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
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.
Experience the beating heart of Brazil on an unforgettable journey that combines the vibrant energy of its most iconic city with the breathtaking beauty of its natural wonders. This adventure begins in Rio de Janeiro, a city where urban excitement meets stunning landscapes. Over four days, you’ll explore Rio’s legendary landmarks, from the majestic Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado Mountain to the panoramic views from Sugarloaf Mountain.
A trip through the tastes of Uruguay... special experiences of the Uruguayan gastronomy including olive oil and wine tastings, regional products and traditional dishes of the country. You will be riding from one place to the other meeting different Uruguayan chefs who will introduce you to the local secrets of the fresh local ingredients used in both the contemporary and traditional local recipes of Uruguay.
This ten-day adventure tour of El Salvador with Lost World Adventures packs outdoor challenge and hands-on exploration into every stage. It’s built for travelers who prefer trail dust to museum floors and discovery through direct experience. The journey begins in San Salvador, then launches into action with a deep dive into history at Joya de Cerén and San Andrés, two extraordinary Mayan sites preserved by volcanic eruptions.
Featured Hotels
Hotel El Tambo Uno is conveniently located just two blocks from the main avenue Jose Larco, in Miraflores, the tourist district of Lima, Peru. El Tambo Uno is very close to the Pacific Ocean, as well as four blocks from the Larcomar shopping center. Enjoy the exquisite gastronomy of Peru, as well as a variety of drinks and snacks that we have at your disposal to provide a pleasant and welcoming experience.
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.
Enjoy an unforgettable stay at the Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Located in Costa Rica’s lush cloud forest, nestled in the mountaintops of the Monteverde Reserve, the venerable, world-renowned Hotel Belmar offers its guests truly unique experiences full of natural wonder, elegance, and warm friendly service – all within an unprecedented sensitivity to the preservation of the environment.
Wyndham Costa del Sol Arequipa is conveniently located in Arequipa, Peru five minutes from the Plaza de Armas and just 20 minutes from Rodriguez Ballon Airport. This newly refurbished hotel has 88 luxurious rooms where every comfort has been considered.
Caves Branch Jungle Lodge is located in the geographical center of Belize in the heart of a vast section of pristine rainforest. Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Lodge has one primary theme – Adventure! For over 20 years, Caves Branch has been the catalyst for unique and thrilling adventures in the country of Belize.
The first boutique hotel in Cusco, Peru, Inkaterra La Casona Relais & Chateaux Hotel is located in the traditional Plaza de las Nazarenas, surrounded by vibrant, cobblestone streets. This 16th Century manor house stands on the training grounds for an elite army of Incas, and had Spanish Conquistador Diego de Almagro and ‘Libertador’ Simón Bolívar among its illustrious guests.
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.
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.
“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.
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!
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..
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