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
La Antigua, Lake Atitlan, the Honduras rainforest, the beaches and reefs of Roatan. Tours and excursions from Antigua include a walking city tour, coffee plantation visits, mountain biking or hiking the many outlying valleys, climbing Pacaya Volcano.
Prepare for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Colombia, a land brimming with vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and rich history. This meticulously crafted itinerary invites you to discover the diverse facets of this captivating South American gem.
Chapada is like an oasis in the wilderness. Located in the heart of Bahia, Brazil - Chapada Diamantina has flat-topped mountains, canyons, valleys, trails, caves and the most impressive Brazilian waterfalls.
Start in the colonial town of Antigua. A suggested Fair Trade Coffee tour will introduce you the small independent coffee growers and the local families who own and operate them. Along with a local guide you will learn all about the complete process. Other optional tours from Antigua include a private walking tour of the city, hiking or mountain biking through the Antigua Valley, visits to the workshops of local artisans.
Begin in Rio de Janeiro with a private tour of the city, Corcovado Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain. Leisure time in Rio can be spent at the legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Fly to Foz de Iguaçú, home to one of the most beautiful ecological reserves of the planet and where you find one of the most spectacular views of the world, the Iguaçú Falls. You will explore the falls on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides.
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.
Featured Hotels
Rolling green pastures lead you into the hotel and reserve, revealing the layers of exotic trees dripping with life that border the Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Nature Reserve in San Ramón, Costa Rica. One of the few places in Costa Rica where you can enjoy all the comforts of an upscale boutique hotel while experiencing one of the most unique and endangered types of tropical forests in our very own private cloud forest reserve.
Bahia Bustamante Lodge was founded in the 1950s as a seaweed settlement by Lorenzo Soriano, a Spanish immigrant and grandfather of the generations running the lodge today. In Bahia Bustamante Lodge, luxury is the chance to enjoy the vastness of nature which surrounds us. The aim of the experience is to connect with nature and with the authenticity of such special place and its inhabitants.
Discover Tulemar - the premier resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Tulemar Resort is a full-service resort, and the only licensed hotel operation in the world famous 33-acre Tulemar Gardens property. Tulemar Resort offers a wide variety of standalone accommodations, including the award-winning Tulemar Bungalows, luxurious Villas, and beautiful private homes.
Explora Lodge in Torres del Paine is located in Chilean Patagonia at the center of the Torres del Paine National Park. on the shores of Lake Pehoe with breathtaking views of the Paine ridge and the granite towers. Explora Lodge in Torres del Paine has a privileged location in which to go out and explore the park.
The tiered layout at Hotel Punta Islita in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, gazes upon Islita Beach and the namesake islet that separates from the mainland during high tide. Hotel Punta Islita’s signature Authentic Costa Rica program includes complimentary eco-adventures, cultural activities, and learning sessions to make your stay fun, meaningful, and unforgettable.
The Colca Lodge Spa & Hot Springs is located on the banks of the River Colca, 2½ hours from Arequipa, Peru at an altitude of 3250 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by hundreds of pre-Inca agricultural terraces, which have been declared a Peruvian cultural heritage, and is blessed with relaxing hot spring waters rich in lithium.
Located in the heart of the Chubut River Valley in Patagonian Argentina, Posada Los Mimbres is an excellent place to discover the treasures of the region. The original premises, the family house and the cabin are set in large green areas on the bank of the river. These three houses provide comfortable accommodation for 25 guests.
The Alta Las Palomas Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica, basks in the high life, literally. Clinging to the hills of Alto de las Palomas in the western part of San Jose (between the cities of Escazu and Santa Ana), Hotel Alta presides above Costa Rica’s central valley overlooking the sprawling mountains and volcanoes beyond. Upscale and sophisticated, Alta’s terracotta roofs and tall ceilings lend it a timeless European village charm, while La Luz Restaurant and Bar provides a relaxed setting for soaking up the views.
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