Best 15 Things to Do in South America

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15 Bucket List Activities to do in South America

We've been running trips in South America for over a decade now and this has given us plenty of time to come up with the ultimate South America bucket list – made up of adventures in the places we know and love the most; Peru, Patagonia, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Our South America adventure tours are packed with a raft of physical activities, showcasing a culture that is rich in history and amazing food, with exceptional service interwoven amongst some of the most incredible views on the planet.

Seeing the world from your tour bus window is not the way we roll, which is why we've selected 15 of our favorite activities to do in South America. Activities that will allow you to embrace, experience, and enjoy all that this amazing continent has to offer You may have previously created your own bucket list, however we're confident to say that you'll be needing a second list after seeing these 15 Bucket List Activities of things to do in South America!

1. Immerse yourself in ancient history in Peru

Four hikers stand on a stone path surrounded by ancient Inca ruins with massive fitted stone walls

Roam the magnificent Sacsayhuamān Fortress in Peru on our Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure.

2. Admire the views of Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia

Icebergs floating in glacial lake with jagged ice cliff wall rising behind under blue sky

Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia - on board the Patagonia Hiking Adventure trip.

3. Get stuck in traffic in the Galapagos Islands

Giant Galápagos tortoise walking on a moss-covered path surrounded by lush green forest vegetation

Giant tortoise on a hiking trail in the Galapagos Islands, spotted on the Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure trip.

4. Meet the Peruvian locals

Four women in colorful traditional Andean clothing and straw hats smile at the camera by a lakeside mountain landscape

We'll always find time to engage with the locals on all our adventures.

5. Explore the Molodon Caves, in Puerto Natales, Patagonia

Group of tourists exploring a large cave with sandy floor and dramatic rock formations overhead

See the Molodon Caves in Puerto Natales on board the Patagonia Hiking Adventure trip.

6. Experience the wildlife of the Amazon Jungle, Peru

Small yellow monkey with distinctive facial markings perched on a branch surrounded by green foliage in a rainforest setting

The Amazon River jungle is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. Experience the diverse wildlife from a vast variety of monkeys, to sloths, to pink dolphins on our Machu Picchu and Amazon Adventure.