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Exploring the Galapagos
from $2,395
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Eastern Islands I

4 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit Santa Fe island
  • Discover South Plaza island
  • Explore North Seymour nesting sites
  • Visit Chinese Hat volcanic cone
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
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Variable
Explore the Eastern Islands of the Galapagos on a 4-day Archipel I cruise through San Cristobal, Santa Fe, and North Seymour. Encounter unique wildlife, hike volcanic landscapes, and conclude the journey at Baltra Airport.
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Camping along the Inca Trail
from $3,275
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Salkantay Trek with One Day Inca Trail Hike

9 Day Itinerary
  • Trek both Salkantay and Inca trails
  • Enjoy Salkantay views
  • Explore Machu Picchu
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Cusco / Cusco
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Challenging
Enjoy the alternative Salkantay trail combined with the famous One Day Inca Trail for the ultimate trekking experience. Marvel at the different surroundings around the two trails and be mesmerized with the archaeological sites leading to the lost city of the Incas: Machu Picchu. This trip requires a One Day Inca Trail Pass
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Llamas in Machu Picchu, Peru
from $3,032
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Classic Salkantay Trek

Via Hidroelectrica - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Travel the Salkantay Trail
  • Visit local communities
  • Explore Machu Picchu
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Cusco / Cusco
Activity Level
Challenging
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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Penguins in the Antarctic landscape
from $98,800
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Emperors & Explorers

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Union Glacier
  • Camp near an Emperor Penguin Colony
  • Explore Antarctica
  • Photograph local wildlife
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience two Antarctic icons in one action-packed adventure. Fly by ski aircraft to the Gould Bay Emperor Penguin Colony. Camp on the sea ice where thousands of birds come to raise and feed their young. Continue your adventure by flying to the Geographic South Pole, the most remote destination on Earth. History comes alive as you stand at 90° South.
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A group of penguins in the Falkland Islands
from $17,050
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Elephant Island - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 23 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Bird watch a multitude of seabirds
  • Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
  • See Commerson’s Dolphins
  • Visit whaling and sealing station
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Tierra del Fuego National Park / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Join MV Hondius on a 23-day sailing adventure that allows you to discover and explore Antarctica, passing from the Falkland Island to Polar Circle. Experience some of the most dramatic landscapes on earth and enjoy close encounters with Gentoo and Adélie penguins, brown skuas, leopard seals, along with humpback and minke whales.
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Getting close to sea lions in the Galapagos
from $118,008
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Private Charter - Central & East Islands Aboard Galapagos Legend

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Snorkel in crystal clear waters
  • Tour the tortoise breeding center
  • Enjoy on board family activities
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Board the Galapagos Legend for a unique 4-day private cruise exploring the central and eastern islands of the Galapagos archipelago. Get ready to snorkel, hike and encounter wildlife such as sea lions, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises many which are unique to the Galapagos, found nowhere else in this world
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Sea lions on beach in Rabida
from $45,787
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Private Charter - Galapagos Central Islands Aboard Corals

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Explore Dragon Hill's wildlife
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
During this 4-day private cruise explore the North Central islands of the Galapagos and visit the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, home to the Galapagos giant tortoise and where the famous Lonesome George used to live. Walk through trails escorted by endemic land iguanas, mockingbirds, and Darwin´s finches, snorkel in crystalline waters and more!
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $45,787
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Private Charter - Galapagos Northeast Islands Aboard Corals

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Explore the Charles Darwin Station
  • Visit Mosquera Islet´s sea lions
  • Walk in South Plaza´s cactus forest
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Delight yourself with close encounters with the Galapagos tortoises, sea lions, sharks, and blue-footed boobies during this 4-day private cruise across the northeast islands of the Galapagos and experience the best of the archipelago, visiting a variety of locations such as the Charles Darwin Station, Mosquera Islet, North Seymour, San Cristobal, and more!
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Mompox, Colombia
from $3,749
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Magic of Colombia - Cruise Only

Barranquilla - Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaMagdalena
  • Experience Barranquilla’s Carnaval
  • Explore Sitio Nuevo’s village life
  • Discover Boca de Tacaloa landscapes
  • Stroll Mompox’s colonial streets
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Cartagena / Cartagena
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise along Colombia's Magdalena River from Barranquilla to Cartagena on the AmaMagdalena. Enjoy vibrant music, local coffee, unique wildlife, and authentic cultural experiences, including a private Carnaval celebration.
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Mary in Colombia, View of Medellin from coffee plantation_
from $4,049
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Magic of Colombia

Barranquilla - Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaMelodia
  • Experience Carnaval of Barranquilla
  • Visit Sitio Nuevo artisan crafts
  • Tour Boca de Tacaloa wetlands
  • Enjoy Mompox jazz performance
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Cartagena / Cartagena
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Festival Visits
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Variable
Experience an 8-day river cruise along Colombia's Magdalena River from Barranquilla to Cartagena on the AmaMelodia. Enjoy Carnaval festivities, explore artisan towns, and immerse yourself in local culture with music, dance, and historic tours.
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Spotting penguin colonies on a zodiac excursion in Antarctica
from $14,850
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Puerto Madryn - Ushuaia - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Observe southern right whales
  • Explore Stanley
  • Visit Carcass Island
  • Join Zodiac excursions
  • Cruise the Antarctica
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Puerto Madryn / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica on this 21-day expedition aboard MV Hondius. You travel from Puerto Madryn to Ushuaia, discover remarkable wildlife, join Zodiac excursions, and experience polar landscapes with an expert expedition team.
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Zodiac cruising in Antarctica
from $15,100
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Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Ushuaia’s rugged beauty
  • Sail Falklands’ wildlife haven
  • Discover Stanley’s historic charm
  • Encounter South Georgia’s penguin
  • Cross Drake’s legendary passage
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Set out on a 19-day roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia on the MV Plancius. This journey to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula reveals a wild, breathtaking region brimming with diverse wildlife—a true paradise for nature enthusiasts.
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