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Island of the Sun. Bolivia
from $3,542
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Discover Bolivia: High Deserts & Prehistory

Roundtrip La Paz - 11 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the history of La Paz
  • World's largest salt flat in Uyuni
  • Join a 4WD adventure
  • Travel to Cochabamba
  • Visit Torotoro National Park
  • Discover the picturesque Copacabana
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 11-day Bolivia trip begins in La Paz with a city tour, then flies to Uyuni for the world's largest salt flat and a 4WD adventure to lagoons and geothermal areas. Next, visit Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park to see dinosaur footprints, caves, and canyons. The trip concludes with a visit to Copacabana on Lake Titicaca and the Sun Island.
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Flamingos in Bolivia's Salt Flats
from $4,082
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Classic Bolivia Adventure

14 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the history of La Paz
  • Explore Santiago de Okola
  • Tour Sun Island on Lake Titicaca
  • Explore Torotoro National Park
  • Witness Uyuni Salt Flats
  • Visit Potosi and Sucre
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activity Level
Easy Active
The 14-day Bolivia trip starts in La Paz, explores Santiago de Okola, Uyuni's salt flat, ventures to Cochabamba and Torotoro National Park for dinosaur footprints, and includes a stop at Copacabana by Lake Titicaca, visiting the Sun Island.
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Paso Garibaldi with Lakes background at Ushuaia, Argentina
from $7,999
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Falklands & Fjords Explorer

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 14 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Visit Magdalena Island penguins
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
  • Navigate through Garibaldi Fjord
  • Experience Punta del Este's beaches
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard World Traveller. Explore stunning landscapes from sandstone cliffs to lush tussock grass. Connect with fellow explorers on this unforgettable journey through the Falklands and Chilean Fjords.
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Dancing, music and wonder at the Oruro Festival
from $3,431
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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Enjoy the Parade of Dancers
  • Visit a working silver mine
  • Climb El Calvario to great views
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!
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Ahu akivi plataforma ceremonial
from $2,225
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Discover Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit an ancient funeral site
  • Explore Anakena Beach
  • Visit the most important Moai sites
  • View the quarry where Moai were cut
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Orongo
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Easter Island on this 5-day visit! Discover the ancient history of this culturally rich island. Day trips include hiking and visits to the Rano Kau volcano, the volcanic crater of Rano Raraku, and other sacred regions where the famous 100-ton basalt Moai statues tower over the countryside.
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Rockhopper penguins
from $31,322
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Wild Coasts of Argentina, South Georgia, and the Falklands

Buenos Aires - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Enjoy Argentina's coast
  • Look for incredible wildlife
  • Learn the region's maritime history
  • Spot penguins in South Georgia
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
On this 25-day cruise aboard National Geographic Endurance, discover Argentina's eastern coast, from harbors to the UNESCO-listed Península Valdés during whale breeding season. Witness a sea of king penguins on a remote South Georgia beach and hike the Falkland Islands' shores with fur seals and the world's largest black-browed albatross colony.
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins
from $7,170
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Islands and Incas

Galapagos & Machu Picchu - 15 Day Itinerary
  • Explore magical Machu Picchu
  • Visit the Inca terraces of Moray
  • Photograph iguanas & sea lions
  • Wonder at volcanic landscapes
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Combine 8 days in the Galapagos with a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. Explore Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, and spend two days discovering Machu Picchu learning about the ancient ways of the Incas and the traditions of Andean people today. Then fly to the Galapagos Islands for 8 days of wildlife & natural discovery!
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Whitewater Rafting during Colombia Tour
from $6,618
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Andes to Caribbean Multisport

12 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Las Cárcavas & Ráquira
  • Bike through iconic sites of Bogota
  • Raft on Rio Fonce
  • Learn about the ancient Tayrona
Starts / Ends
Bogota / Cartagena
Activities
Biking, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
On this 12-day active multisport tour of Colombia, you'll hike, bike, and whitewater raft through the Andes before descending to the Caribbean coast to the Tayrona National Park and charming and historic Cartagena. Along the way, you'll see Chicamocha Gorge, tour an authentic coffee hacienda, and hike to the lost stone city of El Pueblito.
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Wildlife on Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego
from $13,588
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Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Argentina's Staten Island

