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Classic Galapagos Safari & Isabela

7 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Santa Cruz Island
  • Snorkel across Floreana
  • Admire unique wildlife
  • Enjoy Isabela's sandy beaches
Starts / Ends
Los Gemelos (Twin Craters) / Las Tintoreras
Activity Level
Moderate
Luxury camping in one of the world's most remarkable archipelagos. The Galapagos Safari Camp tour is perfect for the traveler that prefers his or her tours active and want to stay in a unique location, not just your standard hotel.
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Church and vineyards
from $5,817
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Tastes & Traditions of Uruguay

10 Day Itinerary
  • Sample local wine, oil and cheese
  • Climb sand dunes in Valizas
  • Stay at a traditional Estancia
  • Explore the cities with your guide
Starts / Ends
Colonia del Sacramento / Montevideo
Activities
Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join a 10-day culinary exploration through Uruguay. Sip wine, taste artisan cheeses, and sample olive oils as you make your way through the countryside.
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The largest salt flat in the world, Uyuni in Bolivia
from $4,400
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Explora Uyuni

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the Uyuni Salt Flats
  • Experience the Uyuni Lodge
  • Explore with excursions
Starts / Ends
Bolivia / Explora Uyuni
Activities
Biking, Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 5-day trip to Uyuni Salt Flats, a vast wonder at 3,665 meters elevation. Stay at Uyuni Lodge near Tunupa Volcano. Customize your exploration with a guide, choosing hikes, overland trips, or bike rides. Enjoy adventures like climbing Tunupa Volcano, biking, or exploring charming villages.
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Chimborazo Lodge
from $5,109
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Andes and Amazon

15 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Quito’s UNESCO Old Town
  • Visit the homes of local weavers
  • Visit Antisana National Park
  • Experience Amazon jungle lodge
  • Hike scenic Cajas National Park
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Ecuador on this 15-day Andes and Amazon adventure. Explore Quito’s Old Town, shop at Otavalo Market, wander Cuenca’s colonial streets, ride the Devil’s Nose Train, hike Chimborazo, and follow the Route of the Waterfalls to Baños. Enjoy jungle hikes, wildlife viewing, and community visits in the Amazon rainforest.
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Sun Gate and La Veronica
from $2,968
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Cachiccata Trek

Alternative Inca Trail - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Encounter local people as you trek
  • View the Urubamba mountain range
  • Explore the Inca stronghold, Cusco
  • Take in the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Challenging
The Cachiccata Trek is an excellent alternative to the Inca Trail. This cultural hike explores Peruvian history, and also visits modern Inca communities and customs. This route was cultivated by the Cachiccata community and your local guides will delight in sharing their culture and history. Come and discover this hidden trekking treasure of Peru!
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Stars in the Atacama Desert sky
from $2,970
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Awasi Atacama Desert

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend your nights in San Pedro de Atacama on these 3 to 5-night luxury Chile tours with flexible itineraries that explore the best of the Atacama like the Valley of the Moon, Lasana Valley, and the El Tatio geysers.
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The Cathedral in Cusco
from $2,794
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Inti Raymi Festival

8 Day Itinerary
  • Tour the Sacred Valley
  • Enjoy a week of Inca sun god events
  • Explore Machu Picchu
Activities
Local Market Visits, Festival Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
We visit the most important Inca ruins such as Sacsayhuamán during Inti Raymi Festival, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, and we spend two days exploring the Lost City of Machu Picchu. This is an easy paced weeklong journey perfect for anyone with a sense of curiosity and adventure.
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Lopes Mendes Beach
from $1,780
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Costa Verde of Brazil

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Christ the Redeemer statue
  • Explore the colonial town of Paraty
  • Hike to Lopes Mendes Beach
  • Kayak along rugged coastline
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 10-day Brazil tour can be customized based on your interests! Begin with a visit to vibrant Rio de Janeiro where you will see Rio's famous landmarks. Continue to Paraty with its cobblestone streets and rich history. Hike to Lopes Mendes Beach and snorkel, kayak, or simply relax on the beach as you end your Brazil trip.
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Enjoy the grounds of Araras EcoLodge on horseback
from $1,519
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Araras EcoLodge Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the Pantanal region
  • Take a nocturnal jungle walk
  • Search for a plethora of wildlife
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
Designed for the active traveler, this 5-day tour based at Araras EcoLodge in Brazil enables you to walk, trek, horseback ride, canoe, and bike around the expansive Pantanal region. Enjoy a new adventure every day as you marvel at the unique flora, fauna, and landscape, accompanied by an expert local guide.
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Colorful Peruvian dancers at a parade
from $1,876
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Living Legacy of Ancient Peru

