All South America 1-Day Tours and Trips
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Estancia Cristina & Upsala Glacier Cruise - 1 day
This tour is full of adventure like no other. You will navigate between icebergs and travel in 4x4 vehicles through mountain roads that used to be hidden by the presence of glaciers, in order to hike at the most beautiful scenery ever seen. Our Estancia Cristina Discovery tour begins with a navigation between icebergs, passing in front of the Spegazzini Glacier towards the Estancia Cristina. You will visit the Folklore museum, and will see landmarks such as the Mirador del Upsala and its imposing eastern front, Lake Guillermo, Southern Patagonian Ice and the Cerros Murallón and Don Bosco
Sailing, yachting and motor boating
El Calafate Expedition: 4WD Adventure with Optional Hike or Zipline - 1 day
Join us on this exciting 4x4 vehicle excursion to capture and experience extraordinary moments immersed in the Patagonian nature and its breathtaking 360° panoramic views, which allow us to observe the majestic Lake Argentino, Cerro Fitz Roy, and the Tower in El Chaltén
Sightseeing Tours
Train to the Clouds from Salta - 1 day
Welcome to the iconic Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds). This experience combines routes by bus and train in which you can enjoy the Andean landscapes and culture, while at the same time, benefiting the local and tourist development of the regions of the Quebrada and Puna. This tour will have as its exclusive attraction the train journey from San Antonio de los Cobres to the famous La Polvorilla viaduct
Train tours
Nocturnal Experience & Costa Rican Dinner - 1 day
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Join us on this 4-hour tour if you want to take advantage of a Costa Rican night and discover some of the country’s nocturnal wonders. Start your trip from the small town of La Tigra, located just 30 minutes from La Fortuna. Here, you will meet the Mendez Family, a local family dedicated to farming and reforesting their patch of land.
Travel 600 meters (0.37 miles) from the family land to a small patch of regenerated rainforest. See the mirror-like lakes and wildlife in the area. You can expect to see a variety of nocturnal birds and mammals, insects, amphibians, bats, and more in this reforested area.
The trail will then take you to a frog sanctuary, an area dedicated to the preservation and natural reproduction of frog species. Here you will discover countless species of frogs, including dart and bull frogs, the smallest and largest species of frogs in Costa Rica.
Also see the spectacular Red-eyed tree frog and the beautiful Glass frog. A delicious Costa Rican dinner prepared on a wood-fire stove will be waiting for you by the time the tour is over. Enjoy your dinner while viewing the lights of the valleys of San Carlos. Return to your hotel in La Fortuna.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Venado Caves: Underground Experience - 1 day
Get the chance to travel deep inside the earth surface in this 4-hour guided exploration of the Venado Caves. Follow the underground trails that will lead you through grottos and chambers. Explore the world of darkness and otherworldly beauty.
With flashlights illuminating your way and all the gear required for exploration, enter into this labyrinth of ancient underground rivers and sea beds. Visit unique rock formations with names like the Birthing Canal, the Papaya, the Coral, and the Altar.
See stalactites and stalagmites jutting out of the ground or hanging overhead. Encounter the creatures that live in darkness, including colonies of bats as well as frogs and river crabs.
Enjoy a buffet of fresh fruits after the tour comes to an end. Be prepared to get wet and dirty inside the cave in order to see this underground world. Relish this unique Costa Rican experience.
Caves
Grey Glacier Navigation in Torres del Paine - 1 day
Get the chance to see Glacier Grey up close like never before. Participate on this 6-hour tour and sail around the must-see attraction of Torres del Paine National Park. After sailing we will visit the island that divides the glacier, to continue observing it from a new angle
Glaciers
Classic Horseback Ride - 1 day
Join us on our 3 classic horseback ride tour through Santiago’s rugged Cordillera. You will be welcomed at the ranch by the Arrieros (local cowboys) and their dogs before we take off. Take in the stunning vistas and admire the abundant flora & fauna from horseback. We will cross rivers, scale mountains, have a short break along the river side or on a hill top, enjoy a small snack in the gorgeous surroundings and then savour a picnic lunch once back at the ranch. You will also have the chance to share an Argentinean herbal tea called “mate”.