Puerto Natales - Ushuaia - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Chilean Patagonia
  • Zodiac cruise, kayak, and hike
  • Explore Karukinka Natural Park
  • Explore Staten Island
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Santiago
Activity Level
Variable
On this 10-day Patagonia cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Explorer, explore Chilean Patagonia’s fjords, glaciers, and vistas. Navigate coastlines by Zodiac and kayak, glide into fjords, and hike to spot wildlife. Discover the rare beauty of Karukinka Natural Park and Isla de los Estados (Staten Island).
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The lookout crew of penguins spotting our zodiacs arriving, Antarctica
from $18,610
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Ushuaia - Buenos Aires - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Antarctica's landscape
  • Explore South Georgia's wildlife
  • Experience the Falkland Islands
  • See Valdes Peninsula's wildlife
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Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day cruise from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires aboard L'Austral. Explore Antarctica’s icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife, from penguins to whales. Visit South Georgia, home to king penguins and elephant seals, then the Falkland Islands with rugged shores and seabirds. End at Valdes Peninsula, where orcas hunt and guanacos roam.
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Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $4,840
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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
  • Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
  • Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
  • Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Witness wildlife and ecosystems
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Willemstad / Colon
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.
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Copacabana
from $481
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Lake Titicaca with overnight in Copacabana

2 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 2-day extension features an overnight in Copacabana. You will explore Lake Titicaca, at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable lake. Immerse yourself in the legend that the son of Inti, the sun god, emerged as the first Inca from the waters of Lake Titicaca.
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Explore Bolivia's high country
from $1,699
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Cordillera Real Trekking

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore La Paz
  • Visit the Titicaca Lake
  • Trek along high alpine lakes
  • Admire unique Andean views
Activity Level
Ultimate
Enjoy a remote 5-day Bolivia trekking adventure on this expedition in the Cordillera Real, in the majestic Andes Mountains. This trek features remarkable views of glacier-clad peaks and high altitude lakes. You'll visit La Paz, Moon Valley, and the Tihuanaco ruins as well. Enjoy camping, horseback riding, and market visits too!
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Moai hillside on Easter Island
from $16,800
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Papeete (Tahiti) To Valparaiso

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Snorkel Rangiroa’s vivid lagoon
  • Discover Gauguin’s final home
  • Explore Pitcairn’s pristine waters
  • Hike Robinson Crusoe Island
Starts / Ends
Papeete / Valparaiso
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Adventure Options, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 24-day cruise from Papeete to Valparaiso aboard the Silver Cloud. Discover the pristine beauty of French Polynesia with stops in Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, and Hiva Oa. Explore the history-rich Pitcairn Island, home to the Bounty mutineers, and set foot on the rarely visited Alexander Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe Islands.
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Lima's San Martin square lit up in the evening
from $588
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Lima Gastronomy Tour

4 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lima's old town
  • Discover pre-Columbian artifacts
  • Savor Peruvian delicacies
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Lima / Lima
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Savor the flavors of Peru on a 4-day gastronomy tour through Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Indulge in Peruvian delicacies at renowned restaurants
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Llamas in Machu Picchu
from $2,959
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Classic Salkantay Trek

Via Hidroelectrica - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Travel the Salkantay Trail
  • Visit local communities
  • Explore Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends
Cusco / Cusco
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
This tour is a great alternative to the popular Inca Trail if you want to experience a different route that ends at Machu Picchu. Enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Salkantay and head towards the mystical Lost City of Incas.Trek through the less traveled route of the Salkantay trail and tour the ruins of Machu Picchu.
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Tranquil shores and swaying palms welcome you to Cayman Brac
from $4,240
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Panama to Jamaica

Balboa - Montego Bay - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Balboa’s architecture
  • Transit Panama Canal’s locks
  • Discover Portobelo’s Spanish forts
  • Tour Puerto Limon’s markets
Starts / Ends
Balboa / Isla de Providencia
Activities
Snorkeling, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day cruise from Balboa to Montego Bay aboard the Star Clippers, sailing through the Panama Canal and exploring cultural gems like Portobelo and Puerto Limon. Relax at sea and visit beautiful beaches in Bocas del Toro and the diving hotspots of George Town and Cayman Brac before concluding your journey in Jamaica.
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The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands
from $4,240
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Barbados to Panama

Bridgetown - Balboa - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Bridgetown’s heritage
  • Discover St. George’s coastal views
  • Admire Kralendijk’s marine life
  • Wander Willemstad’s streets
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Bridgetown / Balboa
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise with Star Clipper from Bridgetown, Barbados, exploring the Caribbean’s rich culture and history, ending in Balboa, Panama. Visit stunning destinations like Tobago Cays, Grenada, and the San Blas Islands, and experience the Panama Canal.
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