Southwind Adventures offers 10 trips/accommodations
Highlands Heritage Tour
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Highlands Heritage Tour
La Paz Airport, Bolivia
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14 Days • from $4,945* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures The ancestors of today's Andean dwellers developed a culture and belief system uniquely adapted to their world which reflected their deep connection to Pachamama, or the mother earth, and their respect for the towering, glacier-clad peaks which so strongly influenced their lives. Indian customs blend mystical traditions of the past with elements from the beliefs of later conquering peoples like the Spanish colonists, forming the heritage of native peoples in the Bolivian and Peruvian highlands today. Imbued with a magical… more |
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New! Peru Amazon Cruise
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New! Peru Amazon Cruise
Lima Airport, Lima, Peru
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10 Days • from $6,275* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures The mystique and allure of the Amazon beckons those who are fascinated with the natural world. The Peruvian Amazon is home to the most biologically diverse wildlife on earth with 293 species of mammals; over 3,000 species of colorful, tropical birds and butterflies; myriad insects, reptiles and amphibians; and waters rich with an abundance of fish and aquatic wonders such as the pink river dolphin. Over 25,000 plant species have been identified in Amazonia, and it is hypothesized that at… more |
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Tambopata Amazon Wildlife
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Tambopata Amazon Wildlife
Lima Airport, Lima, Peru
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8 Days • from $2,265* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures The forests of southeastern Peru represent some of the most pristine sections of western Amazonia. Primary lowland rainforests and savannahs meet cloud and elfin forests and natural forces such as rocky rapids and lofty glacier peaks protect the region from incursions by man. This amazing juxtaposition of climates creates an astounding array of natural habitats, unsurpassed in the world in terms of biodiversity as well as scenic beauty. The Tambopata Macaw Research Center (TRC) is located in the heart of… more |
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Manu Rainforest Adventure
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Manu Rainforest Adventure
Lima Airport, Lima, Peru
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12 Days • from $4,435* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures At more than 4.6 million acres (approx. the size of the state of Massachusetts), Manu National Park, in southeastern Peru, is the second largest tropical rainforest reserve on earth and the most important park in the Amazon! Although only 100 miles from Cusco and Machu Picchu, its natural geographical features include one of the world’s largest mountain ranges, the impassable rapids of the Madeira River, and a jungle-covered divide, helping to maintain Manu’s isolation as well as preserving its incredible… more |
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Amazon Rainforest Cruise aboard the M/Y Tucano
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Amazon Rainforest Cruise aboard the M/Y Tucano
Manaus Airport, Brazil
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11 Days • from $4,225* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures The Amazon, the world's mightiest river, is a tale of exploration, beckoning adventurers since Francisco de Orellana first sailed its length to the Atlantic Ocean in 1542. The Amazon basin creates the earth's largest tropical forest (2.3 million square miles) holding a promise for the planet's future in its abundant wildlife and natural resources. One thousand miles from its mouth, the Amazon River is still almost 7 miles wide near Manaus, Brazil! This exciting natural history expedition-style cruise was specifically… more |
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Lake District Odyssey
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Lake District Odyssey
Airport near Puerto Montt, Chile
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11 Days • from $4,995* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures This exciting adventure features the best of Chile & Argentina's Lake District, one of the most arrestingly beautiful destinations in the world! Rolling hills and valleys caress the Pacific before soaring inland to snow-glazed volcanos. Quaint farms and villages, with strong northern European influences, are carved out of dense, temperate rainforest, lush with bamboo, rhubarb and fuchsia. Dazzling blue lakes embrace tracts of unspoiled forest, rich river estuaries and flower-strewn alpine meadows, all showcased in some of South America's oldest… more |
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Ultimate Brazil
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Ultimate Brazil
Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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14 Days • from $5,345* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures South America’s largest nation is a delightful, often-overlooked destination for nature and cultural tourism. Encompassing climatic zones ranging from tropical to temperate, the country’s diverse ecosystems include some of the earth's most inspiring wildlands-the Amazon, spectacular Iguaçu Falls, the Atlantic rainforest and mile-upon-mile of gorgeous beaches. Like its landscapes, Brazil’s cultures are equally varied, running the gamut from cosmopolitan and chic to rural and indigenous. Influences from European, African, and Indian populations are manifested in the unique traditions found in… more |
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Galápagos Wildlife Odyssey
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Galápagos Wildlife Odyssey
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days • from $4,885* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures Galápagos National Park straddles the equator 600 miles west of Ecuador's Pacific coast. Undisturbed for centuries and isolated from the mainland, unusual species of birds, plants, reptiles and some mammals developed on the rocky, volcanic atolls of the Enchanted Isles. Darwin's visit and subsequent studies of the islands' flora and fauna in 1835 contributed to the formulation of his theory on the evolution of species and brought this fascinating ecosystem to the attention of the world. The park, Ecuador's largest,… more |
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New! Galápagos Wildlife Odyssey Aboard The M/Y La Pinta
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New! Galápagos Wildlife Odyssey Aboard The M/Y La Pinta
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days • from $7,115* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures This upgraded version of our classic program offers a superior value in the archipelago, featuring a comprehensive 8-day itinerary, aboard one of the finest vessels in the islands, the M/Y La Pinta. This generously proportioned all-First-Class ship with a small yacht atmosphere offers the highest levels of comfort, safety and service and is an ideal base of exploration of these remarkable islands.Starting with an overnight in Quito, our first day is spent in the Lake District of Ecuador visiting with… more |
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New! Choquequirao Exploratory Trek
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New! Choquequirao Exploratory Trek
Lima Airport, Lima, Peru
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9 Days • from $3,125* per person
Provider: Southwind Adventures The Vilcabamba region is so rugged that it was here the rebel Inca, Manco Capac, took refuge from the conquistadores and staged his uprisings against the Spanish. It is bordered by stunning rivers (the Urubamba, Apurimac, and Cosireni) and the high peaks of the Cordillera Vilcabamba, with dense forest falling away to the Amazon Basin. The region is so geographically convoluted that some authors have referred to it as an “inland island” cut off from the rest of the country.… more |
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