Top South America Trips & Tours in July 2026

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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

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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from $169

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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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from $163

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Quito Highlights Full Day

1 Day Itinerary

• Shop for artisanal crafts
• Visit the distillery at Casa Agave
• Discover diverse plants and animals

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Quito in a full-day, guided tour that lets you choose three experiences, including the historic city center, the equator line, and cable car rides. Visit the local market, museums, or botanical gardens, and enjoy Quito’s rich cultural and natural beauty.

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from $1,610

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Perito Moreno Big Ice Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Admire the Perito Moreno glaciers
• See blue lagoons and caves
• Enjoy lunch on the ice

Activity Level

Challenging

The Perito Moreno is one of the world's most magnificent glaciers. Trek along the glacier's front walls for approximately three and a half hours with your guide. Along the way, your guide stops to explain the ice formations and surrounding areas.

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from $819

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Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking

1 Day Itinerary

• Hike Perito Moreno Glacier
• Take a Lago Argentino boat ride
• Enjoy lunch atop Perito's glaciers

Activity Level

Easy Active

Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is more than three miles wide and more than twenty stories high at its front. Take a boat across Lago Argentino and pass the massive front wall of blue ice. Enjoy lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier and listen to its thunderous concerto of groaning and cracking ice dropping into the lake below.

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from $569

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Tierra del Fuego National Park

½ Day Itinerary

• View Tierra del Fuego National Park
• Visit the rebuilt Yamanas campsite
• Admire great views of Roca lake

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tierra del Fuego National Park is awe-inspiring in its remoteness and natural splendor. Learn about the region's history during a half-day trek and ride to the 100-year-old End of the World convict train.

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from $482

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Escondido and Fagnano Lakes

1 Day Itinerary

• Admire views of Sierra Alvear
• Relax in Escondido Lake
• Enjoy stunning Fagnano Lakes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore stunning Patagonian lakes and scenery on this day trip from Ushuaia. After visiting the Velo De Novia waterfall, start the drive up the base of Mount Olivia where you will soon see the front of the Sierra Alvear which extends to Tierra Mayor and Las Cotorras mountain ranges.

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from $452

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San Ignacio Ruins

1 Day Itinerary

• Admire San Ignacio Ruins
• See central plaza and the church
• Hear Spanish settlers' history

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of San Ignacio, Argentina’s best-preserved Jesuit mission, and see the 17th-century dwellings, cemetery, central plaza, the church, the mission house, workshops, town hall, and the hospital.

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from $461

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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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from $308

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Upper Vilcanota-Chuquicahauna Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $226

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The Argentine Experience

½ Day Itinerary

• Learn to make traditional empanadas
• Savour Argentina's very best steak
• Prepare your own 'mate' drink

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience an Argentine dining experience that cleverly blends exquisite food and wine, local culture, and social integration led by charismatic guides and supported by an international team. Learn how to close your own empanada using the 'repulgue' technique, to order steak your way in Spanish, and to prepare your own 'mate' drink

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from $287

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Cotopaxi Volcano Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Challenging

A day trip to Cotopaxi volcano and Limpiopungo valley offers stunning views of Ecuador's volcanic region. Begin your mountain riding experience on the slopes of Cotopaxi Volcano. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery on the way to Limpiopungo Valley, then cross-country bike over an old landslide.

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from $201

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The Argentine Dine & Wine Experience

½ Day Itinerary

• Enjoy an Argentine meal with wine
• Unleash your inner mixologist
• Prepare your own \\"mate\\" drink

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy an authentic Buenos Aires eating experience with this tour. Mixologists and sommeliers instruct you in the art of preparing wine-based cocktails. Order steak your way in Spanish, and prepare your own 'mate' drink. The number of participants is limited, ensuring a small-group experience in this food and wine class.

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from $202

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Iguazu Falls Brazil Side

½ Day Itinerary

• Panoramic views of Iguazu Falls
• Close-up view of Devil’s Throat
• View 3 Musketeer Falls nearby

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Relaxed

There are around 275 waterfalls distributed along the cliffs. More than 70% are in Argentinean territory but from Brazil, there is the best panoramic view. The Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls provides an excellent and breathtaking panoramic vista. Is the ultimate experience one can have in terms of waterfalls around the world.

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from $280

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La Ventana Dinner & Tango Show

½ Day Itinerary

• Enjoy a Tango and Folklore Show
• Savor Argentinian gourmet dishes

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a traditional tango performance and an Andean culture show. The La Ventana Tango House is a fully renovated historic structure located in San Telmo. Moreover, savor an international and traditional dinner prepared on a traditional charcoal grill, along with Argentinean wines.

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from $275

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Astronomical Tour

1 Day Itinerary

• Stargazing in Atacama Desert
• Use 16-inch telescopes onsite
• Spot constellations by eye

Starts / Ends

Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activity Level

Relaxed

See one of the clearest night skies on a half-day stargazing tour in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Travel to a quiet spot away from city lights and use 16-inch telescopes to view planets, stars, and galaxies. Learn to read the sky with the naked eye as a local guide shares science facts and stories from Atacama culture.

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from $274

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Mountain Biking in Cloudforest

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Homestays

Activity Level

Moderate

Start your full-day adventure with a thrilling bike descent from Pichincha Volcano into Ecuador’s lush cloud forest. Ride from open paramo to dense greenery, taking in views of deep gorges and steep slopes. Enjoy a snack along the way and return to Quito by late afternoon or early evening.

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from $197

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Horseback Riding Full Day Tour

1 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Easy Active

Embark on a full-day horseback riding adventure in Ecuador's highlands. Enjoy a scenic ride through open landscapes, surrounded by Andean beauty. This immersive experience offers a chance to connect with nature, explore rugged terrain, and enjoy traditional hospitality in a peaceful countryside setting.

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