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2-Day Experiences in South America: 15 That Fill a Day Properly

64 tours  ·  from $21

Prices, durations and what travellers said, for 15 2-day experiences. The top entry is there for a reason, so start at it and work down.

From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour - Day one: Uros and the reed-built islands
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From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

1.From Puno: Uros, Amantaní & Taquile Islands 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 452 reviews · 2 days · from $59Our pick

Travel from Puno to the reed-built Uros Islands, spend the night with a family on Amantaní, and visit textile-rich Taquile. Your bilingual guide, often Bruno or another local guide, handles the boats, meals, and island walks. Expect simple vegetarian food, basic facilities, chilly nights, and a memorable sunset at 4,130 meters.

“This tour was great, very varied with lots of great unexpected moments. Our guide was fantastic and even helped sort out a problem we were facing with the next part of our holiday”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Pisac reveals the working side of the Inca world
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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

2.From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 265 reviews · 2 days · from $370

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then ride the train to Aguas Calientes for an early Machu Picchu visit. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, buses, trains, entrance tickets, and accommodation are arranged for you. Guides such as William, Wally, and Uriel have earned special praise for clear explanations and warm help.

“Great! Our guide was wonderful and the accommodation was nice! Many great things to see.”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - The 4 a.m. start from Cusco
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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

3.Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582

This two-day trip pairs the challenging Km 104 Inca Trail with a guided Machu Picchu visit, one night in Aguas Calientes, chef-prepared trail meals, and a Vistadome train ride home. Small groups of up to 16 travel with English or Spanish guides. Guides such as Gilbert, Jason, Alejandro, and Edy have been praised for patient pacing and strong knowledge of Inca culture.

“The guides were very friendly and welcoming. They were patient and fun. We felt safe & well guided. The food that was provided was excellent as was the hotel we stayed in. I felt like there guides were very well informed about the available information about the area we were in.”

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2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno - Day one: Arequipa to Chivay through high country
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2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

4.2-Day Tour Colca Canyon in Arequipa with end in Puno

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 248 reviews · 2 days · from $78

Spend two days traveling from Arequipa through the Colca Valley to Puno, with stops for vicuñas, alpacas, coca tea, high mountain views, hot springs, and Andean condors. You stay overnight in Chivay, then continue by guided transport to Lake Titicaca’s gateway. Guides may include Juan Pablo, Roy, Cecilia, or Lorena.

“A very nice trip. The guide and driver were professional and showed us a beautiful canyon and many other beautiful places. The food during the trip was delicious. I highly recommend it.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - The long road from Cusco to Hydroelectrica
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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

5.From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 244 reviews · 2 days · from $290

You’ll travel from Cusco to Hydroelectrica, walk 2.5 hours to Aguas Calientes, sleep one night, then enter Machu Picchu early. A guide leads the Circuit 2 visit, with other circuits available through the private-guide or all-inclusive options. The $290 base price includes transport, lodging, meals, and admission, but not the Machu Picchu bus.

“Loved the mix of jungle trail and ancient stones. After the hike, climbing into Machu Picchu felt earned. The view from the top at sunrise was breathtaking, and having the guide’s stories about Inca life enriched the whole experience.”

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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour - The 3 a.m. start from Arequipa
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From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

6.From Arequipa: 2-Day Colca Canyon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · 2 days · from $30Best value

You’ll leave Arequipa before dawn, watch condors at Cruz del Cóndor, descend into Colca Canyon, and spend the night at Sangalle Oasis. Guides such as Carlos, Alex, Rafael, and Luigi are praised for local knowledge and steady support. The 24-kilometer route is demanding, with a 1,000-meter climb on day two.

“Fantastic trip ! Amazing scenery and great hike. But definitely make sure you are reasonably fit before the hike - the second day is virtually straight upwards. Fernando our guide was really good, imparting local knowledge and encouragement. As I was struggling on the way up he even gave me his poles ! My advice is to either bring your poles or buy two bamboo sticks when you start the hike.”

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From Hanga Roa: Easter Island Highlights 2-Day Tour - Day one: the southern coast and the moai heartland
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From Hanga Roa: Easter Island Highlights 2-Day Tour

7.From Hanga Roa: Easter Island Highlights 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 205 reviews · 2 days · from $170

Visit Rapa Nui’s major archaeological sites over two days with Hotumatur Rapa Nui. Local guides such as Jeremías, Zoe, Roberto, and Enerike have led guests through moai history, island traditions, caves, and daily life. Expect pickup, minibus transport, small groups, English and Spanish commentary, and a full schedule with lunch and entrance fees extra.

“Could not have asked for a better guide. I learned so much on this tour and felt that it was absolutely worth the price.”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour - KM 104 to Wiñay Wayna
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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

8.Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 days · from $585

Follow the short Inca Trail from KM 104 to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then spend the night in Aguas Calientes. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of up to 16, with cooked lunch, hotel accommodation, a guided Machu Picchu visit, and optional Huayna Picchu tickets.

“Our guide Marcella was great! She even gave me her walking sticks when my knees started to hurt (forgot mine in the room, they’re an invaluable item for this trek!). The trail and views are spectacular, the hotel is really nice and the food too! I d recommend to do a few months of training before this trail, as the main difficulty is the high temperature, high altitude and high humidity. Would most definitely recommend it!”

