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Many people who belong to a group, association, club, congregation or have a close knit group of friends are ideally suited for organizing escorted groups to travel to different destinations. Escorted tours offer the traveler the convenience of just sitting back and enjoying the trip as all the details are taken care of, from hotels […]
Escorted Journeys, Europe, Special Celebrations, Archaeology, Special Destinations, Educational, Shopping, Cultural, Music Events, Special Interest, Art / Architecture, Culinary / Wine Discoveries, Oktoberfest, Christmas Markets, Customized Programs, Religion, Judaism, Private Tour, Photography
Starting in September we are also operating a compact Amazon cruise of 5 days and 4 nights, The Amazon Odyssey. Our longer cruise, the Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon, is better! But if you are short on time, please join our Amazon Odyssey.
The Amazon Odyssey cruise visits some of the most essential […]
Cruise Expeditions, Adventure Expeditions, Escorted Journeys, South America, Brazil, Jungle, Active Travel, Ecological Travel, Educational, Nature / Ecology, Bird Watching, Amazon, River Cruises, Exploration Cruise, Photography
Discover the enchantment of Quito and the color of the highlands with an overnight excursion to the indigenous market and cultural sites if the Otavalo valleys. Then follow the magical Avenue of Volcanoes through the Andes to the port city of Guayaquil. Next, enjoy the magic of the Galapagos on this program that gives you […]
Cruise Expeditions, South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Special Destinations, Ecological Travel, Educational, Cultural, Nature / Ecology, Bird Watching, Family Vacation, Join-In Tour, Photography, Special Offers
A birding adventure with Harpy Eagle, Guianan Cock-of-the-rock and the Red Siskin. Venture into the wild, pristine and little know interior of Guyana for a birdwatchers dream. With over 800 species the country is full of birding opportunities, but this expedition is targeting three of Guyana’s specialties. The Harpy Eagle or “flying wolf” is […]
South America, Travel With the Experts, Guyana, Hiking, Active Travel, Bird Watching, Join-In Tour, Photography
A chain of lakes, forests, meadows and snow-covered volcanoes between the Bio-Bio river and the town of Puerto Montt gives shape to one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country of Chile.
Santiago is a delightful blend of 19th century Europe, Spanish colonial, and modern architecture in both downtown and the newly erected suburbs. […]
South America, Argentina, Chile, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Photography, Buenos Aires, Santiago
A chain of lakes, forests, meadows and snow-covered volcanoes between the Bio-Bio river and the town of Puerto Montt gives shape to one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country of Chile. Puerto Montt was settled by German colonists in the mid-19th century, and is one of Chile’s most important cities. It features middle-European […]
South America, Chile, Hiking, Active Travel, Nature / Ecology, Andean Region, Join-In Tour, Module, Photography
A chain of lakes, forests, meadows and snow-covered volcanoes between the Bio-Bio river and the town of Puerto Montt gives shape to one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country of Chile. Puerto Montt was settled by German colonists in the mid-19th century, and is one of Chile’s most important cities. It features middle-European […]
South America, Chile, Hiking, Active Travel, Nature / Ecology, Andean Region, Join-In Tour, Module, Photography, Lakes
The north of Chile is a singular landscape of solitary beaches, vast deserts and enormous perfectly conical volcanoes, where picturesque Andean villages, ruins of Pre-Columbian cultures and hauntingly abandonded nitrate mines live on. A new boutique hotel & spa created in San Pedro de Atacama. Owned and operated by the Purcell family of Hotel Portillo, […]
South America, Chile, Atacama Desert, Active Travel, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Surfing, Join-In Tour, Photography
The Anymara have existed in the Andes for over 2000 years. The region where they are now located, the Altiplano, was conquered by the Incas under Huayna Capac. It is most likely the Inca had a strong influence over the Anymara for some time. The architecture for which the Inca are noew known is modeled […]
South America, Chile, Atacama Desert, Trekking, Active Travel, Educational, Cultural, Art / Architecture, Join-In Tour, Photography, Altiplano
The north of Chile is a singular landscape of solitary beaches, vast deserts and enormous perfectly conical volcanoes, where picturesque Andean villages, ruins of Pre-Columbian cultures and hauntingly abandonded nitrate mines live on. Alto Atacama has created an All Inclusive Program where you can experience a big part of the desert, its oasis, the Altiplano, […]
South America, Archaeology, Chile, Atacama Desert, Educational, Cultural, Join-In Tour, Photography