Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Salkantay & Classic Inca Trail Trek

12 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Lima / Lima

Activity Level

Challenging

This 12-day trek takes you along the legendary route of the Inca Trail, through the Sacred Valley and exploring the traditional colonial town of Cusco - hiking through mountain passes, glacier carved valleys, and ultimately leading to the renowned Sun Gate of Machu Picchu.

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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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from $3,571

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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lake Titicaca
• Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
• Visit altiplanic lagoons
• Discover the beauty of Atacama

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Bolivia and Chile on this 10-day adventure tour revealing an extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and lagoons. Visit Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the Atacama Desert while viewing breathtaking landscapes every step of the way! Starting in La Paz, Bolivia you'll journey to Tatio Geysers, the Valley of the Moon, and more.

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Classic Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary

• Trek the classic Inca Trail
• Explore the highlights of Cusco
• Visit several Inca ruin sites
• Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu

Activity Level

Challenging

Follow in the footsteps of the Inca on this classic 10-day Inca Trail Trek. Acclimatize for three days as you explore Inca ruins and bargain at busy Andean markets in Cusco and the Sacred Valley before embarking on the 4-day 25 mile (40km) trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Spend a full day-and-a-half in the ruins of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco on the train.

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Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport Adventure

Small Group Departure - 9 Day Itinerary

• Hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman
• Experience biking or zipline
• Horseback ride in Sacred Valley

Starts / Ends

Lima / Machu Picchu

Activities

Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Biking, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Challenging

Join this 9-day tour for a Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport experience. Discover Peru's treasures, from Lima's allure to Cusco's heritage. Explore Maras, Huacahuasi, and Lamay. Trek scenic trails, zip across valleys, and bike ancient routes.

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La Paz and Uyuni

4 Day Itinerary

• See giant cacti up to 32-ft tall
• Explore La Paz with your guide
• Visit Uynui Salt Flats

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 4-day tour, you will get a taste of Bolivia's geographical diversity from volcanos to ancient salt flats. Visit the capital city of La Paz, where you can wander through the colorful markets and marvel at the historic architecture before flying to Uyuni to explore the famous region of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space.

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Luxury Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary

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Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Hike the Inca Trail in style and comfort. This 10-day Inca Trail trek & exploration of Andean Peru is combined with an upscale camping experience offering comfortable cots, hot water showers, and fine cuisine served under a portable dining tent. Top-shelf service and highly knowledgeable guides assure your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Machu Picchu is perfect.

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Torres del Paine Multisport

6 Day Itinerary

• Kayak on Lago Grey with icebergs
• Biking with views of the Towers
• Horseback ride with gaucho guides
• Hike to the base of the towers

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Fishing

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore Torres del Paine in this multisport tour of Patagonia's best while hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, and trekking! With EcoCamp as your home base, explore magnificent Patagonian mountains, glaciers lakes and rivers spotting guanacos and ostrich-like rheas.

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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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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary

• Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
• Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
• Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
• Visit a unique mangrove forest

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This tour of Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Quito, experience indigenous cultures near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes, ride the panoramic Nariz del Diablo train, explore Inca ruins and colonial Cuenca before finishing our trip in Guayaquil.

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Tambopata Research Center

5 Day Itinerary

• Climb a 30-meter tree
• Watch the sunset with wine
• Visit the Colorado clay lick

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Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Amazon rainforest on this 5-day tour from Puerto Maldonado. Hike on the floodplain trails, search for frogs at night, and look for the gleaming eyes of the caiman during your stay at the comfortable and enthralling Tambopata Research Center.

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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day at Machu Picchu without a guide.

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Machu Picchu by Train

7 Day Itinerary

• Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
• Explore Cusco with a local guide
• Tour the ruins of Ollantaytambo
• Visit a local textile market

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 7-day excursion through the Sacred Valley starting in Lima, you'll visit impressive Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán near Cusco, then Pisac, and Ollantaytambo. Finally, you'll take the train to Machu Picchu and spend two days exploring the most impressive Inca ruins.

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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
• Trek to a fresh water lake
• Learn about local conservation
• Explore Tortuga Bay

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Moderate

Sea lions and tortoises and iguanas -- oh my! Explore some of the Islands' most remarkable regions, including snorkeling at Leon Dormido, Tortuga Bay, Frigate Hill and a hike to the rim of Sierra Negra volcano. Spend nights on the Islands in comfortable hotels on this 9-day trip with the best hiking in Galapagos.

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Explora El Chalten

5 Day Itinerary

• View of the Marconi Glacier
• Enjoy exciting excursions
• Visit Los Huemules Reserve

Starts / Ends

Explora El Chalten / Explora El Chalten

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Spa Relaxation, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explora El Chaltén is the ideal starting point from which to explore the incredible geography of the Argentine Patagonia because of its exceptional location. Take part in adventures that venture far from the main path and explore deeply into this area's natural environment.

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Inca Trail Express

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

This 5-day trip spends 4 days hiking the Inca Trail then visits Machu Picchu for a full day exploring the ruins. Hike with expert guides and enjoy deluxe camping to assure the best possible experience. Travelers are required to spend a minimum of two nights at high altitude before the trek, usually in Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Lake Titicaca.

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Arequipa & Colca Canyon

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Peru's highlights during this extension to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon for a rich cultural experience and visit to one of the world's deepest canyons.

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from $475

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Lake Titicaca with Homestay

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Homestays

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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