South America Archaeological Tours

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

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

Activities

Local Market Visits

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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Andes to Caribbean Multisport

12 Day Itinerary

• Hike the Las Cárcavas & Ráquira
• Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
• Raft on Rio Fonce
• Learn about the ancient Tayrona

Starts / Ends

Bogota / Cartagena

Activities

Biking, Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 12-day active multisport tour of Colombia, you'll hike, bike, and whitewater raft through the Andes before descending to the Caribbean coast to the Tayrona National Park and charming and historic Cartagena. Along the way, you'll see Chicamocha Gorge, tour an authentic coffee hacienda, and hike to the lost stone city of El Pueblito.

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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

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 $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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from $13,599

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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• View Easter Island Moai
• Discover Pitcairn history
• Snorkel at coral reefs
• Dive to shipwreck

Starts / Ends

Papeete / San Antonio

Activities

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

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Easter & Pitcairn Islands on this 21-day cruise aboard Seabourn Pursuit from Papeete, French Polynesia to San Antonio, Chile. Visit remote islands, snorkel coral reefs, and explore cultural and historic sites. Featured destinations include Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn Islands, Easter Island, and the Juan Fernández Islands.

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from $2,959

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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

Activities

Camping

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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