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Colorful Peruvian dancers at a parade
from $1,876
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Living Legacy of Ancient Peru

Cusco & Huilloc - 6 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Cusco / Cusco
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the unique living culture in Peru in this 6-day Cusco and Huilloc Homestay Tour.
  • Discover wonders of Peru
  • Explore Historic sites of Cusco
  • Experience life at Huilloc
  • Experience Machu Picchu
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Sky bike in the rainforest
from $1,654
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Mashpi Lodge Adventure

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 3 day Ecuador trip will immerse you in the deep green forest of one of the world's richest bio-diversity hotspots. Hike the nature trails, explore by the lodge's sky bike, get a different perspective from the observation tower, and observe the wildlife around Mashpi Lodge.
  • Discover Mashpi forest by night
  • Stay at Mashpi Lodge
  • Explore the rainforest
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Quito, Ecuador
from $163
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Quito Highlights Full Day

1 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Quito in a full-day, guided tour that lets you choose three experiences, including the historic city center, the equator line, and cable car rides. Visit the local market, museums, or botanical gardens, and enjoy Quito’s rich cultural and natural beauty.
  • Shop for artisanal crafts
  • Visit the distillery at Casa Agave
  • Discover diverse plants and animals
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Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito
from $125
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Discover Quito Extended Half Day

½ Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the best of Quito with half-day tours tailored to your interests. Choose from options like a city tour, equator visit, cable car rides, or cultural and market experiences. Discover why Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage site and immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere, history, and traditions.
  • Wander Quito's historic streets
  • Enjoy chocolate tastings
  • Shop at Quito's artisanal market
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Quito
from $86
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Quito Express

½ Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Quito by choosing to visit iconic sites like the Equator, local markets, or take in panoramic views on the cable car and many more. Each tour offers a unique way to experience this vibrant city's culture, history, and nature.
  • Experience chocolate-making
  • Discover Ecuador's biodiversity
  • Explore museums in Quito
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Horse ride in Los Flamencos Lagoon
from $5,631
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The Complete Patagonia Experience: Culture and Nature

8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activities
Hacienda Visits, Fishing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 8-day Patagonia culture and nature adventure, a combination of unique wildlife, cultural immersion and spectacular scenery in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. Explore Torres del Paine National Park and choose your activities each day based on your preferences and interests.
  • Discover a 19th century estancia
  • Learn about the ranch life
  • See the famed Torres del Paine
  • Choose from a variety of activities
  • Explore in an all-terrain adventure
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from $2,806
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All Inclusive Nayara Alto Atacama Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
San Pedro de Atacama / Santiago
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a 5-day All-Inclusive Nayara Alto Atacama tour near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile. Visit salt flats, geysers, lagoons, and Andean peaks with expert guides. Try stargazing with a private telescope and enjoy small-group excursions. The lodge blends with its surroundings, offering views and a sustainable desert stay.
  • Experience Nayara Alto Atacama
  • Join excursions and explore
  • Experience cultural tours
  • Stargazing in middle of a desert
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Interact with the locals on your small ship Amazon cruise
from $5,000
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Las Palmas
Activities
Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the legendary Amazon River on this 4-day luxury cruise on the Delfin. Visit remote villages that line the rivers and search for the mysterious pink river dolphin. Along the way you will have many opportunities to go fishing, kayaking, shopping in local markets, and viewing incredible wildlife.
  • Cruise the Marañon River
  • Walk the Canopy Bridge
  • Spot nocturnal Amazon wildlife
  • Visit an Amazonian village
  • Meet rescued manatees
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City of Cartagena
from $4,440
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Colombia Caribbean Cultural Adventure

11 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Santa Marta / Cartagena
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Colombia on this 11-day Caribbean Cultural Adventure! Experience Waya’s indigenous traditions, explore Cabo de La Vela in La Guajira, enjoy Mayapo’s beaches and water sports, marvel at Tayrona’s beauty, and uncover Minca’s waterfalls and wildlife. Dive into Cartagena’s rich heritage and unwind on the Rosario Islands’ stunning shores
  • Discover La Guajira's tradition
  • Discover Wayuu's culture
  • See Cabo de La Vela's iconic sites
  • Enjoy beach activity in Mayapo
  • Enjoy Minca's natural beauty
  • Experience Arhuaco's Backpack Works
  • Discover Cartagena's hidden gems
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San Pedro Claver Plaza, Cartagena
from $2,943
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Colombia Highlights

