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Embark on a journey to explore the wonders of South America with Adventure Life's 51 trekking trips for 2025 and 2026. From the snow-capped peaks of Peru and Colombia to the lush jungles of Brazil and Ecuador, each step reveals a stunning mosaic of landscapes that have captivated travelers for centuries. Venture through winding trails as you discover ancient ruins, vibrant wildlife and remote villages where time stands still. Let us take you off the beaten path to experience true adventure in its purest form! Our specialized South American trekking trips start at $178, and span 5 to 14 days, ensuring your safety and comfort, while providing an authentic cultural experience. Dare to explore this vast continent with Adventure Life - contact one of our South America trekking specialists today to start planning your seamless trip!
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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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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
Homestays
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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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
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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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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Machu Picchu at sunrise
from $2,996
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Classic Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the classic Inca Trail
  • Explore the highlights of Cusco
  • Visit several Inca ruin sites
  • Watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Challenging
Follow in the footsteps of the Inca on this classic 10-day Inca Trail Trek. Acclimatize for three days as you explore Inca ruins and bargain at busy Andean markets in Cusco and the Sacred Valley before embarking on the 4-day 25 mile (40km) trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Spend a full day-and-a-half in the ruins of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco on the train.
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Machu Picchu
from $4,329
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Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport Adventure

Small Group Departure - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman
  • Experience biking or zipline
  • Horseback ride in Sacred Valley
Starts / Ends
Lima / Machu Picchu
Activities
Village Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Challenging
Join this 9-day tour for a Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport experience. Discover Peru's treasures, from Lima's allure to Cusco's heritage. Explore Maras, Huacahuasi, and Lamay. Trek scenic trails, zip across valleys, and bike ancient routes.
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Camping along the Inca Trail
from $7,864
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Luxury Inca Trail

10 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
Hike the Inca Trail in style and comfort. This 10-day Inca Trail trek & exploration of Andean Peru is combined with an upscale camping experience offering comfortable cots, hot water showers, and fine cuisine served under a portable dining tent. Top-shelf service and highly knowledgeable guides assure your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Machu Picchu is perfect.
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Couple looks out over Machu Picchu
from $1,938
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Inca Trail Express

5 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
This 5-day trip spends 4 days hiking the Inca Trail then visits Machu Picchu for a full day exploring the ruins. Hike with expert guides and enjoy deluxe camping to assure the best possible experience. Travelers are required to spend a minimum of two nights at high altitude before the trek, usually in Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Lake Titicaca.
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Remote region of Aysen
from $5,990
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Wild Aysen and Cerro Castillo Trek

9 Day Itinerary
  • Trekking in Cerro Castillo
  • Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Hike in Patagonia National Park
  • Raft down the Baker River
  • Explore Lake Bertrand
  • Visit Cerro Castillo
Starts / Ends
Coyhaique / Balmaceda
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
On this 9-day tour, trek through Cerro Castillo National Park, one of the most spectacular and remote places in Chilean Patagonia, and stay in comfortable cabins overlooking Lake General Carrera. Enjoy the rugged landscapes of Aysen and be captivated by the Northern Patagonian scenery.
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Santa Valley (Callejón de Huaylas). Near Huaraz
from $2,725
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Cordillera Blanca Trek

10 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Ultimate
On this tour we trek high into the Andes, the world's second largest mountain range. Spend a few free days in Huaraz before setting out on a 5 day hike into the breathtaking Cordillera Blanca. Our journey will take you through vastly changing landscapes including forests, prairies, and ice cold glacial lakes.
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from $2,376
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Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa - Torres del Paine

5-6 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa
  • Outdoor trips within Rio Serrano
  • Enjoy an all-inclusive experience
  • Daily half or full-day excursions
Starts / Ends
Torres del Paine / Torres del Paine
Activities
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a 5-day all-inclusive adventure along the Serrano River, a 38-km waterway colored by Southern Ice Field sediments. Located in Río Serrano village, the hotel is the largest in Torres del Paine and offers easy access to hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, and mountain views. Just 86 km from Puerto Natales, enjoy daily guided excursions.
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Sun Gate and La Veronica
from $2,968
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Cachiccata Trek

Alternative Inca Trail - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Encounter local people as you trek
  • View the Urubamba mountain range
  • Explore the Inca stronghold, Cusco
  • Take in the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Challenging
The Cachiccata Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This cultural hike explores Peruvian history, and also visits modern Inca communities and customs. This route was cultivated by the Cachiccata community and your local guides will delight in sharing their culture and history. Come and discover this hidden trekking treasure of Peru!
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Dientes Circuit in Patagonia
from $2,925
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Dientes Circuit Trek

Dientes de Navarino Trek - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Dientes Circuit
  • Trek the southernmost circuit
  • Explore Navarino Island
  • Enjoy camping and lodge stays
Activity Level
Challenging
Experience what some call "the best trek in Patagonia" on this nature-lovers' trek! Spend six days hiking to the Dientes de Navarino massif along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, ponds, lakes, and rivers.
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Gorriti Island in Punte del Este, Uruguay
from $1,857
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Uruguay Beach Escape

4 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Punta Del Este City
  • Discover La Barra
  • Trails to the Anastasio Stream
  • Experience the Uruguayan Tuscany
Starts / Ends
Jose Ignacio / Punta del Este
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 4-day Uruguay Beach Escape Tour, discover José Ignacio, Uruguay's equivalent of the Hamptons for locals, where you can escape the urban hustle in style. This small coastal town radiates a unique South American bohemian allure that's simply enchanting. Make sure to secure reservations for all the essential local experiences!
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Pose with stunning Machu Picchu as your backdrop during your travels to Peru
from $4,271
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Inti Raymi + Inca Trail

11 Day Itinerary
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Challenging
Spend a few days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley during the Inti Raymi Festival every June as we acclimatize for our trek by exploring ruins and bargaining at busy Andean markets. Then, we'll hike the Inca Trail on a 4-day pilgrimage to Machu Picchu, culminating this 10-day trip with a full day in Machu Picchu.
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Salkantay Horseback Ride
from $4,200
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Salkantay Ride To Machu Picchu

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Quillarumiyoc's culture
  • Enjoy horseback ride to Soraypampa
  • Witness snow-capped peaks
  • Pass through coffee plantations
Starts / Ends
Cusco / Cusco
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience a 7-day horseback trip from Salkantay to Machu Picchu. Ride through stunning landscapes, including the Cloud Forest and Salkantay Pass. Explore Humantay Lake and the mystical Chakana. Descend through the lush forest to Colpa Lodge, enjoy a traditional feast, and relax in the outdoor jacuzzi.
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Mountains of the Salta province in northwest Argentina
from $4,495
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Northwest Trek

9 Day Itinerary
  • Tour the ruins of Quilmes
  • Hike Las Conchas Gorge
  • Trek the Cachi Mountains
  • Explore the colonial town of Salta
Activity Level
Challenging
Journey through wine country, visit pre-inca ruins and trek through canyon lands and desert landscapes of Argentina's remote Northwest.
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Trekking the Peruvian Andes
from $6,179
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Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco's markets and ruins
  • Kayak or bike at Piuray Lake
  • Hike through the Sacred Valley
  • Trek up Huayna Picchu Mountain
Starts / Ends
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport / Machu Picchu
Activities
Local Market Visits, Camping, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Biking
Activity Level
Challenging
This 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu invites you to discover Peru's wonders. Explore off-the-beaten-path trails from Cusco to the iconic ruins. Trek through hidden mountains, villages, and ancient sites. Indulge in luxury camping, kayak pristine lakes, and savor traditional Pachamanca dinners.
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