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 journey opens with a rare opportunity: stepping straight into the highlands of Santa Cruz with a naturalist guide as your compass. Your first day balances comfort and exploration, pairing a locally sourced farm lunch with an immersive look at the island’s forests, craters, and lava-formed underworld.

  • This active Ecuador trip combines the Andean highlands and cloudforest with the Amazon rainforest. From Quito you will visit the Pasochoa Forest Reserve for the day in the Andean Highlands. There are several trails to choose from easy half-hour to 2-hour hikes.

  • Join us for this exciting voyage of exploration aboard m/v Plancius. All itineraries are for guidance only and flexibility is key during these rare and thrilling expeditions. Since information about most of the landing sites is limited or unknown, this target itinerary can only mention scheduled landings and general information.

  • This tour of Ecuador focuses on natural history: the Andean highlands, Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. From Quito you will spend the day in Cotopaxi National Park, located on the high Paramo and home to the “highest active snowcapped volcano on earth” (19,314 ft.).

  • Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Colombia, a land brimming with vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history. This meticulously crafted itinerary invites you to discover the diverse facets of this captivating South American gem.

  • Explore the famous Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Galapagos Islands during this unforgettable 13-day adventure. This trip combines many of our exciting opportunities into one expansive experience.

Featured Hotels

  • Eolo Lodge - Patagonia's Spirit is located 30 minutes from El Calafate, Argentina, on the way to Perito Moreno Glacier, strategically located in the La Anita Valley, on the eastern side of Mount Frías. The hotel is conveniently located halfway between the city of El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park, yet far from the commotion of the tourist activity in the area.

  • The 87-room Sonesta Posadas del Inca Yucay is located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru. It is a former 18th century colonial-style monastery and is surrounded by beautiful gardens.

  • Hotel Aguas Claras is a luxury adults-only arts boutique hotel on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Boutique Hotel Aguas Claras’ tastefully renovated Victorian style houses are located just outside the eclectic village of Puerto Viejo on the east coast of southern Costa Rica. And yes, nature is present. The Caribbean crystal clear waters give way to remote sand beaches, coconut palm trees and a dramatic blue sky.

  • Cavas Wine Lodge is the first luxury lodge in the foothills of the Andes near Mendoza, Argentina. Nestled in a 55 acre vineyard, Cavas Wine Lodge is an 18 room boutique property strategically located between the best known wineries and the magnificent Andes Mountain range. Only half an hour drive south of Mendoza city.

  • The Hotel Bel Air is located in the trendy neighborhood of Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The hotel is very close to the shopping area of Santa Fe Avenue and to business and tourist districts of Buenos Aires.

  • 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.

  • Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel is a 150-acre exclusive private beachfront Costa Rica reserve with an ample offering of activities and attractions on its property and in the surrounding areas. The 46 guest rooms combine fine accommodations with exuberant jungle vegetation, tropical birds and exciting wildlife, makes Tango Mar the ideal hideaway for anyone who wants to enjoy refinement in a natural setting.

  • Retreat to a world of quiet indulgence at Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon surrounded by the peace and serenity of the breathtaking Colca Valley, Peru. This secluded hideaway and spa offers a rare opportunity to experience the traditional beauty of Peru.

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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