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Lake & Lagoon Trips in South America: 15 Picked and Priced

85 tours  ·  from $14

Prices, durations and what travellers said, for 15 lake & lagoon trips. The top entry is there for a reason, so start at it and work down.

Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch - Soraypampa and the steep two-hour climb
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Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

1.Cusco: Humantay Lake Tour with Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,976 reviews · 1 day · from $22Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for Humantay Lake, stopping for breakfast in Mollepata before the steep 3-kilometer climb from Soraypampa. Guides such as Jonathan, Eduardo, Kevin, and Waldir pace the group carefully. You get Salkantay views, time at the lake, breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, and emergency oxygen for $22, plus the entrance fee and optional horse rental.

“Such a fun experience. I mean that wake up time wasn't fun, especially on New Years Day 😅 But the rest was great! The food at the breakfast and lunch stop was great. And Jonathan was a fantastic guide, making sure to hike at the perfect speed for all levels of fitness, keeping an eye on everyone and making sure to have some personal time to get to know everyone a little. This hike is pretty difficult but soooo worth it! Such a fun off the beaten path tour from but yet outside of Cusco!”

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Bariloche: 7 Lakes & San Martin de Los Andes Road Trip

2.7 Lakes & San Martin de Los Andes Road Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 624 reviews · 10 hours · from $100

Ride from Bariloche through Villa La Angostura and the Seven Lakes Route to San Martin de los Andes. Expect a bilingual guide, several short photo stops, about two hours for lunch and exploring, and a long return drive. Guides such as Isis, Freddy, Matias, and Deborah are noted for clear explanations in English and Spanish.

“Great full day tour. Isis was a wonderful friendly guide full of information on the area. Would highly recommend this tour”

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Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour - The 6:00 AM pickup and the ride into the highlands
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Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour

3.Piedras Rojas, Altiplanics Lagoons & Salar Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 592 reviews · 10 hours · from $85

Leave San Pedro around 6:00 AM for Miscanti and Miñiques Lagoons, Piedras Rojas, Chaxa Lagoon, Socaire, and Toconao. A bilingual guide such as Cheryl, Camila, or Denny leads the small group, with breakfast and lunch included. Expect striking scenery, wildlife stops, cold mornings, hot sun, and altitude above 4,100 meters.

“All in all it was a great tour with a great guide and group.”

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Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic - Salto del Soldado and the story behind the rock
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Santiago: Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

4.Portillo and Laguna del Inca Day Trip with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 572 reviews · 10 hours · from $45

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Santiago to Portillo and Laguna del Inca, with stops at Salto del Soldado and Ruta Los Caracoles. Your guide, such as Sebastián, Sol, Carlos, or Emilio, shares local stories in Spanish or Portuguese. You get mountain views, free time by the lagoon, and a simple picnic near Los Andes.

“As described and expected. The picnic is not much but fair for the price.”

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Bogota: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour - Guatavita Town and the road to the lagoon
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Bogota: Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

5.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 551 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Travel from Bogotá to Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon behind the El Dorado legend, and Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, transport, and entrance tickets are included. Expect a full 12-hour day, a two-hour highland walk, local lunch at your own cost, and memorable Andean scenery.

“This was my favourite tour during our holiday to Bogotá. Camilo was awesome… he was so friendly and knowledgeable. I learnt so much; particularly around indigenous culture which I loved! So so interesting. Thanks so much Camilo. What a legend. The transport was super comfortable - Alejandro did a great job. Would highly recommend this tour. Guatavista is breathtaking and the Salt Cathedral is really cool!”

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Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa - Chiguata and the Mirador de los Volcanes
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Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa

6.Tour to the Salinas Lagoon and National Reserve in Arequipa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 548 reviews · 8 hours · from $27

Leave Arequipa early for Chiguata, volcano viewpoints, the salt flats and reflective waters of Salinas Lagoon. An English or Spanish guide, hotel pickup, transport, camelids, birds, and optional thermal wells are included. Bring cash for the 10-sol entrance fee, breakfast, and extras. Expect rough roads and high altitude.

“the car was bad for disabled people. hard to get into the car because of missing another step and handrails missing. if you are elderly or hv leg problems you will hv severe problems by getting into the van. I had severe problems today!”

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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco - Breakfast in Mollepata adds useful fuel
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From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

7.From Cusco: Excursion to Humantay lake from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1 day · from $20Best value

Leave Cusco around 4:00 a.m. for Humantay Lake with guides such as Jonathan, Alex, Wally, or Heber. The day includes breakfast and lunch buffets, transport, walking sticks, and time beside the turquoise lake below Nevado Salkantay. Expect a demanding high-altitude hike, winding roads, and optional horse support.

“Jonathan is an extremely passionate and knowledgeable guide! Tour highly, highly recommended!”

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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch - The 4 a.m. start and the road to Pacchanta
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From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

8.From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta and hike about 13 kilometers past Ausangate’s seven colorful lakes. You’ll travel with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, eat breakfast and lunch, then soak in hot springs. Guides such as Kevin, Eduardo, Carlos, and Inti have been praised for pacing and altitude support, but the route is cold, remote, and very high.

