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The Amazon River
from $11,340
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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - High Water

Roundtrip Iquitos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Discover Iquitos cuisine
  • Spot Yanayacu Yacapana wildlife
  • Learn about Amazon fierce piranhas
  • Visit Clavero Lake villagers
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Village Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Amazon River cruise on the Aqua Nera, starting with a warm welcome and local cuisine in Iquitos. Explore rivers, wildlife, artisan markets, and conservation efforts, concluding your journey with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center.
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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $9,445
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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.
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Spot the Three Toed Sloth
from $6,700
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Amazon Encounter - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • Explore the Marañón River
  • Spot pink river dolphins
  • Meet a revered shaman
  • Kayak through the rainforest
  • Walk the Fundo Casual trail
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Take a 5-day Amazon River cruise in Peru aboard the Delfin I. Travel from Iquitos to Nauta, Yanayacu, Yarapa, and the Amazon Confluence. Explore wildlife, meet local communities, and uncover rainforest traditions. Enjoy skiff rides, kayaking, piranha fishing, and cultural encounters while experiencing the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.
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Kayaking Tagus Cove
from $5,000
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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • See sea lions on Mosquera
  • Observe the nesting of boobies
  • Explore in the Mangrove forest
  • Hiking and observe the twin craters
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!
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Lima's San Martin square lit up in the evening
from $629
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Lima Gastronomy Tour

4 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lima's old town
  • Discover pre-Columbian artifacts
  • Savor Peruvian delicacies
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activities
Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
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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Uakari Floating Lodge
from $3,575
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Rio de Janeiro and Uakari Amazon Lodge

9 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
  • Visit Christ the Redeemer
  • Learn about local flora and fauna
  • Canoe through flooded forests
Starts / Ends
Rio de Janeiro / Uakari Floating Lodge
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend three days in Brazil's iconic Rio de Janerio, where you'll visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf, the two iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Spend a day exploring Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, before your 4-day Amazon adventure based out of the floating Eco-lodge, Uakari.
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Bird perched in the Amazon rainforest
from $1,582
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Amazon Journey

Iquitos to Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard La Perla
  • Visit Pacaya Samiria National Reser
  • Admire the incredible wildlife
  • Learn more about the Amazon culture
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
This 4-day Amazon cruise of Iquitos & Nauta aboard La Perla gives you an insider's view of life in Peru's rainforest, including piranha fishing, wildlife spotting, visit local villages, and opportunities to learn about wildlife preservation!
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The salt flats of the Atacama Desert stretch as far as the eye can see
from $1,861
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Atacama Desert

4-5 Day Itinerary
  • Be inspired by unique geology
  • View the rainbow of desert colors
  • Experience Tatio Geyserys
  • Explore Moon Valley
Activity Level
Easy Active
Venture into the Atacama Desert! Three to five night extensions include flexible itineraries that explore this unique region, including a visit to the Valley of the Moon, and the El Tatio geysers. Evenings are spent at the renowned Terrantai Lodge in San Pedro de Atacama.
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Fitz Roy -- view during Day 2
from $6,596
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Argentina Patagonia Explorer

11 Day Itinerary
  • Trek the classic Fitz Roy route
  • Enjoy two nights of camping
  • Explore Perito Moreno Glacier
  • Enjoy unique views of Bariloche
  • Visit regional craft beer factories
  • Kayak at Lake Nahuel Huapi
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Buenos Aires / El Calafate
Activities
Camping, Hiking
Activity Level
Challenging
Begin your holiday Argentina hiking expedition by flying to Patagonia's El Calafate and then driving El Chalten, where you'll hike among glaciers and towering granite spires in the world-famous Fitz Roy Range. Discover Bariloche, the principal city of the Argentine Lakes District and a great base camp for enjoying various outdoor activities.
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Wooden boardwalk in Bartolome
from $163,450
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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire South Plaza's beauty
  • Observe Giant Land Tortoises
  • Visit the famous Urbina Bay
  • Look out for amazing wilflife
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San Cristobal / North Seymour
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands. The Infinity offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder next to your own group of up to 20 guests! Sailing across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Isabela, Fernandina, and more.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine
from $3,253
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Torres del Paine Short W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the famous W Trek
  • Explore Grey Glacier up close
  • Hike to the base of the towers
  • Enjoy backcountry glamping
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Challenging
Hike & Trek the best of Patagonia in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park on this abbreviated W-Trek adventure tour. Spend five days hiking in the backcountry exploring one of the world's most spectacular parks and spotting enormous glaciers, turquoise lakes, and verdant temperate rainforests. One of the world's premier hiking trips!
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Incredible views on the Ausangate Trek
from $2,621
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Ausangate Trek

10 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Challenging
This six day Andean trek takes us around the majestic Mount Ausangate, a peak long considered sacred by the Andean people. Along the way we'll pass stunning glacial lakes and rural highland villages, and soak our muscles in natural thermal waters. After the trek, continue your journey with an add-on trip to Machu Picchu or elsewhere in South America.
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