LOST WORLD ADVENTURES

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With over 30 years helping adventurers just like you – whoever you are – Lost World Adventures will work with you to create the perfect custom travel experience.

Custom Luxury Tours to Central and South America

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

  • Specialized for operations in remote areas, the Santa Cruz II is a state-of-the-art expedition vessel offering the perfect infrastructure for Galapagos exploration. At just over 70 meters long, the spacious, 5-deck Santa Cruz II holds 50 cabins for 90 guests and features ample, luxury-sized social areas indoors and out.

  • This journey weaves together the rich cultural tapestry and wild natural beauty of Central America, tracing a route from the Pacific shores of El Salvador through the highlands of Honduras and Guatemala, and onward to the lush jungles and waterways of Belize. Designed for curious travelers who want more than a single destination, the itinerary balances immersive cultural encounters with active adventure, offering a dynamic perspective on the region’s diverse landscapes and traditions.

  • Experience Panama in a very active and adventurous way! With many fun outdoor activities that require good physical condition you get to know the beauty of this country on this active adventure tour.

  • Northern Peru is one of South America’s last great frontiers for birding. Stretching from the steamy lowlands of the Amazon fringe to the cloud-wrapped ridges of the Andes, it harbors a dazzling concentration of ecosystems and endemic species.

  • 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.

  • Along the Salkantay trail, you will journey through varied terrain both challenging and awe-inspiring. Up-close views of glacier mountain peaks, mysterious fog surrounding fields of boulders, and cattle drives through the most remote of mountain areas are sights that will only enhance the spectacular topography, lush vegetation, and intriguing archaeological areas that you will encounter.

Featured Hotels

  • Ramada by Wyndham Costa Del Sol Cusco is a four-star hotel in the Central Historical District of Cusco, Peru - with convenient access to Machu Picchu. The Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada Cusco is the perfect base for discovering the beautiful heritage of the Inca civilization.

  • Located in the province of Salta, Argentina, Estancia El Bordo is one of the oldest estates in the country. Its property deeds date as far back as 1609. At El Bordo de las Lanzas, you will find comfort, warmth, history, nature, outdoor activities, excellent attention and a variety of authentic meals prepared with natural ingredients.

  • Estancia Pilolil is a unique property located in Northern Patagonia. unique property located in Northern Patagonia. The rich legacy and history of Estancia Pilolil dates back to the late nineteenth century. This unique family ranch owes its name to an antique local community a few kilometers downstream the Aluminé River.

  • Estancia El Ombú de Areco offers magnificent service just outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Estancia El Ombú de Areco has 12 spacious refurbished rooms, each with private bathrooms and vintage furnishings. We’ve uniquely designed and decorated each room, and all have excellent natural light.

  • 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.

  • Perched along a quiet portion of the mountain that runs along the Pacific Ocean in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, Los Altos Resort is a serene beach resort with a tranquil mountain feel. The open-air design of Los Altos Resort combines five star amenities with direct access to natural surroundings. You’ll quickly learn that Los Altos isn’t just another ordinary Manuel Antonio hotel or resort. Los Altos Resort, private reserve and beach is Manuel Antonio’s premier luxury gateway to the beautiful nature and extraordinary people of Costa Rica.

  • Hotel Club Tapiz is located in Luján de Cuyo, Argentina -30 min away from the Mendoza airport, in an estate built in 1890 and surrounded by 10 hectares of vineyards.

  • 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.

Not sure where to begin? Get in touch now and one of our expert trip consultants will be happy to help.

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