Top Central & South America Hiking Tours - page 3

Step into the magical heart of Costa Rica and experience the dream every nature lover has imagined since childhood ✨ "Spend one unforgettable day discovering the very best of Costa Rica with local people who have called this rainforest home their entire lives." Explore a breathtaking rainforest where sloths rest peacefully among the trees, tropical wildlife surrounds you, and hidden waterfalls flow through untouched jungle landscapes. Feel completely immersed in the beauty and peaceful spirit of Costa Rica while discovering wildlife in its natural habitat. Along the way, awaken your senses with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the rich flavor of authentic handmade chocolate crafted from local traditions. Explore with a 100% local, family-owned company and guides who were born and raised in Guanacaste. Their knowledge of the volcano, wildlife and local culture brings every stop to life. Watch wild sloths living freely in their natural rainforest habitat.

Take a break from the crowds and bustle of Santiago on a relaxing tour to Cajón del Maipo. Let someone else handle the driving and soak up Andes mountain views as you journey to the whimsical Casa Chocolate and stunning Vela de la Novia waterfall. Afterward, soak in the therapeutic pools of Termas Valle de Colina, then and unwind with a traditional 4-course barbecue paired with Chilean wines.

Explore the jungle at night, when the temperatures drop and nocturnal wildlife comes alive. Your guide team is a biologist “Bug Lady” and an animal “spotter extraordinaire” armed with spotting scopes and echo bat detectors. Search for unique animals and insects while learning about their history and lore: learn to harvest silk from giant spiders, how toxic toads were used in mind-control studies, and why the US military enlisted cockroaches in the Vietnam War.

RSVP to the biggest party in Monteverde with this nocturnal tour of the area's famed wildlife by moonlight, when nearly 80 percent of Monteverde's mammalian residents come out to play. Join a guide who will help you spot animals such as two-toed sloths, reptiles, and more as they come out after dark.

Learn about two of Costa Rica’s biggest (and tastiest) exports on this tour of a coffee and chocolate farm just outside La Fortuna. Admire the beautiful views of Arenal Volcano while learning more about coffee and chocolate production, followed by a taste of the final products. Your guide will share insight into the industries throughout the tour.

The trails of the Finca Lantana are a special place to see different species of frogs, snakes and insects, and other animals such as sloth, ocelot, tarantula and armadillo, as well as a variety of plants, the majestic strangler fig, and many more.You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will provide you with a flashlight and begin the magic of the forest. Although we cannot guarantee that you will see a particular species because we are a biological corridor where fauna is observed in its natural state, we guarantee you an experience that you will not forget

Get a glimpse into local life in Rio de Janeiro during a favela tour that reveals a different side of the Marvelous City. In an intimate group limited to 12 travelers, you’ll explore two of the largest favelas in Rio, and benefit from the local insight of a guide as you learn more about living conditions in the city.

Aromatic coffee, sweet sugarcane, and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate are three of Costa Rica’s top agricultural exports—and its favorite products among locals and visitors alike. Learn about these three crops first-hand on this tour of a family-owned farm near La Fortuna. See how coffee is created from bean to cup, and then taste other delicious crops along with a guide.

Connect with nature and immerse yourself in the lush rain forest of Corcovado National Park on this full-day adventure from Drake Bay. Hike about 12.5 miles (20 kilometers) through different environments and non-traditional trails, stopping along the way to swim beneath a waterfall, spot local wildlife, and enjoy lunch in the rain forest.

Experience the thrill of ziplining through the Costa Rican forest on this private activity at the Witch's Rock Canopy Tour park. Get a thorough briefing and personalized assistance from your guide so you feel confident letting go and zooming along the cables. Enjoy being surrounded by forest, and keep a lookout for birds and animals in this biodiverse region.

Immerse yourself in the wild volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this full-day trekking tour. Set out on a moderate 2-hour hike through the jungle and keep a lookout for wildlife along the way. Cool off with a swim beneath the Oropendola Waterfall then refuel with a delicious Costa Rican lunch. Then, enjoy a soothing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Rio Negro.

Trade the bustle of Santiago for a spectacular hike through the Andes Mountains on this small-group tour that takes care of all the logistics. Set out through Chile's Cajón del Maipo en route toward San Jose Volcano, a stratovolcano with a 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) wide caldera. Marvel at the surrounding mountains, glaciers, and rivers as you walk, enjoying a leisurely lunch and time relaxing by a waterfall before returning to the city.

