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Beluga ship in the Galapagos
from $90,000
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Private Charter - Eastern Islands Aboard Beluga

8 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga
  • Admire incredible wildlife
  • See unique bird species
  • Explore with your private group
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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Baltra / Genovesa
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy this 8-day cruise through the eastern islands of the Galapagos covering some of the most beautiful islands including San Cristobal, South Plaza, Santa Cruz, and Genovesa.
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Sea and stone formations in Galapagos
from $11,550
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East Galapagos

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Observe a variety of wildlife
  • Explore El Barranco
  • Discover Bahía Sullivan lava flows
  • Enjoy views of iconic Pinnacle Rock
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Baltra / Osborn Islet
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Immerse yourself in a pristine ecosystem rich with endemic wildlife on this 8-day East Galapagos cruise aboard Aqua Mare. Visit Playa Las Bachas, El Barranco, Bahía Sullivan, Cerro Dragón, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve, Punta Suarez, and Santa Fe.
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View of a small village in the Amazon rain forest on the shore of the Yanayacu River in Peru
from $3,750
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Amazon River Experience

4 Day Itinerary aboard Crucero Amazonas
  • Engage with the Yagua community
  • Visit the Manatee Rescue Center
  • See monkeys in the rescue center
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Village Visits, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the heart of the Amazon rainforest in ultimate comfort on this 4-day adventure aboard the luxurious ship, the Crucero Amazonas. Enjoy guided excursions, exquisite dining, and breathtaking wildlife sightings. Experience the unspoiled splendor of the Amazon River and become fully immersed in the traditions of the rainforest.
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Spot the Three Toed Sloth
from $5,100
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Amazon Discovery - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • Learn Amazon rainforest medicine
  • Visit Amazon Research Center
  • Tour Bee Project
  • Meet local communities
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Kayaking, Fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 4-day Amazon River cruise from Iquitos to Nauta aboard the Delfin I. Explore flooded forests, spot pink dolphins, visit communities, and see the river confluence. Discover diverse wildlife, learn from local guides, and experience the cultural and natural wonders of the Amazon Basin.
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Perched macaws
from $3,856
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Amazon Journey via Ucayali River - High Water Season

Iquitos Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Zafiro
  • Visit the Mirrored Forest
  • See pink and grey dolphins play
  • Explore the black water streams
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Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Amazon, Ucayali, and Pacaya Rivers on their way deep into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve, one of Peru´s largest national parks. Go piranha fishing, trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon wildlife and birds and guided trips, visit local villages, and learn about wildlife preservation efforts in Peru’s Amazonia.
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Sea lion and scuba diver
from $4,598
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North and West Islands - Diving Itinerary

Santa Cruz to North Seymour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Danubio Azul
  • Dive at Darwin’s Arch
  • Walk North Seymour trails
  • Discover Cousin’s Rock
  • Snorkel at Vicente Roca Point
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Dive into the world-renowned waters of the Galapagos on this 8-day cruise aboard Danubio Azul. This liveaboard expedition explores remote diving sites including Darwin’s Arch, Wolf Island, and Cape Marshall. Discover some of the planet’s richest marine ecosystems on this unforgettable adventure.
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At the Parrot Clay Lick
from $4,068
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Manu Explorer

8 Day Itinerary
  • See giant otters in oxbow lakes
  • Visit Macaw Clay Lick Project
  • Fall asleep to the forest sounds
  • Enjoy the changing scenery
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Manu National Park, the most biologically diverse place on the planet, like virtually no one else can: camp inside the park at the Manu Wildlife Tent Camp. Delight in the sights and sounds of this 1.8 million-hectare jungle paradise.
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Red scarlet macaw in flight
from $2,726
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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
Urban Exploration, Land & Sea 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 $2,531
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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
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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Sea lions on beach in Rabida
from $2,100
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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Nemo II
  • Swim with sea lions at Darwin Bay
  • See Bachas Beach's floating pier
  • Admire El Barranco's amazing views
  • Take a trail to a flamingo lagoon
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Baltra / Baltra
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy an amazing 4-day cruise exploring the highlights of the Norhern Islands of the Galapagos archipelago, including Santa Cruz, Santiago, Genovesa, and Rabida, aboard Nemo II
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Whale watching on Peninsula Valdes
from $599
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Peninsula Valdes Self-Drive

4 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Kayaks await in Alaska
from $10,588
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV
  • Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
  • Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
  • Hike to the Pitt Point
  • Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land
Activity Level
Variable
Adventure in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.
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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
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Iquitos / Iquitos
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 $6,700
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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
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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Beautiful Galapagos landscape
from $10,280
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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • See sea lions on Mosquera
  • Explore in the Mangrove forest
  • Enjoy a volcanic Olivine beach
  • Take incredible photos of landscape
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy 15 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Santa Cruz, Floreana, Española, San Cristobal, Santa Fe, Santiago, Bartholomew, Rabida and North Seymour. Discover the magnificent wildlife and the incredible landscapes on Galapagos Islands .
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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
Activities
Whale Watching, Photography Seminars
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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Sunrise over the Amazon
from $6,840
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Luxury Amazon Explorer - High Water

5 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Explore the black water river
  • Watch the famous pink dolphins
  • Fish for ferocious piranhas
Starts / Ends
Nauta / Iquitos
Activities
Local Market Visits
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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Kayaking Tagus Cove
from $5,140
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Northwest Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Samba
  • See sea lions on Mosquera
  • Observe the nesting of boobies
  • Explore in the Mangrove forest
  • Hiking and observe the twin craters
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
Explore 8 days of relaxing and fun aboard Samba yacht! Visit Genovesa, Isabela, Marchena, Fernandina, Floreana, Santa Cruz. Discover wildlife and the incredible landscapes of the Galapagos Islands!
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