Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2025

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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary

Activities

Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing

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.

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

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from $3,900

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Discover Aysen

6 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Balmaceda / Balmaceda

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Easy Active

Hike, raft, and kayak your way through Aysen, Chile on our active 6-day Patagonia adventure. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, you'll explore the Marble Caves, Exploradores Glacier, and the Baker River. This tour also offers an array of optional excursions including horseback riding, fly fishing, and visits to San Rafael National park.

• Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
• Visit the Exploradores Valley
• Raft down the Baker River
• Horseback & fly fishing options

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from $2,472

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Machu Picchu by Train with Luxury Hotels

7 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Our mainstay Machu Picchu trip with luxury accommodations. We visit the most important Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, and we spend two days exploring the Lost City of Machu Picchu. This is an easy paced weeklong journey perfect for anyone with a sense of curiosity and adventure.

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

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from $2,284

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Incas and Rainforest

Machu Picchu & Amazon - 10 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Journey through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and explore the Peruvian Amazon in this 10 day tour. Spend 3 nights in the Amazon, observing the multitude of wildlife. Continue to Cusco and make your way through the Sacred Valley, exploring markets and ruins. Your trip culminates at Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world.

• Watch for wildlife as you canoe
• Take a night hike though the Amazon
• Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu
• Observe traditional weaving

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from $1,514

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El Calafate - Perito Moreno Glacier

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the massive Perito Moreno glacier up close and intimate as gigantic chunks fall off and crash into the lake below creating a spectacular show of the powers of nature. Zodiac across Lago Argentino and have lunch picnicking on the lateral moraine of the glacier.

• Take a boat across Lago Argentino
• Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier

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Lakes Off Road

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This full-day trip from Ushuaia, Argentina lets you explore the Southern Andes Mountain Range on an off-road adventure. Explore the view of Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake), a little wonder that hides at the bottom of a valley, from Garibaldi Pass. Continue onward in a 4x4 vehicle through the forest and across rivers toward the shore of Fagnano Lake.

• Views the stunning Lago Escondido
• Off-road journey via Andes Mt Range
• Sample an Argentine lunch

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Magdalena Island Penguin Colony

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this day trip from Punta Arenas, Chile, take a zodiac out on the Strait of Magellan to Magdalena Island where you will see over 100,000 penguins or hike to the lighthouse through the penguin colony. Enjoy the comic antics of these delightful creatures at close range.

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from $4,986

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Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca Multisport

12 Day Itinerary

Activities

Camping, Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

This active 12-day tour through Peru blends exhilarating multi-sport adventures like whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, trekking, and mountain biking around Cusco & the Sacred Valley climaxing in an unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu. Then, travel south to Puno and go sea kayaking on Lake Titicaca visiting Amantani and Ticonata Islands.

• Whitewater raft the Urubamba River
• Bike past lakes, farms, & villages
• Trek the Queñua Sundur Valley
• Kayak around Lake Titicaca

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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Cooking Classes, Urban Exploration, Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a complete 10-day upscale tour discovering the best of Argentina. Dance the tango in Buenos Aires, float down the Tigre Delta, take a cooking class and go wine tasting in Mendoza. Explore the peaks and lakes of the high Andes hiking at a historical Estancia near Bariloche in Patagonia.

• Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
• Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
• Explore Bariloche and Patagonia

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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 $6,000

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Futaleufu Wild Whitewater

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

This whitewater adventure takes you into the heart of spectacular Patagonia and on an electrifying rafting journey. On this 9-day trip, enjoy 4 days whitewater rafting and time for horseback riding, fly fishing, and more. Days are spent splashing down the river, through Class III, IV, and even a Class V rapid! Luxury camping, horseback riding and kayaking!

• Tackle world famous rapids
• Explore stunning valleys & canyons
• Kayak the stunning Rio Azul
• Choose from many activities at camp

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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate and the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on this relaxed 8-day tour of Argentine Patagonia.

• Visit a penguin rookery
• Wander Tierra del Fuego's trails
• Canoe the Ovando River
• Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier

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from $2,112

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Beautiful Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls

Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin this week-long Argentina vacation in metropolitan Buenos Aires before traveling to Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall system at the Argentine-Brazilian border. Enjoy the best Argentina has to offer with visits to local fruit markets at the Tigre Delta, ferry tours, tango shows and of course, Argentine steak & wine.

• Experience an Argentine Tango show
• Enjoy exploring Buenos Aires
• Visit and discover Iguazu Falls
• Explore Tigre Delta

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from $1,868

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Colchagua Valley Wine Escape

3 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activities

Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Sample some of Chile’s internationally renowned wines on this three-day getaway in the enchanting Colchagua Valley, exploring the vineyards in style via walking and horseback riding before spending the nights in luxury accommodations after full days of wine-induced decadence.

• Enjoy horse ride at VIK winery
• Trek across the Colchagua Valley
• Visit the Lapostolle Winery

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from $1,062

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Classic Easter Island Group tour

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Easter Island / Hotel Otai

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Immerse yourself in the mystical culture, epic landscapes, and ocean views of legendary Easter Island. Visit the mysterious Moai statues, walk and drive around the island’s best natural and archeological sites, and learn more about this fascinating island!

• See the superb Moai Stone Statues
• Admire spectacular ancient ruins
• Discover beautiful volcanoes

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from $1,439

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Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the world's largest waterfall system - Iguazu Falls - on this amazing 5-day Argentina vacation. Take the "most beautiful thousand meter walk in the world" overlooking the Falls, then search for rainforest wildlife as you spend three nights at Yacutinga Lodge experiencing the subtropical rainforest straddling the Argentina-Brazil border.

• Explore the famous Iguazu Falls
• Spot wildlife at Yacutinga Lodge
• Float the San Francisco River

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Lakes District Adventure

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the Chile Lakes District regions, with its beautiful natural scenery and opportunities for adventure. Enjoy nature hikes, whitewater rafting, biking, and a taste of the Welsh local culture of Puerto Varas. Combine this short extension with other Chile tours and extensions, or the Chiloe Island Adventure!

• Enjoy rafting on the Petrohue River
• Discover Perez National Park
• Bike along Lake Llanquihue

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from $613

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Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

3 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Casablanca

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a 3-day tour to the Chilean coast to visit the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Explore the chic beach-side cities and taste local wines before returning to Santiago.

• Visit historic sites of Valparaiso
• Taste local wines
• Explore Viña del Mar's beaches

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