THE 10 BEST Escorted and Guided Tours and Trips in South America 2025/2026

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Ecuador in a Week

(2 reviews )

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It was the adventure of a life time, expert guides and the best tour manager anyone could ask for Esteban! From unbelievable nature sites to fantastic cultural experiences, it was an unforgettable trip entirely!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Quito, Guayaquil, Tena, Banos

Duration7 days

From

USD 775

USD 752

Saving

USD 23

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Wine and Landscapes of Argentina's Northwest

4.8

(5 reviews )

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This was a fantastic trip that lived up fully to its billing, as we saw many spectacular and varied landscapes and we sampled many gorgeous wines. The guide Lucia was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout. My only observation is that it was a hard trip in terms of several very long days travelling of 8 or more hours - over 12 hours on one day - which meant we rarely had the chance to relax and/or enjoy the hotel facilities (e.g. pools in most hotels). The Trip Notes highlighted this but even so, after more than a dozen Explore trips previously which we thought prepared us for a lot of time on the road , we were still surprised. Essentially the trip was 12 full days and we thought it could have been stretched to 14 to cover the same itinerary - maybe an extra day in Cafayate and in Cachi? Why for example, did we travel from Mendoza to Aconcagua (a brilliant trip) but then back to Mendoza (3 hours each way) on one day, only to retrace our steps almost all the way back to Aconcagua on the next day, on the way to the next stop? This retracing of the same route wasted 6 hours, or almost a full day? Why did we not go from Aconcagua directly to the next stop, instead of back to Mendoza? In summary, this is a great tour, but we recommend you review the itinerary and through better planning and some extra time make it a more relaxing tour spread over over one or two more days.

Active and outdoorFood tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Cafayate, Mendoza

Buenos Aires, Cafayate, Mendoza, Salta, Humahuaca, Barreal, Villa Union, Belen, Cachi

Duration14 days

From

USD 4,520

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Adventure in ATVs Maras Moray and Salinas 1 Day

(1 review )

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Excellent staff, very punctual It was a beautiful experience and great service, very attentive and very charismatic from arrival.

4x4, quad and ATV trips

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Cusco

Duration5 hours

From

USD 55

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Machu Picchu Luxury Tour - Train Hiram Bingham from Cusco

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The Hiram Bingham train service is the most luxurious way to travel to Machu Picchu. For most tourists, visiting Machu Picchu is a unique experience that they will only have once in their lives, and the Hiram Bingham will ensure then a magical and unforgettable journey. Travel by luxury train, with an exquisite Peruvian food, a good selection of wines and show of music on board. Come and visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu, and complete the tour with a delicious tea time before going back to the city of Cusco

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Luxury Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco

Duration1 day

From

USD 2,154

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Cusco City Tour Full Day

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Although of a rather short duration, this five-hour, group tour nonetheless covers much of the important sights in and around the city of Cusco. Book with us to discover the highlights of the city that was once the capital of the mighty Inca Empire. Our representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco at 1:00 pm. Hop into the shared transport and head for the famous Cusco Cathedral, built on the foundations of the Incan temple of Kiswarkancha in the sixteenth century. See its magnificent chapels and altars before walking up to the temple of Qorikancha. Dedicated to Inti, the sun god in the Inca pantheon, this temple was the most important temple in the Inca Empire and was constructed with great care and craftsmanship. Next, you will drive out of Cusco in a bus to see four incredible archaeological sites. First on the list is Sacsayhuaman, a fortified complex perched atop a steep hill built with rocks that weigh more than 100 tons each. Learn more about the history, culture, meaning and significance of this beautiful place from your tour guide. Just five minutes away from Sacsayhuaman is Qenqo. See its sacrificial altar before heading out to the archaeological sites of Puka Pukara (a fort) and Tambomachay, the latter consisting of a series of aqueducts and canals that channel water from the nearby natural springs. This tour comes to an end with a drop-off at the city centre (Cusco's main square) at around 6:00 pm.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

2-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Cusco

Duration5 hours

From

USD 18

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Qeswachaka Bridge & Four Lagoon Tour: One Day

(1 review )

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My trip was one of the best in my life. I enjoyed it a lot and this was complemented by the wonderful attention of local tours specialists. I recommend them

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-79 yrs

Operated in

english, portuguese, spanish

Destinations

Cusco

Duration1 day

From

USD 300

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Private Cusco City Tour

(1 review )

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This Trek was amazing. I had done the short inca trail before but David, our guide, made it more memorable than the first. He was incredibly knowledgeable, beyond patient and brilliantly tempered. The organisation was flawless. Can't recommend David and his tour agency highly enough. Thanks so much guys.

