South America Archaeological Tours

From your Lima hotel, this half-day tour takes you south on the Pan-American Highway to the Pachacamac archaeological complex, built almost 2000 years ago - this pre-Inca religious center was built by the Wari people and belonged originally to the Ichma culture. After your tour of Pachacamac, enjoy lunch & a horse show at a local hacienda.

Start your adventure in San Pedro de Atacama by driving an hour to the ancient archaeological site of Yerbas Buenas. For an hour and a half, walk around the petroglyphs which date back approximately 10,000 years. Embark on another half-day tour of Rainbow Valley, home to colorful mineral-rich rock formations.

Explore Quito in a full-day, guided tour that lets you choose three experiences, including the historic city center, the equator line, and cable car rides. Visit the local market, museums, or botanical gardens, and enjoy Quito’s rich cultural and natural beauty.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cycle to Playa Sere, then visit El Legado Boutique Winery, known for its unique Vertical Shoot Positioning system that enhances grape quality. Enjoy a homemade lunch paired with wines at Almacen de la Capilla, one of Uruguay's oldest vineyards.

Discover Uruguay's history and flavors on the Jesuit Ruins and Carmelos Wineries full-day tour. Begin at "Calera de las Huerfanas," a Jesuit-managed archaeological site dating back to 1741. Then, visit Bodega El Legado for a guided vineyard tour and unique wine tasting experience. Continue to Bodega Cordano for a family-run winery tour, including a tasting and homemade lunch.