Welcome back to easy travel in Costa Rica
The staff at Southern Explorations recently returned from Costa Rica and looked at how we could fine-tune our trips. As always, we came back with a logbook of notes to compare with feedback from recent Southern Explorations travelers. We’ve made some adjustments to our popular Costa Rica tours that we can’t wait to share with…
Jon’s Recent Trip to Peru on the Inca Trail Lodge to Lodge
Inca Trail Lodge to Lodge Hiking Tour Find hospitality off the beaten path with this one-of-a-kind excursion from Southern Explorations. Combine an exclusive look at five distinct, remote ecosystems at high elevation in the Andes Mountains of Peru, paired with the comfort of intimate mountain lodges on this lodge-to-lodge trip along the Incan Trail. There’s…
The Experience Gift, A Trip To South America for the Holidays
Give your loved one a gift that will endure time and distance with a trip to South America for the holidays . The memories of a visit to Central or South America will endure long past that new tablet or InstantPot (which, to be fair, is a handy kitchen tool), spurring smiles and great stories…
Welcome to the Family: Explora Lodge El Chalten In Patagonia
Southern Explorations is excited to announce a new magnificent lodging option near El Chalten for Patagonian explorers at Explora Lodge El Chalten In Patagonia . Nestled in the breathtaking mountains in the heart of Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park , Explora El Chalten is conveniently located near the trailheads of some of Argentina’s most legendary…
Chile & Argentina are OPEN!
We have great news for everyone who has been pining for a trip to Chile or a trip to Argentina : Chile has opened their borders as of October 1 st and Argentina will open beginning November 1 st . We are ecstatic by the timing of these border openings as the summer travel season…
Costa Rica Travel Awaits You!
Bask in the warm Costa Rican sun without having to share it with the crowds. Costa Rica’s tropical paradise is welcoming visitors who want to take advantage of the uncrowded beaches and rainforests to enjoy sparkling aquamarine waters, lush green plant life and the unique wildlife that call this Central American paradise home. Costa Rica’s…
The Galapagos is Now
The Galapagos Islands, secluded in the Pacific Ocean six-hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador, have long enticed intrepid travelers and wildlife aficionados. The unique ecosystem that fascinated Darwin with its pristine waters and rare wildlife can be visited in a way not seen in decades: undisturbed. Thanks to thorough Covid-19 protocols, testing and vaccination,…
Introducing the Aqua Nera Amazon Cruise
Although much of the Amazon jungle is still nearly impenetrable and unexplored by all but its local indigenous people, Amazon river cruises provide a window into this still mysterious gem. Stepping aboard the Aqua Nera for your Amazon cruise means leaving much of the world behind as you wind your way upriver into one of…
2021 The Inca Trail is Open
We Are Back on the Inca Trail The Inca Trail has reopened and Peru has eased travel restrictions, giving you a rare chance to experience the Inca Trail with very few others on it. We are thrilled to be back on the Trail and we’ve never seen it like this in all our years of…
Can You Picture Yourself In Antarctica
If you’re anything like me and my team, you’ve been dreaming of spending time in far off places. These past few weeks, we’ve been focusing our attention on Antarctica. The reason? Antarctica is one of the trips our guests book months and even years in advance. So, while we await the end of the pandemic,…
A Once-In-A-Century Galapagos Travel Opportunity
The world is starting to re-open and some destinations are once again welcoming visitors! With the gradual reopening, and limitations on the numbers of tourists, this is a rare opportunity to explore the Galapagos Islands in a way they’ve never been experienced before. Right now, the Galapagos Islands, which recently reached 100% vaccination for all…
Giving You Space
It was great hearing from so many of you via last month’s survey, in which we asked about your hopes for returning to travel in the future and your health and safety concerns for that return. A huge thank you goes out to everyone who took a couple minutes to answer our three simple survey…
