15 Bucket List Activities to do in South America

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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 favourite 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 to do in South America!

1. Soak up the sun on Amantani Island, Peru

Relaxing on the reed islands of Lake Titicaca, on board the 'Chinchilla' trip

2. Admire the views of Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia

Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia - on board the 'Condor' trip

3. Get stuck in traffic in the Galapagos Islands

Giant tortoise on a hiking trail in the Galapagos Islands, spotted on the 'Tortuga' trip

4. Meet the Peruvian locals

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

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

See the Molodon Caves in Puerto Natales on board the 'Condor' trip

6. Scale a waterfall in Ecuador

Scale a waterfall in Ecuador on board our 'Tapir' trip

7. Explore an ancient Inca tunnel

Hike the Inca Trail on our 'Jaguar' trip in Peru

8. Cycle through Andean Villages and La Raya Pass, Peru

Cycle La Raya Pass on our Peru adventure tours

9. Hike to the Grey Glacier in Patagonia

Hiking on Grey Glacier on the 'Condor' trip in Patagonia

10. Boat ride into the Amazon Jungle

Boat ride into the Amazon Jungle on our Peru adventure tours

11. Sea Kayak around Isabela Bay, Galapagos Islands

Sea kayak the Galapagos Islands on our 'Tortuga' and 'Iguana' trips

12. Explore Machu Picchu, Peru

Explore Machu Picchu, Peru, on all of our Peru adventure tours

13. Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano, Isabela Island

Standing on Sierra Negra Volcana, Isabela Island on board our 'Tortuga' trip in the Galapagos Islands

14. Hike the multi-day 'W' trek in the Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia

Hike the 'W' trek on our 'Condor' trip in Patagonia

15. Meet the furry locals on the Lares Trail

Meet the local wildlife on Peru's Lares Trail on board our Machu Picchu and Amazon Adventure

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