South America Tours

Colourful, candid and everything in between, South America beats to the rhythm of an infectious, eternal drum. It’s the sequined heat of Carnival and a cool breeze blowing across the Andes, a fiery Argentine tango and the soft silence of an Ecuadorian cloud forest. You taste it in the crackle of slow-cooked barbecue and the tang of a good pisco sour. About the only thing the continent lacks is monotony. From the rocky slopes of Galapagos to the dawn-lit ruins of Machu Picchu, South America is effervescent with sights, sounds and salsa. Now, pass the empanadas and let's talk adventure.

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Departing	Trip name	Days	From USD
21 Nov 2019 Sacred Land of the Incas	Sacred Land of the Incas Lima to La Paz	15	~~3225~~ 2903	View Trip
22 Nov 2019 Galapagos Adventure: Northern Islands (Daphne)	Galapagos Adventure: Northern Islands (Daphne) Quito to Quito	7	~~3825~~ 2714	View Trip
22 Nov 2019 Galapagos Island Hopping	Galapagos Island Hopping Isla San Cristobal to Isla Santa Cruz	8	~~2325~~ 2216	View Trip
25 Nov 2019 Inca Trail Express	Inca Trail Express Cusco to Cusco	7	~~1225~~ 1042	View Trip
25 Nov 2019 Real Peru Ages 18 to 29	Real Peru Lima to Lima Ages 18 to 29	15	~~3205~~ 2725	View Trip
25 Nov 2019 Inca Trail Express from Lima	Inca Trail Express from Lima Lima to Cusco	8	~~1670~~ 1336	View Trip
26 Nov 2019 Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Daphne)	Ultimate Galapagos: Central Islands (Daphne) Quito to Quito	10	~~5810~~ 4103	View Trip
27 Nov 2019 Pure Galapagos (Daphne)	Pure Galapagos (Daphne) Isla Baltra to Isla Baltra	8	~~4775~~ 3379	View Trip
28 Nov 2019 Galapagos Venture	Galapagos Venture Quito to Quito	9	~~2365~~ 2030	View Trip
29 Nov 2019 Galapagos on a shoestring	Galapagos on a shoestring Galapagos Islands to Isla Santa Cruz	7	~~1235~~ 1070	View Trip
30 Nov 2019 Ecuador to Peru Adventure	Ecuador to Peru Adventure Quito to Lima	9	~~1220~~ 976	View Trip
2 Dec 2019 Epic Peru, Bolivia & Argentina Ages 18 to 29	Epic Peru, Bolivia & Argentina Lima to Buenos Aires Ages 18 to 29	26	~~5120~~ 4352	View Trip
2 Dec 2019 Real Bolivia & Argentina Ages 18 to 29	Real Bolivia & Argentina La Paz to Buenos Aires Ages 18 to 29	12	~~2120~~ 2014	View Trip
2 Dec 2019 Epic Bolivia to Brazil Ages 18 to 29	Epic Bolivia to Brazil La Paz to Rio de Janeiro Ages 18 to 29	18	~~3660~~ 3477	View Trip
2 Dec 2019 Real Peru to Bolivia Ages 18 to 29	Real Peru to Bolivia Lima to La Paz Ages 18 to 29	15	~~3210~~ 2729	View Trip
3 Dec 2019 Complete Galapagos (Daphne)	Complete Galapagos (Daphne) Quito to Quito	10	~~5810~~ 4103	View Trip
3 Dec 2019 Galapagos at a Glance: Southern Islands (Daphne)	Galapagos at a Glance: Southern Islands (Daphne) Quito to Quito	6	~~3100~~ 2206	View Trip
3 Dec 2019 Absolute Galapagos (Daphne)	Absolute Galapagos (Daphne) Quito to Quito	17	~~9610~~ 6763	View Trip
5 Dec 2019 Best of Galapagos	Best of Galapagos Quito to Quito	10	~~3375~~ 3051	View Trip
5 Dec 2019 Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure	Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure Quito to Cusco	17	~~5090~~ 4594	View Trip
6 Dec 2019 Classic Peru	Classic Peru Lima to Lima	9	~~2315~~ 1968	View Trip
6 Dec 2019 Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil	Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro	10	~~2420~~ 2178	View Trip
6 Dec 2019 Buenos Aires to Rio Explorer	Buenos Aires to Rio Explorer Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro	17	~~3395~~ 3056	View Trip
7 Dec 2019 Antarctic Explorer from Ushuaia 12 day	Antarctic Explorer from Ushuaia 12 day Ushuaia to Ushuaia	12	~~15195~~ 9117	View Trip
8 Dec 2019 Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake from Punta Arenas	Antarctic Express: Fly the Drake from Punta Arenas Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas	8	~~16395~~ 9837	View Trip
