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Horseback Riding in El Encanto de Guanapalo Nature Reserve
from $4,183
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Casanare Wildlife Safari

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a Nature Reserve in Casanare
  • Enjoy horseback ride in the Reserve
  • Spy elusive wildlife
  • Learn about the Llanos' way of life
  • Spend time with the local community
  • Taste home-cooked lunch with locals
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Bogota / Bogota
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore the Casanare Region in Colombia, a vast plain with extensive ranches that still preserve the traditions and culture of the region. During this 5-day Casanare Wildlife Safari in Colombia, witness incredible wildlife in El Encanto de Guanapalo natural reserve and experience their customs with Llaneros while riding horses through the savannahs
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Kayaking at Manglecito Eco Lodge in San Cristobal, Galapagos
from $4,298
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Galapagos Camping and Kayaking

4 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak to Manglecito Beach
  • Encounter Galapagos wildlife
  • Hike to Frigate Hill for views
  • Snorkel and explore underwater
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San Cristobal / Blue Marlin Hotel
Activities
Kayaking, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Moderate
Embark on a 4-day adventure on San Cristobal Island. Begin your journey with a kayak trip to Manglecito Beach, where you’ll encounter blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. Explore Cerro Brujo and Kicker Rock, snorkel with sharks and rays, and hike to Frigate Hill. Enjoy well-prepared campsites and local wildlife. This tour combines kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling for a comprehensive Galapagos experience.
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Sacred Valley Adventure
from $2,946
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Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Cusco with a local guide
  • Adventure through the Andes
  • Stay in luxury lodges along the way
  • Explore the ruins of Machu Picchu
Activity Level
Easy Active
The Sacred Valley and Lares Adventure to Machu Picchu offers the perfect combination of traditional adventure travel and cultural immersion. This 8-day lodge-to-lodge journey will alternate between an exploration of the astounding natural scenery of the Sacred Valley and an intimate look at Andean culture, both in busy towns and in remote of mountain hamlets.
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Canoe ride
from $2,205
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Amazon Kayak Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Observe Black Caimans
  • Walk Yasuni National Park
  • Encounter Amazon wildlife
  • Take an early morning hike
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Moderate
One of the most remote, authentic, and adventurous Amazon tours! Travel by kayak deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle looking for tapir, monkeys, macaws, and other wildlife.
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Gorriti Island in Punte del Este, Uruguay
from $1,906
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Uruguay Beach Escape

4 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Punta Del Este City
  • Discover La Barra
  • Trails to the Anastasio Stream
  • Experience the Uruguayan Tuscany
Starts / Ends
Jose Ignacio / Punta del Este
Activities
Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 4-day Uruguay Beach Escape Tour, discover José Ignacio, Uruguay's equivalent of the Hamptons for locals, where you can escape the urban hustle in style. This small coastal town radiates a unique South American bohemian allure that's simply enchanting. Make sure to secure reservations for all the essential local experiences!
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from $1,966
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Guaviare Adventure

4 Day Itinerary
  • Discover San Jose del Guaviare
  • See rock art mural
  • Visit El Raudal via a boat ride
  • A chance to encounter pink dolphins
Starts / Ends
Bogota / Bogota
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Embark on a 4-day adventure in San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. Delve into the Amazon rainforest, exploring ancient rock art at Cerro Azul and the iconic Puerta de Orion. Enjoy boat rides along the Guayabero River, ecological hikes, and possible encounters with pink dolphins. Conclude with a swim in natural pools.
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Indigenous man hunting in the Amazon
from $1,887
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Calanoa Amazonas Experience

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Colombian Amazon
  • See exotic plants and animals
  • Learn about wildlife conservation
  • See the rich culture of Colombia
Starts / Ends
Bogota / Bogota
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, while staying at an eco-lodge like Calanoa Amazonas during this 5-day Calanoa Amazonas Experience in Colombia. Learn about conservation efforts to preserve wildlife while viewing exotic species and their natural habitats.
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Concepcion Mission
from $1,514
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Jesuit Missions

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the Jesuit missions capital
  • Visit the mission town, San Javier
  • Learn about the restoration project
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 5-day tour from Santa Cruz, Bolivia takes you along the circuit of Jesuit Missions once thought to be forgotten, giving you the unique opportunity to visit the magnificent, centuries-old churches that have been restored in San Javier, Concepcion, San Ignacio, San Miguel, San Rafael, and Santa Ana. You'll learn about this history & restoration.
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Devil's Cauldron Waterfall in Banos
from $2,210
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Ecuador Highlights

