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

  • A trip through the tastes of Uruguay... special experiences of the Uruguayan gastronomy including olive oil and wine tastings, regional products and traditional dishes of the country. You will be riding from one place to the other meeting different Uruguayan chefs who will introduce you to the local secrets of the fresh local ingredients used in both the contemporary and traditional local recipes of Uruguay.

  • Embark on an unforgettable 10-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Chile, a journey designed to immerse you in the vibrant culture of Santiago and the raw, untamed beauty of Patagonia. This meticulously crafted itinerary blends urban exploration with thrilling outdoor excursions, offering a diverse experience for every type of traveler.

  • After your first night at one of Managua's better hotels you will travel to the lovely colonial city of Granada where you will be staying at an upscale ecolodge located on a private island on Lake Nicaragua. Then transfer to the southern Pacific coast where you will spend three nights relaxing in the quiet uncrowded Tola area on the Pacific coast.

  • High up above the clouds that cloak the folds, valleys, mountains and forests of the Central Andes of Colombia is one of the country’s most stunning national parks. Los Nevados Natural National Park is home to over 8 volcanic structures – a mixture of active, dormant, extinct volcanoes, 3 of which are glacier capped at over 16,500 feet and all of which provide the dramatic backdrop to a trekking adventure like no other.

  • This 13-day 3-Guianas Budget Tour offers travelers a rare chance to explore three of South America’s least-visited regions—Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Each distinct in culture, language, and history, yet linked by geography and a shared colonial past. Designed for value-minded adventurers, this journey combines natural wonders, indigenous traditions, and European heritage with comfortable accommodations and efficient logistics across borders that few travelers ever cross.

  • Start in the colonial town of Antigua. A suggested Fair Trade Coffee tour will introduce you the small independent coffee growers and the local families who own and operate them. Along with a local guide you will learn all about the complete process. Other optional tours from Antigua include a private walking tour of the city, hiking or mountain biking through the Antigua Valley, visits to the workshops of local artisans.

Featured Hotels

  • Finca Adalgisa Wine Hotel, Vineyard and Winery is an early 20th century manor house and vineyard estate in the heart of the premier wine-growing region of Argentina. It is a charming family home converted in 2001 by Gabriela Furlotti,a third generation Argentine-Italian, into the first boutique hotel and finca in Mendoza.

  • Experience Costa Rica like never before at JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The hotel’s elegant offerings will transport you to a tropical paradise. Discover the natural beauty of Guanacaste when you head to the beach and learn how to surf, or take in the gorgeous views while perfecting your swing on the 18-hole golf course.

  • Arenas Del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort is located adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Guest rooms, apartments and suites offer spectacular ocean views, upscale dining in two hotel restaurants with a focus on fresh local products and personalized service that exceeds expectations.

  • Jarké, which in the Shelknam language means sparks of fire, is a warm and welcoming place that will make your visit to Ushuaia, Argentina a unique and unforgettable experience. Patagonia Jarké features interconnected rooms, continental breakfast, Wi-fi Internet, fully equipped private bathrooms, excellent views of the Beagle Channel and much more.

  • The Casa Andina Premium Puno is perched on the edge of Lake Titicaca in Puno, Peru and offers guests extraordinary views at 3,800m (12,500 ft) above sea level. Unique among Puno hotels, oxygen is available in all rooms (a bonus for guests having difficulty adapting to the high altitude).

  • 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.

  • The Windsor Copa Hotel is located in Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, within walking distance to the beach and the subway station. The hotel is walking distance from Copacabana beach and near Ipanema beach. Thus, you may access the best of both enjoying the most beautiful tourist attractions in Rio. The hotel offers the best options, whether on a business or leisure visit, for a more accessible trip with all the comfort and quality of Windsor Hotels.

  • The Hotel Fonda Vela is located in the heart of Monteverde, Costa Rica. The views of the Gulf of Nicoya from the hotel's 4,200 foot elevation are spectacular. Surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, buildings are an attractive part of the lush, tropical mountainside.

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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