Top South America Tours & Cruises in 2029

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Salkantay Trek with One Day Inca Trail Hike

9 Day Itinerary

• Trek both Salkantay and Inca trails
• Enjoy Salkantay views
• Explore Machu Picchu

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Enjoy the alternative Salkantay trail combined with the famous One Day Inca Trail for the ultimate trekking experience. Marvel at the different surroundings around the two trails and be mesmerized with the archaeological sites leading to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. This trip requires a One Day Inca Trail Pass

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from $3,060

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Classic Salkantay Trek

Via Hidroelectrica - 9 Day Itinerary

• Travel the Salkantay Trail
• Visit local communities
• Explore Machu Picchu

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activity Level

Challenging

This tour is a great alternative to the popular Inca Trail if you want to experience a different route that ends at Machu Picchu. Enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Salkantay and head towards the mystical Lost City of Incas.Trek through the less traveled route of the Salkantay trail and tour the ruins of Machu Picchu.

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from $2,205

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Cartagena Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Visit Cartagena's historical sites
• Prepare dishes with a local chef
• Taste the best liquor in Colombia
• Visit the Bazurto market
• Swim in Tierra Bomba
• Learn about Palenque de San Basilio

Starts / Ends

Cartagena / Cartagena

Activities

Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience Cartagena’s vibrant culture with rum and chocolate tasting, a market tour and cooking class, a historical visit to San Basilio de Palenque, and a relaxing day at Blue Apple Beach. This unique trip delves into the heart of Colombia’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes.

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from $2,106

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Cotopaxi Mountain Biking

4 Day Itinerary

• Bike past Inca sites and lakes
• Ride to Santa Rita Reserve
• Stay at classic haciendas

Activities

Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Challenging

Experience the exhilarating thrill of biking Cotopaxi National Park on this 4-day active Ecuador trip. Designed for experienced and advanced bikers, this challenging and beautiful itinerary takes its bikers through Santa Rita Ecological Reserve, El Tambo Trail, The Road of the Lahars, and down Cotopaxi Volcano itself.

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from $4,239

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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
• Learn about Galapagos conservation
• Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
• Snorkel among unique wildlife
• Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
• View giant Galapagos tortoises

Activities

Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Moderate

Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!

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from $1,521

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Expedition Emotion Trail

6 Day Itinerary

• Trek through dunes & lagoons
• Swim in clear freshwater pools
• Explore the Rio Preguicas
• Surf down the sand dunes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Brazil's Expedition Emotion Trail, which takes you across sand dunes and small lagoons and through several charming cities. Admire the architecture of Brazil's cities and treat yourself to the culture found in its small fishing villages. This guided crossing of the Emotion Trail will enchant you on your Brazilian tour.

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from $624

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Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

3 Day Itinerary

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

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Casablanca

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.

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from $957

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Sacred Valley Community Clean-Up

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-day service oriented trip helps local communities offset the negative consequences of modernization that impacts the Andes. The service project will allow travelers to go into the community and help families collect waste, separate it based on recyclables, biodegradable/compostable waste, and disposable garbage and educate and promote composting and recycling efforts in local communities surrounding the Sacred Valley.

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from $720

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Huilloc Experience

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Andean landscapes
• Experience the Inca practice
• Participate in the Chaskiq activity

Starts / Ends

Huilloc Homestay / Ollantaytambo

Activities

Volunteering

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the richness of Quechua culture and tradition with a 3-day immersive trip to the village of Huilloc, nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This trip will give you an opportunity to witness and participate in the daily lives of the Quechua people, one of the largest indigenous groups in South America.

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from $945

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Baños

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Hike Cotopaxi's 15,900-foot refuge
• Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
• Choose your adventure in Baños

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Set out on a 3-day Ecuador adventure, hiking Cotopaxi, soaking in Baños hot springs, and exploring Quilotoa Crater Lake. Tailor your activities for a personalized experience.

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from $478

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Chimborazo Volcano

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $893

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Cotopaxi National Park and Horseback Riding

2 Day Itinerary

• Horseback Riding across Rumiñahui
• Admire Cotopaxi’s natural beauty
• Visit the Park Visitors Centre

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit the Cotopaxi National Park and horseback in the shadows of the volcano during this 2 day/1 night extension from Quito. Enjoy the relaxing life on a hacienda while exploring the Ecuadorian highlands.

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from $221

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Atacama Archaeological Tour

½ Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore in 2026 with a relaxed journey through the Andes and Atacama Desert. Enjoy easy archaeological visits and stunning landscapes with minimal effort. Perfect for comfort seekers, this trip blends culture and nature in , part of . Plan for 2027 too!

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from $160

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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 $401

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Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Waterfall

1 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Osorno and Petrohue Waterfall Day-Tour is the perfect program for those who love the outdoors. Discover the mysteries hidden in the Cordillera de Los Andes and its majestic Osorno Volcano, one of the highest peaks in southern Chile. Visit Llanquihue Lake, fish for trout at Río Pescado waterfalls, and take pictures of the beautiful Lake of All Saints.

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from $224

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Mirador del Condor in Chonta Full Day Private Tour

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Tarawasi
• Experience Chonta's panoramic view
• Observe the Andean condor

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience an exciting full-day private tour of Mirador del Condor. Explore Tarawasi's ancient observatory. Then head to Chonta village for a scenic hike to the Condor viewpoint, 3,400 meters high. Experience the stunning Andean condor flight and spot eagles, hawks, and more. Return to Cusco afterward.

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from $46

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Half Day Vida Wasi Tour

½ Day Itinerary

• Explore Vida Wasi's facilities
• Discover the micro-city of love
• Taste a refreshing drink

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the wonders of Vida Wasi, a micro-city of love and hope in Latin America. Explore its beautiful facilities, including a chapel, amphitheater, hospital, and biogarden. Immerse yourself in social work and enjoy a delightful drink at the Cultural Center.

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from $656

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Beagle Navigation, Martillo Island and Estancia Harberton

1 Day Itinerary

• Cruise Beagle Channel by boat
• Spot sea lions and seabirds
• Explore Martillo Island in summer
• Explore Estancia Harberton ranch

Activity Level

Easy Active

This day trip from Ushuaia takes you to see Magellanic & Gentoos penguins, albatrosses, petrels, skuas, cormorants, vultures, South American Terns and other birds. After the hike, you will get back to historical Estancia Harberton for lunch and time at leisure at this historical Patagonian outpost.

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