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Discover South America in May 2026 on one of these 707 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during May 2026 as you enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking, and Village Visits. Prices for trips in May 2026 range from $100 to $403,478 for a vacation of 5 to 16 days. Choose any of the below 707 itineraries in May 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert South America trip planners.
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Uros Island - Floating island at the Titicaca
from $4,768
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Panoramic Peru

16 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Peru's 'Little Galapagos'
  • View the Nazca Lines with a flyover
  • Explore Colca Canyon
  • Visit the shores of Lake Titicaca
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 16-day tour highlights the best of Peru, including Islas Ballestas and Paracas, the Nazca Lines, Colca Canyon, the islands of Lake Titicaca, Cusco and the Lost City of the Incas--Machu Picchu. From the coast to the Andes to the Amazon jungle, this tour has a little bit of everything!
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Visit Kicker Rock, popularly known as the Sleeping Lion (Leon Dormido)
from $4,119
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Galapagos Multisport

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • 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
Activities
Biking
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!
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Local woman at Lake Titicaca
from $3,656
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Highlights of Peru & Bolivia

14 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Cusco's largest open market
  • Visit Sun and Moon Islands
  • Discover Machu Picchu
  • Climb El Calvario for great views
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
In two weeks, travel through both Peru and Bolivia. Begin in Peru, visiting markets and ruin sites as you travel through the Sacred Valley to the lost city of Machu Picchu. Discover the birthplace of the Inca on Lake Titicaca. Finish your journey in La Paz, Bolivia and Moon Valley seeing the curious way erosion has shaped the landscape.
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Relax in the waters of Fernando de Noronha
from $1,307
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Fernando de Noronha

5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to spectacular beaches
  • Snorkel and swim in Atlantic waters
  • Learn about conservation efforts
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago located off of Brazil's northwest coast, epitomizes the term 'island paradise.' Home to some of the world's most pristine, picturesque beaches, Fernando de Noronha is the perfect destination for travelers seeking an authentic Brazilian experience in a tropical setting unparalleled in beauty.
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Watch the afternoon sunlight glow on the walls of Machu Picchu on your Peru tour
from $2,489
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Machu Picchu by Train with Luxury Hotels

7 Day Itinerary
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Tour the ruins of Ollantaytambo
  • Visit a local textile market
Activity Level
Relaxed
Our mainstay Machu Picchu trip with luxury accommodations. We visit the most important Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán, 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 $2,312
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Machu Picchu by Train with 4 Star Hotels

7 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy stays in key Inca areas
  • Visit top sites in the Sacred Valle
  • Stay two full days at Machu Picchu
  • Explore Cusco’s witches’ market
  • Shop crafts in Pisac market
  • Walk quiet trails in the Andes
Activity Level
Relaxed
Machu Picchu mainstay trip with 4-star hotels. Explore key Inca sites like Sacsayhuamán, Pisac and Ollantaytambo. Spend two days at Machu Picchu, visit Cusco’s witches’ market, and browse tapestries in Pisac. A relaxed weeklong journey through Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and the Andes for curious travelers seeking upgraded comfort.
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A small family waiting for the bus
from $2,328
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Flavors of Peru

8 Day Itinerary
  • Savor Peruvian dishes in Barranco
  • Explore Chocomuseo and Pisco Museum
  • Witness Andean traditions
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends
Lima / Cusco
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this 8-day tour that takes you to Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and the citadel of Machu Picchu. Explore the culinary delights of Peru in Barranco, where you can taste traditional dishes like lomo saltado and causa. This is a relaxed, cultural-focused trip with an emphasis on the flavors and gastronomy of Peru.
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Our guide as the sun breaks through the clouds
from $5,713
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Inca Pathways

Inca Trail - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Explore floating islands
  • Visit the highlights of Cusco
  • Tour pre-Colombian salt mines
  • Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Homestays, Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
This two-week trek explores the ancient and revered pathway known as the Inca Trail through the Sacred Valley of the Inca. Spend 4 days hiking the 26-mile Inca Trail, culminating in Machu Picchu at the Sun Gate. This tour also spends time before the trek acclimating and exploring Lake Titicaca and Cusco.
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Horseback Riding
from $3,321
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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
  • Bike down the slopes of Pinchincha
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Horseback ride across the páramo
  • Zipline and hike in Mindo
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Ziplining, Horseback Riding, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Bike down the slopes of Pichincha Volcano, hike through dense, biodiverse cloud forest, zip-line over the forest canopy, hike, and ride horses through the high Andes near the active 19,347-foot high Cotopaxi Volcano on this exciting 9-day adventure tour of Ecuador.
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Hiking Machu Picchu
from $2,496
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Incas and Rainforest

Machu Picchu & Amazon - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Watch for wildlife as you canoe
  • Take a night hike though the Amazon
  • Discover the ruins of Machu Picchu
  • Observe traditional weaving
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Journey through the Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and explore the Peruvian Amazon in this 10 day tour. Spend 3 nights in the Amazon, observing the multitude of wildlife. Continue to Cusco and make your way through the Sacred Valley, exploring markets and ruins. Your trip culminates at Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world.
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Enjoying a mountain bike ride
from $5,450
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Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca Multisport

12 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Urubamba River
  • Bike past lakes, farms, & villages
  • Trek the Queñua Sundur Valley
  • Kayak around Lake Titicaca
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
This active 12-day tour through Peru blends exhilarating multi-sport adventures like whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, trekking, and mountain biking around Cusco & the Sacred Valley climaxing in an unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu. Then, travel south to Puno and go sea kayaking on Lake Titicaca visiting Amantani and Ticonata Islands.
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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,700
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whale Watching
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!
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