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Enjoying the landscape of Lencois Maranhenses National Park
from $1,849
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Lençóis Maranhenses Trekking

6 Day Itinerary
  • Trek through dunes & lagoons
  • Swim in clear freshwater pools
  • Explore the town of Baixa Grande
  • Walk the charming streets of Atins
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Moderate
Begin your 6-day Brazil trek in Sao Luis de Maranhao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its magnificent colonial architecture. For the next few days hike, swim, and explore your way through Brazil's white sand dunes on this expedition tour of Lenois Maranhenses National Park. You'll also visit the small town of Baixa Grande and the Rio Negro.
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The Amazon River
from $11,340
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Luxury Amazon Expeditions Cruise - High Water

Roundtrip Iquitos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Nera
  • Discover Iquitos cuisine
  • Spot Yanayacu Yacapana wildlife
  • Learn about Amazon fierce piranhas
  • Visit Clavero Lake villagers
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Village Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day Amazon River cruise on the Aqua Nera, starting with a warm welcome and local cuisine in Iquitos. Explore rivers, wildlife, artisan markets, and conservation efforts, concluding your journey with a visit to the Manatee Rescue Center.
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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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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
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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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Bird perched in the Amazon rainforest
from $1,947
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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
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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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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
Starts / Ends
Iquitos / Iquitos
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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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
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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King penguins on South Georgia
from $19,050
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Journey to Austral Lands and Valdes Peninsula

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit Salisbury Plain penguins
  • Cross the Drake Passage
  • Land at Gold Harbor
  • Zodiac outings in Antarctica
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Buenos Aires / Ushuaia
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia on this 19-day expedition aboard Le Boreal, exploring the Falklands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals. Experience landings, zodiac outings, and remote glaciers across one of the world’s last true wildernesses.
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Wooden boardwalk in Bartolome
from $163,450
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Private Charter - Central Islands Aboard Infinity

8 Day Itinerary aboard Infinity
  • Admire South Plaza's beauty
  • Observe Giant Land Tortoises
  • Visit the famous Urbina Bay
  • Look out for amazing wilflife
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San Cristobal / North Seymour
Activities
Hiking, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
The Galapagos are some of the world’s most famous and beguiling islands. The Infinity offers you the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy this natural wonder next to your own group of up to 20 guests! Sailing across San Cristobal, Santa Fe, South Plaza, Isabela, Fernandina, and more.
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Icebergs reflected in Antarctica's Paradise Bay
from $21,694
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Antarctica & Falklands Expedition

Santiago - Buenos Aires - 24 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Explore Santiago colonial buildings
  • Cross the legendary Drake Passage
  • Witness Antarctica’s wildlife
  • Walk Stanley’s historic streets
Starts / Ends
Santiago / Buenos Aires
Activities
Kayaking, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 24-day expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Falklands aboard MS Fram, starting in Santiago, Chile. Experience wildlife, culture, and stunning landscapes as you explore remarkable locations, ending your journey in Buenos Aires.
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine
from $1,481
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Torres del Paine Short W Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the famous W Trek
  • Explore Grey Glacier up close
  • Hike to the base of the towers
  • Enjoy backcountry glamping
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Punta Arenas / Punta Arenas
Activity Level
Challenging
Hike & Trek the best of Patagonia in Chile's Torres del Paine National Park on this abbreviated W-Trek adventure tour. Spend five days hiking in the backcountry exploring one of the world's most spectacular parks and spotting enormous glaciers, turquoise lakes, and verdant temperate rainforests. One of the world's premier hiking trips!
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