Explore the Plaza de Mayo, where Evita addressed crowds of thousands, and the colorful neighborhood of La Boca in Buenos Aires, visit a Gaucho estancia for an authentic Argentine lunch and ferry across the Rio de la Plata to historic Colonia de Sacramento.

Boat down the New River through Belize City and lush jungle to the Lamanai ruins, walk through the rainforest canopy on bridges and cables suspended high in the trees, float through underground caves in Cayo, and see pyramids at the Caracol Mayan ruins.

Discover the breathtaking beaches, imposing mountains and impressive architecture in Brazil’s capital of Rio de Janeiro. Visit the breathtaking Iguaçu Waterfalls and fly to Argentina’s capital of Buenos Aires to see the Presidential Palace, Casa Rosada.

Our tour of Brazil explores the country’s city life along with its incredible natural wonders. Play football with locals and take a samba class while you tour Rio de Janeiro’s biggest attractions before spotting wildlife on an exciting hike through the Amazon rainforest. Finish off your tour with a visit to the Ilha Grande, complete with stunning white sand beaches.

From the wide Parisian boulevards and European architecture of Buenos Aires, neo-gothic basilicas and horseback riding gauchos of Argentine estancias to the magnificent beauty and thundering power of the Igauzú Falls.

Costa Rica is a fairly small country, but it is still one of the most biologically diverse regions in the world. Visitors can explore the Pacific or Caribbean coasts, volcanoes, and rainforests and encounter countless species of mammal, insect, reptile, and bird. While the environment is impressive, there is much more to tempt visitors to Costa Rica. Adventure awaits around every corner, and the unique culture of La Pura Vida beckons through food, music, and art.

Ecuador is a democratic republic in South America and straddles the equator. It is a presidential republic and became independent in 1830. Quito is the capital city which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for having the best preserved and least altered historic centre in Latin America. Ecuador is home to a great variety of species, many of them endemic like those of the Galapagos Islands.

Peru is a multi-ethnic country, a melting pot that has created a variety of expressions in art, literature, and music. It was home to two of the great ancient civilizations, and while it now boasts the modern urban centres of Lima and Cusco, in many of the small villages the old ways have been preserved and are respected throughout the country. A trip to Peru is more than a visit; for many, the experience is life changing.

Our first full tour of Chile explores the capital city of Santiago and the nearby coastal town of Valparaiso. The true highlight, though, is the time spent in the gorgeous town of Puerto Varas, which offers views of snow-capped Osorno Volcano and Calbuco Volcano; and Chiloe Island, full of character, colourful churches, and excellent spots to view wildlife.

Visit a coffee plantation to see how beans are harvested and roasted, see colorful colonial houses and traditional arts and crafts in Antioquian, discover a forward-thinking metropolis of Medellin that was once known for crime, and enjoy the impressive architecture and Afro-Caribbean influences of the Cartagena region.

Experience the culture and natural splendor of Costa Rica on this immersive service learning trip. Spend four days in the rural community of Santos, engaging in service learning activities like painting a school, planting a community garden, or picking up litter. Then, relax on the picturesque white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio, and visit Manuel Antonio National Park to observe monkeys, sea turtles, sloths and other tropical species in their native habitat. Continue your educational adventure with a rainforest canopy tour and crocodile safari in Costal Puntarenas.

Give back by volunteering in the rural community of Santos, where you will engage in service learning activities like painting a local school, planting a community garden, or simply picking up litter to beautify the natural landscape. Explore the great outdoors further by kayaking around Lake Arenal, then test the waters of nature's Jacuzzi at the nearby hot springs and learn how coffee gets from farm to table on our Bio Coffee Adventure.

Immerse yourself in local culture while giving back to the community on this service learning trip to the Dominican Republic. See the highlights of the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo, then travel to Jarabacoa to learn about local agriculture and wildlife and to start your service project.

History, philanthropy and festivity come together to make your tour a uniquely worthwhile excursion. You’ll experience Mayan architecture at its most impressive. You’ll visit some of the region’s most idyllic locales. And your services will be put to good use where they are truly needed most.

See the 5,000-foot-tall active Arenal Volcano, kayak across the crystalline Lake Arenal and relax in its numerous bubbling hot springs, then strap yourself into a harness for the ultimate rainforest experience as you soar through the canopy on a zip line.

