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What better way to experience the natural wonders of South America than on a camping trip? Choose one of the 53 South America camping and glamping trips below as the base of your ideal customized itinerary visiting hot spots such as Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, and Punta Arenas. The below itineraries that include camping can be organized as a private tour or a part of a small group tour. Our South America camping and glamping adventures are accompanied by plenty of opportunities for Hiking, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, and Village Visits. Contact one of the South America outdoor experts at Adventure Life to start planning your ideal South America camping trip. 
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Mt Fitz Roy and hikers
from $6,546
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Ultimate Patagonia Trekking

14 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
A complete hiking and trekking adventure that combines the best of both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia travel! This two-week journey pairs our Argentina Glacier Adventure itinerary with the Classic W Trek trip, for those hearty hikers in search of southern South America's breathtaking backcountry scenery.
  • Ultimate Patagonia trekking trip
  • Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Hike W Trek & Fitz Roy
  • Explore a subantarctic beech forest
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Such calm water while kayaking Patagonia
from $1,840
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Torres Del Paine Kayaking

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
Enjoy a 3 day/2 night river kayaking and camping trip along the Serrano River in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and wildlife during this fully supported Chile tour.
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Enjoying a mountain bike ride
from $4,986
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Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca Multisport

12 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
This active 12-day tour through Peru blends exhilarating multi-sport adventures like whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, trekking, and mountain biking around Cusco & the Sacred Valley climaxing in an unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu. Then, travel south to Puno and go sea kayaking on Lake Titicaca visiting Amantani and Ticonata Islands.
  • Whitewater raft the Urubamba River
  • Bike past lakes, farms, & villages
  • Trek the Queñua Sundur Valley
  • Kayak around Lake Titicaca
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Our guide as the sun breaks through the clouds
from $3,226
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Inca Pathways

Inca Trail - 13 Day Itinerary
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
This two-week trek explores the ancient and revered pathway known as the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Spend 4 days hiking the 26-mile Inca Trail, culminating in Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate. This tour also spends time before the trek acclimating and exploring Lake Titicaca and Cusco.
  • Explore floating islands
  • Visit the highlights of Cusco
  • Tour pre-Colombian salt mines
  • Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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Mt Veronica - It is a beautiful mountain!
from $4,008
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Salkantay & Classic Inca Trail Trek

12 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activity Level
Challenging
This 12-day trek takes you along the legendary route of the Inca Trail, through the Sacred Valley and exploring the traditional colonial town of Cusco - hiking through mountain passes, glacier carved valleys, and ultimately leading to the renowned Sun Gate of Machu Picchu.
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Paddling through rapids
from $3,541
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Sacred Valley Multisport Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
This tour blends the most famous highlights of Peru with exhilarating multisport adventures including whitewater rafting, kayaking, trekking, and mountain biking. A great choice for first time Peru visitors and return travelers as well!
  • Visit Cusco's largest open market
  • Enjoy Rafting on the Urubamba River
  • See beautiful Piuray Lake
  • Hike through famous Incan sites
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Camping along the Inca Trail
from $8,079
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Luxury Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
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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Taking in close-up views of glaciers
from $4,950
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Explore Aysen and Patagonia National Park

7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Balmaceda / Balmaceda
Activity Level
Moderate
Join this 7-day tour to reconnect with nature and admire the memorable landscapes of the remote region of Aysen, Chile. Admire the scenery and experience an unforgettable hike across the magnificent mountains of Patagonia.
  • Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Sail to San Rafael Glacier
  • Raft down the Baker River
  • Explore Lake Bertrand
  • Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
  • Visit Patgonia National Park
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Machu Picchu at sunrise
from $2,951
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Classic Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Trek the classic Inca Trail
  • Explore the highlights of Cusco
  • Visit several Inca ruin sites
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
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Baker River, Aysen
from $12,800
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Best of Aysen

13 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Balmaceda / Balmaceda
Activities
Camping, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Village Visits, Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore the Aysen region on a 13-day guided tour through Chilean Patagonia. Travel the Carretera Austral, visit Marble Caves, Queulat Park, and the Baker River. Stay in top lodges like Puyuhuapi, Mallin Colorado, and Explora. Hike in Patagonia National Park before returning to Balmaceda.
  • Drive through Carretera Austral
  • Experience top lodges of Patagonia
  • Hike in Queulat National Park
  • Experience Lake General Carrera
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Remote region of Aysen
from $5,990
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Wild Aysen and Cerro Castillo Trek

9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Coyhaique / Balmaceda
Activity Level
Moderate
On this 9-day tour, trek through Cerro Castillo National Park, one of the most spectacular and remote places in Chilean Patagonia, and stay in comfortable cabins overlooking Lake General Carrera. Enjoy the rugged landscapes of Aysen and be captivated by the Northern Patagonian scenery.
  • Trekking in Cerro Castillo
  • Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Hike in Patagonia National Park
  • Raft down the Baker River
  • Explore Lake Bertrand
  • Visit Cerro Castillo
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The snow-capped magnificence of the Fitz Roy Mount Range
from $4,967
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Patagonia Los Glaciares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
El Calafate / El Calafate
Activity Level
Challenging
On this 8-day Patagonia Los Glaciares Adventure, hike to Laguna de los Tres for Mt. Fitz Roy views, then to Laguna Torre through forests. At Estancia Bonanza, ride a 4x4, and hike a Via Ferrata. Visit a Patagonian estancia to enjoy a lamb asado. Return to El Calafate for a Greet & Eat Dinner, then trek on Perito Moreno before a private transfer.
  • Hike exploration
  • Greet and eat dinner with locals
  • OVO Patagonia experience
  • Estancia Bonanza experience
  • Mini-trek at Perito Moreno glacier
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The stunning landscape of Patagonia
from $4,830
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Chelenko Experience

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Balmaceda / Balmaceda
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.
  • 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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Santa Valley (Callejón de Huaylas). Near Huaraz
from $2,725
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Cordillera Blanca Trek

10 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Ultimate
On this tour we trek high into the Andes, the world's second largest mountain range. Spend a few free days in Huaraz before setting out on a 5 day hike into the breathtaking Cordillera Blanca. Our journey will take you through vastly changing landscapes including forests, prairies, and ice cold glacial lakes.
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Couple looks out over Machu Picchu
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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Dientes Circuit in Patagonia
from $2,925
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Dientes Circuit Trek

Dientes de Navarino Trek - 6 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Challenging
Experience what some call "the best trek in Patagonia" on this nature-lovers' trek! Spend six days hiking to the Dientes de Navarino massif along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, ponds, lakes, and rivers.
  • Hike the Dientes Circuit
  • Trek the southernmost circuit
  • Explore Navarino Island
  • Enjoy camping and lodge stays
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Boating by lily pads in Guyana
from $4,743
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Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary
Activities
Fishing, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.
  • Learn jungle survival skills
  • Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
  • Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
  • Explore Georgetown with your guide
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Rafting on the Andean Multisport tour
from $2,103
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Andean Whitewater Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Challenging
The land of the Incas near Cusco and the Sacred Valley is a great destination for active adventures. With deep canyons cut by beautiful rivers and backroads and trails in the shadows of the impressive Andes, explore the countryside during this multi-day biking and raft trip and visit the Inca cities of Cusco and Ollantaytambo. Travelers will have a half-day hike on a remote section of the Inca Trail to hike down to the Apurimac River, one of South America's premier rivers. Single-track and more advanced biking routes can be arranged based on travelers' experience.
  • Marvel through the streets of Cusco
  • Enjoy views of the Apurimac River
  • Bike through Cusco's Sacred Valley
  • Explore the ancient cities of Cusco
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