South America has a lot to offer, with stunning peaks and ethereal salt flats. It doesn't matter if you're looking to trek through Brazil's rainforest or cruise between Chile's fjords. Or kayak with sea turtles on the Argentine coast, there is something here for everyone.
South American tours that offer adventure are great for cultural immersion and exploring other cultures. Explore the Amazon rainforest, visit Lake Titicaca's floating reed islands and Machu Picchu on our award winning Latin America adventure tours.
Depending on your time frame, we recommend planning for around 2 weeks or more in each country. This will allow you to experience the most important sights without feeling overwhelmed.
A great starting point for an adventure-packed South America itinerary is Bolivia. Bolivia is home to the Uyuni salt flats. Here you can stargaze or watch the Milky way over vast desert. We recommend riding a bicycle along Death Road which is an unpaved route that runs across Bolivia's altiplano.
Peru is another excellent choice for a 3-week South America vacation. It's a beautiful nation with a rich cultural heritage, including vibrant colonial towns and the ruins from a pre-Incan civilisation. Cusco is a UNESCO world heritage site. From here you can hike to Machu Picchu.
You can also visit Peru's Lake Titicaca for an adventure. There, the Uro People build their reed island and live on them. Taquile Island is also a great place to see the lake and buy hand-knit Peruvian textiles.
No matter if you're looking for ancient ruins to bustling cities or towns, our expert guides will ensure that you have the best possible experience in South America. You can tailor our customised tours to South America to suit your travel style, pace, or schedule.
The Atacama Desert is a fantastic place to start your 3 week trip in South America, with unique landscapes and a moon-like terrain that looks like it was plucked straight out of the movies. The desert is located just outside San Pedro de Atacama and offers fascinating wildlife. You can also take day trips to see geysers that release water into the atmosphere.
You could also swap Peru with Bolivia and go to La Paz for the Salar de Uyuni. This is where you can enjoy a tour to Isla Incahuasi. It's a cactus islands that rise out of the saltflats. This spectacular site will make your South America trip unforgettable.
You can extend your Ecuadorian trip by spending more than 2 months and you can even visit Quito. The capital is beautiful. You can find hummingbirds among the cloud forest, or you can swim in waterfalls. After that, head to Nazca and see the ruins of ancient Mayan civilisations. You can also take a day trip to Mindo, which is just a few hours away by bus from Quito.