8 Dec 2019 Essential Quito to Lima Ages 18 to 29	Essential Quito to Lima Quito to Lima Ages 18 to 29	9	~~1090~~ 818	View Trip
8 Dec 2019 Epic Ecuador to Argentina via The Inca Trail Ages 18 to 29	Epic Ecuador to Argentina via The Inca Trail Quito to Buenos Aires Ages 18 to 29	34	~~5995~~ 5396	View Trip
8 Dec 2019 Epic South America Ages 18 to 29	Epic South America Quito to Rio de Janeiro Ages 18 to 29	40	~~7290~~ 6561	View Trip
8 Dec 2019 Epic Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia Ages 18 to 29	Epic Ecuador, Peru & Bolivia Quito to La Paz Ages 18 to 29	23	~~3890~~ 3501	View Trip
9 Dec 2019 Patagonia Expedition: Andean Crossing	Patagonia Expedition: Andean Crossing Bariloche to Puerto Varas	9	~~2785~~ 2228	View Trip
13 Dec 2019 One Week in Argentina and Brazil Ages 18 to 29	One Week in Argentina and Brazil Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro Ages 18 to 29	7	~~1650~~ 1403	View Trip
13 Dec 2019 Inca Trail & Amazon	Inca Trail & Amazon Lima to Lima	12	~~2825~~ 2543	View Trip
14 Dec 2019 Highlights of Patagonia	Highlights of Patagonia Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires	8	~~3275~~ 2457	View Trip
15 Dec 2019 Essential Galapagos Ages 18 to 29	Essential Galapagos Quito to Quito Ages 18 to 29	9	~~2360~~ 2027	View Trip
15 Dec 2019 Patagonia Trekking	Patagonia Trekking Santiago to Buenos Aires	10	~~4440~~ 3552	View Trip
15 Dec 2019 Ecuador: Raft, Hike & Bike	Ecuador: Raft, Hike & Bike Quito to Quito	10	~~1635~~ 1390	View Trip
15 Dec 2019 Peru Encompassed	Peru Encompassed Lima to Lima	21	~~4150~~ 3528	View Trip
15 Dec 2019 Best of Brazil	Best of Brazil Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro	8	~~1075~~ 914	View Trip
16 Dec 2019 Epic Peru to Brazil Ages 18 to 29	Epic Peru to Brazil Lima to Rio de Janeiro Ages 18 to 29	32	~~6865~~ 6179	View Trip
16 Dec 2019 One Week in the Galapagos Islands Ages 18 to 29	One Week in the Galapagos Islands Galapagos Islands to Isla Santa Cruz Ages 18 to 29	7	~~1125~~ 977	View Trip
18 Dec 2019 Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia from Ushuaia	Crossing the Circle via Falklands & South Georgia from Ushuaia Ushuaia to Ushuaia	23	~~23595~~ 18876	View Trip
19 Dec 2019 One Week in Peru Ages 18 to 29	One Week in Peru Lima to Cusco Ages 18 to 29	8	~~1730~~ 1644	View Trip
19 Dec 2019 Essential Peru Ages 18 to 29	Essential Peru Lima to Lima Ages 18 to 29	11	~~2820~~ 2679	View Trip
20 Dec 2019 Explore Bolivia to Brazil	Explore Bolivia to Brazil La Paz to Rio de Janeiro	31	~~5680~~ 5112	View Trip
20 Dec 2019 Best of Bolivia & Argentina	Best of Bolivia & Argentina La Paz to Buenos Aires	15	~~2575~~ 2318	View Trip
21 Dec 2019 Best of Chile & Argentina	Best of Chile & Argentina Santiago to Buenos Aires	8	~~2975~~ 2380	View Trip
21 Dec 2019 Six Days on the Inca Trail Ages 18 to 29	Six Days on the Inca Trail Cusco to Cusco Ages 18 to 29	6	~~1210~~ 1150	View Trip
22 Dec 2019 Peruvian Pathways	Peruvian Pathways Lima to Lima	14	~~4515~~ 3612	View Trip
22 Dec 2019 Southern Ecuador Highlights	Southern Ecuador Highlights Guayaquil to Quito	9	~~1415~~ 1274	View Trip
22 Dec 2019 Peru, Chile & Argentina Explorer	Peru, Chile & Argentina Explorer Lima to Buenos Aires	21	~~7375~~ 5900	View Trip
22 Dec 2019 Inca Encounter	Inca Encounter Lima to Cusco	10	~~3210~~ 2568	View Trip
25 Dec 2019 Patagonia Wilderness	Patagonia Wilderness Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires	15	~~5720~~ 4576	View Trip
26 Dec 2019 Explore Peru & Bolivia	Explore Peru & Bolivia Lima to La Paz	25	~~5325~~ 4793	View Trip
27 Dec 2019 South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula from Ushuaia	South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula from Ushuaia Ushuaia to Ushuaia	16	~~20295~~ 17251	View Trip
28 Dec 2019 Adventure through Peru, Bolivia & Argentina	Adventure through Peru, Bolivia & Argentina Lima to Buenos Aires	35	~~5460~~ 4368	View Trip