We use the small but sturdy criollo horses who make anybody feel at ease. No previous experience is required. To make your trip more pleasant, we will lend you chaps and a helmet. Please wear long trousers, long sleeves in the summer for sun protection and closed shoes.
You will be picked up at 10.00 and returned by 16.00 max to your hotel (35 min drive from Providencia).
Booking a horseback riding tour with Chile Off Track generates a positive social impact as we contract the horses with local providers, with whom we have an established business relationship for years. Our tours contribute significantly in helping them to make their living!
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Gourmet food tour in Miraflores and Barranco - 1 day
Peru has one of the most relevant gastronomies in the world, and with our Tour Gourmet - Lima Night, you’ll have a funny and a unique experience. Enjoy an explosion of flavors with this night tour, visiting part of the wonderful city of Lima, and exploring places with traditional and exquisite food
Food tours
Buenos Aires Walking City Tour - 1 day
The Walking Tour of Buenos Aires is the best way to get to know the city. Our tour is done walking and traveling by public transportation. The idea is to get to know, in a sustainable way and without losing sight of the daily reality of the porteños, the most beautiful and interesting corners of the city. We go out with small groups prioritizing the quality of the excursion. You will experience a unique and real contact experience with our beloved metropolis, visiting the Downtown and its Historical Center, San Telmo, La Boca and Recoleta
City sightseeingWalking tours
Peninsula Valdes Day Trip with optional Whale Watching - 1 day
This day tour begins in Puerto Madryn, picking up each passenger at their hotel/accommodation very early in the morning. It is a 380 km overland journey with a duration of about 10 hours along with specialized nature guides. Declared a World Heritage Site all along Peninsula, unique species are found in the area which offers a suitable place for them to build their life. From June to December, we can include the Peninsula Valdes Whale Watching boat tour
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Estancia Cristina & Fossil Canyon Trek - 1 day
This tour it's an adventure like no other. It will take you to travel in 4x4 vehicles a mountain road that used to be hidden by the presence of glaciers, to reach the refuge of Continental Icefield and from there, make a trek through the most beautiful landscapes ever seen.With our tour Estancia Cristina Trekking Canyon of Fossils, you can see landmarks such as the Mirador del Upsala and its imposing eastern front, Lago Guillermo, Hielo Patagónico Sur, and Cerros Murallón and Don Bosco, to finish at the amazing Canyon of Fossil
Trekking and Hiking
Shared Transfer - Santiago Airport to Hotel - 1 day
Santiago has become one of the "top" cities in business opportunities and has built an image of tranquility, cleanliness and quality of life valued by visitors. According to the prestigious American newspaper The New York Times, Santiago de Chile is the best travel destination for 2011. Your best bet as a traveler still walk its streets and discover a metropolis increasingly renewing its spaces.
Leave the driving in foreign cities to a professional and let our driver transport you safely from Santiago Airport to your Hotel in Santiago. Start your trip off right with our stress free airport transportation services. A representative will greet you at Santiago International Airport and take you to your selected hotel. In the road you can see more about Santiago main highlights. Enjoy the ride and soak in the sights!
Self-drive or vehicle rental
Via Ferrata, Bike Zipline And Rappel Half Day Tour - 1 day
Enjoy an adventure day trip practicing three extreme sports in an incredible circuit located near the city of Cusco.
This tour in Cusco will take you to live a great experience starting with a rock climbing through a Via Ferrata, to then experience a unique Sky Biking and living a unique rappelling adventure.
A special tour made for outdoor lovers that you cannot miss. Feel the adrenaline in each activity and spend a different day in Cusco
Zip lining
Laguna Esmeralda Trekking - 1 day
We recommend this tour for nature lovers, as it takes you to the heart of the Tierra del Fuego Natural Reserve, where the Emerald Lagoon is. Once there, we go on a 4 hours walk through landscapes of great beauty, being able to observe the local flora, and if we're lucky, foxes, condors and beavers. Definitely, is an excursion not to miss!
Trekking and Hiking