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

  • M/V Plancius was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named Hr. Ms. Tydeman. M/V Plancius can accommodate 110 passengers in 53 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower: 26 twin cabins with window, 2 twin deluxe cabins, 10 superior cabins, 9 twin porthole cabins, 2 triple porthole cabins, 4 quadruple porthole cabins.

  • On this amazing and complete Peruvian tour, we take you to every one of our favorite destinations within the country. From Lima you will fly to Cusco and transfer to the Sacred Valley. From here, you will not only acclimate to the high altitude, but you will also experience the mystifying beauty that is the Inca region.

  • After your first night in Managua you will transfer to Leon for an overnight stay in the original and historic capital of Nicaragua. Spend the night at one of the charming colonial hotels. On the following morning you will go on a guided tour of this historical city: you will visit the main churches and the Cathedral, galleries and colonial houses, and take the optional tower climb for an amazing view of the city and volcanoes.

  • Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Brazil’s wild side. This unique itinerary takes you deep into the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, and the vibrant ecotourism hub of Bonito. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world teeming with wildlife, where every day promises a new adventure. From tracking elusive jaguars to snorkeling in rivers so clear they feel like a natural aquarium, this trip is designed for those who seek to connect with nature on an intimate and unforgettable level.

  • For the first week you will experience the highland jungle from two locations: one eco-lodge on the Macal River adjacent to the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve; the other on the banks of Caves Branch River next to Blue Hole National Park. The two locations compliment each other with excursions and activities from different ecosystems.

  • Named after the explorer who rediscovered the Inca citadel, the Hiram Bingham train has two dining cars, an observation/bar car and a kitchen car. It can carry up to 84 passengers.

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.

  • Hotel Kosten Aike offers an unbeatable location in El Calafate, just 2 blocks from the shopping center and a few minutes from the international airport. But its name is not the only thing that comes from the Tehuelches; all the bedspreads, curtains, covers, ironwork and paintings were specially created by outstanding Argentine artists who recreated the ancestral designs of the Tehuelches, who were widely known for their perfect geometry and high aesthetic concept.

  • Las Lengas Hotel is located in Ushuaia, Argentina in front of the Parque Centenario in an elevated area with panoramic view of the city. It is located 15 minutes by car from the International Airport of Ushuaia Falkland Islands and 5 minutes from the Port of Ushuaia - where sailing excursions to the Beagle Channel begin.

  • Comfort and nature combine harmoniously with the environment at the Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru. The Mercure Iguazu Hotel Iru offers 100 spacious and comfortable rooms located in the heart of the Iryapú Jungle, adjacent to the city of Puerto Iguazu, Argentina.

  • Stay near the heart of San José, Costa Rica at the Park Inn by Radisson. Within walking distance of the bustling downtown area, the Park Inn by Radisson San José, Costa Rica is an ideal choice for corporate travelers who want to be near business parks and leisure travelers who enjoy easy access to the best attractions.

  • 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.

  • Retreat to a world of quiet indulgence at Las Casitas, A Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyon surrounded by the peace and serenity of the breathtaking Colca Valley, Peru. This secluded hideaway and spa offers a rare opportunity to experience the traditional beauty of Peru.

  • 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.

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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