9 Day Itinerary
  • Walk paths through the Cloud Forest
  • Visit bustling Otavalo Market
  • Explore Cotopaxi National Park
  • Enjoy various activities in Baños
Activity Level
Relaxed
Begin and end your nine-day trip discovering the best of Ecuador high in the Andes where we'll explore the colonial capital city of Quito. Then, bargain with colorfully-dressed indigenous women in the Otavalo Market, visit the Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cotopaxi Volcano & National Park and the town of Baños on this tour of the best of the Ecuadorian Andes.
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Embark on a sightseeing canoe trip
from $2,332
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La Selva Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Ecuador's famous macaw lick
  • Take night walks in the rainforest
  • Observe unique Amazon wildlife
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend four nights in the Ecuadorian Amazon at the La Selva rainforest lodge with professional naturalists and indigenous guides. Paddle a canoe on black water lakes, spot monkeys and birds in the rainforest canopy, and relax away the evenings on one of the most luxurious experiences in the Amazon Rainforest.
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Horse ride in Macizo Paine
from $6,440
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Estancia Cerro Guido Experience

5 Day Itinerary
  • Discover a 19th century estancia
  • Learn about the ranch life
  • See the famed Torres del Paine
  • Choose from a variety of activities
  • Explore in an all-terrain adventure
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activities
Fishing, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this 5-day tour, visit a traditional estancia built outside of Torres del Paine National Park. Immerse yourself in real estancia life by learning the traditions and daily work of the gauchos. Travel through the most incredible landscapes using a 4x4 vehicle, or enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the ranch on foot or by horseback.
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Amazon sunset
from $5,456
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Ultimate Ecuador

13 Day Itinerary
  • Bike Pichincha Volcano
  • Explore Bellavista Cloud Forest
  • Zipline over Mindo canopy
  • Hike Cotopaxi National Park
  • Kayak the Shiripuno River
  • Spot endemic wildlife in Yasuni
  • Visit a remote Waorani village
Starts / Ends
Quito / Quito
Activities
Camping, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Ecuador’s cloud forest, Andes, and Amazon on this 13-day adventure. Zipline over Mindo, ride horseback near Cotopaxi, and hike volcanic trails. Paddle deep into Yasuni National Park, encountering wildlife and the Waorani community. Stay at an eco-glamping site in the rainforest, immersing yourself in the rainforest’s beauty.
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South Plaza Island
from $4,150
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Northeast Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Discover Mosquera's beauty
  • Admire Genovesa's wildlife
  • Snorkel at Santa Fe
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
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A caimen lurks just under the water in the Pantanal
from $2,584
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Caiman Lodge

4 Day Itinerary
  • Rise early and search for wildlife
  • Trek along a myriad of trails
  • Hike to see the spectacled caiman
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 4-day extension tour of Brazil is based at Caiman Lodge, the world's largest tropical wetland housing the largest concentration of wildlife in the Americas. The Pantanal is home to jaguars, caimans and capybaras and hundreds of bird species. Spend your days hiking & canoeing the surrounding area in search of unique flora and fauna.
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Chinchero
from $3,083
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Ancient Kingdoms

12 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Lord of Sipan Tomb
  • Walk through the ruins at Chan Chan
  • Marvel at the Moches adobe pyramids
  • Tour iconic Inca ruin, Machu Picchu
Starts / Ends
Lima / Chiclayo
Activity Level
Relaxed
Most Peru travelers never have the chance to explore Northern Peru -- our remedy is this culturally-charged and history-filled Peru tour. Spend the first part of your trip exploring the ancient strong holds of pre-Incan kingdoms in Trujillo, Chan Chan and Chiclayo before catching a flight to Cusco and exploring the Incan masterpiece, Machu Picchu.
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View of Osorno volcano behind Puerto Varas
from $4,375
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Puerto Varas & Lakes District: An Active Hiking Adventure

Roundtrip Puerto Varas - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Lake Llanquihue
  • Explore Alerce Andino National Park
  • Observe endemic penguins at Puñihui
  • Calbuco Volcano exploration
  • Experience the El Solitario trail
Starts / Ends
Puerto Varas / Puerto Montt
Activities
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
Activity Level
Moderate
Plan your perfect 7-day hiking adventure in Chile’s Lake District, starting from Puerto Varas. Experience breathtaking views of the Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, explore Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, Lake Todos Los Santos, and Alerce Andino, and visit Chiloé Island. Finish your trip on the El Solitario trail before returning to Puerto Varas.
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Beluga ship in the Galapagos
from $90,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Spot incredible wildlife
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
  • See unique species of birds
  • Explore with your private group
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this exciting 8-day tour of the western islands of this incredible archipelago. The wildlife here is abundant and the landscape is stunning to behold making this an incredible vacation.
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Getting ready to land
from $52,720
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Private Charter - Western Islands II

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Observe white tip sharks
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Archipel I for a 5-day private cruise of the Western Galapagos Islands. The scenic Santa Cruz, wildlife-rich Isabela, cliff-lined Fernandina, and pristine white sands of Bachas Beach are among the highlights. Swim beside friendly sea lions or stroll through volcanic landscapes teeming with gigantic tortoises, flamingos, iguanas, and penguins.
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