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
This 8-day tour through the Andes of Colombia begins in the capital of Bogotá, with its world-famous “Museo Del Oro”, then to the coffee growing region around Armenia, before continuing to the village of San Agustín in the southwest of the country.
Get a private insider's look at one of the top food & wine destinations in the world. Discover the many regions of Mendoza and savor the bold and balanced flavors of hundreds of high-end wines created from vineyards of the very distinctive terroir. Soak up the fabulous views the land offers while indulging your senses with the local cuisine.
The Pikaia Lodge Concept is designed for the environmentally conscious, physically active and adventurous traveler, who seeks close contact with the unique natural wonders of the Galapagos, with the highest level of comfort and services that can be provided within the limitations of such a remote, restricted and eco-sensitive location.
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.
First you'll spend 4 days in Buenos Aires, each day living and breathing a different part of the city and its environs: a walking tour of the Palermo neighborhoods, our exclusive 'Four Balconies of Buenos Aires' city tour, an Artist's tour, a culinary and wine tasting event, a day in San Isidro and the Parana River Delta, a day trip across the Rio de la Plata to Colonia in Uruguay, a Tango Dinner Show.
Featured Hotels
Senda Monteverde is located in the beautiful town of Monteverde in Costa Rica. The hotel offers 28 guest rooms and suites with open-air porches overlooking the lush gardens or ocean. Guests can explore the mystical Cloud Forest, learn about the local Quaker culture as well as walk through the area‘s famous Farmer‘s Market. The hotel also offers luxury amenities, gorgeous local artworks and playful nooks to relax in.
Puerto Valle Hotel de Esteros in Corrientes, Argentina offers its guests exclusive access to the rich biodiversity of the largest conservation area in Argentina. The hotel is located north of the province of Corrientes, and offers exclusive access to the rich biodiversity of the Iberá Nature Reserve.
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo is located 29 miles from the Liberia International Airport on the Papagayo Peninsula. At the resort you'll have access to two unspoiled beaches, an indigenous spa, championship golf and the magic of the tropical dry forest. Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo appeals to a wide range of travelers.
The Parador Resort and Spa is one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious eco-hotels, Parador is the epitome of responsible luxury. The resort is located on the Punta Quepos promontory in Costa Rica, surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio. The Hotel Parador is within minutes from the world-famous Manuel Antonio National Park and adjacent to stunning Playa Biesanz.
The Hacienda Bambusa is located in El Caimo in the southern part of Colombia’s coffee region, in a place privileged by its environment and climate. As you arrive in the hacienda, you feel immersed in a labyrinth of plantain, manioc, orange and pineapple plantations. The narrow roads slowly take you to this unique place.
Hotel Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate provides a unique, authentic and special experience. Esplendor El Calafate is located in the best location in the city of El Calafate, Argentina with stunning views of the city and Lake Argentino. Located 70 km from the world-renowned Perito Moreno Glacier, it is the ideal starting point for a relaxing vacation in Patagonia.
At Hotel Territorio in Puerto Madryn, Argentina - the style and professionalism of the staff together with the serenity and comfort of a building that recalls old sheep shearing sheds, come together for a perfect stay. Península Valdés, El Doradillo, Punta Tombo, Gaiman and Playa Unión are some of the most interesting places in the region and they provide an opportunity to enjoy unforgettable sights.
The Lagarta Lodge in Nosara, Costa Rica is unique – its location, its services, and its philosophy. Beautifully situated, with two rivers, expansive sandy beaches, and woods along the Pacific shores of Costa Rica. The eco-lodge maintains its own, private nature reserve with magnificent mangrove trees. You will have the perfect vacation experience in the naturally elegant ambiance where sustainability and social responsibility are central Lagarta Lodge’s concept.
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