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Our Most Popular Trip: Two of South America’s most spectacular destinations in one itinerary
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The best of Patagonia on both sides of the border
Days: 8 | From: $4,990/per person
Explore this fascinating country's most iconic sites
Days: 9 | From: $4,690/per person
Explore Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls & Rio de Janeiro all in one trip
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Visit Costa Rica's highlights and the beautiful, remote Osa Peninsula
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Explore the pristine jungles of Belize, Mayan ruins, and idyllic Caribbean islands
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Experience the highlights of this fascinating and culturally rich country
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Combine the pristine rainforest and barrier reef of Belize with striking Guatemalan ruins
Days: 10 | From: $9,790/per person
The best of South Africa: a world class safari, spectacular Cape Town, plus magnificent Victoria [...]
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Track the Great Migration through the breathtaking landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania
Days: 8 | From: $7,250/per person
Experience Rwanda's gentle mountain gorillas in the wild, and discover its varied wildlife and lush [...]
Days: 11 | From: $12,950/per person
From the renowned Okavango Delta to extraordinary Hwange National Park via Victoria Falls
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Get to know the classic parts of Vietnam
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Temples, Taj, and Tigers: see quintessential India on this immersive journey
Days: 10 | From: $5,560/per person
The highlights of Bangkok, northern Thailand, and the southern beaches
Days: 16 | From: $19,200/per person
An immersive exploration of the art, culture, and history of Japan
Days: 10 | From: $9,625/per person
The Best of Italy: Venice, Florence & Rome
Days: 11 | From: $8,495/per person
An Extraordinary Private Journey from Barcelona to Andalucía via Madrid
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France: An Extraordinary Private Journey from Paris to the castles of the Loire Valley and [...]
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An extraordinary alpine journey from Zurich to Zermatt
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One of the most classic of Arctic programs, with polar bears and magnificent scenery.
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The most popular and classic Antarctica cruise option
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Follow the herds of the Great Migration through some of Africa's most iconic safari destinations [...]
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Posted by Vaya Adventures on January 6th, 2014
One of my favorite spots in the Galapagos Islands is Punta Vicente Roca. At the northern end of the Bolivar Channel, a calm passage between the western islands of Isabela and Fernandina, Punta Vicente Roca’s volcanic coastline is home to a plethora of unique and photogenic birds, including Galapagos Penguins, Blue-Footed Boobies, and Flightless Cormorants…. Read Full Post
Posted by Jim Lutz on December 20th, 2013
During the week of November 18-22 I had the good fortune to attend the International Galapagos Tour Operators Association’s Five Star Guiding in Five Days course at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora. The course was led by Sam Ham, who is a renowned guide training expert, and Tom O’Brien, a highly experienced and knowledgeable… Read Full Post
Posted by Rachel Harris on December 20th, 2013
Microfinance has proven to be a powerful engine of change in the fight against global poverty. The idea is that with a small loan for use as startup capital, individuals who have no collateral and are considered “not credit-worthy” by traditional financial institutions will be able to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. … Read Full Post
Posted by James Kinard on November 28th, 2013
A few years ago, bumping along an unpaved road in Argentine Patagonia, I found myself reflecting on just how different this desolate grassland was from my urban home in Oakland, California. We passed a gaucho trotting along on his horse, hours from any sign of civilization, and I wondered about his lifestyle. Was his way of… Read Full Post
Posted by Vaya Adventures on November 18th, 2013
What is it about the geographic extremes of the earth that appeal to us so much as human beings? Several years ago, while teaching and traveling in India, I visited one of these extreme sites: Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India, where the the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean converge. … Read Full Post
Posted by Vaya Adventures on June 26th, 2013
While preparing for a recent trip to the Mindo Cloud Forest in Ecuador, one of the most bird species-rich areas of the world, with over 450 species of birds, I stumbled across a book by David M. White and Susan M. Guyette entitled Zen Birding which reminded me of my experiences with macaws in Peru. … Read Full Post
Posted by nick on May 4th, 2013
Even the Rain is at once a deeply political message and a gripping tale. It tells the story of a Spanish and Mexican film crew who are trying to make a movie about the truth behind Columbus’ arrival in the new world; the ugly truth about Spanish exploitation of the Indians. The irony of the… Read Full Post
Posted by nick on April 14th, 2013
It pays to know at least a little bit about the history of a place before you visit it, and wars are a good place to start. They shape fortunes and borders but they also form memories and national grudges. Here are three post-independence wars in South America that are still important today. Falklands War… Read Full Post