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

  • This classic 6-day program to the lost kingdom of the Chachapoyas features visits the huge mountaintop temple and fortress of Kuelap, the tombs at Karajia, the Leymebamba museum with its collection of 200 mummies, the Revash tombs and the towering waterfall of Gocta.

  • Discover the fabled island of Tierra del Fuego and cruise the wild and beautiful Fuegian Archipelago on this adventurous six-night journey by land and sea across the bottom of Patagonia. The first tour of its kind, the expedition starts with a ferry crossing of the Strait of Magellan and a drive across the pampas to a king penguin colony near Porviner before crossing into Argentina.

  • Quepos is primarily a gateway town into the popular Manuel Antonio National Park. It is very tourism-oriented, having many bars, restaurants, and a vivacious night life. Here you can also find world-class big game fishing.

  • This immersive 9-day journey across Panama with Lost World Adventures traces the country’s defining contrasts—from the historic locks of the Panama Canal to the cloud forests of the Chiriquí Highlands and the secluded Pacific islands of Boca Brava.

  • 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.

  • Experience Panama in a very active and adventurous way! With many fun outdoor activities that require good physical condition you get to know the beauty of this country on this active adventure tour.

Featured Hotels

  • Hosteria La Estepa in El Calafate, Argentina is a 1700 square meter site, a replica of the typical Patagonian homes built in the early 20th century. The snack bar, bar/lounge and the living room have a view of the Argentino Lake. At 316 kilometers from Río Gallegos, capital of the province of Santa Cruz, is the city of El Calafate.

  • 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.

  • The La Comarca Hotel is located at the beautiful town of Purmamarca, Argentina. Purmamarca is the heart of the mythical Quebrada de Humauaca and was declared World Heritage site by UNESCO. The town is just 50 Km. away from Jujuy and 120 Km away from the city of Salta.

  • During your stay at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge in Costa Rica, you will be immersed in exuberant vegetation and pristine habitat where you will get to know the most intimate secrets of the region. An extension of 80 hectares contains a wealth of fascinating and unique flora and fauna. More than 140 species, many of them are unique in Costa Rica, makes this place a birdwatcher's dream.

  • Featuring free WiFi, Hostería Los Barrancos offers accommodations in El Calafate, Argentina. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

  • Cooled by ever-present breezes and framed by the forest, Hotel Rio Perdido is a sanctuary of well-being, and the true embodiment of Costa Rica’s legendary pura vida. You’ll find us in Guanacaste province, on the western side of Costa Rica; though just an hour’s drive from Liberia, our resort is a hidden gem, unspoiled and waiting to be discovered. We’ve designed the hotel to be in perfect harmony with our surroundings, and have taken great care to preserve our environment and its precious resources – while simultaneously proving a wonderfully comfortable experience.

  • 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.

  • The Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro is located in the main square of the Trujillo, Peru's historic center, overlooking the cathedral. In the restoration of this historic Mansion, they have strived to maintain the highest level of comfort and luxury for guests, while preserving its colonial architecture, style and decoration.

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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