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South America is a land of mystery and intrigue waiting to be explored. We have selected the top 30 10-day trips so you can have an unforgettable experience no matter which one you choose. Discover the history of Peru's mythical Inca cities, such as LimaCuscoPunta Arenas, and Machu Picchu. Embark on a small ship cruise to the beautiful Galapagos Islands and discover the immense variety of wildlife while snorkeling in crystal clear waters. Visit Port of Ushuaia, the Tierra del Fuego's main port that offers landscapes views that look like something out of a movie. Our 10-day trips and vacation packages to South America range from $1,250 to $36,495Contact us and let one of our expert travel advisors help you make the best choice.  
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Hiking Machu Picchu
$2,373
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Incas and Rainforest

Machu Picchu & Amazon - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Watch for wildlife as you canoe
  • Take a night hike though the Amazon
  • Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Observe traditional weaving
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Peru's vast jungle with a 3 night stay in the Peruvian Amazon. Next explore Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the great ruins of Machu Picchu on a fully guided Peru tour. Wander through village markets where ancient traditions live on in the hearts of the Andean people. Visit …
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Machu Picchu at sunrise
$2,988
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Classic Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the classic Inca Trail
  • Explore the highlights of Cusco
  • Visit several Inca ruin sites
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Hiking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Walk in the footsteps of the Inca on one of the world's oldest pilgrimages on our classic Inca Trail tour. This 10-day trip which spends 4 days hiking the 26 mile long Inca Trail trek is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll hike up to 13,800 feet in altitude passing Inca ruins and …
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Brilliant blue water of Argentine lakes
$4,457
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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
  • Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
  • Explore Bariloche and Patagonia
Starts / Ends:
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities:
Cooking Classes, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore three main destinations on this Argentina tour: Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and an all-inclusive estancia stay in Bariloche. Visit the Tigre Delta, watch a spectacular tango show, take part in a cooking class and wine tasting in Mendoza, and hike in Patagonia landscapes as you explore some of …
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Camping along the Inca Trail
$6,257
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Luxury Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Hiking, Land Tours, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
Hike the classic Inca Trail while camping in style. This 4-day Inca Trail trek is combined with an upscale camping experience offering cots, hot water showers, and incredible views. Climb up to 13,800 feet, pass glacier covered peaks and descend into lush, green cloudforests. Enjoy fine cuisine …
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$6,595
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Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Sail along ice-filled fjords
  • Cross the infamous Drake Passage
  • Explore the Antarctic landscape
  • Search for penguins, seals & whales
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board Ocean Nova Air Cruises for a 10-day journey to the 7th Continent: Antarctica. These cruises are at the beginning and end of the season, are economically priced, and recommended for travelers on a budget that want the full Antarctic experience. Depart from Ushuaia, Argentina and cross the …
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Chinstrap penguin sighting
$8,090
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Antarctica Peninsula
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy this classic 10-day voyage to the great white continent aboard Ocean Victory. Depart Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, to cross the infamous Drake Passage to reach Antarctica. Spend two days exploring the sub-Antarctic South Shetland islands, which abound with volcanic …
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Laguna Colorada
$3,488
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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
  • Visit altiplanic lagoons
  • Discover the beauty of Atacama
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the mystical beauty and inspiring geology of the High Deserts of Bolivia and Chile. Travel from Bolivia's capital city, La Paz, to Sun and Moon Islands on Lake Titicaca. Explore Lake Titicaca, South America's largest and the world's highest navigable lake. Then journey through …
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Lily pads in Guyana
$6,275
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Guyana's Savannas

10 Day Itinerary
  • Watch for an abundance of wildlife
  • Explore untouched Iwokrama Forest
  • Climb Turtle Mountain
  • Interact with a local community
Activities:
Fishing, Land, Local Market, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visit, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Guyana, the "land of many waters" is a wonderful destination for travelers looking for pristine rainforest and abundant wildlife. Our 10 day trip focuses on the "wild" interior in the Amazon watershed where remote, comfortable lodges are the base for exploring the rainforest. …
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Engage the local people
$5,071
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Bolivia Backroads

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit & meet several local weavers
  • Try your wits at Tarabuco Market
  • Explore the mines of Potosi
  • Journey to the Salt Desert of Uyuni
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Local Market, Village Visit
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Bolivia’s extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and jungle hide untold mysteries waiting to be uncovered. In the most isolated country in the Americas, visit the delightful colonial city of Sucre, enjoy family hospitality at an old hacienda, and visit the homes of the some of the …
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Antarctica reflected
$6,595
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Antarctic Small Ship Expedition

