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Wildlife in the Galapagos
from $4,759
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Finch Bay Eco-Hotel

5 Day Itinerary
  • View Giant Tortoises
  • Snorkel along shallow reefs
  • Choose from a menu of activities
Starts / Ends
Baltra / North Seymour
Activity Level
Relaxed
Set the pace of your Galapagos adventure with a 5-day stay at the Finch Bay Eco-Hotel. Spend your time exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the islands or relax in the comfort of your seaside hotel. Additional excursions can also be arranged if you wish.
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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
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Nauta
Activities
Village Visits
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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Ship graveyard in Stanley, Falkland Islands
from $4,743
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Falkland Island Life

8 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about Falklands history
  • Visit a large working farm
  • Explore wildlife-rich Sea Lion Isl.
  • Tour Stanley battlefields & beaches
Activity Level
Relaxed
An ideal introduction to the culture and history of the Falklands! Visit historical sites, tour a working sheep farm, and explore several prime wildlife-viewing spots on this week-long Falklands exploration. A great overview tour adventure!
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Panama City's Bridge of the Americas
from $11,545
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Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Treasures: Chile to Panama

Valparaiso - Panama - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II
  • Tour Valparaiso street art
  • Discover Paracas idyllic beaches
  • Visit Salaverry Moche pyramids
  • Walk Manta vibrant markets
Starts / Ends
Valparaiso / Panama City
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 14-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse II along South America's Pacific coast, starting in UNESCO-listed Valparaiso. Explore diverse wildlife, historic sites in Peru and Ecuador, and conclude in Panama’s Darien National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
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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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from $12,995
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Magellan Discoverer Inaugural Air-Cruise

Roundtrip Punta Arenas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Magellan Discoverer
  • Start your adventure in Punta Arena
  • Enjoy Patagonia Adventures
  • Beagle Channel and Drake Passage
  • Antarctic Exploration
  • Return Flight from King George Isla
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise on the Magellan Discoverer from Punta Arenas to Antarctica. Sail the Strait of Magellan, explore Glacier Alley, and cross the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Spend three days discovering fjords, icebergs, and wildlife before flying back from King George Island.
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Sunrise over the Amazon
from $7,050
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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
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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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
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, 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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Sea lion and scuba diver
from $4,590
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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
Starts / Ends
Baltra / Baltra
Activities
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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What a view.
from $2,241
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Classic W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 7 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. 5 of the 7 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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See giant tortoises in the Galapagos
from $8,317
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Wildlife Odyssey

Amazon & Galapagos - 15 Day Itinerary
  • Observe macaws at a clay lick
  • Visit a 130-ft. observation tower
  • Take in the vast array of wildlife
  • Snorkel through clear waters
Activities
Horseback Riding, Biking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Hacienda Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover three natural wonders of the world in one amazing trip: the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. Starting in Quito, fly to Sacha Lodge, deep in the Amazon, followed by the indigenous markets of Otavalo, staying at historic Hacienda Pinsaqui, culminating in the Wildlife Odyssey on an 8-day Galapagos cruise.
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King penguins on South Georgia
from $26,995
EBD $2000
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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, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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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