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Discover the wonders of South America on a 9-day adventure with Adventure Life. From exploring Ecuador's Andean Cloud Forest to biking down the slopes of the Pinchincha Volcano and horseback riding across the páramo, there are endless opportunities for discovery and excitement. Taste Argentina's delectable cuisine, visit local markets, and enjoy wine tastings, or embark on a journey to Peru to learn about Inca history at Machu Picchu and visit the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. For the adventurous souls, the Patagonia Hiking Express tour offers challenging hikes to the Base of the Towers and ice trekking on Perito Moreno Glacier. Take a hotel-based tour in the Galapagos for hiking, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing, or join a luxurious Amazon & Machu Picchu expedition. Experience Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas or challenge yourself with the Classic Salkantay Trek. Whether you're into hiking, wildlife viewing, or cultural exploration, Adventure Life has the perfect 9-day tour to satisfy your wanderlust. Contact one of our Trip Planners for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Devil's Cauldron Waterfall in Banos
$2,055
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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary
  • Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
  • Visit bustling Otavalo Market
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park
  • Enjoy various activities in Baño
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy some of our favorite destinations in Ecuador on this nine-day tour through the Ecuadorian Andes. Start in the colonial capital city of Quito where you'll find spectacular churches dating from the 1500's and a bustling city sprawling up the slopes of the 15,000 foot Pichincha Volcano. …
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Incredible Cotopaxi
$2,611
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Ecuador Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
  • Bike down the slopes of Pinchincha
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Raft down Class III rapids
  • Horseback ride across the páramo
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Quito
Activities:
Biking, Hacienda, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Land, Local Market, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Travel by raft, bike, and horseback while exploring four of Ecuador's ecosystems: high altitude Andean forest, paramo (grassland), cloud forest, and glaciers on Cotopaxi Volcano. Jump right into the action with a fast-paced mountain bike descent down Pichincha Volcano to begin your Ecuador …
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Wines of Europe
$5,315
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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Salta's colorful markets
  • Visit a local family goat farm
  • Tour vineyards with an oenologist
  • Attend an Andean cooking class
Activities:
Cooking Classes, Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Argentina is widely known for its traditional cuisine and flavorful wines -- and this Argentina trip lets you find out exactly why it's so celebrated! You will also have the chance to visit a number of culture-rich villages and some of northern Argentina's most spectacular landscapes where …
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We couldn't get enough of the rainbow!
$1,986
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Discover Peru

Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Learn Inca history at Machu Picchu
  • See Lake Titicaca's floating island
  • Visit prominent Inca sites
  • Tour the colonial city of Cusco
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. Visit Machu Picchu and wander through village markets where ancient traditions live on in the hearts of the Andean people. …
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Trekking in Patagonia
$4,150
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Patagonia Hiking Express

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to the Base of the Towers
  • Premier day hikes in El Chalten
  • Ice trekking on Perito Moreno
  • Explore all that Patagonia offers
Activities:
Hiking
Activity Level:
Challenging
Spend nine days trekking through the Patagonian landscape on this Patagonia Hiking Express tour. Explore Perito Moreno Glacier, the Fitz Roy Range, Laguna Torre, El Calafate, Torres del Paine, and more. Hike through glaciers, past massifs, to lagoons, and through glaciated mountain ranges. Enjoy …
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The beautiful colorful shores of the Galapagos.
$5,095
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Hiking Galapagos

Hotel-Based Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerro de Las Tijeretas
  • Trek to a fresh water lake
  • Learn about local conservation
  • Explore Tortuga Bay
Activities:
Hiking, Land Exploration, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Hike through the archipelago's remarkably surreal landscape on this unique land-based Galapagos adventure. The Hiking Galapagos tour is perfect for the traveler that prefers his or her tours active, while also allowing for plenty of flexibility and time to explore the various sites. The tour …
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Zodiac trip to see penguins.
$4,275
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Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas

9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Explore Ushuaia, founded in 1884
  • Spend two days at Cape Horn
  • Learn about famous navigators
  • Understand glaciation's effect
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The end of the world awaits you on the expedition cruise ship MVStella Australison a journey that retraces much of Darwin’s route through the Fuegian Archipelago aboard HMSBeagle. This eight-day Punta Arenas excursion features the legendary Cape Horn, historic Wulaia Bay, spectacular Glacier …
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Lounging iguana on South Plaza Island, Galapagos
$14,495
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Western & Eastern Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore Tagus Cove
  • Marvel at Urbina Bay
  • Visit Santa Cruz highlands
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail on a 9-day, exciting trip to the Western and Eastern Galapagos Islands aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise, starting with a flight to Baltra Island. Explore Bachas Beach for relaxation and wildlife encounters, including sea turtles. Discover Tagus Cove and Urbina Bay, spotting flightless …
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Llamas in Machu Picchu
$3,052
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Classic Salkantay Trek

Via Hidroelectrica - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Travel the Salkantay Trail
  • Visit local communities
  • Explore Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends:
Cusco / Cusco
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Camping, Hiking, Land
Activity Level:
Challenging
This 5-day trekking route leading to Machu Picchu is a less traveled alternative to the Inca Trail. The Incasconsidered Salkantay to be one of the main deities controlling weather due to its location.The stunning views of Salkantay and Lake Humantay are highlights on this trek. Start hiking from …
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Whitewater rafting adventure tour of Chile's Rio Futaleufu
$6,050
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Futaleufu Wild Whitewater

