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Wide shot of jagged mountains, large cloud behind them, large trees and bushes in foreground. Shot of shepherd on horse, herd of sheep under them. Two guests on craggy hillside, lake and snowy mountains in background. Close up shot of four llamas. Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $6,499/person

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Bird's eye shot of Machu Picchu. Three women with two alpacas on a leash Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly. Guests hiking alongside large pack of llamas, golden grassy fields around them. Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,399/person

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Large group of guests and llamas and hilly, tree-scattered vista. Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly. Two young locals, one in the others arms, both smiling. Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch. Guest overlooking Machu Picchu from high cliff.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,699/person

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Bird's eye shot of Machu Picchu, large group of people in foreground. Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly. Close-up of three llamas, mountains behind them. Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch. Four young locals in colorful, traditional attire. Leaning on stone wall.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Easygoing Walking Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in the Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

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Line of guests on lakeside, arms above head, large mountain vista behind them. Three guests walking along lake, mountains, clouds in distance. Shot of a Soaring Andean Condor. Three guests on hillside trail, one pointing towards something off-frame. Two guests sitting on hilltop, overlooking huge lake, ring of mountains, clouds, etc.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Chile Patagonia & Fjords Cruise Walking & Hiking Tour

Torres del Paine, Tierra del Fuego & Cape Horn

9 days

Levels 1-3

Casual Plus Hotels & Casual Ship

From $11,999/person

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Wide shot of large glacial shelf, dark clouds and mountains in background. Wide shot of sunset vista, mountain, river, meadow, small horse all visible. Six guests hiking down stony cliffside, blue water, mountains visible in distance. Close up shot of four llamas. Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd.

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Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $6,799/person

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Three guests walking over orange rocks, snowy peaks in distance. Close-up of armadillo. Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd. Shot of flowing waterfall, trees, river. Close-up of two Crested Caracara.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Argentina's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

7 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,699/person

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chilean town next to a volcano Volcano in Chile Two guests trekking though lush jungle. Snow capped mountain in the background of a lake Close-up of a Galan's Rock Lizard.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Chile's Lake District Walking & Hiking Tour

Lakes, Volcanoes & Elegant Lodges

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,999/person

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Church Cuba Iguana Rock Bay Cuba Dancing Street Festival Columbia Local Guide with Guests Jungle Columbia Blue Door Columbia

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Colombia Walking & Hiking Tour

The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

8 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $4,599/person

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Two guests overlooking Machu Picchu vista. Guest/leader holding large bundle of dried moss towards camera. Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly. Nighttime photo of a hummingbird flying to treebranch. Large group of guests and llamas and hilly, tree-scattered vista.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Peru Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,599/person

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Wide shot of sunset vista, mountain, river, meadow, small horse all visible. Two hikers posing on top of a rock in Patagonia. Close up shot of four llamas. Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd. Close-up of platter of empanadas.

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Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Argentina's Patagonia Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $6,899/person

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Local on hillside playing instrument, snowy mountains, hills behind them. Close-up of llama. Close-up of powdered dyes. Local working with multi-colored textiles. Wide shot of the Cuzco Main Square.

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Trekking Tour

Journey through the High Andes from Cusco to Machu Picchu

9 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

From $7,199/person

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Leading Group Up Valley Columbia Blue Footed Boobies Ecuador Monkey crouching on tree branch Worm's eye view of forest canopy Turtle Ecuador

Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Galápagos, Andes & Amazon River Cruise Walking & Hiking Tour

Ecuador's Vibrant Cultures & Wildlife Wonders

11 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels & Ship

From $10,199/person

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Three guests walking in grassland, forest, craggy mountains, clouds behind them. Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd. Shot of flowing waterfall, trees, river. Close-up of two Crested Caracara. Leader pouring water into yerba mate infuser, Argentinian flag behind them.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

7 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,949/person

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Group of guests walking over lake on rope bridge. Group of guests walking down shady forest trail, one looking at camera. Wide shot of Lago Villarrica, small lake and boat in foreground. Close-up of seasonings. Shot of wine bottle, wine glasses, plates, etc. on table.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Chile's Lake District Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Lakes, Volcanoes & Elegant Lodges

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,399/person

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Close-up of two Crested Caracara. Wide shot of glacial vista, boat, shore, mountains in distance. Three guests walking in grassland, forest, craggy mountains, clouds behind them. Shot of flowing waterfall, trees, river. Shot of craggy rock waterfall, mountain in distance.

