South America · 3-DAY EXPERIENCES

3-Day Experiences in South America: 15 Picked and Priced

25 tours  ·  from $98

The good 3-day experiences fill first, and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: 15 of them, what each costs and how they differ.

Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights - What the lodge stay is really like
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Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights

1.Tambopata Peruvian Amazon Jungle for Three Days/Two Nights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 329 reviews · 3 days · from $350Our pick

Spend three days in Tambopata with boat rides, canopy ziplining, rainforest walks, Lake Sandoval, night wildlife searches, and a clay lick visit. English or Spanish guides such as Ivan, Samuel, Saay, and Franklin have led trips, while the simple lodge offers meals, screened rooms, and a real break from city life.

“Definitly worth it! It was an unforgettable experience. There is a useful wifi in the main area, so you can use internet during daytime. At night, all electricity and internet is cut. There was no wild insect inside the room during the nights, that helps you sleep without worry. Of course it wasn’t very comfy (there was no hot water at all), but anyway i think lacking of standard things makes the experience better.”

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San Pedro de Atacama: 3-Day Activity Combo with 4 Tours - The frozen dawn at El Tatio Geysers
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San Pedro de Atacama: 3-Day Activity Combo with 4 Tours

2.3-Day Activity Combo with 4 Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 247 reviews · from $233

This three-day combo covers Valle de la Luna, El Tatio Geysers, Altiplanic Lagoons and Red Stones, plus Baltinache Lagoons and Putana Valley. Expect bilingual guides, hotel pickup, breakfasts and lunches, with guides such as Francisco, Rodolfo and Carolina sometimes leading the outings. Entry fees are extra, and the schedule can change.

“Tour: Baltinache Salt Lagoon Date: 22 Oct 2023 Guide: Francisco Driver: David Tour: Vallecito Date: 22 Oct 2023 Guide: Gabriel Driver: David Tour: Salt Route Date: 23 Oct 2023 Guide: Christian Driver: (Sorry we forgot the driver’s name but please help to commend as well 🙏) Tour: El Tatio Geyser Date: 24 Oct 2023 Guide: Christian Driver: David All the guides on our tours were super engaging and knowledgeable. The entire experience with them was smooth and really fun! The drivers were professional and we felt really safe on the road the entire time!”

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3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons - Day 2 reaches Bolivia’s high desert
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3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons

3.3-Day Tour to Salt Flats and Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $370

Travel from Uyuni across the Salar de Uyuni and Bolivia’s high desert in a 4x4. You’ll see the Train Cemetery, Colchani, cactus-covered Incahuasi Island, Laguna Colorada, hot springs, the Salvador Dalí Desert, and Green Lake. Guides such as Peter, Hector, Ivan, and Juan have led departures, with meals, lodging, transfers, and photography help included.

“Tour crew tried their max. to please all of us and show the best of all. Guide with name Peter was outstanding.”

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From Uyuni: Red Lagoon & Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Guided Tour - Day one: trains, salt workshops, and a white horizon
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From Uyuni: Red Lagoon & Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Guided Tour

4.From Uyuni: Red Lagoon & Uyuni Salt Flats 3-Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 160 reviews · 3 days · from $354

This three-day, small-group journey takes you from Uyuni’s Train Graveyard across Salar de Uyuni to Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, the Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and the Green Lagoon. An English or Spanish guide, 4WD transport, meals, and basic shared hostels are included. Expect long drives and simple facilities.

“Incredible tour, our guide Andres and our driver Ivan were both brilliant. A once in a lifetime experience worth every penny!!!”

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La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour - Day 2: Train Graveyard, Colchani, and the white salt pan
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La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

5.La Paz: Uyuni Salt Flats & San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 145 reviews · 4 days · from $469

Travel overnight from La Paz to Uyuni, then cross Bolivia by 4WD through the salt flats, lagoons, geysers, deserts, and hot springs. English-speaking guides such as Saul, Liliana, and Ronaldo lead small groups of up to 11 before helping you cross into Chile. Expect basic lodging, cold nights, extra fees, and superb scenery.