“Our guide, Kevin, was amazing! The hike was absolutely beautiful. The food was plentiful and good! Overall, it was a phenomenal experience! Unforgettable! And lastly, did I mention: our guide Kevin was AWESOME! 10/10 recommend!”

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San Pedro Atacama: Baltinache Lagoons - The drive from San Pedro into salt country
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San Pedro Atacama: Baltinache Lagoons

9.San Pedro Atacama: Baltinache Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 359 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

From San Pedro de Atacama, drive into the desert with a bilingual guide such as Francisco, Daniel, or Mauricio. Visit seven salt lagoons, float in extremely salty water when swimming is open, and enjoy a generous local breakfast near the Magic Bus. The five-hour trip includes transport and hotel pickup, but the CLP $12,000 entrance fee is extra.

“it was such a great experience to visit the the salt pools. Lorena was a great guide, very informative and friendly.”

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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour - Forest, river, and two very different valleys
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From Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

10.Tierra del Fuego Emerald Lagoon Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 271 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Join a small group of up to 12 for a six-hour hike from Ushuaia to Laguna Esmeralda. Guides such as Nicolas, Julian, Fernanda, and Manuel lead you through forests, valleys, mud, and possible snow, sharing local nature facts before serving lunch and a hot drink beside the lagoon.

“The trek was great! Katheryn was our hostess with the mostest! She was very friendly and gave a lot of information on the ecology and geography .”

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Santiago: Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting - Starting in Santiago and settling into the minivan
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Santiago: Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting

11.Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Santiago to Portillo Inca Lagoon with a multilingual guide such as Camilo, Sofia, or Eduardo. See the famous Caracoles switchbacks, hear Chilean and Incan stories, enjoy an empanada brunch, and taste wine at In Situ from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays and holidays, tasting moves to Ventisquero Guardia Vieja, home to llamas.

“Everything about the trip was brilliant! Seba was a fantastic guide and our driver was lovely. Seba was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us lots of information at various points up to the lagoon - we all came away learning lots about Chile, especially the wine, which was great! Hoping to return soon and would definitely book another trip with him. There was nothing he could have done better! Thank you for a memorable trip.”

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Triple tour: Red stones, highland lagoons and Chaxa Lagoon - The early start and open-air breakfast
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Triple tour: Red stones, highland lagoons and Chaxa Lagoon

12.Triple tour: Red stones, highland lagoons and Chaxa Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 219 reviews · 10 hours · from $85

Spend a full day above and across the Atacama Desert, with breakfast, lunch, bilingual guidance and stops at Piedras Rojas, Socaire, Miscanti, Miñiques and Chaxa Lagoon. Guides such as Manu, Karla and Daniel have earned praise for their humor, local insight and wildlife spotting. Expect small groups, rough roads, cold mornings and altitudes up to 4,200 meters.

“Excellent tour all around! Karla was a superb tour guide! She was highly knowledgeable and had great energy. She also had the best playlists for the sections of driving between stops. The sights were stunning and we have 0 complaints. I would definitely recommend this to others.”

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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

13.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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Puno: Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile - Starting in Puno and heading onto the lake
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Puno: Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile

14.Puno: Full-Day Tour of Lake Titicaca and Uros & Taquile

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 178 reviews · 11 hours · from $33

Travel from Puno to the reed-built Uros Islands and Taquile with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll meet local communities, eat lunch on Taquile, and watch skilled weavers at a cooperative. The $33 price includes transfers from central Puno hotels, entrance fees, lunch, and the full-day tour.

“Professionell guide, informativ och med mycket kunskap om ekologin, samhället och interaktion med båda, mån om sin grupp och tydliga korta instruktioner. Vädret var med oss då vi kunde se sjön från sin bästa sida. Lärorik erfarenhet i Uros och Taquile”

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Full-day excursion Lencois Marnahenses, Lagoa Azul & Lagoa Bonita combined - The morning drive to Lagoa Azul
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Full-day excursion Lencois Marnahenses, Lagoa Azul & Lagoa Bonita combined

15.Full-day excursion Lencois Marnahenses, Lagoa Azul & Lagoa Bonita combined

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews

Spend a full day in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, visiting Lagoa Azul in the morning and Lagoa Bonita at sunset. You’ll ride by 4x4 through sandy tracks, swim in clear seasonal lagoons, stop for regional food, and climb a wooden stairway to a high dune. The tour is led in Portuguese, with private and small-group options.

“Esperienza incredibile. La nostra guida Diego è stato bravissimo, molto simpatico e ha reso questa esperienza che è già stupenda per il luogo unico che è il Lencois ancor più unica. Ci siamo divertiti tantissimo sia con Diego sia con l'autista bravissimo nel guidare lungo le strade di sabbia. Esperienza super consigliata”

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