110+ Intrepid Travel South America Tours and Trips
Discover 110+ tour packages in South America by Intrepid Travel, ranging from 4 to 49 days. These trips are backed by 10+ customer reviews and offer savings of up to 32% on select departures.
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The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the rarest animals on the planet and this trip gives the whole family a unique opportunity to learn about the biology and diversity of this paradise. Everyone will enjoy spotting the myriad animals in their natural environment as they graze, sleep and play on the beaches, mountains and rocks of the islands of Santa Cruz and San Cristobal. Snorkel beside sea lions, marvel at the plodding majesty of giant tortoises, spot frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies and Galapagos crabs, and keep an eye out for marine iguanas, whales, dolphins and sharks as you explore this natural paradise. You’ll experience (animal) life like never before together on this beautiful family-focused expedition to the Galapagos.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, San Cristobal Island
Quito, Isla Santa Cruz, San Cristobal Island
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Uncover Peru’s best on this 15-day Premium journey through lush valleys, rich rainforests and Inca heartlands. Travel south from Lima to the charming city of Arequipa, see condors circling some of the deepest ravines in the world at Colca Canyon, and experience the wild heart of the Amazon Jungle. Consider trekking along the acclaimed Inca Trail, or relax on a scenic train ride, all to witness the magnificence of the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu – one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With a local leader each step of the way joining you on orientation walks and filling you in on the histories of the land, you’ll get to peruse Peru the local way.
Chill out
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picch
Lima, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Puno, Lake Titicaca
Spend four days on the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trail to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Machu Picchu! Whether you’re a new trailblazer or an experienced trekker, this short trip allows you to join a local leader, local porters who know the land well and a small group of likeminded adventurers to one of the most iconic sites in the world. Discover a lost civilisation and get active, soaking up the gorgeous views along the way, seeing ancient ruins and mingling with locals.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cusco, Inca Trail
Cusco, Inca Trail
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Explore South America's salt flats, ancient deserts, geysers and valleys on this 21-day adventure from Lima to San Pedro De Atacama. Ride the teleferico (cable car) over the world’s tallest capital city (La Paz), explore the Andrean Desert and travel across the Uyuni Salt Flats with a local leader by your side. Learn about ancient rock carvings at Yerbas Buenas, discover the diverse ecology in the depths of the Amazon and journey around the islands of Lake Titicaca. See flamingo-filled lagoons and lunar valleys as you cross into the Atacama Desert, watch the sun rise over Rainbow Canyon and indulge in Bolivian and Chilean cuisine every step of the way.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Lima, Cusco, Puno, Lake Titicaca
Lima, Cusco, Puno, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Uyuni, Silolio Dykuma, San Pedro De Atacama, Amazon Jungle, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail
Travel from the heaving streets of Buenos Aires to the remote wilderness of Argentina and Chile on this 15-day trekking trip. Hike to the clear waters of Laguna de Los Tres and see a glacial lake surrounded by jagged peaks when you explore Laguna Torre. Spend a few days deep in the wilds of Torres del Paine National Park, hiking past glaciers and watching rhea birds and pink flamingos preen in front of a mountain backdrop. Finish with a lagoon hike in Ushuaia and a night in Buenos Aires – the perfect end to an active adventure through the wilderness of South America.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Hut
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas, Ushu
Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, El Chalten, Torres del Paine National Park
Uncover the landscape, wildlife and stillness of the remote Antarctic Peninsula on this 11-day adventure like no other. Conquer the famed Drake Passage, explore scenic natural environments and take daily Zodiac expeditions to the South Shetland Islands. Here, you can walk, hike and get up close to the colonies of penguins and birds that call this remote paradise home. Spot whales and seals, enjoy talks on history, biology and glaciology by your handy polar experts, and personalise your adventure with optional activities that suit your interests, like kayaking, snowshoeing and paddling. Take on this incredible journey and cross the 7th Continent off the list—your way.
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage
Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage
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Take an adventure in diverse South America on this 25-day trip from La Paz to Rio de Janeiro. See amazing natural wonders, walk the streets of busy cities and meet the charming locals with a leader by your side who knows all the best spots. Tour the city of Colonia del Sacramento, discover why Salta is nicknamed ‘La Linda’ (‘the beautiful’) and tick immersive Buenos Aires off your bucket list with your new group of friends. Witness the magic of the Iguazu Falls, journey through the untamed desert scenery of San Pedro de Atacama and see the otherworldly Salar de Uyuni salt flats. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore each location, and all the logistics are taken care of for you, so you can concentrate on making new connections and discovering new places.
