

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
Across Central and South America, wellness experiences are deeply connected to the natural environment, creating a sense of place that is difficult to replicate elsewhere. In Costa Rica and Panama, lush rainforests and coastal settings provide the backdrop for yoga retreats and eco-wellness lodges, where the rhythm of nature shapes each day...
Start in the colonial town of Antigua. A suggested Fair Trade Coffee tour will introduce you the small independent coffee growers and the local families who own and operate them. Along with a local guide you will learn all about the complete process. Other optional tours from Antigua include a private walking tour of the city, hiking or mountain biking through the Antigua Valley, visits to the workshops of local artisans.
Santander is home to beautiful rolling mountains, deep canyons, fast-flowing rivers and crystalline waterfalls, set in a stunningly lush landscape. It's considered the adventure sports capital of Colombia, straddled by the immense Suarez and Chicamocha Canyons that provide exceptional biking, rafting, hiking and caving opportunities!
This is Nicaragua on a more active trip. You will hike in the cloudforest around the extinct crater of a volcano, fly down the slopes on a canopy zipline, hike into an active volcano at night, tour colonial Granada by bicycle, kayak on Lake Nicaragua, go horseback riding in the far north of Nicaragua, climb an active volcano and sandboard back down the slope.
From majestic mountain views, to natural wonders and cityscapes, this tour through Bolivia and Chile is sure to be unforgettable. You will visit some of the most famous landmarks in Bolivia, like Yungas Road (also called “Death Road”) where you are sure to be awestruck by the lush rainforest and mountainside scenery, and travel to the Salar de Uyuni, where it’s had to tell where the earth ends and the sky begins.
Featured Hotels
Villa Maria Tayrona Los Naranjos is a comfortable hotel set in a wild jungle location in Los Naranjos, Colombia. Kali Hotels bought the 45-acre property in 2003 and it has taken ten years to develop the hotel from the raw jungle.
The Vines Resort & Spa offers laid-back luxury in Mendoza's prestigious Uco Valley at the base of the majestic Andes Mountains in Argentina. It is the ultimate retreat for wine lovers and outdoor adventurers. The Vines of Mendoza is a perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern comfort, the resort features spacious private Villas, a luxurious Spa, world-class service, and breathtaking views of the Andes at every turn.
The tiered layout at Hotel Punta Islita in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, gazes upon Islita Beach and the namesake islet that separates from the mainland during high tide. Hotel Punta Islita’s signature Authentic Costa Rica program includes complimentary eco-adventures, cultural activities, and learning sessions to make your stay fun, meaningful, and unforgettable.
You can reach Pantiacolla Lodge from Cusco, Peru in a 2-day expedition by car and boat down the Andes, or by a 45 minute flight from Cusco to Boca Manu, followed by 5 hour boating up the Alto Madre de Dios River. There are 3 bungalows with 2 rooms each, and 1 bungalow with 3 rooms with private toilets and showers and 1 bungalow with 2 rooms with shared bathrooms.
Hotel Las Dunas is the sunniest holiday destination close to Lima, Peru. It is located in the middle of the desert in a 14 hectare oasis. The facilities are specially designed for having fun, relaxing or enjoying full-day outdoor activities that will make your holidays unforgettable. Since 1974, Las Dunas Hotel offers a variety of services specially designed for having fun and relaxing.
Nestled 250 kilometers south of Lima, Peru, Hotel Paracas Resort is ideally situated for travelers looking to immerse themselves in nature, as well as those seeking a glimpse into the mysterious and intriguing history of Peru’s central coast. Set sail to the Ballestas Islands for a close encounter with the Peru’s wildlife, or charter a flight over the mysterious Pre-Incan Nazca Lines. Unwind from the day’s adventures in our spa, where original treatments prove equally magical.
Welcome to Apoyo Lodge, a health & wellness boutique hotel and private retreat space located on the shore of Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua. Apoyo Lodge specializes in mindful plant-based healing cuisine and we are the first 100% vegan hotel in Nicaragua. Whether you visit us individually or as part of a retreat group, we want to take care of you: you are very special to us.
Hotel Villa San Ignacio in Alajuela, Costa Rica has been renovated to recall its original rustic charm. The décor is polished but simple, and the custom furniture designed from antiques provides cozy comfort for guests while evoking the simple grace of the country. Clean, natural light makes it feel like you’re visiting a cheery hacienda.
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