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Devil's Cauldron Waterfall in Banos
from $2,200
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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 $2,333
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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
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $7,050
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - Low Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
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Nauta / Nauta
Activities
Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aqua Nera. Expert guides take you each day by skiff to explore the flooded forest and local villages. Learn about the medicinal properties of the plants, spot the incredible wildlife, and experience the rainforest with activities like piranha fishing, trekking, and bird and monkey spotting.
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Amazon sunset
from $5,171
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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
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Quito / Quito
Activities
Cooking Classes, Biking
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
  • Visit Santa Fe
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Baltra / San Cristobal
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 5-day Galápagos cruise aboard Solaris, exploring iconic islands including Baltra Island, Santa Cruz Island, and Genovesa Island. Discover unique wildlife, volcanic landscapes, and immersive guided excursions across pristine ecosystems.
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Chinchero
from $2,875
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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
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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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Aguila Glacier
from $15,595
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Punta Arenas - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Cape Horn
  • Hike Torres del Paine
  • Explore Pia Glacier
  • Cruise Chilean Fjords
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Buenos Aires / Santiago
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 15-day Patagonian cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago on Ultramarine, flying to Ushuaia before sailing past Cape Horn, Glacier Alley, & the fjords of Tierra del Fuego. Explore Puerto Natales, hike Torres del Paine, visit a Patagonian estancia, & discover penguin colonies, glaciers, waterfalls, & historic sites across Chilean Patagonia.
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Sunrise in the Patagonian Andes Mountains
from $14,895
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Essential Patagonia: Chilean Fjords and Torres del Paine

Buenos Aires - Santiago - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise to the Diego Ramírez Islands
  • Watch for massive Andean condors
  • See impressive glaciers
  • Visit a working Patagonian estancia
  • Explore Torres del Paine
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Buenos Aires / Santiago
Activity Level
Variable
Retrace Charles Darwin’s epic voyage to the ‘edge of the world’ aboard the Ultramarine on this 15-day Essential Patagonia journey into Chile’s spectacular network of fjords and channels. Visit Cape Horn, cruise to Diego Ramírez Islands, and see the Glaciers: Pia, Garibaldi, and Dainelli. Go hiking in Torres del Paine, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Pose with stunning Machu Picchu as your backdrop during your travels to Peru
from $4,303
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Inti Raymi + Inca Trail

11 Day Itinerary
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping, Festival Visits
Activity Level
Challenging
Spend a few days in Cusco and the Sacred Valley during the Inti Raymi Festival every June as we acclimatize for our trek by exploring ruins and bargaining at busy Andean markets. Then, we'll hike the Inca Trail on a 4-day pilgrimage to Machu Picchu, culminating this 10-day trip with a full day in Machu Picchu.
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View of Osorno volcano behind Puerto Varas
from $4,813
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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
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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Take a stroll through the beautiful courtyard at San Agustin de Callo
from $3,218
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Haciendas of Ecuador

Otavalo and Cotopaxi - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the famous Otavalo Market
  • Witness the condors flying
  • Hike through Cotopaxi to El Refugio
  • Tour nearby rose plantations
Activities
Horseback Riding, 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.
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Galapagos Sally Lightfoot Crab
from $90,000
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Private Charter - Western Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Visit Charles Darwin Station
  • Discover Urbina Bay wildlife
  • Hike Sierra Negra volcano
  • Explore with your private group
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day private western Galápagos Islands cruise aboard the Beluga. Discover Santa Cruz Island, the wildlife-rich landscapes of Isabela Island, the dramatic scenery of Fernandina Island, and the black-sand beaches of Santiago Island, where flamingos, frigatebirds, marine iguanas, and playful sea lions can be seen throughout the journey.
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