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Galapagos penguin on a rock
from $284,905
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Private Charter - Southern & Northern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Enjoy exploring Española Island
  • Discover Floreana's beaches
  • Interact with the playful sea lion
  • Explore Genovesa Island
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Join the 7-Day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Eastern & Central Galapagos, beginning on San Cristóbal Island. Explore Tijeretas, Gardner Bay, Punta Suárez, and Floreana. Snorkel at Champion Islet, then visit Genovesa Island. Conclude at Black Turtle Cove, disembarking in Baltra, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
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Flamingo Lagoon
from $201,305
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Relax and swim at Bachas Beach
  • Spot flightless cormorants at Tagus
  • Visit Darwin's Lake and snorkel
  • Witness flightless cormorants
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set off on a 5-day private Western Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Begin at Baltra and sail to Bachas Beach for wildlife encounters. Explore Tagus Cove, Urbina Bay, Espinoza Point, and Vicente Roca Point, discovering rich marine life. Conclude with a visit to North Seymour Island before disembarking in Baltra.
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
from $201,305
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Private Charter - Central East Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Explore the Santa Cruz highlands
  • Hike to Bartolomé's summit
  • Land at South Plaza for forest walk
  • Greet playful sea lions
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 5-day private cruise from Baltra to San Cristobal aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise in the Central East Galapagos Islands. Explore Santa Cruz's highlands and lava tunnels, Rábida's red sand beach, Bartolomé's volcanic panoramas, and South Plaza's land iguanas. Discover more flora and fauna while enjoying up-close wildlife encounters.
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Frigate chick found while touring the Galapagos
from $155,705
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Spot giant tortoises in Highlands
  • Visit Cerro Dragón and see iguanas
  • Explore Genovesa Island's paradise
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a private 4-day North & Central Islands Galapagos cruise aboard the Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise. Observe Santa Cruz Highlands' giant tortoises and lava tunnels. Journey to Dragon Hill, home to land iguanas and flamingos then visit Chinese Hat. Explore El Barranco cliffs and Darwin Bay's bird paradise. Conclude with a visit in Black Turtle Cove.
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Floreana Island
from $155,705
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Private Charter - Southern Islands Aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise
  • Visit Tijeretas Hill bird colony
  • Discover Floreana Island's beaches
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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San Cristobal Airport / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a private 4-day Hermes Ultra Luxury Cruise to the Eastern Galapagos Islands. Explore San Cristóbal, and visit Tijeretas Hill. Enjoy Gardner Bay and Punta Suárez on Española, then discover unique beaches, flamingos, and marine life at Punta Cormorant on Floreana. Conclude your journey at the Charles Darwin Research Station and fly back home.
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Glacier trekking
from $29,095
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Extended Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Circle

23 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit historic Grytviken
  • Cross Antarctic Circle
  • Explore Falkland wildlife
  • Discover Antarctic Peninsula
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Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 23-day expedition from Ushuaia to Antarctica and the Antarctic Circle aboard Ocean Albatros. Visit the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Cross the Drake Passage, explore historic Grytviken, and search for penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds across the Southern Ocean.
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Pier at Puerto Montt, Chile
from $6,995
EBD $1000
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Patagonia & Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Sail Beagle Channel waters
  • Explore Torres del Paine
  • Discover Madre de Dios
  • Walk Caleta Tortel boardwalks
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activities
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Sail 11 days from Ushuaia to Puerto Montt aboard Magellan Discoverer through Patagonia’s wild fjords and channels. Navigate the Beagle Channel, Glacier Alley, and the Strait of Magellan. Visit Torres del Paine National Park, Pío XI Glacier, Madre de Dios Island, and Caleta Tortel. Encounter whales, towering peaks, and remote villages across southern Chile.
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Enjoying the landscape of Lencois Maranhenses National Park
from $1,522
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Expedition Emotion Trail

6 Day Itinerary
  • Trek through dunes & lagoons
  • Swim in clear freshwater pools
  • Explore the Rio Preguicas
  • Surf down the sand dunes
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Brazil's Expedition Emotion Trail, which takes you across sand dunes and small lagoons and through several charming cities. Admire the architecture of Brazil's cities and treat yourself to the culture found in its small fishing villages. This guided crossing of the Emotion Trail will enchant you on your Brazilian tour.
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Valparaiso, Chile
from $800
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Valparaiso and Viña del Mar

3 Day Itinerary
  • Visit historic sites of Valparaiso
  • Taste local wines
  • Explore Viña del Mar's beaches
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Casablanca
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy a 3-day tour to the Chilean coast to visit the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Explore the chic beach-side cities and taste local wines before returning to Santiago.
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Traditional villagers in Huilloc, Peru
from $721
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Huilloc Experience

3 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Andean landscapes
  • Experience the Inca practice
  • Participate in the Chaskiq activity
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Huilloc Homestay / Ollantaytambo
Activities
Volunteering
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the richness of Quechua culture and tradition with a 3-day immersive trip to the village of Huilloc, nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley. This trip will give you an opportunity to witness and participate in the daily lives of the Quechua people, one of the largest indigenous groups in South America.
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Seller at Otavalo Market
from $519
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Otavalo Market

2 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Zipline adventure in Banos
from $946
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Baños

3 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park
  • Hike Cotopaxi's 15,900-foot refuge
  • Visit Manto de la Novia waterfall
  • Choose your adventure in Baños
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Horseback Riding, Biking
Activity Level
Relaxed
Set out on a 3-day Ecuador adventure, hiking Cotopaxi, soaking in Baños hot springs, and exploring Quilotoa Crater Lake. Tailor your activities for a personalized experience.
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Cotopaxi Volcano in Ecuador
from $402
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Cotopaxi - Quilotoa

2 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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The Corpus Christi Festival in Pujili, Ecuador
from $833
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Corpus Christi Festival

3 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about this unique festival
  • Watch festival processions
  • Visit the famous Tigua painters
Activities
Hacienda Visits, Festival Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join thousands of Ecuadorians in Pujili for the Corpus Christi festival which features the El Danzante parades. This fiesta is a fascinating mix of Catholic and traditional religious practices and is an exhibition for the region's folkloric dance, music, cuisine, and art.
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Chimborazo Volcano, a view from Hacienda San Augustin de Callo
from $478
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Chimborazo Volcano

2 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Family horseback riding in Ecuador
from $894
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Cotopaxi National Park and Horseback Riding

2 Day Itinerary
  • Horseback Riding across Rumiñahui
  • Admire Cotopaxi’s natural beauty
  • Visit the Park Visitors Centre
Activity Level
Easy Active
Visit the Cotopaxi National Park and horseback in the shadows of the volcano during this 2 day/1 night extension from Quito. Enjoy the relaxing life on a hacienda while exploring the Ecuadorian highlands.
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Playing a charango at the local market in Otavalo, Ecuador
from $842
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Explore Otavalo Market and Valley

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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The beautiful Antisana Volcano
from $777
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Papallacta Hot Springs with Overnight

2 Day Itinerary
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Relaxed
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