Best South America Trips

Saddle up, partner, for this exciting half-day horseback riding tour from Cusco. Over the course of 2 1/2 hours, ride through fields, Inca sites, and small villages en route to the impressive Temple of the Moon, which you are welcome to explore on foot.

This full-day adventure in Tierra del Fuego National Park includes hiking and paddling. A canoe excursion to Lapataia Bay, which is home to petrels, albatross, steamer ducks, and penguins, is among the highlights.

Your bike is your ticket to adventure on this day tour of Maras & Moray in the Peruvian Andes. A 7-hour tour takes you to Maras Plateau, through the towering peaks of the Andes, to local villages, and even to an experimental agricultural terrace of the Inca at Moray. Be prepared for a high energy day!

Enjoy your day trip to the penguin colony and Gable Island. Enter the Beagle Channel by paddling the inflatable canoes. After that, a motorboat will depart from Harberton and head toward Martillo Island. From the boat, you'll be able to see penguins in their breeding habitat.

A day trip to Cotopaxi volcano and Limpiopungo valley offers stunning views of Ecuador's volcanic region. Begin your mountain riding experience on the slopes of Cotopaxi Volcano. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery on the way to Limpiopungo Valley, then cross-country bike over an old landslide.

Embark on a full-day horseback riding adventure in Ecuador's highlands. Enjoy a scenic ride through open landscapes, surrounded by Andean beauty. This immersive experience offers a chance to connect with nature, explore rugged terrain, and enjoy traditional hospitality in a peaceful countryside setting.

Discover Tihuanaco, a ceremonial center for a pre-Inca culture that flourished around 600 BC. This society is little known, having abruptly vanished around 1200 AD. This tour lasts approximately 6 hours and includes a private guide.

Experience a full day in an Ecuadorian cloud forest on your next Quito trip. This Bellavista day trip is a perfect way to explore a subtropical rainforest just a short drive from the capital. Hike guided trails, spot hummingbirds and rare wildlife, and return to the city by late afternoon.

This full day tour of Peru is an exciting way for beginners to experience the adventure of the high peaks of the Andes - via a network of sophisticated braces and supports, the otherwise technical climb up Via Ferrata is made accessible to hikers of all skill levels. After the 400m climb, rappel & zip line to the valley floor to see it all from the sky!