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A boating tour getting ready to leave the shore.
from $3,472
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Western Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Watch Bachas Beach sea lions
  • Visit Rabida's red sand beaches
  • Snorkel with sea turtles
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day Galapagos Western Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Legend to visit Santa Cruz, Santiago, Rabida, Isabela, and Fernandina. Walk volcanic trails, snorkel with penguins, kayak near sea lions, and see giant tortoises. Explore red-sand beaches, black lava shores, and pristine coves with expert-led excursions.
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Sea Lions on the beach at Gardner Bay, Galapagos Islands
from $3,472
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Southeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Legend
  • Visit San Cristobal Interpretation
  • Explore Gardner Bay White Beach
  • See Punta Suarez Albatross colony
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the south-eastern islands of San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz on this 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Galapagos Legend. Visit interpretation centers, see albatross, flamingos, sea lions, and giant tortoises. Experience a mix of wildlife encounters and natural highlights across diverse Galapagos landscapes in one expedition.
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Red scarlet macaw in flight
from $5,130
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - Low 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
Activities
Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Fishing
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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Sunrise over the Amazon
from $5,000
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day river cruise through the Peruvian Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, beginning in Iquitos. Explore diverse wildlife, visit local villages, and enjoy activities like fishing and canoeing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve before returning to Iquitos.
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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $4,990
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Luxury Central Galapagos Islands Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic
  • Discover Bartholomew Island
  • Snorkel around Floreana
  • Explore North Seymour Island
Activity Level
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This luxury Galapagos cruise explores the central and eastern islands of the archipelago on the new Endemic Galapagos catamaran. Hike sea-side trails, admire volcanic formations, snorkel & sea kayak with sea lions & marine iguanas on this Galapagos tour of Baltra, Floreana, Santiago and North Seymour Islands.
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Wines of Europe
from $5,146
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Taste of Argentina

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Salta's colorful markets
  • Visit a local family goat farm
  • Tour vineyards with an oenologist
  • Attend an Andean cooking class
Activities
Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this 9-day journey to discover the delicious local dishes and wines, as well as the inviting culture and landscape of northern Argentina -- a world apart from the country's chilly southern reaches!
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Sea lions on Rabida beach
from $4,245
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Northern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel
  • Discover Chinese Islet lava tunnels
  • Witness Sullivan Bay's geology
  • Visit Darwin Bay for bird species
  • Explore Egas Port
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Explore North Seymour's wildlife, and discover Chinese Islet's geological wonders. Tour Sullivan Bay for captivating geology and visit Darwin Bay, El Barranco, Egas Port, and Rabida Island on this 5-day Northern Islands cruise aboard Galapagos Angel. Conclude with a visit to Fausto Llerena, observing giant tortoises in various stages of life.
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Sea lions on Fernandina Island
from $2,900
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Hike over islands covered in cacti
  • Kayak and stand up paddle board
  • Admire distinctive biodiversity
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Santa Cruz Highlands / Bachas Beach
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day cruise of Galapagos' Southern Islands on the Bonita yacht explores the islands of Espanola, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and more. Kayak and paddle board along island shores, swim and snorkel among sea lions, and enjoy breathtaking views on hikes.
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Colorful South Plaza Island
from $2,900
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Central Islands + Genovesa

5 Day Itinerary aboard Bonita
  • Zodiac ride in Black Turtle Cove
  • Explore Darwin Bay´s coasts
  • Hike through South Plaza
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South Plaza Island / North Seymour
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard Bonita. Witness South Plazas' wildlife, explore Black Turtle Cove's mangroves, visit highlands for Giant tortoises, and discover Genovesa's seabird colonies. Experience the volcanic landscapes of Bartolome with penguins and frigatebirds. Marvel at unique fauna on this remarkable island adventure.
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Isabela Island offers pristine shores and abundant wildlife
from $3,795
UP TO 25%
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Western Islands

Baltra Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Spot sea lions at Buccaneer Cove
  • See wild tortoises at Urbina Bay
  • Observe flamingos at Dragon Hill
  • See rays at Vicente Roca
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a guided 5-day Galapagos cruise aboard the M/Y Monserrat and spot iconic species like marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, Galapagos penguins, and flightless cormorants. This itinerary offers nonstop wildlife viewing and rich marine life encounters across multiple visitor sites in the western Galápagos Islands.
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A marine iguana suns itself on volcanic rock
from $3,795
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Central East Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Explore Santa Cruz lava tunnels
  • Snorkel at Chinese Hat beach
  • Encounter land iguanas
  • Discover three booby species
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through the Galapagos Islands aboard the M/Y Monserrat. Visit key sites including Santa Cruz Highlands, Chinese Hat, Sullivan Bay, North Seymour, Santa Fe, Pitt Point, Witch Hill, and Tijeretas Hill. Spot unique wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and Galapagos hawks.
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Machu Picchu
from $4,588
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Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport Adventure

Small Group Departure - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike from Cusco to Sacsayhuaman
  • Experience biking or zipline
  • Horseback ride in Sacred Valley
Starts / Ends
Lima / Machu Picchu
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Village Visits, Horseback Riding, Biking, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Challenging
Join this 9-day tour for a Lodge-Based Machu Picchu Multisport experience. Discover Peru's treasures, from Lima's allure to Cusco's heritage. Explore Maras, Huacahuasi, and Lamay. Trek scenic trails, zip across valleys, and bike ancient routes.
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