Adventures

Take a 4-night trip and travel to the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle on this cruise expedition. Fly to Coca from Quito and board the M/V Manatee Amazon Explorer. Take a canoe ride to explore the Tiputini Rver inside Yasuni National Park. The next day, explore the pristine Cocaya River, and observe the flora and fauna of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. Visit the Jatuncocha, a major blackwater lake. The following day, meet the local people and learn about their culture. Finally, travel to Limoncocha Biological Reserve, before returning to Quito. Starting from $3175, including air from Quito, with weekly Monday departures.

Take a 10-night trip to Ecuador and visit the Galapagos Islands. From Miami, fly to Quito and visit the historical side of Ecuador, reaching back to its colonial roots. Transfer to Baltra Airport in the Galapagos Islands. Board your cruise and visit the islands, including South Plaza, Santa Fe, San Cristobal, Espanola, Floreana, and Santa Cruz. Along the way, see the flora and fauna, including night herons, sea lions, fiddler crabs, and lava gulls. See the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. Visit the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn from the science that has been pioneered on these islands. Finally, return to Quito before flying back to the US. Starting from $7165, including air, with departures from Miami every Saturday.

Take a 6-night trip and travel to Ecuador, with a cruise of discovery to the Galapagos Islands. Start in Quito, where you take a tour of the town and see its colonial history. From Quito, take a flight to Baltra Airport in the Galapagos. Board your Galapagos cruise and visit various islands of the Galapagos. See the vibrant flora and fauna that inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution. Enjoy the amenities of your cruise and optional snorkeling. Finally, return to Quito, before flying back to the US. Starting from $4425, including air, with departures from Miami every Saturday.

Take a 9-night trip and discover the gems of Brazil. Fly to Rio de Janeiro and visit Sugar Loaf Mountain, the 125-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer, and the famous beaches. Next, fly to Iguazu Falls, one of the world’s remarkable wonders. Then fly to colorful Salvador, visiting the waterfront and the Monserrat district for a bird’s-eye view of the town. Next, fly to Manaus, gateway to the Amazon region. Transfer to a boat for your ride to an Amazon jungle lodge, where you can make treks into the jungle and enjoy the lodge's exotic facilities. From there, take a boat back to Manaus and board a flight for Rio de Janeiro, where you spend a night before returning to the US. Starting from $4280, including air, with daily departures.

Take a 7-night trip and see the best that Argentina has to offer. Start in Buenos Aires for two days, where a panoramic tour of the city includes Plaza de Mayo and some of the city's historic and picturesque neighborhoods. In the evening, take time to enjoy an optional traditional dinner and tango show. The next day, fly to Iguazu Falls, one of the most remarkable natural wonders of the world, for a two-night stay and tours of the falls from the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Fly to Bariloche at the foothills of the Andes and take an excursion along the coast of Lake Nahuel Huapi to view the beautiful scenery. Also, enjoy a day at leisure for optional tours. Finally, transit through Buenos Aires for a night on your way back home. Starting from $2,999, including air, with daily departures.