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

7 days

Levels 2-5

Casual Hotels

From $4,699/person

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Shot of shepherd on horse, herd of sheep under them. Six guests hiking down stony cliffside, blue water, mountains visible in distance. Close up shot of four llamas. Close-up of dry yerba mate infusion pot and gourd. Close-up of platter of empanadas.

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Argentina's Patagonia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Epic Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 2-5

Premiere Hotels

From $6,799/person

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Wide shot of the Cuzco Main Square. Close-up of powdered dyes. Local working with multi-colored textiles. Guest between stone entryway, looking towards mountain. Two guests overlooking mountains, one sitting on cliffside.

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Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Peru Lodge-to-Lodge Family Trekking Tour

Journey through the High Andes from Cusco to Machu Picchu

9 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

From $7,049/person

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Blue waters with beach and rocks throughout Church and yellow building Pam trees against a foggy sky Colorful storefront with plants outside A woman has a bracelet tied to her wrist by a man

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Colombia Walking & Hiking Tour - For Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond

The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

8 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $4,699/person

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Marine Iguanas Photographed Galapagos Guests Getting Ready Snorkeling Ecuador Monkey crouching on tree branch Worm's eye view of forest canopy Frigatebird Ecuado

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Galápagos, Andes & Amazon River Cruise Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Ecuador's Vibrant Cultures & Wildlife Wonders

11 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels & Ship

From $10,599/person

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Alpaca in an empty valley with snow-capped mountains in the distance Person with walking poles on top of a rock looking out to a lake and snow-capped mountains Pink and purple flowers next to an open lake with mountains in the distance Two people walking through a valley filled with gravel Jagged snow caps with a red and white boat traveling in front

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Walking & Hiking

Couples, Friends & Solos

Chile's Patagonia Walking & Hiking Tour

Torres del Paine Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers

8 days

Levels 3-5

Premiere Hotels

From $9,099/person

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Guest holding baby sheep, with two locals. Backroads guest pausing on a hike to photograph mountain in Peru. Guest posing in front of alpaca. Two children in vibrant pink and red traditional Peruvian clothes. Local dance in colorful dress, spinning quickly.

Walking & Hiking

Women's Adventures

Peru Women's Walking & Hiking Tour

Sacred Valley, Cusco & Machu Picchu

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $5,899/person

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Group of guests walking over lake on rope bridge. Wide shot of Lago Villarrica, small lake and boat in foreground. Close-up of searing sausages and veggies. Close-up of seasonings. Shot of wine bottle, wine glasses, plates, etc. on table.

NEW

Walking & Hiking

Families with 20s & Beyond

Chile's Lake District Family Walking & Hiking Tour

Lakes, Volcanoes & Elegant Lodges

7 days

Levels 2-4

Premiere Hotels

From $6,099/person

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Guest Walking Palm Trees Columbia Dancer Columbia Church Cuba Iguana Rock Bay Cuba Farm Stand Fruit Columbia

Walking & Hiking

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Colombia Family Walking & Hiking Tour

The Coffee Triangle, Caribbean Coast & Cartagena

8 days

Levels 2-4

Casual Hotels

From $4,699/person

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South America Walking & Hiking Tours

South America casts a seductive spell. Experience it with Backroads! We’ll guide you on hiking adventures below the spires of Cerro Fitz Roy in Argentine Patagonia or in Colombia’s Tayrona National Park. Join a luxury cruise to the fjords of Chilean Patagonia or out to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands for an encounter blue-footed boobies. No matter which trip you choose, Backroads active vacations highlight the warm cultures, rich traditions and vast wildernesses of South America.