Top South America Trips & Tours in January 2026

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

Starts / Ends

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 $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

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 $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 $782

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Explore Otavalo Market and Valley

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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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 $525

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Urubamba River Whitewater Rafting

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Camping

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 $1,227

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Experience Buenos Aires

3 Day Itinerary

Activities

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 $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 $505

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Lake Titicaca with overnight in Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary

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 $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 $105

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Lima City

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Urban Exploration

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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from $221

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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 $369

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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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from $160

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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 $190

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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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from $63

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Kayaking Uros Floating Islands

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Moderate

Learn about life on the Uros floating islands by kayak, in and around Lake Titicaca. Rowing 1 hour and 30 minutes approx, through a variety of landscapes, visit the strange island of rock formations popularly known as Devil's Island.

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from $401

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Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Waterfall

1 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Osorno and Petrohue Waterfall Day-Tour is the perfect program for those who love the outdoors. Discover the mysteries hidden in the Cordillera de Los Andes and its majestic Osorno Volcano, one of the highest peaks in southern Chile. Visit Llanquihue Lake, fish for trout at Río Pescado waterfalls, and take pictures of the beautiful Lake of All Saints.

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