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

  • If the mossy river rocks, the gurgling translucent waters and the majestic, ancient trees could talk... ... they would tell epic stories of long mule trains hauling the King's gold, of dashing incursions by pirates against Castilla de Oro’s New World fortifications and many untold story tales.

  • From the misty highlands of a renowned coffee plantation to the pristine, boat-access-only beaches of the Golfo Dulce, and culminating in the lush, wildlife-rich hillsides of Manuel Antonio, this itinerary is crafted for the traveler seeking both adventure and tranquility. You’ll move beyond the typical tourist trails to discover hidden waterfalls, remote coastal paths, and pristine coral reefs, all while staying in boutique accommodations committed to sustainability and unparalleled comfort.

  • Start in Buenos Aires, Argentina and a day to explore the city. From Puerto Madryn you will visit the Punta Tombo Penguin Colony and the quaint welsh village of Gaiman. On the following day you will spend the day on the wild Valdes Peninsula, home to wildlife such as the Southern Right Whale, sea lions, sea elephants and the mighty Orca.

  • Chabil Mar - Maya for "Beautiful Sea" - is a place where the natural beauty of Belize meets the comforts of home; where the vibe is casual and the service unforgettable. Chabil Mar is a boutique resort of just 19 Luxury Villas and 1 Honeymoon Suite located on the Caribbean coast. It is the closest full service resort to the Village of Placencia.

  • Our first-class Inca Trail Trek will be led by a highly-experienced registered trekking guide and accompanied by crew of cook and porters. Camping will be in roomy 4-person tents (for each 2 trekkers). Campsites will include dining tent with table service, kitchen tent. All meals, snacks, drinking water are included.

  • You will be picked up in the morning by your private guide to embark on a half day tour through some of Lima's main colonial sites: The Cathedral, "Plaza de Armas" (main square), Government and Archbishop's Palaces, and Torre Tagle Palace.

Featured Hotels

  • Atta Rainforest Lodge sits in an opening in the Iwokrama Rainforest and offers a complete immersion in the rainforest experience. Lovely gardens attract over 12 species of hummingbirds and lawns lead to the forest verge, where Black Curassow, deer, monkeys, Red-rumped Agouti and sometimes tapir come to feed.

  • Surrounded by lush tropical Costa Rican rainforest in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, each one of the 44 spacious casitas at Arenal Nayara Spa and Gardens provide an exclusive, ultra-luxurious retreat. Escape in luxury, enjoying personalized service and signature “pura vida” hospitality, whether from a private outdoor deck overlooking the volcano, the serene interiors of a plush villa or the hot springs mineral waters of an outdoor Jacuzzi.

  • In the midst of exuberant vegetation, and on the edge of Dorita Bay in the Aysen Region of Chilean Patagonia, emerges Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa, where there is a perfect equilibrium of sophisticated and deliberate simplicity. Everything you need for that dreamy disconnection is here, giving visitors the opportunity to go out on a different excursion every day.

  • Hotel Casa del Sol Machupicchu is located in the historical district of Machu Picchu, Peru and provides visitors with a complete Machu Picchu experience. Casa del Sol Machupicchu respects and preserves the history we inherit so we personalize each area with Andean motifs to complement the magical environment. The hotel is ideally located in the middle of sacred and revered lands, in the village of Machu Picchu, which gives our visitors a true luxury experience.

  • The Hotel Marina Copan overlooks the Central Plaza in the charming town of Copan Ruinas, Honduras. The hotel was named in honor of Doña Marina Welchez, and built on the site of her family home nearly 60 years ago.

  • Featuring free WiFi, Hostería Los Barrancos offers accommodations in El Calafate, Argentina. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

  • The Casa Andina Premium Miraflores is in a strategic location in Lima, Peru just 45 minutes from the airport and offers a wide range of services, amenities and comfortable rooms. The hotel is located in the heart of Lima’s Miraflores district, just a few blocks away from the boardwalk and the main tourist and commercial areas of Miraflores.

  • The Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel and Wellness in Urubamba, Peru features splendid architecture and attention to detail with rooms decorated in colonial, modern and minimalist-styles. Enjoy its mystical atmosphere in the Sacred Valley that combines the elements of two periods: the ancient Inca culture and colonial grandeur in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness is built along the Vilcanota riverbank,

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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