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 tour will take you through the energetic city of Rio de Janeiro where you will marvel at the Christ the Redeemer that looms over the city. Then you will travel to the Lençois Maranhenses National Park where the sand dunes and crystal clear tide pools create a dreamlike landscape for you to relax and enjoy.

  • Discover the fabled island of Tierra del Fuego and cruise the wild and beautiful Fuegian Archipelago on this adventurous six-night journey by land and sea across the bottom of Patagonia. The first tour of its kind, the expedition starts with a ferry crossing of the Strait of Magellan and a drive across the pampas to a king penguin colony near Porviner before crossing into Argentina.

  • Get ready to explore Argentina on this active adventure in Patagonia. Begin your trip exploring the capital city and ‘Paris of South America’ on a privately-guided tour.

  • The cuisine and culinary traditions of the Ancient Mayans were diverse and extensive. The Mayans were hunters, fishers and used their own gardens to grow their food supply. Their most traditional dishes use a variety of ingredients. Their largest crop production was maize (corn). Cacao, another principle crop, was used in a sacred drink and also as an exchange unit in its grain form. The Spanish colonization brought change to the region.

  • Welcome to an adventure unlike any other, where time seems to slow down and the wonders of the natural world take center stage. This isn’t just a trip; it’s a journey into the heart of a living laboratory—the magnificent Galápagos Islands. Prepare to be captivated by a world where evolution is on full display and unique wildlife roams without fear.

  • A new 8-day Peru Yoga and Wellness Experience to Machu Picchu – a combination of exhilarating hikes, wellness workshops, and focused yoga practices – along with unique, meaningful cultural immersion and interaction with our Andean neighbors for a holistic journey like no other. The program will be led by Sandra Gallegos, the Yoga and Wellness Leader.

Featured Hotels

  • Enjoy an unforgettable stay at the Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Located in Costa Rica’s lush cloud forest, nestled in the mountaintops of the Monteverde Reserve, the venerable, world-renowned Hotel Belmar offers its guests truly unique experiences full of natural wonder, elegance, and warm friendly service – all within an unprecedented sensitivity to the preservation of the environment.

  • Estancia El Ombú de Areco offers magnificent service just outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Estancia El Ombú de Areco has 12 spacious refurbished rooms, each with private bathrooms and vintage furnishings. We’ve uniquely designed and decorated each room, and all have excellent natural light.

  • Hotel Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate provides a unique, authentic and special experience. Esplendor El Calafate is located in the best location in the city of El Calafate, Argentina with stunning views of the city and Lake Argentino. Located 70 km from the world-renowned Perito Moreno Glacier, it is the ideal starting point for a relaxing vacation in Patagonia.

  • You can reach Pantiacolla Lodge from Cusco, Peru in a 2-day expedition by car and boat down the Andes, or by a 45 minute flight from Cusco to Boca Manu, followed by 5 hour boating up the Alto Madre de Dios River. There are 3 bungalows with 2 rooms each, and 1 bungalow with 3 rooms with private toilets and showers and 1 bungalow with 2 rooms with shared bathrooms.

  • Hotel Presidente in San Jose, Costa Rica has been a presence for four generations – from its roots in the world of fashion to its enduring emphasis on authentic Costa Rican hospitality. Come find us on Central Avenue Pedestrian Boulevard – the City’s vibrant core, and a source of unparalleled energy. San Jose welcomes the adventurous at heart… and has your chance to experience our neighborhood like a local.

  • CasaSur Palermo is located in Palermo Hollywood neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina - surrounded by bars, art galleries and some of the best restaurants in town. Elegantly decorated in a chic and contemporary style, the 61 rooms of Hotel CasaSur Palermo feature minimalist furniture, hardwood floors and delicate textures, keeping the design philosophy of the boutique hotel.

  • Barefoot Cay Resort offers charming, luxury accommodations in a private setting with excellent service and modern amenities on the island of Roatán in Honduras. Enjoy a romantic getaway or a private retreat. Totally secure and comfortable, with a clean, airy design that caters to those who appreciate a good book and hours of uninterrupted quiet.

  • 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.

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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