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- Patagonia, Trekking Paradise with Self Guided W-Trek (11 nights)
- Rio to the Amazon Air-Expedition 16D/15N
- Peruvian Gastro Tour, Private Tour
- Childcare Volunteer Program in Cusco
- Flash Peru, Private Tour
- Argentina & Bolivia: Salt Flats and Desert
- Self-Drive Experience in Equador: The Andes, The Amazon Rainforest and The Pacific Coast
- Combined Argentina with Falls, Lakes and Glaciers in 15 Days
- W-Trek in Torres del Paine Express - Self Guided (4 Days / 3 Nights)
- La Paz to Rio via Uyuni and Iguazu (22 Days)
- Hike to Laguna de los Tres at dawn
- Trek to the reflective Laguna Torre
- Explore Perito Moreno Glacier on ice
Duration 12 days Destinations El Calafate, El Chalten, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, Punta Arenas Age Range 18 to 65 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Hi Travel Argentina From
- US$2,390
Rio to the Amazon Air-Expedition 16D/15N
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“the itinerary was amazing from the iconic sites of Rio, to the magical Ilha Grande, Iguassu Falls and finally the Amazon.”
Robert, traveled in December 2018
- Tread the sands of famous Copacabana Beach in Rio
- Snorkel through marine life in the tropical Blue Lagoon
- Spot rainbows in the spray of thundering Iguassu Falls
Duration 16 days Destinations Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande, Foz Do Iguacu, Iguazu Falls, Manaus Age Range 10 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Bamba Travel From
- US$3,152
- Explore Lima's UNESCO-listed old town
- Witness the Magic Water Circuit show
- Tour Cusco's ancient sites and Sacsayhuaman
Duration 8 days Destinations Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Operated in English, French, Spanish Operator LimaTours From
- US$1,223
- Arrive in Cusco and meet your host family
- Attend a comprehensive volunteer orientation
- Help children at a local kindergarten
Duration 14 days Destinations Cusco Age Range 18 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator PVTravels From
- US$450
- Explore Lima's historic UNESCO-listed old town
- Tour the ancient Inca capital and its ruins in Cusco
- Discover traditional Andean culture in Chinchero
Duration 5 days Destinations Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, Machu Picchu Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English, French, Spanish Operator LimaTours From
- US$1,072
Argentina & Bolivia: Salt Flats and Desert
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Salar de Uyuni at sunrise was truly a unique place. It's like a different planet up there and was a real experience.”
Alice, traveled in August 2018
- Tour the Humahuaca Gorge and see its natural beauty
- Taste local wines as you visit the vineyards in Cafayate
- Travel through world’s driest desert, Atacama Desert
Duration 9 days Destinations Argentina, Chile, Bolivia Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Say Hueque Argentina & Chile Journeys From
- US$2,600
Self-Drive Experience in Equador: The Andes, The Amazon Rainforest and The Pacific Coast
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The organization was perfect from start to finish, we had support throughout our trip.”
WENDYNARVAEZ, traveled in February 2020
- Explore Quito's UNESCO-listed colonial district
- Discover Otavalo's indigenous crafts market
- Hike around Cuicocha's volcanic crater lake
Duration 14 days Destinations Quito, Otavalo, Misahualli, Banos, Chimborazo Volcano, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Machalilla National Park Age Range 2 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Signature Tours From
- US$3,100
Combined Argentina with Falls, Lakes and Glaciers in 15 Days
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Constance made it very easy for us from the get go by having the lines of communication open at all times.”
Dieter, traveled in March 2023
- Explore Buenos Aires' iconic landmarks
- Witness the majestic Iguassu Falls
- Ascend Cerro Campanario by chairlift
Duration 15 days Destinations Buenos Aires, Puerto Iguazu, San Carlos De Bariloche, El Calafate, Ushuaia Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Qwerty Travel Argentina From
- US$2,539
W-Trek in Torres del Paine Express - Self Guided (4 Days / 3 Nights)
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Wonderful trek with great views! Everything was well organised.”
Monique, traveled in December 2022
- Explore Torres del Paine by bus and on foot
- Hike to the Base Torres Lookout
- Trek around Mount Almirante Nieto
Duration 4 days Destinations Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park Age Range 18 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Hi Travel Argentina From
- US$1,155
- Explore ancient Tiwanaku ruins near La Paz
- Hike to Kasanani Hill for Inca astronomy
- Cross the vast Uyuni Salt Flats by Jeep
Duration 22 days Destinations Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil Age Range 18 to 70 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Hi Travel Argentina From
- US$2,141
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