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Browse our selection of active holidays, or for expert tips and travel articles on the best treks in South America, plus advice on where to horse ride, mountain bike, raft or kayak, explore our active inspiration page.

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Discovery Journeys - Small group tours

Argentina & Chile -  Charito Journey: Pure Patagonia >

12 nights from £2,798 including flights from the UK
Highlights of this 2 week escorted tour of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) include Santiago and wineries, Torres del Paine, Perito Moreno glacier, El Chaltén and Buenos Aires.

Easy and medium effort walking in Patagonia's best national parks, tour led


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Peru -  Peru for Walkers (with Inca Trail to Machu Picchu): >

10 days from £1,285 (new lower price)
We've created a comprehensive walking holiday in Peru which includes the ever-popular Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, one of the world’s top treks. Led by a qualified guide and with fully-supported camping, hike through narrow valleys and across the flanks of the Andes to high-altitude passes. There are panoramic views of snow-splashed peaks while you follow the Inca paved pathway through a string of ancient settlements and temples to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu.

Fully supported classic Inca Trail and Peru walking highlights for individuals


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Argentina -  Walking in Patagonia: Southern Glaciers and Tierra del Fuego >

15 days from £2,628
The world's most spectacular wilderness mountain treks can be hard to reach. Not so in Argentine Patagonia: holidays in Argentina with fully supported camping/hiking trails are just a short drive away from the airports of El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, and and Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego National Park. We've put these two treks together in one amazing walking holiday.

Two great Patagonian treks for individuals, fully supported with qualified guides


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Argentina -  Walking in the Andes of Argentina: Salta and Jujuy >

9 days from £2,290
The sunny north-western provinces of Salta and Jujuy are perfect for a walking holiday in Argentina. We’ve always loved this spectacular land of terracotta-coloured mountains peppered with giant cacti, extraordinary rock formations, sunlit vineyards and colonial towns. In startling contrast to Patagonia, Salta and Jujuy reveal flavours and colours of the high Andes in their cuisine and traditions.

Scenic and enjoyable short treks in Argentina's Andes


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Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands -  Walking in the Galápagos and Andean Ecuador >

11 days from £2,748
Don’t fancy a cruise? Enjoy a varied holiday in the Galápagos Islands based at a modest guesthouse on Isabela Island, with excursions and activities on offer including hikes, mountain-biking, horse-riding,sea-kayaking, snorkelling, and day tours to other islands. You’ll see plenty of the unique Galápagos wildlife during your stay. Also, spend a few days hiking in the Andes on mainland Ecuador.

Land-based holiday on Isabela Island with hiking and other outdoor activities


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Antarctica -  Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetlands and the Weddell Sea >

10-12 nights from £4,960
In addition to visiting the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland islands, this expeditionary Antarctic cruise enters the ice-stifled Weddell Sea, with its vast tabular icebergs, on the eastern side of the Peninsula.

Special multi-sport departure on 27 February


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Peru -  Cusco: Classic Inca Trail >

4 or 5 days from Cusco
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is Latin America's most famous and popular trek and deservedly so, with Inca ruins, Andean mountain scenery and luscious rainforest. It's fully-supported: our good-quality tents, toilets and hot meals are provided, and your English-speaking guide will keep you informed and look after you.

Trek to Machu Picchu: Latin America's most famous hike


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Argentina -  Tierra del Fuego: Trekking at the 'End of the World' >

3 days, as part of a tailor-made itinerary in Argentina
Tierra del Fuego hosts the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. This wild and stunningly beautiful island, home to snow-capped mountain ranges, lakes, ancient temperate forests and abundant birdlife is ideal trekking country in Argentina. But so far few have ventured to explore, although the wilderness is a stone's throw from Ushuaia. We've trekked there and we'll help you too to be among the first.

An almost untrodden hike in the Argentine Patagonian wilderness


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Chile -  Torres del Paine - W Trek >

7 days as part of a tailor-made holiday
7 day trek up and down the valleys of the famous Torres del Paine massif, hence called the 'W'. Climb up paths beside the glaciers and icy lakes, watch guanacos and wild birds skimming over the grassy plains and survey the turquiose waters of glacial lakes. Based at a comfortable permanent camp.

One of Chile’s finest short treks


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Chile -  Torres del Paine Circuit >

9 days as part of a tailor-made holiday
Keen hikers may be aware of the famous circuit of the Torres del Paine massif, a challenging 9 day holiday hike with the most rewarding views. It's very satisfying to complete this trek, where you get to see the iconic mountains from all angles, viewing glaciers and lakes along the way.

Patagonia’s ultimate trek with nights under canvas


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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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