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Exploring the Icy Waters of Antarctica by Zodiac
from $18,295
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Antarctica Active: All Inclusive Activities

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Enjoy mountain views over Ushuaia
  • Marvel at South Shetland Islands
  • Enjoy included activities
  • Navigate icebergs in Antarctica
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Whale Watching
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Join a 14-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore Antarctica through daily Zodiac excursions, guided walks, and snowshoe hikes, taking in stunning views and wildlife up close. Experience unforgettable activities that immerse you in the breathtaking polar environment.
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Sacred Valley Adventure
from $3,057
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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Adventure through the Andes
  • Stay in luxury lodges along the way
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Easy Active
The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.
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Panoramic views on the climb to Pico Duarte
from $2,299
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Mountain Adventure in the Caribbean Highlands

Self Drive Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Trek to the Pico Duarte summit
  • Hike to towering waterfalls
  • Explore the historic Zona Colonial
  • Rappel down into lush canyons
  • Drive steep mountain roads
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Santo Domingo / Santo Domingo
Activities
Camping, Ziplining
Activity Level
Challenging
Pick up your 4x4 and set off into the Dominican Republic's central mountains for an active 8-day adventure. You drive over high mountain passes, explore coffee plantations, and rappel down canyons. The trip culminates in a challenging 2-day trek to the summit of Pico Duarte, the highest peak in the Caribbean.
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Views of the lakes of Argentina
from $1,450
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Hiking Bariloche

5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Cerrito Llao Llao
  • Enjoy bird watching at El Tambo
  • Explore Guillelmo lake
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Bariloche / Bariloche
Activity Level
Moderate
Discover Bariloche, the principal city of the Argentine Lakes District and a great base camp for enjoying various outdoor activities.
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Mirador las Torres
from $2,800
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Highlights of the W Trek with Glamping

Torres del Paine - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the famous W Trek trails
  • See Pingo Valley's elusive deer
  • Explore Grey Glacier up close
  • Hike to Lago Toro Lookout
  • Discover wetlands of Laguna Azul
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Puerto Natales / Laguna Azul
Activity Level
Challenging
Set out on the highlights of the W Trek in Torres del Paine and discover well-known locations such as Grey Glacier, Las Torres, and French Valley. Hike with 360° views of the Paine River and Southern Patagonia Icefield, spot wildlife in Pingo Valley, and savor breathtaking views of the Paine Massif. Each night, unwinding back at the Riverside Basecamp.
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Easter Island Complete Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Ahu Akivi, Tahai and more
  • Enjoy Anakena Beach's white sand
  • Explore waters of near Motu Nui
  • Visit the crater of Rano Kau
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Santiago
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Easy Active
Take a 5-day Easter Island Complete Adventure and explore moai statues, ancient sites, and stunning nature. Visit Ahu Akivi, Tongariki, and Rano Raraku. Swim at Anakena Beach, snorkel at Motu Nui, and ride horseback to hidden ruins. Watch the sunset at Tahai. Visit Orongo and learn local stories at the crater of Rano Kau.
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Fitz Roy -- view during Day 2
from $1,641
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Fitz Roy - El Chalten

4 Day Itinerary
  • Hike to Laguna de los Tres
  • Explore El Chalten at your leisure
  • Climb to Laguna Torre
Activity Level
Challenging
Explore the wilds of Patagonia on this short but challenging hiking itinerary. Rewarded with panoramic vistas as your reach your destination each day, this itinerary designed for the active traveler.
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Puntiagudo Volcano, a snow-cappedd volcanic chain in Chile, near Osorno Volcano
from $2,838
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Chile's Three Lakes & Volcanoes Crossing

Chile Small Group Tour - 4 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Desolacion Trail
  • Boat ride to Puntiagudo Valley
  • Hike to Lake Rupanco
  • Visit hot springs by Lake Rupanco
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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Moderate
Join a 4-day trek in Chile's Lake District, connecting three lakes and volcanoes. Hike the Desolación Trail to Lake Todos Los Santos, take a boat to Puntiagudo Valley, and trek 8.5 km to a family lodge. On day three, hike 18 km to Lake Rupanco for stunning views. End with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to Puerto Varas.
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Snorkel the vibrant waters of the South Pacific
from $14,375
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Discover the Secrets of Melanesia

