LHO Trips in South America

From the mystical peaks of the Andes to the deep rainforests of the Amazon, our premium, curated adventures in South America blend challenge and culture, offering a perfect mix of accessible adventures, high-altitude treks, and technical climbs.

EXPLORE EPIC ECUADOR

Ecuador is the land of volcanoes, waterfalls, glaciers, beaches and the Amazon. It's an adventure destination like no other. Add rich culture, history and incredible food and you’ve got the perfect mix. This Ecuador adventure tour includes trekking volcano craters, rafting in the Amazon, ziplining through hills and staying in jungle guesthouses run by indigenous tribes. It’s the ultimate Ecuador eco adventure, paired with great hotels and unforgettable views. If you’re after top rated adventure travel in Ecuador, this one’s for you.

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Explore Epic Ecuador

MACHU PICCHU TREK

Our LHO Machu Picchu adventure is far from just a trek to this ancient citadel. It is a perfectly curated adventure travel immersion that combines incredible food, vibrant cultural experiences, and the highlight trails of the Cusco region and is all tied together by our dedicated LHO Team Leader in collaboration with our expert local guides. We've gone above and beyond, from the carefully selected accommodation to the safety-focused trekking schedule developed from our years of experience in high-altitude environments, to bring you an adventure travel experience like no other in this region.

Choose the route as well as the destination

Both route options lead to a Machu Picchu experience, with different journeys along the way. Use the route selector to read the matching itinerary and inclusions, then check which route is attached to your chosen departure.

Character of the journey
Inca Trail: stone paths, archaeological sites and an approach through Intipunku.
Salkantay: mountain scenery, a high pass and a valley approach towards Aguas Calientes.
Walking and time
Both are eight-day journeys. The Inca version includes four trail days and a later Rainbow Mountain excursion. The Salkantay version includes four trekking days before the Machu Picchu visit.
Accommodation
Both published versions include three camping nights, three hotel nights in Cusco and one hotel night in Aguas Calientes.
Altitude to consider
Check the complete itinerary, including excursions. Rainbow Mountain is higher than the Inca Trail pass. Ask the team to clarify the maximum and overnight profile for your selected departure.
Route and availability
Check the route named against the departure and confirm the necessary permits. An itinerary tab alone does not establish availability on your dates.
Luggage and extra costs
The personal duffle allowance is up to 7 kg; you carry your daypack. Budget separately for flights, applicable entry costs, personal equipment, insurance, tips and expenses outside the itinerary. Use the Peru trek packing checklist and build your complete Peru trek budget before departure.

Use our Salkantay versus Inca Trail comparison and Q&A to work through the choice in more detail.

Read Is the Inca Trail right for me? for preparation context. Review the route and departure below or ask the team about your dates, preparation and permit position.

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Machu Picchu Trek

CHIMBORAZO & COTOPAXI EXPEDITION

Climb four high Andean volcanoes on a 10-day Ecuador expedition built around progressive acclimatisation, expert local guidance and the flexibility high mountains demand. Chimborazo—the point on Earth’s surface farthest from Earth’s centre—is the defining 6,263 m objective. Cotopaxi is our preferred second glacier summit; when access, volcanic monitoring, weather or mountain conditions make another objective more suitable, our IFMGA guides select Cayambe or Antisana. Prepare with our complete planning guide, beginner suitability guide, season and weather guide, and gear checklist.

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Chimborazo & Cotopaxi Expedition

ACONCAGUA EXPEDITION

Drawing from our extensive experience in the Andes mountains and successfully taking Hari Budha Magar, the first double above the knee amputee to summit Aconcagua, our safety-focused LHO Aconcagua Expedition is meticulously designed to go above in and beyond in supporting you to achieve this remarkable mountaineering objective. From nutritious food menus to enhanced acclimatization schedules, regular health checks to monitor your progress, and our commitment to providing the best mountain facilities available, we address every aspect of this adventure, allowing you to fully concentrate on your goal.

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Aconcagua Expedition

ALPAMAYO EXPEDITION

Our LHO Alpamayo Expedition has been expertly curated to prioritize safety and enjoyment at the center of this epic mountaineering experience. Led by our expert LHO Team Leader in close collaboration with our local IFMGA-certified mountain guides, we've assembled an experience that goes beyond the summit expedition. It includes elements of culture, amazing food, carefully selected city accommodations, and our classic expedition photography to capture it all.

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Alpamayo Expedition