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Explore the marvels of South America on an adventurous cultural journey with Adventure Life this month. With a variety of 102 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 $4,631
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Panoramic Peru

16 Day Itinerary
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!
  • Discover Peru's 'Little Galapagos'
  • View the Nazca Lines with a flyover
  • Explore Colca Canyon
  • Visit the shores of Lake Titicaca
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Trekking in Patagonia
from $4,405
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Patagonia Hiking Express

9 Day Itinerary
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.
  • Hike to the Base of the Towers
  • Premier day hikes in El Chalten
  • Ice trekking on Perito Moreno
  • Explore all that Patagonia offers
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Wines of Europe
from $4,677
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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary
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!
  • Explore Salta's colorful markets
  • Visit a local family goat farm
  • Tour vineyards with an oenologist
  • Attend an Andean cooking class
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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
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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Machu Picchu, the iconic Inca citadel in the Andes Mountains of Peru
from $10,531
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Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon

9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
Starts / Ends
Lima / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Actively experience the wonders of Peru as you explore the upper Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley on this 9-day cruise & inland adventure. The 28-guest Delfin II hosts this incredible journey with stops in Cusco, Iquitos, Lima and chances to snorkel, kayak, and visit indigenous communities.
  • Explore with indigenous guides
  • Skiff or walk thru the rainforest
  • Make personal kayak explorations
  • Discover a profusion of wildlife
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Hiking through the rainforest
from $3,800
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day Amazon River cruise aboard the Delfin III, where you'll discover the wonders of this vibrant ecosystem. Encounter rich culture and diverse wildlife as you visit indigenous communities, explore the jungle on day and night hikes, and observe fascinating creatures like monkeys, macaws, sloths, jaguars, and pink river dolphins!
  • Join a night safari to Fundo Casual
  • Walk the Canopy Walkway
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
  • Spot nocturnal jungle creatures
  • Visit an artisan community
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Paddling through rapids
from $3,541
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Sacred Valley Multisport Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
Activities
Biking
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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Tango show
from $175
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La Ventana Dinner & Tango Show

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy a traditional tango performance and an Andean culture show. The La Ventana Tango House is a fully renovated historic structure located in San Telmo. Moreover, savor an international and traditional dinner prepared on a traditional charcoal grill, along with Argentinean wines.
  • Enjoy a Tango and Folklore Show
  • Savor Argentinian gourmet dishes
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The Island of Chiloé
from $8,350
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The Islands of Chiloe & The Route of the Parks of Patagonia

10 Day Itinerary
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.
  • 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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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
Activities
Hiking, Camping, Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking
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
Activities
Horseback Riding, 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.
  • 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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The island of Chiloe
from $2,737
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Highlights of Chiloe

4 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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.
  • 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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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
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.
  • Hike the Desolacion Trail
  • Boat ride to Puntiagudo Valley
  • Hike to Lake Rupanco
  • Visit hot springs by Lake Rupanco
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CACHICCATA SCHOOL
from $873
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Sacred Valley Community Clean-Up

2 Day Itinerary
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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Experience the gaucho lifestyle in Argentina
from $770
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Estancia El Ombu

2 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Cachiccata school children
from $287
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Healthy Breakfast

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 1-day service opportunity from Ollantaytambo takes you first to the market to purchase food followed by a day of distributing it as breakfast in the local communities of Rumira, Pachar, Piri or Camicancha. You will get to know the kids who live in this region along the way.
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Experience carnaval during your Brazil tour
from $141
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Rio Social Projects

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the famed Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant celebration. Visit the Providencia favela and learn about social programs happening in the favela through the Morrinho Project.
  • Experience Carnaval
  • Tour a favela
  • Visit a community project
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Chris's host family on Amantani Island
from $475
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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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