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Llamas in Machu Picchu, Peru
from $3,032
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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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Observe beautiful fur seals
from $32,999
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Ultimate Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

Buenos Aires roundtrip - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • Explore Antarctica expedition
  • Visit South Georgia wildlife
  • Discover Falkland Islands
  • Sail remote Southern Ocean
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 22-day expedition aboard Seabourn Pursuit from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, then onward to Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands. Spot penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds, enjoy time at sea, and experience immersive, guided landings curated by your Expedition Leader.
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Snorkeling
from $7,910
No SS
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Panama, Colombia & Caribbean Islands

Colon - Fort-de-France - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Cartagena colonial old town
  • Visit Santa Marta and Sierra Nevada
  • Visit Bonaire reef marine park
  • Visit Fort-de-France landmarks
Starts / Ends
Colon / Fort de France
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise through Panaman, Colombia and Caribbean Islands aboard Le Bellot. Visit Cartagena and Santa Marta with guided historic and cultural excursions. Explore the San Blas Islands for beaches, snorkeling, and Kuna culture. The voyage combines nature, culture, and Caribbean island experiences.
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Relax on the shores of the Caribbean
from $12,295
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Grenadines, Colombia & Panama Canal Transit

Bridgetown - Panama City - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore Bequia Caribbean lifestyle
  • Admire Cartagena Old Town
  • See San Blas Islands nature
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
Starts / Ends
Bridgetown / Panama City
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Caribbean cruise from Bridgetown aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring islands like Bequia and Mayreau. Conclude your journey in Panama City after traversing the historic Panama Canal and enjoying vibrant local cultures and stunning coastal views.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $12,295
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Panama Canal Transit, Colombia & the Grenadines

Panama City - Bridgetown - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Emerald Azzurra
  • Explore Cartagena walled Old Town
  • Discover Santa Marta oldest city
  • Tour Willemstad Queen Emma Bridge
  • See Mayreau Island Station Hill
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Bridgetown
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 12-day Caribbean cruise from Bridgetown aboard the Emerald Azzurra, exploring islands like Bequia and Mayreau. Conclude your journey in Panama City after traversing the historic Panama Canal and enjoying vibrant local cultures and stunning coastal views.
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Panama's turquoise waters
from $4,450
NO SS
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Panama to Antigua

15 Day Itinerary aboard Royal Clipper
  • Explore Balboa’s colonial charm
  • Transit Panama’s iconic canal
  • Discover San Blas culture
  • Enjoy Aruba’s clear waters
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Balboa / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day Royal Clipper cruise from Balboa, Panama, featuring a full Panama Canal transit and visits to the San Blas Islands, Cartagena, and the Caribbean gems of Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. Experience lush Grenada and volcanic St. Lucia, and finish your journey in Antigua, all while enjoying elegant sailing and stunning island views.
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The vivid colors of the San Blas Islands
from $4,330
NO SS
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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
Activities
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing
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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Explore Easter Island
from $23,790
HALF DEP
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Easter Island to Tahiti: Tales of the Pacific

Eastbound - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Makatea cave and reef exploration
  • Rotoava village bike rides
  • Mangareva cultural hiking tours
  • Easter Island exploration
Starts / Ends
Papeete / Santiago
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 16-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Resolution through French Polynesia, the Pitcairn Islands, and Chile. Explore coral atolls, volcanic islands, limestone caves, and UNESCO reefs while snorkeling, hiking, and visiting local communities. This voyage features remote destinations, expert-led exploration, and Polynesian culture.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
HALF DEP
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Cartagena
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
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Penguins in Antarctica
from $24,600
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Bellingshausen Sea, Peter I Island plus Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Visit penguin nesting sites
  • Witness historic expedition sites
  • Discover Peter I Island
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Begin your 25-day expedition in Ushuaia, Argentina, and sail aboard Ortelius through the Drake Passage into Antarctica’s remote southern reaches. Discover rare wildlife, historic sites, and untouched landscapes as you explore the Bellingshausen Sea, Ellsworth Land, and Peter I Island by Zodiac and helicopter.
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School children
from $2,286
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Cachiccata Group Service Project with Machu Picchu

10 Day Itinerary
Activities
Homestays, Volunteering
Activity Level
Relaxed
Group service project in the Cachiccata community combined with visit of Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu. Participants, side-by-side with the family members, will work on cleaning, repairing, and restoring homes, planting native trees, and visiting school and supporting a healthy breakfast project. We stay in the community campground each night to immerse ourselves in the village life.
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Hummingbird, Nazca Lines
from $849
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Paracas and Nazca

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 3-day tour of Peru takes you to the small town of Paracas, where the arid desert extends right to the shores of the ocean. From here, visit the famous & mysterious Nazca Lines and then move on to the Paracas National Reserve nad the Islas Ballestas to see many sea birds and sea lions.
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