See turtle nesting grounds, massive manatees and giant iguanas in Tortuguero, relax in hot springs and kayak on crystalline lakes in Arenal, and travel up to Monteverde to spot howler monkeys and colorful tree frogs hidden under a cover of clouds.

This tour is the perfect balance between nature and culture: Take adventures kayaking across Lake Arenal and ziplining through wildlife-rich rainforests, and experience Costa Rican culture when you visit a coffee plantation and interact with students at a local school.

Prepare for a spiritual awakening as you embark on this two-week journey through the Costa Rican countryside. Along the way, your invaluable contributions will touch the lives of many local residents at the schools and churches that your group will be assisting.

See Costa Rica from the Pacific to the Caribbean, and experience the highlights of this biodiverse Latin American country. Get up close and personal with the famous turtles of Tortuguero. Experience the Sarapiqui River by kayak and continue your active adventure with a thrilling mountain bike ride at the foot of a real volcano. Take some time to relax in Arenal’s natural hot springs, then strap in for the ultimate rainforest experience: a zip line canopy tour in Rincón de La Vieja.

On this 8-day unforgettable adventure, you’ll discover breathtaking volcanoes, serene lakes and what it means to change people’s lives forever. From San José to Coastal Puntarenas, your experience will leave a mark on both the locals you’ll encounter, as well as on yourself.

Say “pura vida” to the monkeys, sloths and parrots as the plentiful wildlife will surely put a smile on your face. Then spread joy on a visit to local students where you’ll truly sense the jovial culture of ticos. Can’t get enough? Add a splash of white water rafting!

Get the perfect balance of adventure and altruism in the heart of the Peruvian Andes. Once the capital of the ancient Inca empire, Cuzco and the mountain citadel Machu Picchu are steeped in Spanish colonial history. When you aren’t exploring the vast archaeological remains, you’ll be working with a local organization to create sustainable improvements in a Sacred Valley community.

Explore north of San Cristobal where 2,000-year-old drawings cover the walls of the Pomier Caves. Then return to modern Santo Domingo where merengue music lures you into one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant capitals. Walk the cobblestone streets in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus. And take in the late Gothic architecture with Romanesque characteristics. Then try to spy hundreds of species of tropical flora and fauna en route to one of Puerto Plata’s best-kept secrets. Cool off from your day of discovery at natural waterslides and experience the Damajagua Waterfalls etched out of limestone.

Jump from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere in a second in Ecuador. Aside from the Mitad del Mundo monument marking the line of the equator, you can visit the hot springs of the Amazon Basin, the steaming volcano of Tungurahua, and the bubbling waterfall of el Pailon del Diablo—the Devil’s Cauldron. Between the hiking, climbing and swimming, this is one tour that will keep you on your feet.

Visit Ecuador and experience local culture while giving back to the community on this immersive service learning trip. See the highlights of the Ecuadorian capital of Quito, then travel to rural Ecuador to learn about farm life and provided much needed support to impoverished communities. Volunteer activities may include teaching children English, feeding farm animals, shearing wool, organic farming, or other tasks designed to give back while working alongside locals and learning about their culture.

Jump from the northern to the southern hemisphere in an instant at the equator monument in Quito, fly to San Christobal Island and swim among tropical fish, spot turtles, see penguins and explore lava tunnels as you island-hop through the Galapagos.

Take a guided tour of Ecuador's beautiful capital, Quito where you'll learn about the history of the area. Experience the natural beauty of the Galapagos by taking a day-long guided hike up Sierra Negra Volcano. Snorkel with tropical fish, venture through lava tunnels and visit the Darwin Research Station as you explore all of the highlights of the islands.

Experience the best of Belize on this Girl Guides of Canada adventure that will take you from rainforests to coral reefs while teaching you about the wildlife and history of this beautiful country.

Explore everything from the hot springs of Arenal Volcano to the tropical canopies of Monteverde on this educational adventure for Girl Guides of Canada through the lush Costa Rican landscape.

Visit Guatemala and experience mementos of millennia past, from ruins of the ancient Maya civilization to Colonial cathedrals. Walk the cobblestone streets of Antigua, which houses one of the world’s most well-preserved collections of Spanish Baroque architecture. Take a boat cruise around Lake Atitlan, and get a full panoramic view of the three volcanoes rising out of its surface. Shop at the Chichicastenango market, and get an eyeful of the brilliant textile patterns for which Guatemala is famous. Then watch the sun set over the blue-green lake of Yaxhá, a former city of the ancient Maya civilization.