9 Day Itinerary
  • Tackle world famous rapids
  • Explore stunning valleys & canyons
  • Kayak the stunning Rio Azul
  • Choose from many activities at camp
Activities:
Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Challenging
Patagonia's Futaleufu offers some of the best whitewater rafting in the world. This Chilean river adventure begins in Puerto Varas before traveling further into the heart of Patagonia. Days are spent splashing down the river, through Class III, IV, and even a Class V rapid! Luxury camping, …
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins
$8,390
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Wild Peru Escape: Amazon & Machu Picchu

9 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin II
  • Explore with indigenous guides
  • Skiff or walk thru the rainforest
  • Make personal kayak explorations
  • Discover a profusion of wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Lima / Nauta
Activities:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, River Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join the luxurious Delfin II to discover the pristine upper reaches of the legendary Amazon on this 9-day voyage. There seems to be a pulse to the Amazon - a kind of undercurrent.Spend unforgettable days in a seldom-seen, cathedral of green, along inky waters that at oncerelax and invigorate.Wild …
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A tour of Rio de Janeiro includes Sugarloaf Mountain
$2,117
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Buenos Aires, Iguazu, and Rio de Janeiro

9 Day Itinerary
  • Take in a Tango Show
  • Explore both sides of Iguazu Falls
  • Take a cogwheel train up Corcovado
  • Enjoy sunset over Copacabana beach
Activities:
Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This captivating tour includes Argentina's Buenos Aires, Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, and Iguazu Falls, located on the Brazil and Argentina border. Explore two of South America's most vibrant cities, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, but also escape into the countryside to experience the …
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Sea lions bask in the sun on the beach
$8,244
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Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin’s Footsteps

9 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Visit Cerro Colorado
  • Observe friendly sea lions
  • Admire South Plaza's natural beauty
  • Snorkel & kayak at Gardner Bay
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Baltra
Activities:
Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Start this incredible Galapagos adventure in Baltra. Stop at the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Breeding Centre and be introduced to the beauty of the famous Galapagos giant tortoise and to the important scientific work that continues to be performed on the islands. Visit the world-famous Charles Darwin …
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Go sightseeing for whales.
$4,275
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Learn about the great navigators
  • Understand glaciation's effects
  • Investigate local flora
  • Learn about Magellanic penguins
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The end of the world awaits you on the expedition cruise ship MVStella Australison a journey that retraces much of Darwin’s route through the Fuegian Archipelago aboard HMSBeagle. This eight-day Ushuaia excursion features the legendary Cape Horn, historic Wulaia Bay, spectacular Glacier …
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
$5,200
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Western & Eastern Islands

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Visit Bachas Beach
  • Spot marine wildlife
  • Admire Tagus Cove's seabirds
  • Discover Alcedo volcano
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this 9-day expedition aboard M/Y Monserrat. Sail through Bachas Beach, where your first exploration of the Galapagos begins. Here you can relax, swim in its crystalline waters, and spot all sorts of marine wildlife. As the cruise continues, encounter flightless cormorants, penguins, giant …
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Cape Horn Biosphere
$2,997
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Darwin's Route from Punta Arenas

9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Explore beautiful Wulaia Bay
  • Visit historical Ushuaia
  • Hike at Garibaldi Glacier
  • Admire Andean condors
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The outer edge of the world awaits on an adventurous 9-day journey along the same waterways that inspired Charles Darwin. This itinerary retraces much of the route the renowned British naturalist took through the Fuegian Archipelago aboard HMSBeaglein the 1830s, a voyage that inspired him to …
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Pier at Puerto Montt, Chile
$5,995
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego
  • Visit the Garibaldi Fjord
  • See wildlife in Magdalena Island
  • Cross the Gulf of Penas
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
Activities:
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on the Magellan Explorer for this 9-day Patagonia and Chilean Fjords cruise. In Chilean Patagonia, one of the southernmost regions of the world, sail between massive blue-hued glaciers and the sharp peaks of the Andes mountains. This untamed terrain is home to fjords, channels, and islets …
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Mountains of the Salta province in northwest Argentina
$4,495
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Northwest Trek

9 Day Itinerary
  • Tour the ruins of Quilmes
  • Hike Las Conchas Gorge
  • Trek the Cachi Mountains
  • Explore the colonial town of Salta
Activities:
Camping, Hiking, Land
Activity Level:
Challenging
During this Argentina travel, we'll take a trip back in time to discover the cultural legacy of the ancient Incas, Diaguita, and the Spanish conquistadors, set against the backdrop of the magnificent peaks of the Andes. Hike among an array of strangely shaped and polychromatic desert landforms …
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They answered every question and concern that I had and put me at ease. Very excited for this once in a life-time trip.
Customer Tim
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I am a returning client to Adventure Life and am very pleased with their commitment to put together a great trip. Clara replied and clarified to any and all questions we had.
Claire Palmer
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Jessica was very responsive to my questions and never balked when I asked her to go back and find more options. She really worked hard to find the right cruise for us.
Amy Siegel
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3 days ago
Friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable, timely. They have made us feel very comfortable for our trip!
Gregg Chamberlain
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Adventure Life took care of a lot of details for me because I flew separately and met up with the group at the start of the trip. On the return they dropped me off in Cantania and flew back to the UK as one group. I was the only American on the Exodus trip which was not a problem. Communication between the two companies was good.
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