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Rio de Janeiro, La Paz, Buenos A
Rio de Janeiro, La Paz, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Estancia, Iguazu Falls, Paraty, Ilha Grande, Uyuni, Salar De Uyuni, San Pedro De Atacama, Salta
It’s clear why the pristine and remote Torres del Paine National Park is Patagonia’s crown jewel. On this 11-day trekking trip, you’ll explore one of the most stunning wilderness areas in the world from the perspective of the Paine O Circuit. This trail highlights the best features of the park, hitting most of the sites of the famous W-Trek but on the longer road, less travelled. Circumnavigate the whole mountain massif as you take in dramatic granite towers, glacial lakes and electric blue icebergs. Witness the Southern Patagonian Ice Cap, climb the mighty Grey Glacier with trained experts, hike through grassland towards turquoise lakes, kayak through ice floes on Lake Grey and stay in comfortable backcountry huts (or Refugios) when you’re not camping under an untouched sky .
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Hut, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Puerto Natales, Torres Del Paine
Puerto Natales, Torres Del Paine, Dickson Lake, Camp Los Perros, Grey Glacier, French Valley
This seven-day adventure from Bogota to Medellin is perfect for those seeking the natural beauty of Colombia, with planned activities and plenty of time to wander at your own pace. Walk along an ecological trail, swim in the rivers at El Marmol and climb the zigzag staircase of El Penol for 360-degree views over Guatape. Visit the capital of Colombia’s mountainous Antioquia Province, Medellin and play tejo with the locals over a pint of local beer or two. Then, in your free time, maybe race down rapids in Rio Claro or explore the street art around Comuna 13 (San Javier) with your group of new friends!
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Set foot on the 7th Continent – an achievement that few people get to experience in their lifetime! Even more rare is the incomparable milestone of crossing the Antarctic Circle and navigating south of 66°33' S! For most, this is the highlight of a 14-day adventure to Antarctica. See dramatic ice formations, spot humpback whales swimming alongside the ship, watch leopard seals dive beneath your Zodiac and take photos of all the penguins sliding off icebergs into polar waters – this is a southern expedition like no other!
Journey through Colombia on a eight-day adventure through floating villages and beautiful waterfalls – all with a local leader by your side. Cycle along the waterfront promenade in Barranquilla with World Bicycle Relief, hike to the Marinka Waterfalls and swim in the clear waters at the base of the falls. Discover the Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta Palafitos Villages on a traditional fisherman’s boat, walk through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City in Cartagena and enjoy plenty of free time with your new friends (you could even join some local tours and learn more about the region).
Adventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Experience the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands as you drift across the Pacific Ocean on this 10-day sailing adventure. The beauty of these Ecuadorian isles is something to behold from aboard the M/Y Grand Queen Beatriz and you’ll retrace the 180-year-old voyage of Charles Darwin by sea with a naturalist guide by your side. Witness the giant tortoises that call these lands home and go birdwatching for blue-footed boobies and frigate birds. Each day, a new view will greet you out your cabin window, with a new array or wildlife to see up above and down below (snorkel, anyone?).
Sailing, yachting and motor boating
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
12-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabe
Quito, Baltra Island, Isla Isabela, Floreana Island, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Fe Island, Punta Suárez, Isla Lobos
The ancient archaeological site, Teyuna or the Lost City, sits within the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains and can only be reached by a guided multi-day trek. On this week-long active trip, you’ll do just that, with knowledgeable local guides to lead the way into Tayrona National Park. Starting in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cartagena, you’ll jump straight into local Colombian culture, explore the scenic port city of Santa Marta and then begin your trek to the Lost City. Meet local Indigenous leaders, sleep in mountain campsites away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and spend four days in the mountains, hiking through rainforest and jungle to this sacred Colombian site – a perfect adventure for any hiker and explorer!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Lost City
Cartagena, Santa Marta, Lost City
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All aboard – the journey of a lifetime awaits. Set sail towards the Antarctic Peninsula, where whales gather in their largest numbers, on this 12-day expedition designed especially for wildlife-lovers and epic adventurers. Follow the migration paths of whales and spot seals, penguins and seabirds along the way. Explore the frozen wilderness from the deck of the Ocean Nova and from a fleet of up-close-and-personal Zodiacs, scanning for underwater silhouettes. Take an optional expedition by day paddle or choose to take a reinvigorating polar plunge. Among electric blue glaciers, this by-sea adventure provides the best opportunity for whale-spotting and once-in-a-lifetime exploration.
Polar expeditions and cruise
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
12-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage
Ushuaia, Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage
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