Top South America Trips & Tours in August 2025

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Classic Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary

• Trek the classic Inca Trail
• Explore the highlights of Cusco
• Visit several Inca ruin sites
• Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu

Activity Level

Challenging

Follow in the footsteps of the Inca on this classic 10-day Inca Trail Trek. Acclimatize for three days as you explore Inca ruins and bargain at busy Andean markets in Cusco and the Sacred Valley before embarking on the 4-day 25 mile (40km) trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Spend a full day-and-a-half in the ruins of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco on the train.

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from $2,640

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Buenos Aires, Iguazu, and Rio de Janeiro

9 Day Itinerary

• Take in a Tango Show
• Explore both sides of Iguazu Falls
• Take a cogwheel train up Corcovado
• Enjoy sunset over Copacabana beach

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the vibrant cities of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. Tour on your own, or with a local guide who can show you the impressive sites and history of the city. Cap off your tour with a visit to Iguazu Falls. Tour the falls from both the Argentinian and Brazilian side.

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from $2,112

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Beautiful Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls

Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Experience an Argentine Tango show
• Enjoy exploring Buenos Aires
• Visit and discover Iguazu Falls
• Explore Tigre Delta

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Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin this week-long Argentina vacation in metropolitan Buenos Aires before traveling to Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall system at the Argentine-Brazilian border. Enjoy the best Argentina has to offer with visits to local fruit markets at the Tigre Delta, ferry tours, tango shows and of course, Argentine steak & wine.

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from $5,311

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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary

• Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
• Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
• Explore Bariloche and Patagonia

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Wine Tasting, Cooking Classes, Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a complete 10-day upscale tour discovering the best of Argentina. Dance the tango in Buenos Aires, float down the Tigre Delta, take a cooking class and go wine tasting in Mendoza. Explore the peaks and lakes of the high Andes hiking at a historical Estancia near Bariloche in Patagonia.

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from $4,677

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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Salta's colorful markets
• Visit a local family goat farm
• Tour vineyards with an oenologist
• Attend an Andean cooking class

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 9-day journey to discover the delicious local dishes and wines, as well as the inviting culture and landscape of northern Argentina -- a world apart from the country's chilly southern reaches!

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from $4,329

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Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport Adventure

Small Group Departure - 9 Day Itinerary

• Hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman
• Experience biking or zipline
• Horseback ride in Sacred Valley

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Lima / Machu Picchu

Activities

Hiking, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Village Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Biking

Activity Level

Challenging

Join this 9-day tour for a Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport experience. Discover Peru's treasures, from Lima's allure to Cusco's heritage. Explore Maras, Huacahuasi, and Lamay. Trek scenic trails, zip across valleys, and bike ancient routes.

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from $1,062

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Classic Easter Island Group tour

5 Day Itinerary

• See the superb Moai Stone Statues
• Admire spectacular ancient ruins
• Discover beautiful volcanoes

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Easter Island / Hotel Otai

Activity Level

Relaxed

Immerse yourself in the mystical culture, epic landscapes, and ocean views of legendary Easter Island. Visit the mysterious Moai statues, walk and drive around the island’s best natural and archeological sites, and learn more about this fascinating island!

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from $1,439

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Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore the famous Iguazu Falls
• Spot wildlife at Yacutinga Lodge
• Float the San Francisco River

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the world's largest waterfall system - Iguazu Falls - on this amazing 5-day Argentina vacation. Take the "most beautiful thousand meter walk in the world" overlooking the Falls, then search for rainforest wildlife as you spend three nights at Yacutinga Lodge experiencing the subtropical rainforest straddling the Argentina-Brazil border.

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from $1,116

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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day at Machu Picchu without a guide.

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from $1,017

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Cusco Gastronomy Tour

6 Day Itinerary

• Experience a gastronomic tour
• Explore vibrant Pisac market
• Discover Machu Picchu's ruins

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Savor the essence of Cusco on a 6-day Gastronomy Tour! Delight in the fusion of ancient flavors and modern cuisine while uncovering the secrets of Incan heritage. Wander through the timeless streets, relishing in the allure of historic sites like Sacsayhuamán and the legendary wonder of Machu Picchu.

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from $10,250

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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
• Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
• Snorkel or stand up paddle board

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Variable

On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.

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from $10,750

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Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon

9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II

• Explore with indigenous guides
• Skiff or walk thru the rainforest
• Make personal kayak explorations
• Discover a profusion of wildlife

Starts / Ends

Lima / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Actively experience the wonders of Peru as you explore the upper Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley on this 9-day cruise & inland adventure. The 28-guest Delfin II hosts this incredible journey with stops in Cusco, Iquitos, Lima and chances to snorkel, kayak, and visit indigenous communities.

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from $7,864

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Luxury Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary

Activities

Local Market Visits, Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Hike the Inca Trail in style and comfort. This 10-day Inca Trail trek & exploration of Andean Peru is combined with an upscale camping experience offering comfortable cots, hot water showers, and fine cuisine served under a portable dining tent. Top-shelf service and highly knowledgeable guides assure your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Machu Picchu is perfect.

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from $5,200

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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

• Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
• See the blue-footed boobies dance
• Look for Galapagos penguins
• Cruise along Moreno Point

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Bachas Beach

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Whale Watching

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Variable

Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!

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from $6,190

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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Visit the Waved Albatross colony
• Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
• Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
• Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point

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Baltra / Baltra

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Variable

On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.

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from $5,190

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Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

• Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
• Trek through mangroves
• Snorkel in search of marinlife

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

The Ocean Spray luxury catamaran takes you on a 5-day Galapagos Northern Islands cruise, exploring Genovesa, South Plaza, Mosquero, and Santiago. Light hiking, pristine snorkeling, and swimming with sea lions and penguins make this trip the perfect luxury Galapagos vacation package.

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from $1,938

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Inca Trail Express

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

This 5-day trip spends 4 days hiking the Inca Trail then visits Machu Picchu for a full day exploring the ruins. Hike with expert guides and enjoy deluxe camping to assure the best possible experience. Travelers are required to spend a minimum of two nights at high altitude before the trek, usually in Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Lake Titicaca.

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from $1,873

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Tambopata Research Center

5 Day Itinerary

• Climb a 30-meter tree
• Watch the sunset with wine
• Visit the Colorado clay lick

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Amazon rainforest on this 5-day tour from Puerto Maldonado. Hike on the floodplain trails, search for frogs at night, and look for the gleaming eyes of the caiman during your stay at the comfortable and enthralling Tambopata Research Center.

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