Culture shows and excursions

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

2-79 yrs

Operated in

english, portuguese, spanish

Destinations

Cusco

Duration5 hours

From

USD 155

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Buenos Aires Jewish Heritage Private Tour

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Argentina has the second largest Jewish population in the Americas. Buenos Aires, cosmopolitan city and capital of the Republic, is the place where the vast majority of Argentina's Jewish population is now located. Be part of the daily lives of members of the Jewish community in our country

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires

Duration1 day

From

USD 237

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Salkantay Trek & Machupicchu Tour

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Book your place in this guided, 5-day tour and conquer the trail that is a popular alternative to the crowded, classic Inca Trail. The Salkantay Trek offers more distance, more sceneries and a wider variety of landscapes to enjoy and takes you past one of the highest mountain passes in the country. Start your trek on the very first day of this trip. Conclude your journey with a visit to the iconic monument of Machu Picchu, which you will also get to glimpse on the fourth day of the tour. Avoid the regulations that have been imposed on the Inca Trail. We have designed this itinerary in such a way that it includes many of the highlights of the popular routes in the Salkantay Trek but avoids most of the areas that are fast becoming crowded with tourists.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Tent, Camping

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Salkantay, Cusco, Machu Picchu

Salkantay, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes, Soraypampa, Lucmabamba

Duration5 days

From

USD 780

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Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Tour

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Join us on this 6-day tour of some of Peru's most famous heritage sites and discover the cultural riches of the country known as much for its cultural antiquity as for its diversity. Start this trip by acclimatizing your body to the change in altitude in Cusco. Travel to the Sacred Valley next. Tour some of the most important landmarks of the valley and stay there overnight. Take the Vistadome train to Machu Picchu and explore its ruins for a full day. See the impressive salt pans of Maras that have been used to extract salt for at least 5 centuries. Also travel to Queswachacha, the last Inca bridge. End this tour in Cusco and enjoy our drop off service to the airport.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Pisac, Agua

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Pisac, Aguas Calientes, Moray, Sacred Valley, Maras & Moray

Duration6 days

From

USD 1,670

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Sunrise in Machu Picchu

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This amazing five-day tour opens a portal into the past of the Incan Empire. You will get to see the city that was once the capital of the empire, Cuzco, and retrace the footsteps of Incan farmers, holy people, and families around the ruins of the Sacred Valley. The headline sight on this trip is the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu, also known as the Lost City of the Incas, and a stunning example of Incan engineering. Arrive at this majestic spot at sunrise – a symbolic time for the Incans – and watch dawn break over the weathered walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Aguas Calientes

Duration5 days

From

USD 1,050

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Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour in Cusco

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Travel by train from Cusco to Machu Picchu and explore the Lost Citadel of the Incas. Spend a night by your own in Aguas Calientes village at the foot of Machu Picchu, and enjoy the quietness of Machu Picchu early morning before heading back to Cusco. Our Machu Picchu 2 day-tour in Cusco will take you to discover this amazing place declared as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Aguas Calientes

Duration2 days

From

USD 550

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Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Ollantaytambo - Train Expedition or The Voyager

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Machu Picchu means “Old Mountain” and is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This place is considered one of the best touristic destinations of the world, for its amazing history and spectacular landscapes surrounded by green mountains and beautiful views. This tour is a must if you are visiting Peru, so you can’t miss this incredible adventure, and learn about the Incan Empire. Travel to Machu Picchu from Cusco is an amazing experience

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco

Duration1 day

From

USD 550

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El Viejo Almacen Dinner & Tango Show

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This traditional "tanguería" declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1982, is located in San Telmo neighborhood which represents the cultural essence of tango. El Viejo Almacen has a stunning show with professional dancers and a live band and it is the best way to watch a spectacular show in one of the most historic and internationally renowned tanguerías in the world. Visiting this traditional place is a must!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Buenos Aires

Duration1 day

From

USD 100

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Ecuador in a Week

Wine and Landscapes of Argentina's Northwest

Adventure in ATVs Maras Moray and Salinas 1 Day

Machu Picchu Luxury Tour - Train Hiram Bingham from Cusco

Cusco City Tour Full Day

Qeswachaka Bridge & Four Lagoon Tour: One Day

Private Cusco City Tour

Buenos Aires Jewish Heritage Private Tour

Salkantay Trek & Machupicchu Tour

Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley Tour

Sunrise in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu 2 Day Tour in Cusco

Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Ollantaytambo - Train Expedition or The Voyager

El Viejo Almacen Dinner & Tango Show

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