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Relax at Ipanema Beach during your vacation in Rio de Janeiro
$1,641
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Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls

7 Day Itinerary
  • Tour Rio de Janeiro's city center
  • Enjoy views from Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Discover the beautiful Iguazu Falls
  • Walk above the spectacular falls
Starts / Ends:
Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls
Activities:
Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 7-day Brazil tour combines the iconic seaside city, Rio de Janeiro and the impressive natural wonder, Iguazu Falls. The vibrant city of Rio is sure to be a highlight on any Brazil tour, and is a great year-round destination. Visit the two surrounding peaks, Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountain, …
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Machu Picchu train
$914
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Machu Picchu by Train

4 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This extension allows our travelers to explore Cusco and Machu Picchu. Spend two nights in Cusco and one night in Machu Picchu Pueblo (formerly called Aquas Calientes). The days in Cusco are free to explore on your own, and a guide will accompany our travelers to Machu Picchu. There is one free day …
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Marvel at the thundering power of Iguazu Falls
$685
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Iguazu Falls: Brazil and Argentina

3 Day Itinerary
  • See views from a suspended walkway
  • Raft the lower Iguazu River
  • Walk the lower path of Iguazu Falls
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Land Tours
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Iguazu Falls, where over 275 distinct cascades tumble through lush subtropical forest, is one of the most awe-inspiring sights in South America. The falls straddle the border between Argentina ("Iguazu" in Spanish) and Brazil ("Iguaçu" in Portuguese), and you can explore …
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Horseback riding tour in Mendoza, Argentina
$151
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Andean Horseback Riding

Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Horseback Riding, Land
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Meet your Andean horse and embark on your two and a half hour ride through fields, small villages and Incan sites. You will enjoy a wonderful view of Cusco on your way to the Temple of the Moon, where you will leave your horses and return to Cusco. While it is not allowed to visit the …
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Chris's host family on Amantani Island
$446
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Lake Titicaca with Homestay

4 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Homestay, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Lake Titicaca, a geographic landmark at the crossroads of the Andes and the Andean plateau and the world's highest navigable and South America's largest lake. Travelers enjoy interacting with the local community whose roots date back to ancient cultures that settled in this area. …
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Mountain Biking in Sacred Valley and Cusco
$246
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Maras and Moray Mountain Biking

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Biking, Land
Activity Level:
Moderate
Transfer from your hotel to Cruzpata on Maras’s plateau, where you start your mountain bike adventure enjoying lovely views of impressive Andean peaks, many cactus plants and Andean villagers about their daily activities. Enjoy an optional visit of the Inca experimental agricultural terraces …
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We made it!
$231
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Vilcanota-Urubamba River Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Archaeological Sites, Land, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Moderate
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Guanacos in Torres del Paine
$13,595
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Patagonia and Chilean Fjords

Ushuaia - Puerto Montt - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Revel along the Beagle Channel
  • Tour Torres del Paine National Park
  • Watch whales migrating
  • Discover the UNESCO heritage
Starts / Ends:
Port of Ushuaia / Puerto Montt
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join Sylvia Earle on this 15-day cruise towards Chile while exploring some of the world’s most spectacular and diverse scenery, with a unique combination of wine country, dazzling Andean landscapes, and tantalizing cuisine. On this adventure, traverse the narrows and fjords in Patagonia that …
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Kayaking in Galapagos
$19,950
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East & West Galapagos

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare
  • Enjoy Daphne Island's view
  • Visit sea lions in Mosquera Islet
  • Discover Caleta Tagus
  • Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
For the most comprehensive tour of the Galapagos Archipelago, combine Aqua's east and west itineraries into a full 15-day voyage. With the diversity of each island's flora and fauna influenced by its own climatic conditions, there are no two trips from Baltra Island that are the same. See …
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$11,100
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Galapagos Inner Loop

San Cristobal to San Cristobal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Origin
  • Witness marine life
  • See the view at Isla Bartolomé
  • Walk through a pirate island
  • See some awesome wildlife
Starts / Ends:
San Cristobal / San Cristobal Airport
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Come and sail on the Silver Origin for a awesome Galapagos adventure. The Galapagos Islands tops the bucket lists of the adventurous. Find out why these mysterious, extraordinary, unique, and deserted islands attract thousands of people yearly. Get to know Buccaneer Cove and it's pirate …
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Sea lions bask in the sun on the beach
$8,244
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Galápagos Islands Expedition Cruise – In Darwin’s Footsteps

