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baby sloth... oh so soft
from $5,000
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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Spot vibrant Amazon wildlife
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
  • Discover Yanayaquillo River
  • Encounter playful pink dolphins
  • Spot nocturnal wildlife
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Pucate
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an unforgettable Amazon River cruise aboard Delfin III from Iquitos to Pacaya Samiria. Explore lush rainforests, encounter exotic wildlife, visit local communities, and relax in luxury aboard the Delfin.
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Spot the Three Toed Sloth
from $6,000
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Amazon Encounter - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • Explore the Marañón River
  • Spot pink river dolphins
  • Meet a revered shaman
  • Kayak through the rainforest
  • Walk the Fundo Casual trail
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Iquitos / Pucate
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join Delfin I and explore the Amazon on a 5-day cruise along the Marañón and Pucate Rivers. Encounter exotic wildlife, visit local communities, walk through the rainforest, and witness breathtaking sunsets over the jungle.
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Trek the Route of the Parks of Patagonia
from $5,356
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Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North

10 Day Itinerary
  • Rafting adventure on Petrohue River
  • Cochamo Valley Exploration
  • Paddling in Reloncaví Fjord
  • Trek the North Patagonian Andes
Starts / Ends
Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
On the 10-day Rincon Bonito: Patagonia's Hidden North tour, explore Puerto Varas and the Chilean Patagonia Lake District. Highlights include a walking tour along Lake Llanquihue, rafting on the Petrohue River, a visit to Cochamo Valley, and a paddling adventure in the Reloncavi Fjord. Conclude the trip with a trek through the North Patagonian Andes.
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A monkey in the Amazon
from $3,600
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Luxury Amazon Discovery - High Water

4 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • Journey through Jungle of Mirrors
  • Discover the town of Nauta
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Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
From the Amazon port town of Iquitos, Peru, embark on this 4-day Amazon River luxury cruise on the Aria Amazon, hosting your journey includes Yacapana Islands, Lake Clavero, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, and the major tributaries of Ucayali and Maranon. Get to know the local cultures and incredible biodiversity of this dense jungle.
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The salt flats of the Atacama Desert stretch as far as the eye can see
from $2,127
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Atacama Desert

4-5 Day Itinerary
  • Be inspired by unique geology
  • View the rainbow of desert colors
  • Experience Tatio Geyserys
  • Explore Moon Valley
Activity Level
Relaxed
Venture into the Atacama Desert! Three to five night extensions include flexible itineraries that explore this unique region, including a visit to the Valley of the Moon, and the El Tatio geysers. Evenings are spent at the renowned Terrantai Lodge in San Pedro de Atacama.
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Explore Easter Island
from $20,199
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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • Discover remote Ducie Island
  • Explore Pitcairn’s historic village
  • Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
  • Spot Juan Fernandez wildlife
Starts / Ends
Papeete / San Antonio
Activities
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Easter & Pitcairn Islands on a 20-day cruise from Papeete to San Antonio aboard Seabourn Pursuit. Visit Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn, Easter Island, and Robinson Crusoe Island. Enjoy snorkeling, Zodiac excursions, cultural tours, and rare wildlife sightings.
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Ruins at the Fortress of Santiago
from $4,840
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Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean

Willemstad - Colon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • See sites in Cartagena & Willemstad
  • Explore Santa Marta & Sierra Nevada
  • Discover San Blas Islands' beaches
  • Visit and explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Witness wildlife and ecosystems
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Willemstad / Colon
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Caribbean on this 8-day Natural Sanctuaries & Heritage of the Caribbean cruise from Willemstad to Colon aboard the Le Champlain. Walk through UNESCO-listed cities, snorkel in the San Blas Islands, and meet the Kuna people. Visit Santa Marta’s mountains and the Fort San Lorenzo in Panama. Discover coral reefs, mangroves, and wildlife.
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Putting on the new roof
from $861
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Sacred Valley Home Restoration

4 Day Itinerary
Activities
Camping, Homestays, Volunteering
Activity Level
Relaxed
Adventure Life's guides and partners has identified the poorest families in the Cachiccata community. The elements can cause damage to homes over time, and many families do not have the extra means to make renovations to their homes. During this 4 day/3 night trip, participants, side-by-side with the family members, will work on cleaning, repairing, and restoring their homes. We stay in the community campground each night to immerse ourselves in the village life. The trip ends with traditional Inca ceremony and offering as a time to reflect over the previous days' experiences.
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Moai of Easter Island
from $13,599
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Easter & Pitcairn Islands: Marooned, Moai & Mutineers

