South American Adventure Travel
There is a wealth of exciting South America adventure travel opportunities. You can take an adventure travel trip to Ecuador where you can trek through the jungle, and into the Andes mountains; you can visit the Galapagos Islands, and combine adventure travel with learning Spanish and doing volunteer work or what about a South America adventure travel expedition to Peru, which will immerse you in the culture of an exceptional country and its people.
Adventure Travel in South America Take a South America adventure travel trip to Honduras Scuba Diving Courses ranging from beginner to pro instructor!
South American Adventure Sports Looking for adrenaline-fuelled adventure travel in South America? Look no further. Try Kitesurfing in Costa Rica, or a full-on Venezuela Expedition to visit the Orinoco Delta, trek mountains and Kayak to Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall!
See below for our full range of adventure travel inSouth Americaor find out more about ouradventure travel programmes in other destinations.
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A four-week trip of a lifetime, during which you’ll learn Spanish, volunteer in an orphanage or school, live with a Costa Rican family, sail along the Tárcoles River, bathe in volcanic hot springs and learn about the local fauna.
Get off the tourist trail in a destination that has it all – vast Amazonian lowlands, stunning Andean Mountains and a narrow strip of coastal plain. Trek in the Cordillera Blanca, explore the jungle by dug-out canoe, and discover a truly fascinating cultural heritage.
A trip that combines an incredible variety of sights and experiences: living with an indigenous family, being awed by the world’s biggest salt lake, volunteering on a project, learning to speak Spanish, dancing salsa and much more.
Trek in the Andes, surf on the coast, learn Spanish, go fruit-tasting, make your own chocolate, go canoeing, kayaking and rafting, visit the Inca ruins, practise salsa dancing and volunteer on the Galapagos Islands – leaving might be hard!
Embark on a life changing marine odyssey and feast your eyes on rare and beautiful species as you travel from the shores of Mozambique to coast of Costa Rica. Mozambique – Sri Lanka – Peru – Costa Rica
Take a unique and memorable trip around Peru - trek to Machu Picchu, learn the lingo and dance the dance, haggle at the markets, visit an alpaca farm, work with local children, sail around Lake Titicaca and more.
The Galapass Introduction is the perfect jumpstart to any trip to the Galapagos Islands. We will help you get there and get settled in. You'll then have the freedom to decide on your next adventure with the support of our staff.
Experience Ecuador through Spanish lessons, cooking classes, trips around Quito, community and conservation projects in the Andes and the Amazon, horseback rides, sunbathing on the beaches, surfing, scuba diving, a night forest walk and lots more!
Get totally immersed in Peruvian culture as you’re taken to Lima, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu and Huascaran National Park in the Andes. You’ll also study Spanish, stay with a Quechua India family and more besides.
We’ve spiced up our complete South America gap year option with a Galapagos adventure! Combine volunteering with intrepid exploration, a linguistic challenge and a trip to these awe-inspiring islands! Ecuador - Galapagos Islands - Peru – Bolivia
From the busy streets of Quito to the awe-inspiring and tranquil beauty of the ancient Inca ruins, take in the most incredible sights and experiences of South America! Ecuador - Peru - Bolivia
An action-packed, adrenaline-pumping holiday that will have you kite surfing, learning Spanish, white water rafting, cooking traditional dishes, surfing, dancing the Latino way and more – all amid seriously spectacular scenery!
Peru has an amazing amount to offer - and this trip gives you everything. After visiting the Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines, Cusco and the Sacred Valley you will embark on the Inca Trail to discover Machu Picchu!
Do something completely different in stunning surroundings – kite surfing! You’ll learn to glide across the waves of the Pacific Ocean and if you wish, you can take language lessons and discover the culture in San José.
Step back in time in Cusco, once the capital of the Inca civilization. Trek into the Peruvian Andes and explore the ancient pathways the Incas once followed. Marvel at the spectacular ruins of Machu Picchu before enjoying a soak in the hot springs at Aguas Calientes.
Join this tour and experience a 6,000km overland adventure! Starting in Ecuador's mountain capital city of Quito, we travel through the Amazon jungle, down the Pan American Highway to Lima and finish in La Paz, the world's highest city.
Experience the stunning Andes and amazing Amazon jungle on this flexible and fun bus pass around Ecuador. Get off the beaten track without missing out on the major stops along the way.
Experience surfing, snorkelling, National Parks and abundant wildlife on this flexible bus pass around some of the best parts of Ecuador. Get off the beaten track without missing out on the major stops along the way.
A classic train ride through the mountains to Machu Picchu is the thrilling end to this 14-day adventurous tour of Peru. You will combine domestic flights and a mixture of local transport to discover the incredible Colca Canyon, Lake Titicaca and more!
