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Swim alongside playful turtle in crystal-clear currents
from $6,400
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Diving Cruise

Baltra Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galaxy Diver III
  • Explore Wolf Island while diving
  • Discover Darwin Arch
  • Discover Shark Bay
  • Explore La Banana dive site
  • Dive into renowned El Derrumbe
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Baltra / Santa Cruz
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Galapagos expedition aboard Galaxy Diver III from Baltra Airport, Santa Cruz, Wolf Island, and Darwin Arch. Dive into world-class sites and encounter hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, sea lions, and marine iguanas.
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Woman jumping! Salar de Uyuni
from $2,200
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Uyuni and Colored Lagoons

5 Day Itinerary
  • View pink flamingos in the desert
  • See ancient mummies in the museum
  • Visit Uynui Salt Flats
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La Paz / La Paz
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 5-day tour will give you a taste of Bolivia's geological diversity from volcanoes to ancient salt flats. Explore the region of Uyuni famous home of the world's largest salt flats, visible from space, before traveling south where the lagoons are vibrantly colored from the thermal activity.
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Canopy walk through the heart of the rainforest
from $1,582
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Amazon Journey via Ucayali River

Iquitos Roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard La Perla
  • See pink and grey dolphins play
  • Visit the birth place of the Amazon
  • Meet and visit with locals
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Iquitos / Nauta
Activity Level
Variable
La Perla hosts this 4-day Amazon cruise from Iquitos. Explore the Amazon, Ucayali, and Pacaya Rivers on their way deep into the Pacaya Samiria Reserve. Trek into the dense jungle in search of Amazon wildlife and birds, take a night safari and guided trips, visit local villages, and learn about wildlife preservation efforts in Peru’s Amazonia.
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Puerto Natales, Patagonia
from $12,130
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Classic Patagonia: Glaciers and Peaks

Puerto Natales to Ushuaia - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Bernal Glacier by Zodiac
  • Chilean fjords exploration
  • Explore Karukinka Natural Park
  • Hike beech forests
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Puerto Natales / Buenos Aires
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Travel through Chilean Patagonia on a 9-day expedition cruise from Puerto Natales to Ushuaia aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail fjords, glaciers, and narrow channels, explore by Zodiac and kayak, hike remote shores, and visit Karukinka Natural Park.
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River in the Amazon Rainforest
from $6,000
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Amazon Discovery - High Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin Amazon Cruises
  • Visit Amazon Natural Park
  • Kayak Yanayacu River
  • Join an Amazon piranha fishing
  • See Fundo Casual wildlife
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Iquitos / Iquitos
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through the Amazon on a 4-day cruise aboard Delfin I from Iquitos to Nauta. Explore flooded forests, meet local communities, spot pink dolphins, and visit the Amazon Natural Park. Experience guided excursions, unique wildlife, and cultural encounters in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.
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Enjoy a sightseeing trip in a canoe.
from $2,750
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Into the Wild Amazon

Roundtrip Manaus - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Tucano
  • Explore Anavilhanas Archipelago
  • Discover Manaus’ Rio Negro
  • Venture into igapo forests
  • Witness Amazon wildlife
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Manaus / Manaus
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 5-day Amazon cruise aboard the M/Y Tucano to explore the Rio Negro's stunning biodiversity. Experience guided excursions through rainforest environments, wildlife spotting, and interactions with local communities.
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Llama at Machu Picchu ruins
from $7,444
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Islands and Incas

Galapagos & Machu Picchu - 15 Day Itinerary
  • Explore magical Machu Picchu
  • Visit the Inca terraces of Moray
  • Photograph iguanas & sea lions
  • Wonder at volcanic landscapes
Activities
Local Market Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Combine 8 days in the Galapagos with a trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. Explore Cusco, and the Sacred Valley, and spend two days discovering Machu Picchu learning about the ancient ways of the Incas and the traditions of Andean people today. Then fly to the Galapagos Islands for 8 days of wildlife & natural discovery!
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King  Penguin chicks at Volunteer Point
from $8,286
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Falklands Quest

15 Day Itinerary
  • Observe diverse wildlife
  • Experience the Falkland Islands
  • Visit local communities
  • Learn about island life
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend two weeks exploring the Falklands. See wildlife on Saunders, Pebble, and Sea Lion islands; visit war museums in Port Howard and Stanley; and enjoy free time on Carcass Island. Throughout your trip, meet the islanders and experience their hospitality. A full Falklands adventure.
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Hear no evil, see no evil
from $3,397
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Manu Biosphere

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the Andean history of Cusco
  • Visit the lush cloud forest
  • Learn about the local ecology
  • View parrots at a macaw clay lick
Starts / Ends
Lima / Lima
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 8-day Amazon safari adventure from the Andes to the lush jungles of Puerto Maldonado and the remarkable Manu Biosphere Reserve. Journey deep into one of South America’s largest protected areas and explore the remote Manu Wildlife Center. Complete your Peru adventure with two days in colonial Cusco, immersing yourself in rich Andean culture and history.
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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
Snorkeling, 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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Rockhopper penguins
from $10,299
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Wild Falkland Islands & South America

Buenos Aires to Brazil - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Visit Ushuaia gateway city
  • Discover Falkland wildlife
  • Walk ashore remote islands
  • See Patagonia in Puerto Madryn
  • Ride cable car in Camboriu
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Buenos Aires / Rio de Janeiro
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Seabourn Venture on a 16-day cruise to the Wild Falkland Islands & South America. You explore Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, the Falkland Islands, Patagonia, Uruguay, and Brazil, experiencing wildlife, coastal landscapes, and cultural cities.
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Visit a local community
from $4,200
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Amazon Discovery - Low Water Season

Nauta - Iquitos - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Delfin III
  • Kayak Yanayacu River Lagoons
  • Observe Pink River dolphins
  • Witness Amazon River Confluence
  • Tour Bee Conservation Project
  • Encounter local Amazon communities
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark from Iquitos on an Amazon River cruise aboard the Delfin III. Explore the rainforest near Nauta, the Yanayacu River, and Fundo Casual. Discover wildlife, meet local communities, and visit the confluence where the Amazon is born. Enjoy guided excursions, cultural experiences, and unique river activities.
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