Hiking and Trekking Tours in South America

The Huaraz Guided Day Tours is a great adventure for people that don’t want to camp, are short on time or want to acclimatize for a high-altitude trek in Cordillera Blanca or Cordillera Huayhuash? Prepare for your trek with this 3-day guided hiking tour that allows you to better acclimatize to the altitude.

Discover the Rainbow Mountain of Peru on this trekking tour! This is a breathtaking two-day trek in Peru’s Vilcanota’s Cordillera on a route called the “Camino Del Apu Ausangate.” This hike takes you to one of the most sacred mountains in the region. The “Apu” is one of the most pristine mountain ecosystems in the world. This trek shows you Vinicuna, the Rainbow Mountain, in all its colourful beauty.

Get a taste of the majesty of the Cordillera Huayhuash mountain chain in the Peruvian Andes on the Short Huayhuash Tour. Locally known as Ichik Huayhuash, “Ichik” means short, and this short trek is the perfect introduction to hiking in the Cordillera Huayhuash.

The Salkantay Trek in Peru is a challenging route that traverses high mountain ranges near Humantay Lake and descends into the edge of the tropical jungle. This private itinerary, exclusively for your group, leads to the magnificent Incan Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. The 5-Day Salkantay Trek takes you through the stunning Vilcabamba Mountain Range, one of the highest in the Andes. Locals consider Salkantay a Sacred Apu, believed to bring rain for their crops. On this trek, you’ll hike along the flanks of the majestic Salkantay Mountain, reaching an altitude of 6,271 meters above sea level. Expect breathtaking views and the opportunity to encounter rare wildlife such as condors and vizcachas. Rated as one of the 25 Best Treks in the World by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, this legendary route promises an unforgettable experience.

The Lares Trek is one of South America’s top alternative routes to Machu Picchu, offering a unique way to experience trekking in Peru. This 4-day adventure takes you deep into the Andes, where you’ll discover ancient villages and the rich traditions of the Quechua people, all while trekking through the stunning mountains of the Sacred Valley.

There are only two ways to reach the Lost City of the Tayronas in Colombia: by helicopter or by foot. The Lost City trek is an incredible trekking adventure through the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains in Colombia, leading to a fascinating archaeological site: The Lost City of the Tayronas.

The classic Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu in 4 days is one of the most famous treks in South America, and for good reason. Mixing history, wildlife, and spectacular scenery, this three-night adventure is an unforgettable experience, with a final destination — Machu Picchu itself — that ranks among the world’s most impressive archaeological sites.

The Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is one of South America’s most iconic treks, offering a unique blend of history, wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. This is a private, guided tour exclusively for your group, ensuring a personalized four-day, three-night journey to the legendary Machu Picchu.

There are many ways travellers can visit Machu Picchu, but only the Inca Trail Tour to Machu Picchu takes you along the route ancient Inca royalty used to approach the city. When you’re on the Inca Trail, you are following in the footsteps of their sacred pilgrimage, all the while being inundated with incredible views of the surrounding Andes Mountains.

Explore the ancient city of Cusco, Peru, trek in the spectacular Peruvian Andes, and watch the sunrise over Machu Picchu on the Lares Trek and Machu Picchu tour. This 7-day guided trekking adventure is the experience of a lifetime and Peru’s mesmerizing Lares Trail.

La Sierra Nevada del Cocuy is a high-altitude mountain range in the eastern Andes mountains in Colombia. Much of this incredible natural area is preserved in the El Cocuy National Natural Park and can be explored on three different trails open within the park. This tour takes you on all three.

Trek through the Andes mountains in the Cusco region, exploring stunning views of Ausangate, the tallest mountain in the region. This Ausangate, Rainbow Mountain Trek and Machu Picchu tour takes you over gorgeous mountain passes where you will see rugged peaks, colorful hills, and turquoise glacial lakes.

Embark on the drive of a lifetime on the 6-Day Chilean Fjords Self-Drive Tour. From the second-largest lake in the country, Lago Llanquihue, the route leads you through spectacular natural settings along the breathtaking Pacific fjord Reloncaví.

Imagine yourself trekking in Peru’s stunning Cordillera Blanca. This trekking tour takes you through the Santa Cruz Valley north of Huaraz, and is perfect for travellers who want a shorter tour that still has spectacular scenery. If you want to see some of the best trekking in Peru, you’ll love the Santa Cruz Trek Tour in Parque Nacional Huascarán.

The Salkantay Trek Guided Tour to Machu Picchu is an incredible adventure that will take you through the heart of the Pedruvian Andes to experience the ancient wonders of the Inca people and the beautifully scenic landscape that they called home.

