Active Holidays

Introduction

GET CLOSER TO THE ACTION

What better way to appreciate Latin America's awe-inspiring landscapes than by setting out into the great outdoors and working up a sweat – whether you prefer to explore by bike, horse, raft, kayak or simply on foot, there is a huge range of outdoor pursuits from which to choose. We'll steer you through the options with our guide to active holidays in Central and South America.

OUR FAVOURITES

We at Journey Latin America are an energetic bunch and love to share all our top active tips with clients – discover our favourite treks in Patagonia and our top 5 alternative Inca Trails. Meanwhile find out what our tour leaders get up to off duty in Cycling the Argentinean lakes.

ADRENALINE RUSH

South America is one of the world's best places to enjoy adventure sports such as white-water rafting, hang gliding and canyoning in spectacular surroundings. Watch our consultants in action as they go river rafting in Costa Rica, or find out all about the best adventure sports in Chile.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES

Add a one-of-a-kind touch to your holiday by joining in with local sports such as capoeira in Brazil or polo at an Argentinean estancia. Alternatively why not get to grips with Latin America's inimitable dance moves by learning tango in Buenos Aires, or even climb an active volcano!
 

TRAVEL ARTICLES

Urban Hiking in Rio and Machu Picchu through the Back Door will give keen walkers some brilliant and unusual ideas, horse riders will enjoy Horizon Bending, while cyclists should read Cuban Revolutions and Pumping Adrenaline in Patagonia – which also includes ice trekking. We cover some more unusual sports in On a Natural High in Rio, Paddle Power and Coast to Coast.


 
Tailor-Made
HIGHLIGHTS OF GUATEMALA & BELIZE
Jungle, ruins, beach, and markets: magnificent variety. 15 days from £1,843
Small Group Tours
ALBATROSS JOURNEY: ECUADOR'S HIGHLANDS & GALÁPAGOS CRUISE
Ecuador's Andes, volcanoes and Galápagos wildlife. 17 days from £4,598 incl. flights from the UK
Tailor-Made
WALKING IN THE ANDES OF ARGENTINA: SALTA & JUJUY
Scenic and enjoyable short treks in Argentina's Andes. 9 days from £2,290
CLIMBING CHILE'S MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO
Journey Latin America client Clayton Hirst reflects on one of the most memorable experiences of a recent holiday: climbing Villarrica volcano in the Chilean lake district.
THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH
Following in the footsteps of Frank Wild, Shackleton's right-hand man, The Guardian's Bella Bathurst heads towards Antarctica – a magical land of towering icebergs and fascinating wildlife.
A VERY GREEN GETAWAY
Chris Moss of Time Out soaks up Guyana: South America's land of jungles, plains and rains.
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