Great trip. Full on pace, would have to skip activities to slow down! A cultural and nature trip. Guatemala was my favourite country; the Mayan history and culture. The archeological site at Copan adds to the diversity of experiences on this trip. As well the more recent history of regime change in Nicaragua. The Spanish colonial architecture was highlighted at all destinations, quaint hotels. Nature’s beauty and wild life was showcased throughout. Overall, a diversity of experiences filled the two weeks!
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Villa
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
San Jose, Antigua, Suchitoto, Co
San Jose, Antigua, Suchitoto, Copan, Guatemala City, Panajachel, Monteverde, Granada, Lake Nicaragua, Leon, Cerro Negro
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This trip combines our most comprehensive adventure through Peru with an immersive experience on the Galapagos Islands to become a breathtaking 30-day tour through ancient cities and beautiful landscapes. Cruise deep into the Amazon and spend two nights in jungle lodges, stay with a local family on Lake Titicaca’s floating islands, explore Colca Canyon and reach the famed Inca city of Machu Picchu by trek or train. Just when you think it can’t get any more amazing, prepare to have your mind blown all over on the Galapagos Islands. Encounter colourful, bizarre and beautiful wildlife and traverse volcanic landscapes. Walk among giant tortoises, hike to the top of a volcano on Isla Isabela and fall in love with sea lions.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Home-stay
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, Lima, Puno, Cusco, Inca T
Quito, Lima, Puno, Cusco, Inca Trail, Amazon Jungle, Mt Pisco, Puerto Quito, Galapagos Islands, San Cristobal Island, Isla Isabela, Isla Santa Cruz, Arequipa, Chivay
We want to thank you for creating an amazing itinerary with spectacular scenery and wonderful hotels. Additionally, the domestic and international flights, and transfers were seamless and the guides, for the most part, exceeded our expectations. They were knowledgeable and attentive and made us feel extremely comfortable in the foreign environments we experienced along the way. We will not hesitate to recommend you and to anyone interested in visiting your beautiful country.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Tent
Age Range
1-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Ushua
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego National Park
All in all, we were really delighted with the service that we received from you. Thanks!
Our favourite part of the trip was the week we spent in the North West driving ourselves. We would definitely like to do that again and spend more time in some of the villages and towns.
Feedback and thoughts on the various activities and places we stayed and visited: I have written reviews on TripAdvisor for most of them, you can find me under the username fractal if youd like to read them
We liked all the hotels we stayed in. Each one was just right for its location and suited us perfectly. If we had to pick, probably our two favourites were Hacienda de Molinos in Molinos and Finca Adalgisa in Chacras de Coria.
Hacienda de Molinos had great charm and the food was excellent. We loved our room and would have liked to have spent a couple of days there. The Vinas de Cafayate had great views and the room was nice. The food in their restaurant was also quite good.. The Design Suites Hotel in Salta was great.our room on our first couple of nights was nicer than the room we had when we returned.the first room had a better view. The breakfasts were a little boring.
La Comarca in Purmamarca was really nice. It had great views of the mountains and was spacious.
One thing we did notice..Argentina is a wine country and yet only one or two of the hotels had wine glasses in the rooms.we had to ask!!
The agents on the ground were mostly very good.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Salta, Cafayate, Calchaquies Val
Salta, Cafayate, Calchaquies Valley, Calchaqui Valley
Join us on this nine-day group tour to discover the historic and natural landmarks of Peru. Starting from Lima, this tour will take you to Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno and Lake Titicaca before returning back to Lima.
Sample the delights of the Peruvian capital city of Lima. Walk on the cobblestone streets of Cusco and see the incredible landscapes of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Lose yourself among the ruins of Machu Picchu and travel to the spectacular Lake Titicaca, the world's highest navigable lake. And see the Quechua people whose life sways to the rhythm of the quena and the charango. Discover their customs and traditions.
Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more details.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Home-stay
Age Range
6-70 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Puno
Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lima, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Aguas Calientes, Luquina
My trip to Patagonia was one of the best that I have ever done. The landscapes and the people were something that I would never forget. El Calafate was absolutely beautiful, full of lakes and glaciers. Perito Moreno Glacier is unique and a must if you are travelling to Argentina. I also booked the full day tour to El Chalten, which is very nice but I would have preferred to stay for a few nights in the village to do some of the treks in the area but I did not have many days. I stayed at Hotel Mirador del Lago which has amazing views of Argentino lake. Torres del Paine National Park was equally amazing. Our guide Lucas was incredible and very knowledgeable. Hotel Altiplanico was so beautiful. 100% recommend this tour.