9 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Visit Cerro Colorado
  • Observe friendly sea lions
  • Admire South Plaza's natural beauty
  • Snorkel & kayak at Gardner Bay
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Baltra
Activities:
Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Start this incredible Galapagos adventure in Baltra. Stop at the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Breeding Centre and be introduced to the beauty of the famous Galapagos giant tortoise and to the important scientific work that continues to be performed on the islands. Visit the world-famous Charles Darwin …
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A male frigatebird rests in the trees of the Galapagos
$17,198
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Galapagos Islands Expedition Cruise: Iconic Wildlife & Sublime Scenery

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • Walk across Dragon Hill
  • Explore Champion Islet
  • Snorkel along Punta Vicente Roca
  • Visit the Darwin Research Station
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Spend 5 incredible days exploring the Galapagos Islands and its human history and stunning wildlife. Sail towards Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island for an interesting hike through palo santo forests full of famed land iguanas. Cruise around the seahorse-shaped Isabela Island to two great visitor …
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Sea lion coming in from a swim
$17,198
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Galápagos Islands Nature and Wildlife Expedition Cruise

7 Day Itinerary aboard Santa Cruz II
  • See the iconic Galapagos tortoises
  • Visit famous Pinnacle rock
  • Cruise to Buccaneer Cove
Starts / Ends:
Quito / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this voyage, you will explore fascinating sites on Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove, home to a number of marine birds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms, and Puerto Egas, with its great walk-along pools, snorkeling and swimming. The next day you will visit the red-sand beach of Rabida Island, …
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Snorkeling in the Galapagos Islands
$6,437
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Wild Galápagos Escape

7 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Islander II
  • Snorkel and kayak among wildlife
  • Walk along colonies of seabirds
  • Visit Pinnacle Rock
  • See red-footed boobies and lizards
Starts / Ends:
Guayaquil / Guayaquil
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Take in the sights and sounds of Darwin's islands in one week onboard the National Geographic Islander II. Discover a new level of style and comfort onboard this all-suite catamaran. Swim with sea lions, snorkel with turtles, and stroll through black-sand beaches and verdant hills to see the …
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Go sightseeing for whales.
$4,275
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Darwin's Route from Ushuaia

9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Stella Australis
  • Learn about the great navigators
  • Understand glaciation's effects
  • Investigate local flora
  • Learn about Magellanic penguins
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
The end of the world awaits you on the expedition cruise ship MV Stella Australis on a journey that retraces much of Darwin’s route through the Fuegian Archipelago aboard HMS Beagle. This eight-day Ushuaia excursion features the legendary Cape Horn, historic Wulaia Bay, spectacular Glacier …
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Flamingo Lagoon
$2,638
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Eastern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Koln
  • Explore Black Turtle Cove
  • Enjoy optional water activities
  • Discover more wildlife at Rabida
  • Marvel at pink flamingos
Starts / Ends:
Baltra / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail on a 4-day cruise aboard the Koln, exploring the Northern Galapagos Islands. Fly to Baltra, where the guide awaits. Board the yacht after a short bus ride to the pier. Enjoy an orientation with a light snack. Discover Black Turtle Cove's mangroves and spot sharks, turtles, and rays. …
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Overlook at Pitt Point
$4,190
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San Cristobal, Floreana & Santa Cruz

4 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Spray
  • Visit Lobos Island
  • Admire Galapagos unique wildlife
  • Discover Devil's Crown
Starts / Ends:
Isla Lobos / Baltra
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join the Ocean Spray on this spectacular 4-day cruise through the stunning Galapagos archipelago. Visit the southeast islands and observing blue-footed boobies, great frigate-birds, brown pelicans, lava gulls, common noddies, yellow warblers and small and medium ground finches. Snorkel in the clear …
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Take a boat ride through crystalline lagoons
$746
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Paraty Escape

4 Day Itinerary
  • Visit colonial churches and homes
  • Explore the trails and coastline
  • Kayak Brazil's only fjord
Activities:
Kayaking, Land, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Paraty is a charming seaside town nestled in lovely Costa Verde, a region endowed with coastal mountains, lush rainforest, sparkling lagoons, and tropical islands. Paraty's romantic, colonial atmosphere has been preserved over the centuries since its foundation in the 17th century. Soak in the …
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