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

  • The visually stunning W Trek – highlighting the best of Torres del Paine such as Grey Glacier, French Valley, and the Base of the Towers – is one of the World’s Classic Treks. You will be led by highly experienced and knowledgeable guides along spectacular trails, ending each day with spectacular sights, delicious meals, and comfortable nighttime accommodations.

  • A journey in the Discovery is a feast of intense, sensory experiences: the aroma of remote places, the texture of unknown things, the multicolor tapestry of nature, the accent of unheard languages, and the exquisite flavor of what has never before been tasted; that is the incomparable feeling of penetrating the secrets of other worlds, other lives.

  • Costa Rica rewards curiosity with color and life at every turn, and this journey with Lost World Adventures traces its living rhythms from cloud forest to coast. Your trip begins near San José, where the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation sets the tone for the week—an immersion in sustainability, local flavor, and warm hospitality. From the slopes overlooking the Central Valley, the landscape rolls outward in deep green folds of coffee and canopy, inviting exploration.

  • Take a boat trip on the Panama Canal led by an expert naturalist guide, a dugout canoe trip to an Embera Indian village in Chagres National Park, kayaking on the Chagres River and hiking the La Chunga Trail, a canopy zipline tour in the highland cloudforest of Chiriqui Province, a boat trip through the mangroves of Bastimentos National Park to Salt Creek, snorkeling, beach time at Boca del Drago.

  • Your eco-adventure begins with a river rafting trip down Costa Rica´s wildest and most scenic river. Get a different perspective of the rainforest as you literally fly through the canopy (a concept pioneered in Costa Rica)! Your certified naturalist guide will lead you as you venture into the highlands, to Arenal Volcano, whose steep conical slopes rise majestically out of the vast surrounding rainforest. After adventuring, a soak in the hot springs will feel wonderful.

  • Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the heart of Brazil’s wild side. This unique itinerary takes you deep into the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, and the vibrant ecotourism hub of Bonito. Prepare to immerse yourself in a world teeming with wildlife, where every day promises a new adventure. From tracking elusive jaguars to snorkeling in rivers so clear they feel like a natural aquarium, this trip is designed for those who seek to connect with nature on an intimate and unforgettable level.

Featured Hotels

  • Tierra Viva Valle Sagrado Urubamba Hotel is located as its name says in Urubamba, Peru, the heart of the Sacred Valley. It 50 minutes from the center of Cusco and only 10 minutes from Ollantaytambo, the starting point for exploring Machu Picchu and last train station before arriving at the wonderful citadel.

  • 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.

  • The CasaSur Recoleta hotel is located in the heart of the distinguished and emblematic Recoleta area of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The hotel is only a short walk away from luxurious art galleries, commercial centers, green spaces and interesting tourist attractions.

  • In the middle of an incomparable spot, painted with a range of colors that nature has whimsically combined, is the Hotel Tayka del Desierto, in the heart of the Siloli Desert in Bolivia. In harmony with this Andean landscape, Hotel Tayka del Desierto opens its doors to welcome visitors from all over the world

  • With a magnificent view of Lake Argentino, Design Suites Calafate in El Calafate, Argentina harmonizes perfectly with the Patagonian environment. Located close to town, with a commanding view of Lago Argentino, the Design Suites is a modern, stylish hotel, with an indoor swimming pool, full service spa and sauna.

  • Palacio Manco Capac by Ananay Hotels is a hotel built on what used to be a XIX century Peruvian republican mansion in San Cristobal, Cusco, Peru. Built on the foundations of Manco Capac’s original palace, this sumptuous house is surrounded by authentic Inca platforms and located behind the San Cristobal Church. Part of the palace wall is still standing and only a few meters away from the hotel.

  • The Stannum Boutique Hotel and Spa is located in the entertainment center of La Paz, Bolivia with easy access to cinema, restaurants, shops, banks, and ATMs. The hotel is just a few steps from the historic and business center in the heart of the city and relatively close to many tourist attractions.

  • Come discover ancient mystery with modern luxury at Chaa Creek Resort in San Ignacio, Belize. Since Chaa Creek’s inception in 1981, owners Mick & Lucy Fleming strove to coexist with nature while creating a true jungle experience & the result is an exquisite blend of natural beauty & man-made comforts.

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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