Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Andean Horseback Riding

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Saddle up, partner, for this exciting half-day horseback riding tour from Cusco. Over the course of 2 1/2 hours, ride through fields, Inca sites, and small villages en route to the impressive Temple of the Moon, which you are welcome to explore on foot.

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Maras and Moray Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Your bike is your ticket to adventure on this day tour of Maras & Moray in the Peruvian Andes. A 7-hour tour takes you to Maras Plateau, through the towering peaks of the Andes, to local villages, and even to an experimental agricultural terrace of the Inca at Moray. Be prepared for a high energy day!

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Vilcanota-Urubamba River Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

Embark on an exciting day-tour for whitewater rafting down the Urubamba River, taking you through Class II & III rapids. You will see fantastic views and pass through archaeological sites en route to Ollantaytambo. The rafting ends with an exciting trip through El Resbaladero including waves and small whirlpools.

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Rainbow Mountain

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Challenging

Your day trip to the "7-color mountain" starts with a visit to the Quesoyuni community and the Japura community, followed by a hike to Kariawiri, where you will see the Rainbow Mountain, known as Vinicunca, ultimately reaching the towering altitude of 17,000 feet.

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The Pachacamac Citadel

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

From your Lima hotel, this half-day tour takes you south on the Pan-American Highway to the Pachacamac archaeological complex, built almost 2000 years ago - this pre-Inca religious center was built by the Wari people and belonged originally to the Ichma culture. After your tour of Pachacamac, enjoy lunch & a horse show at a local hacienda.

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Tihuanaco Ruins (Tiwanaku)

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Tihuanaco, a ceremonial center for a pre-Inca culture that flourished around 600 BC. This society is little known, having abruptly vanished around 1200 AD. This tour lasts approximately 6 hours and includes a private guide.

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Lima City

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This half-day tour of Lima shows you why it is known as the "City of Kings," featuring stops at the Presidential Palace, the Aliaga House, San Francisco Church, the Larco Museum, the Lima Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and several other major stops that highlight the importance of the Peruvian capital city.

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Via Ferrata and Zipline

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Easy Active

This full day tour of Peru is an exciting way for beginners to experience the adventure of the high peaks of the Andes - via a network of sophisticated braces and supports, the otherwise technical climb up Via Ferrata is made accessible to hikers of all skill levels. After the 400m climb, rappel & zip line to the valley floor to see it all from the sky!

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Healthy Breakfast

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Volunteering

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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Sacred Valley Mountain Biking

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Mountain bike your way through the legendary Sacred Valley on this half day tour, taking you on a trail by the Urubamba River towards the town of Pachar. The 4-hour trip features a 1.5 hour bike ride, but all roads are easy and require no previous experience.

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Pachar to Cachiccata Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Biking, Village Visits

Activity Level

Moderate

This day-tour from Ollantaytambo takes you on a scenic mountain biking tour to Cachiccata on an exciting trail along the Urubamba River. You will also have a chance to visit a local community development and reforestation program run by a local organization.

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Ollantaytambo - Cachiccata Quarry Hike

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

Join this 1-day hike to the granite quarry at Ollantaytambo, featuring spectacular views of the Sacred Valley surrounded by the Andean peaks. Along the way, you will see ancient terraces and tombs en route to Apu Buena Negra and the quarry site from which the Inca sourced the massive stones for their impressive engineering.

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Atacama Archaeological Tour

½ Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore in 2025 with a relaxed journey through the Andes and Atacama Desert. Enjoy easy archaeological visits and stunning landscapes with minimal effort. Perfect for comfort seekers, this trip blends culture and nature in , part of . Plan for 2026 too!

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from $217

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La Paz and Tihuanaco

1 Day Itinerary

• Visit the ruins of Tihuanaco
• Tour the colonial streets of La Paz

Activity Level

Relaxed

See Bolivia's past and present in this combination tour. Begin at the ruins of Tihuanaco, one of the most impressive architectural achievements of a pre-Inca society. Return to La Paz to tour the markets and neighborhoods.

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Perito Moreno Glacier Navigation

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lake Argentino
• Explore Los Glaciares National Park
• Witness unique landscapes of Andes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Travel through the Patagonian steppe to Los Glaciares National Park and see Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk 4,000 meters of balconies for views of the glacier and the Andes. A bilingual guide shares facts along the way.

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Buenos Aires

½ Day Itinerary

• Visit La Boca, Palermo and Recoleta
• Join a 4-hour Buenos Aires Tour
• See Colon theater and Natl Congress

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the highlights of Buenos Aires on a 4-hour city tour which includes visits to typical neighborhoods like La Boca, Palermo, Recoleta, the Colon Theater, the National Congress, and the Presidential Palace.

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Magdalena Island Penguin Colony

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

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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Otavalo and Cuicocha Lake

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 1-day geographical and cultural tour takes in Guachala, Cayambe, Otavalo, Cotacachi, and Cuicocha - the ancient eroded volcanic crater famous for its deep lake.

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