28 Dec 2019 Best of South America	Best of South America Lima to Rio de Janeiro	51	~~8515~~ 7664	View Trip
28 Dec 2019 South American Highlights	South American Highlights Lima to Rio de Janeiro	44	~~7805~~ 7025	View Trip
28 Dec 2019 Best of Peru, Argentina & Brazil	Best of Peru, Argentina & Brazil Lima to Rio de Janeiro	21	~~6330~~ 5697	View Trip
28 Dec 2019 Majestic Peru	Majestic Peru Lima to Lima	15	~~3650~~ 2738	View Trip
28 Dec 2019 Peru Essentials	Peru Essentials Lima to La Paz	21	~~2990~~ 2392	View Trip
29 Dec 2019 Peru and Galapagos Explorer	Peru and Galapagos Explorer Lima to Quito	30	~~7625~~ 6876	View Trip
2 Jan 2020 Sacred Land of the Incas	Sacred Land of the Incas Lima to La Paz	15	~~3295~~ 2801	View Trip
2 Jan 2020 Explore Peru & Bolivia	Explore Peru & Bolivia Lima to La Paz	25	~~4905~~ 4660	View Trip
2 Jan 2020 Galapagos Discovery	Galapagos Discovery Quito to Quito	9	~~2495~~ 2141	View Trip
3 Jan 2020 Galapagos Experience	Galapagos Experience Galapagos Islands to Isla Santa Cruz	7	~~1290~~ 1116	View Trip
3 Jan 2020 Best of Bolivia, Chile & Argentina	Best of Bolivia, Chile & Argentina La Paz to Buenos Aires	15	~~2525~~ 2273	View Trip
3 Jan 2020 Buenos Aires to Rio Explorer	Buenos Aires to Rio Explorer Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro	17	~~3425~~ 3083	View Trip
3 Jan 2020 Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil	Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro	10	~~2480~~ 2232	View Trip
4 Jan 2020 Cafe Colombia	Cafe Colombia Bogota to Cartagena	9	~~2355~~ 2238	View Trip
4 Jan 2020 Galapagos Family Holiday	Galapagos Family Holiday Quito to Quito	8	~~2855~~ 2583	View Trip
4 Jan 2020 Best of Chile & Argentina	Best of Chile & Argentina Santiago to Buenos Aires	8	~~2985~~ 2239	View Trip
4 Jan 2020 Chile, Argentina & Brazil Explorer	Chile, Argentina & Brazil Explorer Santiago to Rio de Janeiro	14	~~5780~~ 5202	View Trip
5 Jan 2020 Patagonia Wilderness	Patagonia Wilderness Buenos Aires to Buenos Aires	15	~~6055~~ 5753	View Trip
5 Jan 2020 Best of Chile	Best of Chile Santiago to Santiago	8	~~2545~~ 2291	View Trip
8 Jan 2020 Crossing the Antarctic Circle from Ushuaia	Crossing the Antarctic Circle from Ushuaia Ushuaia to Ushuaia	14	~~15555~~ 12444	View Trip
25 Jan 2020 Antarctic Express: Crossing the Antarctic Circle from Punta Arenas	Antarctic Express: Crossing the Antarctic Circle from Punta Arenas Punta Arenas to Punta Arenas	11	~~21795~~ 14167	View Trip
25 Jan 2020 Argentina & Brazil Adventure	Argentina & Brazil Adventure Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro	10	~~3160~~ 3002	View Trip
1 Feb 2020 Best of Colombia	Best of Colombia Bogota to Bogota	17	~~4220~~ 4009	View Trip
1 Feb 2020 Inca Trail Express	Inca Trail Express Cusco to Cusco	7	~~1215~~ 1155	View Trip
2 Feb 2020 Peru Encompassed	Peru Encompassed Lima to Lima	20	~~3840~~ 3648	View Trip
5 Feb 2020 Antarctic Explorer from Ushuaia 11 day	Antarctic Explorer from Ushuaia 11 day Ushuaia to Ushuaia	11	~~13030~~ 10424	View Trip
6 Feb 2020 Bolivia Highlights	Bolivia Highlights La Paz to La Paz	11	~~1755~~ 1668	View Trip
7 Feb 2020 Antarctic Explorer from Ushuaia 11 day	Antarctic Explorer from Ushuaia 11 day Ushuaia to Ushuaia	11	~~12625~~ 8207	View Trip
8 Feb 2020 Explore Colombia	Explore Colombia Cartagena to Bogota	10	~~2040~~ 1938	View Trip
10 Feb 2020 One Week in the Galapagos Islands Ages 18 to 29	One Week in the Galapagos Islands Galapagos Islands to Isla Santa Cruz Ages 18 to 29	7	~~1185~~ 1133	View Trip
14 Feb 2020 Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands & South Georgia	Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands & South Georgia Ushuaia to Ushuaia	20	~~24595~~ 17217	View Trip
1 Mar 2020 Best of Brazil	Best of Brazil Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro	8	~~1060~~ 1007	View Trip
9 Mar 2020 Inca Trail Express from Lima	Inca Trail Express from Lima Lima to Cusco	8	~~1655~~ 1573	View Trip

