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South & Central America Active Holidays


Active Holidays
South and Central America is a prime destination for enjoying a spectacular array of active holidays.

Whether you’re after a hiking trip through the Andes, a cycling adventure through Chile, Argentina or Colombia, or a holiday packed with adrenaline-filled activities in Costa Rica; there's an adventure holiday in South and Central America for all.

Our range of active guided group journeys in South and Central America are led by expert guides and allow you to explore your chosen destination with a bunch of likeminded travellers. Tour operators take care of all logistics on active tours, making it easy to get around more remote and less accessible regions. We also offer an excellent range of hotels that have an active-focus, and by adding on some of our adventurous local tours you can easily extend your holiday and tailor make your own unique itinerary.

With more than 50 years’ experience, Trailfinders has the skills and expertise to put together all the pieces for a memorable active holiday in South and Central America. Our expert travel consultants are mines of information, gathered from personal travel experience and are the best people to ask to create your perfect trip.
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OUR ACTIVE HOLIDAYS IN SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA

Nobody offers more active holidays in South and Central America than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some our most popular active holidays in South and Central America. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of trips or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
The Inca Trail
Guided Small Group Trekking Tour
7 days / 6 nights

The four day Inca Trail trek will reward you with a stunning combination of the region’s ruins, mountainscapes, and cloud forests as well as the iconic sight of Machu Picchu...

Guide Price: €1034 £929 pp

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The Best of Patagonia
Private Tour
18 days / 17 nights

Showcasing unmissable highlights and wild landscapes of spectacular Patagonia, this tour takes in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park and the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina...

Guide Price: €7,979 £6,549 pp

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Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride
Guided Small Group Cycling Tour
14 days / 13 nights

Experience the variety of beautiful Costa Rica from the stunning rolling hills to the incredible coastline...

Guide Price: €5,159 £4,299 pp

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A Chilean Adventure
Private Tour
15 days / 14 nights

Explore Chile’s magnificent landscapes with a combination of adventurous activities...

Guide Price: €8,049 £6,849 pp

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Galapagos Multisport
Active Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
10 days / 9 nights

This adventure is perfect for those who want to experience the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Galápagos Islands but prefer to sleep on shore...

Guide Price: €2399 £2079 pp

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Colombia - Lost City Trekking
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
7 days / 6 nights

Everyone wants to visit an undiscovered region before it becomes a hotbed of tourism...

Guide Price: €849 £749 pp

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WHAT STYLE OF ACTIVE HOLIDAY IN SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA IS FOR YOU?

Wherever you want to go, whoever you are travelling with and whatever your interests and budget we have the perfect active holiday for you. Perhaps you’re looking for a challenging trekking holiday or a more relaxed cycling holiday?

Choose from the below active holiday styles, or alternatively, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS FOR AN ACTIVE HOLIDAY IN SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA

We feature a great range of hotels in a host of beautiful active holiday destinations, with something to suit all styles and budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a lodge beside Costa Rica’s Pacuare Lodge, boasting exhilarating white-water rafting? Or perhaps it’s an enchanting lodge set within the Peruvian Amazon rainforest with opportunities for rainforest walks and exploration?

What you won’t find here are thousands of hotels for an active holiday to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay for a perfect active holiday and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.

For more of our recommended hotels with active facilities in South and Central America, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
The Westin Reserva Conchal, Golf Resort & Spa, Tamarindo
4star

Guanacaste Coast - North Pacific Beaches

Set between lush rainforest and a beautiful sandy beach, this extensive resort is a fantastic option on the Pacific coast with a wide range of facilities and restaurants, as well as an excellent kids' club.
Tierra Atacama
5star

San Pedro de Atacama

Designed by two renowned Chilean architects, this beautiful property is located on the outskirts of San Pedro de Atacama and enjoys stunning views of the Andean mountains and the Licancabur Volcano.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
4star

Peruvian Amazon

This remote, comfortable lodge is situated in the heart of a large private ecological reserve and is home to over 540 bird species.
Pacuare Lodge
4star

Pacuare River

This unique eco lodge has a gorgeous setting surrounded by rainforest and overlooking the Pacuare River.
EOLO - Patagonia's Spirit
5star

El Calafate

A truly wonderful property, EOLO is located a 30 minute drive from El Calafate towards the Perito Moreno Glacier.
Finch Bay Galápagos Hotel
4starplus

Galapagos

Located on a small beach close to the town of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, this charming property offers exceptional service and excellent facilities.

WHAT TO DO ON AN ACTIVE HOLIDAY IN SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA

As well as some awe-inspiring sights, South and Central America is also home to unforgettable active experiences.

One day you might be discovering the colourful underwater world of Belize’s Barrier Reef, the next kayaking up to the face of the Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina. Or perhaps you’d like to embark on the Laguna de Los Tres hike, one of the most iconic and popular in Patagonia, or soar through Costa Rica’s spectacular cloud forest on an unforgettable zipline tour?

Our unmissable experiences will really help bring your South and Central America active holiday to life.
Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour
3 hours
Departs: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)

Jump into a real life aquarium as you discover the underwater world of the Belizean Barrier Reef...

Terevaka Volcano Hike
5 hours
Departs: Easter Island

Hike up to the summit of Easter Island's highest point, Terevaka Volcano on this thrilling private tour...

Laguna De Los Tres Glacier Guided Hike
10 hours
Departs: El Chalten

If you only do one trek from El Chaltén, make it this one! The Laguna de Los Tres hike is one of the most iconic and popular in Patagonia...

Sky Tram & Sky Trek Zipline
4 hours
Departs: Monteverde

Defy gravity and glide through the forest on this high-flying adventure. Ride up to the observation platform on an open air gondola...

Perito Moreno Kayak Experience
10 hours
Departs: El Calafate

Almost everyone that goes to El Calafate will see Perito Moreno Glacier but not many will be able to say they've kayaked up to the face of it...

Barton Creek Cave Explorer
6-8 hours
Departs: Cayo District

Canoe through the forest, then glide into the fascinating cathedral-like chambers of Barton Creek Cave...

OUR ACTIVE HOLIDAY TOURING PARTNERS IN SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA

Our range of carefully chosen touring partners in South and Central America provide several active ways to explore the world, ensuring there is always an active holiday for you, no matter where and how you want to travel.

Each of our touring partners share our philosophy of delivering award-winning travel at the best value, making sure you’re in safe hands as you travel.
Exodus Adventure Travels

The original small group adventure holiday and a company specialising in outdoors active holidays. Walking and cycling tours have been engrained in Exodus from the start, 50 years ago. Whether you are after a leisurely cycling tour in the Loire Valley, or a challenging climb up Mt Kilimanjaro, Exodus will have a tour for you.

G Adventures

G Adventures has defined small group travel for over 30 years. With over 80 active small group adventure tours, get closer to your destination by hiking, biking, and multi-sporting your way through it. Look forward to top-notch equipment, experts, and adventurous opportunities on an active tour with G Adventures.

Intrepid Travel

For travellers yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens a whole new world. Intrepid’s active trips are pulse-racing adventures for those who like their travel with a dash of adrenaline. Opportunities to explore local culture are still embedded throughout, but the outdoor active excursions, are what they’re all about.

Explore

Discover destinations around the world with Explore's range of walking and hiking holidays - an ideal way to explore a destination in depth and take in its landscapes. From mountains to coastlines, deserts to villages, you'll get right under the skin of your chosen destination.

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