Top Andes Mountains Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Vina del Mar & Valparaiso

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Cooking Classes, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit two distinct and atmospheric cities with a day tour of Chile's Pacific Coast. Begin in Viña del Mar, a leading beach destination and South America's second popular tourist city. Glimpse the ornate wooden buildings that line this charming coastal town before heading inland to Valparaiso, where you can explore cobblestone streets and wander historical markets.

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from $175

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Magdalena Island Penguin Colony

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this day trip from Punta Arenas, Chile, take a zodiac out on the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island where you will see over 100,000 penguins or hike to the lighthouse through the penguin colony. Enjoy the comic antics of these delightful creatures at close range.

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from $150

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Explore Santiago

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Start exploring Santiago, the capital of Chile, on this half-day tour! Visit La Moneda, and Plaza de Armas. Climb Cerro Santa Lucía and make your way through Bellavista's neighborhood.

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from $5,311

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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Local Market Visits, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Kayaking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a complete 10-day upscale tour discovering the best of Argentina. Dance the tango in Buenos Aires, float down the Tigre Delta, take a cooking class and go wine tasting in Mendoza. Explore the peaks and lakes of the high Andes hiking at a historical Estancia near Bariloche in Patagonia.

• Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
• Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
• Explore Bariloche and Patagonia

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from $7,999

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Wildlife Odyssey

Amazon & Galapagos - 15 Day Itinerary

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover three natural wonders of the world in one amazing trip: the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. Starting in Quito, fly to Sacha Lodge, deep in the Amazon, followed by the indigenous markets of Otavalo, staying at historic Hacienda Pinsaqui, culminating in the Wildlife Odyssey on an 8-day Galapagos cruise.

• Observe macaws at a clay lick
• Visit a 130-ft. observation tower
• Take in the vast array of wildlife
• Snorkel through clear waters

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from $4,509

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Fitz Roy & Glaciers Trekking

8 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range, taking to the backcountry on a 4-day trek.

• Trek the classic Fitz Roy route
• Enjoy two nights of camping
• Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
• Optional rafting or ice trekking

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from $4,677

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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary

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!

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

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from $6,000

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Futaleufu Wild Whitewater

9 Day Itinerary

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!

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

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from $4,054

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Chile Astronomy Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

La Serena / Calama

Activities

Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the astronomical highlights of Chile and more during this 8-day adventure. Explore the arid Atacama Desert, stroll La Serena's streets, and view the stars from some of the clearest skies on earth. Visit the otherworldly Valley of the Moon, and watch the sunset from giant dunes. This is sure to be a trip to remember for years to come.

• Visit the Valley of the Moon
• Explore the Atacama Desert
• View the stars from the clear skies
• Tour the city of La Serena

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from $3,095

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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary

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.

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

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from $2,925

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Dientes Circuit Trek

Dientes de Navarino Trek - 6 Day Itinerary

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.

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

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from $1,743

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Chilean Lake District

5 Day Itinerary

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!

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

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from $1,514

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El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the massive Perito Moreno glacier up close and intimate as gigantic chunks fall off and crash into the lake below creating a spectacular show of the powers of nature. Zodiac across Lago Argentino and have lunch picnicking on the lateral moraine of the glacier.

• Take a boat across Lago Argentino
• Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier

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from $900

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Lakes District Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Biking, Whitewater Rafting

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!

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

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from $964

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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Quito / Napo Cultural Center

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.

• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
• Witness up to 11 species of parrots
• Visit Kichwa Añangu community
• Hike Terra Firme Forest

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from $613

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Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

3 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Casablanca

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a 3-day tour to the Chilean coast to visit the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Explore the chic beach-side cities and taste local wines before returning to Santiago.

• Visit historic sites of Valparaiso
• Taste local wines
• Explore Viña del Mar's beaches

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from $509

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Wine Tours - Premium Maipo Valley

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tour Perez Cruz, a boutique winery located on the estate grounds of the Perez Cruz family, then head towards Santa Rita winery to experience its grape variety garden. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Santa Rita's traditional restaurant, "Doña Paula," a beautiful mansion of colonial architecture with paintings displayed from artistic movements.

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from $345

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Islands of Lake Titicaca

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 3-day Peru adventure extension tour, 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. This extension spends two nights in Puno, giving you ample opportunity to see all the sites and learn about local cultures and ways of life.

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