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63 South America Transformative Trips & Packages trips. Tours from 27 tour companies. 94 reviews.

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Amazon Rainforest Adventure
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Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve been recognized by major travel publications for their pioneering adventure travel expertise that spans back to their founding in 1979.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Cruise along the Napo River. Seated comfortably in your covered motorboat,
  • Visit to the Quito community for a lesson on local culture, After that, another short hike will put us at our second clay lick of the day for another round of unique viewing
  • You'll discover how the community has evolved over the years for the better, developing leaps and bounds in areas such as health care and education
  • As we canoe away from this awesome area, otters, monkeys and rare bids will be around to bid us farewell.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I have travelled with ROW numerous times, including four trips on the Rogue River. Every trip has been wonderful and every person associated with ROW has been nice, knowledgeable, professional and fun. The Rogue is a great river and the trip is an excellent one for two people or a large group—and I have done both. I’ve taken both of my kids, one time each, and have organized groups of colleagues twice; most recently in 2019 when 14 of us gathered. The guides at ROW are great and help to make the trip very enjoyable. The scenery, lodging and the wonderful outdoors including warm air and refreshing water, make for a wonderful escape from the everyday routine. The fact that this trip offers beds and indoor plumbing is a nice benefit and allows those who have an aversion to camping a chance to see the wilderness. I have recommended ROW and the Rogue trip more times than I can count and my group has already reserved our trip for 2021. What are you waiting for?"

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Patagonia EcoCamp
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve been recognized by major travel publications for their pioneering adventure travel expertise that spans back to their founding in 1979.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Kayaking through fields of luminescent blue icebergs
  • Trekking along sinuous mountain ridges through Torres del Paine National Park
  • Conquering Ascencio Valley and gazing up from the base of Las Torres
  • Paddling Serrano River and Patagonian fjords, passing by the Southern Patagonian Ice Field

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I have travelled with ROW numerous times, including four trips on the Rogue River. Every trip has been wonderful and every person associated with ROW has been nice, knowledgeable, professional and fun. The Rogue is a great river and the trip is an excellent one for two people or a large group—and I have done both. I’ve taken both of my kids, one time each, and have organized groups of colleagues twice; most recently in 2019 when 14 of us gathered. The guides at ROW are great and help to make the trip very enjoyable. The scenery, lodging and the wonderful outdoors including warm air and refreshing water, make for a wonderful escape from the everyday routine. The fact that this trip offers beds and indoor plumbing is a nice benefit and allows those who have an aversion to camping a chance to see the wilderness. I have recommended ROW and the Rogue trip more times than I can count and my group has already reserved our trip for 2021. What are you waiting for?"

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Amazon SUP Adventure
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Quito
  • Experience the Amazon from the water with this stand up paddle board expedition
  • Visit the Siona community, a local indigenous village
  • Enjoy one last Amazonian sunrise

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Great experience! On the Inca Trail, our guide, Jose Luis was outstanding! The group of porters/cooks/assistants made our journey incredible! Our guide for the W trail was great also! He took care of many small details that made out journey a great one."

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Custom Designed Trip
Lodging level
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Physical level
N/A

Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Bolivia Discovery
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the winding streets and markets of la paz
  • Experience the salar de uyuni and high mountain wilderness by 4x4
  • Discover colonial cities and historic cultures in bolivia

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Inca Empire
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Trek the inca trail to machu picchu
  • Explore the pre-incan ruins of tiahuanaco
  • Witness life on lake titicaca
  • Soak in the views and culture of the sacred valley

Themes

Cultural, Trekking & Expeditions, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Treasures of Cuba
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Salsa dance with the locals
  • Walk in che guevara's footsteps
  • Gain insight on cuban life at casa particular stays
  • Explore breathtaking beaches

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I booked a trip using travelstride with G Adventure, 2 days before my planned travel date, I got an email from Travelstride that there was an error in the price and I have to pay an extra 370$, otherwise I can get a refund. Because it was only 2 days from my planned travel date, I couldn't argue or change my plan and I had to pay the extra money. When I met the group I was surprised to know that what I originaly paid without the extra 370$ was already 400$ more that what others had paid for the same trip. In addition to that my room mate didn't maintain any hygiene standards in the room and didn't even respond to greeting. When I told G Adventure about it, they said that I need to communicate with him and open my heart and they can't do anything about it!!!! So please don't book with them and if you happen to book with them, then please ensure that you are paying half the advertised price."

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Year In Patagonia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • This is an outdoor leadership course designed for 18 years and older
  • Learn wilderness and leadership skills on expeditions and in classrooms
  • Learn a range of skills at world’s most remote and beautiful places
  • Cherish a totally unique experience

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Climbing & Mountaineering, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Great Wilderness courses!"

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Patagonia Backpacking & Service
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Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • This is a leadership course designed for ages 18 and Up
  • Build core skills: Learn and practice wilderness, teamwork and leadership skills. Form a crew that supports and encourages one another, and in the thick of challenges, discover there is more in you than you know.
  • Practice Outward Bound values: Learn to incorporate Outward Bound values into everyday life by pushing your own limits and seeking challenge as an opportunity for personal growth.
  • Demonstrate mastery: As the course nears the end, take on more leadership and decision-making responsibilities. Work together to apply new skills and achieve team goals during this final phase of the expedition.
  • What you’ll learn: Return home a stronger, more resilient individual. Discover increased self-confidence, improved leadership, and a desire to make a difference.

Themes

Education / Learning, High Adventure, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"For me Outward Bound had entirely the opposite effect it hopes to. It left me doubting myself and with diminished sense of self worth. Due to all the talk of being strong and doing hard things and we can all do hard things etc, it made me blame myself. It wasn’t me. It was the experience."

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South America Transformative Trips & Packages Reviews

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Betty

Nov 2016

Provided byG Adventures

G tours should be responsible for vehicle's maintenance ei

G tours should be responsible for vehicle's maintenance ei. Two flat tire on same truck no tread on tires. It would be good to travel to Boliva jungle area. Overall ...

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Angela

Nov 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Bolivia provided a much better experience than i expected

Bolivia provided a much better experience than i expected. Some tips to help the CEO though. I asked why he didn't give us 'g' purple baggage tags like they did in P...

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Lisa

Nov 2016

Provided byG Adventures

A great adventure in an authentic country with an interesting history and culture

A great adventure in an authentic country with an interes...

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Martyn

Oct 2016

Provided byG Adventures

A fasinating tour showing the key areas and towns across Bolivia which I really enjoyed

A fasinating tour showing the key areas and towns across Bolivia which I really enjoyed

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Lynnette

Sep 2016

Provided byG Adventures

Salt flats were great, Sucre was beautiful city

Salt flats were great, Sucre was beautiful city. Had an ex...

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