Papua New Guinea to Vanuatu - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Tufi Fjords
  • Snorkel vibrant reefs
  • Visit WWII relics
  • Discover ancient traditions
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Cairns / Port Vila, Efate
Activities
Local Market Visits, Kayaking, Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 18-day Heritage Adventurer cruise through Melanesia's remote islands, from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands to Vanuatu. Discover beautiful islands, colorful coral reefs, WWII sites, rich cultures, and unique wildlife across the Tufi Fjords, Dobu, Fergusson, Bougainville, and more.
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Santo Antonio, Principe
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West Africa Cruise from Ghana to Angola

Tema to Luanda - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • See Lome's market and landmarks
  • Unwind in Principe's pristine beach
  • Immerse in Gabon’s rich wildlife
  • Explore Luanda’s Iron Palace
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Tema / Luanda
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 15-day West African cruise from Ghana to Angola aboard SH Diana, visiting destinations like Lome, Cotonou, Sao Tome, and Gabon. Highlights include Ghana’s forts, Lome’s voodoo market, Cotonou’s stilt village, and Gabon’s rainforests, with opportunities to relax on Macaco Beach and explore Luanda’s modern transformation.
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Walrus
from $13,895
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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Iceland - Newfoundland - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Walk historic Sisimiut streets
  • Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Hike Torngat fjords
  • Visit Viking settlement ruins
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Iceland / St. John's
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Arctic adventure from Iceland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Explorer. Witness majestic glaciers in Greenland, delve into Inuit culture in Nunavut, marvel at fjords in Torngat National Park, & uncover Viking history at L’Anse aux Meadows. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, kayaking, & guided hikes through remote & stunning landscapes.
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Kayaking glassy waters around incredible icebergs
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Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Sail the Beagle Channel
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Explore the South Shetland Islands
  • Take helicopter over Antarctica
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 14-day cruise exploring Antarctica by Helicopter: Crossing the Circle and the Peninsula from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia aboard Ultramarine. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the legendary Drake Passage, where you'll witness breathtaking wildlife, from soaring albatrosses to playful dolphins.
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10 Best Trekking Trips for 2026-2027

