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Keep an eye to the rainforest canopy for an array of wildlife in Madidi National Park in Bolivia
from $1,331
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Madidi Jungle Ecolodge

Bolivian Amazon - 6 Day Itinerary
  • Search for Bolivian wildlife
  • Enjoys views Madidi National Park
  • Learn about traditional customs
  • Explore the town of Rurrenabaque
Starts / Ends
La Paz / La Paz
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 6-day tour of Bolivia's Amazon takes you to Madidi National Park, where you'll stay 3 nights in Madidi Jungle Ecolodge - Owned and operated by an indigenous community in Bolivia. Here, learn to see the jungle through the eyes of the local Quechua Indians as you explore and look for wildlife and learn about traditional farming & cuisine.
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The port town of Ushuaia
from $33,430
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Highlights of Antarctica, Argentina and Brazil

Buenos Aires - Rio de Janeiro - 22 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Admire Ushuaia’s southern charm
  • Spot Antarctic wildlife
  • Sail through Lemaire Channel
  • Marvel at Iguazu Falls
Starts / Ends
Buenos Aires / Rio de Janeiro
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Helicopter Tours, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 22-day expedition cruise and land journey from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro aboard Scenic Eclipse, exploring Antarctica and South America. Experience wildlife adventures, visit Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls, and end your journey in vibrant Rio de Janeiro.
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Trek the Route of the Parks of Patagonia
from $5,357
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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
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Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, 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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Beautiful Galapagos landscape
from $10,000
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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
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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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Don\'t get too close
from $4,050
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Guyana Rainforest

6 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Georgetown’s historic markets
  • Paddle the Burro Burro River
  • Hike Surama Mountain trails
  • Visit majestic Kaieteur Falls
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 6-day tour explores remote Guyana, with birdwatching on Surama Mountain, a visit to the Amerindian village of Surama, and paddling the Burro Burro River. Spot wildlife, including spider monkeys, river otters, and tapirs, and end at Kaieteur Falls, five times the height of Niagara Falls.
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Puerto Natales, Patagonia
from $36,157
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Antarctica and Patagonia: Legendary Ice and Epic Fjords

Ushuaia to Puerto Natales - 17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Chilean fjords glacier sailing
  • Torres del Paine discovery
  • Francisco Coloane whale watching
  • Kayak near Antarctica’s landscapes
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Santiago / Santiago
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Antarctica and southern Chile on an 17-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Cruise from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage into Antarctica’s icy wilderness. Navigate through towering glaciers, remote fjords, and protected marine parks. Experience exploration through narrow channels inaccessible to larger vessels.
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A pair of friendly sea lions
from $9,445
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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon
  • Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
  • Observe mola-mola sunfish
  • Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
  • Visit South Plaza Islands
Starts / Ends
Baltra / San Cristobal Airport
Activity Level
Variable
This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.
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Spot the Three Toed Sloth
from $6,700
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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 / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
Take a 5-day Amazon River cruise in Peru aboard the Delfin I. Travel from Iquitos to Nauta, Yanayacu, Yarapa, and the Amazon Confluence. Explore wildlife, meet local communities, and uncover rainforest traditions. Enjoy skiff rides, kayaking, piranha fishing, and cultural encounters while experiencing the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.
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baby sloth... oh so soft
from $5,600
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Amazon Encounter - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Marañón River skiff exploration
  • Dorado River kayak experience
  • Amazon tributary confluence views
  • Fundo Casual rainforest walk
  • Pacaya River full exploration
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day Peruvian Amazon cruise from Iquitos to Nauta aboard the Delfin III. Cruise rivers, spot wildlife, kayak flooded forests, and visit riverside communities inside Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Experience guided excursions, cultural insights, and unique rainforest ecosystems.
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Kayaking Tagus Cove
from $5,000
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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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Uakari Floating Lodge
from $3,575
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Rio de Janeiro and Uakari Amazon Lodge

9 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro
  • Visit Christ the Redeemer
  • Learn about local flora and fauna
  • Canoe through flooded forests
Starts / Ends
Rio de Janeiro / Uakari Floating Lodge
Activities
Snorkeling, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend three days in Brazil's iconic Rio de Janerio, where you'll visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf, the two iconic peaks, and stroll the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Spend a day exploring Manaus, the entrance of the Brazilian Amazon, before your 4-day Amazon adventure based out of the floating Eco-lodge, Uakari.
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Bird perched in the Amazon rainforest
from $1,582
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Amazon Journey

Iquitos to Nauta - 4 Day Itinerary aboard La Perla
  • Visit Pacaya Samiria National Reser
  • Admire the incredible wildlife
  • Learn more about the Amazon culture
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
This 4-day Amazon cruise of Iquitos & Nauta aboard La Perla gives you an insider's view of life in Peru's rainforest, including piranha fishing, wildlife spotting, visit local villages, and opportunities to learn about wildlife preservation!
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