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Admire the strange beauty of the Amazon
from $2,995
up 30% off
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Amazon Exploration

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Anakonda
  • Explore Amazon on a motorized canoe
  • Kayak and swim in Piranha Lake
  • Observe parrots and Amazon birds
  • Learn the Amazonian culture
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Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Board the M/V Anakonda for this fascinating 4-day itinerary on the Amazon river. Visit remote villages and sail through unique and fragile ecosystems on this unforgettable cruise in the Amazon.
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Swimming sea turtle
from $3,295
up to 20%
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Western Islands II

Baltra roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Breeding Cente
  • Observe white tip sharks
  • Snorkel with sea lions
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Archipel I on this 5-day voyage cruising across the Western Galapagos Islands, home to giant Galapagos tortoises, manta rays, penguins, whale-sharks, sea lions, and more. Walk along unique white sand beaches, encounter an extraordinary variety of wildlife, and admire amazing volcanic formations.
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Sea lion looking off a rock
from $3,295
up to 20%
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Eastern Islands II

5 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I
  • Visit Fausto Llerena Center
  • Visit Post Office Bay´s mailbox
  • Swim and snorkel with sea lions
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Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day exciting cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos. Meet Galapagos giant turtles, climb to the Baroness Lookout Point, snorkel with sea turtles and sharks, and visit one of the first sites visited by Charles Darwin. These volcanic and wildlife-rich islands are an ideal place to spend your vacations!
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Blue-footed booby mating dance
from $3,500
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Northeast Islands

Baltra to San Cristobal - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Snorkel with marine wildlife
  • Spot red-footed boobies
  • Cruise around Kicker Rock
  • Spot Santa Fe land iguanas
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through the Northeast Galapagos Islands on a 5-day expedition aboard Galaxy. Visit North Seymour, Santa Fe, Genovesa, and San Cristobal. Snorkel with sea lions, hike volcanic trails, and observe iconic wildlife like giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas in their natural habitats.
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from $2,595
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Eastern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Snorkel Lobos Island reef
  • Explore Gardner Bay beach
  • Visit Post Office Bay
  • Observe waved albatross nesting
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San Cristobal / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day exciting cruise aboard M/Y Monserrat and enjoy the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life that captures the best of the Galapagos wildlife. Visit the stunning San Cristobal, Gardner Bay, Cormorant Point, and many more.
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Colorful crabs in the Galapagos islands
from $2,595
UP TO 25%
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North & Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat
  • Explore lava tunnels in Santa Cruz
  • See Red-footed boobies nesting
  • Sail through Genovesa Island
  • Kayak at Bowditch Point waters
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day expedition and discover the wonders of the Galapagos Islands aboard M/Y Monserrat. Enjoy the volcanic formations and marine life of the archipelago. Enjoy stops in the fascinating ports of Darwin Bay, Bachas Beach, and Bartolome Island.
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The island of Chiloe
from $2,738
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Highlights of Chiloe

4 Day Itinerary
  • Ferry Ride with views of the Andes
  • Northern Chiloe Village Exploration
  • Hiking in Tepuhueico Park
  • Unique endemic wildlife spotting
  • Cultural exploration of Castro
  • Visit to Chepu River
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Puerto Varas / Puerto Varas
Activities
Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
Chiloé island in Chile. Enjoy a Chiloé culture and wildlife tour on this 4-day Chiloé island trip. Ride a ferry to misty villages, sample local oysters, spot penguins, hike through lush Tepuhueico forests to the dramatic “Dock of Souls,” wander UNESCO wooden churches and palafitos in Castro, then relax by the Chepu River in local comfort.
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Kayak on a beach in the galapagos
from $2,600
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Southern Islands

San Cristobal to Santa Cruz - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy
  • Explore San Cristobal wildlife
  • Snorkel at Gardner Bay
  • Learn tortoise conservation efforts
  • Witness Floreana's marine life
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Isla Lobos / Charles Darwin Center
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day Sothern Galapagos cruise, visiting San Cristobal, Española, Floreana, and Santa Cruz aboard Galaxy. Explore diverse landscapes, meet iconic wildlife like blue-footed boobies and giant tortoises, and snorkel in crystal-clear waters.
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Sunset over Iguazu Falls
from $1,584
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Iguazu Falls & Argentine Rainforest

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the famous Iguazu Falls
  • Spot wildlife at Yacutinga Lodge
  • Float the San Francisco River
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Ziplining
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the world's largest waterfall system - Iguazu Falls - on this amazing 5-day Argentina vacation. Take the "most beautiful thousand meter walk in the world" overlooking the Falls, then search for rainforest wildlife as you spend three nights at Yacutinga Lodge experiencing the subtropical rainforest straddling the Argentina-Brazil border.
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Mirador de los condores, Colca Canyon
from $1,183
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Arequipa & Colca Canyon

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Peru's highlights during this extension to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon for a rich cultural experience and visit to one of the world's deepest canyons.
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Explore Easter Island
from $1,250
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Classic Easter Island Group tour

5 Day Itinerary
  • See the superb Moai Stone Statues
  • Admire spectacular ancient ruins
  • Discover beautiful volcanoes
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Easter Island / Hotel Otai
Activity Level
Relaxed
Immerse yourself in the mystical culture, epic landscapes, and ocean views of legendary Easter Island. Visit the mysterious Moai statues, walk and drive around the island’s best natural and archeological sites, and learn more about this fascinating island!
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Fresh produce at a market
from $1,218
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Cusco Gastronomy Tour

6 Day Itinerary
  • Experience a gastronomic tour
  • Explore vibrant Pisac market
  • Discover Machu Picchu's ruins
Starts / Ends
Cusco / Cusco
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Savor the essence of Cusco on a 6-day Gastronomy Tour! Delight in the fusion of ancient flavors and modern cuisine while uncovering the secrets of Incan heritage. Wander through the timeless streets, relishing in the allure of historic sites like Sacsayhuamán and the legendary wonder of Machu Picchu.
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