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Flavors of Indonesia
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Flavors of Indonesia

By Myths and Mountains
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bali, Komodo National Park, Sacred Valley

Highlights

  • Explore Denpasar
  • Visit Klungkung, Besakih Temple
  • Visit Komodo National Park
  • Enjoy Cruise to Komodo Island

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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Culture, History & The Altiplano
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Culture, History & The Altiplano

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Copacabana, Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, San Cristobal, San Francisco, Sucre, Uyuni

Highlights

  • Explore La Paz
  • You will have an opportunity to explore Tiahuanco
  • Tour the World Heritage Sites of Sucre and Potosi.
  • Enjoy 3-hour ride to Copacabana, a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
  • Visit the impressive Royal Mint House, and continue to other attractions such as the Main Cathedral

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative, Religious

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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The Best of Argentina - Buenos Aires, The Andes and Iguazú Falls
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The Best of Argentina - Buenos Aires, The Andes and Iguazú Falls

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Bariloche, Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Iguazu Falls, Lake District, Los Glaciares National Park, Mendoza

Highlights

  • Visit the city through the exclusive Four Balconies of Buenos Aires.
  • Explore Mendoza
  • Visit the High Andes, location of the highest peak
  • Visit San Carlos de Bariloche
  • Drive to the city of El Calafate and see the Los Glaciares National Park
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Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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Across The Altiplano to The Atacama
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Across The Altiplano to The Atacama

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert, La Paz, San Cristobal, San Francisco, Santiago, Sucre, Uyuni, Valparaiso

Highlights

  • Opportunity to see World Heritage Site by U.N.E.S.C.O like Sucre and Valparaíso
  • Discover La Paz
  • You will be shown interesting aspects of the geological history of the Uyuni´s Salt Lake
  • Explore Atacama Desert, running over 600 miles between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, is one of the driest regions on earth
  • Visit the Cathedral Church of Santiago, rebuilt in 1748 on the very site where all four previous churches

Themes

Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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Touring Myanmar's Highlights
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Touring Myanmar's Highlights

By Myths and Mountains
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Bagan, Lake Inle, Mandalay, Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Highlights

  • Explore Yangon
  • Visit Taunggyi
  • Explore the town and take a 4-hour boat trip to Kyauk Gu U Min
  • Visit Flying Tiger Ma Shwe Wa

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, Train & Rail Journeys, Transformative, Photography

What travelers are saying

"It is a difficult job to make everybody happy all of the time, but you ladies do a superb job. We were definitely off the beaten path, and when following that path there are sometimes unexpected surprises, but every bump was handled beautifully."

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Easter Island and Patagonia
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Easter Island and Patagonia

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION
none
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Easter Island, Patagonia, Punta Arenas, Santiago, Torres del Paine National Park

Highlights

  • Explore impressive Andean massifs of Torres del Paine are surrounded by glaciers, waterfalls, lakes and lagoons
  • Visit Torres del Paine
  • Discover Santiago de Chile
  • Tour takes to Ahu Vinapu to find the ruins of two moais and one of the platforms bearing a striking resemblance

Themes

Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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A Dive Into Nature Tour
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A Dive Into Nature Tour

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Cotopaxi, Cuenca, Galapagos, Guayaquil, Isabela Island, Isla Santa Fe, Otavalo, Quito, Santa Cruz Island

Highlights

  • Visit the renowned market of the Otavalo Indian, industrious makers of the handicrafts
  • Explore Cuenca
  • Experience hiking in the El Cajas National Park, located on the high Andean paramo
  • Explore impressive James Island
  • Drive through Bartolomé Island (dry landing) for a hike to the summit
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Themes

50 plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Scuba Diving

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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Argentina Patagonia Adventure
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Argentina Patagonia Adventure

By Lost World Adventures - CAUTION
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

El Calafate, Lake District, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia

Highlights

  • Explore Argentina on this active adventure.
  • Visit the city through the exclusive Four Balconies of Buenos Aires
  • Explore El Calafate to Los Glaciares National Park.
  • Explore the myriad of hiking trails that weave throughout the Fitzroy massif.
  • Experience the hike to Los Glaciares National Park

Themes

Hiking & Walking, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Andrew stole our money ($22,000) that we paid for a luxury Ecuador / Peru vacation. He also stole $8,000 from our friend that was meeting us in South America. He first took our calls in 2020-2021, then disconnected all numbers. We went to the credit card company, and were unable to get a refund. He is a scammer. Beware! The trip was in April 2020, but I finished with the credit card company in May 2022."

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Homestays & Local Immersion Tour Selection Trips

  • Do your research and ask questions. Homestays can be a wonderful insight into local life, but occasionally hotels are falsely advertised as "home stays".
  • Be a courteous guest. Tidy up after yourself, and look out for house rules, such as taking your shoes off before entering. Your host should enjoy having you as much as you enjoy staying there!
  • Stretch beyond your comfort zone! You may encounter squat toilets, cold showers and strange new foods, but it's all part of the experience. And who knows, you may find you have a taste for boiled frog or fried crickets.
  • Spend time with your hosts. A homestay is more than simply renting a room - it is a chance to get involved with a family's way of life. And don't forget that the reason many people agree to host is to learn about your culture, too.

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