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Paddle South America on one of these 459 extraordinary sea kayaking trips during 2025 or 2026. South America kayaking tours let you explore the shoreline and marine ecosystems and frequently include itineraries with Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and Whale Watching. Prices for a South America sea kayaking trip range from $58 to $2,582,991 for a 5 to 29 days trip in 2025 for a small group kayaking adventure or a private tour with a local English-speaking guide. Select any of the kayaking trips below as a starting point and customize it with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert South America sea kayaking trip planners to make your own unique paddling experience.
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Visit Kicker Rock, popularly known as the Sleeping Lion (Leon Dormido)
from $3,991
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Galapagos Multisport

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
This 8-day multisport adventure to the Galapagos Islands is packed with thrilling and unique experiences. Begin your action-packed trip with a trek on San Cristobal Island, and then continue with kayaking, snorkeling, and biking around the Galapagos, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
  • Kayak and snorkel among wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle to Isabela's coastline
  • Snorkel in Concha Perla
  • Hike the rim of an active caldera
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
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Such calm water while kayaking Patagonia
from $1,840
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Torres Del Paine Kayaking

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
Enjoy a 3 day/2 night river kayaking and camping trip along the Serrano River in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and wildlife during this fully supported Chile tour.
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Sea kayaking in Patagonia
from $5,180
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Torres del Paine Multisport

6 Day Itinerary
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Torres del Paine in this multisport tour of Patagonia's best while hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, and trekking! With EcoCamp as your home base, explore magnificent Patagonian mountains, glaciers lakes and rivers spotting guanacos and ostrich-like rheas.
  • Kayak on Lago Grey with icebergs
  • Biking with views of the Towers
  • Horseback ride with gaucho guides
  • Hike to the base of the towers
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sally lightfoot crab
from $4,050
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise on the Treasure of the Galapagos yacht explores the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Santa Fe and more.
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Kayaking near Aysen, Chile
from $3,900
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Discover Aysen

6 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Balmaceda / Balmaceda
Activity Level
Easy Active
Hike, raft, and kayak your way through Aysen, Chile on our active 6-day Patagonia adventure. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, you'll explore the Marble Caves, Exploradores Glacier, and the Baker River. This tour also offers an array of optional excursions including horseback riding, fly fishing, and visits to San Rafael National park.
  • Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Visit the Exploradores Valley
  • Raft down the Baker River
  • Horseback & fly fishing options
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Brilliant blue water of Argentine lakes
from $5,311
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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy a complete 10-day upscale tour discovering the best of Argentina. Dance the tango in Buenos Aires, float down the Tigre Delta, take a cooking class and go wine tasting in Mendoza. Explore the peaks and lakes of the high Andes hiking at a historical Estancia near Bariloche in Patagonia.
  • Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
  • Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
  • Explore Bariloche and Patagonia
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Whitewater rafting adventure tour of Chile's Rio Futaleufu
from $6,000
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Futaleufu Wild Whitewater

9 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
This whitewater adventure takes you into the heart of spectacular Patagonia and on an electrifying rafting journey. On this 9-day trip, enjoy 4 days whitewater rafting and time for horseback riding, fly fishing, and more. Days are spent splashing down the river, through Class III, IV, and even a Class V rapid! Luxury camping, horseback riding and kayaking!
  • Tackle world famous rapids
  • Explore stunning valleys & canyons
  • Kayak the stunning Rio Azul
  • Choose from many activities at camp
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Ushuaia by night
from $3,095
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Highlights of Southern Argentina

7 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Visit Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, Los Glaciares National Park, Tierra del Fuego National Park, El Calafate and the breathtaking Perito Moreno Glacier on this relaxed 8-day tour of Argentine Patagonia.
  • Visit a penguin rookery
  • Wander Tierra del Fuego's trails
  • Canoe the Ovando River
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $10,250
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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
Activity Level
Variable
On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
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Machu Picchu, the iconic Inca citadel in the Andes Mountains of Peru
from $10,531
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Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon

9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
Starts / Ends
Lima / Nauta
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Actively experience the wonders of Peru as you explore the upper Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley on this 9-day cruise & inland adventure. The 28-guest Delfin II hosts this incredible journey with stops in Cusco, Iquitos, Lima and chances to snorkel, kayak, and visit indigenous communities.
  • Explore with indigenous guides
  • Skiff or walk thru the rainforest
  • Make personal kayak explorations
  • Discover a profusion of wildlife
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,200
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Flamingos
from $6,190
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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.
  • Visit the Waved Albatross colony
  • Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
  • Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
  • Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point
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Hiking through the rainforest
from $3,800
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Fishing, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day Amazon River cruise aboard the Delfin III, where you'll discover the wonders of this vibrant ecosystem. Encounter rich culture and diverse wildlife as you visit indigenous communities, explore the jungle on day and night hikes, and observe fascinating creatures like monkeys, macaws, sloths, jaguars, and pink river dolphins!
  • Join a night safari to Fundo Casual
  • Walk the Canopy Walkway
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
  • Spot nocturnal jungle creatures
  • Visit an artisan community
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Alya, Sun Deck
from $79,040
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Alya

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Alya on this 6-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more.
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
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Galapagos penguin swimming underwater
from $5,150
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Northwestern Islands I

8 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise through the northwestern islands. This journey allows you to experience the picturesque beauty, exciting wildlife, and unique landscapes of this famous archipelago. Explore rocky coastlines, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and forest trails while viewing abundant wildlife.
  • Encounter an array of wildlife
  • See Fausto Llerena Breeding Center
  • Hike through a volcanic landscape
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Taking in close-up views of glaciers
from $4,950
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Explore Aysen and Patagonia National Park

7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Balmaceda / Balmaceda
Activities
Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Camping, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Moderate
Join this 7-day tour to reconnect with nature and admire the memorable landscapes of the remote region of Aysen, Chile. Admire the scenery and experience an unforgettable hike across the magnificent mountains of Patagonia.
  • Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Sail to San Rafael Glacier
  • Raft down the Baker River
  • Explore Lake Bertrand
  • Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
  • Visit Patgonia National Park
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Swimming sea turtle
from $3,195
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Western Islands II

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Archipel I on this 5-day voyage cruising across the Western Galapagos Islands, home to giant Galapagos tortoises, manta rays, penguins, whale-sharks, sea lions, and more. Walk along unique white sand beaches, encounter an extraordinary variety of wildlife, and admire amazing volcanic formations.
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Cente
  • Observe white tip sharks
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Sea lion looking off a rock
from $3,195
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Eastern Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day exciting cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos. Meet Galapagos giant turtles, climb to the Baroness Lookout Point, snorkel with sea turtles and sharks, and visit one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. These volcanic and wildlife-rich islands are an ideal place to spend your vacations!
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
  • Visit Post Office Bay´s mailbox
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
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