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Continuing our travels around Argentina
from $453
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San Ignacio Ruins

1 Day Itinerary
  • Admire San Ignacio Ruins
  • See central plaza and the church
  • Hear Spanish settlers' history
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of San Ignacio, Argentina’s best-preserved Jesuit mission, and see the 17th-century dwellings, cemetery, central plaza, the church, the mission house, workshops, town hall, and the hospital.
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We made it!
from $274
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Vilcanota-Urubamba River Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
Embark on an exciting day-tour for whitewater rafting down the Urubamba River, taking you through Class II & III rapids. You will see fantastic views and pass through archaeological sites en route to Ollantaytambo. The rafting ends with an exciting trip through El Resbaladero including waves and small whirlpools.
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Views from the Cachiccata Trek
from $208
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Ollantaytambo - Cachiccata Quarry Hike

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Challenging
Join this 1-day hike to the granite quarry at Ollantaytambo, featuring spectacular views of the Sacred Valley surrounded by the Andean peaks. Along the way, you will see ancient terraces and tombs en route to Apu Buena Negra and the quarry site from which the Inca sourced the massive stones for their impressive engineering.
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Horseback riding tour in Mendoza, Argentina
from $358
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Andean Horseback Riding

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Saddle up, partner, for this exciting half-day horseback riding tour from Cusco. Over the course of 2 1/2 hours, ride through fields, Inca sites, and small villages en route to the impressive Temple of the Moon, which you are welcome to explore on foot.
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The Sunken Temple
from $152
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Tihuanaco Ruins (Tiwanaku)

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Tihuanaco, a ceremonial center for a pre-Inca culture that flourished around 600 BC. This society is little known, having abruptly vanished around 1200 AD. This tour lasts approximately 6 hours and includes a private guide.
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La Paz city view
from $233
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La Paz and Tihuanaco

1 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the ruins of Tihuanaco
  • Tour the colonial streets of La Paz
Activity Level
Relaxed
See Bolivia's past and present in this combination tour. Begin at the ruins of Tihuanaco, one of the most impressive architectural achievements of a pre-Inca society. Return to La Paz to tour the markets and neighborhoods.
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Hiking around Peru
from $178
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Chacan Rainbow Temple and Cusilluchayoc Ruins Hike

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
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Horseback riding in Sacred Valley, Peru
from $160
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Horseback Riding to Sillustani Ruins

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
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A visit to a traditional Sillustani homestead
from $140
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Mountain Bike to Sillustani Ruins

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Easy Active
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Cobblestone street in Colonia del Sacramento
from $101
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Colonia Old Town Walk & Mate Tasting Half Day

1 Day Itinerary
  • Colonia del Sacramento
  • Discover history and culture
  • Visit landmarks in Colonia
  • Uruguayan Mate tasting
Starts / Ends
Colonia del Sacramento / Colonia del Sacramento
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Join a guided tour of Colonia del Sacramento's UNESCO-listed Old Town. With a local guide, explore cobblestone streets, visit landmarks like the city gate and Street of Sighs, and enjoy a Mate tasting. Museum admission included. Duration: 3 hours. Available daily with booking.
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Local woman at Lake Titicaca
from $320
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Copacabana and Sun Island

1 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the town of Copacabana
  • Tour Inca sites with your guide
Activity Level
Easy Active
Visit the picturesque town of Copacabana, touring its Inca sites and then boat to Sun Island. Sun Island is hailed as the birthplace of the founders of the Incan Empire.
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The scenic Peruvian Andes
from $230
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Huchuyqosqo Hike

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
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