Top South America Trips & Tours in August 2026

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Salta Canopy Zipline

½ Day Itinerary

• Enjoy a zipline on Juramento Canyon
• See the incredible vistas at Peñas
• Enjoy a safely guided adventure

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Moderate

Salta’s canopy adventure is a zip line canopy tour that gives you the chance to fly through the forest on an unforgettable experience, swooping over the Juramento River and its beautiful canyon, throughout the top of the tallest trees in Salta.

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from $358

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Andean Horseback Riding

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

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.

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from $265

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Maras and Moray Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Your bike is your ticket to adventure on this day tour of Maras & Moray in the Peruvian Andes. A 7-hour tour takes you to Maras Plateau, through the towering peaks of the Andes, to local villages, and even to an experimental agricultural terrace of the Inca at Moray. Be prepared for a high energy day!

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from $280

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Upper Vilcanota-Chuquicahauna Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $783

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Gable Island navigation and penguin colony

1 Day Itinerary

• See a variety of different seabirds
• Observe penguins
• Hike to know more about the Island

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Ushuaia / Ushuaia

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy your day trip to the penguin colony and Gable Island. Enter the Beagle Channel by paddling the inflatable canoes. After that, a motorboat will depart from Harberton and head toward Martillo Island. From the boat, you'll be able to see penguins in their breeding habitat.

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from $403

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Peruvian Paso Horseback Riding

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

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from $348

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Peruvian Paso Horseback Riding - Half Day

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

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from $288

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Cotopaxi Volcano Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

A day trip to Cotopaxi volcano and Limpiopungo valley offers stunning views of Ecuador's volcanic region. Begin your mountain riding experience on the slopes of Cotopaxi Volcano. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery on the way to Limpiopungo Valley, then cross-country bike over an old landslide.

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from $184

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Horseback Riding Full Day Tour

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Embark on a full-day horseback riding adventure in Ecuador's highlands. Enjoy a scenic ride through open landscapes, surrounded by Andean beauty. This immersive experience offers a chance to connect with nature, explore rugged terrain, and enjoy traditional hospitality in a peaceful countryside setting.

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from $152

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Tihuanaco Ruins (Tiwanaku)

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $129

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Bellavista Cloudforest

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit a Bellavista Protected Area
• Hummingbirds on your finger-tips!
• Enjoy a guided naturalist hike

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Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience a full day in a "Magical Cloud Forest" on your next Ecuador trip. This Day Trip to Bellavista is a perfect way of getting to know a subtropical rain forest, so close to Quito and in the heart of the cloud forest! Spend that spare day in the city hiking in a forest reserve, or relaxing and admiring the hummingbirds and the landscapes of this wonderful region.

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from $97

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Via Ferrata and Zipline

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

This full day tour of Peru is an exciting way for beginners to experience the adventure of the high peaks of the Andes - via a network of sophisticated braces and supports, the otherwise technical climb up Via Ferrata is made accessible to hikers of all skill levels. After the 400m climb, rappel & zip line to the valley floor to see it all from the sky!

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from $235

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Glaciers Gourmet Navigation

1 Day Itinerary aboard Maria Turquesa

• Sail across Lago Argentino
• Visit Spegazzini Glacier Viewpoint
• Land at Las Vacas Station
• Hike to old settler post
• Walk at Perito Moreno footbridges

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El Calafate / El Calafate

Activities

Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard Maria Turquesa catamaran for a full-day tour of Los Glaciares National Park. Depart from La Soledad port and see Spegazzini, Upsala, and Perito Moreno Glaciers, trek at Las Vacas, and walk Perito Moreno footbridges.

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from $233

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La Paz and Tihuanaco

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit the ruins of Tihuanaco
• Tour the colonial streets of La Paz

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $119

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Cusco Half Day Mountain Biking

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $178

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Chacan Rainbow Temple and Cusilluchayoc Ruins Hike

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

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from $552

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Whole Day Hike between Pueblo Eden & Vina Eden

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Pueblo Eden
• Trek through 8km local route
• Visit Viña Eden winery

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Punta del Este / Punta del Este

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Join a whole day hike from Pueblo Eden to Viña Eden and explore the countryside. Follow the local trails, take in the stunning scenery, and visit the Viña Eden winery for delicious lunch (optional). The excursion includes transfers, a knowledgeable guide, snack, and water. The hike will start and end at your choice of three locations: Hotel Punta del Este, La Barra, or Jose Ignacio.

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from $329

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Bike Ride in Rural José Ignacio

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Jose Ignacio
• stroll through the Main Square
• See the iconic Laguna Garzon
• Continue to \\"La Lengüeta\\"
• Discover hidden trails

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Jose Ignacio / Jose Ignacio

Activities

Biking, Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a bike excursion in rural Jose Ignacio, leading to Laguna Garzon and its iconic circular bridge. Explore the town, lighthouse, and Main Square, then venture along Route 10 to "La Lengüeta" of Laguna Garzon. Explore the roads through private ranches, and uncover hidden trails that only the locals know about.

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