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Ruins in Colon, Panama
from $6,695
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South American Explorer: Temples, Jungles & the Panama Canal

Lima to Colon - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Ancient Peru
  • Discover Colombia's Wildlife
  • Transit Panama Canal
  • Experience Ecuador's Coast
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Callao / Colon
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 10-day expedition from Callao (Lima), Peru to Colon, Panama aboard MV Discoverer. Explore ancient archaeological sites, Ecuador’s Pacific coast, Colombia’s biodiverse rainforests, and the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal while enjoying wildlife encounters, cultural discoveries, and enriching days at sea.
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Canoeing down the Amazon
from $9,010
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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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Explore Easter Island
from $3,800
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Explora Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary
  • Discover the mysteries of Rapa Nui
  • Explore iconic sites
  • Experience unique culture
  • Enjoy adventure sports
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Explora Rapa Nui / Explora Rapa Nui
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience Rapa Nui's history, culture, and landscapes on foot, by bicycle, and underwater with snorkeling and scuba diving. Enjoy a 5-day vacation at the Explora Rapa Nui hotel, surrounded by forests, grasslands, and views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Sunset in Montevideo
from $6,834
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Highlights of Uruguay

Estancias and Beaches - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Montevideo & local wineries
  • Excursions at Estancia Anastasio
  • Trek in the Cabo Polonio Sand Dunes
  • Wine-tasting experience in Garzon
Starts / Ends
Colonia / Montevideo
Activities
Hacienda Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover Uruguay's highlights in a 13-day adventure: Colonia del Sacramento for history and mate tasting, Montevideo for city tours and culture, estancia for gaucho life, Quebrada de los Cuervos National Park trekking, Cabo Polonio, Santa Teresa National Park, and Garzon wine tasting. End with biking and kayaking in Punta del Este.
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Guanacos in Patagonia National Park
from $6,941
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Route of the Parks

10 Day Itinerary
  • See condor in Queulat National Park
  • Explore Cerro Castillo National Par
  • Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
  • Visit Queulat National Park
  • See the Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Admire the San Rafael Glacier
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Coyhaique / Balmaceda
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Aysen’s Route of the Parks in 10 days from Balmaceda. Hike Queulat’s hanging glaciers, trek Cerro Castillo trails, and spot guanacos in Patagonia National Park. Sail through General Carrera Lake’s marble caves and glide past icebergs in San Rafael Lagoon. Stay in remote lodges with guided hikes and scenic drives.
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Boating by lily pads in Guyana
from $5,688
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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
This 7-day Guyana adventure takes you deep into the rainforest to learn bushcraft from Amerindian guides. Build shelter, make fire, hunt and fish, then search the Burro Burro River for a harpy eagle and walk the Iwokrama Canopy Walkway in search of monkeys and rare birds. End with Georgetown's sights and a flight to thundering Kaieteur Falls.
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The Amazon River
from $5,560
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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
Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits, 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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from $4,642
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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
Activities
Urban Exploration
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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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
Horseback Riding, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $4,700
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Strolling on the beach in Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Explore in 5 days Galapagos Islands and navigate on Fragata yacht around Santa Cruz, Isabela and Rabida islands
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Sacred Valley Adventure
from $3,239
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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

Small Group Tour - 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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Trekking Sorata Circuit in Bolivia
from $3,569
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Cordillera Real Trek: Sorata Circuit

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the mountain village Sorata
  • Pass through Calzada pass
  • Pass through Chotanlona pass
  • See the Laguna San Francisco
  • Engage with local community
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activities
Hiking, Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
Join this 10-day Cordillera Real & Sorata Circuit trekking tour from La Paz, beginning in the mountain village of Sorata. Hike beneath the towering Illampu and Ancohuma massifs, crossing high-altitude lakes and spectacular trails with views of glaciers. Travel to remote landscapes and valleys, passing above 4,500 meters, for an unforgettable Andean adventure.
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