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
Allow us to assist with planning a travel itinerary that will combine the best of both worlds in the most seamless way. Choose your desired length of stay at each destination, Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Jungle Lodge in the Cayo District and Victoria House on Ambergris Caye, and we’ll customize the package to best suit you.
Big Cats in the Shadow of the Famous Spires of Torres del Paine: “The Most Spectacular National Park in the World” “Pumaland” at Torres del Paine is a 200-square-kilometer tract of rolling, grassy hills that is the only place in the world where Pumas can be seen on a guaranteed basis. These cats are visible thanks to decades of protection from hunting combined with a uniquely-high density of their favorite prey, guanacos and hares.
This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard the m/v Hondius will take you further south of Antarctica, crossing the Polar Circle. This expedition cruise passes through waters traveled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Including photo workshops with Massimo Bassano and video workshops with Myriam Casper. Acoustic with Sara Tores Ortiz and Lee Miller.
In 2015, the Aria Amazon, which first set sail in 2011, was completely refreshed with new upgrades from bed linens to state of the art lighting. The 45 meter (147 foot) long Aria was designed by the innovative Peruvian architect Jordi Puig. Extremely generous dining and lounging areas include an outdoor river facing Jacuzzi.
Santander is home to beautiful rolling mountains, deep canyons, fast-flowing rivers and crystalline waterfalls, set in a stunningly lush landscape. It's considered the adventure sports capital of Colombia, straddled by the immense Suarez and Chicamocha Canyons that provide exceptional biking, rafting, hiking and caving opportunities!
Featured Hotels
The Albatros Hotel is located in Ushuaia, Argentina just in front of the Beagle Channel, one minute walk from the Ushuaia Port and from the shopping mall, it includes spa and concierge services. It is located 3 km from the International Airport of Ushuaia, Malvinas Argentinas, just 8 km from the End of the World Train Station and at 300 m from the End of World Museum.
The historic Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails in La Fortuna, Costa Rica offers 48 comfortable hotel rooms in various buildings spread over the property, and two unique Costa Rican vacation home rentals. Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is easily accessible from the nearby town of La Fortuna.
Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa in Fortuna, Costa Rica offers a fabulous location with a natural viewpoint to the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. The hotel has 27 acres of undulating land, surrounded by two streams (La Palma and Kioro) with crystalline waters that begin to flow in the Arenal Volcano National Park. Private Thermal water surrounds exuberant gardens for guests´ pleasure.
Nantipa Hotel is located in the heart of Santa Teresa, a Costa Rican authentic beach town with its own unique culture and style. Many define Santa Teresa as the new home for barefoot luxury, combining World Class surfing conditions, great yoga studios and instructors, superb cuisine and great nature and parks, all in a relaxed atmosphere that depicts Costa Rica’s Pura Vida lifestyle.
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,
The Home Hotel Buenos Aires is located in Palermo Hollywood, a subdivision of the Palermo Viejo neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This vibrant area is best known as a gastronomic center, with some of Buenos Aires best and most varied restaurants. Within easy reach of the city center and all its tourist attractions, but far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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..
“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.
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.
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!
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.
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