South America Archaeological Tours

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Ancient Cultures

7 Day Itinerary

• Explore the city of La Paz
• Tour Moon & Sun Islands
• Climb El Calvario & enjoy the view

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit La Paz and experience the local Bolivian culture on this week-long journey! Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and home to the ruins of Tihuanaco and remnants of Inca temples at Sun and Moon Islands. This is the world's highest navigable lake.

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from $1,513

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Uyuni and Colored Lagoons

5 Day Itinerary

• View pink flamingos in the desert
• See ancient mummies in the museum
• Visit Uynui Salt Flats

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day tour will give you a taste of Bolivia's geological diversity from volcanoes to ancient salt flats. Explore the region of Uyuni famous home of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space, before traveling south where the lagoons are vibrantly colored from the thermal activity.

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from $3,542

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Discover Bolivia: High Deserts & Prehistory

Roundtrip La Paz - 11 Day Itinerary

• Explore the history of La Paz
• World's largest salt flat in Uyuni
• Join a 4WD adventure
• Travel to Cochabamba
• Visit Torotoro National Park
• Discover the picturesque Copacabana

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 11-day Bolivia trip begins in La Paz with a city tour, then flies to Uyuni for the world's largest salt flat and a 4WD adventure to lagoons and geothermal areas. Next, visit Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park to see dinosaur footprints, caves, and canyons. The trip concludes with a visit to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca and the Sun Island.

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from $4,151

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Classic Bolivia Adventure

14 Day Itinerary

• Explore the history of La Paz
• Explore Santiago de Okola
• Tour Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
• Explore Torotoro National Park
• Witness Uyuni Salt Flats
• Visit Potosi and Sucre

Starts / Ends

La Paz / La Paz

Activity Level

Easy Active

The 14-day Bolivia trip starts in La Paz, explores Santiago de Okola, Uyuni's salt flat, ventures to Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park for dinosaur footprints, and includes a stop at Copacabana by Lake Titicaca, visiting the Sun Island.

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from $3,431

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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lake Titicaca
• Enjoy the Parade of Dancers
• Visit a working silver mine
• Climb El Calvario to great views

Activities

Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!

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from $13,859

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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Chilean Patagonia
• Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
• Explore Karukinka Natural Park
• Explore Staten Island

Starts / Ends

Santiago / Santiago

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

On this 10-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, glaciers, and vistas. Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, glide into fjords, and hike to spot wildlife. Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).

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from $588

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Lima Gastronomy Tour

4 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lima's old town
• Discover pre-Columbian artifacts
• Savor Peruvian delicacies

Starts / Ends

Lima / Lima

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Savor the flavors of Peru on a 4-day gastronomy tour through Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Indulge in Peruvian delicacies at renowned restaurants

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from $18,610

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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Explore Antarctica's landscape
• Explore South Georgia's wildlife
• Experience the Falkland Islands
• See Valdes Peninsula's wildlife

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard L'Austral. Explore Antarctica’s icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife, from penguins to whales. Visit South Georgia, home to king penguins and elephant seals, then the Falkland Islands with rugged shores and seabirds. End at Valdes Peninsula, where orcas hunt and guanacos roam.

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from $19,050

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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Visit Salisbury Plain penguins
• Cross the Drake Passage
• Land at Gold Harbor
• Zodiac outings in Antarctica

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Ushuaia

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Sail from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on this 19-day expedition aboard Le Boreal, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals. Experience landings, zodiac outings, and remote glaciers across one of the world’s last true wildernesses.

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from $18,999

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Antarctic & Falklands Adventure

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 17 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Explore West Point Island
• Spot black-browed albatross
• See Falkland Island elephant seals
• Visit Port Stanley museum

Starts / Ends

Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 17-day Antarctic & Falklands Adventure cruise aboard World Traveller and explore the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the icy wilderness of Antarctica. This immersive itinerary combines cultural highlights and natural wonders with flexible daily exploration guided by your captain and expedition team.