Papeete - San Antonio - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Pursuit
  • View Easter Island Moai
  • Discover Pitcairn history
  • Snorkel at coral reefs
  • Dive to shipwreck
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Papeete / San Antonio
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Easter & Pitcairn Islands on this 21-day cruise aboard Seabourn Pursuit from Papeete, French Polynesia to San Antonio, Chile. Visit remote islands, snorkel coral reefs, and explore cultural and historic sites. Featured destinations include Anaa, Fakarava, Pitcairn Islands, Easter Island, and the Juan Fernández Islands.
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Looking up the trunk of a giant rainforest tree
from $7,800
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Amazon Journey - Low Water Season

Nauta Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • See the birthplace of the Amazon
  • Take a nocturnal boat ride
  • Meet and interact with locals
  • Swim in the Amazon River
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
From Iquitos, Peru, embark on the Zafiro for an eight-day tour highlighting the magnificent Amazon River's wonders. Navigate deep into Pacaya Samiria Reserve on an excursion to spot Amazonian marvels such as the pink river dolphin, many bird species, and all the animals that make this rainforest home.
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Nights in Ushuaia
from $29,757
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Northbound - 18 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Seek iconic animals of Antarctica
  • Marvel at magnificent icebergs
  • Hike Torres del Paine National Park
  • Explore Francisco Coloane Marine
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Chile
Activity Level
Variable
Explore mythical landscapes in Patagonia and Antarctica. Spend 18 days observing unique wildlife, saw-toothed mountains, deep fjords, and vivid blue glaciers onboard the National Geographic Explorer. Observe breaching humpback whales and penguin colonies. 
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Beauty of Amazon River
from $4,056
EBD 20%
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Amazon Journey via Marañón River- High Water Season

Iquitos to Nauta - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • Kayak and swim in the Amazon River
  • Meet and visit with locals
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail towards the Sapote River, a protected area of the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, on a 5-day Amazon cruise on the Zafiro. As translators for indigenous people, naturalist guides utilize their eagle eyes to help you spot and learn about Amazonian species.
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Pink dolphin
from $3,016
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Amazon Exploration: Search for the Pink Dolphin

5 Day Itinerary aboard Manatee
  • Search for the pink river dolphin
  • Visit a school on the Napo River
  • Climb a 100-foot observation tower
Activity Level
Variable
This 5-day itinerary on the Manatee is designed to highlight the incredible biodiversity, wildlife, and natural beauty found in the Amazon.
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Moai hillside on Easter Island
from $16,800
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Papeete (Tahiti) To Valparaiso

24 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Cloud
  • Snorkel Rangiroa’s vivid lagoon
  • Discover Gauguin’s final home
  • Explore Pitcairn’s pristine waters
  • Hike Robinson Crusoe Island
Starts / Ends
Papeete / Valparaiso
Activities
Whale Watching, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 24-day cruise from Papeete to Valparaiso aboard the Silver Cloud. Discover the pristine beauty of French Polynesia with stops in Rangiroa, Nuku Hiva, Fatu Hiva, Tahuata, and Hiva Oa. Explore the history-rich Pitcairn Island, home to the Bounty mutineers, and set foot on the rarely visited Alexander Selkirk and Robinson Crusoe Islands.
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The Amazon River
from $10,920
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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - High Water

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Enjoy Amazonian meal by Chef Pedro
  • Explore Amazon wildlife
  • Visit Peruvian Amazon
  • Swim in these dark waters
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on this 8-day Amazon River Expedition Cruise aboard Aqua Nera where you will experience the most luxurious and comprehensive Amazon journey among the Amazon River’s two powerful tributaries: the Marañon and the Ucayali, as well as several hidden black water lakes.
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A lovely reflection off the Amazon River
from $4,800
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
Activity Level
Variable
Venture to Peru to enjoy a luxurious 5-day cruise exploring the Amazon on the Aria Amazon. 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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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $2,101
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Cartagena Adventure

5 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Cartagena's historical sites
  • Prepare dishes with a local chef
  • Taste the best liquor in Colombia
  • Visit the Bazurto market
  • Swim in Tierra Bomba
  • Learn about Palenque de San Basilio
Starts / Ends
Cartagena / Cartagena
Activities
Wine Tasting, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience Cartagena’s vibrant culture with rum and chocolate tasting, a market tour and cooking class, a historical visit to San Basilio de Palenque, and a relaxing day at Blue Apple Beach. This unique trip delves into the heart of Colombia’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes.
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Canoeing down the Amazon
from $7,980
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Luxury Amazon Expedition - High Water

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aria Amazon
  • Visit the town of Nauta
  • Explore Pacaya Samiria Reserve
  • Sail on Dorado and Maranon Rivers
  • Photograph Amazon dolphins
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
An 8-day river cruise on the awe-inspiring Amazon awaits you aboard the Aria Amazon. Get up and personal with wildlife like Amazon dolphins and monkeys, interact with local indigenous people, eat fantastic food, and learn from naturalist guides while exploring Pacaya-Samiria Reserve in the company of just 32 passengers.
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