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Hummingbird, Nazca Lines
$1,438
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Paracas and Nazca

3 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Village Visit, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Visit the small town of Paracas where desert literally meets the ocean. From here, you can choose to take a over-flight of the mysterious Nazca Lines that were etched into the desert many years before the Incas ruled. On the following day, you will visit Paracas National Reserve and the Islas …
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Caminito restaurant staff dance the Tango
$211
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Samba Lessons

Activities:
Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Visit Copacabana Beach during your Rio de Janeiro city tour
$171
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Biking Ipanema and Copacabana

Activities:
Biking, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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View of Rio from Christ the Redeemer statue during rio city tour
$167
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Christ the Redeemer and Corcovado

Activities:
Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Snorkel the crystal, warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
$3,245
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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise
  • Admire El Barranco's amazing views
  • Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
  • See Bachas Beach's floating pier
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the North Central Galapagos Islands on this 4-day expedition, balancing adventure and relaxation perfectly.Delight yourself withone of the world's premier wildlife-viewing destinationsaboard the Natural Paradise. Explore Rabida Island, one of the most colorful and volcanically varied …
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Paddling through rapids
$3,478
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Sacred Valley Multisport Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Homestays, Local Market Visits, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Moderate
This is a Peru tour that includes whitewater rafting the Urubamba River, mountain biking Chinchero, and hiking out-of-the-way Inca Trails near Machu Picchu. This shortened version of our Peru Manco Multisport trip is a great choice for active travelers who are short on time. Go behind the scenes of …
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Marvel at the thundering power of Iguazu Falls
$837
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Iguazu Falls: Brazil and Argentina

3 Day Itinerary
  • See views from a suspended walkway
  • Raft the lower Iguazu River
  • Walk the lower path of Iguazu Falls
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Land Tours
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Iguazu Falls, where over 275 distinct cascades tumble through lush subtropical forest, is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina ("Iguazu" in Spanish) and Brazil ("Iguaçu" in Portuguese), and you can explore …
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine
$13,595
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Revel along the Beagle Channel
  • Tour Torres del Paine National Park
  • Watch whales migrating
  • Discover the UNESCO heritage
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join Sylvia Earle on this 15-day cruise towards Chile while exploring some of the world’s most spectacular and diverse scenery, with a unique combination of wine country, dazzling Andean landscapes, and tantalizing cuisine. On this adventure, traverse the narrows and fjords in Patagonia that …
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$13,900
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Galapagos Inner Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Witness marine life
  • See the view at Isla Bartolomé
  • Walk through a pirate island
  • See some awesome wildlife
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Come and sail on the Silver Origin for a awesome Galapagos adventure. The Galapagos Islands tops the bucket lists of the adventurous. Find out why these mysterious, extraordinary, unique, and deserted islands attract thousands of people yearly. Get to know Buccaneer Cove and it's pirate …
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Sea lion coming in from a swim
$5,734
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Galápagos Islands Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • See the iconic Galapagos tortoises
  • Visit famous Pinnacle rock
  • Cruise to Buccaneer Cove
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this voyage, you will explore fascinating sites on Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove, home to a number of marine birds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms, and Puerto Egas, with its great walk-along pools, snorkeling and swimming. The next day you will visit the red-sand beach of Rabida Island, …
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
$5,734
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Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise: Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Walk across Dragon Hill
  • Explore Champion Islet
  • Snorkel along Punta Vicente Roca
  • Visit the Darwin Research Station
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 5 incredible days exploring the Galapagos Islands and its human history and stunning wildlife. Sail towards Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island for an interesting hike through palo santo forests full of famed land iguanas. Cruise around the seahorse-shaped Isabela Island to two great visitor …
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Overlook at Pitt Point
$4,190
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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

4 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Visit Lobos Island
  • Admire Galapagos unique wildlife
  • Discover Devil's Crown
Starts / Ends:
Isla Lobos / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join the Ocean Spray on this spectacular 4-day cruise through the stunning Galapagos archipelago. Visit the southeast islands and observing blue-footed boobies, great frigate-birds, brown pelicans, lava gulls, common noddies, yellow warblers and small and medium ground finches. Snorkel in the clear …
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Take a boat ride through crystalline lagoons
$916
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Paraty Escape

4 Day Itinerary
  • Visit colonial churches and homes
  • Explore the trails and coastline
  • Kayak Brazil's only fjord
Activities:
Kayaking, Land, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Paraty is a charming seaside town nestled in lovely Costa Verde, a region endowed with coastal mountains, lush rainforest, sparkling lagoons, and tropical islands. Paraty's romantic, colonial atmosphere has been preserved over the centuries since its foundation in the 17th century. Soak in the …
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Machu Picchu train
$986
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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day …
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Witness authentic Brazilian capoeria
$531
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Salvador de Bahia

4 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about history art and culture
  • Peruse market stalls
  • Spend an afternoon on the beach
Activities:
Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Salvador de Bahia is a lively city on Brazil's northeast coast, rich in cultural diversity and historical significance. Throughout this four day Brazil tour, travelers will experience the best of charming Salvador and its enchanting, surrounding coastal region. Combine your trip to Salvador …
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Chris's host family on Amantani Island
$472
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Lake Titicaca with Homestay

4 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Homestay, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. Travelers enjoy interacting with the local community whose roots date back to ancient cultures that settled in this area. …
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Galapagos penguin on a rock
$7,260
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Galapagos Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Hike through a volcanic landscape
  • Visit a sea turtle nesting site
  • Explore Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Observe the Galapagos tortoise
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Enjoy an extensive adventure into the unique world of the Galapagos on this incredible journey. This 15-day voyage offers the traveler an opportunity to become immersed in the unique splendor these islands. This is an ideal tour for gaining a true understanding of the history of these islands and …
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A kayaking trip to see the local bird life of the Galapagos.
$8,950
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In the Steps of Darwin

8 Day Itinerary aboard Evolution
  • Discover Daphne Major´s birdlife
  • Snorkel on Isabela Island
  • Meet Urbina´s Bay unique wildlife
  • Walk the white beach of Las Bachas
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Close encounters with wildlife make your journey a truly memorable one on this 8-day adventure. This is an excellent excursion for gaining a true understanding of the history of the Galapagos and the rare and incredible creatures that make their homes here. Indulge in the wide variety of flora and …
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Hannah and Nur got the gist of what we wanted our trip to be. They got us in hotels that were located centrally to historic tours. Tours and excursions that were significant, enriching and enjoyable. We had drivers that were on time/reliable. We got from location to location with ease. I would never have been able to plan this myself. I would not have known enough to ask for what we needed. This was above and beyond what I expected. Well done!
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