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Lago del Desierto
from $128
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Lago del Desierto & Vespignani Glacier

1 Day Itinerary
  • Join boat ride on Lago del Desierto
  • Explore views of Huemul and Crestón
  • Join trails with varied difficulty
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore the northern area of Los Glaciares National Park and Lago del Desierto reserve. Travel from El Chaltén to Punta Sur, then sail 30 minutes past glaciers to the Vespignani Glacier. Choose from easy to challenging trails or a forest path. After a snack, sail back to Punta Sur and return by bus, enjoying stunning views and outdoor exploration.
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Buenos Aires Street Art Tour
from $127
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Buenos Aires Street Art

½ Day Itinerary
  • Discover Buenos Aires' urban art
  • Admire art hotspots and galleries
  • Visit Union Gallery
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Buenos Aires' hidden hotspots for street art and open-air galleries. Tours were developed in close collaboration with prominent artists to enable them to share their personal experiences and inspirations. Your tour concludes at UNION, the city's one and only artist-run street art pub and gallery, where you can purchase affordable art.
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looking up onto Cotopaxi\'s summit
from $176
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Cotopaxi - Pujili Market

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Aerial view of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain
from $176
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Christ the Redeemer and Corcovado

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Rio’s most iconic landmark on a relaxed half-day tour: ride the cogwheel train through lush Tijuca Forest to Corcovado, then stand beneath the colossal Christ the Redeemer statue—one of the New Seven Wonders—while soaking in sweeping views of Sugarloaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Maracanã Stadium.
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A volcano seen during an Ecuador tour
from $169
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Pasochoa Forest Reserve

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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A young couple dances a traditional tango in the streets of Buenos Aires
from $107
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Tango Lessons

½ Day Itinerary
  • Join a personal Tango class
  • Enjoy bilingual lessons
  • Partake in group/solo tango lessons
Activity Level
Relaxed
Argentine Tango Studio was founded with the goal of offering travelers the opportunity to experience a private tango class with the country's greatest dancers. Daily group and private lessons are provided.
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Brightly colored weavings in the market
from $120
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Gualaceo and Chordeleg Market

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy this 1-day Ecuadorian market tour, which is perfect for crafters and travelers alike. The tour begins in the charming little town of San Bartolome and continues to the Andean villages of Chordeleg and Gualaceo. View some of the most picturesque landscapes around as you shop for jewelry, ceramics, and other crafts.
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Colonial houses and church in Salta
from $84
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Salta City

½ Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy a tour of Hispanic Salta city
  • See plazas, cathedrals, and parks
  • See panoramic views of Salta
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Take a half-day stroll around the Hispanic city of Salta to see notable landmarks such as the Sanctuary of El Seor & La Virgen del Milagro inside Salta's Cathedral, the Northern Historical Museum, and San Bernardo Convent. Includes an optional visit to San Bernardo hill to get panoramic views of the City and the Lerma Valley.
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In front of the amethyst mine
from $124
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Iguazu Minas de Wanda

½ Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy half-day tour of Wanda Mines
  • Learn stone and gem mining.
  • Uncover important plantations
Activity Level
Relaxed
Tourists may enjoy a wide range of activities in the area surrounding the Iguazu Falls. Other attractions include the Minas de Wanda,  where precious stones like turquoise, amethyst, and rock crystal are mined.
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Hike at White Hills
from $110
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White Hill Protected Forest - Short Trail

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover White Hill, located 14km of Guayaquil and close to the Chongon-Colonche mountain range. Noted for its 219 birds, 54 mammals, and over 900 plant species, Hill is a great place to see native Ecuador.
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After a walk by a forest with a lot of mud, really funny
from $110
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La Leona Petrified Forest

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
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Cuenca view
from $81
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Cuenca City

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit Parque Calderón, the city's largest plaza and home to both the new and old cathedral. In the afternoon, visit a Panama Hat factory and visit the famous Barranco along Calle Largo. This tour is approximately 6 hours and runs daily.
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Botanical garden in Guayaquil
from $55
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Guayaquil Botanical Park

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 3-hour Botanical park tour in northern Guayaquil's "Cerro Colorado" contains over 324 botanic species, including woody, fruit, ornamental, and exotic plants. Year-round, you can see 73 bird species and 60 butterfly species.
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Cuenca - a beautiful colonial city
from $53
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Cuenca by Night

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This half-day tour explores this beautiful city of Cuenca illuminated by the night lights. Take a guided tour of the historic center or head to the new and old cathedrals. At the end of the time, be transferred to a restaurant to continue your evening on your own.
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Guayaquil - waterfront gardens
from $57
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Guayaquil's Historical Park

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
The eight-hectare park features mangrove trees, the Daule River, and a tropical environment. Visitors can learn about the region's animals, history, culture, and rural life in the "traditions zone", and relive Guayaquil's past in the "urban-architectonic zone". 
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20 metres gushing waterfall
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Quebrada del Salto Waterfall Hike

½ Day Itinerary
  • Take in the views of Andes mountain
  • Hike Quebrada del Salto
  • Rappel Quebrada del Salto Waterfall
Activity Level
Moderate
Discover Argentina's countryside on 3-hour a guided trek to the beautiful Quebrada del Salto Waterfalls that include 18-meter rappelling. Explore the beautiful scenery surrounding Mendoza city in the afternoon.
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Cerro Torre
from $642
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Madsen Hike

1 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy the view of the mountains
  • Find incredible views of Fitz Roy
  • Reach the top of Cerro Madsen
Starts / Ends
El Chalten / El Chalten
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Challenging
Sit at or above 1400 meters in height. This is a 13-hour walk to Cerro Madsen. On top of Cerro Madsen, you may get the most beautiful views of Fitz Roy in El Chaltén.
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Passing an iceberg on the way to Upsala Glacier
from $963
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Upsala Glacier Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this Upsala Glacier Cruise in Argentine Patagonia. Sail Lago Argentino past icebergs and mountains on this scenic, no-trek adventure—perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and those planning an Argentina tour focused on glaciers, wildlife, and stunning landscapes.
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