{"id":88001,"date":"2025-12-01T02:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T15:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=88001"},"modified":"2025-12-01T21:24:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:24:43","slug":"the-goods-new-south-america-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/the-goods-new-south-america-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"8 new ways to see more of South America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Upgrade your 2026 travel plans with this all-new offering of South America adventures.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Intrepid&#8217;s new <a href=\"\/south-america\">South America<\/a> trips and experiences for the year ahead, you could find yourself picnicking on the celestial salt flats of Bolivia, huddled round a bonfire in the depths of the Peruvian Amazon&nbsp;or cycling a coastal trail in Colombia \u2013&nbsp;each trip&nbsp;a chance to embrace the region&#8217;s culture in all its glory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Take a different route to Machu Picchu&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Machu Picchu is a sight for sore eyes, but the citadel you see on postcards is only half the story. On the new <a href=\"\/peru\/salkantay-trek-machu-picchu-166531\">Salkantay Trek &amp; Machu Picchu<\/a> trip, you\u2019ll explore the Sacred Valley on a lesser-known path. The high passes on this route are more challenging than those of the Inca trail, but the solitude and surrounding views are worth it. Traverse jungle, cloud forest and ancient ruins, savouring the stillness of these vast landscapes. When you arrive at <a href=\"\/peru\/machu-picchu\">Machu Picchu<\/a>,&nbsp;ascend Machu Picchu Mountain, the tallest of the surrounding peaks, for a fresh perspective on an iconic sight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/the-goods-new-active-experiences\/\">13 new active trips and experiences<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Bolivia-Uyuni-Salt-Flats-wine-dinner-sunset-shutterstock-2230719137.jpg\" alt=\"A picnic spot set up on the salt flats in Bolivia\" class=\"wp-image-88003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Bolivia-Uyuni-Salt-Flats-wine-dinner-sunset-shutterstock-2230719137.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Bolivia-Uyuni-Salt-Flats-wine-dinner-sunset-shutterstock-2230719137-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Bolivia-Uyuni-Salt-Flats-wine-dinner-sunset-shutterstock-2230719137-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Bolivia-Uyuni-Salt-Flats-wine-dinner-sunset-shutterstock-2230719137-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Bolivia-Uyuni-Salt-Flats-wine-dinner-sunset-shutterstock-2230719137-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Bolivia-Uyuni-Salt-Flats-wine-dinner-sunset-shutterstock-2230719137-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Uyuni Salt Flats \u2013 not your average picnic spot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Broaden your horizons in Bolivia&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bolivia\u2019s natural landscapes are seductive and surreal, and on the new nine-day <a href=\"\/bolivia\/bolivia-encounter-166534\">Bolivia Encounter<\/a> trip, you&#8217;ll see them from all angles. Kick off in lofty La Paz, hopping in a cable car for a bird&#8217;s-eye view of the city, before heading to the Uyuni Salt Flats for a 4WD tour and a one-of-a-kind picnic. Next, swap salt-crusted horizons for the driest place on the planet. The Atacama Desert, with its charismatic geysers and tempting hot springs, promises lunar views and serene moments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Unravel Argentina\u2019s cultural heritage&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harnessing the might of Iguazu Falls and the thrum of eclectic cities, the <a href=\"\/argentina\/premium-argentina-brazil-167067\">Premium Argentina and Brazil<\/a> trip is full of energy. In 2026, that same journey is getting even better, with a brand-new musical addition. You\u2019ll head to Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires\u2019 historic opera house, to explore with a local guide. Meander through grand halls, learn all about the city\u2019s classical music heritage and let timeless anecdotes transport you to another era.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/the-goods-new-premium-trips\/\">10 new Premium trips and experiences<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide is-style-rectangular\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Colombia-Cartagena-Clock-Tower-leader.jpg\" alt=\"Intrepid leader taking a group on a tour of Cartagena\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get insider tips from your local leader on a walk around Cartagena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Savour an authentic taste of Colombia&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From April 2026, the <a href=\"\/colombia\/coastal-colombia-167079\">Coastal Colombia<\/a> trip will feature two new experiences. First, you&#8217;ll weave your way through the mangrove forests of La Boquilla by canoe, floating through intricate tree tunnels and learning about local wildlife from a local guide. Later, it\u2019s time to hit the streets of Cartagena for a street-food tour, letting your nose (and your local guide) lead you to the best market stalls, where you&#8217;ll meet friendly vendors and sample well-loved national dishes including carimanolas (torpedo-shaped meat pies) and enyucado (cassava cheesecake).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Go beyond the Inca Trail&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow in the footsteps of bygone Inca messengers on the new <a href=\"\/peru\/premium-walking-hiking-peru-168025\">Premium Walking &amp; Hiking in Peru<\/a> trip. Take in snow-capped peaks, ancient ruins, winding mountain trails, hidden lagoons and towering waterfalls, all led by your expert local leader. You\u2019ll also enjoy higher-end experiences, from farm-to-table meals at renowned Cusco restaurants and women-led community rituals to a scenic stay in Aguas Calientes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Venture into Colombia\u2019s vibrant villages&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrepid\u2019s new <a href=\"\/colombia\/one-week-colombia-166296\">One Week in Colombia<\/a> trip is exclusively for 18-to-35 year olds and includes waterfall hikes,\u00a0wild swimming\u00a0and Old Town walks. On this adventure, you\u2019ll also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/t\/wbr\">World Bicycle Relief<\/a>, a partner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theintrepidfoundation.org\/\">The Intrepid Foundation<\/a>. Get geared up and\u00a0bike down the waterfront promenade in Barranquilla, learning more about WBR&#8217;s work as you go. Later, board a traditional fishing\u00a0boat to see the floating villages of Palafitos. Learn the moving history of these populations, their social struggles and how a floating football field now offers hope.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/the-goods-new-experiences-give-back\/\">10 new ways to travel with purpose<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Puerto-Maldonado-Amazon-group-night-walk-566524.jpg\" alt=\"An Intrepid leader and group with head torches wander through the Amazon in Peru\" class=\"wp-image-88006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Puerto-Maldonado-Amazon-group-night-walk-566524.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Puerto-Maldonado-Amazon-group-night-walk-566524-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Puerto-Maldonado-Amazon-group-night-walk-566524-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Puerto-Maldonado-Amazon-group-night-walk-566524-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Puerto-Maldonado-Amazon-group-night-walk-566524-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru-Puerto-Maldonado-Amazon-group-night-walk-566524-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Head into the Amazon on an updated Premium adventure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Hear jungle legends in Peru&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrepid&#8217;s <a href=\"\/peru\/premium-peru-167035\">Premium Peru<\/a> trip not only includes two visits to Machu Picchu, two powerhouse cities (Cusco and Lima), and opportunities to connect with local communities and culture \u2013 it also features a high-end stay in the Amazon. New for 2026, you&#8217;ll now spend one of your evenings at the jungle lodge in the company of a local guide, as you commune around the bonfire together for some fireside storytelling.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Get creative in the Galapagos&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"\/ecuador\/galapagos-family-holiday-166518\">Galapagos Family Holiday<\/a>, quality time with the kids and memorable\u00a0moments come guaranteed. Now the trip gets even more creative with a new artistic experience. Gather your loved ones and roll up your sleeves, as a local conservationist teaches you how to transform ocean waste into meaningful art. 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