South America Cultural Tours

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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from $770

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Estancia El Ombu

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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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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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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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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