Our new tours in South America

Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu

13 Days From 2185

Hike ancient Inca pathways that journey through the stunning Andes on this challenging,...

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Highlights of Ecuador

17 Days From 4715

Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos...

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Peru Real Food Adventure, with Amazon Extension

14 Days From 3429

Indulge in mouth-watering cuisine and witness stunning sights on Intrepid's Real Food...

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Cycle Peru: Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley

8 Days From 2110

Visit South America and cycle in Peru. Visit Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley and...

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Patagonia Explored

14 Days From 4975

Travel from Chile to Argentina through the Patagonia region, stopping at Santiago,...

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Argentina Expedition: Aconcagua Base & Mt Bonete

10 Days From 3045

Adventure through the Andes to Aconcagua base camp via Mendoza. Tour local wineries and...

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Southern Ecuador Highlights

9 Days From 1274

Travel from lively Guayaquil to the wonderous, mountain-based Cuenca before exploring...

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What to see in 7-10 days in South America

Stick to to one or two countries so you can see some of the big-ticket items but also relax and get a feel for daily life. Peru is ideal because you can fly into Cusco and visit Ollantaytambo in the Sacred Valley, then take the train to Aguas Calientes and see Macchu Picchu without the long hike. You could take the Inca Express to Puno and spend some time on Lake Titicaca, and even squeeze in a flight to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon.

Another option would be to explore both Brazil and Argentina. There’s a mix of the great outdoors (Iguazu Falls), beautiful beaches (Rio de Janeiro), local villages, incredible food, world-class wine and plenty of dancing. Alternatively, with 10 days in Ecuador you could experience the Amazon, shop in the Otovalo Markets, visit historic Quito and meet locals in the vibrant little town of Banos.

Inca Trail Express from Lima

8 Days From 1336

Travel to Peru and retrace the steps of the Inca, Peru's fascinating ancient...

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Classic Peru

9 Days From 1968

Visit South America and travel to Peru. Visit Lima, Cusco and Lake Titicaca, tour the...

