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Looking to hike, bike, trek or paddle your way around South America? Choose from one of these 63 adventure tours to South America that feature Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, and Camping visiting adventure hot spots like Falkland Islands, Stanley, Punta Arenas, Port of Ushuaia, and Saunders Island. Our adventure tours to South America in 2025 range in price from $189 to $95,900 for trips of 5 to 25 days. Tell us about your ideal trip to South America and one of Adventure Life's South America travel specialists can help you design the perfect, seamless trip.
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Salt flats at Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flat Crossing adventure
from $8,400
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Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flat Crossing

Explora Travesia program - 8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Atacama Desert / Explora Uyuni
Activities
Adventure Options, Hiking, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 8-day Explora Travesia from Atacama to Uyuni Salt Flats. Travel in a 4x4 vehicle across high plains, volcanoes, and old trade routes with expert guides. Stay in mountain lodges and a lodge near Uyuni, connecting with local communities. Hike to Tunupa Volcano, bike the salt flats, and see geysers, lagoons, and rock formations in the Altiplano.
  • Explore Atacama & Uyuni Salt Flats
  • Witness scenic landscapes and views
  • Visit spots in Chile and Bolivia
  • Discover the Tunupa Volcano
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Lodge to Lodge Salcantay Trek
from $4,154
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Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek

Peru Small Group Tour - 11 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
This 11-day trip along the legendary Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu hosts you in luxury lodges as you visit such iconic archaelogical sites and towns like Colpa Lodge, Lucma Lodge, Wayra Lodge, Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), Cusco, and Lima, filled with adventure and trekking to take you through these breathtaking landscapes.
  • Explore historic Cusco
  • Trek the varied Andean terrain
  • Stay in luxury lodges along the way
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
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Confluencia River
from $3,950
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Chile's Route of the Parks Self Drive

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Coyhaique / Balmaceda
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Admire the most incredible scenic routes in the world, the Route of the Parks from your rental car on this 8-day self drive tour and explore Chile's lesser known national parks , such as Queulat National Park, Cerro Castillo, Patagonia National Park, and epic San Rafael National Park.
  • See condor in Queulat National Park
  • Explore Cerro Castillo National Par
  • Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
  • Visit Queulat National Park
  • See the Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Admire the San Rafael Glacier
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The largest salt flat in the world, Uyuni in Bolivia
from $5,560
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Explora Uyuni

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Bolivia / Explora Uyuni
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 5-day trip to Uyuni Salt Flats, a vast wonder at 3,665 meters elevation. Stay at Uyuni Lodge near Tunupa Volcano. Customize your exploration with a guide, choosing hikes, overland trips, or bike rides. Enjoy adventures like climbing Tunupa Volcano, biking, or exploring charming villages.
  • Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats
  • Experience the Uyuni Lodge
  • Explore with excursions
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Cabins at Karanambu Lodge
from $6,945
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Guyana Nature Experience

13 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Georgetown / Georgetown
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Dive into an unforgettable 13-day journey through Guyana, exploring waterfalls, rainforests, and diverse wildlife. From Kaieteur Falls to Karanambu Lodge, immerse yourself in the beauty of South America's hidden gem.
  • Discover highest Kaieteur Falls
  • Spot wildlife and rare species
  • Birdwatching at Iwokrama Canopy
  • Enjoy stroll and hike up Surama Mou
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Explore the otherworldly Valley of the Moon
from $2,660
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Explora Atacama

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Altiplánico San Pedro de Atacama / Atacama Desert
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
Immerse in an all-inclusive adventure in the heart of Atacama and witness geysers, salt flats, lagoons, volcanoes, and dunes. Experience Explora's cozy lodging, including its spa and gastronomic offerings, and various excursions like a trip to the observatory to witness some of the world’s clearest skies and thermal baths in Puritama hot springs.
  • Experience Puritama hot springs
  • Visit Atacama Desert
  • Discover Atacama's hidden gems
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Sunrise in the Patagonian Andes Mountains
from $12,895
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Santiago
Activities
Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands; then see spectacular Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  • Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
  • Watch for massive Andean condors
  • See impressive glaciers
  • Visit a working Patagonian estancia
  • Explore Torres del Paine
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Camping at Manglecito Beach
from $3,124
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Galapagos Camping and Kayaking

4 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / Blue Marlin Hotel
Activity Level
Moderate
Embark on a 4-day adventure on San Cristobal Island. Begin your journey with a kayak trip to Manglecito Beach, where you’ll encounter blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. Explore Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock, snorkel with sharks and rays, and hike to Frigate Hill. Enjoy well-prepared campsites and local wildlife. This tour combines kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling for a comprehensive Galapagos experience.
  • Kayak to Manglecito Beach
  • Encounter Galapagos wildlife
  • Hike to Frigate Hill for views
  • Snorkel and explore underwater
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Enjoying the landscape of Lencois Maranhenses National Park
from $21,580
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Exploring South America

