Top South America Trips & Tours in October 2026

Add this 3-day Torres del Paine multi-sport extension to your time at Riverside Camp! Kayak the pristine waters of Grey Lake and River, e-bike through stunning landscapes, and hike along iconic trails. Perfect for exploring Torres del Paine from a new perspective. Relax each night at the Riverside Camp, making this an unforgettable experience for any outdoor enthusiast!

For those who are short on time but big on adventure, take advantage of our quick Torres del Paine extension. Rest and relax at Hotel del Paine or adventure through Torres del Paine National Park. Hike in gorgeous landscapes and jagged glaciated ranges as you explore vast expanses on this Patagonia tour.

Visit the Cotopaxi National Park and horseback in the shadows of the volcano during this 2 day/1 night extension from Quito. Enjoy the relaxing life on a hacienda while exploring the Ecuadorian highlands.

Take a break from the city and experience life like a true gaucho in the Pampas. Stay at a real cattle ranch, help with herding, try lassoing horses, and get to know the local people who’ve lived this way for generations. It’s a fun and hands-on way to see a different side of Argentina.

Experience the richness of Quechua culture and tradition with a 3-day immersive trip to the village of Huilloc, nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This trip will give you an opportunity to witness and participate in the daily lives of the Quechua people, one of the largest indigenous groups in South America.

Have amazing animal encounters while experiencing the depth and breadth of what the islands offer, including top notch landing sites on this 8-day voyage through the Galapagos. Visit the most remote islands and experience the true Galapagos exploration aboard the M/V Evolution.

Extend your trip in Bolivia with the country's most popular trek. The Choro Trek links the high plateau of the Andes with the subtropical lowlands. Hike through a landscape of glaciers and pristine waterfalls on ancient cobbled stone trails built before the Incas.

View Argentine wildlife up close as you travel across Peninsula Valdes. Visit a Magellanic penguin colony, explore Peninsula Valdes wildlife reserve, and take an optional whale watching tour between June and mid-December.

This 2-day extension features an overnight in Copacabana. You will explore Lake Titicaca, at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable lake. Immerse yourself in the legend that the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.