Andes Mountains Trips with Village Visits

This active 5-day tour of Lake Titicaca in Peru puts kayaking at the heart of the experience, allowing you to explore the largest and highest lake in South America in a truly unique way, while enjoying the cultural intimacy offered by a homestay with a local family whose roots go back to ancient times.

Enjoy a 5-day All-Inclusive Nayara Alto Atacama tour near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Visit salt flats, geysers, lagoons, and Andean peaks with expert guides. Try stargazing with a private telescope and enjoy small-group excursions. The lodge blends with its surroundings, offering views and a sustainable desert stay.

The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.

Perfect for the active adventurer, this tour takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Inca from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You'll bike, raft, and hike along the way, culminating with two days exploring Machu Picchu with your local guide. A perfect mix of history and adventure, this 9 day tour will delight young and old alike.

One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.

On this 4-day tour, you will get a taste of Bolivia's geographical diversity from volcanos to ancient salt flats. Visit the capital city of La Paz, where you can wander through the colorful markets and marvel at the historic architecture before flying to Uyuni to explore the famous region of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space.

Sail 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Discoverer through Patagonia’s wild fjords. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and the Strait of Magellan. Visit Torres del Paine National Park, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, and Caleta Tortel. Encounter whales, towering peaks, and remote villages across southern Chile.

Join this 8-day Amazon safari adventure from the Andes to the lush jungles of Puerto Maldonado and the remarkable Manu Biosphere Reserve. Journey deep into one of South America’s largest protected areas and explore the remote Manu Wildlife Center. Complete your Peru adventure with two days in colonial Cusco, immersing yourself in rich Andean culture and history.

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

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.

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.

Explore the best of South America on this month-long adventure that begins in Ecuador and ends in Chile. This itinerary has it all from snorkeling, hiking, and searching for wildlife to cultural immersion, food tasting, and history. This itinerary takes you to the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, and Easter Island, just to name a few.