Top South America Trips & Tours in September 2025

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Lakes Off Road

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This full-day trip from Ushuaia, Argentina lets you explore the Southern Andes Mountain Range on an off-road adventure. Explore the view of Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake), a little wonder that hides at the bottom of a valley, from Garibaldi Pass. Continue onward in a 4x4 vehicle through the forest and across rivers toward the shore of Fagnano Lake.

• Views the stunning Lago Escondido
• Off-road journey via Andes Mt Range
• Sample an Argentine lunch

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from $5,112

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Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca Multisport

12 Day Itinerary

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.

• Whitewater raft the Urubamba River
• Bike past lakes, farms, & villages
• Trek the Queñua Sundur Valley
• Kayak around Lake Titicaca

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from $5,311

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Discover Argentina

10 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Cooking Classes, Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a complete 10-day upscale tour discovering the best of Argentina. Dance the tango in Buenos Aires, float down the Tigre Delta, take a cooking class and go wine tasting in Mendoza. Explore the peaks and lakes of the high Andes hiking at a historical Estancia near Bariloche in Patagonia.

• Visit Buenos Aires and Tigre Delta
• Enjoy wine tasting in Mendoza
• Explore Bariloche and Patagonia

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from $4,677

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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 9-day journey to discover the delicious local dishes and wines, as well as the inviting culture and landscape of northern Argentina -- a world apart from the country's chilly southern reaches!

• Explore Salta's colorful markets
• Visit a local family goat farm
• Tour vineyards with an oenologist
• Attend an Andean cooking class

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from $2,112

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Beautiful Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls

Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin this week-long Argentina vacation in metropolitan Buenos Aires before traveling to Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfall system at the Argentine-Brazilian border. Enjoy the best Argentina has to offer with visits to local fruit markets at the Tigre Delta, ferry tours, tango shows and of course, Argentine steak & wine.

• Experience an Argentine Tango show
• Enjoy exploring Buenos Aires
• Visit and discover Iguazu Falls
• Explore Tigre Delta

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from $1,868

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Colchagua Valley Wine Escape

3 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activities

Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Sample some of Chile’s internationally renowned wines on this three-day getaway in the enchanting Colchagua Valley, exploring the vineyards in style via walking and horseback riding before spending the nights in luxury accommodations after full days of wine-induced decadence.

• Enjoy horse ride at VIK winery
• Trek across the Colchagua Valley
• Visit the Lapostolle Winery

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from $1,062

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Classic Easter Island Group tour

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Easter Island / Hotel Otai

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Immerse yourself in the mystical culture, epic landscapes, and ocean views of legendary Easter Island. Visit the mysterious Moai statues, walk and drive around the island’s best natural and archeological sites, and learn more about this fascinating island!

• See the superb Moai Stone Statues
• Admire spectacular ancient ruins
• Discover beautiful volcanoes

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from $1,439

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Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the world's largest waterfall system - Iguazu Falls - on this amazing 5-day Argentina vacation. Take the "most beautiful thousand meter walk in the world" overlooking the Falls, then search for rainforest wildlife as you spend three nights at Yacutinga Lodge experiencing the subtropical rainforest straddling the Argentina-Brazil border.

• Explore the famous Iguazu Falls
• Spot wildlife at Yacutinga Lodge
• Float the San Francisco River

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from $538

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Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

3 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Casablanca

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a 3-day tour to the Chilean coast to visit the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Explore the chic beach-side cities and taste local wines before returning to Santiago.

• Visit historic sites of Valparaiso
• Taste local wines
• Explore Viña del Mar's beaches

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from $345

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Islands of Lake Titicaca

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 3-day Peru adventure extension tour, explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. This extension spends two nights in Puno, giving you ample opportunity to see all the sites and learn about local cultures and ways of life.

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from $281

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Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Waterfall

1 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Osorno and Petrohue Waterfall Day-Tour is the perfect program for those who love the outdoors. Discover the mysteries hidden in the Cordillera de Los Andes and its majestic Osorno Volcano, one of the highest peaks in southern Chile. Visit Llanquihue Lake, fish for trout at Río Pescado waterfalls, and take pictures of the beautiful Lake of All Saints.

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from $308

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Astronomical Tour

1 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Atacama Desert / Atacama Desert

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Atacama Desert is considered one of the best places on earth to view the night sky. On this half-day tour, learn about constellations and stars, as well as identify planets, satellites, and other celestial objects. You will also have access to telescopes for a closer look. The tour ends with a warm drink.

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from $3,316

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Inca Pathways

Inca Trail - 13 Day Itinerary

Activities

Local Market Visits, Camping, Homestays

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.

• Explore floating islands
• Visit the highlights of Cusco
• Tour pre-Colombian salt mines
• Trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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from $10,250

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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve

Activity Level

Variable

On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.

• Cruise around Kicker Rock
• Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
• Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
• Snorkel or stand up paddle board

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from $5,200

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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Bachas Beach

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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!

• Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
• See the blue-footed boobies dance
• Look for Galapagos penguins
• Cruise along Moreno Point

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from $6,190

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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.

• Visit the Waved Albatross colony
• Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
• Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
• Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point

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from $5,190

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Northern Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

The Ocean Spray luxury catamaran takes you on a 5-day Galapagos Northern Islands cruise, exploring Genovesa, South Plaza, Mosquero, and Santiago. Light hiking, pristine snorkeling, and swimming with sea lions and penguins make this trip the perfect luxury Galapagos vacation package.

• Hike 375 stairs to panoramic views
• Trek through mangroves
• Snorkel in search of marinlife

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from $5,125

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Chile North to South Premium

13 Day Itinerary

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Biking, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover Chile's awe-inspiring geographical and natural extremes on this upgraded 13-day, multi-destination trip. From the world's driest desert to the volcanic peaks, the wild Patagonian steppe, the country's vineyards, unique activities, and exclusive boutique accommodation, this trip has everything for a deluxe scenic Chilean adventure.

• Discover Santiago
• Explore the Atacama Desert
• Hike on epic trails in Perez Rosale
• Enjoy rafting on Chile's rivers

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