabilitation and help us protect the incredible local biodiversity. You will live in the jungle as you help rehabilitate animals for release and support staff in their research work.
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International Youth Expeditions

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Professionally led school expeditions. Take your students on an adventure that will ignite a passion for travel, develop leadership skills and make lifelong memories.
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Peru Spanish experience

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A language trip with a difference! Take your Spanish students on an unforgettable and very different learning experience, they'll be polishing up on their language skills on a once in a lifetime adventure
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