

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
On this extensive circuit of Guatemala and Honduras you will stay in Antigua and on Lake Atitlan, visit the Comalapa and Chichicastenango markets and tour the Mayan ruins of Iximiche, Copan, Quiriguá, Tikal and Yaxha. You will also travel off-the-beaten-path to the village of Rio Dulce and visit the multi-cultural village of Livingston. Start with two nights in colonial Antigua and a full day with a choice of optional excursions.
From the lush Amazonian lowlands to the dazzling expanse of the Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia is a country of breathtaking contrasts and deep-rooted traditions. This journey begins in Santa Cruz, a vibrant gateway where colonial charm meets modern energy. Here, you’ll explore leafy plazas, bustling markets, and wildlife-rich habitats that give you a taste of the country’s extraordinary biodiversity.
First visit the Nazca Lines. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Scholars believe the Nazca Lines were created by the Nazca culture between 400 and 650 AD. The hundreds of individual figures range in complexity from simple lines to stylized hummingbirds, spiders, monkeys, fish, sharks, orcas, llamas, and lizards.
Welcome to the Galapagos! An English-speaking naturalist guide meets you at the VIP lounge at Baltra Airport to escort you on your excursion of the highlands of Santa Cruz Island. Enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced lunch at a farm in the western hills. Take in the area’s natural beauty, pit craters, lava tunnels, and learn more about the Scalesia and Guayabillo forests. At the Tortoise Reserve, share some time in the giant tortoises’ natural habitat, surrounded by the abundant bird life of the area.
This active Ecuador trip combines the Andean highlands and cloudforest with the Amazon rainforest. From Quito you will visit the Pasochoa Forest Reserve for the day in the Andean Highlands. There are several trails to choose from easy half-hour to 2-hour hikes.
Featured Hotels
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Salta, Argentina, Design Suites Salta offers a contemporary haven where modern comfort harmonizes with the city’s rich colonial heritage. This sophisticated hotel, just a stone’s throw from iconic landmarks like the Plaza 9 de Julio and the High Mountain Archaeology Museum (MAAM), provides an ideal base for exploring Salta’s captivating blend of indigenous roots and Spanish influence.
Tucked away at the foot of Mt. Chirripó in Costa Rica’s biodiverse Southern Zone, Kinkara is an experiential luxury retreat perfect for one-of-a-kind activities, personal relaxation and collective group experiences. Whether jungle bathing at the waterfall, savoring exquisite earth-to-plate cuisine or developing your yoga practice, at Kinkara we promise moments of self-discovery, a path to renewed ideas and unmatched quality time with nature.
Refreshing and relaxing,the Mawamba Lodge at Tortuguero Canals is a must-see in Costa Rica. Mawamba Lodge has a unique and privileged location in the Tortuguero Canals and National Park. Nestled on fine strip of land, between the Caribbean Ocean and the Tortuguero Canals, it blends in with the surrounding natural richness to welcome you in this tropical sanctuary.
Discover all that sets the Park Hyatt Mendoza apart from other Mendoza, Argentina hotels. The Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel, Casino & Spa, with its beautifully restored 19th-century Spanish colonial facade, is a prestigious five-star hotel.
The hallways lined with period photographs and original art meander through the building and present luxurious plants at every turn at Hotel Grano de Oro in San Jose, Costa Rica. The restaurant is considered one of San Jose's finest. Restaurante Grano de Oro uses only the freshest ingredients to prepare their French Mediterranean and tropical influenced cuisine.
The Casa Andina Standard Arequipa is nice, classic and well located hotel in Arequipa, Peru just a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas by car and a minute walk from the Monasterio of Santa Catalina. It has 105 comfortable and practical rooms with impeccable finishes, 100% non-smoking, distributed in a contemporary construction and a nice terrace were you can see the volcano.
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