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from $20,199

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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit

• Discover remote Ducie Island
• Explore Pitcairn’s historic village
• Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
• Spot Juan Fernandez wildlife

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Papeete / San Antonio

Activities

Village Visits, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Easter & Pitcairn Islands on a 20-day cruise from Papeete to San Antonio aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Visit Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn, Easter Island, and Robinson Crusoe Island. Enjoy snorkeling, Zodiac excursions, cultural tours, and rare wildlife sightings.

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from $1,699

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Cordillera Real Trekking

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore La Paz
• Visit the Titicaca Lake
• Trek along high alpine lakes
• Admire unique Andean views

Activity Level

Ultimate

Enjoy a remote 5-day Bolivia trekking adventure on this expedition in the Cordillera Real, in the majestic Andes Mountains. This trek features remarkable views of glacier-clad peaks and high altitude lakes. You'll visit La Paz, Moon Valley, and the Tihuanaco ruins as well. Enjoy camping, horseback riding, and market visits too!

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from $11,600

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Classic Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica

22 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ushuaia

• Visit the Western Falkland Islands
• Search for wildlife and seabirds
• Explore the Eastern Falklands
• Discover icy South Georgia

Starts / Ends

Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia

Activity Level

Variable

Embark the MV Ushuaia for a classic 22-day expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter abundant and diverse wildlife and unique ecosystems on this voyage of a lifetime!

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from $3,150

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Panama to Aruba

12 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Transit the Panama Canal locks
• Walk colonial Balboa streets
• Explore forts in Portobelo
• Visit San Blas and Guna villages
• See Cartagena and Santa Marta

Starts / Ends

Balboa / Oranjestad

Activities

Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Panama Canal on a 10-day Star Clippers cruise through Central America. Begin in Balboa, then transit the Panama Canal and see the locks in action. Explore Spanish forts in Portobelo, meet the Guna people in the San Blas Islands, and discover Colombia’s coastal cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta. Enjoy scenic days under sail.

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from $3,849

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Salkantay Trek with One Day Inca Trail Hike

9 Day Itinerary

• Trek both Salkantay and Inca trails
• Enjoy Salkantay views
• Explore Machu Picchu

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Challenging

Enjoy the alternative Salkantay trail combined with the famous One Day Inca Trail for the ultimate trekking experience. Marvel at the different surroundings around the two trails and be mesmerized with the archaeological sites leading to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. This trip requires a One Day Inca Trail Pass

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from $3,004

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Classic Salkantay Trek

Via Hidroelectrica - 9 Day Itinerary

• Travel the Salkantay Trail
• Visit local communities
• Explore Machu Picchu

Starts / Ends

Cusco / Cusco

Activity Level

Challenging

This tour is a great alternative to the popular Inca Trail if you want to experience a different route that ends at Machu Picchu. Enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Salkantay and head towards the mystical Lost City of Incas.Trek through the less traveled route of the Salkantay trail and tour the ruins of Machu Picchu.

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from $4,240

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Panama to Jamaica

Balboa - Montego Bay - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper

• Explore Balboa’s architecture
• Transit Panama Canal’s locks
• Discover Portobelo’s Spanish forts
• Tour Puerto Limon’s markets

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Balboa / Isla de Providencia

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 15-day cruise from Balboa to Montego Bay aboard the Star Clippers, sailing through the Panama Canal and exploring cultural gems like Portobelo and Puerto Limon. Relax at sea and visit beautiful beaches in Bocas del Toro and the diving hotspots of George Town and Cayman Brac before concluding your journey in Jamaica.

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from $4,450

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Panama to Antigua

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper

• Explore Balboa’s colonial charm
• Transit Panama’s iconic canal
• Discover San Blas culture
• Enjoy Aruba’s clear waters

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Balboa / St. John's

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 15-day Royal Clipper cruise from Balboa, Panama, featuring a full Panama Canal transit and visits to the San Blas Islands, Cartagena, and the Caribbean gems of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. Experience lush Grenada and volcanic St. Lucia, and finish your journey in Antigua, all while enjoying elegant sailing and stunning island views.

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