Trips to Local South America Markets

from $7,075

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The Islands of Chiloe & The Route of the Parks of Patagonia

10 Day Itinerary

• Scenic walking tour of Puerto Varas
• Osorno Volcano & Rewilding Activity
• Natural Wonders of Chiloé
• Visit Castro & Culinary Adventures
• Explore the Route of the Parks
• Chaitén Volcano & Scenic Return

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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activities

Volunteering, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Easy Active

Join this 10-day adventure through Chiloé and Patagonia's Route of Parks, beginning in Puerto Varas. Discover Chiloé's culture and landscapes while exploring hidden trails and participating in rewilding projects. Experience the breathtaking scenery of Patagonia, with its temperate rainforests, volcanoes, fjords, and the Andes.

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from $15,850

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Emblematic South American Shores and Cities

Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro - 11 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Explore Buenos Aires streets
• Relax Punta del Este beaches
• Discover Porto Belo beaches
• Wander Paraty colonial streets

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Rio de Janeiro

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro aboard L'Austral. Visit Montevideo, Punta del Este, Porto Belo, Paranagua, Ilhabela, and Paraty. Explore beaches, historic streets, colonial architecture, wildlife, and local traditions on this South American coastal adventure.

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from $11,340

NO SS

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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - Low Water

Nauta-Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Experience birdwatching
• Discover some products
• Visit some villages
• Enjoy Swimming and kayaking

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Join Aqua Nera on this 8-day Amazon Cruise exploration from Nauta to Nauta and enjoy your village and local market visits as well as the time you will spend watching the beautiful wildlife.

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from $1,060

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Cotopaxi Multisport

4 Day Itinerary

• Visit the Condor Machay Waterfall
• Enjoy the Cotopaxi Ropes Course
• Climb the Rumiñahui Volcano

Activity Level

Moderate

Extend your trip in Ecuador with a 3 night stay in a comfortable hacienda near the Cotopaxi Volcano and explore the Andean highlands on foot, horseback, and gliding through the forest by zipline during our multisport trip that is a short drive from Quito.

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from $15,319

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Galapagos by Catamaran, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Delfina

• Observe rare island wildlife
• Kayak pristine coastlines
• Explore volcanic landscapes
• Visit historic Lima landmarks
• Tour Sacred Valley sites

Starts / Ends

Ecuador / Lima

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Urban Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 16-day Galápagos cruise to Machu Picchu, combining wildlife encounters and legendary Inca landmarks. Cruise aboard National Geographic Delfina, visit iconic islands, and discover Peru’s Sacred Valley, Cusco, and ancient Machu Picchu.

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from $5,440

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Andes and Amazon

15 Day Itinerary

• Explore Quito’s UNESCO Old Town
• Visit the homes of local weavers
• Visit Antisana National Park
• Experience Amazon jungle lodge
• Hike scenic Cajas National Park

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Biking

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover Ecuador on this 15-day Andes and Amazon adventure. Explore Quito’s Old Town, shop at Otavalo Market, wander Cuenca’s colonial streets, ride the Devil’s Nose Train, hike Chimborazo, and follow the Route of the Waterfalls to Baños. Enjoy jungle hikes, wildlife viewing, and community visits in the Amazon rainforest.

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from $2,997

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Cachiccata Trek

Alternative Inca Trail - 10 Day Itinerary

• Encounter local people as you trek
• View the Urubamba mountain range
• Explore the Inca stronghold, Cusco
• Take in the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activity Level

Challenging

The Cachiccata Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This cultural hike explores Peruvian history, and also visits modern Inca communities and customs. This route was cultivated by the Cachiccata community and your local guides will delight in sharing their culture and history. Come and discover this hidden trekking treasure of Peru!

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from $2,795

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Inti Raymi Festival

8 Day Itinerary

• Tour the Sacred Valley
• Enjoy a week of Inca sun god events
• Explore Machu Picchu

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

We visit the most important Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán during Inti Raymi Festival, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, and we spend two days exploring the Lost City of Machu Picchu. This is an easy paced weeklong journey perfect for anyone with a sense of curiosity and adventure.

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from $8,330

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Luxury Amazon Expedition - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon

• Enjoy Amazon River birdwatching
• Discover Yacapana Islands wildlife
• Visit remote Amazon villages
• Observe Ucayali River wildlife

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day river cruise through Peru's northern Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos with a city tour. Explore remote villages, rich wildlife, and enjoy activities like birdwatching, kayaking, and fishing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.

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from $5,269

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Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary

• Learn jungle survival skills
• Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
• Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
• Explore Georgetown with your guide

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.

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from $5,703

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Highlights of Uruguay

Estancias and Beaches - 13 Day Itinerary

• Explore Montevideo & local wineries
• Excursions at Estancia Anastasio
• Trek in the Cabo Polonio Sand Dunes
• Wine-tasting experience in Garzon

Starts / Ends

Colonia / Montevideo

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Uruguay's highlights in a 13-day adventure: Colonia del Sacramento for history and mate tasting, Montevideo for city tours and culture, estancia for gaucho life, Quebrada de los Cuervos National Park trekking, Cabo Polonio, Santa Teresa National Park, and Garzon wine tasting. End with biking and kayaking in Punta del Este.

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from $5,130

NO SS

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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
• Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
• Discover the town of Nauta

Starts / Ends

Iquitos / Nauta

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.

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from $3,152

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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Cusco with a local guide
• Adventure through the Andes
• Stay in luxury lodges along the way
• Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activity Level

Easy Active

The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.

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from $1,907

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Uruguay Beach Escape

4 Day Itinerary

• Explore Punta Del Este City
• Discover La Barra
• Trails to the Anastasio Stream
• Experience the Uruguayan Tuscany

Starts / Ends

Jose Ignacio / Punta del Este

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 4-day Uruguay Beach Escape Tour, discover José Ignacio, Uruguay's equivalent of the Hamptons for locals, where you can escape the urban hustle in style. This small coastal town radiates a unique South American bohemian allure that's simply enchanting. Make sure to secure reservations for all the essential local experiences!

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from $1,721

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Chachapoyas Discovery

10 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lima
• Experience Mochica culture
• Visit archaeological site
• Discover Chiclayo

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Chiclayo and the Tucume Pyramids and Sipan ruins before continuing into the cloudforest to the lost civilization of Chachapoyas. This trip in northern Peru features visits to the huge mountaintop temple and fortress of Kuelap, the Leimebamba museum with its collection of 200 mummies, and the Revash tombs. There is an optional hike to Gocta Falls, the world's third tallest free-falling waterfall.

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from $2,185

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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary

• Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
• Visit bustling Otavalo Market
• Explore Cotopaxi National Park
• Enjoy various activities in Baños

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.

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from $5,275

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Cruise from Chile to Peru

Valparaiso - Callao - 10 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Explore Valparaiso hills
• Discover Coquimbo landmarks
• View Antofagasta coastline
• See Matarani gateway

Starts / Ends

Valparaiso / Callao

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail from Valparaiso on a 10-day cruise aboard SH Vega along Chile’s Pacific coast toward Peru. Explore cities such as Coquimbo, Antofagasta, and Arica, along with desert terrain, archaeological sites, wildlife-rich areas, and colonial landmarks before ending in Lima.

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from $6,840

NO SS

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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera

• Explore the black water river
• Watch the famous pink dolphins
• Fish for ferocious piranhas

Starts / Ends

Nauta / Nauta

Activities

Rainforest Exploration, Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.

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