LOST WORLD ADVENTURES

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With over 30 years helping adventurers just like you – whoever you are – Lost World Adventures will work with you to create the perfect custom travel experience.

Custom Luxury Tours to Central and South America

Looking for adventure on your travels, but also a bit of pampering at each day’s end? Hoping to get away from the guidebooks and gain a local’s insight into your destinations?

Most of all, are you wanting to travel at your own pace, with no lockstep herding by tour guides, and with the right amount of “you time” thrown in?

Relax. Lost World Adventures has got you covered.

Maybe you’re looking to stay in rustic eco-camps… or a historic boutique hotel. Maybe you’re drawn by the wildness of scaling a live volcano… or the sophistication of a gastronomic wine tour. Maybe you’re planning a crazy trip for the extended family… or a quiet honeymoon in a secluded paradise.

Whatever your interests, Lost World Adventures is here to turn imagination into reality.

Our local advisors are history experts who’ve trekked through Mayan ruins and Inca temples. They’re naturalists who’ve studied exotic flora and fauna in the heart of the Amazon. They’re foodies who’ve tracked down the best eateries in their city, from mom-and-pop home cooking to five-star fusion.

They’re here to listen as you plan your odyssey with us. And hey, the consultation’s free.

So whether you’re an outdoorsy explorer or a budding birdwatcher, an archaeology buff or just looking to soak up rays on the most beautiful beaches on the planet, you’ll find here the authentic, environmentally sustainable experience you’re looking for.

Why hesitate? The great world – your world – awaits.

Lost World Adventures provides custom luxury travel and tours to Central and South America – and beyond – for active and discerning travelers. All trips include expertly customized and personalized travel itineraries.

Featured Adventures

  • This rugged 4-day fully-supported horseback riding trek starts in the mountain village of Leymebamba, in northern Peru. For 4 days you will ride through the Atuen Valley - the Valley of the Condors, the Timbambo Valley and the Quinuas Valley, over the Ullila Pass at over 4000 meters above sea level, finishing in the Uchucmarca Valley.

  • Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Chiapas, where ancient traditions, lush jungles, and vibrant cultures await you at every turn. This itinerary is designed to immerse you in the soul of southern Mexico—from the dramatic cliffs of Sumidero Canyon to the mystical ruins of Palenque, each day offers a new adventure, a deeper connection, and a fresh perspective.

  • Start your trip in magnificent Rio de Janeiro. A full-day tour of Rio includes a tram to the top of Corcovado Mountain and the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer, followed by a cable-car to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, a visit the Sambodromo (where Carnival takes place). One day will be spent at leisure at the legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema or on an optional day trip hiking and relaxing on the tropical island of Ilha Grande, or a day trip to the colonial town of Paraty.

  • This trip takes you to three distinct areas in Costa Rica and three in Panama: the Arenal Volcano, the Monteverde Cloudforest and the central Pacific coast; Panama City, the Chiriqui Highlands and Bocas del Toro on the Caribbean coast.

  • If Peruvian food and Inca history piques your interest, you should join our special group tour in December. Your first day in Peru includes two tours of Lima: a food tour of this up-and-coming gastronomic capital and a historical tour of the colonial city.

  • First you'll spend 4 days in Buenos Aires, each day living and breathing a different part of the city and its environs: a walking tour of the Palermo neighborhoods, our exclusive 'Four Balconies of Buenos Aires' city tour, an Artist's tour, a culinary and wine tasting event, a day in San Isidro and the Parana River Delta, a day trip across the Rio de la Plata to Colonia in Uruguay, a Tango Dinner Show.

Featured Hotels

  • The Alvear Palace Hotel is the perfect place to discover a different way to enjoy Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Alvear Palace is a deluxe French and European-style hotel is located in the heart of the city in the elegant La Recoleta neighborhood, five minutes from the financial district.

  • Experience Costa Rica like never before at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The hotel’s elegant offerings will transport you to a tropical paradise. Discover the natural beauty of Guanacaste when you head to the beach and learn how to surf, or take in the gorgeous views while perfecting your swing on the 18-hole golf course.

  • Come share the richness of the local culture, steaming volcanoes, cloud forests and the splendor of the abundant nature that surrounds us at Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm And Inn in Costa Rica. Stay long enough to enjoy the many extraordinary experiences that are offered in and around the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm And Inn. Located only a short distance from the San Jose International Airport, it has long offered eco-travelers a luxurious, sustainable boutique hotel experience.

  • Montaña de Fuego Eco Resort and Spa in La Fortuna, Costa Rica is a paradise where the sloths climb, the rainbow toucans fly and the evergreen rainforest is so captivating you won’t want to leave. Montaña de Fuego Eco Resort and Spa invites you to experience an authentic eco vacation in a hotel inspired by nature at the foot of the Arenal Volcano.

  • Ibagari Boutique Hotel is a luxurious boutique hotel in Roatán, located between West Bay and West End. An adults - only retreat welcoming guests aged 12 and up , it 's ideal for couples , divers , and destination weddings .

  • Copa De Arbol Beach and Rainforest Resort is a luxury beachfront eco- resort set among 70 acres of pristine rainforest reserve in Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Copa De Arbol is located in Southern Pacific Costa Rica on the Osa Peninsula, perfectly situated between Drake Bay and the Corcovado National Park in an area known as “Caletas” (small coves).

  • Selva Resort Luxury Villas Hotel is located in the heart of Playa Santa Teresa in Costa Rica on a private, secluded hillside. Surrounded by amazing views of the jungle, the resorts offer each guest a unique experience of both natural environment and complete vacation amenities.

  • Located on the road to the Martial Glacier, Altos Ushuaia Hotel & Restó in Ushuaia, Argentina is a cozy and familiar place where you will feel at home. The entire establishment has been designed with special attention to the natural conditions of the land and the wonderful views and lighting that the hotel receives.

Not sure where to begin? Get in touch now and one of our expert trip consultants will be happy to help.

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