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Dunes and the beach
$331
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Half-day Bicycle Excursion to Rural Colonia

1 Day Itinerary
  • Scenic bike ride in Colonia
  • tour of the bullring
  • Olive oil tasting
Starts / Ends:
Colonia del Sacramento / Colonia del Sacramento
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience a half-day adventure in Colonia with a scenic bike ride starting from historic cobblestone streets, traversing sandy river beaches to the iconic "Real de San Carlos" bullring. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the bullring before continuing through rural trails. End the excursion with …
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Visit vineyards during wine tours near Santiago de Chile
$293
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Full-day Cheeses and Wines of Colonia

1 Day Itinerary
  • Colonia's cheese and wine offerings
  • Visit La Vigna Cheese Farm
  • Experience sustainability practices
  • Wine and olive oil tasting
Starts / Ends:
Colonia del Sacramento / Colonia del Sacramento
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
On this full-day tour, experience the delights of Colonia's cheeses and wines with a visit to La Vigna Cheese Farm and El Quinton Winery. The day begins with a transfer to Bodega el Quinton, exploring the vineyards and olive plantations before indulging in wine and olive oil tastings. Next, …
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Hiking around Peru
$163
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Chacan Rainbow Temple and Cusilluchayoc Ruins Hike

Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Hiking, Land
Activity Level:
Challenging
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Horseback riding in Sacred Valley, Peru
$160
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Horseback Riding to Sillustani Ruins

Activities:
History, Horseback Riding, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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A visit to a traditional Sillustani homestead
$140
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Mountain Bike to Sillustani Ruins

Activities:
Biking, History, Land
Activity Level:
Easy Active
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Cobblestone street in Colonia del Sacramento
$81
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Half-day Walking Tour of the Old Town with Mate Tasting in Colonia

1 Day Itinerary
  • Colonia del Sacramento
  • Discover history and culture
  • Visit landmarks in Colonia
  • Uruguayan Mate tasting
Starts / Ends:
Colonia del Sacramento / Colonia del Sacramento
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Variable
Join a tour of Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has a fascinating history. Founded by the Portuguese and disputed by Spain and Portugal, the city boasts picturesque cobblestone streets and a range of landmarks. Explore the ancient city gate (Porton de Campo), the charming …
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Explore!
$2,874
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Andean Multisport with Machu Picchu

9 Day Itinerary
  • Ride bikes through the countryside
  • Hike to a village and volunteer
  • Raft the Apurimac class III rapids
  • Explore the lost city- Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Challenging
The land of the Incas near Cusco and the Sacred Valley is a great destination for active adventures, especially when you combine the trip with a visit to Machu Picchu. With deep canyons cut by beautiful rivers and backroads and trails in the shadows of the impressive Andes, explore the countryside …
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Enjoying the landscape of Lencois Maranhenses National Park
$10,680
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Exploring South America

Barbados - Brazil - 21 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore the Amazon Rainforest
  • Visit Georgetown and Paramaribo
  • Explore Lençóis Maranhenses
  • Explore cultures and wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Bridgetown / Salvador
Activities:
Adventure Options, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 21-day cruise aboard SH Vega and explore the Atlantic coastline of South America. The adventure takes you from Barbados to Brazil, where you discover the wonders of this diverse region. During the trip, you encounter the rich biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest, explore the colonial …
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Sacred Valley Adventure
$2,537
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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Adventure through the Andes
  • Stay in luxury lodges along the way
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Hiking, Land, Local Market, Village Visit
Activity Level:
Easy Active
The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean …
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The Moon Valley, near La Paz
$2,759
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Bolivia Backroads

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the City of La Paz
  • Try your wits at Tarabuco Market
  • Explore the mines of Potosi
  • Journey to the Salt Desert of Uyuni
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 10-day tour, immerse in the vibrant culture and history of Bolivia as travelers explore the city of La Paz. Upon arrival, join a half-day tour of the city. Visit the main square, and admire the government palace and the National Congress. Step inside the San Francisco Church and be awed by …
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The Sunken Temple
$1,489
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Ancient Cultures

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the city of La Paz
  • Tour Moon & Sun Islands
  • Climb El Calvario & enjoy the view
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Local Market, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the local Bolivian culture on this quick visit to La Paz and the surrounding areas. Visit Tihuanaco Ruins as well as Sun and Moon Islands on Lake Titicaca. Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau. This is South America's …
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Trekking the Peruvian Andes
$5,828
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Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco's markets and ruins
  • Kayak or bike at Piuray Lake
  • Hike through the Sacred Valley
  • Trek up Huayna Picchu Mountain
Starts / Ends:
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport / Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Experience Peru's ancient wonders and natural beauty on this exciting 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu. This tripseamlessly blends luxury camping and cozy mountain lodges, accompanied by seasoned guides and a dedicated support team.Explore Cusco's markets and ruins before starting …
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Woman jumping! Salar de Uyuni
$2,520
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Uyuni and Colored Lagoons

4 Day Itinerary
  • View pink flamingos in the desert
  • See ancient mummies in the museum
  • Visit Uynui Salt Flats
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Travel through the peculiar Salar de Uyuni terrain on this 4-day tour. Fly from Bolivia's capital, La Paz, to Uyuni, where the real adventure begins. The area is comprised of the world's largest salt desert and other unique geological formations such as caves full of petrified algae and …
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Dancing, music and wonder at the Oruro Festival
$2,542
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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Enjoy the Parade of Dancers
  • Visit a working silver mine
  • Climb El Calvario to great views
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 9-day trip combines a trip to Oruro with visits to Tihuanaco and Lake Titicaca. Oruro’s Carnaval celebrations have made this mining town a colorful destination at the beginning of Lent for Bolivians and international travelers who come here for a pilgrimmage of dance, music, and …
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Whitewater Rafting during Colombia Tour
$5,341
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Andes to Caribbean Multisport

12 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Las Cárcavas & Ráquira
  • Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
  • Raft on Rio Fonce
  • Learn about the ancient Tayrona
Starts / Ends:
Bogota / Cartagena
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Hiking, Urban Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
This Colombia multisport trip begins in Bogota where you hit the trails, both on foot and mountain bike, in the Santander region. Raft Colombia's best one-day river, the Chicamocha Gorge, and enjoy the turquoise water and lush rainforest of Colombia's Caribbean coast. This Colombia trip …
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The Cathedral in Cusco
$2,290
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Inti Raymi Festival

8 Day Itinerary
  • Tour the Sacred Valley
  • Enjoy a week of Inca sun god events
  • Explore Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Festival Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people converge on Cusco from around the world to partake in the second largest festival in South America. Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is a weeklong celebration marking the beginning of the Incan New Year. This tour focuses on the festival and the days …
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Pose with stunning Machu Picchu as your backdrop during your travels to Peru
$4,376
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Inti Raymi + Inca Trail

11 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Festival Visits, Hiking, Land Tours, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Walk in the footsteps of the Inca on one of the world's oldest pilgrimages, the Inca Trail. The 4-day Inca Trail trek is an exciting, high mountain experience where we climb up to 4200 meters, passing glacier covered peaks and descending into lush, green cloudforest. To acclimatize for our …
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Copacabana
$454
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Lake Titicaca with overnight in Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary
Activities:
History, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Two day extension with an overnight in Copacabana. Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. According to legend, the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first …
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