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Culinary Tours & Cooking Class in South America

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Experience authentic local cuisine on one of these 21 South America culinary tours that feature cooking classes. We've searched the world around for the best cooking classes, and these trips in South America will expose you to new culinary experiences with local ingredients and distinct flavors of food from South America. Explore the culinary diversity of regions such as Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Santiago, Durazno Department, and Montevideo with local chefs as you shop in local markets and learn local culinary techniques and recipes. Select any the food tours below and customize any of them to fit your personal interests with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert South America trip planners. 
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Brilliant blue water of Argentine lakes
from $4,205
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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
  • Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
  • Explore Bariloche and Patagonia
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
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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Wines of Europe
from $5,531
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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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The island of Chiloe
from $2,788
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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
Activity Level
Easy Active
Chiloé island in Chile. Enjoy a Chiloé culture and wildlife tour on this 4-day Chiloé island trip. Ride a ferry to misty villages, sample local oysters, spot penguins, hike through lush Tepuhueico forests to the dramatic “Dock of Souls,” wander UNESCO wooden churches and palafitos in Castro, then relax by the Chepu River in local comfort.
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The Island of Chiloé
from $7,813
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The Islands of Chiloe & The Route of the Parks of Patagonia

10 Day Itinerary
  • Scenic walking tour of Puerto Varas
  • Osorno Volcano & Rewilding Activity
  • Natural Wonders of Chiloé
  • Visit Castro & Culinary Adventures
  • Explore the Route of the Parks
  • Chaitén Volcano & Scenic Return
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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Volunteering
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 10-day adventure through Chiloé and Patagonia's Route of Parks, beginning in Puerto Varas. Discover Chiloé's culture and landscapes while exploring hidden trails and participating in rewilding projects. Experience the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia, with its temperate rainforests, volcanoes, fjords, and the Andes.
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Amazon sunset
from $5,171
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Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary
  • Bike Pichincha Volcano
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Zipline over Mindo canopy
  • Hike Cotopaxi National Park
  • Kayak the Shiripuno River
  • Spot endemic wildlife in Yasuni
  • Visit a remote Waorani village
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Quito / Quito
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest, Andes, and Amazon on this 13-day adventure. Zipline over Mindo, ride horseback near Cotopaxi, and hike volcanic trails. Paddle deep into Yasuni National Park, encountering wildlife and the Waorani community. Stay at an eco-glamping site in the rainforest, immersing yourself in the rainforest’s beauty.
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from $9,478
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Best of Uruguay in Luxury

15 Day Itinerary
  • Uruguay wine country winery visits
  • Luxury estancia stay, rural Uruguay
  • Sunset horseback rides to lagoons
  • Bike and kayak Laguna Garzon tours
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Colonia del Sacramento / Montevideo
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Biking
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Uruguay on a 15-day adventure through Colonia del Sacramento, Carmelo, Garzon, Montevideo, and Jose Ignacio. Visit wineries, taste local wines, explore historic cities, meet a Candombe drum maker, ride horseback at sunset, cycle through wine country, and kayak Laguna Garzon while enjoying local food and comfortable stays.
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Aerial view of Jose Ignacio lighthouse, a coastal landscape in Uruguay
from $7,422
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Essential Uruguay Explorer

15 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Uruguay's wine country tour
  • Stay at a countryside estancia
  • Sunset horseback ride and firelight
  • Bike and kayak Laguna Garzon lagoon
  • Discover Montevideo's local culture
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Colonia / Montevideo
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Uruguay on a 15-day adventure through Colonia del Sacramento, Carmelo, Garzon, Montevideo, and Jose Ignacio. Visit family-run wineries, stay at a countryside estancia, taste local wine and cheese, ride horses at sunset, hike and bike rural trails, and kayak Laguna Garzon, home to flamingos and herons. Enjoy local food and meet people.
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Church and vineyards
from $6,928
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Hidden Uruguay: Winter Wine Country & Coast

13 Day Itinerary
  • Farm cooking class in Carmelo area
  • Estancia fishing & horseback rides
  • Wine country and Jesuit ruins tour
  • Montevideo Candombe drum legend vis
  • Hills archaeology hike in Maldonado
  • Explore Uruguay in the off-peak sea
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Colonia del Sacramento / La Barra
Activities
Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Hacienda Visits, Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Fishing, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Uruguay’s wine country, culture, and rural landscapes from Colonia del Sacramento to the coast during the less crowded winter season. Visit family-run wineries in Carmelo, enjoy local wine and cooking, stay at a countryside estancia, and explore Montevideo’s Old City and Candombe traditions. Hike near Maldonado, bike and kayak in Garzon, and discover Punta del Este.
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $12,599
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South America Grand

34 Day Itinerary
  • Observe toucans and macaws
  • Snorkel among Galapagos marine life
  • Watch water flood over Iguazu Falls
  • Hike to the spires of El Paine
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of South America on this month-long adventure that begins in Ecuador and ends in Chile. This itinerary has it all from snorkeling, hiking, and searching for wildlife to cultural immersion, food tasting, and history. This itinerary takes you to the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Iguazu Falls, and Easter Island, just to name a few.
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Don\'t get too close
from $4,050
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Guyana Rainforest

6 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Georgetown’s historic markets
  • Paddle the Burro Burro River
  • Hike Surama Mountain trails
  • Visit majestic Kaieteur Falls
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 6-day adventure blends Guyanese culture with rainforest wilderness. Explore Georgetown's markets and colonial sights, then fly inland to Surama, a Macushi village. Climb Surama Mountain, sleep in a riverside hammock camp, and paddle the Burro Burro River for wildlife before a flight to Kaieteur, the world's tallest single-drop waterfall.
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Beautiful downtown Santiago at dusk
from $2,664
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South American Three City

10 Day Itinerary
  • Wine, beach & culinary tour options
  • Attend an intimate tango show
  • Visit Christ the Redeemer
  • Explore Ipanema & Copacabana
Activity Level
Relaxed
Take in the sights, sounds, food, and culture as you explore Santiago, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro. This 10 day itinerary includes free days and optional activities so you can set the pace of your South American vacation!
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Grapes at a vineyard
from $1,199
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Mendoza

4 Day Itinerary
  • Attend an Argentine cooking class
  • Tour a Mendoza winery
  • Horseback & hiking options
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit this region's important vineyards and compliment your wine tasting with an exclusive cooking class on our 4 day Mendoza tour. Round out your time here with a horseback ride or a trek to the Quebrada del Salta water falls.
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