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 rugged 4-day fully-supported horseback riding trek starts in the mountain village of Leymebamba, in northern Peru. For 4 days you will ride through the Atuen Valley - the Valley of the Condors, the Timbambo Valley and the Quinuas Valley, over the Ullila Pass at over 4000 meters above sea level, finishing in the Uchucmarca Valley.
Flying over Cape Horn and the mythical waters of the Drake Passage, you are invited to a unique experience that will take you to one of the most remote places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most inhospitable continent – Antarctica.
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.
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!
One idea when we designed this trip is to have a surprise element in each destination—whether it’s a romantic dinner under the stars, a chilled bottle of champagne waiting in your room, or a couple’s spa treatment surrounded by nature. These touches are thoughtfully placed to make each moment feel special and spontaneous.
Visit three vineyards in the world renowned Maipo Valley before bidding Chile farewell to cross into Argentina’s famous wine country, Mendoza. You will spend a luxurious three days among the towering Andes peaks at the Cavas Wine Lodge indulging in a huge variety of activities, from massages and spa treatments to rafting, yoga, biking, and winery tours.
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.
Hotel Rumi Punku is located in the historic center of Cusco, Peru, just 5 minutes from the main square and next to the traditional neighborhood of San Blas, on Choquechaca Street. The entrance of the hotel is an Inca building, which is one of the most beautiful and classic entrances of the Inca period in Cusco.
Unwind in the Argenta Tower Hotel in classically designed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites featuring wood floors, plasma TVs, air conditioning, kitchenettes and complimentary wi-fi. With a convenient location in one of the most distinguished neighborhoods in Buenos Aires, Argentina the Argenta Tower Hotel offers 75 guest rooms and 22 suites known for their exceptional size, comfort and affordability.
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 Alta Las Palomas Hotel in San Jose, Costa Rica, basks in the high life, literally. Clinging to the hills of Alto de las Palomas in the western part of San Jose (between the cities of Escazu and Santa Ana), Hotel Alta presides above Costa Rica’s central valley overlooking the sprawling mountains and volcanoes beyond. Upscale and sophisticated, Alta’s terracotta roofs and tall ceilings lend it a timeless European village charm, while La Luz Restaurant and Bar provides a relaxed setting for soaking up the views.
At Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, an astonishing selection of activities is led by local explorer guides, offering first-hand knowledge of the Peruvian Amazon. Deep within the heart of the Amazon – where the story of Inkaterra first began – lays Inkaterra Hacienda Concepción, located between the Tambopata National Reserve and the shores of the Madre de Dios River.
El Remanso Lodge is located on Costa Rica's southwest Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula in an area that is well known as one of the world's most pristine and biodiverse rainforests. El Remanso Lodge was designed with strict ecological policies in mind and has been a pioneer in sustainable practices on the Osa Peninsula since its creation in 1999.
Live, love and enjoy Buenos Aires, Argentina with style at the Hotel Madero Buenos Aires. Wake up in the trendy neighborhood of Puerto Madero, take a walk along the dams. Enjoy unique views of the city from your private balcony. A magnificent experience awaits you. Hotel Madero reflects the avant-garde expression of modern times. During your stay, discover Puerto Madero, an exclusive neighborhood that gathers the latest trends, setting the pace of the city.
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