“I’m very glad I did this tour but I sort of wish I would have done it with another company. The pros; friendly guide and driver, okay vehicle, food and accommodation. The accommodation on day two was a cozy hut shared between three people. No hot water in the shower which was a bit annoying after spending the whole day on the salt flats and all you want is a shower! The last accommodation is a dorm for 6 people, also cozy. None of the rooms had any outlets to charge phones etc. food was okay during the tour, very basic but filling. I hade ordered vegan food but got…”

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3 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour - Arrival, lunch, and the first canoe outing
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3 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour

6.3 Days Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 145 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $360

Travel from Manaus into the Rio Negro region for three days of canoe trips, piranha fishing, caiman spotting, jungle walks, a sunrise outing, and a visit to a Caboclo family. Guides such as Fabio, Joseph, and Eduardo have received strong praise. Expect simple lodging, basic meals, heat, insects, and plenty of hammock time.

“This tour is both fun and very close to a rip-off. The additional paid activities, such as swimming with dolphins, are exceptional, but if you don't take them there's hardly anything to do. We took 3 days/2 nights, and on the third day we simply spent 5 hours in a boat accompanying other tourists doing the activities we'd already done, staying on the boat until they'd finished. It's a pretty nice tour if you only do 1 night and take the additional activities, but without them it's pretty much pointless. Clearly, the tour isn't worth the price, and you're left with a feeling of having been nicely ripped off. Still…”

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Uyuni: Uyuni Salt Flats and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour - Day 1: abandoned trains, salt craft, and a white horizon
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Uyuni: Uyuni Salt Flats and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

7.Uyuni: Uyuni Salt Flats and San Pedro de Atacama 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 122 reviews · 3 days · from $399

Travel from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama in a small 4WD group of up to 11. You will see salt hotels, perspective-photo spots, flamingo-filled lagoons, geysers, hot springs, the Dali Desert, and the Green and White Lagoons. Guides such as Gus, René, Marcia, and Lucio have been praised for making the border crossing and long days easier.

“Amazing places and sights, so worth going. Food on the tour was poor. Accommodation was satisfactory, not great. Guide was average unfortunately.”

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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights - Day one: from Cusco to the 4,630-meter Salkantay Pass
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Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

8.Salkantay Trek Challenge – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $680Top rated

Take the fast, tough route from Cusco to Machu Picchu over the Salkantay Pass. You will hike from 3,900 meters to 4,630 meters, descend into coffee country, sleep at Mountain Sky View and in Aguas Calientes, then visit Machu Picchu with a guide. Expect early starts, strong support, and little spare sleep.

“Salkantay Trekking does a great job in ensuring all the conditions are set for this hard challenge to be doable for everyone.”

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3-Day Iguazu Falls Tour with Optional Airfare from Buenos Aires - Choosing between the Argentine and Brazilian hotel locations
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3-Day Iguazu Falls Tour with Optional Airfare from Buenos Aires

9.3-Day Iguazu Falls Tour with Optional Airfare from Buenos Aires

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $490

Spend three days seeing Iguazu Falls from Argentina and Brazil, with flights from Buenos Aires, two hotel nights, park entry, airport transfers, and guided visits. Guides such as Ricardo and Pajaro have led memorable trips, while the optional Great Adventure boat ride adds a soaking wet rush beneath the falls. Hotel location and flight times can vary.

“The Iguazú Falls are a once in a lifetime experience. Sol Iguazú is a great company. Dealing with Viator and their Partner Signature tours leaves a lot to be desired. We were picked up at the airport and dropped at a hotel in Argentina. As we tried to check in we found out that Signature had cancelled our reservation because they did not feel the Argentina hotels met their standard for quality. They apologized and told me someone would be there immediately to take us across the border to our Brazil hotel. The guide for Sol Iguazú who was scheduled to take us for a tour of the Brazilian side…”

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Uyuni Salt Flats 3 Days/ 2 Nights with English Speaking Guide - Day 1: Train tracks, salt workshops, and Incahuasi Island
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Uyuni Salt Flats 3 Days/ 2 Nights with English Speaking Guide

10.Uyuni Salt Flats 3 Days/ 2 Nights with English Speaking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $380

Spend three days crossing Bolivia’s salt flats and Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve in a 4WD, with an English-speaking guide, local driver, meals, and two hostel nights included. You’ll see the Train Graveyard, Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, Red Lagoon, geysers, hot springs, and the Green and White Lagoons. Expect long drives, basic rooms, and cold nights.

