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Experience the remote wilderness of South America on one of the 54 exceptional wilderness lodge and eco-lodge adventures below.  Travel to the remote corners of South America visiting Quito, Coca, Georgetown, Sacha Lodge, and Kaieteur Falls as you experience untouched nature and wildlife. The below trips featuring South America lodges allow you to enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, Village Visits, and Horseback Riding, and they range in price from $606 to $14,080 for journeys of 5 to 15 days in 2026. Tell us about your ideal lodge experience in South America and our team of South America travel planners will help you to start planning your trip. 

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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $10,451
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End of the World

13 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego by ship
  • Observe Magdalena Island penguins
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Savor a traditional Patagonian dinn
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 13-day Patagonian adventure covers the region’s highlights. Explore Tierra del Fuego National Park, cruise the fjords on an Australis voyage, discover Torres del Paine, experience a traditional Patagonian dinner and end in El Calafate. Visit Magdalena Island’s penguins, hike iconic trails, and trek the impressive Perito Moreno Glacier.
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Hiking Machu Picchu
from $2,496
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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
Archaeological Site Visits
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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Sunset over Iguazu Falls
from $1,584
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Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the famous Iguazu Falls
  • Spot wildlife at Yacutinga Lodge
  • Float the San Francisco River
Activities
Ziplining
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.
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Keep your binocs handy...you never know what youll see!
from $1,716
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Tambopata Research Center

5 Day Itinerary
  • Climb a 30-meter tree
  • Watch the sunset with wine
  • Visit the Colorado clay lick
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore the Amazon rainforest on this 5-day tour from Puerto Maldonado. Hike on the floodplain trails, search for frogs at night, and look for the gleaming eyes of the caiman during your stay at the comfortable and enthralling Tambopata Research Center.
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Traditional boat on the Rio Negro, Amazon
from $8,618
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Best of Ecuador: Islands to the Highlands

13 Day Itinerary
  • See wildlife and landscapes
  • Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
  • See Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Take canoe excursions
  • Walk along a suspended bridge
  • Spot a unique and elusive bear
  • Visit Otavalo Market
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Biking, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Ecuador in 13 days, from the Galápagos Islands to the Amazon and Andes. Explore Isla Isabela and Santa Cruz, spot wildlife at Sacha Lodge, and dive into Andean culture in Ibarra. Enjoy island activities, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.
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Taking in close-up views of glaciers
from $5,445
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Explore Aysen and Patagonia National Park

7 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Sail to San Rafael Glacier
  • Raft down the Baker River
  • Explore Lake Bertrand
  • Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
  • Visit Patgonia National Park
Starts / Ends
Balmaceda / Balmaceda
Activity Level
Moderate
Join this 7-day tour to reconnect with nature and admire the memorable landscapes of the remote region of Aysen, Chile. Admire the scenery and experience an unforgettable hike across the magnificent mountains of Patagonia.
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Spot wildlife from the hanging bridge
from $3,626
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Exploring Ecuadors Amazon & Andes

6 Day Itinerary
  • Spot many rainforest bird species
  • See the Amazon treetops from above
  • Learn about indigenous cultures
  • Visit the Quitsato Solar Museum
  • Spot a unique and elusive bear
  • Enjoy scenic walk in Cuicocha Lake
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend your week on a 6-day adventure through Ecuador, exploring the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountain range. Encounter exotic wildlife, immerse in local cultures, and enjoy scenic landscapes. Stay at Sacha Lodge and Hacienda Piman, where comfort meets nature, making every moment unforgettable.
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Sacha Lodge La Balsa Restaurant
from $2,553
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Sacha Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
  • Take night walks through the forest
  • Observe the unique wildlife
  • View the forest from the canopy
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Flying from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, board a canoe down the Napo River where we'll have four nights exploring the Amazon rainforest at Sacha Lodge. Luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, English-speaking naturalists & indigenous guides revealing monkeys, birds & Amazonian wildlife will make your weeklong trip to Ecuador unforgettable.
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Baker River, Aysen
from $14,080
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Best of Aysen

13 Day Itinerary
  • Drive along the Carretera Austral
  • Experience top lodges in Patagonia
  • Hike in Queulat National Park
  • Experience Lake General Carrera
Starts / Ends
Balmaceda / Balmaceda
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Village Visits, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Camping, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore the Aysen region on a 13-day guided tour through Chilean Patagonia. Travel the Carretera Austral, visit Marble Caves, Queulat Park, and the Baker River. Stay in top lodges like Puyuhuapi, Mallin Colorado, and Explora. Hike in Patagonia National Park before returning to Balmaceda.
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The stunning landscape of Patagonia
from $5,313
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Chelenko Experience

8 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Hike to San Rafael Glacier
  • Visit Puerto Guadal
  • Explore the local area
  • Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
  • Visit Patgonia National Park
Starts / Ends
Balmaceda / Balmaceda
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Aysen on an 8-day Chelenko tour. Drive from Balmaceda to Puerto Tranquilo on Lake General Carrera. Kayak the Marble Caves, hike Exploradores Valley, and cruise to San Rafael Glacier. At Mallin Colorado, ride or hike and visit an organic farm. Hunt fossils in Puerto Guadal and explore Baker River, bike Bahia Murta, then transfer to Coyhaique.
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Reserva Amazonica
from $795
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Reserva Amazonica Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about indigenous plants
  • Canoe to the Gamitana Model Farm
  • Walk across hanging bridges
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the wonders of the Amazon rainforest on this 4 day tour. Go on the Anaconda Walk, search for wildlife, and explore a rainforest garden during your stay at Reserva Amazonica lodge. Along the way, keep an eye out for a variety of amazing wildlife such as caimans, osprey, trogons and sloths.
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from $607
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Hacienda Concepcion Rainforest Adventure

4 Day Itinerary
  • Canoe the Madre de Dios River
  • Visit a cacao plantation
  • Learn about farming in the jungle
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience a snapshot of the Amazon rainforest during your stay at the Hacienda Concepcion on this entrancing 4-day tour. Learn about the local farmers, listen to the sounds of the rainforest at night and look for footprints to track animals. You will also have the chance to canoe down the Madre de Dios River and meet local people.
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