Top South America Budget Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 1,289 most popular South America Budget Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 129 tour companies. 1,449 reviews.

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Ecuador - Northern: Ultimate Amazon: Sumaco Foothills & Rio Napo I 2021
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4.8/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Cinereous
  • Undulated
  • Variegated Tinamou
  • Blue-throated Piping Guan
  • Speckled Chachalaca
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"I have traveled on 20 different Rockjumper tours to all parts of the world. Every tour I have been on has ensured that cultural sites are included whenever possible. Their guides are fantastic. They are extremely knowledgeable about the birds of the habitat including their many calls. The guides are friendly with great personalities. Most are young and brimming with enthusiasm. Booking a tour with Rockjumper is easy and they offer many discount opportunities. The office staff quickly answer your questions and work extremely hard to make each tour run smoothly. They also offer Tailormade tours which will arrange a tour for you to anyplace your heart desires."

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Patagonia Walking
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Patagonia
  • Visit Torres del Paine National Park
  • Visit Los Glaciers National Park in Argentina

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"This is a revision of a previously written poor review I wrote of this travel company. There was an unfortunate airline strike at the end of a 2 and 1/2 week trip to Chile and Argentina which caused great confusion and disarray among the travelers, including myself. A confusing series of communications between the local tour operators and myself led me to believe that WWQ had basically left me to my own devices to get myself and my husband home. That was not the case and I would like to set the record straight. They actually did try to make return arrangements but I was not aware of it until after I had made my own. The tour itself was wonderful, all the hotels and tour arrangements were great and WWQ did a great job organizing the tour. Their staff is superb, was always helpful during the pre-trip planning process. I would recommend this company."

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Complete Ecuador
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4.8/5 Excellent
5 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the Middle of the World and live experiences that defy the laws of physics and occur only in this part of the world.
  • Experience the adrenaline as you climb the “End of the World Swing.
  • Enjoy a city tour of Cuenca and its cultural and architectural diversity.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"my first trip knowing the history of quito!!! spectacular!! grateful! Both my guide and driver quality of person! Happy birthday to you! thank you for the experience!! security measures included! Recommended! congratulations! Greetings to my guide!! you are great!"

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Atacama Desert & Altiplano - Trekking Adventure in the Andes of Northern Chile
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5/5 Excellent
23 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Admire the world's highest volcano lake, the Lago Chungará (4.570m /15,000 ft) in the Lauca National Park and then enjoy a typical Andean dish, llaita (seaweed) with goat cheese and potatoes
  • Visit the salt lake ""Salar de Surire"", observe flamencos and vizcachas and relax in the natural Polloquere hot springs
  • Climb the volcanoes Cerro Guane Guane (5.097m/16,720 ft) and Cerro Toco (5.604m/ 18,385 ft) in the middle of the Andean high desert
  • Experience the sunrise at the hissing and steaming Geyser El Tatio and enjoy the sunset in the colorful Valle de la Luna (Moon valley) in the worlds driest desert – the Atacama
  • Visit the former saltpeter mine Humberstone and explore the desert oasis San Pedro de Atacama
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Themes

High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Thank you for diligently planning and coordinating my travels during a crazy time. I didn't think I would feel comfortable traveling internationally, but after going through it, I'm ready to go on my next trip abroad. The Argentinian side of Patagonia was spectacular and the weather and views to/from Fitz Roy completed my vision of the Patagonian mountains. Our group felt very accomplished. Ushuaia was a completely different environment, reminding me of San Francisco - cooler and with beautiful mountains. The team at Ushuaia (Jorge & Marcella) were super accommodating and they made my excursions more enjoyable. The other group participants were all local Argentinians and made me feel welcomed - I've made new friends along the way. I will definitely recommend Ushuaia to anyone traveling to the region. The hikes were equally challenging and the service they provided was excellent. It was a great way to end the trip! Thank you again for the adventures and I hope to see you again soon."

