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

  • 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.

  • Few destinations remain as profoundly wild as Guyana. Here, immense rainforests merge with sweeping savannahs, rivers carve through untouched wilderness, and nature continues its ancient rhythm largely uninterrupted. This 15-day expedition, crafted and operated by Lost World Adventures, reveals a country defined by both raw beauty and remarkable biodiversity—a place where adventure still feels authentic and discovery still feels real.

  • Discover the heart of Central America on a romantic and historic journey through Nicaragua. This specially curated itinerary blends the rich, colonial heritage of Granada with the serene natural beauty of the Pacific coast, offering a perfect escape for couples seeking both adventure and relaxation. Prepare to immerse yourselves in a world of vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences.

  • A new 8-day Peru Yoga and Wellness Experience to Machu Picchu – a combination of exhilarating hikes, wellness workshops, and focused yoga practices – along with unique, meaningful cultural immersion and interaction with our Andean neighbors for a holistic journey like no other. The program will be led by Sandra Gallegos, the Yoga and Wellness Leader.

  • If Peruvian food and Inca history piques your interest, you should join our special group tour in December. Your first day in Peru includes two tours of Lima: a food tour of this up-and-coming gastronomic capital and a historical tour of the colonial city.

  • 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.

Featured Hotels

  • Casa Turire is a charming hotel located in the green agricultural region of Turrialba, Costa Rica. Hotel Casa Turire is located only a few minutes outside of the rural town of Turrialba just minutes from the majestic Turrialba volcano as well as lush rainforest and pristine rivers found only in this unique area of Costa Rica.

  • 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.

  • At Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, an astonishing selection of activities is led by local explorer guides, offering first-hand knowledge of the Peruvian Amazon. Deep within the heart of the Amazon – where the story of Inkaterra first began – lays Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, located between the Tambopata National Reserve and the shores of the Madre de Dios River.

  • The Rios Lodge, nestled on the banks of the Pacuare River, is the perfect escape from your everyday modern routine. Here you are surrounded by the beauty and splendor of Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest, all while enjoying comfortable rooms overlooking the river, private baths, in-room electricity, lighted walkways at night, and sumptuous tropical meals and beverages, including our signature Sangria and robust Costa Rican coffee.

  • Whether you visit La Paz, Bolivia on a business or leisure trip, Hotel Europa will ensure a memorable stay. Hotel Europa is situated in La Paz City – Central district, 400 meters from El Prado Walk. The hotel has a hot tub and sauna, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

  • The Windsor Copa Hotel is located in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, within walking distance to the beach and the subway station. The hotel is walking distance from Copacabana beach and near Ipanema beach. Thus, you may access the best of both enjoying the most beautiful tourist attractions in Rio. The hotel offers the best options, whether on a business or leisure visit, for a more accessible trip with all the comfort and quality of Windsor Hotels.

  • 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.

  • Live the experience of the only hotel in Peru in the middle of a vineyard at Hotel Vinas Queirolo in Ica, Peru. Having the opportunity to live a few days surrounded by vineyards, in contact with nature, learn and enjoy wines and piscos, is part of the Hotel Vinas Queirolo experience.

Not sure where to begin? Get in touch now and one of our expert trip consultants will be happy to help.

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.

Dina Lebowitz, Galapagos and Ecuador

“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.

Andrew M, Bolivia - November 2018

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.

Candi Loerwald, Antarctica on Hebridian Sky

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..

Terra Smolker Samuels, Bucket list trip to Patagonia (Argentina + Chile)

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!

Kris and Tim from Chicago, Panama, Nicaragua, and Colombia

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