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Dancing, music and wonder at the Oruro Festival
from $5,634
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Oruro Carnaval and Lake Titicaca

9 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Lake Titicaca
  • Enjoy the Parade of Dancers
  • Visit a working silver mine
  • Climb El Calvario to great views
Activities
Festival Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the urban and rural environments of Bolivia on this combination tour! Take a city tour of La Paz, enjoy front row seats during the parade of dancers, tour a silver mine, and explore Lake Titicaca. These are just a few examples of what this adventure has in store for you!
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $26,995
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Falkland Islands and South Georgia: 20-Day Wildlife Adventure

Buenos Aires Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Puerto Madryn
  • Hike Steeple Jason
  • Encounter king penguins
  • See Shackleton sites
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Buenos Aires
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 20-day journey from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on Ultramarine, flying to Puerto Madryn before exploring the Falkland Islands and wildlife-rich South Georgia. Enjoy encounters with penguins, seals, and historic whaling sites, then return across the Southern Ocean toward the Beagle Channel.
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View of the wildlife in Torres del Paine
from $2,720
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Kaweskar Route

Puerto Natales Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard MV Skorpios III
  • Observe Amalia Glacier
  • Sail across the ice at Calvo Fjord
  • Walk in a small native forest
  • Cruise along White Angostura Island
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Puerto Natales / Puerto Natales
Activity Level
Variable
Sail along the Kaweskar Route during this 5-day small ship cruise from Puerto Natales through the Magellanic fjords and channels of Chilean Patagonia. Enjoy daily land explorations on the Amalia, El Brujo, Bernal, and Alsina Glaciers and the area of Fiordo Calvo.
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Red scarlet macaw in flight
from $2,727
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Rio de Janeiro and Amazon Clipper Cruise

8 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
  • Visit Christ the Redeemer
  • Learn about local flora and fauna
  • Canoe along the Rio Negro
Starts / Ends
Rio de Janeiro / Manaus
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
During your visit to Rio de Janerio, visit the mountaintops of Corcovado and Sugarloaf, two of Rio's iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Fly to Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, and embark the Amazon Clipper for a 4-day cruise along the wildlife rich waters of the Rio Negro, one of the Amazon River's largest tributaries.
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Uacari Lodge
from $2,532
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Uakari Floating Lodge

5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the beauty of the Amazon
  • Visit local communities
  • Look for unique Amazonian wildlife
Starts / Ends
Uakari Floating Lodge / Uakari Floating Lodge
Activities
Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the Amazon on this 5-day tour from the comfort of the community-run Uakari Floating Lodge. Located in the Mamirauá Sustainable Developments Reserve, this floating lodge offers a full-service experience. Spend your time hiking or canoeing through the forest learning about the local habitat and looking out for unique animals with your guide.
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Explore the exotic plant life in Alerce Adino National Park
from $1,919
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Chilean Lake District

5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike Alerce Andino National Park
  • Hike to Petrohue Waterfall
  • Explore Puerto Varas
  • B&B on Lake Todos los Santos
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the pristine lakes, rivers, and volcanoes that make up the Chilean Lake District on our 5 day tour. Nature hikes, wildlife viewing, kayaking, and fly fishing are activities that will ensure you experience all aspects of the Chilean Lake District!
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Whale watching on Peninsula Valdes
from $600
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Peninsula Valdes Self-Drive

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Macaw in the jungle
from $5,600
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Amazon Encounter - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Cruise Marañón River
  • Skiff Yanallpa exploration
  • Kayak on the Dorado River
  • Spot pink dolphins
  • Meet Yarapa community
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the Amazon on a 5-day cruise aboard Delfin III. Explore the Marañón, Yanallpa, Dorado, Pacaya, Magdalena, and Yarapa Rivers. Visit local communities, see pink dolphins, try piranha fishing, and witness the Amazon’s biodiversity. End in Iquitos with visits to a bee project and the Amazon Research Center.
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Pink Dolphins swimming in the Amazon River
from $8,000
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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • See vibrant Amazon wildlife
  • Encounter pink dolphins
  • Visit Fundo Casual
  • Learn bee project
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 5-day Amazon River cruise aboard the Delfin I. Depart from Iquitos and journey through Nauta, Yanayacu, Yarapa, and the Amazon Confluence. Explore wildlife, paddle rivers, meet local communities, and learn rainforest traditions. Enjoy skiff rides, night safaris, and close encounters with pink river dolphins.
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What a view.
from $2,358
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Classic W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the famous W Trek
  • Explore Grey Glacier up close
  • Hike to the base of the towers
  • Enjoy backcountry glamping
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Santiago
Activity Level
Challenging
Experience the world's ultimate hiking adventure trekking the W Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile. 6 of the 8 days are spent trekking the Paso Los Cuernos trail towards Refugio Los Cuernos and down into the French Valley. Experience panoramic views of Grey Glacier, witness the gigantic spires of El Paine, and enjoy a stay at EcoCamp.
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Penguin jump in Antarctica
from $13,495
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Complete Antarctica: Sail In, Fly Out

Ushuaia - Punta Arenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cross Drake Passage route
  • Explore Antarctic Peninsula landing
  • Visit South Shetland Islands
  • Explore Estancia Olga Teresa
Starts / Ends
Ushuaia / Punta Arenas
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Take an 11-day trip from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile aboard Ocean Nova. Cross the Drake Passage, explore Antarctica by Zodiac, and visit the South Shetland Islands and King George Island. Observe penguins, seals, and whales, and learn from onboard experts during the journey.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $16,195
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Best of the Southern Ocean

Roundtrip Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Grytviken’s historic past
  • Discover South Georgia’s wildlife
  • Observe Falklands’ marine wonders
  • Explore Ushuaia’s landscapes
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 19-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit from Ushuaia, exploring the wildlife-rich Falkland Islands and the stunning wilderness of South Georgia, home to vast penguin colonies and historical sites. Experience expert-led landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters before returning to Ushuaia.
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