LOST WORLD ADVENTURES

This journey through Northern Peru combines the dramatic natural landscapes of the Andes with the legacy of ancient civilizations that predate the Incas. From the misty cloud forests surrounding Chachapoyas to the monumental fortress of Kuelap, travelers follow the trail of the enigmatic Chachapoya people—“the Warriors of the Clouds”—whose ruins still cling to mountain ridges above deep valleys.

On this extensive circuit of Guatemala and Honduras you will stay in Antigua and on Lake Atitlan, visit the Comalapa and Chichicastenango markets and tour the Mayan ruins of Iximiche, Copan, Quiriguá, Tikal and Yaxha. You will also travel off-the-beaten-path to the village of Rio Dulce and visit the multi-cultural village of Livingston. Start with two nights in colonial Antigua and a full day with a choice of optional excursions.

Come to Antarctica and say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins. Your Antarctic expedition cruise will thoroughly acquaint you with Antarctica’s wondrous ice wildernesses, bringing out your inner explorer as you tour colossal glacier fronts, dazzling berg-filled bays, and shorelines surrounded by towering, snow-swept mountains.

Uruguay, with its beautiful rolling plains and rich nature, is the perfect location for your active holiday. Discover the highlights of the country combined with active elements. Start by biking through the charming streets of Montevideo, taking in the vibrant atmosphere and colonial architecture, and exploring the historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage site, by bicycle.

The cuisine and culinary traditions of the Ancient Mayans were diverse and extensive. The Mayans were hunters, fishers and used their own gardens to grow their food supply. Their most traditional dishes use a variety of ingredients. Their largest crop production was maize (corn). Cacao, another principle crop, was used in a sacred drink and also as an exchange unit in its grain form. The Spanish colonization brought change to the region.

Step into a land where ancient pyramids rise from jungle floors, cenotes shimmer like hidden jewels, and colonial cities pulse with vibrant culture. This nine-day journey through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is a celebration of history, nature, and warm hospitality. From the moment you arrive in Cancun, the region’s tropical rhythm invites you to slow down, explore deeply, and embrace the richness of Maya heritage and contemporary charm.

Sanctuary Lodge, a Belmond Hotel, Machu Picchu in Machu Picchu, Peru is the only hotel located adjacent to the mystifying ancient Inca citadel. As the only Machu Picchu hotel, the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge offers its guests exceptionally easy access from early morning to late afternoon. This is an ideal time to explore when most of the day visitors and buses have left.

The Manu Wildlife Center is located in the wild and remote Manu wilderness of Peru along the Manu de Dios in the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Nestled almost invisibly in the forest, it lies just across the river from the trail to Manu's prime wildlife viewing location, Cocha (Lake) Salvador. This is the largest and most beautiful of the 13 oxbow lakes of the Manu River.

Los Juncos Patagonian Lake House is a classic, fully restored alpine lake house in Bariloche, Argentina. Located in one of the most peaceful corners of Bariloche, surrounded by an ancient forest, facing Lake Nahuel Huapi.

Step past walls of Inca stones and into a cloistered courtyard with an ancient fountain at its heart - at the Palacio Nazarenas, a Belmond Hotel, Cusco. This intimate hotel has just 55 suites, each enriched with oxygen and with its own private bar where guests (or their private butler) can create drinks accented with fresh ingredients grown at and around the hotel.

Close to the lively Cusco central square is Monasterio, a Belmond Hotel, Cusco, a former monastery and national monument dating from 1592. This delightful Belmont Hotel combines its centuries-old charm and ambiance with luxury hotel service, inspired restaurants and boutique rooms and suites.

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.

Estancia La Maipu is an iconic Estancia in the Lake San Martin area of Argentine Patagonia. The main house is where the private cozy rooms are located. There is one suite, two triple rooms and three double rooms, all have private bathroom and heating.

Laguna Lodge is an eco-touristic lodge, located in Tortuguero in the northern Caribbean of Costa Rica. The area has amazing rivers, lakes and wetlands that shelter a lush jungle of primary forests and exotic plants. The lodge is built on a narrow strip of land, 650 feet wide, between Tortuguero´s main lagoon and the Caribbean Sea.