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
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.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Galápagos Islands, where nature’s wonders unfold at every turn. This immersive itinerary begins on Santa Cruz Island, offering a rare opportunity to witness Giant Tortoises roaming freely in the lush highlands. Upon arrival in Baltra, guests are welcomed by their guide and ferried across to explore the verdant interior of Santa Cruz, a landscape teeming with endemic flora and fauna.
Journey to Argentina for a self-driving road trip in southern Patagonia from the Atlantic coast to the Andes and back. The circuit begins at the airport in Comodoro Rivadavia and travels for 17 days along classic Patagonian paved and gravel roads with suggested stops en route. Overnight accommodations are arranged at comfortable lodges and remote estancias.
Your Costa Rican adventure begins in the vibrant heart of San José, where the historic charm of Hotel Grano De Oro welcomes you. This isn’t just a hotel; it’s a beautifully preserved piece of history, a turn-of-the-century mansion renovated to provide every modern comfort while retaining its soul. Step inside and let the traditional Latin American elegance envelop you. Unique rooms, decorated with local watercolors and handcrafted furniture, whisper stories of the past.
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.
Featured Hotels
The Villaggio Hotel is located in the heart of Mendoza, Argentina. The Villaggio concept, as a boutique hotel, focuses on small but functional spaces designed and decorated with local character and comfort. The hotel has 26 rooms: 22 Classic, 4 Superior. Classic and Superior rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi access, LCD TVs, individual climate control, mini-bar, shower and bathtub.
EcoCamp Patagonia is situated in the very heart of Torres del Paine National Park in Chile’s Patagonia region and provides the region’s first fully sustainable accommodation, complete with green technology. You enjoy guided treks and wildlife excursions by day and share evening meals with new friends, before falling asleep gazing up at the star-filled sky through your dome ceiling.
The Royal Palm Hotel Galapagos is a spacious and exclusive 156 hectare (386 acres) private estate, only a 20-minute drive from the bustling port town of Puerto Ayora in Galapagos, Ecuador. Resident birds include owls, Darwin Short Beak Finches, Garrapatero birds and Egrets and for our more active guests, the longest lava tunnel on the Island is a few steps from reception.
Nestled on the banks of the majestic Essequibo River in the heart of Guyana is the award-winning Iwokrama River Lodge and Research Center. This eco-tourism gem is surrounded by a vast tropical rain forest which was donated to the international community in 1989 to demonstrate Guyana’s commitment to combating climate change and to show how tropical forests could be used to provide sustainable economic benefits.
Live an unforgettable experience in Patios De Cafayate in Cafayate, Argentina. The hotel’s 32 rooms, located among large colonial-style patios, welcome you with their comfort, their roominess and their antique pieces of furniture, but also with the most up-to-date features and services.
Rolling green pastures lead you into the hotel and reserve, revealing the layers of exotic trees dripping with life that border the Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Nature Reserve in San Ramón, Costa Rica. One of the few places in Costa Rica where you can enjoy all the comforts of an upscale boutique hotel while experiencing one of the most unique and endangered types of tropical forests in our very own private cloud forest reserve.
Kau Yatun Hotel is situated at only 600 meters from El Calafate center, Santa Cruz province, Argentina. The hotel will let you explore the pioneer history of the Argentine Patagonia, whose origins date back to the first families that populated the area. Due to its proximity to the awesome Los Glaciares National Park, at 80 kilometers (50 miles), it is known as the National Capital City of the glaciers.
Lost World Travel Blog
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