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Cobblestone street in Colonia del Sacramento
from $92
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Colonia Old Town Walk & Mate Tasting Half Day

1 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Colonia del Sacramento / Colonia del Sacramento
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Join a guided tour of Colonia del Sacramento's UNESCO-listed Old Town. With a local guide, explore cobblestone streets, visit landmarks like the city gate and Street of Sighs, and enjoy a Mate tasting. Museum admission included. Duration: 3 hours. Available daily with booking.
  • Colonia del Sacramento
  • Discover history and culture
  • Visit landmarks in Colonia
  • Uruguayan Mate tasting
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Cuenca view
from $81
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Cuenca City

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit Parque Calderón, the city's largest plaza and home to both the new and old cathedral. In the afternoon, visit a Panama Hat factory and visit the famous Barranco along Calle Largo. This tour is approximately 6 hours and runs daily.
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Guayaquil - waterfront gardens
from $55
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Guayaquil's Historical Park

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
The eight-hectare park features mangrove trees, the Daule River, and a tropical environment. Visitors can learn about the region's animals, history, culture, and rural life in the "traditions zone", and relive Guayaquil's past in the "urban-architectonic zone". 
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Botanical garden in Guayaquil
from $55
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Guayaquil Botanical Park

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 3-hour Botanical park tour in northern Guayaquil's "Cerro Colorado" contains over 324 botanic species, including woody, fruit, ornamental, and exotic plants. Year-round, you can see 73 bird species and 60 butterfly species.
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Cuenca - a beautiful colonial city
from $53
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Cuenca by Night

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
This half-day tour explores this beautiful city of Cuenca illuminated by the night lights. Take a guided tour of the historic center or head to the new and old cathedrals. At the end of the time, be transferred to a restaurant to continue your evening on your own.
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Vidawasi
from $46
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Half Day Vida Wasi Tour

½ Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Cusco / Cusco
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the wonders of Vida Wasi, a micro-city of love and hope in Latin America. Explore its beautiful facilities, including a chapel, amphitheater, hospital, and biogarden. Immerse yourself in social work and enjoy a delightful drink at the Cultural Center.
  • Explore Vida Wasi's facilities
  • Discover the micro-city of love
  • Taste a refreshing drink
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Snorkeling the tropical waters of the Galapagos islands.
from $20,720
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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
Starts / Ends
Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.
  • Enjoy Daphne Island's view
  • Visit Mosquera Islet
  • Discover Caleta Tagus
  • Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks
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Getting ready to land
from $51,120
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Private Charter - Western Islands II

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
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.
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Observe white tip sharks
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
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The Moon Valley, near La Paz
from $2,926
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Bolivia Backroads

10 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore what many call the Tibet of the Americas on this 10-day tour of Bolivia. Enjoy classic and traditional tours in Sucre, visit the Tarabuco Market, travel across the largest salt flat in the world at Uyuni, and visit the mines of Potosi before heading back to La Paz.
  • Visit the City of La Paz
  • Try your wits at Tarabuco Market
  • Explore the mines of Potosi
  • Journey to the Salt Desert of Uyuni
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River in the Amazon Rainforest
from $1,890
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Amazon Journey via Ucayali River

Iquitos Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard La Perla
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
La Perla hosts this 4-day Amazon cruise from Iquitos. Explore the Amazon, Ucayali, and Pacaya Rivers on their way deep into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon wildlife and birds, take a night safari and guided trips, visit local villages, and learn about wildlife preservation efforts in Peru’s Amazonia.
  • See pink and grey dolphins play
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • Meet and visit with locals
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Peru
from $1,050
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Lake Titicaca Kayaking

5 Day Itinerary
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Moderate
This active 5-day tour of Lake Titicaca in Peru puts kayaking at the heart of the experience, allowing you to explore the largest and highest lake in South America in a truly unique way, while enjoying the cultural intimacy offered by a homestay with a local family whose roots go back to ancient times.
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Relax in the waters of Fernando de Noronha
from $3,507
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Undiscovered Brazil

13 Day Itinerary
Activities
Horseback Riding, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Moderate
Spend two weeks exploring the undiscovered northern regions of Brazil on this active & remote vacation that shows you the authentic side of the Brazilian lifestyle. This tour combines trekking through the sand dunes of Lencois Maranhenses National Park, the beach sports mecca of Jericoacoara, and the isolated tropical paradise Fernando de Noronha.
  • Trek through dunes & lagoons
  • Swim in clear freshwater pools
  • Explore the beaches of Jericoacoara
  • Rise early & view dolphins playing
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Take a stroll through the beautiful courtyard at San Agustin de Callo
from $3,217
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Haciendas of Ecuador

Otavalo and Cotopaxi - 7 Day Itinerary
Activities
Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 7-day tour of Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcano explores the history and culture of the Andes while staying in luxurious haciendas: Hacienda Rumiloma overlooking Quito, traditional Hacienda Zuleta near Otavalo, and the former Inca palace of San Agustin de Callo in the shadows of fuming Cotopaxi Volcano.
  • Visit the famous Otavalo Market
  • Witness the condors flying
  • Hike through Cotopaxi to El Refugio
  • Tour nearby rose plantations
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Embark on a sightseeing canoe trip
from $2,192
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La Selva Lodge

Ecuadorian Amazon - 7 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing
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.
  • Visit Ecuador's famous macaw lick
  • Take night walks in the rainforest
  • Observe unique Amazon wildlife
  • Paddle dugout canoes along creeks
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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
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.
  • Spot incredible wildlife
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
  • See unique species of birds
  • Explore with your private group
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Tip Top IV Ship
from $87,826
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Private Charter - Western Islands Aboard Tip Top IV

8 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This Galapagos private cruise aboard the Tip Top IV takes you beyond the highlights of the Western Islands with 8 days of exciting activity! Enjoy the company of friendly sea lions while snorkeling and make friends with the gentle giant tortoises in Isabela and Santa Cruz.
  • Snorkel & swim on North Seymour
  • Navigate around Buccaneer Cove
  • Observe wildlife on Vicente Roca
  • Walk around Flamingos Lagoon
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Sea kayaking expedition in the Galapagos
from $12,306
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Seaman Journey
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Islands Circumnavigation cruise to Santa Cruz, Fernandina, Isabela, Santiago, Rabida, Bartolome, Genovesa, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and more! This comprehensive voyage on the Seaman Journey highlights the best of the Galapagos archipelago and treats travelers to amazing scenery and wildlife viewing.
  • See diverse wildlife and birds
  • Snorkel with sea lions
  • Hike along lava flow Pahohoe
  • Relax on volcanic black sand beach
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Trekking the Peruvian Andes
from $6,130
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Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu

12 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport / Machu Picchu
Activities
Local Market Visits, Kayaking, Hiking, Camping, Biking
Activity Level
Challenging
This 12-day Black Diamond Trek to Machu Picchu invites you to discover Peru's wonders. Explore off-the-beaten-path trails from Cusco to the iconic ruins. Trek through hidden mountains, villages, and ancient sites. Indulge in luxury camping, kayak pristine lakes, and savor traditional Pachamanca dinners.
  • Explore Cusco's markets and ruins
  • Kayak or bike at Piuray Lake
  • Hike through the Sacred Valley
  • Trek up Huayna Picchu Mountain
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