South America Archaeological Tours

Enjoy a 5-day All-Inclusive Nayara Alto Atacama tour near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Visit salt flats, geysers, lagoons, and Andean peaks with expert guides. Try stargazing with a private telescope and enjoy small-group excursions. The lodge blends with its surroundings, offering views and a sustainable desert stay.

Experience a 7-day horseback trip from Salkantay to Machu Picchu. Ride through stunning landscapes, including the Cloud Forest and Salkantay Pass. Explore Humantay Lake and the mystical Chakana. Descend through the lush forest to Colpa Lodge, enjoy a traditional feast, and relax in the outdoor jacuzzi.

Experience Chile's Lake District on this 8-day active adventure and discover the natural and cultural beauty of Chiloé Island. Visit UNESCO churches and fishing villages, kayak through fjords, bike to Chiloé National Park, and see penguins, dolphins, and other wildlife along the Pacific coast.

Explore the best of South America on this month-long adventure that begins in Ecuador and ends in Chile. This itinerary has it all from snorkeling, hiking, and searching for wildlife to cultural immersion, food tasting, and history. This itinerary takes you to the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, and Easter Island, just to name a few.

Take a 5-day Easter Island Complete Adventure and explore moai statues, ancient sites, and stunning nature. Visit Ahu Akivi, Tongariki, and Rano Raraku. Swim at Anakena Beach, snorkel at Motu Nui, and ride horseback to hidden ruins. Watch the sunset at Tahai. Visit Orongo and learn local stories at the crater of Rano Kau.

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.

This 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu invites you to discover Peru's wonders. Explore off-the-beaten-path trails from Cusco to the iconic ruins. Trek through hidden mountains, villages, and ancient sites. Indulge in luxury camping, kayak pristine lakes, and savor traditional Pachamanca dinners.

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!

Travel through Chilean Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail fjords, glaciers, and narrow channels, explore by Zodiac and kayak, hike remote shores, and visit Karukinka Natural Park.

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!

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.

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.