Top South America Trips & Tours in August 2025

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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise

• Explore Kicker Rock
• Interact with Galapagos sea lions
• Hike in the volcanic Sullivan Bay

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San Cristobal / Baltra

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

On this 5-day Southern Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Natural Paradise, explore outstanding wildlife-viewing areas and experience once-in-a-lifetime snorkel opportunities with the most diverse marine life. Discover the diverse and fascinating coastlines of San Cristobal, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, Santiago, Bartholomew & South Plaza.

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from $5,490

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Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek

Peru Small Group Tour - 11 Day Itinerary

• Explore historic Cusco
• Trek the varied Andean terrain
• Stay in luxury lodges along the way
• Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activity Level

Challenging

This 11-day trip along the legendary Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu hosts you in luxury lodges as you visit such iconic archaelogical sites and towns like Colpa Lodge, Lucma Lodge, Wayra Lodge, Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), Cusco, and Lima, filled with adventure and trekking to take you through these breathtaking landscapes.

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Luxury Central Galapagos Islands Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Discover Bartholomew Island
• Snorkel around Floreana
• Explore North Seymour Island

Activity Level

Variable

This luxury Galapagos cruise explores the central and eastern islands of the archipelago on the new Endemic Galapagos catamaran. Hike sea-side trails, admire volcanic formations, snorkel & sea kayak with sea lions & marine iguanas on this Galapagos tour of Baltra, Floreana, Santiago and North Seymour Islands.

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Chelenko Experience

8 Day Itinerary

• Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
• Hike to San Rafael Glacier
• Visit Puerto Guadal
• Explore the local area
• Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
• Visit Patgonia National Park

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Balmaceda / Balmaceda

Activities

Camping, Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Aysen on an 8-day Chelenko tour. Drive from Balmaceda to Puerto Tranquilo on Lake General Carrera. Kayak the Marble Caves, hike Exploradores Valley, and cruise to San Rafael Glacier. At Mallin Colorado, ride or hike and visit an organic farm. Hunt fossils in Puerto Guadal and explore Baker River, bike Bahia Murta, then transfer to Coyhaique.

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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity

• Admire Black Turtle Cove's wildlife
• Snorkel at Darwin Bay
• Discover Santiago's natural beauty

Starts / Ends

Baltra / El Chato Tortoise Reserve

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 4-day voyage scouting the central and northern islands of the Galapagos. Satisfy yourself with the majesty of the exceptional landscape, and relax on the beach. Get ready to see an abundance of unique wildlife including, blue-footed bobbies, reef sharks, flamingos, and playful sea lions. This memorable vacation will leave you wanting to come back for more.

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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

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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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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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

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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Easter Island Complete Adventure

5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Ahu Akivi, Tahai and more
• Enjoy Anakena Beach's white sand
• Explore waters of near Motu Nui
• Visit Orongo village near Rano Kau

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Santiago / Easter Island

Activities

Snorkeling, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

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 and learn local stories at Orongo and the crater of Rano Kau.

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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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Estancia El Ombu

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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Explore Cafayate

1 Day Itinerary

• See bizarre rock formations
• Try Posta de las Cabras goat cheese
• Tour Cafayate's vineyards

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this Argentina day trip, explore the geography and history of Cafayate, famous for its vineyards. Drive along the Lerma Valley and see the region’s tobacco farms. Observe bizarre rock formations, see Las Conchas Gorge, and stop for locally made goat cheese at an inn. This tour is an excellent introduction to the area.

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