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 true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos. Ortelius was built in Gdynia, Poland in 1989, was named Marina Svetaeva, and served as a special purpose vessel for the Russian Academy of Science.
Discover the heart of Central America on a romantic and historic journey through Nicaragua. This specially curated itinerary blends the rich, colonial heritage of Granada with the serene natural beauty of the Pacific coast, offering a perfect escape for couples seeking both adventure and relaxation. Prepare to immerse yourselves in a world of vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences.
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.
The SouthWild Reserve covers 3,025 hectares (7,467 acres), making it the largest privately-owned Jaguar conservation area on the Three Brothers River, the most Jaguar-rich watershed in the world. This reserve also includes 100% of the neighboring, Jaguar-packed "Black Channel" ("Corixo Negro" in Portuguese}, a locality that appears on many online Jaguar reports.
Begin in Rio de Janeiro with a private tour of the city, Corcovado Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain. Leisure time in Rio can be spent at the legendary beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. Fly to Foz de Iguaçú, home to one of the most beautiful ecological reserves of the planet and where you find one of the most spectacular views of the world, the Iguaçú Falls. You will explore the falls on both the Brazilian and Argentinean sides.
Featured Hotels
Located along Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast, Si Como No is a uniquely special resort and wildlife refuge that sits atop one of the most idyllic hillsides in Manuel Antonio. The resort's lush jungle terraces and brilliantly vivid gardens overlook the sparkling ocean just above world-renown Manuel Antonio National Park.
For travelers passionate about nature and biodiversity, it doesn't get better — anywhere in the world — than the Tambopata Research Center lodge in Peru's Amazon jungle. Tambopata Research Center is the only lodge that lies within the Tambopata National Reserve, making it one of the most remote lodges in South America.
Trogon Lodge is located in the area known as Savegre Valley in the small town of San Gerardo de Dota, province of San Jose, Costa Rica. Trogon Lodge is located at 87 km from San Jose, approximately 2- 2 ½ hours driving time, heading south-east of the capital city on the Pan-American highway. As one drives up, marvelous views appear before your eyes, carrot & potato plantations, the countryside, and on a clear day, scenic views of the Province of Cartago and Valley.
Hosteria El Pilar is located 9 miles from El Chalten on the Rio Blanco in Argentina. The family-run property offers 9 rooms with private facilities, customized service, and wonderful views. Hostería El Pilar is located in De las Vueltas river valley 17 km away from El Chaltén (Province of Santa Cruz) where the Eléctrico river flows into the De las Vueltas river.
Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa sits on the edge of the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru. The only hotel in Urubamba with a private train station to Machu Picchu, Tambo del Inka goes to every length to ensure an indelible stay. The hotel offers refined dining, a therapeutic spa and premier fitness center, along with an emerald lagoon and blooming riverside gardens.
The Rincón del Socorro Lodge is a 12,000-hectare former cattle ranch located on the edge of the Iberá wetlands in Argentina that has been made into a nature reserve. The main house at Rincón del Socorro has a large indoor living room, a screened veranda living room, a large indoor dining room, a terrace dining area, and a children's game room.
The Amerian Portal del Iguazu is located just a few meters from the Hito Tres Fronteras (Three Frontiers) with a stunning view of the confluence of the Iguazú and Paraná rivers in Puerto Iguazu, Argentina. The hotel has 102 rooms, 2 Bars, Gourmet Restaurant, an outdoor barbecue area, and a hall for events and conventions.
Hosteria Pampa Linda Lodge in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina is a warm refuge for the mountain life enthusiast. The Vereertbrugghen family, who have been running Pampa Linda for three generations, invite guests to enjoy all the comfortable facilities and unique quality service which has always characterized this lodge.
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