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What to see in 3 weeks in South America

Combining three countries like Peru, Chile and Argentina will allow you to really get a feel for the destination. You’d get to explore the Amazon, trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and wander the winery trail in Mendoza. However there would also be plenty of breathing room to wander the streets of Santiago and meet the laidback locals on Lake Titicaca.

Swap Peru for Bolivia and you could add La Paz, Salar de Uyuni and a journey across the Bolivian altiplano to the mix. Nature lovers could use this time to hike through Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park and Argentina’s Los Glaciaries National Park. See the Perito Moreno Glacier, catch views of Mt Fitz Roy, journey along the Chilean Fjord Coast and drive the the famous Carretera Austral, probably one of the most stunning roads in South America.

Sacred Land of the Incas

15 Days From 2801

Discover the sacred land of the Inca on this 15-day tour that through Lima, the Amazon...

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Patagonia Wilderness

15 Days From 4576

Trek through South America's Patagonia region on an overland trip to Chile and...

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Galapagos & Inca Trail Adventure

17 Days From 4594

Travel to Ecuador and the wildlife-rich shores of the Galapagos Islands. Then visit...

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Highlights of Ecuador

17 Days From 4715

Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos...

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What to see in 6 weeks in South America

Now we’re talking. The world’s your empanada, so take some time to really think about which countries you want to focus on. You could cross the middle of South America, from Lima to Rio and trek the Inca Trail, walk on the Salar de Uyni salt flats, wander through Mendoza’s wine region, dance up a storm in Buenos Aires, witness the stunning Iguazu Falls, get a tan in Rio and look up at Christ the Redeemer when you’re done. Throw Ecuador into the mix and you’ll get to experience the Amazon, Quito, Cotopaxi Volcano and beautiful Banos.

You could even spend a week in the wildlife playground of the Galapagos Islands, meeting giant Galapagos tortoises, white tip reef sharks, sea lions, marine iguanas and a staggering amount of birdlife. You won’t regret stopping in Colombia to experience the nightlife of Cali, the crayon-box colours of Cartagena’s buildings, the beaches, national parks and of course, the coffee.

Galapagos & Peru Adventure

24 Days From 6920

Visit South America and travel to the Galapagos Islands, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia....

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Festivals in South America

January

Fiesta de la Santa Tierra, Lake Titicaca, Peru

During the Festival of the Sacred Land, half the population celebrates at the Temple of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the other half at the Temple of Pachatata (Father Earth).

Love parade, Santiago, Chile

The world’s biggest electronic dance festival is a non-stop parade of music, with hundreds of DJs from around the world.

February

Rio Carnaval

Held 40 days before Easter, Rio is home to the biggest Carnaval party in the world where over 2 million people come to play.

Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria, Puno, Peru

The Virgin of Candelaria is Puno’s patron saint and she is honoured with a huge festival each year, featuring traditional dancing and dazzling costumes and masks.

March

National Grape Harvest Festival, Mendoza, Argentina

Concerts, street festivals and a cut-throat beauty contest all come to a head in the first week of March with fireworks and gaucho displays.

April

Semana Santa, Uruguay

During Holy Week there are rituals, processions and prayer meetings all around South America. In Uruguay the whole country shuts down.

May

Festival of the Snows, Peru

Held on a remote Peruvian glacier, this is a three-day festival known as Qoyllurit’I. Around 30,000 pilgrims take part in music and dancing, finishing up with a torch-lit parade.

June

Inti Raymi, Cusco, Peru

This Inca Festival of the Sun is held in celebration of the winter solstice. The sun god is honoured with parades and dances, and thousands of visitors fill the streets of Cusco.

July

Septenario Festival, Cuenca, Ecuador

This Corpus Christi event is a weeklong celebration, where you can indulge in food, games and watch fireworks each night.

Qoyllur Rit'I, Mahuayani, Peru

August

World Tango Championships, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Enjoy free dance lessons and concerts as the world’s best tango dancers converge on the city to compete for the crown.

Feria de las Flores, Medellín, Colombia

This enormous flower festival features events such as the Cavalgata de Caballos (Horse Parade), Desfile de Carros Antiguos (Antique Car Parade) and the Desfile de Silleteros, a chance to see beautiful flower designs.