Top South America Trips & Tours in October 2025

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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day at Machu Picchu without a guide.

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from $873

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Sacred Valley Community Clean-Up

2 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This two-day service oriented trip helps local communities offset the negative consequences of modernization that impacts the Andes. The service project will allow travelers to go into the community and help families collect waste, separate it based on recyclables, biodegradable/compostable waste, and disposable garbage and educate and promote composting and recycling efforts in local communities surrounding the Sacred Valley.

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from $951

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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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from $770

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Estancia El Ombu

2 Day Itinerary

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $533

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Explore Cafayate

1 Day Itinerary

• See bizarre rock formations
• Try Posta de las Cabras goat cheese
• Tour Cafayate's vineyards

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this Argentina day trip, explore the geography and history of Cafayate, famous for its vineyards. Drive along the Lerma Valley and see the region’s tobacco farms. Observe bizarre rock formations, see Las Conchas Gorge, and stop for locally made goat cheese at an inn. This tour is an excellent introduction to the area.

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from $503

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Safari to the Clouds

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Argentine Northwest
• Visit 3 circuits in one day
• Admire views atop Cuesta de Lipán

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a full-day "Safari to the Clouds" tour in Northern Argentina. In one day, visit the clouds, Salinas Grandes, and Purmamarca. This route is the only way to see three of the Northwest's most iconic vistas in one day!

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from $473

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Huallatakunka Trek

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

This full-day trek over Huallatakunka Pass is an exciting way to get to know the local communities here while immersing yourself in nature. You will have a chance to tour a bakery in Oropesa and stop in the Pinipampa community, known for their roof tiles. The maximum altitude you'll reach on this tour is 16,243 feet.

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from $429

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Bike and Wine Tasting Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Tour Argentina's wine region
• Taste wines from Mendoza's vineyard
• Enjoy Wine tasting & regional lunch

Starts / Ends

Mendoza / Mendoza

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Chacras de Coria, one of the most important wine regions in Argentina. The 5-hour tour through the imposing rural landscapes of Chacras de Coria and Vistalba. Taste wines from three vineyards and enjoy lunch in the shadow of the Los Andes mountain range.

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from $440

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Humahuaca

1 Day Itinerary

• Discover Humahuaca historic village
• Tour Pucará' ruins in Tilcara
• Explore the Hill of Seven Colors

Activities

Village Visits, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy this full-day trip from Salta city to Humahuaca, a colorful ancient village with beautiful surroundings. On your way, see "Cerro de colores" (Hill of Seven Colors) and visit Pucará, an old indigenous town. Enjoy a guided tour around the village, have a taste of their Quebrada's typical food, and admire their handicrafts.

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from $427

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Vistas of Cachi

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Los Cardones National Park
• Discover the charming town of Cachi
• Visit archaeological museums

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the unforgettable beauty of Cachi's majestic landscapes, from its lush valleys up to its unique and stunning scenery. Admire treasured locations in the surrounding mountains, like the Tin-Tin straight road, and Los Cardones National Park. Take a short trip through the country's archaeological museum to learn about Cachi’s history.

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Estancia Cristina Discovery

1 Day Itinerary

• See Upsala Glaciers jagged icy peak
• Enjoy scenic walks and 4x4 rides
• Explore the estancia's museum

Starts / Ends

Puerto Bandera / Upsala Glacier

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Moderate

Estancia Cristina Discovery allows you to explore the natural beauty of Patagonia and spend a day enjoying the breathtaking views of the Upsala Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Continental Ice Field, as well as a 4x4 ride, hike, or wander around the estancia's museum in the old sheep shearing shed.

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from $593

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Iguazu Falls: Brazil and Argentina

3 Day Itinerary

• See views from a suspended walkway
• Raft the lower Iguazu River
• Walk the lower path of Iguazu Falls

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Relaxed

This three-day extension tour visits the marvelous Iguazu Falls on the Argentine-Brazil border, making it an excellent addition to any tour of Argentina or Brazil. Taking a train deep into the subtropical jungle gives you exclusive access to the numerous walkways that are considered among the most beautiful paths in the world.

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from $409

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Manso River Valley Mountain Bike Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Bike Manso River Valley trail
• Cross bridges and small streams
• Cross hanging bridge section

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Challenging

Bike through the Manso River Valley near Bariloche on a scenic full-day ride. Follow forest trails, cross streams, and stop for a picnic lunch by the river. Pass snow-capped peaks, green waters, and meadows. Ride gets tougher in the second half, crossing a hanging bridge over the Manso’s rapids. Return to Bariloche late afternoon.

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from $405

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High Mountain Mendoza

1 Day Itinerary

• Take in views of the Mendoza Valley
• See towns of Picheuta and Polvareda
• Admire Cordón del Plata mountain

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the Vaults of Uspallata in the southernmost point of the Inca Empire. Take a chair lift to the top of the Mendoza Valley's Los Penitentes ski resort. On your way back to Mendoza, stop at the Aconcagua Provincial Park for a short hike with your guide.

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from $313

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Iguazu Falls Argentina Side

1 Day Itinerary

• See the Argentina side of Iguazu
• View Devil's Throat from a zodiac
• Ride a 4x4 vehicle

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Argentinean side of Iguazu Falls offers numerous vantage points for viewing the cascading water. Devil's Throat Station has a suspended walkway and you can see the Two Sisters, Bosseti, Adam and Eve, Bernabe Mendez, Mbiguá, and San Martín Falls. Admire the lower path, which has been dubbed the "world's most beautiful thousand-meter stroll."

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from $397

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Mendoza Cooking Class and Wine Tasting

1 Day Itinerary

• Learn wine pairings in Argentina
• Join an exclusive cooking class
• Enjoy a countryside lunch

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join an exclusive cooking class that teaches you how to prepare a traditional Mendocino dish. Learn the local histories and customs that go behind Argentine cuisine. Enjoy a private lunch and a wine tasting tour at a winery in Mendoza, Argentina's top vineyard.

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from $555

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Cross Fire Bike Adventure

Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $287

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Healthy Breakfast

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Volunteering

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 1-day service opportunity from Ollantaytambo takes you first to the market to purchase food followed by a day of distributing it as breakfast in the local communities of Rumira, Pachar, Piri or Camicancha. You will get to know the kids who live in this region along the way.

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