South America Archaeological Tours

from $3,746

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Choquequirao Trek and Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco's markets & churches
• Trek an Inca path to Choquequirao
• Journey through the Sacred Valley
• Tour Machu Picchu with your guide

Activity Level

Challenging

Explore the colonial town of Cusco, and trek to the ruins of Choquequirao. The ruins can only be visited by two days or hiking so you'll be enjoying them with few other visitors. Visit with locals, wander through local markets, and tour Machu Picchu on this 12-day exploration. This active trek is challenging and rewarding all at the same time!

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from $1,218

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Ancient Cultures

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore the city of La Paz
• Tour Moon & Sun Islands
• Climb El Calvario & enjoy the view

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit La Paz and experience the local Bolivian culture on this week-long journey! Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and home to the ruins of Tihuanaco and remnants of Inca temples at Sun and Moon Islands. This is the world's highest navigable lake.

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from $1,513

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Uyuni and Colored Lagoons

5 Day Itinerary

• View pink flamingos in the desert
• See ancient mummies in the museum
• Visit Uynui Salt Flats

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day tour will give you a taste of Bolivia's geological diversity from volcanoes to ancient salt flats. Explore the region of Uyuni famous home of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space, before traveling south where the lagoons are vibrantly colored from the thermal activity.

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from $3,542

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Discover Bolivia: High Deserts & Prehistory

Roundtrip La Paz - 11 Day Itinerary

• Explore the history of La Paz
• World's largest salt flat in Uyuni
• Join a 4WD adventure
• Travel to Cochabamba
• Visit Torotoro National Park
• Discover the picturesque Copacabana

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 11-day Bolivia trip begins in La Paz with a city tour, then flies to Uyuni for the world's largest salt flat and a 4WD adventure to lagoons and geothermal areas. Next, visit Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park to see dinosaur footprints, caves, and canyons. The trip concludes with a visit to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca and the Sun Island.

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from $4,082

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Classic Bolivia Adventure

14 Day Itinerary

• Explore the history of La Paz
• Explore Santiago de Okola
• Tour Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
• Explore Torotoro National Park
• Witness Uyuni Salt Flats
• Visit Potosi and Sucre

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Easy Active

The 14-day Bolivia trip starts in La Paz, explores Santiago de Okola, Uyuni's salt flat, ventures to Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park for dinosaur footprints, and includes a stop at Copacabana by Lake Titicaca, visiting the Sun Island.

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from $7,999

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Falklands & Fjords Explorer

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Visit Magdalena Island penguins
• Encounter diverse wildlife
• Navigate through Garibaldi Fjord
• Experience Punta del Este's beaches

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard World Traveller. Explore stunning landscapes from sandstone cliffs to lush tussock grass. Connect with fellow explorers on this unforgettable journey through the Falklands and Chilean Fjords.

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from $3,431

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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lake Titicaca
• Enjoy the Parade of Dancers
• Visit a working silver mine
• Climb El Calvario to great views

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!

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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

• Enjoy Argentina's coast
• Look for incredible wildlife
• Learn the region's maritime history
• Spot penguins in South Georgia

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.

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from $7,170

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Islands and Incas

Galapagos & Machu Picchu - 15 Day Itinerary

• Explore magical Machu Picchu
• Visit the Inca terraces of Moray
• Photograph iguanas & sea lions
• Wonder at volcanic landscapes

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Combine 8 days in the Galapagos with a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. Explore Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, and spend two days discovering Machu Picchu learning about the ancient ways of the Incas and the traditions of Andean people today. Then fly to the Galapagos Islands for 8 days of wildlife & natural discovery!

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from $6,618

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Colombia Multisport Adventure: Andes to Caribbean

12 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cane River trail to Ráquira
• Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
• Zipline above Juan Curi Falls
• Explore Tayrona National Park

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Cartagena

Activities

Hiking, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience Colombia’s rich culture and scenery on this active 12-day trip from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast. Hike to the Lost City, visit colonial towns like Villa de Leyva and Barichara, and unwind in Tayrona National Park’s pristine beaches. Explore Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed charm while connecting with Colombia’s diverse landscapes and heritage.

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from $13,588

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Chilean Patagonia
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
• Explore Karukinka Natural Park
• Explore Staten Island

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activity Level

Variable

On this 10-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, glaciers, and vistas. Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, glide into fjords, and hike to spot wildlife. Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).

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from $18,610

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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Explore Antarctica's landscape
• Explore South Georgia's wildlife
• Experience the Falkland Islands
• See Valdes Peninsula's wildlife

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

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.

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from $4,840

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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
• Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
• Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
• Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
• Witness wildlife and ecosystems

Starts / Ends

Willemstad / Colon

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.

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from $481

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Lake Titicaca with overnight in Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 2-day extension features an overnight in Copacabana. You will explore Lake Titicaca, at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable lake. Immerse yourself in the legend that the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.

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from $1,699

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Cordillera Real Trekking

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore La Paz
• Visit the Titicaca Lake
• Trek along high alpine lakes
• Admire unique Andean views

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Ultimate

Enjoy a remote 5-day Bolivia trekking adventure on this expedition in the Cordillera Real, in the majestic Andes Mountains. This trek features remarkable views of glacier-clad peaks and high altitude lakes. You'll visit La Paz, Moon Valley, and the Tihuanaco ruins as well. Enjoy camping, horseback riding, and market visits too!

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from $16,800

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Papeete (Tahiti) To Valparaiso

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud

• Snorkel Rangiroa’s vivid lagoon
• Discover Gauguin’s final home
• Explore Pitcairn’s pristine waters
• Hike Robinson Crusoe Island

Starts / Ends

Papeete / Valparaiso

Activities

Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 24-day cruise from Papeete to Valparaiso aboard the Silver Cloud. Discover the pristine beauty of French Polynesia with stops in Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, and Hiva Oa. Explore the history-rich Pitcairn Island, home to the Bounty mutineers, and set foot on the rarely visited Alexander Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe Islands.

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from $20,199

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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Discover remote Ducie Island
• Explore Pitcairn’s historic village
• Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
• Spot Juan Fernandez wildlife

Starts / Ends

Papeete / San Antonio

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation, Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Easter & Pitcairn Islands on a 20-day cruise from Papeete to San Antonio aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Visit Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn, Easter Island, and Robinson Crusoe Island. Enjoy snorkeling, Zodiac excursions, cultural tours, and rare wildlife sightings.

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from $588

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Lima Gastronomy Tour

4 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lima's old town
• Discover pre-Columbian artifacts
• Savor Peruvian delicacies

Starts / Ends

Lima / Lima

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Savor the flavors of Peru on a 4-day gastronomy tour through Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Indulge in Peruvian delicacies at renowned restaurants

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