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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Cholon and Playa Blanca
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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Cholon and Playa Blanca

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Explore the pristine beaches of the Rosario and Barú islands during this day trip from Cartagena. Travel off the coast of Colombia via speedboat or standard boat (depending on the option selected) to the Corales del Rosario National Park. Swim and snorkel in the azure waters, relax on the soft sand beaches, and take in the picturesque natural surroundings. National park fees, lunch, and snorkel equipment are included.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD75.00
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All Inclusive Full-Day Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panamá City

All Inclusive Full-Day Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panamá City

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Escape Panama City on the newest and largest catamaran for a day of boating, swimming and dancing. During this 6-hour tour, you will swim on a beautiful virgin bay, visit the beach and the Island Village. Onboard the catamaran, enjoy sundecks, shaded areas, music, animation, morning snacks, lunch, and an open bar. This 6-hour tour is the perfect choice to avoid the afternoon tropical weather and have enough time for night plans.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD99.00
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Full day Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall and Hotsprings

Full day Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall and Hotsprings

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Discover the natural beauty of the La Fortuna region on an action-packed full-day tour that is ideal for people who enjoy outdoors activities. Go on hikes through lush rain forest; visit a butterfly garden and Maleku Indian village; take a dip at La Fortuna waterfall; look for wildlife; and view the Arenal Volcano. Top off the day with a cocktail and a relaxing soak in a natural hot water river.
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  • 11 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD89.00
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Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch
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Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch

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Get an overview of Rio's most important sights during this comprehensive 8-hour tour. With a local guide, travel through the Tijuca Forest, stopping at Paineiras to board transportation to the top of Corcovado, home of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Take the cable car from Urca up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, then eat lunch at one of the city's best steakhouses before visits to Maracanã Stadium and the Sambadrome. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included. 
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD144.00
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Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour

Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour

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Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD59.00
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Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru! Luxury buses!
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Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru! Luxury buses!

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Don’t let limited time in Lima stop you visiting Huacachina and Paracas. See the desert oasis and natural hotspots on a full-day tour, ideal for travelers short on time. After traveling to Paracas, you’ll embark on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, regularly compared to the Galapagos Island, to see colonies of sea lions and seals. Then, explore Huacachina desert in a dune buggy and go sand boarding. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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  • 18 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD139.00
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Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo

Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo

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Enjoy the thrill of this all-day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping on an exciting zipline tour, horseback riding through epic landscapes, and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD135.00
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Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

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Head out to the Sloth's Territory reserve, just outside of La Fortuna, to see the slow moving creatures in their natural habitat with this tour. You'll hike through the reserve, where you're likely to not only spot sloths, but also see a variety of other animals, including red frogs, porcupines, and even toucans. After your walk, you'll take a break to try some local fruits before returning to La Fortuna.
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  • Free Cancellation
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The Dream Of Fly Paragliding

The Dream Of Fly Paragliding

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This activity fulfills the objective of showing travelers the city of Medellin in a different way, where they are the ones who choose whether to live it in an extreme way or if they want to live it as a relaxing adventure with a beautiful view. We are pioneers of paragliding in Antioquia, APPI and UHSPHA international certificates, for 25 years in 1998, since I was 11 years old I fly and teach after my first 5 years of experience. We are the children of Heaven Short film that won in CANES at the European air festival, we are a foundation that rescues young people from drugs and violence in the BELLO sector and we transform them into PILOTS.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD55.00
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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour

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Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour. Follow an expert local guide through breathtaking scenery, rugged trails, and truly beautiful attractions. This is the perfect way to explore outside the city and see what makes Costa Rica a top attraction for nature lovers.
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  • 12 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD135.00
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Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.

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Rainbow Mountain may not be close to Cusco, but it's still possible to visit in just one day on this guided tour. This budget-friendly day trip option takes you to the spectacular summit of Rainbow Mountain on a full-day tour—a challenging trek enchanted by commentary from your guide.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD25.00
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Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands
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Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands

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Head to the Caribbean coast of Panama on a day trip from Panama City to the San Blas Islands. Traveling by boat check out a shipwreck and natural swimming pool, and enjoy the tropical scenery and atmosphere. Your tour includes breakfast, lunch, activities, and round-trip transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.
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  • 14 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD154.99
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Roatan Shore Excursion: Monkeys, Sloths, and Snorkel Adventure

Roatan Shore Excursion: Monkeys, Sloths, and Snorkel Adventure

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Discover Roatan wildlife on land and by sea on a shore excursion that combines animal watching and snorkeling. First, spot monkeys, sloths, and parrots in an animal sanctuary, then grab snorkeling equipment to explore the island’s gorgeous coral reef. Under the water, see anything from brilliant parrotfish to swaying fans in rainbow colors.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Inca Lagoon in Andes Mountain Range - Visit Local Vineyard with Tasting included

