LOST WORLD ADVENTURES

Journey to a land where ancient history collides with modern marvels, and breathtaking natural beauty unfolds at every turn. This is Panama, a country of staggering contrasts, where you can stand in awe of a 21st-century engineering feat one day and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of an indigenous community the next.

This journey combines a spectacular descent through mountainous cloud forest from Andes to Amazon, with lodge visits in the cloud forest and along the wild Alto Madre de Dios river, culminating in a lowland rainforest experience amidst the comfortable yet wildlife-rich surroundings of the famous Manu Wildlife Center.

Explore the Sacred Valley Beyond the Usual Sights. The Sacred Valley is often presented as a string of famous archaeological sites between Cusco and Machu Picchu. But to experience it properly, you need to slow down and get beyond the main attractions.

Your eco-adventure begins with a river rafting trip down Costa Rica´s wildest and most scenic river. Get a different perspective of the rainforest as you literally fly through the canopy (a concept pioneered in Costa Rica)! Your certified naturalist guide will lead you as you venture into the highlands, to Arenal Volcano, whose steep conical slopes rise majestically out of the vast surrounding rainforest. After adventuring, a soak in the hot springs will feel wonderful.

This extended trip allows you to see five areas of Nicaragua with free time to explore on your own. Start with 3 nights in Leon where you will have one day of touring the city and nearby wildlife refuge and a full day to wander on your own. Then return to Managua and fly to Big Corn Island.

From your arrival in Guatemala City Airport you will transfer about 45 minutes by car to Antigua. The next day you will explore the city on a private walking tour. Adventurous eaters can sample the local foods offered by street vendors. Next you will travel to beautiful Lake Atitlan with a stop at the Chichicastenango Market en route.

Located in Bariloche, Argentina 200 meters from the Civic Center of Bariloche and Miter Street, Kenton Palace is a 10-minute walk from Lake Nahuel Huapi and 20 km from the access to Cathedral Hill. The city's Bus Terminal is 2 km away. The property has free Wi-Fi throughout the property and serves an American-style buffet breakfast consisting of fruits, cereals, juices and breads among other products.

The Alta Las Palomas Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica, basks in the high life, literally. Clinging to the hills of Alto de las Palomas in the western part of San Jose (between the cities of Escazu and Santa Ana), Hotel Alta presides above Costa Rica’s central valley overlooking the sprawling mountains and volcanoes beyond. Upscale and sophisticated, Alta’s terracotta roofs and tall ceilings lend it a timeless European village charm, while La Luz Restaurant and Bar provides a relaxed setting for soaking up the views.

At only 20 minutes from touchdown to sand, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection the closest beach retreat from an international airport within Costa Rica. El Mangroove is a hotel inspired on barefoot luxury, its straight up laid-back and down-right cool. Perfect mixes of wood and water alongside contemporary linear architecture, natural furnishings and subtle splashes of color make it evident that true indulgence is actually found in simplicity.

The Casa Andina Premium Puno is perched on the edge of Lake Titicaca in Puno, Peru and offers guests extraordinary views at 3,800m (12,500 ft) above sea level. Unique among Puno hotels, oxygen is available in all rooms (a bonus for guests having difficulty adapting to the high altitude).

Estancia La Sofia Boutique Hotel & Polo Ranch is a place to spend your vacation, relax and play polo or take a ride on horseback. Located in the middle of the Argentine countryside, but only 100 km (60 miles) from Buenos Aires, La Sofía is an oasis of calm. It was created by its owners, who, together with their staff, take excellent care of the facilities and their guests.

Bahia Bustamante Lodge was founded in the 1950s as a seaweed settlement by Lorenzo Soriano, a Spanish immigrant and grandfather of the generations running the lodge today. In Bahia Bustamante Lodge, luxury is the chance to enjoy the vastness of nature which surrounds us. The aim of the experience is to connect with nature and with the authenticity of such special place and its inhabitants.

Estancia La Maipu is an iconic Estancia in the Lake San Martin area of Argentine Patagonia. The main house is where the private cozy rooms are located. There is one suite, two triple rooms and three double rooms, all have private bathroom and heating.

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort is located adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Guest rooms, apartments and suites offer spectacular ocean views, upscale dining in two hotel restaurants with a focus on fresh local products and personalized service that exceeds expectations.