The Lodge to Lodge Incas Trek in Peru is an unforgettable three-day trek in the Vilcanota´s Cordillera of Peru on a route called the “Camino del Apu Ausangate.” This route takes you in close proximity to the highest Sacred Mountain in the Department of Cusco. The “Apu” is the Bearer of Life and Guardian of one of the most pristine mountain ecosystems in the world.

The Lodge-Based Palomani High Pass Trek takes you up into the mountains of Peru. This three-day trek in the Vilcanota´s Cordillera follows a route called the “Camino del Apu Ausangate.” This route takes you in close proximity to the highest Sacred Mountain in the vicinity of Cusco. The views will be unlike anything you’ve experienced before!

The Bolivian Amazonia Tour is an exhilarating chance to immerse yourself in the wonder of Bolivia’s Amazon jungle, one of the most incredible regions on the planet. The jungle is packed with rare wildlife and plants, and it’s just waiting for you to explore!

Join this amazing guided tour and visit some of the best hiking in Ecuador. Departing from Quito, your tour will take you through the Avenue of the Volcanoes, where you’ll be surrounded by some of the biggest mountains in the Andes. Explore the mind-blowing Ecuadorian Andes on this guided hiking tour.

Discover the incredible beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes on this 5-day guided trekking tour of El Altar. Leave busy Quito behind as you’re transported to another world in Sangay National Park. This tour will allow you to challenge yourself as you trek into the wilderness of the volcano and discover places of natural beauty few people will ever see.

The Aysen Patagonia Tour is a unique self-drive adventure in Chile that whisks you away into the Chilean Andes to journey along Chile’s largest lake, Lago General Carrera. The stunning coastline that paves the way for the Carretera Austral (Route 7) will be your playground on this wondrous Chilean self-guided tour.

Spend a week experiencing the stunning Cordillera Blanca on this partial circuit around Alpamayo. This guided trek on the famous Alpamayo route takes you to stunning mountain lakes, close-ups to massive peaks and across stunning mountain passes in the Peruvian Andes. The Alpamayo trekking tour will take you through some of the most diverse landscapes in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.

The ancient secrets of the Incas have captured the curiosity of more modern people for generations. On this Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu tour Peru, you have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the Inca people, through their capital city of Cusco and down mountain paths high in the Andes.

The Lake District and Volcano Traverse Tour is a carefully crafted trekking adventure connecting three lakes and three volcanoes threw off the beaten trails of the Lakes District region. An epic journey that combines a wide array of experiences that include trekking through the north face of the Osorno Volcano, a boat navigation through the emerald waters of the Lake Todos Los Santos, a two day trekking to cross the valley of the Puntiagudo Volcano and a final hot spring experience at the shore of the Lake Rupanco and the base of the Casablanca Volcano. Four days of a deep connection to nature and to the families of pioneers that live in these remote lands for a life-changing active experience.

The Lodge-Based Three Tambos Trek an amazing four-day tour in the Vilcanota´s Cordillera of Peru on a route called the “Camino del Apu Ausangate.” This route takes you in close proximity to the highest Sacred Mountain in the Department of Cusco. The “Apu” is the Bearer of Life and Guardian of one of the most pristine mountain ecosystems in the world.

You don’t have to be an ultra-experienced hiker to fall in love with the mountains of Bolivia! The Condoriri and Tuni Trek tour gives you a gateway into the Cordillera Real mountains with the help of a guide, so you can hike, camp, and explore all that this special region has to offer.

The 3-Day Guided W Trek in 3 Days is the perfect solution to those with big adventure dreams and limited time. This trekking tour in Chilean Patagonia incorporates the top highlights of the famous W Trek including the Three Towers, the French Valley and mighty Grey Glacier.

Is there any destination more legendary than Patagonia? For some, this is the pinnacle of mountain experience, and the El Calafate to El Chaltén Trekking Adventure is a highlight reel of the most recognizable sights in this pristine area.

Embark on a true adventure, stepping into the shoes of a modern-day pioneer on fresh Andean soil. Experience breathtaking sights from a new perspective as you trek off the beaten path along narrow trails surrounded by scenic farms, crater lakes, and snowcapped volcanoes. Immerse yourself in the local way of life, learning about the region’s geography, history, ecology, and culture from expert guides. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind journey through a land shaped by Mother Nature, with accommodations in charming eco-lodges and colonial haciendas.

Experience one of the most beautiful treks in all of Patagonia, on the 5-Day Self-Guided W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park. Embarking on the W Trek on a self-guided basis will allow you to enjoy this epic trail at your own pace without fixed dates or a guide. You can expect days of hiking filled with mesmerizing scenes of hanging glaciers, sweeping valleys, turquoise lakes, and jaw-dropping peaks on this self-guided adventure tour in Patagonia.