THE 10 BEST Self-guided & Independent Tours and Trips in South America 2025/2026

South America Self Guided Tours: Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth

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Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth

4.8

(9 reviews )

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Fun, adventurous travel style, with local involvement. Fascinating wildlife viewing respecting the natural environment

Sailing, yachting and motor boating

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lima, Amazon Peru, Iquitos, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

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Duration9 days

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G Lodge Amazon - 4 Day Independent Adventure

(7 reviews )

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Wonderful experience.

WildlifeExplorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge

Age Range

2-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Puerto Maldonado, Amazon Peru, Tambopata

Duration4 days

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South America Self Guided Tours: Amazon To Andes With Machu Picchu By Train

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Amazon to Andes with Machu Picchu by Train

(4 reviews )

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It has been a fantastic experience. I didn’t know what to expect from an organised tour. I usually organise my own trips, but I have been impressed. The level or organisation and attention experienced was second to none. I’d choose G adventures again without hesitation.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lima, Amazon Jungle, Cusco, Olla

Lima, Amazon Jungle, Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes

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Duration12 days

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South America Self Guided Tours: Peru's Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu By Train

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Peru's Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train

(2 reviews )

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Perfect way to travel

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes

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Duration7 days

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G Lodge Amazon - 5 Day Independent Adventure

4.7

(3 reviews )

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Overall a great experience in the jungle. The accommodation was very clean with no insects in the room - my biggest worry in advance. The excursions are great and depending on the weather adventurous. But that is whag I was looking for when booking this trip!

WildlifeExplorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge

Age Range

2-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Puerto Maldonado, Amazon Peru, Tambopata

Duration5 days

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South America Self Guided Tours: Torres Del Paine - Full Circuit Trek

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Torres del Paine - Full Circuit Trek

4.8

(9 reviews )

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Fabulous! I love G Adventures and will continue to use them. They are the best travel organization out there!

WildlifeTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Lodge, Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales, Full Circuit, Camping Laguna Azul, Lake Dickson Camp, Camp Los Perros, Camp Grey, Camp Paine Grande, Camp Los Cuernos

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Duration11 days

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Mountains and Glaciers: El Calafate and Torres del Paine

(4 reviews )

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My trip to Patagonia was one of the best that I have ever done. The landscapes and the people were something that I would never forget. El Calafate was absolutely beautiful, full of lakes and glaciers. Perito Moreno Glacier is unique and a must if you are travelling to Argentina. I also booked the full day tour to El Chalten, which is very nice but I would have preferred to stay for a few nights in the village to do some of the treks in the area but I did not have many days. I stayed at Hotel Mirador del Lago which has amazing views of Argentino lake. Torres del Paine National Park was equally amazing. Our guide Lucas was incredible and very knowledgeable. Hotel Altiplanico was so beautiful. 100% recommend this tour.

Trekking and HikingExplorer

Tour Type

Independent Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate, Punta Arenas

Duration7 days

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Iguazu Falls Tour - Private Services

(2 reviews )

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The Iguazu falls are so big and spectacular!!!! Hot weather, so many different greens and a blue sky. The hotel fades with the nature. It is located into the nature reserve, and it is very relaxing, including massages services. Very much recomended!

Rainforest and jungle visits

Tour Type

Independent Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Iguazu Falls, Puerto Iguazu, Igu

Iguazu Falls, Puerto Iguazu, Iguazu Falls National Park, Foz De Iguazú, Foz Do Iguazu, Iguazu Falls

Duration4 days

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Best of Argentina and Chile Tour

4.8

(4 reviews )

Trip customizable

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My husband and a friend travelled for around 25 days visiting some of the most beautiful destinations in Argentina and Chile. Our favourite part was Mendoza and Bariloche for its exceptional landscapes and gastronomy. It is a trip that will remain in our memory forever.

ExplorerCity sightseeing

Tour Type

Independent Tour

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Buenos Aires, Santiago, El Calaf

Buenos Aires, Santiago, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Puerto Iguazu, Punta Arenas, Salta, Purmamarca, San Pedro De Atacama, Toconao, Santiago De Chile, Valparaiso, Tierra Del Fuego National Park, Iguazu Falls, Iguazu Falls

Duration25 days

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Iguassu Falls Independent Adventure

(4 reviews )

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Iguazzu Falls are spectucular and not to be missed when visiting South America. This was an enjoyable spectacular trip of a lifetime - a few too many border crossings that should be reduced to level up the expereince.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Foz Do Iguacu, Iguazu Falls Nati

Foz Do Iguacu, Iguazu Falls National Park, Iguazu Falls

Duration4 days

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South America Self-Guided Tours and Trips

31 Self Guided Trips in South America with 50 Reviews

Amazon Riverboat Adventure In Depth

G Lodge Amazon - 4 Day Independent Adventure

Amazon to Andes with Machu Picchu by Train

Peru's Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu by Train

G Lodge Amazon - 5 Day Independent Adventure

Torres del Paine - Full Circuit Trek

Mountains and Glaciers: El Calafate and Torres del Paine

Iguazu Falls Tour - Private Services

Best of Argentina and Chile Tour

31 Self Guided Trips in South America with 50 Reviews

Iguassu Falls Independent Adventure

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South America Self-Guided Tours and Trips

31 Self Guided Trips in South America with 50 Reviews

31 Self Guided Trips in South America with 50 Reviews