South America | Travel & Adventures
It's hard to imagine a time when Patagonia and Machu Picchu were only explored through history books, but not long ago this was the case. In fact, during our 40 years of traveling to South America, MTS became the first US company to lead adventures to Patagonia, the now famous Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu, and the Galápagos Islands.
Award-winning Trips. Trek to Machu Picchu on our Andean adventure selected by National Geographic Traveler as 50 Tours of a Lifetime; explore the spectacular glaciers of Patagonia on our hiking adventures; or cruise with us to the Galápagos, as featured in The New York Times & USA Today.
Pioneers in South America Travel. Besides becoming the first US company to introduce visitors to Patagonia & the Inca Trail, MTS led the first ever commercial climb of Aconcagua—the tallest mountain in the Americas—in 1972, and the first rafting descents of Chile's Bio-Bio & Baker Rivers in 1978 and 1992, respectively.
Book now! Our South America travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Local Office, Local Guides. Over our 40 years of exploring South America, MTS has become part of the local community with offices in both Chile and the Galápagos. Our guides are natural leaders and accomplished climbers who have worked with us for decades—plus most are true locals born in South America.
Choice Accommodations. After an inspiring day of hiking and touring, recount your tales and recharge with a gourmet feast. Then, slumber in a range of accommodations that match your chosen adventure – from luxury lodges to nicely-appointed camping (preassembled for you!).
Mix & Match Trips to See it All. If this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit South America, go big! We have lots of extension trip options to add to your primary adventure. If you're trekking to Machu Picchu, why not also visit the Amazon rainforest and the Galápagos Islands? We can put together a customer itinerary, so you can really see it all.
Book now! Our South America travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.

Browse Most Popular Trips:
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Machu Picchu & the Andes
Machu Picchu Inn-to-Inn Trek
Andean Explorer: Machu Picchu & Inca Trail
Andes: Cordillera Blanca Trek
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Patagonia
Hiker's Patagonia
Patagonia Explorer: Hike & Cruise
Trekking the Paine Circuit
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Galapagos
Signature Guide Cruise
Land-based Multi-sport Adventure
Luxury Cruise Aboard the La Pinta
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Private & Custom Trips
Choose your own dates for existing trip itineraries or create your own dream trip! - Year-round departures
Read more about exploring the mysteries of the Inca on one of our adventures to Machu Picchu!
Read more about the stunning granite towers of Patagonia on our hiking adventures!
Book now! Our South America travel experts are available by email and phone 1-888-687-6235.
Browse All Trips by Country:
- Argentina
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12 days • from $5,495
Hidden Patagonia: Hiking the Lake District in Argentina Patagonia's renowned Lake District & Los Glaciares National Parks in Argentinadeparting: March 2012 duration: 12 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, multisport pricing: from $5,495 -
6 days • from $2,795
Argentina: Hiking the Vineyards of Mendoza Active exploration of Mendoza wine country and the Andesduration: 6 days activities: hiking & trekking, quick escapes pricing: from $2,795 -
10 days • from $3,495
Patagonia: Kayaking the Peninsula Valdés Discover Atlantic Patagonia's wildlife by sea kayak with MTS favorite Joe Tobackdeparting: November 2012 duration: 10 days activities: wildlife, sea kayaking, new, kayaking pricing: from $3,495 -
8 days • from $3,695
Patagonia's Bahia Bustamante & Iguazu Wildlife and natural wonders, from Atlantic Patagonia to the falls of Iguazudeparting: September 2012, October 2012, November 2012 duration: 8 days activities: new, wildlife, new for 2012, popular fall trips pricing: from $3,695 -
10 days • from $4,795
Mendoza to Salta Art and hiking pair beautifully in Argentina's renowned wine countrydeparting: May 2012, October 2012, November 2012 duration: 10 days activities: new, cultural, hiking & trekking, lodge based, new for 2012 pricing: from $4,795 -
4 days • from $1,124
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (4 days - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012 duration: 4 days activities: new, sailing & cruising, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,124 - Brazil
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8 days • from $3,100
Brazil: Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon Expedition cruising on the Amazon Riverdeparting: March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013, April 2013, May 2013, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, sailing & cruising pricing: from $3,100 -
