South America

Wild Galapagos Escape
You’ll walk up-close among lively colonies of wildlife, all legendary for their lack of fear—see marine iguanas, frigate birds, blue-footed boobies, the famous giant tortoises, and more.

The Mighty Amazon & Incan Empire
Experience life along the river with visits to traditional villages whose inhabitants find sustenance by the bounty of the jungle and the river that feeds it.

The Galapagos Islands: 8 Days of Wonder & Amazement
Observe with remarkable proximity the diversity of endemic species such as the Nazca, red- and blue-footed boobies; giant tortoises; Santa Fe land iguanas; and the famous Darwin’s finches.

Machu Picchu to the Galapagos 2023
Discover Machu Picchu, the stunning “Lost City of the Incas,” staying at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, just yards from the entrance to the ruins.

Patagonian Frontiers: Argentina and Chile by Land & Sea 2023
Spend three nights in breathtaking Torres del Paine National Park, a 700-square-mile UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

Galápagos Aboard National Geographic Endeavour II
Walk among birds that have no instinct to flee humans: blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, albatrosses, and Darwin’s finches.

Panama and Colombia: Exploring the Caribbean Coast
With over 1,900 species of bird—more than any other country—and an astonishing 450 mammals, Colombia unquestionably contains the greatest biodiversity by area on the planet.

Machu Picchu to the Galapagos [waitlist only]
Discover Machu Picchu, the stunning “Lost City of the Incas,” staying at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, just yards from the entrance to the ruins.
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Meet the enrichment lecturers who accompany many of our tours and offer fascinating educational details to take your vacation to the next level.