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Trek Patagonia from your lodge
from $1,500
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Self-Guided W Trek

5 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Torres del Paine
  • Explore Francés Sector
  • Wander along Lake Nordenskjöld
Starts / Ends
Puerto Natales / Torres del Paine National Park
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the park's majestic granite towers up close, stroll along the commanding Los Cuernos, and be astounded by the amazing formations of the French Valley. At the southernmost point of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, where the ice melts with the clouds on the horizon, the majestic Grey Glacier will also steal your breath away.
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Sunset over Cartagena, Colombia
from $6,450
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Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast

Panama to Cartagena - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Transit the Panama Canal
  • Meet Indigenous people of Guna Yala
  • Look for unique tropical wildlife
  • See colonial architecture
Starts / Ends
Panama City / Cartagena
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Discover an astonishing trove of natural and cultural treasures as you navigate the Caribbean coasts of Panama and Colombia on this 8-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Sail from Panama City to Cartagena, with stops in Portobelo, Guna Yala, Archipelago, and more.
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Napo Cultural Center
from $965
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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Kausay

4 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Kichwa Añangu community
  • Enjoy kayaking on Napo River
  • Witness up to 11 species of parrots
  • Visit Kichwa Añangu community
  • Hike Terra Firme Forest
Starts / Ends
Quito / Napo Cultural Center
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the 4-day trip at Napo Cultural Center. Explore the Kichwa Añangu community, observe wildlife, visit parrot clay licks, and paddle through blackwater creeks. Climb observation towers for panoramic rainforest views and join an ancestral catamaran ride. Witness Amazonian traditions, sustainable projects, and a mystical guayusa ritual.
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Iconic wildlife of the Galapagos sunning themselves
from $12,400
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Galapagos Outer Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Explore beaches of the Galapagos
  • Visit lava fields of Sullivan Bay
  • Experience wonders of Española
  • Discover Galapagos Wildlife
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal / San Cristobal
Activity Level
Variable
Embark the luxurious Silver rigin on an 8-day adventure from San Cristobal to San Cristobal. Get to know the islands of Genovesa, North Seymour, Santiago, Fernandina, Isabela Santa Cruz, and Española. 
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Hiking Sierra Negra
from $4,162
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Galapagos Group Land Adventure

Galapagos Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Sea kayak and snorkel with wildlife
  • Learn about Galapagos conservation
  • Cycle Isabela's Wall of Tears
  • Snorkel among unique wildlife
  • Trek active Sierra Negra volcano
  • View giant Galapagos tortoises
Activities
Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Biking
Activity Level
Moderate
Get to know other travelers on this adventurous 8-day multisport group tour. Hike on San Cristobal Island, then kayak, snorkel, or bike your way around the Galapagos Islands, where wildlife awaits at every turn, trailside, and shoreline!
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Cruise the Galapagos on the Corals
from $9,931
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Galapagos Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Corals
  • Visit the Charles Darwin Station
  • Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island
  • Visit Mosquera Islet's sea lions
  • Hike across Española Island
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Baltra / Baltra
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise covers all the unique wonders of the archipelago including Santa Cruz, Bartolome, Santiago, Isabela, Fernandina, North Seymour, Santa Fe, South Plaza, San Cristobal, Española, and Floreana Islands. Encounter Galapagos giant tortoises, penguins, frigatebirds, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, and more native species.
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A spectacular view of Chapada Diamantina National Park
from $1,514
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Trekking Chapada Diamantina

6 Day Itinerary
  • Trek along streams, pools, & cliffs
  • Explore large waterfalls
  • Spend an evening with locals
  • Hike Gerais do Vieira for views
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
This active itinerary takes you up mountain peaks, down through valleys, and into local villages. Spend 4 days trekking through Brazil's former diamond capital, Chapada Diamantina, to experience it all first-hand! Witness breathtaking views around each corner!
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W-Trek French Valley
from $6,966
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W Brush Trek

Torres del Paine Trek - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the famous W Trek
  • Explore Grey Glacier up close
  • Explore French Valley
  • Enjoy backcountry glamping
Starts / Ends
Punta Arenas / Santiago
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
Activity Level
Challenging
On this six-day hiking trip, explore notable attractions of the W Trek as well as visit remote trails within the Park. Spend evenings at campsite areas of Refugio's, immersing in nature. This tour concludes at EcoCamp Patagonia, a renowned sustainable hotel that harmonizes innovative eco-living, delicious food, yoga, and award-winning service.
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Explore Easter Island
from $3,800
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Explora Easter Island

5 Day Itinerary
  • Discover the mysteries of Rapa Nui
  • Explore iconic sites
  • Experience unique culture
  • Enjoy adventure sports
Starts / Ends
Easter Island / Explora Rapa Nui
Activities
Horseback Riding, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience Rapa Nui's history, culture, and landscapes on foot, by bicycle, and underwater with snorkeling and scuba diving. Enjoy a 5-day vacation at the Explora Rapa Nui hotel, surrounded by forests, grasslands, and views of the Pacific Ocean.
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NCC Lodge
from $1,137
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Napo Cultural Center - Sumak Huasi

5 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about Kichwa worldview
  • Encounter diverse bird species
  • Experience the wayusada ritual
  • Join Kichwa cultural experiences
  • Hike terra firme forest trails
Starts / Ends
Quito / Napo Cultural Center
Activities
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Napo Cultural Center. Meet the Kichwa Añangu community, hike, kayak, and witness breathtaking sunsets. Explore wildlife, sustainable projects, and an intercultural center. Climb the observation tower and savor the local cuisine. Participate in the "wayusada" ritual before returning to Coca town.
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Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andes
from $12,109
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Exploring Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
  • Encounter incredible wildlife
  • Experience the Galápagos undersea
  • See daybreak over Machu Picchu
  • Explore massive Ollantaytambo
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Link your 9-day small ship-based Galapagos adventure aboard the National Geographic Endeavour II to a 7-day land-based exploration of the archaeological wonders of Machu Picchu and the cultural wonders of Inca Peru, historic and modern. Make the most of your travel time as your expedition team makes the transition effortless for you.
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Sally light-foot crab crawling on the beach
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Southern Islands

5 Day Itinerary aboard Solaris
  • Snorkel across Gardner Bay
  • Visit Punta Cormorant
  • Observe Galapagos penguins
Starts / Ends
San Cristobal Interpretation Center / Baltra
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Join the Solaris on a spectacular 5-day small ship cruise across the Galapagos archipelago. Discover the wildlife-rich shores of San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, Santiago, and Santa Cruz. Observe many unique and rare bird species, swim with sea lions, investigate amazing lava flows, and snorkel with beautiful tropical fish.
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