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

  • Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Brazil’s wild side. This unique itinerary takes you deep into the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, and the vibrant ecotourism hub of Bonito. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world teeming with wildlife, where every day promises a new adventure. From tracking elusive jaguars to snorkeling in rivers so clear they feel like a natural aquarium, this trip is designed for those who seek to connect with nature on an intimate and unforgettable level.

  • Composed of large, white, sweeping dunes, the place looks like an archetypal desert, lying just outside the Amazon basin, the region is subject to a regular rain season during the beginning of the year. Located in eastern Maranhão, 3-4 hours from São Luis, it is a vast expanse of sand dunes separating land and sea.

  • M/V Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named Hr. Ms. Tydeman. M/V Plancius can accommodate 110 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower: 26 twin cabins with window, 2 twin deluxe cabins, 10 superior cabins, 9 twin porthole cabins, 2 triple porthole cabins, 4 quadruple porthole cabins.

  • High up above the clouds that cloak the folds, valleys, mountains and forests of the Central Andes of Colombia is one of the country’s most stunning national parks. Los Nevados Natural National Park is home to over 8 volcanic structures – a mixture of active, dormant, extinct volcanoes, 3 of which are glacier capped at over 16,500 feet and all of which provide the dramatic backdrop to a trekking adventure like no other.

  • Embark on an extraordinary eight-day adventure through the heart of Bolivia, a land where ancient cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant traditions converge. This meticulously crafted itinerary promises an immersive journey, beginning amidst the serene azure waters of Lake Titicaca and culminating in the otherworldly expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats.

  • A trip through the tastes of Uruguay... special experiences of the Uruguayan gastronomy including olive oil and wine tastings, regional products and traditional dishes of the country. You will be riding from one place to the other meeting different Uruguayan chefs who will introduce you to the local secrets of the fresh local ingredients used in both the contemporary and traditional local recipes of Uruguay.

Featured Hotels

  • 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.

  • Algodon Mansion is a luxury boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina's most elegant residential neighborhood, Recoleta. The luxury suites are exceptionally spacious and offer superior comforts and amenities. We pride ourselves on absolute attention to every detail in personalized service in order to create a sublime hotel experience.

  • Casa Andina Colca is a rustic, relaxed and intimate hotel located in Chivay, Peru. The hotel has 51 100% non-smoking rooms, built like stone houses, with wooden floors and tile roofs. Enjoy the free extras we offer, such as: buffet breakfast, in-room services, Wi-Fi connection, parking and transportation, daily cleaning service, etc. Discover the local food and drink in our restaurant.

  • Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows is a family hotel in Playa Carrillo, Costa Rica. The hotel has a great interest in the conservation of the natural environment and their environmental management system distinguishes it in the region.

  • Located less than one hour from the San José (Juan Santamaria) Airport, the Peace Lodge in Vara Blanca, Costa Rica is the perfect place to begin or end your vacation. You don’t need to spend your first or last day in a city hotel. Please come spend them in the rain and cloud forest with us and still be close to the airport. We are also only 20 minutes from the Poás Volcano, another must see attraction in Costa Rica.

  • Sol y Luna Hotel by Relais & Chateaux is located in the Urubamba Valley, 10 minutes from picturesque town of Yucay in Peru. Fly with the wind, cycle along Andean terraces, kayak under snow-capped peaks and trek the ancient mountain pathways of the Incas. Discover remote villages, colonial churches and mysterious heritage sites on horseback or by quad bike.

  • The Amerian Portal del Iguazu is located just a few meters from the Hito Tres Fronteras (Three Frontiers) with a stunning view of the confluence of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. The hotel has 102 rooms, 2 Bars, Gourmet Restaurant, an outdoor barbecue area, and a hall for events and conventions.

  • Caves Branch Jungle Lodge is located in the geographical center of Belize in the heart of a vast section of pristine rainforest. Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Lodge has one primary theme – Adventure! For over 20 years, Caves Branch has been the catalyst for unique and thrilling adventures in the country of Belize.

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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