10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Cruise the South Shetland Islands
  • View penguins, seals, and whales
  • Attend lectures and presentations
  • Explore the Antarctic landscape
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Sailing from Ushuaia and through the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, you are invited on this 10-day adventure to one of the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable places - Antarctica. Find yourself at the gates of the white continent. From here, navigate along the Antarctic …
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Santa Valley (Callejón de Huaylas). Near Huaraz
$2,477
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Cordillera Blanca Trek

10 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Camping, Hiking
Activity Level:
Ultimate
The glacier covered peaks of the Cordillera Blanca soar into the blue skies of northern Peru. This tour takes you to the highest tropical range on earth, more than 50 summits over 18,000 feet with Huascaran at 22,204 feet. We spend a couple days acclimatizing around the mountain town of …
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Rosy midnight sun colors over icy seas
$7,875
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South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Sail across the Drake Passage
  • Look for spectacular wildlife
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Set foot on the Antarctic continent
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Antarctica Peninsula
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Depart Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, to cross the infamous Drake Passage to reach Antarctica. Spend two days exploring the sub-Antarctic South Shetland islands, which abound with volcanic landscapes, massive glaciers, towering icebergs, and abundant wildlife. Look for …
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Sun Gate and La Veronica
$3,053
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Cachiccata Trek

Alternative Inca Trail - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Encounter local people as you trek
  • View the Urubamba mountain range
  • Explore the Inca stronghold, Cusco
  • Take in the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Hiking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Challenging
The Cachiccata Trek is a great alternative to the famed Inca Trail hike. The Cachiccata Trail was built by the Incas and used for hundreds of years to access local communities and transport goods. This trail is not as well known as the classic Inca Trail, so expect far fewer crowds and a more …
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A Green Sea Turtle swimming around the reefs.
$7,940
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Classic Galapagos

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • View endemic wildlife
  • Discover scenic coastlines
  • See varied islands and habitats
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take an incredible journey through the unique world of the Galapagos on this 10-day adventure aboard the Endeavour II. Spend your days exploring the archipelago, encountering sea lions, Galapagos penguins, frigatebirds, flightless cormorants, tortoises, and many more incredible native species. Have …
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Explore the Amazon by kayak
$7,930
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Upper Amazon

Roundtrip Lima - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
  • Explore the Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
  • Watch for Amazon wildlife
  • Explore Lima
  • Visit local ribereños
Starts / Ends:
Lima / Lima
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 10-day Amazon cruise aboard the Delfin II, from Lima to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Explore the wilderness by skiff, kayak, and on foot, encountering diverse wildlife like sloths, monkeys, and vibrant bird species. Discover remarkable creatures such as pink dolphins and …
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Trekking Sorata Circuit in Bolivia
$2,119
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Cordillera Real Trek: Sorata Circuit

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Sorata
  • Pass through Calzada pass
  • Pass through Chotanlona pass
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Camping, Hiking
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The journey starts in Sorata, a village situated in the northeastern part of Cordillera Real. The trek will lead you to a high-altitude area where you can take a fascinating trekking excursion along the Illampu and Ancohuma mountain ranges. It is a trek that passes through the foothills of the …
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Church and vineyards
$4,086
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Tastes & Traditions of Uruguay

10 Day Itinerary
  • Sample local wine, oil and cheese
  • Climb sand dunes in Valizas
  • Stay at a traditional Estancia
  • Explore the cities with your guide
Starts / Ends:
Colonia del Sacramento / Montevideo
Activities:
Hacienda Visits, Hiking, Village Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cheese, wine, and olive oil were introduced in Uruguay by families of immigrants who arrived in these lands more than 250 years ago. Today, many vineyards, wineries, and local cheese artisan producers open their doors to visitors from all over the world to taste these hidden Uruguayan gastronomy …
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Floreana Island
$4,720
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Hotel Silberstein

10 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about local conservation
  • View sea lions & frigrate birds
  • Climb Bartolome Island for views
  • Mail a postcard from Floreana
Activities:
Land, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Start your 10-day Galapagos tour with an educational twist by visiting the Charles Darwin Research Center, here you will learn about the importance of conservation in this sensative region. Next, your adventure may take you to the Santa Cruz Highlands, which is home to a number of giant tortoise …
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