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Cordillera Real Trekking: Khotia to Huayna Potosi $1,943 9 Enjoy a remote 5-day Bolivia trekking adventure on this expedition in the Cordillera Real, in the majestic Andes Mountains. This trek features remarkable views of glacier-clad peaks and high altitude lakes. You'll visit La Paz, Moon Valley, and the Tihuanaco ruins as well. Enjoy camping, horseback riding, and market visits too!
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Classic W Trek $2,241 7 Experience the world's ultimate hiking adventure trekking the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile. 5 of the 7 days are spent trekking the Paso Los Cuernos trail towards Refugio Los Cuernos and down into the French Valley. Experience panoramic views of Grey Glacier, witness the gigantic spires of El Paine, and enjoy a stay at EcoCamp.
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Classic Inca Trail $2,780 10 Follow in the footsteps of the Inca on this classic 10-day Inca Trail Trek. Acclimatize for three days as you explore Inca ruins and bargain at busy Andean markets in Cusco and the Sacred Valley before embarking on the 4-day 25 mile (40km) trek on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Spend a full day-and-a-half in the ruins of Machu Picchu before returning to Cusco on the train.
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Ultimate Patagonia Trekking $6,477 14 A complete hiking and trekking adventure that combines the best of both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia travel! This two-week journey pairs our Argentina Glacier Adventure itinerary with the Classic W Trek trip, for those hearty hikers in search of southern South America's breathtaking backcountry scenery.
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Dientes Circuit Trek $3,490 6 Experience what some call "the best trek in Patagonia" on this nature-lovers' trek! Spend six days hiking to the Dientes de Navarino massif along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, ponds, lakes, and rivers.
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Torres del Paine Short W Trek $1,629 5 Hike & Trek the best of Patagonia in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park on this abbreviated W-Trek adventure tour. Spend five days hiking in the backcountry exploring one of the world's most spectacular parks and spotting enormous glaciers, turquoise lakes, and verdant temperate rainforests. One of the world's premier hiking trips!
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New Zealand Grand Hikes: North & South Islands $10,119 15 Experience a 15-day New Zealand hiking trip from the North to South Island. Visit the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track, and trek through Mt Cook National Park—taking in geothermal wonders, coastal beauty, and alpine scenery along the way.
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Laos: North to South $1,988 12 Join this 12-day small-group Laos adventure from the Northern Highlands to the Southern Serenity. Travel through the unspoiled terrain of the Northern Highlands to arrive at the tranquil splendor of the South. Engage in local culture, witness breathtaking vistas, and explore ancient ruins. Join this unforgettable journey of discovery and exploration in the heart of Laos.
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Hiking Laos and Cambodia $1,713 11 Explore Cambodia and Laos on an 11-day adventure linking Angkor temples, floating villages, jungle hikes, and river cruises. You walk through ancient ruins, hike to waterfalls, visit rural communities, and experience daily life from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap.
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Sri Lanka & Maldives: Culture, Activities & Beach Bliss $3,106 11 Take an 11-day trip through Sri Lanka’s rich culture and the Maldives’ beautiful beaches. Visit ancient temples, see stunning landscapes, and unwind by clear waters for a perfect mix of history and relaxation.
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Patagonia Collection: Multisport Route of the Parks $6,980 11 This 11-day Route of the Parks small group multisport tour from Temuco to Puerto Natales is perfect for travelers looking to experience Patagonia. It includes hiking, biking, and rafting. Travel through the 17 parks, and engage with the region's nature, local communities, and culture, all while supporting rewilding efforts.
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Maya Multisport $2,900 11 Experience Guatemala’s diverse landscapes on an 11-day journey. Bike through Antigua’s forested trails, hike Pacaya Volcano, explore the ruins of Tikal, zipline over Lake Atitlán, and kayak its tranquil waters. Discover ancient history and thrilling outdoor adventures.
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Andean Multisport with Machu Picchu $3,051 9 Perfect for the active adventurer, this tour takes you through the Sacred Valley of the Inca from Cusco to Machu Picchu. You'll bike, raft, and hike along the way, culminating with two days exploring Machu Picchu with your local guide. A perfect mix of history and adventure, this 9 day tour will delight young and old alike.
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Sacred Valley & Lake Titicaca Multisport $5,376 12 This active 12-day tour through Peru blends exhilarating multi-sport adventures like whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, trekking, and mountain biking around Cusco & the Sacred Valley climaxing in an unforgettable trip to Machu Picchu. Then, travel south to Puno and go sea kayaking on Lake Titicaca visiting Amantani and Ticonata Islands.
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Remote Alaska Adventure $15,400 5 Experience a 5-day luxury Alaska lodge adventure and backcountry flight safaris at Ultima Thule Lodge. View the landscape and wildlife from a bush plane flying you into the wilds of Wrangell - St. Elias National Park. Each evening retreat to your own comfortable private cabin overlooking the Chitina River to get a true backcountry taste of Alaska.
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Galapagos Multisport $4,119 8 This 8-day multisport adventure to the Galapagos Islands is packed with thrilling and unique experiences. Begin your action-packed trip with a trek on San Cristobal Island, and then continue with kayaking, snorkeling, and biking around the Galapagos, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
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Andean Whitewater Adventure $2,153 7 The land of the Incas near Cusco and the Sacred Valley is a great destination for active adventures. With deep canyons cut by beautiful rivers and backroads and trails in the shadows of the impressive Andes, explore the countryside during this multi-day biking and raft trip and visit the Inca cities of Cusco and Ollantaytambo. Travelers will have a half-day hike on a remote section of the Inca Trail to hike down to the Apurimac River, one of South America's premier rivers. Single-track and more advanced biking routes can be arranged based on travelers' experience.
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Torres del Paine Multisport $5,957 6 Explore Torres del Paine in this multisport tour of Patagonia's best while hiking, biking, kayaking, horseback riding, and trekking! With EcoCamp as your home base, explore magnificent Patagonian mountains, glaciers lakes and rivers spotting guanacos and ostrich-like rheas.
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Alaska Kenai Camping Adventure $3,690 9 Experience Alaska's stunning beauty with glacier cruises, wildlife watching, and camping by the beach. Explore scenic towns and parks on this amazing 9-day camping adventure.
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Baffin Island Dive Safari $24,592 7 Experience the most exhilarating 7-day diving adventure in the company of the Arctic's leading scuba diving experts. Settle into a safari-style base camp on the sea ice and dive in the most incredible ice formations. Witness the Arctic's wildlife such as pods of narwhal, a variety of seal species, bowhead, beluga whales, and polar bears.
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10 Best Camping Trips for 2026-2027

