Top South America Budget Hiking Tours & Packages 2025/2026

Our 203 most popular South America Budget Hiking Tours & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 57 tour companies. 528 reviews.

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Experience the Galapagos
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4.3/5 Great
7 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit Galapagos Islands
  • Discover Isabela Island, Bartolomé Island
  • Visit Seymour Island, a spectacular place to hike and enjoy the scenery
  • Explore the famous “Muro de las Lágrimas” and “Mirador Orchidia” viewpoint
  • Visit Giant Tortoise Breeding Center

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"I recently took a trip to Kenya and I cannot imagine any other tour operator doing a better job. Let's start at the beginning. My flight from the US landed first in London and then a second flight was to have gone to Kenya. The airline nightmare began with AA being two hours late causing me to miss my next flight on British Air. BA had given my flight away before I got off the plan and had no acceptable replacement. I spent three days and nights at Heathrow airport forcing me to miss those days of my tour. I stood in lines hours long at the airport and my second replacement flight never left the ground after being held hostage in the plane for hours. I was ready to go home. My phone would not work much of the time in the airport, but I was finally able to contact Best Singles Travel. They figured out a way to arrange for a driver to meet me at the Nairobi airport three days after my trip began and take me to Samburu, a five hour drive where the group was then located. If it had not been for this effort in figuring out a way for me to meet my group then this trip would have been lost for me. And what a shame that would have been because once I finally arrived it was magical. I saw every animal as well as much of the countryside driving all over even with missing three days. The lodges were picturesque with monkeys playing on expansive grounds, wild birds and animals, beautiful colored geckos, mountains and streams in the background where the sun met a landscape expanding as far as the eye could see producing sunsets like those seen in National Geographics. Oh, did I mention the food? No US chemicals. Just organically grown and delicious. If anyone reading this decides to travel to Kenya then I hope you stop to see David Sheldrick's rescued baby elephants. I am grateful that Best Singles Travel and Patrick, our knowledgeable considerate tour guide, took the time, effort and resources to make the remainder of this trip happen for me because now I cannot imagine having missed it. This trip was organized, included lovely memorable hotels/lodges and attentive to our needs."

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Best of the Portuguese Camino
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By UTracks
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
62 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Coimbra, Lisbon, Porto, Santiago

Highlights

  • Following in the footsteps of pilgrims along the medieval trail to Santiago de Compostela
  • Enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow walkers
  • Staying at specially selected hotels and a parador and eating at hotels and restaurants with delicious local dishes
  • Visiting Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto and Santiago de Compostela
  • Experiencing the highlights of the Portuguese Camino

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Guided Camino Walk - Sarria to Santiago
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By UTracks
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
62 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Santiago

Highlights

  • Walking the last 115km of the Camino de Santiago with a knowledgeable guide and a group of fellow walkers
  • Staying at friendly, family run hotels and eating at hotels and restaurants with delicious local dishes
  • Reaching Santiago on foot and experiencing the famous pilgrims mass
  • Experiencing the history of the ancient pilgrimage route

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Best of the Spanish Camino
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By UTracks
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
62 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bilbao, Leon, Pamplona, Santiago

Highlights

  • Following in the footsteps of pilgrims along the medieval trail to Santiago de Compostela passing by churches and crosses marking the famous route
  • Enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow walkers
  • Staying at friendly, family run hotels and eating at hotels and restaurants with delicious local dishes
  • Visiting Bilbao and the fabulous cities of Pamplona, Burgos, Leon and Santiago with their wealth of religious and historic treasures
  • Experiencing the highlights of the Camino Trail

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Portuguese Coastal Camino - Viana do Castelo to Santiago
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By UTracks
preferred
4.8/5 Excellent
62 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Santiago

Highlights

  • Enjoying a quieter pilgrimage route
  • Experiencing culinary delights
  • Enjoying the mix of scenery from the coast to the greenery of Galicia
  • Walking to the fabled church of Santiago de Compostela

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Machu Picchu & Peru
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Amazing views of the historic city of Cusco
  • Exclusive one of a kind cultural exchange with an indigenous community in the Andes
  • Experience Machu Picchu: “The Lost City of the Incas” and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World
  • A full day adventure to the Rainbow Mountain
  • World renowned Peruvian gastronomy
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"I had an amazing time on the Costa Rica starter trip. This was my first time traveling solo and U30X was a great way for me to safely see another part of the world and meet new people. Our trip leaders were Adrian and Delphine; they were very knowledgeable and fun. It felt more like we were just hanging out with our friends who happened to know a lot about the country rather than following around tour guides."

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Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu - 5D/4N
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By Action Peru Treks
Local Expert
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The Ancascocha Trek to Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes is a remarkable trail that remains off the beaten path. It is listed as one of National Geographic’s 20 dream hikes on their World Best Hikes list. The trek wanders through traditional villages like Chillipahua and its namesake Ancascocha (3.700 m / 12.136 ft). Along the way, it humps over big passes, including the high point at the Huayanay Pass (4.550 m / 14.925 ft), and takes in views of towering 6.266 m / 20.551 ft) Apu Salkantay.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Photography, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"The 4 day inca trail trek is an experience of a lifetime. We were lucky with the weather - cold in the early morning starts, but luckily no rain or snow. Certianly need to dress for all seasons as it does warm up during the day. The overnight stays in the tents were basic but with the nice touch of warm water delivered in the morning for a quick wake-up wash. So many stairs but worth it for the scenery..Thanks Action Peru Treks."

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Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - 2D/1N
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By Action Peru Treks
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The two-day Inca Trail with camping involves six to eight hours of hiking, passing the Inca sight of Chachabamba, Wiñay Wayna, and ending at the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu. It’s followed by a night camping at the base of Machu Picchu where the dinner and breakfast would be be cooked by our professional chef plus a day exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu on day 2.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Train & Rail Journeys, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"The 4 day inca trail trek is an experience of a lifetime. We were lucky with the weather - cold in the early morning starts, but luckily no rain or snow. Certianly need to dress for all seasons as it does warm up during the day. The overnight stays in the tents were basic but with the nice touch of warm water delivered in the morning for a quick wake-up wash. So many stairs but worth it for the scenery..Thanks Action Peru Treks."

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South America Budget Hiking Tours & Packages Reviews

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Jan 2018

Galapagos

The most fabulous trip, worth every penny, saw so much , great accommodation, well organised trips ! Two weeks spent with a lovely bunch of people seeing Seeing th...

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Jan 2018

Galapagos

An enjoyable trip Walking Excellent Enjoy the trip An enjoyable trip

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Fascinating wildlife on land and in the sea

Loved this island hopping adventure exploring the Galapagos on land and by sea. Going snorkling for the first time I was apprehensive but ended up loving it. This ...

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Jan 2018

Spectacular Galápagos

From snorkelling with sharks, sea turtles and sea horses to watching giant tortoises, swimming iguanas, dancing blue-footed boobies, leaping manta rays, penguins a...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

An amazing adventure with awesome wildlife

This was a full-on trip, early morning starts with full days of activity - but SO worth it! Each of the 4 islands visited were very different in both their landsca...

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