Bogota to Cartagena - 9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Bogota / Cartagena
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy a complete 9-day tour discovering the highlights of Colombia. Dance the salsa and explore the city of Bogota, visit the Wax Palm reserve in Salamina, and taste the best coffee in Manizales. Finally, discover the rich culture preserved in Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.
  • Explore the vibrant city of Bogota
  • Visit churches in Bogota
  • Discover Salamina with your guide
  • Visit Hacienda Venecia coffee farm
  • Visit Cartagena's historical sites
  • Swim and snorkel in Tierra Bomba
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The colorful streets of Cartagena
from $2,933
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Bogota to Cartagena Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Bogota / Cartagena
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this 7-day Colombia tour, discover Bogota and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota and walk down the cobblestone streets of La Candelaria. Fly to Cartagena and see the beautiful beaches on the Caribbean coast. Take a walking tour and see the beautiful plazas and monument walls of historic Cartagena
  • Visit iconic and landmark in Bogota
  • Visit Monserrate Church
  • Stroll in La Candelaria
  • Visit Cartagena's historical sites
  • Explore Rosario Islands
  • Visit San Basilio de Palenque
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $2,891
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Best of Colombia

Bogota to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Bogota / Cartagena
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy an 8-day tour to discover Bogota, Manizales, and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota, taste the best coffee in Manizales, and immerse yourself in the Caribbean city of Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.
  • Explore the vibrant city of Bogota
  • Visit local coffee farm
  • See Colombia's unique birds
  • Visit Los Nevados National Park
  • Visit San Basilio de Palenque
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from $2,725
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Easter Island Complete Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Easter Island
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Snorkeling, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Easy Active
Take a 5-day Easter Island Complete Adventure and explore moai statues, ancient sites, and stunning nature. Visit Ahu Akivi, Tongariki, and Rano Raraku. Swim at Anakena Beach, snorkel at Motu Nui, and ride horseback to hidden ruins. Watch the sunset at Tahai and learn local stories at Orongo and the crater of Rano Kau.
  • Explore Ahu Akivi, Tahai and more
  • Enjoy Anakena Beach's white sand
  • Explore waters of near Motu Nui
  • Visit Orongo village near Rano Kau
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from $1,470
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Medellin Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Medellin / Medellin
Activity Level
Easy Active
Spend your week getting to know Medellin on this 5-day tour, including an in-depth city tour and a coffee plantation tour in the town of Concordia. Learn about Medellin and experience what its culture has to offer. Enjoy the scenery, and the colorful tiled streets, and taste tropical fruits and coffee
  • Explore the vibrant city of Medelli
  • Visit the city of Guatapé
  • Taste tropical fruits and coffee
  • Visit local coffee farm
  • Learn about coffee in Concordia
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The Corpus Christi Festival in Pujili, Ecuador
from $756
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Corpus Christi Festival

3 Day Itinerary
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join thousands of Ecuadorians in Pujili for the Corpus Christi festival which features the El Danzante parades. This fiesta is a fascinating mix of Catholic and traditional religious practices and is an exhibition for the region's folkloric dance, music, cuisine, and art.
  • Learn about this unique festival
  • Watch festival processions
  • Visit the famous Tigua painters
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Traditional villagers in Huilloc, Peru
from $680
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Huilloc Experience

3 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Huilloc Homestay / Ollantaytambo
Activities
Volunteering
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the richness of Quechua culture and tradition with a 3-day immersive trip to the village of Huilloc, nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This trip will give you an opportunity to witness and participate in the daily lives of the Quechua people, one of the largest indigenous groups in South America.
  • Explore Andean landscapes
  • Experience the Inca practice
  • Participate in the Chaskiq activity
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Wandering the road in Uruguay
from $551
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Whole Day Hike between Pueblo Eden & Vina Eden

1 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Punta del Este / Punta del Este
Activity Level
Variable
Join a whole day hike from Pueblo Eden to Viña Eden and explore the countryside. Follow the local trails, take in the stunning scenery, and visit the Viña Eden winery for delicious lunch (optional). The excursion includes transfers, a knowledgeable guide, snack, and water. The hike will start and end at your choice of three locations: Hotel Punta del Este, La Barra, or Jose Ignacio.
  • Explore Pueblo Eden
  • Trek through 8km local route
  • Visit Viña Eden winery
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Visit vineyards during wine tours near Santiago de Chile
from $462
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Bike Ride between the Wineries of Carmelo

1 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Puerto Carmelo / Puerto Carmelo
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Cycle to Playa Sere, then visit El Legado Boutique Winery, known for its unique Vertical Shoot Positioning system that enhances grape quality. Enjoy a homemade lunch paired with wines at Almacen de la Capilla, one of Uruguay's oldest vineyards.
  • Cycle to Playa Sere
  • Experience the artisanal tradition
  • Visit Almacen de la Capilla
  • Cycle along tree-lined road
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