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Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile - Uros: fascinating reeds, formal visits
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Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

9.Lake Titicaca 2-Day Tour to Uros, Amantani and Taquile

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 199 reviews · 2 days · from $69

From Puno, ride across Lake Titicaca to the Uros reed islands, then stay with a local family on Amantani. Walk to the Pachamama and Pachatata temples, share dinner and music, and visit Taquile’s famous weaving communities before returning to Puno. Guides may include Carlos, Elmer, Jose Carlos, Ricardo, or Ruben.

“Exceptional 2-day tour in titicaca lake, great experience with local family of Ivan, Flavia and Casey. Carlos was a very experienced and approachable tour guide who made the experience unforgettable. Grazie! Lorenzo e Bianca”

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Santiago: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket and Cable Car - Taking the cable car up San Cristóbal Hill
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Santiago: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket and Cable Car

10.2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 162 reviews · 2 days · from $69

Explore Santiago on a two-day hop-on hop-off bus pass covering 10 stops from Parque Arauco to the historic center and San Cristóbal Hill. Your ticket also includes unlimited cable car, funicular, and panoramic bus rides inside Metropolitan Park. Audioguides are available in six languages, with staff support in several more.

“Nicole was amazing!! Super friendly and helpful. Everyone was but she stands out! The attractions that we stopped at were fantastic. The app is super well designed the audio on the busses was great and the brochure is fantastic. Overall we would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see Santiago and orient themselves to this amazing city. Thank you”

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Iguazu in 2 Days: Argentina & Brazil Sides of Iguazu Falls - Arrival day: airport pickup in Puerto Iguazu
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Iguazu in 2 Days: Argentina & Brazil Sides of Iguazu Falls

11.Iguazu in 2 Days: Argentina & Brazil Sides of Iguazu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 154 reviews · 2 days · from $86

Start with airport pickup and a full day on Argentina’s Upper, Lower, and Devil’s Throat walkways. The next half day crosses into Brazil for broad falls views and a glass elevator. Bilingual guides, park transfers, and airport return are included, but both park entry fees and any Brazilian visa are extra.

“Great trip with wonderfull experience of wild nature. A little missing english from guide and i got lost from the group due to not understanding spanish. But found group before Brasil side and guide spoke more english after that.”

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Iguazú Experience in 2 days: Argentine and Brazilian Falls - Day one: Argentina’s walkways and Devil’s Throat
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Iguazú Experience in 2 days: Argentine and Brazilian Falls

12.Iguazú Experience in 2 days: Argentine and Brazilian Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 149 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $89

This two-day tour pairs the close-up Argentine circuits with Brazil’s broad view of Iguazú Falls. A bilingual guide such as Gisela, Carlos, Marco, or José Luis may lead each section, while shared transport handles hotel pickups, the border crossing, and return travel. Park fees, meals, and optional boat trips cost extra.

“The trip was perfect, guieds on both sides were friendly, providing just enough information. The transportation was good and things were happening on time. The Argentinian side is great, lots of walks, while Brazi side definitely has the better views. Recommended.”

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Iguazu Falls: 2-Day Argentinian and Brazilian Iguazu Falls - Day one: Argentina’s Upper Circuit, Lower Circuit, and Devil’s Throat
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Iguazu Falls: 2-Day Argentinian and Brazilian Iguazu Falls

13.Iguazu Falls: 2-Day Argentinian and Brazilian Iguazu Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 139 reviews · 2 days · from $49

See Iguazu Falls from Argentina and Brazil over two days, with hotel pickup, a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide, and the ecological train to Argentina’s Upper Circuit, Lower Circuit, and Devil’s Throat. Add the Macuco Trail or a boat ride if time and budget allow. Park admission, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“Great to see both sides of the falls and have transport/pickup taken care of by Nordic. Had a great guide Luchos who made sure as the only English speaker on the trip that I was kept in the loop with everything that was going on.”

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Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days - 1nigth || - Day 1: From Cusco to km 104
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Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days – 1nigth ||

14.Short Inca trail to MachuPicchu || 2days – 1nigth ||

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $670Top rated

Walk from km 104 along the Short Inca Trail to Wiñay Wayna and the Sun Gate, then visit Machu Picchu with a private guide the next morning. The $670 tour includes transport, trail and citadel entries, trains, buses, lunch, and hotel pickup, but not your Aguas Calientes hotel or dinner.

“Great tour for Machu Picchu. Excellent tour guide Baleria. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. Highly recommended”

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2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon - San Juan de Chuccho, fruit trees, and canyon villages
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2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

15.2 Day 1 Night Trek / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $124

Trek from Cabanaconde down into Colca Canyon, sleep at Cielo Azul Lodge in Sangalle, then climb out before sunrise. You’ll see Andean condors, terraces, villages, hot springs, and camelids. English or Spanish guiding, meals, transport, and hotel pickup are included. Guide Eveline has earned special praise, but the hike requires solid fitness.

“A couple of us in the group had heat realted sickness at first day of hiking. Our tour guide was super helpful to get us through the day. We chosed the mule ride for the next days's ascending hike. Mule operators did not seem understand that some of us were first time mule/horse riders. My foots was not adjusted to the foot cups before took off. After I screamed the mule guide stopped to put my foots in but he did not audjusted the position of side strips ( I have short legs), so my foots kept coming off the foot cups. My friend with another mule guide had the…”

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