Latin America Active & Adventure Tours

56 Trips

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 $9,249/person

Bikers cycling through a grassy field

Three people in the water at the beach

Closeup of a crab

Two girls jumping on a beach

Diver swimming with school of fish

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador’s Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

8 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels*

From $7,999/person

Classic Cars Cuba

Cuba Flag Streets of Cuba

Group Photo Valle Nuevo National Park Sign

Cycling Past Classic Car

Cyclist in Front of Art Work Cuba

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Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Cuba Multi-Adventure Tour

Cultural Connections & Havana Highlights

6 days

Casual & Deluxe Hotels

From $4,699/person

Group walking down grassy hillside, large river, forest, mountains in distance.

Guest cycling past lake, road, town behind them.

Point of view shot, looking up towards treetops in forest.

Wide shot of inlet, white building, snowy peak, larger lake in distance.

Two guests walking over rocks, waterfall behind them.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,099/person

Three young guests posing together, overlooking large lake, hillside.

Guest with bike on dirt cliff, overlooking forest, mountains, sky.

Guest looking at flowing waterfall.

Two folks at dance class, dressed in black dancing clothes.

Point of view shot, looking up towards treetops in forest.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,299/person

Beach surrounded by palm trees and a larger forest

Guests and leader white-water rafting.

Group of people watching a woman lay out almonds for drying

Man looking into a small telescope

Man pointing on the back of a blue butterfly

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Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Costa Rica Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey from the Osa Peninsula to Arenal Volcano

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual Hotels

From $4,799/person

Three peoples silhouettes as they jump against the sunset

Snorkeler Thumbs Up

Rider Waving Arm Ecuador

Frigatebird Ecuado

Guests Hiking Hills Ecuador

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Galápagos & Andes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

8 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels*

From $7,699/person

Wide shot of inlet, white building, snowy peak, larger lake in distance.

Two young guests smiling at camera, pastries in hand.

Four young guests in bike gear, talking at table.

Point of view shot, looking up towards treetops in forest.

Whole group of guests posing for photo, large river, mountain behind them.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Kids & Teens

Argentina's Patagonia Lake District Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Mountains, Lakes & Gaucho Culture

7 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,199/person

Hikers walking across a grassy plain

Stairway Out of Cave Ecuador

Two people stir a large pot

Biker cycling across a large field

Hikers on rocky ground

Multi-Adventure

Couples, Friends & Solos

Galápagos & Andes Multi-Adventure Tour

Ecuador's Magical Wildlife, Islands & Peaks

8 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels*

From $7,999/person

Kayaking Belize

Ruin Costa Rica

Sunset Guests On Dock Belize

Snorkeling with a School of Fish

Pelican Silhouette Sunset

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Belize & Guatemala Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Maya Temples to the Caribbean

7 days

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $5,799/person

Three guests walking in grassland, forest, craggy mountains, clouds behind them.

Shot of flowing waterfall, trees, river.

Close-up of two Crested Caracara.

Leader pouring water into yerba mate infuser, Argentinian flag behind them.

Group of guests walking towards blue lake, snowy mountains in distance.

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

Guest holding baby sheep, with two locals.

Backroads guest pausing on a hike to photograph mountain in Peru.

Guest posing in front of alpaca.

Gold statue of the Incan King Pachacutec in Cuzco.

Guests walking through marketplace, colorful banners an mountain range above them.

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

Wide shot of sunset vista, mountain, river, meadow, small horse all visible.

Two hikers posing on top of a rock in Patagonia.

Backroads guests on horseback in Patagonia.

Close-up of two Crested Caracara.

Woman posing for camera, jumping into air.

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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

Shot of shepherd on horse, herd of sheep under them.

Six guests hiking down stony cliffside, blue water, mountains visible in distance.

Close-up of two Crested Caracara.

Group of guests on horseback, trekking through cloudy lake.

Guest standing next to flowing waterfall, sharp, snowy peaks in background.

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

Two locals in colorful garb, one looking at camera, smiling.

Two old bull statues.

Point of view shot of Machu Picchu ruins.

Shot of local shepherd w/ sheep, red dirt vista, mountains in distance.

Local woman in colorful garb, baby alpaca.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Peru Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,599/person

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.

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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

Over the shoulder shot of llama overlooking Machu Picchu.

Two old bull statues.

Guest holding young local girl.

Two guests cycling down gravel road, golden grasses, trees, mountains in distance.

Four guests in hiking gear, talking.

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Peru Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu

8 days

Levels 1-3

Premiere Hotels

From $6,599/person

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 of two Crested Caracara.

Group of guests on horseback, trekking through cloudy lake.

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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

Guests Hiking Sky Bridge Jungle Costa Rica

Two Guests In Front of Waterfall in Rain Costa Rica

Guest Jumping into Sea Costa Rica

Sloth Costa Rica

Close-up of multi-colored hammock, sunset.

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Costa Rica Jungles & Volcanoes Family Multi-Adventure Tour

From Highland Rain Forest to the Pacific Coast

6 days

Levels 1-2

Casual & Premiere Hotels

From $4,399/person

Wide shot of the Cuzco Main Square.

Close-up of powdered dyes.

Local working with multi-colored textiles.

Group of guests on mountainside, all smiling, gesturing to camera.

Wide shot of Machu Picchu during sunset.

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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 $7,199/person

Blue waters with beach and rocks throughout

Church and yellow building

A guide points out leaves in a forested area

Sloth hangs from a branch

Women in colorful dresses pose with fruit bowls balanced on their heads

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

Rafting Down the River Costa Rica

Sloth Hanging on Branch Costa Rica

Four young guests in bike gear, talking at table.

Frog Costa Rica

Group Cycling Up Hill

Multi-Adventure

Families with Older Teens & 20s

Costa Rica Highlands to Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Cloud Forest, Waterfalls, Volcanoes & Beaches

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,499/person

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 $5,099/person

River Rafting Costa Rica

Sloth Hanging on Branch Costa Rica

Toucan Costa Rica

Papaya, Blueberry, and Chocolate Platter

Guests Learning from Local Chef Costa RIca

Multi-Adventure

Families with 20s & Beyond

Costa Rica Highlands to Coast Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Cloud Forest, Waterfalls, Volcanoes & Beaches

Levels 1-2

Premiere Hotels

From $4,499/person

Latin America Active & Adventure Tours

Picture yourself in Peru, standing on terraced mountainsides near Machu Picchu. Imagine yourself in Patagonia, walking beneath Fitz Roy's jagged peaks. There are so many sensational experiences to chase, and hiking or biking with Backroads is the way to do it. Kayak alongside sea turtles in the Galapagos, cruise down the Amazon, soak in Costa Rica hot springs. Join us on an award-winning Biking, Walking & Hiking or Multi-Adventure trip in incomparable Latin America.

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