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Trek Patagonia from your lodge
from $1,640
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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
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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Toucan in Colombia
from $4,049
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Wonders of Colombia - Cruise Only

Cartagena - Barranquilla - 8 Day Itinerary aboard AmaMagdalena
  • Explore vibrant Getsemani Cartagena
  • Discover historic Palenque town
  • Tour scenic Calamar by bicycle taxi
  • Witness gold artistry in Mompox
Starts / Ends
Cartagena / Cartagena
Activities
Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Festival Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the majestic Magdalena River on an 8-day cruise aboard the MS AmaMagdalena. Experience Colombia’s vibrant rhythms, rich history, and lively culture as you explore Palenque, Cartagena, and beyond.
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Parakeets gather at the Napo River clay lick.
from $965
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Yasuni Ecolodge - 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 / Yasuni Ecolodge
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the 4-day trip at Yasuni Ecolodge. 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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Penguins in Antarctica
from $24,600
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Bellingshausen Sea, Peter I Island plus Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters

Ushuaia - Ushuaia - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Antarctic Circle
  • Visit penguin nesting sites
  • Witness historic expedition sites
  • Discover Peter I Island
Starts / Ends
Port of Ushuaia / Port of Ushuaia
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Begin your 25-day expedition in Ushuaia, Argentina, and sail aboard Ortelius through the Drake Passage into Antarctica’s remote southern reaches. Discover rare wildlife, historic sites, and untouched landscapes as you explore the Bellingshausen Sea, Ellsworth Land, and Peter I Island by Zodiac and helicopter.
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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
Starts / Ends
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
Trekking Chapada Diamantina is a Brazil tour itinerary offered through Adventure Life. Review the day-by-day highlights and what's included, or contact a trip planner to customize the itinerary to your travel dates and interests.
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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
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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Panoramic views over the rainforest canopy from the tower
from $998
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Yasuni Ecolodge - 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 / Yasuni Ecolodge
Activities
Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience a 5-day adventure trip at Yasuni Ecolodge. 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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Sally light-foot crab crawling on the beach
from $4,150
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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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A war memorial in the Falkland Islands
from $4,543
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Falklands Battlefields

8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore war museums
  • visit memorials
  • Learn about the 1982 war history
  • Observe wildlife in Falkland Island
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore key war museums, wreckage sites, and memorials on the Falklands War Battlefields itinerary. Drive past fenced-off minefields and learn about the 1982 war history. Also, enjoy the unique wildlife, including penguins and seabirds, in the remote Falkland Islands.
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