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The Cathedral in Cusco
from $2,994
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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
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 $2,293
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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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Colorful Peruvian dancers at a parade
from $1,976
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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
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 $2,020
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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
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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Personal tours of vineyards
from $7,614
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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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Snorkeling the tropical waters of the Galapagos islands.
from $23,100
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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Daphne Island's view
  • Visit Mosquera Islet
  • Discover Caleta Tagus
  • Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks
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Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez
Activities
Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.
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Wildlife on Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego
from $5,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • Explore Tierra del Fuego
  • Visit the Garibaldi Fjord
  • See wildlife in Magdalena Island
  • Cross the Gulf of Penas
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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on the Magellan Explorer for this 9-day Patagonia and Chilean Fjords cruise. One of the world's southernmost places, Chilean Patagonia, is home to enormous glaciers with blue hues and angular Andes mountain peaks.
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The stunning landscape of Patagonia
from $5,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Explorer
  • See Kent Island rainforest
  • Walk Caleta Tortel pathways
  • View Pío XI Glacier
  • Discover Madre de Dios
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Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on 11-day voyage from Puerto Montt, Chile to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Explorer. Explore the Chonos Archipelago, Caleta Tortel, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, Las Montañas Channel, Torres del Paine, Beagle Channel, and Yendegaia National Park. Discover glaciers, fjords, forests, wildlife, and remote landscapes of Patagonia.
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Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Puerto Montt - Ushuaia - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Explore Kent Island ecosystems
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
  • Observe Pío XI Glacier
  • Visit Torres del Paine
Starts / Ends
Puerto Montt / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 11-day cruise from Puerto Montt, Chile, to Ushuaia, Argentina aboard Magellan Discoverer. Explore glaciers, fjords, temperate rainforests, and national parks. Encounter remote islands, coastal villages, and wildlife while navigating channels and straits of southern Chile and Tierra del Fuego.
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Dientes Circuit in Patagonia
from $3,364
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Dientes Circuit Trek

Dientes de Navarino Trek - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Dientes Circuit
  • Trek the southernmost circuit
  • Explore Navarino Island
  • Enjoy camping and lodge stays
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
Experience what some call "the best trek in Patagonia" on this nature-lovers' trek! Spend six days hiking to the Dientes de Navarino massif along rural roads through and alongside forests, peat bogs, valleys, ponds, lakes, and rivers.
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Green sea turtle swimming
from $8,200
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Diving Cruise

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver II
  • Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
  • Explore La Banana dive site
  • Discover Shark Bay
  • Witness dolphins, sharks and more
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Santa Cruz
Activities
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day diving cruise aboard Galaxy Diver II explores the awe-inspiring underwater beauty of the Galapagos Islands. Encounter sharks, whales, batfish, rays, turtles, penguins, iguanas, sea lions, and more in this world-class diving adventure.
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Canoeing down the Amazon
from $8,750
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Luxury Amazon Expedition - High Water

Roundtrip Nauta - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Enjoy Amazon River birdwatching
  • Discover Yacapana Islands wildlife
  • Visit remote Amazon villages
  • Observe Ucayali River wildlife
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day river cruise through Peru's northern Amazon aboard the Aria Amazon, starting in Iquitos with a city tour. Explore remote villages, rich wildlife, and enjoy activities like birdwatching, kayaking, and fishing in the stunning Pacaya Samiria National Reserve.
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Boating by lily pads in Guyana
from $5,796
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Guyana Jungle Survival

7 Day Itinerary
  • Learn jungle survival skills
  • Spot wildlife in Iwokrama Forest
  • Visit Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls
  • Explore Georgetown with your guide
Activity Level
Easy Active
During this weeklong hands-on Guyana adventure tour you'll experience what it really takes to survive in the jungle with instruction in fire- and shelter-building, scavenging for food, and basic survival skills from your local Amerindian Guide. It also includes visit to the Amazonian Iwokrama Forest and Kaieteur & Orinduik Falls and the Surama Village.
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The Amazon River
from $5,400
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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
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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Horseback Riding in El Encanto de Guanapalo Nature Reserve
from $4,251
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Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
  • Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
  • Spy elusive wildlife
  • Learn about the Llanos' way of life
  • Spend time with the local community
  • Taste home-cooked lunch with locals
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Bogota / Bogota
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve. You explore a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions of the region, experiencing these customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs.
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from $4,837
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Coastal Gems of Uruguay

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the Rocha Province
  • Discover Cabo Polonio
  • Experience Cerro Verde turtles
  • Explore Cocina de la Barra
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 7-day Coastal Gems of Uruguay Tour, discover José Ignacio, like the Hamptons for New Yorkers, which offers a chic getaway with a relaxed, sophisticated vibe and a unique South American bohemian charm. Visit Rocha Province, part of UNESCO's Bañados del Este Biosphere Reserve, which boasts exceptional biodiversity.
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Sacred Valley Adventure
from $3,287
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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Adventure through the Andes
  • Stay in luxury lodges along the way
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Easy Active
The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.
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Enjoy the grounds of Araras EcoLodge on horseback
from $1,931
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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
Biking
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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