Adventure Travel South America » Ecuador, Argentina, Peru, Brazil

Galapagos Islands Cruises

The classic and traditional mode for visiting the Galapagos. Take your choice of yachts for as few as eight and as many as 80. One week cruises visit a number of islands and National Park visitor sites.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations, Yachting and Barging
WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: From $3225
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Galapagos Islands Cruises

Inca Magic: The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco

Machu Picchu and More - Visit vibrant and mythical Peru on this cultural holiday to the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Peru, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: From $1200
DURATION: From 5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Inca Magic: The Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco

Peru | Salkantay Lodge to Lodge

While some visitors spend a day hiking the Inca Trail to reach Machu Picchu, this adventure includes a weeklong lodge-to-lodge trek along a path much less traveled but by many accounts, more scenic and exclusive than the Inca Trail itself.

Acclimate with a hike to a spectacular glacial lake in Soraypampa
Circle Humanity Peak taking in 360-degree views of the snow-capped Vilcabamba Range and Salkantay Valley
Traverse lush bamboo forests, avocado orchards and coffee plantations in Santa Teresa River Valley
Hike Llactapata pass for jaw-dropping views(that most never see) of Machu Picchu from the Southwest
Meet an Andean family and learn the culture and age-old traditions of the locals in Lucmabamba
Watch the day break over Machu Picchu and explore the ruins with a private guide
Take a well-earned a dip in a natural hot spring and enjoy a restful night’s sleep in the comfort of your enchanting mountain lodge

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Peru, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: $2,850
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Machu Picchu Salkantay Lodge to Lodge

An Adventure in The Clouds: Birds, Butterflies & Orchids

Birds, butterflies & orchids of the cloud forest.

Hidden deep in the emerald green Andean cloud forests of Ecuador are confetti clouds of colorful butterflies, the fluttering wings of hummingbirds, and tiny jewel-like orchids clinging to centuries-old trees. A hike at Cotopaxi, the world´s highest active volcano, will literally take your breath away.

Indulge your lust for wildlife in some of the country´s least-known private reserves - no crowds of humans, just plenty of flora and fauna. Stay in remote eco-lodges and cozy haciendas, hike to waterfalls and crater lakes, relax in hot springs, and discover the best of natural Ecuador!

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: January, March, May
FROM: $2,395.00
DURATION: 10 days
AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners

Best of Patagonia

Cruise the Beagle Channel and hike on Gable Island, enjoy day hikes with local guides, observe wildlife and photograph spectacular Patagonian landscapes based from local inns and estancias.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations
WHERE: Argentina, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December
FROM: $4550
DURATION: 10 days
AUDIENCE: Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Best of Patagonia

Peru’s Secret Corners: Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon & Arequipa

Three unique spots in Peru make for one spectacular experience.

The wealth and sophistication of the legendary Inca people has lured many anthropologists and archaeologists to this Andean nation in a quest to understand the Inca’s advanced ways. This journey shows you the rich variety that makes up Peru, one of the NEW Seven Wonders of the World! Explore the myriad of floating islands in Lake Titicaca, gasp at the deepest canyon in the world, Colca Canyon, and wander the white-walled streets of colonial Arequipa. Our guides are English-speaking Peruvians who share their personal insights into the past and present of this astonishing region. Price includes internal flights.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Peru, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: Contact us for availability
FROM: $2,995.00 per person
DURATION: 10 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!

Equator Escape: Luxury at Hacienda Cusin

Just minutes from the world-famous Otavalo Indian market, the romantic and deluxe Hacienda Cusin is a secret hideaway nestled in the Andean foothills. Celebrities and royalty alike have chosen Cusin as their luxurious base for travels in Ecuador. Once you step foot inside its courtyard gates, you'll know why. Dine by koi fountains filled with fragrant rosebuds, explore nooks and crannies, look for the hidden doorway, or head to the village for exquisite handicrafts. Return to your antique-filled room after dinner, and you'll be greeted by a roaring blaze in your very own kiva fireplace.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: Contact us for availability
FROM: $1,495.00 per person
DURATION: 6 days
AUDIENCE: For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!

Galapagos Unbound

The only Galapagos Islands Adventure that includes camping on two island beaches and exploration by sea kayak. Winner of National Geographic Traveler's "Tour of a Lifetime." See wildlife up close while paddling, hike to an active volcano, snorkel with fish and sea lions and much more...

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration, Wildlife, Safaris and Photography Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Ecuador, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: All year
FROM: From $3690
DURATION: 11 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Galapagos Adventure Tour

The Northwest Passage: A Glimpse into Salta’s Villages & Landscapes

Here´s your chance to see Argentina´s legendary Northwest Passage- soaring canyons, remote villages, stunning landscapes. In Buenos Aires, you´ll get to know this vibrant city inside out. Fly north to Salta, known for its colonial architecture, cobble-stoned streets, and soaring mountains. Stop at a local market to pick up ingredients for your very own cooking class. Head to the Iruya countryside to wander pre-historic caves, lagoons and canyons. We´ve included two nights in a small mountain refugio (accessible only by a full day hike) where most likely you´ll only run into friendly villagers who thrive in high altitude living and artisans who create intricate earn a living creating beautiful ponchos.

ACTIVITY: Walking & Hiking Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Argentina, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: January, March, November
FROM: $2,895.00 pp based on 2 people
DURATION: 10 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners

The Magic of Machu Picchu: Budget, Classic & Connoisseur Versions

Machu Picchu – you’ll never forget it!

Here's an unforgettable getaway to Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley that allows you to experience all of the amazing sights… cobblestone streets, an architectural marvel, and the incredible Andes. We've also included a private city tour of Lima, including the Gold Museum, and a hotel dayroom so that you have time to relax before catching your late night flight back home.

Choose from three accommodation levels: Budget – 3-star moderate hotels; Classic – upscale hotels; Connoisseur – luxury abounds at the Orient Express or Casa Andina Private Collection hotels.

ACTIVITY: Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Peru, SOUTH AMERICA
AVAILABILITY: January, April, July, October
FROM: $1,795.00
DURATION: 15 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners