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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $2,101
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Cartagena Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Cartagena's historical sites
  • Prepare dishes with a local chef
  • Taste the best liquor in Colombia
  • Visit the Bazurto market
  • Swim in Tierra Bomba
  • Learn about Palenque de San Basilio
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Cartagena / Cartagena
Activities
Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience Cartagena’s vibrant culture with rum and chocolate tasting, a market tour and cooking class, a historical visit to San Basilio de Palenque, and a relaxing day at Blue Apple Beach. This unique trip delves into the heart of Colombia’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes.
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Treasure of the Galapagos
from $32,400
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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Treasure of Galapagos

5 Day Itinerary aboard Treasure of Galapagos
  • Interact with gentle giant tortoise
  • Observe avian courtship rituals
  • Visit The Interpretation Center
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day private voyage on the Treasure of the Galapagos explores the Central Islands of the Galapagos, including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, North Seymour, Mosquera, South Plaza, and San Cristobal. Experience the volcanic landscape, unique wildlife, and snorkeling opportunities offered by this exciting Galapagos tour.
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Mirador las Torres
from $3,895
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Highlights of the W Trek with Glamping

Torres del Paine - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the famous W Trek trails
  • See Pingo Valley's elusive deer
  • Explore Grey Glacier up close
  • Hike to Lago Toro Lookout
  • Discover wetlands of Laguna Azul
Starts / Ends
Puerto Natales / Estancia Lazo
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
Set out on the highlights of the W Trek in Torres del Paine and discover well-known locations such as Grey Glacier, Las Torres, and French Valley. Hike with 360° views of the Paine River and Southern Patagonia Icefield, spot wildlife in Pingo Valley, and savor breathtaking views of the Paine Massif. Each night, unwinding back at the Riverside Basecamp.
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Trek Patagonia from your lodge
from $1,500
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Self-Guided W Trek

5 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Torres del Paine
  • Explore Francés Sector
  • Wander along Lake Nordenskjöld
Starts / Ends
Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine National Park
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the park's majestic granite towers up close, stroll along the commanding Los Cuernos, and be astounded by the amazing formations of the French Valley. At the southernmost point of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, where the ice melts with the clouds on the horizon, the majestic Grey Glacier will also steal your breath away.
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Tree frog spotted in the Amazon
from $4,056
2-for-1
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Amazon Journey via Marañon River- Low Water Season

Nauta to Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • Kayak and swim in the Amazon River
  • Meet and visit with locals
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day cruise aboard Zafiro exploring the wonderful Amazon and its tributaries towards the Sapote River, a buffered zone of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Naturalist guides use their eagle eyes to help you spot extraordinary wildlife and act as interpreters so that you may learn from Amazonian communities.
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Explore Easter Island
from $3,268
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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
Starts / Ends
Easter Island / Explora Rapa Nui
Activities
Horseback Riding, 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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Explora - Patagonia National Park
from $3,838
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Explora Patagonia National Park

5 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy adventure sports
  • View Patagonian wildlife
  • Learn Patagonia history
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Explora - Patagonia National Park / Explora - Patagonia National Park
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Easy Active
The Explora lodge in the Patagonia National Park is the ideal starting point for a trip to the Aysén region. With their off-the-beaten-path adventure, Explora delves deeper into the natural landscapes of this region than anybody else has done before.
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View the abundant wildlife of the Amazon
from $3,743
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Amazon Discovery

5 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Learn about the Amazon's diversity
  • Visit an Authentic Indigenous home
  • Navigate pristine water sections
Starts / Ends
Coca / Yasuni National Park
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an Amazon River cruise aboard the M/V Anakonda. This luxury small-ship vessel takes you to the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon to see the pink river dolphin, black caiman, and anaconda in their natural habitat. Keep an eye out for crocodiles, monkeys, and hoatzins in the river.
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Sally light-foot crab crawling on the beach
from $4,050
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Snorkel across Gardner Bay
  • Visit Punta Cormorant
  • Observe Galapagos penguins
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.
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NCC Lodge
from $1,137
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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Huasi