Enjoy a combination of outdoor activities in Costa Rica during this zipline, ATV, and waterfalls tour. You'll have the chance to explore the rainforest scenery above and below as you zoom across the treetops and travel down muddy paths and along rivers. This adventure takes place about 10 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Suenos Resort.

Discover the sounds and sights of the rainforest after dark on a night hike. Follow your guide along an easy trail and watch out for bats, nocturnal birds, and mammals rustling in the treetops and on the forest floor. Search for red-eyed tree frogs and glass frogs, among other species. Then enjoy a traditional dinner prepared on a wood-burning stove before returning to your hotel in La Fortuna.

We will visit the sanctuary of the white-faced capuchin monkeys, the most intelligent species of monkeys in the new world. Our visit will be safe and informative for everyone, from children to adults. We’ll learn about their family organization, alphas, and betas, and how to calculate their age. During these tours people are not allowed to touch the animals, but animals if they feel comfortable allowed to touch people. They are still wild animals and we are not violating their habitat. We don't allowed to feed them as well We’ll then see the crocodiles of Rio Grande de Tarcoles and enjoy the local souvenir sale and a buffet-style restaurant. We can choose to admire the crocodiles from the bridge or take a boat tour for an extra $43. The boat tour lasts approximately 1:40 minutes and includes bird watching and a naturalist guide. We’ll then go to a hidden beach in Jaco to see the sloths. We’ll sit on chairs, have a table, and I’ll serve drinks and snacks.

Trek deep into the canyons of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano to reach the impressive La Leona waterfall on this private, guided day tour. The tour starts with a convenient pickup, and then you’re on your way. You’ll take an intermediate-level hike along Rio Blanco, where you’ll pass by caves in order to reach your ultimate destination, La Leona waterfall.

Discover the natural beauty of the La Fortuna region on an action-packed full-day tour that is ideal for people who enjoy outdoors activities. Go on hikes through lush rain forest; visit a butterfly garden and Maleku Indian village; take a dip at La Fortuna waterfall; look for wildlife; and view the Arenal Volcano. Top off the day with a cocktail and a relaxing soak in a natural hot water river.

Nature lovers will enjoy this guided hike and wildlife-spotting excursion in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Hike through the tropical rainforest to the Oropendola Waterfall, where you can refresh and enjoy a swim in the turquoise plunge pool. Next, warm up and soothe any body aches with a soak in the Rio Negro hot springs. A tasty buffet lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Embark on a true jungle adventure in the Peruvian Amazon with local naturalists who will provide an in-depth insight into this precious environment and the native flora and fauna. Wake to an unforgettable morning chorus outside your eco-lodge and enjoy a number of walking tours through various parts of the Tambopata National Reserve. Embrace your inner Tarzan with a ziplining experience and kayak to Monkey Island where you can feed its cheeky residents. See unique wildlife species such as capybara, hoaxin birds, and caiman.

Embark on a full-day adventure to discover Costa Rica's natural wonders–Rio Celeste, Llanos de Cortes waterfalls, and a sloth sanctuary. Begin by swimming and relaxing at the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Bagaces, then hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park to witness the mesmerizing Rio Celeste Waterfall. Conclude your immersive experience with a visit to an organic farm and sloth and frog sanctuary, observing diverse wildlife and tropical flora.

Travel to Torres del Paine in a rugged adventure truck, using an unpaved short cut to shave hours from your time in transit. That means more time in Torres del Paine National Park, where you’ll spend the morning hiking to viewpoints with spectacular perspectives on the mountain landscape. After a provided, picnic lunch, set out on a 2-hour hike to Lake Pehoé and Lake Nordenskjöld.

Immerse yourself in Colombia's natural landscapes and distinct flavors on a private day tour of the Cocora Valley. First, relax, as private transportation takes you from your Salento accommodation to Los Nevados National Natural Park. Then, follow your guide on a scenic hike through Colombia's UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. Next, visit a coffee farm to learn about the coffee-making process, from picking the cherries to grinding the beans.

Exchange the sun and surf for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a Superman cable and Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the treetops along hanging bridges. In between adventures, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch (select tours only).

Indulge your sweet tooth and discover the secrets of La Fortuna's best chocolate. This small-group tour starts out in an organic cocoa plantation where you'll see the cocoa flower and trees, as well as the cocoa bean fermentation and sun-drying process. Afterward, in the ranch, you can roast and grind the cocoa beans and also, ultimately, make your own chocolate bonbons.