Top South America Budget History Trips & Packages 2025/2026

Our 252 most popular South America Budget History Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 61 tour companies. 501 reviews.

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Essential Peru
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca

Highlights

  • Discover Machu Picchu by train with guided tour
  • Enjoy a homestay on the traditional island of Amantani in Lake Titicaca
  • See Colca Canyon and its soaring condors
  • Wander through the colonial city of Arequipa and the Santa Catalina Convent
  • Drive deep into the Andean highlands and the Apurimac Valley

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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Peru Explorer
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Inca Trail, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Ollantaytambo

Highlights

  • Discover the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the colonial cities of Cuzco and Arequipa
  • Have the option to walk the classic Inca Trail at no extra cost
  • Spend two nights deep in the Amazon
  • Visit the traditional island communities of Lake Titicaca
  • See beautiful Arequipa plus Colca Canyon and its condors

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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Galapagos: In Darwin's Footsteps
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Darwin, Galapagos, Quito, San Cristobal

Highlights

  • 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

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Photography, National Parks

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The Salkantay Trek
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Salkantay

Highlights

  • 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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Themes

Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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Inca & Amazon Adventure Family Holiday
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Inca Trail, Lima, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • 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

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly

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Machu Picchu & Galapagos
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cusco, Darwin, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Machu Picchu, Quito

Highlights

  • Visit Machu Picchu to discover the incredible Lost City of the Incas
  • Discover historic Cuzco, former capital of the vast Inca empire
  • Optional day walk on the Inca Trail at no extra cost (please request at the time of booking)
  • Spend seven nights on a small catamaran in the Galapagos Islands
  • Enjoy the wildlife and volcanic landscapes of the Galapagos

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Education / Learning, Photography, National Parks

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Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica: Explorers and Kings
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands Islands, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Discover the fascinating history of the Falkland Islands
  • Explore South Georgia, with its remarkable history and spectacular wildlife
  • Visit the stunning Antarctic Peninsula
  • Incredible wildlife viewing including seabirds, penguins, seals and whales
  • Travel on a small expedition vessel
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

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Inca Trail & the Amazon Rainforest
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo

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
  • Spend three nights deep in the Amazon Rainforest
  • Explore Lake Titicaca, with a homestay on one of the islands
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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South America Budget History Trips & Packages Reviews

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Oct 2018

Essential Peru

This was a fabulous adventure! Recounting it to friends at home, it seems incredible that we saw and experienced so much - or travelled so many miles in a relativ...

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Oct 2018

Awesome Peru

Very long bus rides but to great places. Beautiful sunny day at Machu Picchu. Fernando - very enthusiastic, full of detailed knowledge, always keen to do the best...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

An amazing trip of a life-time!

This was my first experience of Exodus and I was very impressed. All of the communication prior to travelling was excellent and this continued with my arrival in ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Brilliant Adventure

What a brilliant time we had on our recent visit to Peru. From the moment we met our guide Sebastian at Lima airport the fun started. The itinerary was full on but...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Qué paja el Perú !

Before I went on this holiday, anyone I talked to about Peru seemed to equate it principally with Machu Picchu and Inka trails. Frankly, as beautiful and wondrous...

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