Barbados - Brazil - 21 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
Starts / Ends
Bridgetown / Salvador
Activity Level
Variable
On this 21-day Exploring South America Cruise from Barbados to Brazil aboard SH Vega, explore South America's Atlantic coast from Barbados to Brazil, encountering the Amazon Rainforest's biodiversity, colonial history in cities like Georgetown and Paramaribo, and natural wonders like Lençóis Maranhenses and the Amazon River mouth.
  • Explore the Amazon Rainforest
  • Visit Georgetown and Paramaribo
  • Explore Lençóis Maranhenses
  • Explore cultures and wildlife
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Familiarize yourself with kayak gear for your adventure
from $5,768
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Galapagos Experience

6 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / Puerto Ayora
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Moderate
Embark on a 6-day adventure in the Galapagos Islands, starting with kayaking from San Cristobal to Manglecito Beach. Explore pristine beaches, snorkel at Kicker Rock, and encounter unique wildlife including blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and Galapagos tortoises.
  • Kayak to Manglecito Beach
  • Visit Wizard Hill beach and Kicker
  • See giant tortoises in highlands
  • Enjoy Bahia Ballena tour
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Rockhopper penguins
from $31,322
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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
On this 25-day cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance, discover Argentina's eastern coast, from harbors to the UNESCO-listed Península Valdés during whale breeding season. Witness a sea of king penguins on a remote South Georgia beach and hike the Falkland Islands' shores with fur seals and the world's largest black-browed albatross colony.
  • Enjoy Argentina's coast
  • Look for incredible wildlife
  • Learn the region's maritime history
  • Spot penguins in South Georgia
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $16,195
EBD 15
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Best of the Southern Ocean

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 19-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia, exploring the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the stunning wilderness of South Georgia, home to vast penguin colonies and historical sites. Experience expert-led landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters before returning to Ushuaia.
  • Explore Grytviken’s historic past
  • Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Observe Falklands’ marine wonders
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
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Grytviken, South Georgia
from $14,295
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Best of the Southern Ocean

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 19-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, departing from Ushuaia to explore the Subantarctic and Antarctic regions. Experience the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands, stunning South Georgia, and unforgettable landscapes, with expert-led landings along the way.
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
  • Sail Falkland Islands’ remote haven
  • Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Explore Grytviken’s historic sites
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from $17,895
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Antarctic Explorer - Fly/Sail Expedition

Punta Arenas - Ushuaia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Antarctica on this 12-day cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas aboard Sylvia Earle. Reduce your time at sea by flying one way over the Drake Passage and sailing the other way. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, and the Legendary Cape Horn.
  • See the activity of a penguin city
  • Chance to spot leopard seals
  • Cruise on a Zodiac
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A humpback whale dives beneath the Antarctic waters
from $16,195
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Antarctic Express: Sail South, Fly North

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Kayaking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Antarctic Express: Cruise South, Fly North Expedition aboard World Voyager. Antarctic cruise, exploring Ushuaia, the Drake Passage, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter penguins, whales, and breathtaking ice landscapes on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
  • Witness Antarctic wildlife
  • Fly over the Drake Passage
  • Visit research stations
  • Experience thrilling Zodiac rides
  • Witness massive icebergs
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The lookout crew of penguins spotting our zodiacs arriving, Antarctica
from $18,610
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard L'Austral. Explore Antarctica’s icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife, from penguins to whales. Visit South Georgia, home to king penguins and elephant seals, then the Falkland Islands with rugged shores and seabirds. End at Valdes Peninsula, where orcas hunt and guanacos roam.
  • Explore Antarctica's landscape
  • Explore South Georgia's wildlife
  • Experience the Falkland Islands
  • See Valdes Peninsula's wildlife
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from $32,500
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Antarctic Odyssey from Union Glacier

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activities
Skiing, Camping
Activity Level
Moderate
Embark on a journey to the remote interior of the great white continent. Antarctica is a land of extremes and only a select few have the opportunity to visit the highest, driest, windiest, coldest continent on earth! Immerse yourself in the ultimate wilderness, surrounded by pristine views, untouched spaces, and profound silence.
  • Fly over the Ellsworth Mountains
  • Experience Antarctica
  • Immerse yourself in the wilderness
  • Enjoy outdoor activities
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Blue ice of Antarctica
from $29,891
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords (Northbound)

17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join an exclusive 17-day expedition starting in Santiago aboard National Geographic Resolution. Sail through the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica's wonders, cruise the Chilean fjords, and visit Torres del Paine National Park.
  • Navigate Chile’s coastal fjords
  • Explore Torres del Paine by hiking
  • See Antarctic's Wildlife
  • Explore Glacier Alley and Fjord
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