5 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about Kichwa worldview
  • Encounter diverse bird species
  • Experience the wayusada ritual
  • Join Kichwa cultural experiences
  • Hike terra firme forest trails
Starts / Ends
Quito / Napo Cultural Center
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the Kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.
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Sea Lions on Santa Fe
from $3,800
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Northeast Galapagos Catamaran Cruise

5 Day Itinerary aboard EcoGalaxy
  • Swim along coral beaches
  • Observe a variety of sea birds
  • Hike the shores of North Seymour
Activity Level
Variable
Spend 5 days cruising through the Galapagos on a tour of the Northeast Islands. Witness sea lions, iguanas and beautiful scenery on this adventure aboard the EcoGalaxy.
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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $4,800
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
Activities
Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Venture to Peru to enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aria Amazon. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.
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Colorful South Plaza Island
from $55,693
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Private Charter - Northern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Relax on volcanic black sand beach
  • Marvel at Bartolome Island
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Journey to the Northern Islands of the Galapagos on this 5-day cruise aboard the Seaman Journey. Discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands, from volcanic landscapes to vibrant wildlife.
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Floreana Island
from $55,693
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Private Charter - Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
  • Snorkel at Champion Islet
  • Visit Cormorant Point’s flamingos
  • See diverse wildlife and birds
  • Hike Punta Pitt’s landscapes
  • Relax on Gardner Bay
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / Baltra
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day private charter cruise aboard the Seaman Journey to explore the Southern Islands of the Galapagos. Discover stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife in this extraordinary archipelago.
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La Pinta
from $287,358
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard La Pinta

5 Day Itinerary aboard La Pinta
  • Observe giant tortoises
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Hike to a red-footed booby colony
  • Visit Pinnacle Rock
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the spectacular northern islands aboard the La Pinta on a 5-day private Galapagos adventure. This small ship adventure takes you to the islands of Santa Cruz, Bartolome, and Genovesa. Admire sea lions, sea birds, and giant Galapagos tortoises which first made this island archipelago famous.
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Isabela II
from $184,068
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Private Charter - Northern Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Ride a zodiac in Tagus Cove
  • Climb Prince Phillip's Steps
  • Explore the cliffs of Isabela
Starts / Ends
Santa Cruz / Baltra
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
This private tour of the Northern Islands provides an unforgettable 5-day itinerary in the Galapagos, with some of the most unique wildlife in the world and the presence of islands that are continually forming. Your adventure begins in Santa Cruz and concludes in Baltra, with stops on the gorgeous islands of Chinese Hat, Genovesa, and Santa Fe.
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Cruising in the Galapagos - Sullivan Bay by Bartolome Island
from $184,068
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Isabela II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Isabela II
  • Admire Bartolome's scenery
  • Swim across Sullivan Bay
  • Discover Dragon Hill
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark Isabela II on a 5-day private western Galapagos journey that begins in Santa Cruz and ends in Baltra, with stops in Puerto Ayora, Bartolome, Santiago, and Isabela. Observe abundant wildlife, including colonies of Galapagos fur seals, the nesting sites of Nazca boobies, not to mention flightless cormorants, penguins, and marine iguanas.
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Giant tortoises in the Galapagos
from $96,440
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Private Charter - Enchanted Escape Aboard Tribute

5 Day Itinerary aboard Tribute
  • Explore Santa Cruz El Chato Reserve
  • Witness playful Galapagos sea lions
  • See yellow-crowned night herons
  • Visit Post Office Bay
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the exciting 5-day private South & East Enchanted Escape Galapagos Islands cruise aboard Tribute. Encounter giant tortoises in Santa Cruz, sea lions at Mosquera, and 'Galapagos dragons' at South Plaza. Visit Post Office Bay, Baroness Lookout, and El Soplador. Conclude with the Interpretation Center visit before departure.
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