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The Amazon River
from $5,130
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
  • Discover the town of Nauta
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aqua Nera, from the Amazon port town of Iquitos. Your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Keep your eyes open for the mysterious pink river dolphin along the way, and enjoy activities like hiking & kayaking.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $4,272
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Strolling on the beach in Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activity Level
Variable
Explore in 5 days Galapagos Islands and navigate on Fragata yacht around Santa Cruz, Isabela and Rabida islands
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine Park
from $14,061
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina’s Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Explore Isla de los Estados
  • Venture into wildlife reserves
  • Take advantage of superb photo ops
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the iconic wilderness of Patagonia’s saw-toothed peaks, cerulean glaciers, and soaring fjords over 10 days of exploration. Discover Chilean Patagonia’s highlights including the stunning Beagle Channel and famous Cape Horn. Hike, kayak, and Zodiac cruise wild fjords, and explore wildlife reserves not easily accessible to the public.
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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $6,840
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
Starts / Ends
Nauta / Nauta
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.
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South Plaza Island
from $4,150
UP TO 20%
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Northeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Discover Mosquera's beauty
  • Admire Genovesa's wildlife
  • Snorkel at Santa Fe
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
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Sunrise in the Patagonian Andes Mountains
from $14,195
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Santiago - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
  • Watch for massive Andean condors
  • See impressive glaciers
  • Visit a working Patagonian estancia
  • Explore Torres del Paine
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Santiago
Activity Level
Variable
Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Galapagos Sally Lightfoot Crab
from $90,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Discover Urbina Bay wildlife
  • Hike Sierra Negra volcano
  • Explore with your private group
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day private western Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Beluga. Discover Santa Cruz Island, the wildlife-rich landscapes of Isabela Island, the dramatic scenery of Fernandina Island, and the black-sand beaches of Santiago Island, where flamingos, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions can be seen throughout the journey.
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Getting ready to land
from $52,720
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Private Charter - Western Islands II

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Observe white tip sharks
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Archipel I for a 5-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands. The scenic Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-lined Fernandina, and pristine white sands of Bachas Beach are among the highlights. Swim beside friendly sea lions or stroll through volcanic landscapes teeming with gigantic tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and penguins.
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Colorful South Plaza Island
from $3,692
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Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Relax on volcanic black sand beach
  • Marvel at Bartolome Island
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Journey to the Northern Islands of the Galapagos on this 5-day cruise aboard the Seaman Journey. Discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, from volcanic landscapes to vibrant wildlife.
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Aguila Glacier
from $14,495
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Cape Horn
  • Hike Torres del Paine
  • Explore Pia Glacier
  • Cruise Chilean Fjords
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Santiago
Activities
Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 15-day Patagonian cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago on Ultramarine, flying to Ushuaia before sailing past Cape Horn, Glacier Alley, & the fjords of Tierra del Fuego. Explore Puerto Natales, hike Torres del Paine, visit a Patagonian estancia, & discover penguin colonies, glaciers, waterfalls, & historic sites across Chilean Patagonia.
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Sea kayaking expedition in the Galapagos
from $12,921
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • See diverse wildlife and birds
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
  • Relax on volcanic black sand beach
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.
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Paine River and Salto Grande waterfall
from $16,195
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Castro's colorful palafittes
  • Explore Chiloe National Park forest
  • View the advancing Pio XI Glacier
  • Hike Torres del Paine's trails
Starts / Ends
Puerto Montt / Ushuaia
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 15-day cruise through southern Chile's fjords aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Beagle Channel and the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, wildlife viewings, and two days of hiking in the stunning Torres del Paine National Park.
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