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The port town of Ushuaia
from $3,357
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Patagonian Explorer: Ushuaia to Punta Arenas

Ushuaia to Punta Arenas - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Ventus Australis
  • Visit Cape Horn National Park
  • Admire Wulaia Bay's natural beauty
  • Hike at spectacular Pia Glacier
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Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego on a 5-day expedition cruise aboard MV Ventus Australis from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas. This cruise offers an immersive experience through remote fjords, icy landscapes, and historic sites.
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Galapagos beach
from $6,490
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Western Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Snorkel with turtles, rays and fish
  • Explore Urbina Bay
  • Hike along lava paths
  • Take a trail along Lake Darwin
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Baltra / Baltra
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Whale Watching
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Variable
Experience Galapagos penguins, Elizabeth Bay and more on a cruise through the Western Islands. Enjoy hiking, snorkeling and dinghy rides on this 6-day Galapagos tour.
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Frigate bird showing off
from $5,338
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Western Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Koln
  • Explore North Seymour Island
  • Hike Bartolome Island
  • Observe wildlife at James Bay
  • Encounter penguins at Tagus Cove
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Baltra / Baltra
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Variable
Experience the best of the West Galapagos on an 8-day Koln cruise. Enjoy orientation sessions, snacks, and meals while exploring various islands. Observe unique wildlife, go swimming, snorkeling, or kayaking. Visit reserves, farms, and research centers before concluding the trip with a visit to Playa Las Bachas.
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Brilliantly colored flamingos
from $4,200
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Western Islands

Baltra - North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover wonders in Tintoreras
  • Witness penguins and boobies dance
  • Snorkel Mangle Point with turtles
  • Explore uplifts of Urbina Bay
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Baltra / North Seymour
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Western Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion. Explore highlands with giant tortoises, and Tintoreras for underwater wonders. Discover wetlands, Moreno Point's coast, Elizabeth Bay's penguins, and Urbina Bay's uplifted terrain. Enjoy golden beaches, and snorkeling, then marvel at avian life on Genovesa and North Seymour Islands.
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Taking in close-up views of glaciers
from $4,950
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Explore Aysen and Patagonia National Park

7 Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Marble Caves & Cathedrals
  • Sail to San Rafael Glacier
  • Raft down the Baker River
  • Explore Lake Bertrand
  • Discover Patagonia's ecosystem
  • Visit Patgonia National Park
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Balmaceda / Balmaceda
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Camping, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
Join this 7-day tour to reconnect with nature and admire the memorable landscapes of the remote region of Aysen, Chile. Admire the scenery and experience an unforgettable hike across the magnificent mountains of Patagonia.
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from $3,960
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Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa - Torres del Paine

5-6 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Rio Serrano Hotel & Spa
  • Outdoor trips within Rio Serrano
  • Enjoy an all-inclusive experience
  • Daily half or full-day excursions
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Torres del Paine / Torres del Paine
Activities
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a 5-day all-inclusive adventure along the Serrano River, a 38-km waterway colored by Southern Ice Field sediments. Located in Río Serrano village, the hotel is the largest in Torres del Paine and offers easy access to hiking, horseback riding, fly fishing, and mountain views. Just 86 km from Puerto Natales, enjoy daily guided excursions.
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Sea turtle swimming in the clear water
from $4,272
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North and South Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Practice aquatic activities
  • Hike to Pinnacle Rock
  • Enjoy the sighting of wildlife
  • Snorkeling & diving on Kicker Rock
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Fragarta cruise leads to you around Galapagos Islands in 8 days, visit the last home of lonesome George in Santa Cruz, discover different landscape and volcanic land and enjoy the sighting of animals typical of the islands.
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Sea Lion resting on Red Sesuvium
from $4,272
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Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Fragata
  • Strolling on the beach in Mosquera
  • Panga ride visit to Vicente Roca
  • Appreciate landscape on Isabela
  • Observe ecosystems of Santiago
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Baltra / Black Turtle Cove
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Variable
Explore in 5 days Galapagos Islands and navigate on Fragata yacht around Santa Cruz, Isabela and Rabida islands
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Pinnacle rock in Bartolome
from $4,200
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Central & Southern Islands

