Top South America Trips & Tours in December 2026

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Iguazu Falls: Brazil and Argentina

3 Day Itinerary

• See views from a suspended walkway
• Raft the lower Iguazu River
• Walk the lower path of Iguazu Falls

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Relaxed

This three-day extension tour visits the marvelous Iguazu Falls on the Argentine-Brazil border, making it an excellent addition to any tour of Argentina or Brazil. Taking a train deep into the subtropical jungle gives you exclusive access to the numerous walkways that are considered among the most beautiful paths in the world.

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from $835

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Sacred Valley Community Clean-Up

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-day service oriented trip helps local communities offset the negative consequences of modernization that impacts the Andes. The service project will allow travelers to go into the community and help families collect waste, separate it based on recyclables, biodegradable/compostable waste, and disposable garbage and educate and promote composting and recycling efforts in local communities surrounding the Sacred Valley.

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from $721

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Huilloc Experience

3 Day Itinerary

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

Starts / Ends

Huilloc Homestay / Ollantaytambo

Activities

Volunteering, Village Visits

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 $473

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Otavalo Market

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $946

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Baños

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Hike Cotopaxi's 15,900-foot refuge
• Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
• Choose your adventure in Baños

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Horseback Riding, Biking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Set out on a 3-day Ecuador adventure, hiking Cotopaxi, soaking in Baños hot springs, and exploring Quilotoa Crater Lake. Tailor your activities for a personalized experience.

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from $366

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Cotopaxi - Quilotoa

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $1,737

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Mashpi Lodge Adventure

3 Day Itinerary

• Discover Mashpi forest by night
• Stay at Mashpi Lodge
• Explore the rainforest

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking

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.

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from $478

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Chimborazo Volcano

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $852

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Cotopaxi National Park and Horseback Riding

2 Day Itinerary

• Horseback Riding across Rumiñahui
• Admire Cotopaxi’s natural beauty
• Visit the Park Visitors Centre

Activity Level

Easy Active

Visit the Cotopaxi National Park and horseback in the shadows of the volcano during this 2 day/1 night extension from Quito. Enjoy the relaxing life on a hacienda while exploring the Ecuadorian highlands.

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from $3,749

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Oruro Carnaval

3 Day Itinerary

• Watch the Parade of Dancers
• Learn traditions of Bolivian people
• Experience cultural tour of Ouro

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Oruro’s Carnaval celebrations have made this mining town a colorful destination at the beginning of Lent for Bolivians and international travelers who come here for a pilgrimmage of dance, music, and storytelling.

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from $990

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Lake Titicaca - Sun and Moon Islands

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore Sun Island
• Visit a cathedral
• Trek El Calvario for great views

Activity Level

Relaxed

This three day extension allows travelers to spend two nights on Sun Island and visit Moon Island and Copacabana. Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. According to legend, the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.

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from $685

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Lake Titicaca - Sun Island & Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary

• Visit Inca sites on Sun Island
• Explore Copacabana
• Boat on Lake Titicaca

Activity Level

Relaxed

This overnight Peru extension tour takes you on a 2-day journey to the world's highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca to spend the night on Sun Island, where you can explore the Inca ruins and climb the ancient stairs of Yumani.

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from $544

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Skylodge Extension

2 Day Itinerary

• Climb a cliff in the Sacred Valley
• Stargaze from aclear luxury suite
• Zipline to the Sacred Valley floor

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Moderate

Sleep thousands of feet above the Sacred Valley in a transparent luxury capsule secured to the cliff side. Climb 1,313 feet (400m) of Via Ferrata to spend the night in your completely transparent hanging bedroom with amazing views of this mystic valley and the stars above. This is the most active, thrilling way to experience the Sacred Valley.

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from $9,950

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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

Starts / Ends

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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Explore Otavalo Market and Valley

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $936

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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 $707

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Papallacta Hot Springs with Overnight

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $571

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Lake Titicaca with overnight in Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

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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