South America Adventure Tours 2023/2024

Embark on the ultimate South America adventure tours and immerse yourself in a world of thrilling possibilities. Traverse the iconic Inca Trail that leads to the ancient marvel of Machu Picchu in Peru. Feel the rush as you raft through the exhilarating rapids of the Urubamba River. In Ecuador, explore the lush Amazon rainforest to discover its many hidden waterfalls. Enjoy adventure activities like canyoning, kayaking, and zip lining. Seek out the heart-stirring landscapes of Chile's Atacama Desert, where cycling trails wind through surreal terrains. And do not miss the chance to hike the dramatic trails of Patagonia during your Argentina trip, where jagged peaks and glaciers paint a breathtaking backdrop. Whether you are exploring ancient ruins, conquering natural wonders, or trekking through untamed wilderness, these destinations in South America promise an adventure like no other.

You can find some of our best adventure tours to South America below.

South America Travel Guide

289 Adventure tours with 760 Reviews

Starts Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Ends Lima, Peru

South America Discovery

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17 day explorer trip to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and 7 other destinations in Brazil, Peru and Argentina. Read More

Tour Type Group Tour
Activities Explorer & Adventure
Accommodation Hotel
Transport Coach, Train, Flight, Private Vehicle & Boat
Age Range 5-99 yrs
Operated in English

days17 From US$ 3,712 View Tour

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Mar 07 10+ seats left
Mar 14 Only 6 seats left

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Starts Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

One Week in Argentina and Brazil

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7 day adventure trip to Buenos Aires, Foz Do Iguazu and 1 other destinations traveling through Argentina and Brazil. Read More

Tour Type Small Group Tour
Activities Adventure
Accommodation Hotel
Transport Bus, Flight, Boat, Private Vehicle, Minibus, Taxi & Yacht
Age Range 18-29 yrs
Operated in English

days07 From US$ 2,380 US$ 1,904

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Dec 22 10+ seats left

Lima To Santiago (via Uyuni) Travel Pass Tour

Starts Lima, Peru
Ends Santiago, Chile

Lima to Santiago (via Uyuni) Travel Pass

of 26 reviews

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“My wife and I loved this trip in South America with many breathtaking landscapes on the way. The tou ...”

Activities Adventure & Natural landmarks sightseeing +3 more
Accommodation Hotel, Hostel, Hut, Home-stay & Bungalow
Transport Boat, Bus, Private Vehicle, Train & Flight
Age Range 18-99 yrs
Operated in English

days36 From US$ 1,968 View Tour

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Dec 10 10+ seats left
Dec 11 10+ seats left

Starts Antigua, Guatemala
Ends San Jose, Costa Rica

Antigua to San Jose Travel Pass

of 1 review

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20 day active and outdoor tour through Antigua, Copán Ruinas, El Tunco and 8 other destinations in 5 different countries. Read More

Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure
Accommodation Hostel & Home-stay
Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat & Ferry
Age Range 18-99 yrs
Operated in English

days20 From US$ 1,543 View Tour

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Dec 10 10+ seats left
Dec 11 10+ seats left

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Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
Ends Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Adventure

of 22 reviews

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“This trip exceeded my expectations! The age range was ideal and ranged between 22 and 28. The food w ...”

Tour Type Group Tour
Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Adventure +2 more
Accommodation Home-stay, Hotel, Hostel & Resort
Transport Private Vehicle, Ferry & Minibus
Age Range 18-40 yrs
Operated in English

days10 From US$ 1,850 US$ 1,480

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Dec 10 Only 6 seats left
Dec 23 Only 5 seats left

Starts Cusco, Peru
Ends Cusco, Peru

The Salkantay Trek

of 57 reviews

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“A brilliant way to get away from it all at high altitude. Spectacular and diverse scenery.”

Tour Type Small Group Tour
Activities Trekking and Hiking & Adventure
Accommodation Hotel, Camping & Lodge
Transport Train, Bus & Boat
Age Range 16-95 yrs
Operated in English

days14 From US$ 3,780 View Tour

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Jun 23 Only 8 seats left
Aug 18 Only 8 seats left

Starts Santiago, Chile
Ends Santiago, Chile

Discover Chile

of 47 reviews

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“This holiday met all of my expectations and in some cases exceeded them”

Tour Type Small Group Tour
Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Adventure +1 more
Accommodation Hotel
Transport Boat & Flight
Age Range 16-95 yrs
Operated in English

days13 From US$ 6,300 View Tour

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Dec 18 Only 8 seats left
Jan 15 Only 5 seats left

Starts Cusco, Peru
Ends Cusco, Peru

The Inca Trail

of 59 reviews

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“This was one of the toughest challenges I have put my body through but was so worth it. I had”

Tour Type Small Group Tour
Activities Trekking and Hiking & Adventure
Accommodation Hotel & Camping
Transport Train, Bus & Boat
Age Range 16-95 yrs
Operated in English

days08 From US$ 2,590 View Tour

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Apr 06 Only 8 seats left
Apr 13 Only 4 seats left

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Starts Lima, Peru
Ends La Paz, Bolivia

Real Peru to Bolivia

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15 day adventure tour to Lima, Puerto Maldonado and 6 other destinations in Peru, Mexico and Bolivia. Read More

Tour Type Small Group Tour
Activities Adventure
Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Lodge & Home-stay
Transport Bus, Boat, Flight, Train, Minibus & Private Vehicle
Age Range 18-29 yrs
Operated in English

days15 From US$ 2,750 US$ 2,475

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Dec 18 Only 10 seats left
Feb 19 10+ seats left

