Top South America Budget Hiking Trips & Packages 2025/2026

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• Trek to the crater rim of the Sierra Negra volcano
• Enjoy plenty of island walks to discover the Galapagos landscape
• Experience incredible wildlife-viewing and photographic opportunities with near-tame animals
• Snorkel with iridescent fish, playful sea lions and turtles
• Island hop by motorboat but sleep in hotels and lodges

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• Begin in Barcelona, sporting fabulous food, stunning coastline and a vibrant atmosphere that has attracted worldwide acclaim. You’ll want to spend more time here beforehand!
• The fortified medieval city of Pamplona is a great place to discover on foot. Weave through the city's winding alleyways to the Gothic Cathedral and walk down the street of the famous running of the bulls.
• Logrono is bursting with delicious local produce and wine, just waiting to be enjoyed on an included pinxtos crawl and winery tour. Delicioso!
• Take a long siesta on the golden beaches of San Sebastian, one of Spain's most scenic coastal destinations. As the sun goes down, join the crowds as they come out to play among the city's exciting nightlife.
• The Art Walk in Madrid is every art lover's dream. In one small stretch you can browse the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the Reina Sofia and the Prado, one of the world's most celebrated galleries.

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• Enjoy a remote full-service camping trek through the beautiful Vilcabamba range
• Connect the Salkantay Trail and classic Inca Trail for the ultimate inca trail trek
• Marvel at Mount Salkantay and its glaciers
• Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
• Spend four nights in Cuzco, the old Inca capital

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• Trek the classic Inca Trail
• Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
• Rest and refresh after your trek with overnight in charming Aguas Calientes
• Take jungle walks and boat rides to explore the Amazon Rainforest
• Visit the markets and museums of Cuzco

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• Hike one of the oldest pilgrim routes in the world
• Collect stamps for your Pilgrim's Passport along the way
• Receive your Compostela certificate – without waiting in the lengthy lines!
• Spend a full free day exploring Santiago de Compostela, the magical capital of Galicia

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• Walk the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate
• Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
• Rest and refresh after your trek with overnight in charming Aguas Calientes
• Spend three nights deep in the Amazon Rainforest
• Explore Lake Titicaca, with a homestay on one of the islands

Highlights

• Walk the classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via the Sun Gate
• Experience two unique visits to Machu Picchu for photos and fully guided exploration
• Rest and refresh after your trek with overnight in charming Aguas Calientes
• Explore Cuzco, the old Inca capital
• See the mysterious Nazca Lines

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• Trek among the stunning granite peaks of Torres del Paine National Park and the Fitzroy Massif
• Spend four nights inside Torres Del Paine National Park to do the W Trek
• Visit Perito Moreno Glacier and watch huge icebergs calve from the glacier into Lake Argentino
• Experience funky El Chalten, the trekking and climbing capital of Argentina