Marvel at all the rainforest has to offer on this experiential tour. Featuring a visit to the Arenal hot springs, an organic pineapple tasting experience, river kayaking and more. Enjoy some relaxation with morning yoga before diving into the Caribbean culture with authentic dance and cooking classes.

¡Hola Peru! Travel coast to coast on this immersive insider's tour as you take part in authentic cooking, dance and pottery classes. Visit the Sacred Valley and Pisac crafts market before gazing in awe at the ruins of Machu Picchu. Close out your trip with time in Lima, where you'll experience the vibrant local culture and breathtaking architecture overlooking the Pacific.

¡Pura vida! The best way to learn the real meaning behind Costa Rica's official motto is by hearing it straight from the locals. Spend the morning learning vocabulary for a new theme each day so you're ready to get out there and practice what you learned.

Explore the vast Plaza de la Constitución in Mexico’s capital, climb the ancient pyramids at Teotihuacan, feel the spray from the sparkling Agua Azul Falls, bask on white-sand beaches in Playa del Carmen, and see the huge 365-stepped pyramid in Chichén Itzá.

See the bubbling 6,285-foot-high Rincón de La Vieja Volcano, ride a horse to the cooling hacienda’s waterfalls, kayak on Arenal’s pristine lake, make your way up to Costa Rica’s Cloud Forest in Monteverde, and see cows, horses, and cowboys in Guanacaste.

Discover the waterway that revolutionized global trade in Panama. Learn the history behind the remarkable feat of engineering at the Panama Canal, and journey on to soak in the number of other remarkable landmarks in Panama, a center of cultural and biological diversity. Visit the Biomuseo, an ecological history museum designed by the famed deconstructivist architect Frank Gehry. Learn more about biological diversity, sustainability and conservation at the Punta Culebra Nature Center, Sloth Sanctuary and Nature Labs, and Chagres National Park. Then leave the museums and see the diverse Panamanian wildlife in person, hiking, biking and kayaking through the countryside.

Explore two Central American countries in one incredible trip! From the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal to Bocas del Toro's tropical rainforest, you'll experience all Panama has to offer on the first leg of your journey. Then it's time to cross the border into Costa Rica, where you'll enjoy relaxing time at the beach before getting your adventure on with a canopy zipline tour, volcano hike, and more!

Explore Peru’s bustling capital of Lima, immerse yourself in the country's history at the Museum of Archeology and Anthropology and then experience it yourself with a trip to Cuzco, and the famous “Lost City of the Incas”, Machu Picchu.

Wander through the parks and beaches of the Miraflores District in Lima, visit the Indian Market in Pisac, ride a train up to the Incan city of Machu Picchu, travel to Lake Titicaca to explore its artificial islands and visit an indigenous Uros Island family.

Marvel at the ruins of this 15th century estate built for Incan Emperor Pachacuti and glimpse into Inca life of the past. You’ll also have a chance to explore surrounding areas, from the Sacred Valley of the Incas close to Cuzco, the Inca capital, and the heights of the ancient mile-long, stone-paved trail called Intipunku that offers a stunning vista of Machu Picchu.

Get a taste of Renaissance Spain in Puerto Rico’s capital city of San Juan’s 16th century historic district, explore El Morro, one of the oldest standing forts in the Caribbean, bask on Luquillo Beach and snorkel over reefs in the Spanish Virgin Islands.

Study the Spanish language and culture in Mérida under the guidance of experienced teachers and native speakers. Then trek to one of the fastest growing towns in the world, Playa del Carmen, with white-sanded beaches and gorgeous blue water to put your improved language skills to use.

Go to the center of the earth. Then walk in the footsteps of Darwin, and see centenarian giant tortoises around a volcanic archipelago. Just when you get your head around the theory of evolution, take a mind-blowing hike in the cradle of Incan civilization.

Swim among tropical fish off the shore of Akumal, travel to the Mayan coastal town of Tulum to see the limestone ruins, see the restored Magician’s Pyramid in the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, and visit the yellow-painted town of Izamal.

Explore the Balankanche caves, kayak through mangroves, tour historical Mérida, hop on a boat for a flamingo-watching tour at Rio Lagartos, and bask on Playa del Carmen’s gorgeous beaches.