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 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.
The Yucatán Peninsula is a land where turquoise waters meet ancient stone, where the echoes of Maya civilization still linger among temples, cenotes, and vibrant villages. It is a region filled with romance, culture, and a touch of mystery—yet also one of comfort and beauty, with boutique hideaways nestled in the jungle and along pristine beaches.
Experience the beating heart of Brazil on an unforgettable journey that combines the vibrant energy of its most iconic city with the breathtaking beauty of its natural wonders. This adventure begins in Rio de Janeiro, a city where urban excitement meets stunning landscapes. Over four days, you’ll explore Rio’s legendary landmarks, from the majestic Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain to the panoramic views from Sugarloaf Mountain.
Explore Caribbean coastal rainforest, the Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde Cloudforest. Arenal Observatory Lodge. Your ecotourism experience begins with two days in wildlife-rich Tortuguero National Park, known as Costa Rica’s little Amazon.
Featured Hotels
During your stay at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge in Costa Rica, you will be immersed in exuberant vegetation and pristine habitat where you will get to know the most intimate secrets of the region. An extension of 80 hectares contains a wealth of fascinating and unique flora and fauna. More than 140 species, many of them are unique in Costa Rica, makes this place a birdwatcher's dream.
Hotel Capitán Suizo is located at the end of the bay outside the town of Tamarindo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. With a discreet elegance and a touch of Swiss quality that blends with an informal and joyful atmosphere, Capitán Suizo is an oasis where it is implicit that nature and animals are integrated with love and respect.
Nayara Springs Hotel is an adults only, intimate, luxurious experience in Fortuna, Costa Rica. A cluster of secluded luxury villas immersed in the lush vegetation of Costa Rica’s pristine rainforest, are at the center Nayara Springs’s ultra-exclusive adults-only boutique resort. A place of breathtaking natural beauty, bounded by a creek and underground mineral thermal springs, the resort is located in the Arenal Volcano National Park, host to one of the world’s highest concentration of tropical plants and wildlife.
Evergreen Lodge Tortuguero is inserted in the heart of Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica. Evergreen is located in the northeastern corner of Tortuguero, 5 minutes by boat from the main entrance to Tortuguero National Park, and accessible only by air and water. Evergreen Lodge is the ideal location from which to explore this unique and magical area, surrounded by towering trees and exuberant vegetation and are adorned with tropical designs.
Hosteria El Pilar is located 9 miles from El Chalten on the Rio Blanco in Argentina. The family-run property offers 9 rooms with private facilities, customized service, and wonderful views. Hostería El Pilar is located in De las Vueltas river valley 17 km away from El Chaltén (Province of Santa Cruz) where the Eléctrico river flows into the De las Vueltas river.
Crossing the imposing six-meter high French oak door from wine barrels, on the distinguished Quintana Avenue, in the heart of Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina is Hotel Mio Buenos Aires. Mio Buenos Aires is a blend of daring design, comfort and meticulous service with state-of-the-art technology that stands out as a fusion of luxury, high-tech functionality and pleasure.
The trip we took to Galapagos and Ecuador was fantastic. The local staff in Ecuador were fantastic including Edwin, Sabino and Victor. The trip was planned perfectly. My family of 6 had a wonderful time.
“The trip went very well–it exceeded my expectations. Kudos to Lost World!”
Certainly I have very good memories of Bolivia, and its people. Salar de Uyuni stands out of course– its sheer otherworldliness ensures that it would always be a highlight, and it was for me.
But all the destinations were worthwhile and the variety of the attractions were impressive– chaotic and vibrant La Paz, idyllic Isla del Sol on beautiful Lake Titicaca, proud Potosi with Cerro Rico looming over the city, the blinding white vastness of Uyuni, the enjoyable drive from Uyuni to Potosi, with the changing amazing landscapes along the route, and last but not the least, the colonial city of Sucre, with its stately white washed churches and elegant courtyards.
I was especially happy I made a decision to stay a bit longer and end my trip in Sucre, a city I fell in love with. The guides were great, and all in all, the Bolivia trip was a wonderful experience.
Amazing! Antarctica 21 tour on Hebridian Sky surpassed our expectations. Ship was beautifully designed. Room comfy. Food was out of this world in variety, taste and servings. Staff on the ship were professional and helpful. Expedition crew took us on trips even they had not experienced. The only reason for the 4 star rating was the disembarkation process. The process was not discussed and we were left to locate our luggage under tarps on the dock in the rain. We then had to walk with our luggage on uneven pavement about 2 miles in the cold rain to locate our own taxi.
I worked with Garvey to plan my dream trip to Patagonia. It was a two-week trip, we started in Buenos Aires, took the Australis cruise through the Tierra del Fuego fjords, visited Torres del Paine staying at the Explora Lodge and ended the trip in Santiago. All of the guides that Garvey arranged for excursions were excellent. Garvey managed the travel logistics between the different locations so that our experience in South America was seamless. Overall Lost World Adventures was a great travel agent for us. I had worked with this company previously for a trip to visit Angel Falls in Venezuela and hike the Machu Picchu trail in Peru, which was also fantastic..
Lost World has planned several trips for us including Panama, Nicaragua, and Colombia, all well done and amazing. This past month we went to Peru and Machu Picchu with the assistance of Andrew and Garrett. This will be one of our favorite destinations as Machu Picchu and the surrounding areas left me speechless in their mysterious beauty.
We had 10 days in Peru, several locations, planes, trains, and automobiles, river rafting and many guided tours. Everything went like clockwork. I continue to be impressed with the quality of travel guides that Andrew partners himself with. These guides go above and beyond always, including transfers, by walking you to check in at the airport/train station/bus station and ensuring you get through security and/or on the correct transport. We had a cooking lesson from a Peruvian chef in his home! Stellar!
This was a trip of a lifetime and I want to thank both Garrett and Andrew for all their assistance in making this happen! If traveling to this part of the world, I highly recommend Lost World Adventures, I am already starting to plan our next adventure with them- Ecuador and the Galapagos!
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