Stand in awe of world's most dramatic mountain scenery—the granite pinnacles and glaciers of wild Patagonia. Track jaguars in Brazil's Pantanal. Ponder myth and mystery among the ruins of Machu Picchu. Look for rain forest wildlife and visit remote villages in the Amazon Basin. Snorkel with sea lions and meet blue-footed boobies up close in the Galapagos Islands. South America's natural and cultural wonders are second to none, and our trips offer an intimate perspective on these destinations, meticulously designed for small groups of nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Galapagos Hiking & Kayaking Adventure
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Galapagos Hiking & Kayaking Adventure
Paddle and explore in places not included on typical trips! Our catamaran-based adventure offers rare access with special paddling permits.
8 or 10 Days / Year-Round, From $5495
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Classic Galapagos: The Natural Habitat Experience
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Classic Galapagos: The Natural Habitat Experience
Small-group adventures aboard your choice of private yachts, led by our outstanding naturalist guides. Snorkel and swim with sea lions, sea turtles and penguins on this incomparable nature odyssey.
8 or 10 Days / Year-Round, From $4995
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Galapagos Aboard the Islander
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Galapagos Aboard the Islander
Explore the unique habitats of the Galapagos and encounter its legendary wildlife on an expedition ship adventure through these captivating islands.
7 or 10 Days / Year-Round, From $5800
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Classic Galapagos Photo Adventure
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Classic Galapagos Photo Adventure
A small-group photo tour led by naturalist guides who are also outstanding photographers and instructors. A peerless wildlife photography odyssey!
10 Days / Apr, From $10495
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Family Galapagos Adventure
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Family Galapagos Adventure
Share one of the most phenomenal wild places on the planet as you snorkel with sea lions, laugh at blue-footed boobies and relish the natural world together.
7 or 10 Days / Jun – Aug, From $5800 Adult; $5300 Child
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The Great Amazon River Cruise
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The Great Amazon River Cruise
Encounter rain forest wildlife as we cruise aboard a deluxe riverboat along more than 400 miles of the Peruvian Amazon and its main tributaries to explore the river's remote headwaters.
9 Days / Year-Round, From $7190
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Discover Amazon & Machu Picchu
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Discover Amazon & Machu Picchu
A spectacular combination of nature, history and culture awaits on this jungle adventure to the famed Lost City of the Incas and the heart of the Amazon rain forest, teeming with wildlife.
10 Days / Year-Round, From $8495
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Guided Machu Picchu Adventure
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Guided Machu Picchu Adventure
Journey through Peru's Sacred Valley to the "Lost City of the Incas" where our guide unveils this remarkable archaeological phenomenon.
6 Days / Year-Round, From $3995
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Custom Family Machu Picchu Adventure
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Custom Family Machu Picchu Adventure
A custom-crafted journey for all ages to the legendary Lost City of the Incas, high in the jungle-draped Andes.
7 Days / Year-Round, From $4495 Adult; $3995 Child
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Jaguars & Wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal
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Jaguars & Wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal
Track jaguars, scout for tapirs, look for hyacinth macaws and more in South America’s most extensive wild frontier—the sprawling wetlands of the Pantanal—with some of the planet's most abundant wildlife.
11 Days / Jun – Oct, From $9295
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Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers of Patagonia
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Peaks, Lakes & Glaciers of Patagonia
An all-encompassing expedition into the wild heart of Patagonia! Marvel at the granite spires of Torres del Paine and Fitz Roy, survey the vast ice face of Perito Moreno Glacier, and search for pumas.
11 Days / Dec – Mar, From $9995
11 Days / Dec – Mar, From $9995
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Patagonia Photo Expedition
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Patagonia Photo Expedition
A photography-focused journey through some of the world's most dramatic scenery—Patagonia's stunning rock pinnacles and glaciers!11 Days / Mar, From $10995
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