Andes Mountains Itineraries

Explore the lost civilization of Chachapoyas. This trip in northern Peru features visits to the huge mountaintop temple and fortress of Kuelap, the Leimebamba museum with its collection of 200 mummies, and the Revash tombs. There is an optional hike to Gocta Falls, the world's third tallest free-falling waterfall.

Experience Cotopaxi National Park in a unique way as you trek the ancient roads of the Inca. The full day hikes will take you past Inca sites and offer stunning views of Cotopaxi volcano. During your five days of hiking you'll split your evenings between campsites and classic Haciendas.

Visit this region's important vineyards and compliment your wine tasting with an exclusive cooking class on our 4 day Mendoza tour. Round out your time here with a horseback ride or a trek to the Quebrada del Salta water falls.

Explore Chiclayo and the Tucume Pyramids and Sipan ruins before continuing into the cloudforest to the lost civilization of Chachapoyas. This trip in northern Peru features visits to the huge mountaintop temple and fortress of Kuelap, the Leimebamba museum with its collection of 200 mummies, and the Revash tombs. There is an optional hike to Gocta Falls, the world's third tallest free-falling waterfall.

Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is more than three miles wide and more than twenty stories high at its front. Take a boat across Lago Argentino and pass the massive front wall of blue ice. Enjoy lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier and listen to its thunderous concerto of groaning and cracking ice dropping into the lake below.

Join this Upsala Glacier Cruise in Argentine Patagonia. Sail Lago Argentino past icebergs and mountains on this scenic, no-trek adventure—perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and those planning an Argentina tour focused on glaciers, wildlife, and stunning landscapes.

Experience the exhilarating thrill of biking Cotopaxi National Park on this 4-day active Ecuador trip. Designed for experienced and advanced bikers, this challenging and beautiful itinerary takes its bikers through Santa Rita Ecological Reserve, El Tambo Trail, The Road of the Lahars, and down Cotopaxi Volcano itself.

Adventure Life's guides and partners has identified the poorest families in the Cachiccata community. The elements can cause damage to homes over time, and many families do not have the extra means to make renovations to their homes. During this 4 day/3 night trip, participants, side-by-side with the family members, will work on cleaning, repairing, and restoring their homes. We stay in the community campground each night to immerse ourselves in the village life. The trip ends with traditional Inca ceremony and offering as a time to reflect over the previous days' experiences.

On this Argentina day trip, explore the geography and history of Cafayate, famous for its vineyards. Drive along the Lerma Valley and see the region’s tobacco farms. Observe bizarre rock formations, see Las Conchas Gorge, and stop for locally made goat cheese at an inn. This tour is an excellent introduction to the area.

Enjoy a full-day "Safari to the Clouds" tour in Northern Argentina. In one day, visit the clouds, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. This route is the only way to see three of the Northwest's most iconic vistas in one day!

Join thousands of Ecuadorians in Pujili for the Corpus Christi festival which features the El Danzante parades. This fiesta is a fascinating mix of Catholic and traditional religious practices and is an exhibition for the region's folkloric dance, music, cuisine, and art.

Experience Holy Week in Quito including the great and colorful procession of Good Friday with 90,000 participants winding through the streets of Quito's Old Town. Enjoy the best views of Quito's central square, Plaza de la Independencia. Explore Quito with a guide, including the Middle of the World Monument and the Pichincha Volcano.

Sea kayak in the remote waterways of northern Patagonia in the Chilean Lake District. Great option for active travelers interested in paddling, wildlife viewing, and a one night homestay with a local family.

Enjoy this full-day trip from Salta city to Humahuaca, a colorful ancient village with beautiful surroundings. On your way, see "Cerro de colores" (Hill of Seven Colors) and visit Pucará, an old indigenous town. Enjoy a guided tour around the village, have a taste of their Quebrada's typical food, and admire their handicrafts.

Experience the unforgettable beauty of Cachi's majestic landscapes, from its lush valleys up to its unique and stunning scenery. Admire treasured locations in the surrounding mountains, like the Tin-Tin straight road, and Los Cardones National Park. Take a short trip through the country's archaeological museum to learn about Cachi’s history.

Bike through the Manso River Valley near Bariloche on a scenic full-day ride. Follow forest trails, cross streams, and stop for a picnic lunch by the river. Pass snow-capped peaks, green waters, and meadows. Ride gets tougher in the second half, crossing a hanging bridge over the Manso’s rapids. Return to Bariloche late afternoon.

Explore the Vaults of Uspallata in the southernmost point of the Inca Empire. Take a chair lift to the top of the Mendoza Valley's Los Penitentes ski resort. On your way back to Mendoza, stop at the Aconcagua Provincial Park for a short hike with your guide.