Andes Mountains Tours in 2026

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Andean Northwest

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Salta province in Northwest Argentina has the culture and scenery to fascinate any inquisitive traveler. Explore the stunning rock formations of Valles Calchaquies, the colonial history of Salta, the archeology of Cachi, and Cafayate's rich wines and cuisine.

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from $1,137

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Huasi

5 Day Itinerary

• Learn about Kichwa worldview
• Encounter diverse bird species
• Experience the wayusada ritual
• Join Kichwa cultural experiences
• Hike terra firme forest trails

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the Kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.

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from $12,109

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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II

• Encounter incredible wildlife
• Experience the Galápagos undersea
• See daybreak over Machu Picchu
• Explore massive Ollantaytambo

Activities

Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.

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from $8,865

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Chile Astronomy Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore La Serena and Coquimbo
• Join an astronomy tour in Gemini
• Discover Elqui Valley and nearby
• Visit Omega Astronomical Center
• Experience Atacameno traditions
• Explore lagoons and geysers

Starts / Ends

La Serena / Calama

Activities

Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Chile on an 8-day astronomy tour from La Serena to the Atacama Desert. Tour La Serena and Coquimbo, visit La Recova market, Gemini Observatory, and the Elqui Valley. Enjoy a pisco tasting, stargaze at Omega Center, and explore Moon Valley, Socaire, Altiplanic lagoons, the Tatio Geysers, and local Andean culture.

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from $5,990

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Authentic Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Enjoy exploratory canoe trips
• Visit the Parrot Clay Licks
• Kayak though the Indillama River
• Learn from Kichwa women

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest aboard the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day tour of Amazon Tributaries. Explore isolated communities and rare, biodiverse habitats on a boat tour. Kayak through rivers and lakes with otters and turtles as your guides, climb observation towers to see the rainforest canopy up close and explore the jungle on foot while keeping an eye out for local species.

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from $5,990

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Ultimate Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Admire the rainforest landscape
• Meet the legendary pink dolphin
• Visit an observation tower
• Yasuni National Park exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Board the M/V Anakonda for an 8-day unique cruise through the Ecuadorian Rainforest. Visit remote Amazonian villages, sail through unique and fragile ecosystems, and experience close encounters with the teeming wildlife of the Yasuni National Park.

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from $4,903

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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
• Trek to a fresh water lake
• Learn about local conservation
• Explore Tortuga Bay

Activity Level

Moderate

Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.

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from $4,827

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Amazon Discoveries: Search for the Pink Dolphin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Watch for the pink river dolphin
• Interact with local school children
• Visit a flooded ecosystem by canoe
• View the Amazon Basin from above

Activity Level

Variable

Board the luxurious Manatee river boat for this unique 8-day adventure cruise through the Amazon Rainforest on the Napo River in Ecuador. Visit remote indigenous villages, take guided walks through the rainforest, and sail through some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. As you cruise the river, look out for the pink river dolphins!

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from $6,000

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Futaleufu Wild Whitewater

9 Day Itinerary

• Tackle world famous rapids
• Explore stunning valleys & canyons
• Kayak the stunning Rio Azul
• Choose from many activities at camp

Activity Level

Challenging

This whitewater adventure takes you into the heart of spectacular Patagonia and on an electrifying rafting journey. On this 9-day trip, enjoy 4 days whitewater rafting and time for horseback riding, fly fishing, and more. Days are spent splashing down the river, through Class III, IV, and even a Class V rapid! Luxury camping, horseback riding and kayaking!

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from $4,678

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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Salta's colorful markets
• Visit a local family goat farm
• Tour vineyards with an oenologist
• Attend an Andean cooking class

Activities

Local Market Visits, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 9-day journey to discover the delicious local dishes and wines, as well as the inviting culture and landscape of northern Argentina -- a world apart from the country's chilly southern reaches!

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from $3,016

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Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin

5 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Search for the pink river dolphin
• Visit a school on the Napo River
• Climb a 100-foot observation tower

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day itinerary on the Manatee is designed to highlight the incredible biodiversity, wildlife, and natural beauty found in the Amazon.

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from $2,995

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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda

• Explore Amazon on a motorized canoe
• Kayak and swim in Piranha Lake
• Observe parrots and Amazon birds
• Learn the Amazonian culture

Activity Level

Variable

Board the M/V Anakonda for this fascinating 4-day itinerary on the Amazon river. Visit remote villages and sail through unique and fragile ecosystems on this unforgettable cruise in the Amazon.

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from $2,925

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Dientes Circuit Trek

Dientes de Navarino Trek - 6 Day Itinerary

• Hike the Dientes Circuit
• Trek the southernmost circuit
• Explore Navarino Island
• Enjoy camping and lodge stays

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience what some call "the best trek in Patagonia" on this nature-lovers' trek! Spend six days hiking to the Dientes de Navarino massif along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, ponds, lakes, and rivers.

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from $2,415

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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee

• Visit the parrot clay licks
• Learn Amazon traditions and cuisine
• Observe nocturnal wildlife

Activity Level

Variable

Take the M/V Manatee on a 4-day Amazon River cruise. Travel from Quito to Coca, explore Pañacocha Lake, see parrot clay licks, and visit Kichwa communities. Enjoy guided walks, canoe rides, and kayaking in one of the world’s richest ecosystems.

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from $3,096

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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary

• Visit a penguin rookery
• Wander Tierra del Fuego's trails
• Canoe the Ovando River
• Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate and the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on this relaxed 8-day tour of Argentine Patagonia.

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from $1,745

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Chilean Lake District

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike Alerce Andino National Park
• Hike to Petrohue Waterfall
• Explore Puerto Varas
• B&B on Lake Todos los Santos

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the pristine lakes, rivers, and volcanoes that make up the Chilean Lake District on our 5 day tour. Nature hikes, wildlife viewing, kayaking, and fly fishing are activities that will ensure you experience all aspects of the Chilean Lake District!

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from $1,044

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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day at Machu Picchu without a guide.

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from $900

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Lakes District Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy rafting on the Petrohue River
• Discover Perez National Park
• Bike along Lake Llanquihue

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the Chile Lakes District regions, with its beautiful natural scenery and opportunities for adventure. Enjoy nature hikes, whitewater rafting, biking, and a taste of the Welsh local culture of Puerto Varas. Combine this short extension with other Chile tours and extensions, or the Chiloe Island Adventure!

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