Trekking and HikingExplorer
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel
Age Range
1-99 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park, Puerto Natales, Perito Moreno Glacier, El Calafate, Punta Arenas
This was one of the best "Discovery" tours I have been on with Explore. It felt like a real adventure, with the excursions to the volcanoes Cotopaxi and Chimborazo and the boat trips on the Napo river, a tributary of the Amazon. Our tour leader, Fabian, and driver, William, were both excellent. The accommodation was generally very good, with the exception being the Riobamba hotel. I find the comments by a previous reviewer about the current power outages in Ecuador to be absurd. The outages were a mild inconvenience (to us - although I pity the Ecuadorian people) but there were absolutely no security or food safety issues as a result. When I travel in (e.g.) South America I don't expect everything to be just like it is in my cosy Western European home! My one criticism of this trip is that there were far too many shopping stops that were thinly disguised as "cultural visits" - I counted at least ten of these. The number should be at least halved. I mean, what on earth do painted balsa wood parrots have to do with the culture of Ecuador? Or carved nut kernels, for that matter?
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, Guayaquil, Riobamba, Cuen
Quito, Guayaquil, Riobamba, Cuenca, Otavalo, Peguche, Cotopaxi National Park, Tena, Misahualli, Misicocha, Banos
Indulge yourself! This Colchagua three-day wine and dine tour is the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a weekend of wine and fine cuisine or the ideal romantic getaway with your partner.
Spend three days in the beautiful valley of Colchagua. Fill your time with wine tastings, strolls through the vineyards, sampling the fine dining, and even a horseback ride if you choose. Personalize your trip by choosing either to spend the night in a boutique hotel in the Santa Cruz area or enjoying nature in a cosy countryside lodge.
The Colchagua Valley is located approximately 180 km south of Santiago and is one of Chile's best-known wine areas! The area has won various awards for their full-bodied cabernet sauvignons, malbecs, merlots, syrahs and carménères. Despite a calm rural oasis atmosphere, the area has a rich culture and history. Come and experience this wonderful region!
Join us on this six-day, group tour that is the perfect combination of two amazing destinations in Argentina: Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, and El Calafate, a town near the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
We will pick you up on arrival in Ushuaia. Visit Tierra del Fuego National Park and see Bahia Lapataia as well as Lake Roca among other highlights before returning to the city to enjoy a Beagle Channel navigation by boat. See Bird´s Island, Sea Lion´s Island and Les Eclareirs Lighthouse.
Head for El Calafate, home to the incredible Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentino Lake and Los Glaciares National Park. See Perito Moreno and explore Los Glaciares before its time to head home.
Please note that domestic flights and national park entrance fees are not included in the tour price. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
National parks
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
11-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
El Calafate, Ushuaia, Patagonia
El Calafate, Ushuaia, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier
Salkantay Trek is a popular alternative to the very-crowded classic Inca Trail. It offers more distance, more mountains, more scenery, and a wider variety of landscapes, but still concludes with a visit to the iconic city of Machu Picchu. As the route does not have as many regulations as the Inca Trail, this also means that it can provide a “back door” trek to Machu Picchu when Inca Trail permits are sold out. This new itinerary, Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu via Llaqtapata, includes the highlights of the other Salkantay trek, but avoids many of the areas that are becoming crowded with other trekkers.
This trip is fully-inclusive, including a guide, accommodation, meals and transportation.
Duration: 5 days/4 nights
Distance trekked: about 50km
Elevation: 1900-4600m
Difficulty: Moderate
Crowds: Moderate
Trekking and HikingMountains
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Our guides Roberto and Mauricio were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our trek of the W. The guides were knowledgeable, timely, informative, and a ton of fun! Patagonia is filled with endless beauty. Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
16-80 yrs
Operated in
english, spanish
Destinations
Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park, Santiago, Camping Laguna Azul, Camp Los Cuernos, Camp Paine Grande, Camp Grey, Puerto Natales
Raise a glass of mezcal to the diversity of Mexico, then embrace ‘pura vida’ (the simple life) in the rainforests and on the beaches of Costa Rica. Discover history in the ruins of Chichen Itza, then visit a contemporary Maya village to see how ancient Mesoamerican traditions have evolved. Savour simple fare during lunch with a Zapotec family and sip smoky mezcal at a distillery in Oaxaca. See the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, visit an organic family-owned farm producing some of the best coffee in the world and learn from a local naturalist guide on a hike through lush landscapes. Explore sloth country (AKA Manuel Antonio National Park) and match their leisurely pace as you relax among natural splendour of Costa Rica. Ancient cultures, incredible food, wildlife and wilderness – this 24-day trip has it all.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Mexico City, San Jose, Palenque
Mexico City, San Jose, Palenque, Merida, Playa Del Carmen, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Copey District, Oaxaca, Salina Cruz, San Cristobal De Las Casas
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A very varied trip with a full and exciting itinerary. So much to see and such interesting places to visit. All of our guides had extensive knowledge and Myriam in particular went beyond expectation to provide us with a deep insight into the social and economic history of this exciting country.
A dream made real!
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Quito, Guayaquil, Sierra Negra
Quito, Guayaquil, Sierra Negra, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Fe Island, Tortuga Bay, Otavalo, Laguna Cuicocha, Mindo, Cotopaxi National Park, Galapagos Islands, Puerto Villamil
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