Top South America Trips & Tours in September 2026

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Ecuadorian Gastronomy Experience in Quito

½ Day Itinerary

• Indulge in Ecuador's hidden flavors
• Delight in local cuisine's richness
• Immerse in Ecuadorian culture

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Ecuadorian Gastronomy at Quito's Restaurant La Gloria. Explore a menu of local dishes, savoring curated flavors that transport you across the country's regions. Embrace the treasure of culture through food, a shared celebration of excitement.

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Cajas National Park

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Take a one-day tour to the Cajas National Park in Cuenca Ecuador. See over 200 pristine lakes that are scattered in between the rugged jagged rocks and craggy valleys. The hike takes approximately 2.5 hours at an elevation around 12,795 feet.

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from $117

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Ingapirca

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a fun day out of Cuenca to the fortress of Ingapirca and Biblian with this one-day tour from Cuenca, Ecuador.Explore the ruins of Ingapirca, a pre-Incan fortress. Next, visit the Biblian Sanctuary, home to the beautiful Virgen del Rocio Church and enjoy the local market if there's time.

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from $125

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Discover Quito Extended Half Day

½ Day Itinerary

• Wander Quito's historic streets
• Enjoy chocolate tastings
• Shop at Quito's artisanal market

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activities

Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the best of Quito with half-day tours tailored to your interests. Choose from options like a city tour, equator visit, cable car rides, or cultural and market experiences. Discover why Quito is a UNESCO World Heritage site and immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere, history, and traditions.

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from $114

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Guayasamin - Central Bank Museums

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $78

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Quito Express

½ Day Itinerary

• Experience chocolate-making
• Discover Ecuador's biodiversity
• Explore museums in Quito

Starts / Ends

Quito / Quito

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Quito by choosing to visit iconic sites like the Equator, local markets, or take in panoramic views on the cable car and many more. Each tour offers a unique way to experience this vibrant city's culture, history, and nature.

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from $53

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Cuenca City - Half Day

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Cuenca, considered the most colonial city in all of the Americas. Head to San Sebastian, the historical center, or Parque Calderón, home to the new and old cathedral. Don't miss the fantastic view of the city from Mirador de Turi.

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from $1,610

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Perito Moreno Big Ice Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Admire the Perito Moreno glaciers
• See blue lagoons and caves
• Enjoy lunch on the ice

Activity Level

Challenging

The Perito Moreno is one of the world's most magnificent glaciers. Trek along the glacier's front walls for approximately three and a half hours with your guide. Along the way, your guide stops to explain the ice formations and surrounding areas.

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Perito Moreno Glacier Trekking

1 Day Itinerary

• Hike Perito Moreno Glacier
• Take a Lago Argentino boat ride
• Enjoy lunch atop Perito's glaciers

Activity Level

Easy Active

Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier, which is more than three miles wide and more than twenty stories high at its front. Take a boat across Lago Argentino and pass the massive front wall of blue ice. Enjoy lunch sitting on the lateral moraine of the glacier and listen to its thunderous concerto of groaning and cracking ice dropping into the lake below.

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from $569

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Tierra del Fuego National Park

½ Day Itinerary

• View Tierra del Fuego National Park
• Visit the rebuilt Yamanas campsite
• Admire great views of Roca lake

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tierra del Fuego National Park is awe-inspiring in its remoteness and natural splendor. Learn about the region's history during a half-day trek and ride to the 100-year-old End of the World convict train.

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Escondido and Fagnano Lakes

1 Day Itinerary

• Admire views of Sierra Alvear
• Relax in Escondido Lake
• Enjoy stunning Fagnano Lakes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore stunning Patagonian lakes and scenery on this day trip from Ushuaia. After visiting the Velo De Novia waterfall, start the drive up the base of Mount Olivia where you will soon see the front of the Sierra Alvear which extends to Tierra Mayor and Las Cotorras mountain ranges.

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San Ignacio Ruins

1 Day Itinerary

• Admire San Ignacio Ruins
• See central plaza and the church
• Hear Spanish settlers' history

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of San Ignacio, Argentina’s best-preserved Jesuit mission, and see the 17th-century dwellings, cemetery, central plaza, the church, the mission house, workshops, town hall, and the hospital.

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from $582

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Perito Moreno Kayak Experience

1 Day Itinerary

• Kayak in glacial waters
• Take photos of this unique place
• See great views of Perito Moreno

Starts / Ends

El Calafate / Perito Moreno Glacier

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience the Perito Moreno Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from a unique vantage point: a kayaking excursion. Expert guides provide all required equipment to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime tour.

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from $461

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Choquechaca Full Day Hike

1 Day Itinerary

• Observe the changing flora & fauna
• Discover Choquechaca's traditions
• Explore Inca site of Pumamarca

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the cultural traditions of Choquechaca and visit the Inca site of Pumamarca on a full-day trip from Cusco. Immerse in the culture of the Choquechaca community, enjoy a delicious lunch and learn about the history and significance of the well-preserved agricultural terraces and architecture of Pumamarca while surrounded by Andean landscapes.

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from $267

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Perito Moreno Glacier Navigation

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lake Argentino
• Explore Los Glaciares National Park
• Witness unique landscapes of Andes

Activity Level

Relaxed

Travel through the Patagonian steppe to Los Glaciares National Park and see Perito Moreno Glacier. Walk 4,000 meters of balconies for views of the glacier and the Andes. A bilingual guide shares facts along the way.

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The Argentine Experience

½ Day Itinerary

• Learn to make traditional empanadas
• Savour Argentina's very best steak
• Prepare your own 'mate' drink

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience an Argentine dining experience that cleverly blends exquisite food and wine, local culture, and social integration led by charismatic guides and supported by an international team. Learn how to close your own empanada using the 'repulgue' technique, to order steak your way in Spanish, and to prepare your own 'mate' drink

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from $201

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The Argentine Dine & Wine Experience

½ Day Itinerary

• Enjoy an Argentine meal with wine
• Unleash your inner mixologist
• Prepare your own \\"mate\\" drink

Activities

Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy an authentic Buenos Aires eating experience with this tour. Mixologists and sommeliers instruct you in the art of preparing wine-based cocktails. Order steak your way in Spanish, and prepare your own 'mate' drink. The number of participants is limited, ensuring a small-group experience in this food and wine class.

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from $202

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Iguazu Falls Brazil Side

½ Day Itinerary

• Panoramic views of Iguazu Falls
• Close-up view of Devil’s Throat
• View 3 Musketeer Falls nearby

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Relaxed

There are around 275 waterfalls distributed along the cliffs. More than 70% are in Argentinean territory but from Brazil, there is the best panoramic view. The Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls provides an excellent and breathtaking panoramic vista. Is the ultimate experience one can have in terms of waterfalls around the world.

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