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Experience the majestic beauty of South America with Adventure Life's 501 unforgettable hiking trips for 2025 and 2026. From the snow-capped peaks of the Andes to the lush rainforests of Amazonia, a region as diverse and captivating as any awaits. Stroll through flower-filled meadows, trek amidst ancient ruins, and witness nature's splendor in all its glory. Feel your pulse race as you ascend to dizzying heights or take a leisurely stroll along picturesque trails; each day is sure to bring an adventure like no other. Adventure Life's commitment to safety, sustainability, and responsible travel ensures that your exploration will leave lasting memories without leaving a footprint on this fragile environment. Our South America hiking trips range from $0 to $486,550 for expeditions of 5 days to 24 days days - contact one of our South America tour specialists today for help planning your next seamless trip!
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Visit Kicker Rock, popularly known as the Sleeping Lion (Leon Dormido)
from $3,991
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Galapagos Multisport

Hotel-Based Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak and snorkel among wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle to Isabela's coastline
  • Snorkel in Concha Perla
  • Hike the rim of an active caldera
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activity Level
Moderate
This 8-day multisport adventure to the Galapagos Islands is packed with thrilling and unique experiences. Begin your action-packed trip with a trek on San Cristobal Island, and then continue with kayaking, snorkeling, and biking around the Galapagos, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
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Breathtaking view of Torres del Paine
from $4,901
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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, Urban Exploration
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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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $8,004
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End of the World

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego by ship
  • Observe Magdalena Island penguins
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Walk on Perito Moreno Glacier
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Biking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
This Patagonian tour is an epic 12-day adventure exploring the highlights of Patagonia. Begin your journey in Tierra del Fuego National Park, explore the Patagonian Fjords on an Australis cruise, take in the stunning landscapes of Torres del Paine and end your journey in El Calafate, Argentina. You'll cruise the fjords & channels of Tierra del Fuego inaccessible by land, visit the penguin rookery on Magdalena Island, hike the famed trails of Torres del Paine National Park, and trek Perito Moreno Glacier.
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Mt Fitz Roy and hikers
from $6,546
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Ultimate Patagonia Trekking

14 Day Itinerary
  • Ultimate Patagonia trekking trip
  • Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Hike W Trek & Fitz Roy
  • Glacier trek or horseback riding
Activity Level
Challenging
A complete hiking and trekking adventure that combines the best of both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia travel! This two-week journey pairs our Argentina Glacier Adventure itinerary with the Classic W Trek trip, for those hearty hikers in search of southern South America's breathtaking backcountry scenery.
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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
from $2,355
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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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Horseback Riding
from $3,302
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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, Hacienda Visits
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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Our guide as the sun breaks through the clouds
from $3,338
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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, Homestays, Local Market Visits
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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Enjoying a mountain bike ride
from $5,030
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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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Guanaco in Torres del Paine
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
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing, 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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sally lightfoot crab
from $4,050
From 2997
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day Southern Galapagos Islands cruise on the Treasure of the Galapagos yacht explores the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Santa Fe and more.
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Devil's Crown Galapagos
from $3,233
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Galapagos Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit Cerro Brujo´s lava formations
  • Hike across Española Island
  • Discover Galapagos origins
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This affordable 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the Coral I or II explores the southeastern and central islands of the Galapagos including San Cristobal, Española, Floreana & Santa Cruz. Encounter fearless wildlife like giant tortoises and marine iguanas, and snorkel in the crystalline Galapagos waters viewing colorful fish, sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $10,250
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Volcanic Wonders

Northern & Western Route - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Origin, Theory & Evolve
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Hike up Prince Philip's Steps
  • Observe Galapagos flora and fauna
  • Snorkel or stand up paddle board
Activity Level
Variable
On this comprehensive 8-day tour of the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/V Origin, see unusual wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, penguins, and giant Galapagos tortoises. By zodiac dinghy, trekking, or snorkeling, explore the Galapagos National Park.
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Lodge to Lodge Salcantay Trek
from $4,333
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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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Sea kayaking in Patagonia
from $5,180
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Torres del Paine Multisport

6 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak on Lago Grey with icebergs
  • Biking with views of the Towers
  • Horseback ride with gaucho guides
  • Hike to the base of the towers
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Torres del Paine in this multisport tour of Patagonia's best while hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, and trekking! With EcoCamp as your home base, explore magnificent Patagonian mountains, glaciers lakes and rivers spotting guanacos and ostrich-like rheas.
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Mt Veronica - It is a beautiful mountain!
from $4,053
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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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Paddling through rapids
from $3,585
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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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Overlook at Pitt Point
from $5,200
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Alya
  • Observe Galapagos giant tortoises
  • See the blue-footed boobies dance
  • Look for Galapagos penguins
  • Cruise along Moreno Point
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Bachas Beach
Activities
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the Alya on this 6-day catamaran cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands, visiting some of the most popular sites including the Tortoise Breeding Center on Santa Cruz, snorkeling in Elizabeth Bay on Isabela, kayaking around Urbina Bay at Fernandina, and hiking the Chinese Hat Islet near the southeast coast of Santiago, plus much more!
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Flamingos
from $6,190
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Luxurious Southern Galapagos Cruise

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Visit the Waved Albatross colony
  • Snorkel with sharks at Kicker Rock
  • Leave a letter at Post Office Bay
  • Hike the cliffs at Pitt Point
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
On this 6-day luxury Galapagos cruise aboard one of the best yachts in Galapagos, the Ocean Spray catamaran, you'll see giant Galapagos tortoises, playful sea lion colonies, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and if traveling the right time of year, waved albatrosses on Espanola Island.
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