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Extension - Puno & Floating Islands at Titicaca Lake
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"They are just great!!! They have a no-nonsense ambience. The Dormitory is adequate, very clean and comfortable. The food was very tasty, homely and had a good variety. The activities catered to our satisfaction. They are provided with lots of patience. Every staff member is so friendly and they ensure that you enjoy the outing. We were a family with people from all are groups. They took care of every individual needs. Our aged mother was made very comfortable, and they arranged a chair for her at every activity area. We spent almost two days and one night. And we enjoyed every moment. If one is looking for a good outing, this is the place. Total value for money. Above all it's the passion of the staff that makes them better than most places around Bangalore."

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Brazil - Amazon Rainforest Birding Extension (Small Group) 2021
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4.8/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

  • Cryptic Forest Falcon
  • Zigzag & Agami Herons
  • Dark-winged Trumpeter
  • Razor-billed Curassow
  • Bald & Red-fan Parrots
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"I have traveled on 20 different Rockjumper tours to all parts of the world. Every tour I have been on has ensured that cultural sites are included whenever possible. Their guides are fantastic. They are extremely knowledgeable about the birds of the habitat including their many calls. The guides are friendly with great personalities. Most are young and brimming with enthusiasm. Booking a tour with Rockjumper is easy and they offer many discount opportunities. The office staff quickly answer your questions and work extremely hard to make each tour run smoothly. They also offer Tailormade tours which will arrange a tour for you to anyplace your heart desires."

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4 Day Overnight Andes Trekking and Horseback Riding
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4.5/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the Interpretation´s Center where we’ll learn about the flora and the fauna
  • Visit canyon of Rio Toachi and have some nice hours hiking and relaxing at the riverbed
  • Enjoy spectacular mountain Andes views
  • Visit Quilotoa Crater and hike down and up to Chugchilan

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Latin Adventures Tour. Our tour guide, Diageo, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun and just made our overall tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended and will definitely use again!"

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Patagonia Hiking and Chile Ski Special
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Skiing/snowboarding in Valle Nevado
  • Scenic Andes Mountains views
  • Santiago de Chile City Tour
  • Patagonia hiking & Wildlife
  • EcoCamp Patagonia Suite Domes
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Cascada Expediciones is one of the best and easiest travel agencies and tour organizers to deal with. When I first called to get information about EcoCamp, one of their resorts, I didn't know much about Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia and honestly, not much about Chile either. The experience was great! they explained everything about the park and the different tours they offer to Patagonia and they helped me select the best tour based on what my interests were. Claudia, the customer service specialist I worked with, took the time to answer every question and to address every concern I had on multiple calls and email exchanges. They are very passionate about what they do and it shows on the quality of the services. payment through their website was easy and safe and the entire process from first contact to the end of my week-long tour, was seamless. As a traveler, you want experiences that change your life and Cascada knows how to provide that. I plan to book some of the other tours they offer to other parts of Chile and South America."

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South America Budget Trips & Packages Reviews

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Anonymous

Mar 2018

As good as it gets

This trip surpassed my previous Exodus bike trips by a country mile. The scenery was truly outstanding, the cycling manageable while challenging and it was organi...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

A Memorable and Hugely Enjoyable Experience

If you enjoy your scenery,and a good variation in your cycling ( mix of road and off-road ) then this trip is for you. It is quite challenging in parts,but is well...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Excellent apart from the flights

Its a bit difficult to describe this without using the usual clichés; this must be one of the most beautiful places in the World - at least when the sun shines! Ma...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

One bike - two countries.

The snow-clad volcanoes and emerald lakes of the Andes mountains. Gravel tracks, black lava fields and ancient forests of monkey puzzle trees. Crossing the Andes by ...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Awesome Landscapes

This was our fourth Exodus Cycling Trip over the last few years and my favourite so far. The landscapes that we cycled through were simply stunning with snow cappe...

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