Top South America Trips & Tours in September 2026

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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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from $5,751

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Chile North to South

13 Day Itinerary

• Biking and wine tasting
• Explore the Atacama Desert
• Rafting in the Lake District
• Hike in Torres del Paine

Activities

Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Biking

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 13-day tour of Chile takes you from Northern Chile's Atacama Desert, to Santiago, the Lake District, then Torres del Paine. Along the way, enjoying hiking, biking, wine tasting, rafting, and other activities as you experience both the metropolitan and natural sides of Chile.

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from $3,502

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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

Activity Level

Relaxed

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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from $3,200

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Explora Torres Del Paine

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike through Patagonia
• Search for Patagonian wildlife
• Choose your excursions

Starts / Ends

Explora Torres del Paine / Torres del Paine National Park

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wine Tasting, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explora Torres del Paine is in the middle of the Torres del Paine National Park. It offers beautiful views of the Lake Pehoe and 49 rooms. Explora also has its own spa, ranch, and stables for your enjoyment and you can choose from a variety of excursions to create your optimal itinerary.

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Patagonia Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• Choose activity level of excursions
• Hike to the base of the towers
• Visit the Salto Grande waterfall
• See 100,000+ Magellanic penguins

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this tour of Chile's Southern Patagonia region experience penguins, guanacos, Darwin's Rheas, Andean foxes, and more as you hike or even bike Torres del Paine. Optional excursion available to explore the Straits of Magellan to Magdalena Island, where you can see over 100,000 Magellanic penguins!

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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

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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from $2,556

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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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Fernando de Noronha

5 Day Itinerary

• Hike to spectacular beaches
• Snorkel and swim in Atlantic waters
• Learn about conservation efforts

Activities

Scuba Diving, Snorkeling

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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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

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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from $2,407

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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

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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from $3,643

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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

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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from $6,002

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Lodge to Lodge Salkantay Trek

Peru Small Group Tour - 11 Day Itinerary

• Explore historic Cusco
• Trek the varied Andean terrain
• Stay in luxury lodges along the way
• Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Challenging

This 11-day trip along the legendary Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu hosts you in luxury lodges as you visit such iconic archaelogical sites and towns like Colpa Lodge, Lucma Lodge, Wayra Lodge, Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo), Cusco, and Lima, filled with adventure and trekking to take you through these breathtaking landscapes.

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Salkantay & Classic Inca Trail Trek

12 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Lima / Lima

Activity Level

Challenging

This 12-day trek takes you along the legendary route of the Inca Trail, through the Sacred Valley and exploring the traditional colonial town of Cusco - hiking through mountain passes, glacier carved valleys, and ultimately leading to the renowned Sun Gate of Machu Picchu.

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Sacred Valley Multisport Adventure

8 Day Itinerary

• Visit Cusco's largest open market
• Enjoy Rafting on the Urubamba River
• See beautiful Piuray Lake
• Hike through famous Incan sites

Activity Level

Moderate

This tour blends the most famous highlights of Peru with exhilarating multisport adventures including whitewater rafting, kayaking, trekking, and mountain biking. A great choice for first time Peru visitors and return travelers as well!

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from $4,004

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High Deserts of Bolivia & Chile

10 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lake Titicaca
• Uyuni Salt Desert in depth
• Visit altiplanic lagoons
• Discover the beauty of Atacama

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Bolivia and Chile on this 10-day adventure tour revealing an extreme geography of deserts, mountains, canyons, and lagoons. Visit Salar de Uyuni, Lake Titicaca, and the Atacama Desert while viewing breathtaking landscapes every step of the way! Starting in La Paz, Bolivia you'll journey to Tatio Geysers, the Valley of the Moon, and more.

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La Paz and Uyuni

4 Day Itinerary

• See giant cacti up to 32-ft tall
• Explore La Paz with your guide
• Visit Uynui Salt Flats

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 4-day tour, you will get a taste of Bolivia's geographical diversity from volcanos to ancient salt flats. Visit the capital city of La Paz, where you can wander through the colorful markets and marvel at the historic architecture before flying to Uyuni to explore the famous region of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space.

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from $8,651

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Luxury Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Challenging

Hike the Inca Trail in style and comfort. This 10-day Inca Trail trek & exploration of Andean Peru is combined with an upscale camping experience offering comfortable cots, hot water showers, and fine cuisine served under a portable dining tent. Top-shelf service and highly knowledgeable guides assure your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Machu Picchu is perfect.

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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary

• Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
• Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
• Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
• Visit a unique mangrove forest

Activities

Hacienda Visits, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

This tour of Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Quito, experience indigenous cultures near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes, ride the panoramic Nariz del Diablo train, explore Inca ruins and colonial Cuenca before finishing our trip in Guayaquil.

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