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Church and vineyards
from $6,928
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Hidden Uruguay: Winter Wine Country & Coast

13 Day Itinerary
  • Farm cooking class in Carmelo area
  • Estancia fishing & horseback rides
  • Wine country and Jesuit ruins tour
  • Montevideo Candombe drum legend vis
  • Hills archaeology hike in Maldonado
  • Explore Uruguay in the off-peak sea
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Colonia del Sacramento / La Barra
Activities
Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Hacienda Visits, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Uruguay’s wine country, culture, and rural landscapes from Colonia del Sacramento to the coast during the less crowded winter season. Visit family-run wineries in Carmelo, enjoy local wine and cooking, stay at a countryside estancia, and explore Montevideo’s Old City and Candombe traditions. Hike near Maldonado, bike and kayak in Garzon, and discover Punta del Este.
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Two squirrel monkeys in the Amazon
from $5,081
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Exploring the Amazon Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Explore the banks of the Napo River
  • Seek out pink river dolphins
  • Learn from Kichwa women
  • Visit a local school
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Quito / Quito
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 8-day expedition cruise through the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, a place filled with teeming nature and adventure at every turn. Board the Manatee in Coca and enjoy an adventure visiting remote villages and sailing through unique and fragile ecosystems on your luxurious small-ship voyage.
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Salkantay Horseback Ride
from $4,750
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Salkantay Ride To Machu Picchu

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Quillarumiyoc's culture
  • Enjoy horseback ride to Soraypampa
  • Witness snow-capped peaks
  • Pass through coffee plantations
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Cusco / Cusco
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience a 7-day horseback trip from Salkantay to Machu Picchu. Ride through stunning landscapes, including the Cloud Forest and Salkantay Pass. Explore Humantay Lake and the mystical Chakana. Descend through the lush forest to Colpa Lodge, enjoy a traditional feast, and relax in the outdoor jacuzzi.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $3,593
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Best of Colombia

Bogota to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the vibrant city of Bogota
  • Visit local coffee farm
  • See Colombia's unique birds
  • Visit Los Nevados National Park
  • Visit San Basilio de Palenque
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Bogota / Cartagena
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy an 8-day tour to discover Bogota, Manizales, and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota, taste the best coffee in Manizales, and immerse yourself in the Caribbean city of Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.
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San Pedro Claver Plaza, Cartagena
from $3,234
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Colombia Highlights

Bogota to Cartagena - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the vibrant city of Bogota
  • Visit churches in Bogota
  • Discover Salamina with your guide
  • Visit Hacienda Venecia coffee farm
  • Visit Cartagena's historical sites
  • Swim and snorkel in Tierra Bomba
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Bogota / Cartagena
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy a complete 9-day tour discovering the highlights of Colombia. Dance the salsa and explore the city of Bogota, visit the Wax Palm reserve in Salamina, and taste the best coffee in Manizales. Finally, discover the rich culture preserved in Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.
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The colorful streets of Cartagena
from $3,166
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Bogota to Cartagena Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit iconic and landmark in Bogota
  • Visit Monserrate Church
  • Stroll in La Candelaria
  • Visit Cartagena's historical sites
  • Explore Rosario Islands
  • Visit San Basilio de Palenque
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Bogota / Cartagena
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this 7-day Colombia tour, discover Bogota and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota and walk down the cobblestone streets of La Candelaria. Fly to Cartagena and see the beautiful beaches on the Caribbean coast. Take a walking tour and see the beautiful plazas and monument walls of historic Cartagena
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The breathtaking Amazon River
from $2,542
up 20% off
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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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Canoeing the river
from $2,343
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Cristalino Jungle Lodge

5 Day Itinerary
  • Search for unique flora and fauna
  • Explore the trails of Cristalino
  • Enjoy views of the jungle canopy
Activity Level
Relaxed
Cristalino Jungle Lodge is a Brazil tour itinerary offered through Adventure Life. Review the day-by-day highlights and what's included, or contact a trip planner to customize the itinerary to your travel dates and interests.
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from $1,692
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Medellin Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the vibrant city of Medelli
  • Visit the city of Guatapé
  • Taste tropical fruits and coffee
  • Visit local coffee farm
  • Learn about coffee in Concordia
Starts / Ends
Medellin / Medellin
Activity Level
Easy Active
Spend your week getting to know Medellin on this 5-day tour, including an in-depth city tour and a coffee plantation tour in the town of Concordia. Learn about Medellin and experience what its culture has to offer. Enjoy the scenery, and the colorful tiled streets, and taste tropical fruits and coffee
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $12,599
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South America Grand

34 Day Itinerary
  • Observe toucans and macaws
  • Snorkel among Galapagos marine life
  • Watch water flood over Iguazu Falls
  • Hike to the spires of El Paine
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Biking
Activity Level
Relaxed
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.
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Aerial view of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain
from $12,680
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Rhythms of the Brazilian Coastline

Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Visit Punta del Este golden beaches
  • Spot Ilhabela capuchin monkeys
  • Walk Paraty cobbled streets
  • Enjoy Rio de Janeiro beaches
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Rio de Janeiro
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 12-day cruise from Buenos Aires aboard the Scenic Eclipse, visiting eight vibrant Brazilian ports. Engage in guided activities and cultural excursions while exploring lush coastlines and native wildlife.
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Sea and stone formations in Galapagos
from $12,470
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East Galapagos

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore El Barranco
  • Discover Bahía Sullivan lava flows
  • Enjoy views of iconic Pinnacle Rock
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Baltra / Osborn Islet
Activities
Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Immerse yourself in a pristine ecosystem rich with endemic wildlife on this 8-day East Galapagos cruise aboard Aqua Mare. Visit Playa Las Bachas, El Barranco, Bahía Sullivan, Cerro Dragón, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve, Punta Suarez, and Santa Fe.
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