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Starts San Cristobal Island, Ecuador
Ends Isla Santa Cruz, Ecuador

Galapagos Experience

of 1 review

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7 day adventure trip in Ecuador, visiting San Cristobal Island, Isla Santa Cruz and Isla Isabela. Read More

Tour Type Small Group Tour
Activities Adventure & Marine wildlife +1 more
Accommodation Hotel
Transport Boat, Bus & Private Vehicle
Age Range 15-99 yrs
Operated in English

days07 From US$ 1,445 US$ 1,358

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Dec 22 Only 4 seats left
Dec 29 Only 3 seats left

Starts El Calafate, Argentina
Ends El Calafate, Argentina

Patagonia: the Ultimate Adventure

of 6 reviews

Trip customizable
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“My favourite destination was El Calafate. I loved the little town. My hotel was upgraded and the exc ...”

Tour Type Private Tour
Activities Sightseeing Tours & Adventure
Accommodation Hotel
Transport Boat
Age Range 5-79 yrs
Operated in English, Spanish

days05 From US$ 1,195 View Tour

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Dec 10
Dec 11

Tour with flexible booking policy

Tango Culture & The Marvels Of Nature Tour

Starts Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ends Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tango Culture & the Marvels of Nature

of 12 reviews

Trip customizable
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“We had a great time in Patagonia. The assistance we received from Patricio was always timely and hel ...”

Tour Type Private Tour
Activities Adventure
Accommodation Hotel
Transport Boat, Flight, Train & Bus
Age Range 5-79 yrs
Operated in English

days08 From US$ 2,300 View Tour

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Dec 10
Dec 11

Tour with flexible booking policy

Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
Ends San Jose, Costa Rica

Best of Costa Rica

of 3 reviews

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“All programs are set properly and each part of program is very punctual. We enjoyed to see many wild ...”

Tour Type Small Group Tour
Activities Adventure
Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
Transport Bus, Private Vehicle & Boat
Age Range 18-99 yrs
Operated in English

days08 From US$ 1,750 View Tour

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Dec 10 Only 6 seats left
Dec 11 Only 6 seats left

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Starts Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends Ushuaia, Argentina

Spirit of Shackleton

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21 day photography tour to Ushuaia, Beagle Channel Cruise and 3 other destinations in Argentina, Antarctica and England. Read More

Tour Type Group Tour
Activities Photography tours & Wildlife +6 more
Accommodation Hotel & Ship Cabin
Transport Bus, Private Vehicle & Cruise Ship
Age Range 12-95 yrs
Operated in English

days21 From US$ 16,899 US$ 11,829

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5 - Excellent

Based on 760 customer reviews

Recommending Qwerty

5 - Excellent

Anonymous

“We used the tour operator recently for a somewhat customized trip to Patagonia. We started with their 15 day Patagonia tour and made modifications with our agent there Constance. She was good at listening to what we wanted and making suggestions. We stayed at the top hotels and almost every one had a pool and spa which was great after a full day of sightseeing. In hindsight we would have stayed one night longer (in Puerto Varas) because we had two very long travel days one after the other. Other than that we enjoyed the freedom of joining tours with many people from many countries yet not traveling with a group. Constance had someone meet us at every airport / bus terminal / hotel and they took care of us in that location. It was a real pleasure to always see someone with a sign with our name on it.”

Perfection in Paradise

5 - Excellent

Smita Deshpande

“Great tour, planned to perfection by Oldemar at th last minute. We travelled to La Fortuna, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio over 12 days and feel that we needed at least 3 more days. Did a host of activites, all organised by the company such a zip lining, waterfall rapelling, whitewater rafting, bird watching, night safari, coffee tours, etc. Very happy.”

Costa Rica 10 day trip

5 - Excellent

Lucia Mclaren

“This trip exceeded my expectations! The age range was ideal and ranged between 22 and 28. The food was great and so were all the activities I participated in. The tour guide Laura was very funny and knowledgeable and ensured we were all safe at all times.”

South America Adventure Tours

Highlights of South America Adventure Tours

Explore the incredibly diverse Amazon rainforest in Ecuador for wildlife spotting and adventure sports like rappelling, canyoning and kayaking.
Conquer the dramatic trails of Patagonia in both Argentina and Chile, where glacier-carved landscapes and jagged peaks create a breathtaking background during your South America adventure tour.
Traverse the dreamlike landscape of Chile's Atacama Desert, where cycling trails offer an unforgettable journey through unique terrains.
Embark on an unforgettable hike in Torres del Paine National Park on your Chile trip.
Come face to face with the overwhelming force of the Iguazu Falls that form the border between Argentina and Brazil.
Feel the adrenaline surge as you navigate the roaring rapids of the Urubamba River, an exhilarating rafting adventure on a trip to Peru.
Sign up for the legendary trek on the Inca Trail, all the way up to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu, the most famous site in Peru.
Trek through Colombia’s dense jungles to discover the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida).

Travel Tips for South America Adventure Tours

Carry a refillable water bottle and stay hydrated during your South America adventure tours, especially in higher altitudes where dehydration and altitude sickness are common.
Pack for varying climates, as South America’s vast land mass means diverse weather patterns.
Hire an experienced local guide or book your trip with a reputed tour operator for adventure activities like jungle treks and mountain climbing.
Take your time to acclimatize when visiting higher altitude regions of South America.
Carry a map, GPS device, or a reliable offline navigation app to navigate your way.