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
Galapagos Wildlife Adventure 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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8 days • from $4,495
Argentina: Bariloche plus the lakes & mountains of Northern Patagonia Hiking Patagonia's beautiful Lake District in Argentinaduration: 8 days activities: biking, sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, lodge based pricing: from $4,495 -
12 days • from $5,595
Hidden Patagonia: Hiking the Lake District in Argentina Patagonia's renowned Lake District & Los Glaciares National Parks in Argentinaduration: 12 days activities: sea kayaking, hiking & trekking, kayaking, multisport, lodge based pricing: from $5,595 -
6 days • from $2,995
Argentina: Hiking the Vineyards of Mendoza Active exploration of Mendoza wine country and the Andesduration: 6 days activities: hiking & trekking, quick escapes pricing: from $2,995 -
8 days • from $4,195
Patagonia's Bahia Bustamante & Iguazu Wildlife and natural wonders, from Atlantic Patagonia to the falls of Iguazudeparting: September 2013, October 2013, November 2013 duration: 8 days activities: new, wildlife, new for 2013, popular fall trips pricing: from $4,195 -
10 days • from $5,195
Mendoza to Salta NEW ADVENTURE! Cultural adventures and hiking pair beautifully in Argentina's renowned wine country
departing: October 2013, November 2013 duration: 10 days activities: cultural, hiking & trekking, lodge based, overland journeys, biking pricing: from $5,195 -
4 days • from $1,573
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (4 days - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"duration: 4 days activities: cruising, wildlife, quick escapes pricing: from $1,573 - Brazil
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8 days • from $3,250
Brazil: Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon Expedition cruising on the Amazon Riverdeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014, October 2014, November 2014, December 2014 duration: 8 days activities: small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, cruising pricing: from $3,250 - Chile
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14 days • from $4,995
Hiker's Patagonia: Hiking Adventure in Chile & Argentina A lodge-based trek through spectacular, world-renowned Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks—guided by the Patagonia expertsdeparting: November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014 duration: 14 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based, popular spring trips, popular winter trips, solo travel, most popular pricing: from $4,995 -
12 days • from $7,595
Patagonia Explorer: Cruise and Hiking Adventure in Chile & Argentina See the best of Patagonia on the most comprehensive tour availabledeparting: October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 12 days activities: lodge based, small boat cruising, hiking & trekking, cruising, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, most popular pricing: from $7,595 -
11 days • from $4,595
Patagonia: Trekking the Paine Circuit Hike one of the world’s great treks with the company that knows it bestdeparting: December 2013, January 2014, February 2014 duration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, popular spring trips, popular winter trips, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $4,595 -
11 days • from $6,595
Chile & Argentina: Patagonia Private Adventure Pristine hiking in iconic parks of Chile and Argentinaduration: 11 days activities: hiking & trekking, lodge based pricing: from $6,595 -
6 days • from $2,195
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 vacations, quick escapes pricing: from $2,195 -
5 days • from $1,346
Chile & Argentina: Cruise Cape Horn & Patagonia (5 days - Punta Arenas to Ushuaia) NEW ADVENTURE!
Voyage to the uttermost "End of the Earth"departing: September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014 duration: 5 days activities: cruising, wildlife, new, new for 2013, quick escapes pricing: from $1,346 -
5 days • from $2,385
Easter Island Easter Island at Explora Rapa Nui—In the Middle of the Pacificduration: 5 days activities: lodge based, biking, hiking & trekking, family vacations, cultural pricing: from $2,385 - Peru
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8 days • from $4,095
Andean Explorer: Explore the Heartland of the Incas Discover the highlights of the region on our unique, comprehensive, and immersive journey showcasing the very best of Perudeparting: May 2013, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 8 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural pricing: from $4,095 -
7 days • from $2,690
Machu Picchu Inn-to-Inn Express Trek A trans-Andean trek to Machu Picchudeparting: May 2013, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, March 2014, April 2014, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014, October 2014, November 2014 duration: 7 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular spring trips, solo travel, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $2,690 -
10 days • from $4,195
Machu Picchu Inn-to-Inn Trek MTS expertise plus a spectacular lodge-to-lodge trek make for a Peru experience like no otherdeparting: June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013, March 2014, April 2014, May 2014, June 2014, July 2014, August 2014, September 2014, October 2014, November 2014, December 2014 duration: 10 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, solo travel, trips of a lifetime, most popular pricing: from $4,195 -
10 days • from $3,995
Inca Trail & Beyond Hike in the footsteps of the Incas to the iconic ruins of Machu Picchudeparting: June 2013, July 2013, September 2013 duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, trips of a lifetime pricing: from $3,995 -
10 days • from $3,695
Peru: Ausangate Inn to Inn Lodge to lodge trekking in a seldom explored corner of the Peruvian Andesdeparting: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 10 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural pricing: from $3,695 -
13 days • from $3,395
Peru: Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca The Andes at its best—an MTS classic adventure!departing: May 2013, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013 duration: 13 days activities: hiking & trekking pricing: from $3,395 -
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 campingduration: 7 days activities: hiking & trekking, cultural, new for 2013, popular fall trips, popular winter trips, quick escapes, most popular pricing: from $3,595 -
5 days • from $3,400
Amazon River Discovery NEW ADVENTURE!
A luxury cruise along the world’s mightiest river—the perfect immersion in the wonders of the Amazon!departing: May 2013, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 duration: 5 days activities: new, small boat cruising, wildlife, new for 2013, quick escapes pricing: from $3,400 -
11 days • from $4,595
Peru: Colca Canyon and Machu Picchu Discover the wonders of the Peruvian highlands with the adventure company that knows bestdeparting: July 2013, August 2013 duration: 11 days activities: lodge based, hiking & trekking, cultural, new, overland journeys pricing: from $4,595 - Venezuela
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12 days • from $4,995
Roraima & Angel Falls Explore Venezuela’s highest tepui and the world’s tallest waterfalldeparting: July 2013 duration: 12 days activities: hiking & trekking, new pricing: from $4,995

