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Explore the marvels of South America on an adventurous cultural journey with Adventure Life this month. With a variety of 98 tours to choose from, ranging from the vibrant markets of Argentina to the ancient ruins of Peru, your senses will be delighted by the diverse landscapes and rich traditions that define this captivating continent. Wander through cobblestone streets, taste flavorful wines, and trek the iconic Inca Trail while immersing yourself in the heart of the Andean culture. Whether you're seeking archaeological site visits, local market explorations, or a relaxing wine tasting experience, South America offers an array of activities to satisfy your wanderlust. Don't miss the chance to embark on a cultural expedition like no other and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Island of the Sun. Bolivia
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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Flamingos in Bolivia's Salt Flats
from $4,082
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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
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking
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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Hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail
from $2,445
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Short Inca Trail Hike To Machu Picchu

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco
  • Watch the sunrise at Machu Picchu
  • Visit Sacsayhuamán
  • Hike the Inca Trail
Activity Level
Challenging
This 7-day trip culminates in a one day hike on the Inca Trail arriving to Machu Picchu with a full day and a half to explore the ruins. Explore the Inca capital of Cusco, the Sacsayhuamán Ruins, and Sacred Valley before taking the train to marker 104 km and hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (no advance 4-day trail permit required!).
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Uros Island - Floating island at the Titicaca
from $4,683
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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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Ahu akivi plataforma ceremonial
from $2,225
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Discover Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit an ancient funeral site
  • Explore Anakena Beach
  • Visit the most important Moai sites
  • View the quarry where Moai were cut
Starts / Ends
Easter Island / Santiago
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Easter Island on this 5-day visit! Discover the ancient history of this culturally rich island. Day trips include hiking and visits to the Rano Kau volcano, the volcanic crater of Rano Raraku, and other sacred regions where the famous 100-ton basalt Moai statues tower over the countryside.
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Enjoy spectacular views of Quito during a gondola ride
from $127
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Quito City and Aerial Tram

½ Day Itinerary
  • xplore Quito’s historic district
  • Ride the Teleferico cable car
  • Visit a local amusement park
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Quito’s historic charm, ride the Teleferico to Pichincha Volcano, and enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, valleys, and the Andes. A perfect day of adventure and discovery.
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Quito, Ecuador
from $163
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Quito Highlights Full Day

1 Day Itinerary
  • Shop for artisanal crafts
  • Visit the distillery at Casa Agave
  • Discover diverse plants and animals
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Quito in a full-day, guided tour that lets you choose three experiences, including the historic city center, the equator line, and cable car rides. Visit the local market, museums, or botanical gardens, and enjoy Quito’s rich cultural and natural beauty.
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Wines of Europe
from $4,199
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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Salta's colorful markets
  • Visit a local family goat farm
  • Tour vineyards with an oenologist
  • Attend an Andean cooking class
Activities
Cooking Classes
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!
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Trekking in Patagonia
from $4,132
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Patagonia Hiking Express

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to the Base of the Towers
  • Premier day hikes in El Chalten
  • Ice trekking on Perito Moreno
  • Explore all that Patagonia offers
Activity Level
Challenging
Enjoy an adventurous 9-day Patagonia Express hiking and trekking trip exploring Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate, and Chile's Torres del Paine.
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Us at La Mitad del Mundo - where water drains straight down
from $125
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Quito - Middle of the World

½ Day Itinerary
  • Explore historic Quito streets
  • Stand on the Equator
  • Discover Pululahua Crater views
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend half a day exploring the historic city of Quito, Ecuador. Explore Quito's historic streets, the Equator line, and Pululahua Crater. Uncover hidden treasures, vibrant culture, and breathtaking views in this unforgettable Ecuadorian journey.
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Our guide as the sun breaks through the clouds
from $3,226
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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
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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Explora - Patagonia National Park
from $3,838
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Explora Patagonia National Park

5 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy adventure sports
  • View Patagonian wildlife
  • Learn Patagonia history
Starts / Ends
Explora - Patagonia National Park / Explora - Patagonia National Park
Activities
Wine Tasting, Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
The Explora lodge in the Patagonia National Park is the ideal starting point for a trip to the Aysén region. With their off-the-beaten-path adventure, Explora delves deeper into the natural landscapes of this region than anybody else has done before.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $2,891
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Best of Colombia

Bogota to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the vibrant city of Bogota
  • Visit local coffee farm
  • See Colombia's unique birds
  • Visit Los Nevados National Park
  • Visit San Basilio de Palenque
Starts / Ends
Bogota / Cartagena
Activities
Homestays, Wildlife Viewing, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy an 8-day tour to discover Bogota, Manizales, and Cartagena. Visit the most iconic and historical landmarks in Bogota, taste the best coffee in Manizales, and immerse yourself in the Caribbean city of Cartagena. Visit multiple parts of Colombia and see the best that each place has to offer.
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Pink Dolphins swimming in the Amazon River
from $6,600
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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • Explore the Marañon & Ucayali River
  • Spot playful pink dolphins
  • Swim with Amazon dolphins
  • Walk a rainforest canopy
  • Meet a local Amazon shaman
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Pucate
Activity Level
Variable
Join Delfin I on this unforgettable 5-day Amazon cruise. Encounter diverse wildlife, including pink river dolphins, sloths, and vibrant bird species. Visit remote Amazonian communities, walk along a breathtaking rainforest canopy, and embark on thrilling skiff excursions. Experience the Amazon like never before!
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Canoe ride
from $2,129
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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Observe Black Caimans
  • Walk Yasuni National Park
  • Encounter Amazon wildlife
  • Take an early morning hike
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Moderate
One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins
from $10,531
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Exploring Peru: Machu Picchu and the Amazon

9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
  • Explore with indigenous guides
  • Skiff or walk thru the rainforest
  • Make personal kayak explorations
  • Discover a profusion of wildlife
Starts / Ends
Lima / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Actively experience the wonders of Peru as you explore the upper Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley on this 9-day cruise & inland adventure. The 28-guest Delfin II hosts this incredible journey with stops in Cusco, Iquitos, Lima and chances to snorkel, kayak, and visit indigenous communities.
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Hiking through the rainforest
from $3,800
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Join a night safari to Fundo Casual
  • Walk the Canopy Walkway
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
  • Spot nocturnal jungle creatures
  • Visit an artisan community
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Kayaking, Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day Amazon River cruise aboard the Delfin III, where you'll discover the wonders of this vibrant ecosystem. Encounter rich culture and diverse wildlife as you visit indigenous communities, explore the jungle on day and night hikes, and observe fascinating creatures like monkeys, macaws, sloths, jaguars, and pink river dolphins!
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Paddling through rapids
from $3,541
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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
Activities
Biking, Whitewater Rafting
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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