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover the volcanic origins
  • Explore South Plaza Island
  • Encounter unique land iguanas
  • Step into Post Office Bay's history
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Baltra / Charles Darwin Center
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Dive into an 8-day Central & Southern Islands cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!
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Snorkel the crystal, warm waters of the Galapagos archipelago
from $3,245
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North Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Natural Paradise
  • Admire El Barranco's amazing views
  • Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
  • See Bachas Beach's floating pier
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Variable
Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the North Central Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard the Natural Paradise.
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Sea lions on Fernandina Island
from $2,845
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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Calipso
  • Discover South Plaza
  • Admire Baroness Viewing Point
  • Visit The Museum of Natural History
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Baltra / San Cristobal Interpretation Center
Activity Level
Variable
The Calipso's Southern Islands voyage visits the islands of South Plaza, Santa Fe, Floreana, and Santa Cruz in four days. Hike, snorkel, and kayak your way through orcas, sea lions, gigantic tortoises, land iguanas, and an abundance of birdlife. Spectacular vistas, vibrant snorkeling spots, as well as secluded beaches greet you on your Galapagos excursion.
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Sacha Lodge La Balsa Restaurant
from $2,552
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Sacha Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
  • Take night walks through the forest
  • Observe the unique wildlife
  • View the forest from the canopy
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Flying from Quito to the Amazonian city of Coca, board a canoe down the Napo River where we'll have four nights exploring the Amazon rainforest at Sacha Lodge. Luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine, English-speaking naturalists & indigenous guides revealing monkeys, birds & Amazonian wildlife will make your weeklong trip to Ecuador unforgettable.
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Sea lion on the beach of Espanola Island
from $2,748
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South-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria
  • Discover Floreana
  • Visit Devil’s Crown
  • Snorkel at Garner Bay
  • Explore Isla Lobos
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Variable
Join the Aida Maria on a dazzling 6-day sailing adventure across the Galapagos Islands. Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española and San Cristobal. Explore the exclusive landscapes these islands have to offer and admire some of the rarest and beautiful wildlife on the planet!
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Land Iguana in the Galapagos
from $2,650
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Central Islands

Baltra - San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Orion
  • Uncover the volcanic origins
  • Explore South Plaza Island
  • Encounter unique land iguanas
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Baltra / San Cristobal Highlands
Activity Level
Variable
Dive into 5 days of Central Galapagos cruise aboard Galaxy Orion! Uncover WWII relics and frolic with nesting turtles at Bachas Beach. Snorkel vibrant coral reefs teeming with life in Sullivan Bay's underwater paradise. Hike, kayak alongside playful penguins at Punta Pitt, and meet gentle giants in the lush highlands – unforgettable memories await!
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Puntiagudo Volcano, a snow-cappedd volcanic chain in Chile, near Osorno Volcano
from $2,650
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Chile's Three Lakes & Volcanoes Crossing

Chile Small Group Tour - 4 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Desolacion Trail
  • Boat ride to Puntiagudo Valley
  • Hike to Lake Rupanco
  • Visit hot springs by Lake Rupanco
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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Village Visits, Homestays
Activity Level
Moderate
Join a 4-day trek in Chile's Lake District, connecting three lakes and volcanoes. Hike the Desolación Trail to Lake Todos Los Santos, take a boat to Puntiagudo Valley, and trek 8.5 km to a family lodge. On day three, hike 18 km to Lake Rupanco for stunning views. End with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to Puerto Varas.
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Fitz Roy
from $2,443
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Patagonia Glaciers Self-Drive

7 Day Itinerary
  • Watch Perito Moreno Glacier calve
  • Explore La Leona Petrified Forest
  • Hike the Patagonian landscape
  • Walk on Creston Glacier
Activity Level
Relaxed
Take this week long self-driving tour through Patagonia and experience this unique region for yourself! Explore a petrified forest, hike the Fitz Roy Range, and strap on some crampons for a walk on Creston Glacier. This relaxed itinerary is rounded out with the flexibility of having your own transportation.
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Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador
from $2,051
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Ecuador North to South

8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike on Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Take a train over Naríz del Diablo
  • Explore the ruins of Ingapirca
  • Visit a unique mangrove forest
Activities
Hacienda Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
This tour of Ecuador offers visitors some of the most stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity on the continent. Wander the cobblestone streets of colonial Quito, experience indigenous cultures near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa volcanoes, ride the panoramic Nariz del Diablo train, explore Inca ruins and colonial Cuenca before finishing our trip in Guayaquil.
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Pinnacle rock on Bartolome
from $2,100
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Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Visit Santa Cruz
  • Explore South Plaza
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 4-day Galapagos Cruise & Travel will take you to the Central Islands. Join Nemo II and create your own experiences.
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