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South America Highlights

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South America Highlights

There’s times when it’s appropriate to dip a toe in, and there’s times when it’s best to dive in head first. Get ready to jump straight into the action on this trip from Lima to Rio, with plenty of time for independent exploring and taking things at your own pace. This trip takes in the very best of the centre of South America – from trekking the Inca Trail to Macchu Pichu to partying in Rio de Janiero. Visit Iguaza Falls, stroll the barrios of Buenos Aires, snap pictures at the incredible Uyuni Salt Flats, look out over the Nazca Lines and explore the histories and cultures of this incredible part of the world at a pace that allows you to do as much as you want. 

Activities
  • Lima - Leader-led walking tour
  • Colca Canyon - Guided tour
  • Colca Canyon Condor Visit
  • Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk
  • 3 Night/4 Day Inca Trail (or 2 Night/3 Day Inca Quarry Trail) guided hike(s) with porters' support. Or guided Cusco stay (Machu Picchu by train)
  • Machu Picchu - Entrance & Guided visit
  • Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
  • Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
  • Salt flats - Visit to 'Fish Island/Inca Wasi'
  • Uyuni - Colchani Salt Factory Visit
  • Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve - Altiplano tour including Laguna Colorada
  • Buenos Aires - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Tacuarembo - 3-Night Stay on a Working Estancia
  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Brazilian side of the falls
  • Iguazu Falls - Tour of the Argentinian side of the falls
Highlights
  • Whether you trek the classic Inca Trail, the Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu are a majestic destination, no matter how you get there.
  • The floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca are a marvel of concept, construction and history. Take a boat tour on the lake and spend the night with a local family in a traditional island community.
  • Salar de Uyuni's desert landscapes are so unique they’re almost extra-terrestrial. Embark on a three-day adventure via 4WD passing cactus islands, train cemeteries and mineral lakes teeming with flamingos.
  • Harness your inner gaucho during a three-day stay at a working estancia in Uruguay. Whether it’s getting involved in daily farm chores, working with livestock or simply relaxing, experience a unique way of life and Uruguayan hospitality at its best.
  • The mighty Iguazu Falls straddle the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you’ll be able to see it from both sides with your small group.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
43 Nights Starting At
September 19, 2026 through October 31, 2026
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October 27, 2026 7:00 PM
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43 Nights from $8,930.00 (USD) Per Person
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October 27, 2026 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $6,694.00 (USD) Per Person
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March 25, 2025 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $6,962.00 (USD) Per Person
April 08, 2025 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $7,229.00 (USD) Per Person
May 13, 2025 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $6,962.00 (USD) Per Person
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July 29, 2025 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $7,229.00 (USD) Per Person
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October 14, 2025 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $6,962.00 (USD) Per Person
October 28, 2025 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $6,694.00 (USD) Per Person
December 02, 2025 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $8,270.00 (USD) Per Person
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March 24, 2026 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $8,600.00 (USD) Per Person
April 07, 2026 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $8,930.00 (USD) Per Person
May 12, 2026 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $8,600.00 (USD) Per Person
Various departures
July 07, 2026 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $8,270.00 (USD) Per Person
July 28, 2026 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $8,600.00 (USD) Per Person
August 25, 2026 7:00 PM
43 Nights from $8,600.00 (USD) Per Person
December 01, 2026 7:00 PM
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We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

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About Intrepid Travel

We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.

That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.

But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.

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