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Brazil: In Search of the Jaguar Wildlife safari in the world’s largest freshwater wetlandsdeparting: August 2012 duration: 8 days activities: safari, wildlife, new, new for 2012 pricing: from $5,995 - Chile
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14 days • from $4,995
Hiker's Patagonia: Hiking Adventure in Chile & Argentina Day hikes in Paine & Glacier National Parksdeparting: March 2012, November 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013, March 2013, April 2013 duration: 14 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, popular spring trips, popular winter trips, solo travel, most popular pricing: from $4,995 -
15 days • from $7,995
Patagonia Explorer: Cruise and Hiking Adventure in Chile & Argentina One of the most comprehensive tours of Patagoniadeparting: October 2012, December 2012, January 2013, February 2013 duration: 15 days activities: lodge based, small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, sailing & cruising, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, most popular pricing: from $7,995 -
11 days • from $4,295
Patagonia: Trekking the Paine Circuit Exhilarating hiking in Chilean Patagonia through Torres del Paine National Parkdeparting: February 2012 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, popular spring trips, popular winter trips, trips of a lifetime pricing: from $4,295 -
11 days • from $6,295
Chile & Argentina: Patagonia Private Adventure Pristine hiking in iconic parks of Chile and Argentinaduration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based pricing: from $6,295 -
6 days • from $2,495
Patagonia: Hiking Paine—A Private Adventure Day hikes from a comfortable eco-camp in Chile's pristine Torres del Paine National Parkduration: 6 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, family, quick escapes pricing: from $2,495 -
5 days • from $1,498
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (5 days - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012, December 2012 duration: 5 days activities: sailing & cruising, wildlife, new, new for 2012, quick escapes pricing: from $1,498 -
9 days • from $3,995
Chile: Colchagua & the Lake District Sip your way through Chile’s wine country and hike the stunning Lake Districtdeparting: December 2012 duration: 9 days activities: hiking & trekking, new, cultural, new for 2012, popular spring trips pricing: from $3,995 - Colombia
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10 days • from $3,995
Colombia Trekking A magical trek and tour through hidden Colombiadeparting: March 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: new, hiking & trekking, cultural, lodge based, new for 2012 pricing: from $3,995 - Peru
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7 days • from $2,560
Machu Picchu Inn-to-Inn Express Trek A trans-Andean trek to Machu Picchudeparting: March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 7 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular spring trips, solo travel, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $2,560 -
10 days • from $4,395
Machu Picchu Inn-to-Inn Trek A trans-Andean trek to Machu Picchu plus exploration of Cusco and the Machu Picchu Sanctuarydeparting: April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, solo travel, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $4,395 -
10 days • from $3,795
Machu Picchu Trek: Inca Trail & Beyond—Hike Peru's famous Inca Trail to the ruins of Machu Picchu! Hike in the footsteps of the Incasdeparting: July 2012, August 2012, September 2012 duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking pricing: from $3,795 -
10 days • from $3,695
Peru: Ausangate Inn to Inn Lodge to lodge trekking in a seldom explored corner of the Peruvian Andesdeparting: June 2012, July 2012, August 2012 duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural pricing: from $3,695 -
13 days • from $3,095
Peru: Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca Trek in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the worlddeparting: May 2012, June 2012, July 2012 duration: 13 days activities: hiking & trekking pricing: from $3,095 -
7 days • from $3,595
Realm of the Incas: Travel to Machu Picchu with The Andes Experts Since 1969 The best of Peru’s Incan legends—without trekking or campingdeparting: May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, September 2012, October 2012, December 2012 duration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new for 2012, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $3,595 -
5 days • from $3,400
Amazon River Discovery NEW ADVENTURE!
Luxury cruise exploration of the mighty Amazon Riverdeparting: February 2012, March 2012, April 2012, May 2012, June 2012, July 2012, August 2012, September 2012, October 2012, November 2012, December 2012 duration: 5 days activities: new, small boat cruising, wildlife, new for 2012, quick escapes pricing: from $3,400 - Venezuela
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12 days • from $4,995
Roraima & Angel Falls Explore Venezuela’s highest tepui and the world’s tallest waterfalldeparting: April 2012, July 2012, October 2012 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, new pricing: from $4,995