Cusco & Huilloc - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Discover wonders of Peru
  • Explore Historic sites of Cusco
  • Experience life at Huilloc
  • Experience Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends
Cusco / Cusco
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the unique living culture in Peru in this 6-day Cusco and Huilloc Homestay Tour.
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The rainforest from above
from $1,366
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Rio de Janeiro and Bonito

7 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
  • Visit Christ the Redeemer
  • Learn about local flora and fauna
  • Swim in unusually blue waters
Starts / Ends
Rio de Janeiro / Campo Grande
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana during your visit to Rio de Janeiro. Make your way to Brazil's ecotourism capital, Bonito, where you can admire the tropical wildlife on land and in the Rio de Prata.
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Napo Wildlife Center
from $1,868
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Napo Wildlife Center Exploration

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Interpretative Centre
  • Search for monkeys
  • Explore Napo's surrounding creeks
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy the unique flora and fauna found in the Amazon Rainforest. Explore the forest by hiking on the trails, canoeing down the river and learning about Kichwa Anangu culture during your 5-day trip to Napo Wildlife Center.
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Macaws in the Amazon
from $1,140
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Refugio Amazonas Adventure

4 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak on the Tambopata River
  • Discover a new species of insect
  • Boat to the Chuncho Clay Lick
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Relaxed
Take your family on a Peruvian trip to the Amazon rainforest from the comfort of Refugio Amazonas on this exciting 4-day tour. Enjoy climbing a 30 meter canopy tower, take a catamaran around Lake Condenado and let your kids explore the trail for children as you immerse yourself in the stunning nature of this dense verdant jungle.
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Napo Wildlife Center
from $1,525
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Napo Wildlife Center Snapshot

4 Day Itinerary
  • Climb the Canopy Observation Tower
  • Visit Añangu Lake
  • Hike along the forest trail
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy a snapshot of the Amazon Rainforest during your stay at Napo Wildlife Center. Hike through the Terra Firme forest, look for monkeys, and climb the Canopy Observation Tower on this 4-day tour.
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Hiker approaching Cotopaxi Volcano
from $1,011
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Cotopaxi Multisport

4 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Condor Machay Waterfall
  • Enjoy the Cotopaxi Ropes Course
  • Climb the Rumiñahui Volcano
Activity Level
Moderate
Extend your trip in Ecuador with a 3 night stay in a comfortable hacienda near the Cotopaxi Volcano and explore the Andean highlands on foot, horseback, and gliding through the forest by zipline during our multisport trip that is a short drive from Quito.
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Snorkle in the clear waters of Rio de Prata
from $559
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Bonito Multisport

4 Day Itinerary
  • Float the Rio Prata with your guide
  • Rappel into the areas caves
  • Swim with tropical fish
Activity Level
Easy Active
Extend your travels to this charming village known for its crystal clear waters and unique caves. Dive into the Rio Prats's clear waters watching for tropical fish and learn about the areas flora and fauna. This inland tropical paradise is a unique addition to your Brazil travels
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Personal tours of vineyards
from $6,203
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Culinary Adventure in Argentina & Uruguay

13 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy culinary classes
  • Visit Aconcagua Mountain
  • Experience Argentine Tango
  • Taste premier wines
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 13-day active Argentina & Uruguay trip explores the best of these countries' culinary delights. Your journey includes traditional cooking classes, wine tasting, hiking, city tours, and beautiful landscapes. Visit Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Aconcagua & Montevideo. To end your tour, spend some time relaxing on the sunny white beaches of Uruguay.
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Explore!
from $2,994
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Andean Multisport with Machu Picchu

9 Day Itinerary
  • Ride bikes through the countryside
  • Hike to a village and volunteer
  • Raft the Apurimac class III rapids
  • Explore the lost city- Machu Picchu
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
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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