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Explore the marvels of South America on an adventurous cultural journey with Adventure Life this month. With a variety of 106 tours to choose from, ranging from the vibrant markets of Argentina to the ancient ruins of Peru, your senses will be delighted by the diverse landscapes and rich traditions that define this captivating continent. Wander through cobblestone streets, taste flavorful wines, and trek the iconic Inca Trail while immersing yourself in the heart of the Andean culture. Whether you're seeking archaeological site visits, local market explorations, or a relaxing wine tasting experience, South America offers an array of activities to satisfy your wanderlust. Don't miss the chance to embark on a cultural expedition like no other and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Uros Island - Floating island at the Titicaca
from $5,125
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Panoramic Peru

16 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Peru's 'Little Galapagos'
  • View the Nazca Lines with a flyover
  • Explore Colca Canyon
  • Visit the shores of Lake Titicaca
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 16-day tour highlights the best of Peru, including Islas Ballestas and Paracas, the Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon, the islands of Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Lost City of the Incas--Machu Picchu. From the coast to the Andes to the Amazon jungle, this tour has a little bit of everything!
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Our guide as the sun breaks through the clouds
from $4,395
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Inca Pathways

Inca Trail - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Explore floating islands
  • Visit the highlights of Cusco
  • Tour pre-Colombian salt mines
  • Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
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.
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Paddling through rapids
from $3,661
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Sacred Valley Multisport Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Cusco's largest open market
  • Enjoy Rafting on the Urubamba River
  • See beautiful Piuray Lake
  • Hike through famous Incan sites
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
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!
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Trekking in Patagonia
from $4,406
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Patagonia Hiking Express

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to the Base of the Towers
  • Premier day hikes in El Chalten
  • Ice trekking on Perito Moreno
  • Explore all that Patagonia offers
Activity Level
Challenging
Enjoy an adventurous 9-day Patagonia Express hiking and trekking trip exploring Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate, and Chile's Torres del Paine.
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Hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail
from $2,490
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Short Inca Trail Hike To Machu Picchu

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco
  • Watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu
  • Visit Sacsayhuamán
  • Hike the Inca Trail
Activity Level
Challenging
This 7-day trip culminates in a one day hike on the Inca Trail arriving to Machu Picchu with a full day and a half to explore the ruins. Explore the Inca capital of Cusco, the Sacsayhuamán Ruins, and Sacred Valley before taking the train to marker 104 km and hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (no advance 4-day trail permit required!).
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Wines of Europe
from $4,678
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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
Activities
Wine Tasting
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 $2,738
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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
Starts / Ends
Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Cooking Classes
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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Village by a River Bank in the Peruvian Amazon
from $9,450
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Exploring the Upper Amazon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • View the headwaters of the Amazon
  • Sail the black waters of the Yarapa
  • Explore Nauta the Forest of Mirrors
  • See the biodiversity of Las Palmas
  • Enjoy guided activities onboard
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on this 8-day Crucero Amazonas offering exceptional upper amazon cruises along the Amazon River. From Iquitos, cross the Yarapa River to witness avian species. Visit Puerto Miguel, Las Palmas, and Nauta Cano. Enjoy onboard activities during this premier luxury amazon cruise peru experience.
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Tree frog spotted in the Amazon
from $4,200
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Visit Amazon Natural Park
  • Experience Shaman ceremony
  • Nauta Caño night safari
  • Discover Amazon River Confluence
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Peruvian Amazon on a 4-day cruise aboard the Delfin III. Travel along the Marañón River, visit Yanayacu, Las Palmas, and Amazon Natural Park. Spot wildlife, kayak forest waterways, fish piranhas, and meet local communities while discovering rainforest ecosystems.
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Puerto Natales, Patagonia
from $3,450
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Nomads of Patagonia Route

Puerto Montt-Puerto Natales - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III
  • Visit Puerto Aguirre Village
  • Relax in Quitralco Fjord
  • See Puerto Eden’s footbridges
  • Ride boats to El Brujo Glacier
Starts / Ends
Puerto Montt / Puerto Natales
Activities
Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a scenic 8-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales aboard MV Skorpios III. Navigate through dramatic channels, fjords, and mountain landscapes. Disembark in Puerto Natales after an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most beautiful regions.
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Puntiagudo Volcano, a snow-cappedd volcanic chain in Chile, near Osorno Volcano
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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Chris's host family on Amantani Island
from $509
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Lake Titicaca with Homestay

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 4-day Peru extension tour of Lake Titicaca gives you an in-depth cultural experience interacting with the local community whose roots date back to ancient cultures that settled in this area. Their hospitality opens a door to share with their families and offers you a homestay opportunity on Amantani Island.
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The ancient stone structures of Machu Picchu
from $9,720
No SS
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Peru and Galapagos Escape

12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II
  • Explore Machu Picchu ruins
  • Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo sites
  • Witness Inca weaving traditions
  • Spot penguins Sullivan Bay
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Lima / Ecuador
Activities
Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day adventure through Peru and the Galapagos. Begin in Lima, explore Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Continue to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands aboard National Geographic Islander II, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and observing wildlife in their natural habitats.
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Guests explore the Amazon Dorado River at night by Skiff, Argentina
from $7,004
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Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

Lima to Lima - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
  • Kayak black-water lagoons
  • Watch for Amazon wildlife
  • Explore Lima
  • Visit local ribereños
Starts / Ends
Lima / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Peruvian Amazon on a 9-day cruise aboard Delfin II, beginning with an overnight stay in Lima and continuing deep into the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Enjoy daily skiff and kayak excursions, wildlife sightings, and cultural visits in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
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The stunning landscape of Patagonia
from $5,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Encounter Pio XI Glacier
  • Navigate Beagle Channel
  • Discover Caleta Tortel
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activities
Village Visits, Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Explore 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Explorer through Chilean Patagonia. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Darwin Range, Strait of Magellan, and Glacier Alley. Visit Torres del Paine, Pio XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Caleta Tortel, and the Chonos Archipelago on an expedition rich in wildlife, fjords, and culture.
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Guests explore the Amazon River
from $4,947
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Upper Amazon: A River Expedition

Lima Roundtrip - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Kayak black-water lagoons
  • Watch for Amazon wildlifeVisit loca
  • Explore Lima
  • Visit local ribereños
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activities
Hiking, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 6-day Amazon River expedition aboard Delfin III. Explore Pacaya-Samiria Reserve by skiff and kayak, observe pink dolphins, monk saki monkeys, and scarlet macaws. Visit local ribereños communities and support sustainable initiatives in one of the planet’s most biodiverse regions.
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The Island of Chiloé
from $7,075
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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
Starts / Ends
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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The snow-capped magnificence of the Fitz Roy Mount Range
from $5,148
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Patagonia Los Glaciares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike exploration
  • Greet and eat dinner with locals
  • OVO Patagonia experience
  • Estancia Bonanza experience
  • Mini-trek at Perito Moreno glacier
Starts / Ends
El Calafate / El Calafate
Activities
Camping, Biking
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.
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