Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Hotel del Paine - Torres del Paine

3 Day Itinerary

• Hike to the Base of the Towers
• 4x4 adventure through the Park
• Choose your own way to explore

Activity Level

Moderate

For those who are short on time but big on adventure, take advantage of our quick Torres del Paine extension. Rest and relax at Hotel del Paine or adventure through Torres del Paine National Park. Hike in gorgeous landscapes and jagged glaciated ranges as you explore vast expanses on this Patagonia tour.

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from $731

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Estancia El Ombu

2 Day Itinerary

• Join ranch work with Angus cattle
• Explore ranch by horse, bike, foot
• Visit San Antonio de Areco pueblo

Activity Level

Relaxed

Take a break from the city and experience life like a true gaucho in the Pampas. Stay at a real cattle ranch, help with herding, try lassoing horses, and get to know the local people who’ve lived this way for generations. It’s a fun and hands-on way to see a different side of Argentina.

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from $655

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Huilloc Experience

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Andean landscapes
• Experience the Inca practice
• Participate in the Chaskiq activity

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Huilloc Homestay / Ollantaytambo

Activities

Village Visits, 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.

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from $478

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Chimborazo Volcano

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $9,400

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Footsteps Back in Time

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution

• Meet South Plaza´s vast wildlife
• Snorkel with sea lions & penguins
• Visit Santa Fe´s archipelago
• Walk on Punta Cormorant´s beaches

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San Cristobal / Baltra

Activities

Kayaking, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Have amazing animal encounters while experiencing the depth and breadth of what the islands offer, including top notch landing sites on this 8-day voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience the true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.

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from $766

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Choro Trek

3 Day Itinerary

• Hike in the peaks of the Andes
• Look for animals along the way
• Visit pristine waterfalls

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Extend your trip in Bolivia with the country's most popular trek. The Choro Trek links the high plateau of the Andes with the subtropical lowlands. Hike through a landscape of glaciers and pristine waterfalls on ancient cobbled stone trails built before the Incas.

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from $762

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Explore Otavalo Market and Valley

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $1,325

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Magical Chiloe Heritage Tour

3 Day Itinerary

• Hike through Chiloé NP
• Taste Traditional cuisine
• Experience Chiloe's wildlife
• Visit Chiloe's unique churches

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Puerto Varas / Quincho Country Home

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking

Activity Level

Moderate

Discover the magical island of Chiloé. This 3-day adventure will take you to Chile's national secret. You'll be visiting its unique island and tasting traditional, homemade cuisine.

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from $1,185

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Peninsula Valdes

3 Day Itinerary

• Visit Punta Tombo penguin colony
• Explore Peninsula Valdes reserve
• Search for the southern right whale

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Relaxed

View Argentine wildlife up close as you travel across Peninsula Valdes. Visit a Magellanic penguin colony, explore Peninsula Valdes wildlife reserve, and take an optional whale watching tour between June and mid-December.

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from $525

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Urubamba River Whitewater Rafting

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience a 2 day/1 night whitewater rafting trip on the Urubamba River, the sacred river of the Incas. Raft through Class II-IV rapids on this trip that includes one overnight of camping and great food after your day's adrenaline-filled adventure on this great river.

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from $481

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Lake Titicaca with overnight in Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 2-day extension features an overnight in Copacabana. You will explore Lake Titicaca, at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable lake. Immerse yourself in the legend that the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.

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from $691

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Papallacta Hot Springs with Overnight

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $800

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Patagonia Horseback Riding

2 Day Itinerary

• Discover a 19th century estancia
• Visit Patagonia's last adobe house
• Cross the Baguales River

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit a traditional Estancia founded at the end of the 19th century just outside Torres del Paine National Park. Meet your local Baqueano (Patagonian cowboy) guide, who introduces you to the fine selection of Patagonian horses. Cross the Baguales River, famous for fly fishing due to its calm waters and lively trout.

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from $1,227

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Experience Buenos Aires

3 Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Take the opportunity to meet Argentina’s capital city, Buenos Aires! Often referred to as one of South America’s (and maybe the world’s) most exciting cities, Buenos Aires offers fabulous food, world famous wine, the Tango, amazing art, interesting neighborhoods. The city is interesting by day, and captivating by night.

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from $955

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Iguazu Falls: Argentina to Brazil

3 Day Itinerary

• Discover the falls up close
• Tour the falls by zodiac
• See the falls from a helicopter

Activity Level

Relaxed

Travel from Argentina to Brazil to see Iguazu Falls from two perspectives. View the falls from below in Argentina and then get a panoramic view over the falls from the Brazil side.

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from $585

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Bariloche

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $626

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Beagle Navigation, Martillo Island and Estancia Harberton

1 Day Itinerary

• Cruise Beagle Channel by boat
• Spot sea lions and seabirds
• Explore Martillo Island in summer
• Explore Estancia Harberton ranch

Activity Level

Easy Active

This day trip from Ushuaia takes you to see Magellanic & Gentoos penguins, albatrosses, petrels, skuas, cormorants, vultures, South American Terns and other birds. After the hike, you will get back to historical Estancia Harberton for lunch and time at leisure at this historical Patagonian outpost.

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from $352

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Lakes Off Road

1 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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