Top South America Trips & Tours in August 2025

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Central Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso

• Visit picturesque Witch Hill
• Snorkel at Pinnacle Rock
• Observe North Seymour's wildlife

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Board the Calipso for a 5-day cruise of the Eastern and Central islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Enjoy the opportunity to view and watch the unique wildlife in their natural habitat. In addition, explore the landscape of each island, shaped by years of volcanic activity. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

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from $2,610

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Galapagos Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
• Hike across Española Island
• Discover Galapagos origins

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This affordable 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II explores the southeastern and central islands of the Galapagos including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana & Santa Cruz. Encounter fearless wildlife like giant tortoises and marine iguanas, and snorkel in the crystalline Galapagos waters viewing colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.

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from $2,737

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Highlights of Chiloe

4 Day Itinerary

• Ferry Ride with views of the Andes
• Northern Chiloe Village Exploration
• Hiking in Tepuhueico Park
• Unique endemic wildlife spotting
• Cultural exploration of Castro
• Visit to Chepu River

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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activities

Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Take a 4-day trip to Chiloe, an island known for its culture and landscapes. Visit villages in northern Chiloé, taste oysters, and see penguins. Hike in Tepuhueico Park to the “Dock of Souls” and see endemic wildlife like the Pudu. Explore Castro's wooden churches and stilt houses, and enjoy a local lunch. End at the sunken forest at Chepu River.

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from $2,650

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Chile's Three Lakes & Volcanoes Crossing

Chile Small Group Tour - 4 Day Itinerary

• Hike the Desolacion Trail
• Boat ride to Puntiagudo Valley
• Hike to Lake Rupanco
• Visit hot springs by Lake Rupanco

Starts / Ends

Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

Join a 4-day trek in Chile's Lake District, connecting three lakes and volcanoes. Hike the Desolación Trail to Lake Todos Los Santos, take a boat to Puntiagudo Valley, and trek 8.5 km to a family lodge. On day three, hike 18 km to Lake Rupanco for stunning views. End with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to Puerto Varas.

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from $1,369

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Classic Bariloche

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit regional craft beer factories
• Enjoy unique views of Bariloche
• Kayak at Lake Nahuel Huapi

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Bariloche / Bariloche

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Bariloche, the principal city of the Argentine Lakes District, and a great base camp for enjoying various outdoor activities on this 4-day Patagonia tour.

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from $2,002

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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary

• Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
• Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
• Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
• Visit a unique mangrove forest

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration, Hacienda Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This tour of Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Quito, experience indigenous cultures near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes, ride the panoramic Nariz del Diablo train, explore Inca ruins and colonial Cuenca before finishing our trip in Guayaquil.

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from $849

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Paracas and Nazca

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 3-day tour of Peru takes you to the small town of Paracas, where the arid desert extends right to the shores of the ocean. From here, visit the famous & mysterious Nazca Lines and then move on to the Paracas National Reserve nad the Islas Ballestas to see many sea birds and sea lions.

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from $728

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Iguazu Falls: Argentina

3 Day Itinerary

• See the Argentina side of Iguazu
• View Devil's Throat from a zodiac
• Walk the platforms among the falls

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls on a three day tour, where over 275 distinct cascades tumble through lush subtropical forest. Iguazu is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America.

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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 $586

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Safari to the Clouds

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Argentine Northwest
• Visit 3 circuits in one day
• Admire views atop Cuesta de Lipán

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a full-day "Safari to the Clouds" tour in Northern Argentina. In one day, visit the clouds, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. This route is the only way to see three of the Northwest's most iconic vistas in one day!

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from $873

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Sacred Valley Community Clean-Up

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Volunteering

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-day service oriented trip helps local communities offset the negative consequences of modernization that impacts the Andes. The service project will allow travelers to go into the community and help families collect waste, separate it based on recyclables, biodegradable/compostable waste, and disposable garbage and educate and promote composting and recycling efforts in local communities surrounding the Sacred Valley.

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from $625

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Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking

1 Day Itinerary

• Hike Perito Moreno Glacier
• Take a Lago Argentino boat ride
• Enjoy lunch atop Perito's glaciers

Activity Level

Easy Active

Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is more than three miles wide and more than twenty stories high at its front. Take a boat across Lago Argentino and pass the massive front wall of blue ice. Enjoy lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier and listen to its thunderous concerto of groaning and cracking ice dropping into the lake below.

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from $770

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Estancia El Ombu

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $549

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Humahuaca

1 Day Itinerary

• Discover Humahuaca historic village
• Tour Pucará' ruins in Tilcara
• Explore the Hill of Seven Colors

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this full-day trip from Salta city to Humahuaca, a colorful ancient village with beautiful surroundings. On your way, see "Cerro de colores" (Hill of Seven Colors) and visit Pucará, an old indigenous town. Enjoy a guided tour around the village, have a taste of their Quebrada's typical food, and admire their handicrafts.

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from $323

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Iguazu Falls Argentina Side

1 Day Itinerary

• See the Argentina side of Iguazu
• View Devil's Throat from a zodiac
• Ride a 4x4 vehicle

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls offers numerous vantage points for viewing the cascading water. Devil's Throat Station has a suspended walkway and you can see the Two Sisters, Bosseti, Adam and Eve, Bernabe Mendez, Mbiguá, and San Martín Falls. Admire the lower path, which has been dubbed the "world's most beautiful thousand-meter stroll."

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from $518

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Vistas of Cachi

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Los Cardones National Park
• Discover the charming town of Cachi
• Visit archaeological museums

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the unforgettable beauty of Cachi's majestic landscapes, from its lush valleys up to its unique and stunning scenery. Admire treasured locations in the surrounding mountains, like the Tin-Tin straight road, and Los Cardones National Park. Take a short trip through the country's archaeological museum to learn about Cachi’s history.

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from $473

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Huallatakunka Trek

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

This full-day trek over Huallatakunka Pass is an exciting way to get to know the local communities here while immersing yourself in nature. You will have a chance to tour a bakery in Oropesa and stop in the Pinipampa community, known for their roof tiles. The maximum altitude you'll reach on this tour is 16,243 feet.

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from $429

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Bike and Wine Tasting Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Tour Argentina's wine region
• Taste wines from Mendoza's vineyard
• Enjoy Wine tasting & regional lunch

Starts / Ends

Mendoza / Mendoza

Activities

Wine Tasting, Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Chacras de Coria, one of the most important wine regions in Argentina. The 5-hour tour through the imposing rural landscapes of Chacras de Coria and Vistalba. Taste wines from three vineyards and enjoy lunch in the shadow of the Los Andes mountain range.

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