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BEST ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH AMERICA

BAÑOS, ECUADOR

I recently had the opportunity to travel to Baños for the first time, so I can tell you first-hand that this destination is well worth the trip. A small town surrounded by the rainforest, Baños had the same feel to me as Aguas Calientes, Peru. However, Baños presents the option for much more adventure! If you aren’t the most daring of travelers, you can go swinging at one of the most famous tree houses in the world. If you’re a more seasoned adventurer, there are excursions here for you as well. Some ideas include canyoning, rafting, and biking the 13-mile ride to Pailón del Diablo.

Looking to plan a trip with a bit of adventure? Here are the best adventure holidays in South America and some activities to do at each destination.

MACHU PICCHU, PERU

If hiking the Inca Trail isn’t already on your bucket list, go ahead and write that one down. The Inca Trail is typically a four or 5-day adventure leading to Machu Picchu and is considered the mecca for adventure travelers. If camping isn’t your thing, don’t worry. You can still include hiking into your trip by taking on the trail to Machu Picchu mountain once you’re inside. This hike takes about 2 hours in total.

Looking to plan a trip with a bit of adventure? Here are the best adventure holidays in South America and some activities to do at each destination.

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, CHILE

Want to explore a giant desert? San Pedro is the place to be. Stargazing, exploring Valle de la Luna (which BTW makes you feel like a real-life Aladdin traversing the desert), and sandboarding are among some of the top activities at this destination. Coming home with your shoes full of sand is well worth the trade-off of exploring this top adventure travel destination.

Looking to plan a trip with a bit of adventure? Here are the best adventure holidays in South America and some activities to do at each destination.

FLORIANÓPOLIS, BRAZIL

I mentioned Florianópolis for a particular kind of adventure traveler: the surfer. Take advantage of some of the best waves in Brazil by staying in Barra da Lagoa and participating in surf lessons. After all, Floripa happens to be the only city in South America to host a WCT pro surf tour event (this happens in October). Not into surfing? That’s okay. There are numerous nature trails along the coast. I’m sure you can think of some way to enjoy the 42 beaches surrounding the island!

Looking to plan a trip with a bit of adventure? Here are the best adventure holidays in South America and some activities to do at each destination.TORRES DEL PAINE, CHILE

Often called South America’s finest national park, this Patagonia attraction is not to be missed by the serious adventure traveler. The multi-day ‘W’ trek is around 71km and takes you through some of the biggest highlights of the park. To arrive at the park, first, you’ll have to fly from Santiago to Punta Arenas, then take a bus from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales, and then take another bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine. The long journey is well worth the amazing views and experiences that this park has to offer.

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Looking to plan a trip with a bit of adventure? Here are the best adventure holidays in South America and some activities to do at each destination.

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Fee

Saturday 20th of August 2016

Chile and Machu Picchu have been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. So lucky to be so close.

Wanderlustingk

Saturday 20th of August 2016

My BF and I are HUGE adventure travelers and most of these are on our list, however I did not know about the one in Brazil, which will be going on my bucket list. Great!

Dane Robinson

Thursday 18th of August 2016

Great post! I've been to all but one of these places..now I have another to experience! Thanks, @danearoundtheworld

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