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

  • Arequipa is Peru's second largest city and was founded in 1540. The buildings in the center have been built almost exclusively of the volcanic material called 'sillar,' a white, porous rock, giving Arequipa its nickname of 'The White City'. The place is tranquil yet delightful, all set in a rich green valley at the foot of the mighty El Misti Volcano.

  • The Pantanal and Bonito are both renowned as primary destinations for nature, wildlife and adventure tours in Brazil. This itinerary will take travelers to the secret and most preserved spots in Pantanal followed by a fabulous journey to the premium tours of Bonito.

  • Your journey begins in the capital city of Buenos Aires, where you will receive your first introduction to this special country’s intriguing history and culture. Tour the Four Balconies with their incredible panoramic views of the city and see a traditional Tango show over dinner at a local theatre.

  • Quepos is primarily a gateway town into the popular Manuel Antonio National Park. It is very tourism-oriented, having many bars, restaurants, and a vivacious night life. Here you can also find world-class big game fishing.

  • This itinerary traces a route from Paraguay’s historic capital to one of the natural wonders of the world, offering a concise yet immersive journey through culture, history, and spectacle. Beginning in Asunción, you’ll settle into a city that balances the charm of colonial plazas with the vitality of a modern metropolis. The leisurely pace on your first evening allows time to adjust before diving into the heart of Paraguayan heritage.

  • 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.

Featured Hotels

  • Come discover ancient mystery with modern luxury at Chaa Creek Resort in San Ignacio, Belize. Since Chaa Creek’s inception in 1981, owners Mick & Lucy Fleming strove to coexist with nature while creating a true jungle experience & the result is an exquisite blend of natural beauty & man-made comforts.

  • Jardin de Iguazú is a warm and avant-garde hotel, located in the heart of the city of Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. At Jardin de Iguazú, you will be able to relax and enjoy your stay near Iguazú Falls and to feel at home with personalized service in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

  • Hotel Villa San Ignacio in Alajuela, Costa Rica has been renovated to recall its original rustic charm. The décor is polished but simple, and the custom furniture designed from antiques provides cozy comfort for guests while evoking the simple grace of the country. Clean, natural light makes it feel like you’re visiting a cheery hacienda.

  • The Casa Andina Premium Arequipa is a beautiful classic hotel with a modern extension. The location in Arequipa, Peru is excellent - just in front of the Santa Catalina Convent and within easy walking distance from the Plaza de Armas. It’s a unique hotel built with ashlar and has colonial rooms. It’s 225 years old and it used to be the Peruvian National Mint for 6 years between 1937 to 1943.

  • Different. By Design. Aloft Lima Miraflores in Lima, Peru. Aloft Lima Miraflores, a Marriott Hotel, is located in the best area of Miraflores, the gastronomical hub of the city, with a large variety of restaurants and coffee shops with different types of food. Discover a new take on travel at Aloft Lima Miraflores.

  • Hotel Lomas del Volcan in Fortuna, Costa Rica is a warm mountain hotel that maintains its rustic style with wood cabins, each one with two decks that invite you to enjoy nature. One deck has a view to the Arenal Volcano and the other has a view to the tropical forest. It was founded in the year 2000, on top of a hill inside of a cattle farm property of 150 hectares, away from the everyday noises and immerse in a silence that is only broken by the singing of the birds.

  • El Silencio del Campo Hotel is located in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica just 5 kilometers northeast of the Catholic church of the community. The Hotel Silencio del Campo was founded by Luis Diego Zúñiga Vega and his wife Kattya Hidalgo Murillo, starting construction in July 2004 and opening the lodging service in 2005.

  • Ramada by Wyndham Costa Del Sol Cusco is a four-star hotel in the Central Historical District of Cusco, Peru - with convenient access to Machu Picchu. The Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco is the perfect base for discovering the beautiful heritage of the Inca civilization.

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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