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Lighthouse Reef Adventure $2,799 9 Enjoy 9 days at the Lighthouse Reef Atoll on this beautiful Belize snorkeling and kayaking tour. Spend your days wildlife watching, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and relaxing on the white sand beaches. The time is yours to spend as you wish!
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Undiscovered Brazil $3,858 13 Undiscovered Brazil is a Brazil tour itinerary offered through Adventure Life. Review the day-by-day highlights and what's included, or contact a trip planner to customize the itinerary to your travel dates and interests.
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Treasures of Madagascar: Island Exploration from South to North $6,313 16 Explore the highlands of Madagascar's southwest coast and the epic landscapes and pristine beaches of the north on this fascinating 16-day adventure. Hike through the mountains of Isalo National Park, visit the Mahafaly tribes in Tulear, and enjoy watersports on the white sand beaches of Nosy Be.
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Arctic Safari $19,109 9 Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the remote tundra camp and Arctic lodge set along the coast of Hudson Bay for a private arctic wildlife viewing and photography experience like none other.
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Fitz Roy & Glaciers Trekking $4,236 8 Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range, taking to the backcountry on a 4-day trek.
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Inca Trail Express $1,700 5 This 5-day trip spends 4 days hiking the Inca Trail then visits Machu Picchu for a full day exploring the ruins. Hike with expert guides and enjoy deluxe camping to assure the best possible experience. Travelers are required to spend a minimum of two nights at high altitude before the trek, usually in Cusco, Sacred Valley, or Lake Titicaca.
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Crossing the Antarctic Circle $14,995 13 Join this 13-day Antarctica cruise aboard Ocean Albatros, departing from Ushuaia. Discover penguin colonies, glacial wonders, and the stunning Lemaire Channel before crossing the iconic Antarctic Circle.
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Classic Salkantay Trek $3,032 9 This tour is a great alternative to the popular Inca Trail if you want to experience a different route that ends at Machu Picchu. Enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Salkantay and head towards the mystical Lost City of Incas.Trek through the less traveled route of the Salkantay trail and tour the ruins of Machu Picchu.
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Namibia Adventure $13,774 13 Begin a 13-day Namibia safari from Windhoek, exploring Sossusvlei’s red dunes, Sesriem Canyon, and Deadvlei. Stay by the Atlantic coast in Swakopmund with kayaking in Walvis Bay, then track desert rhinos in Damaraland and hike the Etendeka Trail. Continue to Etosha for game drives and stay at Safari House, ending at Okonjima Nature Reserve.
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Kafue & Lower Zambezi Snapshot $5,680 7 Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 7-day safari trip combining two of Africa's finest and wildest wildlife areas, the Kafue and the Lower Zambezi. Hugely different habitats and wildlife in each location, a combination of the two areas makes for a wholly rewarding safari holiday.
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