“The tour was really amazing and consisted of way more than just the salt flats. It had a lot of beautiful surprises. The second night is however on a place with only power from 19:00-22:00 so it will be freezingly cold (so bring warm clothes for the night). The guide Orlando and the driver Gabriël were really nice, helpful and really did their best for us. All considered a really nice experience.”

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3-Day Uyuni Salt Flat Tour with Sunset and Red Lagoons - Day one: locomotives, salt crafts, and the Salar de Uyuni
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3-Day Uyuni Salt Flat Tour with Sunset and Red Lagoons

11.3-Day Uyuni Salt Flat Tour with Sunset and Red Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $300

Travel from Uyuni to the world’s largest salt flat, Incahuasi Island, flamingo-filled lagoons, the Siloli Desert, geysers, hot springs, and Laguna Verde. Small groups of up to six use an air-conditioned vehicle, with two nights of shared-bathroom lodging, meals, and a transfer toward San Pedro de Atacama.

“Os lugares que visitamos são maravilhosos, de tirar o fôlego mesmo! O guia Armando foi bem atencioso, garantindo que estávamos bem, especialmente por conta da altitude. Ele parou diversas vezes para tirarmos fotos, tirou várias fotos legaiRead more”

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Trekking the valley of the pat 3 days/ GUIDE TUTY CHAPADA DIAMANTINA - Day 1: Gerais do Vieira and the Tropeiros trail
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Trekking the valley of the pat 3 days/ GUIDE TUTY CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

12.Trekking the valley of the pat 3 days/ GUIDE TUTY CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $421

Hike the Vale do Pati over three days with Lençóis guide Tuty, crossing Gerais do Vieira, Morro do Castelo, Funis Waterfall, and Cachoeirão do Pati. Expect long mountain walks, cave passages, home-cooked meals, and overnight stays with local families. The route suits fit hikers who want Chapada scenery and a more personal experience.

“Our trek through the Pati Valley was an incredible adventure. Tuty was communicative and attentive, making sure that all of our needs were met. We couldn't be happier with our trek, and we highly recommend Tuty!”

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3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge - Pink dolphins and the first night in the jungle
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3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

13.3-Day All Inclusive Guided Jungle Tour from Iquitos at Maniti Eco-Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $459

From Iquitos, you’ll travel by river to Maniti Eco-Lodge for three days of guided Amazon excursions. Expect Monkey Island, pink dolphins, night walks, piranha fishing, caiman spotting, Victoria Regia, a native community visit, private basic rooms, meals, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Rene, Alfredo, Linder, Edwin, and Ashoku have led past departures.

“We were a bit wary of what to expect but everyone made us feel so welcome! The food was great, accommodation was basic and comfortable. The tour guide (Linder) was so knowledgeable and willing to help with anything he could. A definite recommendation for anyone wanting to get outside their comfort zone!”

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3 DAYS OF CHARM! Booking from 2 people - Chapada Diamantina by Zentur - Day one: caves, clear water, and Morro do Pai Inácio
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3 DAYS OF CHARM! Booking from 2 people – Chapada Diamantina by Zentur

14.3 DAYS OF CHARM! Booking from 2 people – Chapada Diamantina by Zentur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $233

Base yourself in Lençóis for three busy days across Chapada Diamantina. Visit Pratinha, Gruta da Fumaça, Mucugezinho, Poço do Diabo, Mosquito Waterfall, Serrano and more, with English-speaking guides available, lunches on the first two days, and groups capped at 14.

“Visiting Chapada Diamantina was already a dream, but experiencing it with Zentur made the entire trip exceptional.”

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Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service) - Cruz del Condor and the canyon rim
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Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service)

15.Private 3 Day Colca Canyon Trekking tour (superior Service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $400

Walk from the Colca Valley into the canyon, sleep in family-run homes, watch condors at Cruz del Condor, relax at Sangalle Oasis, and climb out before dawn. English-speaking guides such as José, Pepe, Miguel, and Jarley lead the trek. Transport is shared, but the hiking group is private, with two to eight participants.

“We had a really nice experience, José (Pepe) is great, you could feel that he's passionate about his job!”

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