ACTIVE SOUTH AMERICA: Adventure tours to Costa Rica, Peru, Patagonia, Galapagos, Ecuador

ACTIVE SOUTH AMERICA offer guided adventure tours including hiking, biking and kayaking around Costa Rica, Peru, the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador and Patagonia. Our South America trips offer a blend of physical activities, friendly guides and legendary service in some of the most awe inspiring South American destinations.

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If you've always wanted to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, dive in the Galapagos, or walk through the rainforests of Costa Rica, you'll love our trips. If cycling down a volcano in Ecuador, or multi-day hiking in Patagonia is on your "to do" list, we'll take you there and beyond the beaten path on the best active South America vacations! Read more about our South America tours...

	14, 10 or 7-day Peru tour		Was US$3399, now US$2999
Our action packed Jaguar adventure tour explores the far reaches of Peru, combining the best that this amazing South American country has to offer. Hike through ancient ruins in the Sacred Valley of the Incas before embarking on the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu, hike through virgin Amazon rainforest, and cycle across amazing Andean mountain passes. Sea kayak across lake Titicaca to meet the locals at the end of the trip with a homestay on Amantani Island. For those with limited time available, the Jaguar can also be shortened to either a 7 or 10-day trip. Complete itinerary    Request information

	11 or 8-day Costa Rica tour		US$2199-US$2799
With almost 20% of its land area made up of National Parks, Costa Rica is an incredible place for an adventure vacation. Hike through tropical rainforest to the summit lake of the Cerro Chato Volcano after whitewater rafting the Pacuare River - one of the top 5 rafting rivers in the world. Then explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from high above the forest canopy along a zip line, and enjoy the white sand at our very own Pacific coast secret spot - Coyote Beach! Our trip ends with rainforest hikes, kayaking and snorkelling in Cabo Blanco National Park and the amazing Curu Wildlife Reserve. Complete Itinerary    Request information

	13-day Patagonia adventure		US$3999
Patagonia, put simply, is the hiking capital of the world. Immense craggy mountain ranges erupt straight up from colossal boulder fields, vast rivers of ice calve into deep blue lakes, and its intricate coastline is strewn with uncharted fjords and inlets. On the Condor we visit some of the most amazing places on Earth, by foot, kayak, bike and boat. We'll have incredible views as we hike in the Fitzroy area of Argentina, trek in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, cycle by a sinuous river outside charming El Chalten and sea kayak a breathtaking fjord. If you enjoy hiking in amazing scenery, the Condor is the trip for you! Complete Itinerary    Request information

	10-day Galapagos Island trip		US$2999
An adventure tour around the Galapagos Islands should be more than taking photos of wildlife from a boat! Our 10-day Tortuga trip explores some off the beaten track areas of the Galapagos Islands in ACTIVE style. Hike up Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela Island for stunning views of the archipelago, snorkel or dive Floreana Island and Kicker Rock with friendly sea lions and sea turtles, and cycle down to the beach from the highlands of Santa Cruz Island after visiting the Galapagos giant tortoises in their natural habitat. Complete Itinerary    Request information

	11-day Ecuador tour		US$2999
Ecuador is often overlooked by most looking for an adventure tour in South America. On our Tucan trip you'll find a country bursting at the seams with awesome scenery and exciting adventure activities. Hike through serene cloud forest and high country volanic plateaus, cycle down the highest active volcano in the world and through stunning river valleys, and explore the Amazon rainforest on foot, in a rivertube and canyoning the surrounding waterfalls. Complete Itinerary    Request information

	11 or 8-day Costa Rica trip		US$2199-US$2799
Lying between the Caribbean Sea and the vast Pacific Ocean, Costa Rica experiences beautifully warm weather all year round, with tropical rain in some areas from April to November. It's dry in many places during this time though, and is the best time of year to raft the world famous Pacuare River, sea kayak Tortuguero National Park, hike and search for sea turtles on the Caribbean coast, and hike the tropical rainforests around Arenal Volcano. We'll also hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, explore the Curu Wildlife Reserve on the Pacific coast and sea kayak to stunning tropical islands. Complete Itinerary    Request information

	11-day family trip in Peru		US$2299-US$2499
Our 11 day Capybara is an incredible adventure in Peru for the whole family. We'll explore the Amazon rainforest looking for monkeys and macaws, stay with a local family on Amantani Island after sea kayaking on Lake Titicaca, and hike to the Salineras salt pans above the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We'll meet llamas and alpacas near Cuzco, soak in hot springs, and visit the amazing Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Complete Itinerary    Request information