Inca Lagoon in Andes Mountain Range - Visit Local Vineyard with Tasting included

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Travel to the countryside outside of Santiago on this 9-hour tour of San Esteban Vineyard and Inca Lagoon. Gain insight into Chilean landscape and culture with the help of a guide, and travel through wine country and into the Andes in the comfort of a private vehicle.
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  • 11 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD119.00
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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

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Connect with the waters of Costa Rica by paddling down class II and III white waters of the Balsa River. This half-day, guided, white-water rafting tour includes equipment, instruction, safety briefing and ends with a delicious lunch served in a local restaurant. Feel the thrill and excitement as you glide six miles (10 kilometers) down the river flanked by lush the jungle filled with monkeys, tropical birds, and sloths.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD68.00
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ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco

ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco

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Peru’s Sacred Valley lies in the Andean Highlands—a landscape of rugged mountains, open plains, and soaring cliffs—and reaching the remote sites is a challenge. Choose a morning or afternoon half-day safari, and tackle the rough ground by powerful all-terrain quad bike. With your guide to lean the way, reach historic sites including Moray and Maras with ease, enjoy sweeping views across the Peruvian countryside, and learn of life here under Incan rule.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD40.00
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Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indigenous Village

Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indigenous Village

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Encountering traditional Embera communities in Chagres National Park is a memorable part of exploring Panama, but visiting the park with a large group can feel impersonal. Choose a private tour to set your own pace as you cruise a jungle river, hike to a waterfall, and see a performance of traditional song and dance, with round-trip transport from Panama City in the comfort of a private vehicle.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD119.00
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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic
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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic

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Visit the Cajón del Maipo area on this full-day tour from Santiago. Located southeast of the city, Cajón del Maipo is known for its massifs, hills, and rivers and is a great spot for nature lovers looking to explore some of Chile's great outdoors not too far from Santiago. You'll visit San Jose de Maipo to learn about the area's history, and then travel into the mountains and to a lake. A wine and picnic are provided.
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  • 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD35.90
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Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train, Safari Truck
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Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train, Safari Truck

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Spend the day exploring the Argentinian side of Iguazu Falls, including an adventure boat ride. Take a truck ride and a train ride through the subtropical rain forest and learn about the area through your guide's narration. Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Argentinian side (Puerto Iguazu) included.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD141.00
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Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

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Immerse yourself in the wild volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this full-day trekking tour. Set out on a moderate 3-hour hike through the jungle and keep a lookout for Howler monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Toucans, and Coatis along the way. Pass hissing fumaroles, volcanic craters, and bubbling mud pools, then cool off with a swim beneath the Oropendola Waterfall. After re-fuelling with a delicious lunch of Costa Rican cuisine, enjoy a soothing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Rio Negro.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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USD125.00
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Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin

Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin

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Enjoy a private tour of Guatape from Medellin. Tour the colorful streets of this colonial town and climb the Rock of Peñol for stunning views of the surrounding area. Cross the reservoir on a boat tour and visit Pablo Escobar’s former mansion, La Manuela; the town of Zócalos; and a charming church in Marinilla. Tour includes breakfast, lunch, travel insurance, transport, and entrance fees.
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  • 9 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD93.00
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Lake Gatun Wildlife Tour from Panama City

Lake Gatun Wildlife Tour from Panama City

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Observe the monkeys during this tour from Panama City. Round-trip transportation from Panama City hotels included. Morning or afternoon tour times available.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

Antigua ATV Sunset Tour

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See Antigua from above on this half-day ATV discovery tour, where you’ll journey up into the mountains on a quest to get the best view for sunset. You’ll start at El Cerro de la Cruz, the popular lookout spot, before heading to a local eco-lodge and avocado plantation in a little village in the mountains. You’ll then journey onto Hobbitenango, where you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another world.
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  • 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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USD63.00
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Small Group Tour: Cajon del Maipo with Hotsprings and Picnic - Includes Entrance
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Small Group Tour: Cajon del Maipo with Hotsprings and Picnic - Includes Entrance

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On one day in this guided tour. Visit the Cajón del Maipo famous for its hills, massifs, estuaries and rivers. This tour is for lovers of ecotourism, tranquility and fresh mountain air. Start the visit of San Jose de Maipo to learn the history and the folklore of this area. After that enjoy the best part of the tour to the hotsprings thermal pools with temperatures that vary between 25 degrees Celsius, in the lower pools, up to 55 degrees Celsius, the highest. The thermal baths are perfectly integrated with the wonderful mountain environment, being able to appreciate the majesty of the Andes mountain range. The waters are highly mineralized and have a series of healing properties, from the relief of rheumatic ailments, healing of dermal wounds, purification of toxins. All this with Picnic included (snacks cheeses, olives, salami, wine, juices, etc)
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  • 4 hours 20 minutes
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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Cholon and Playa Blanca
"It was such a fun excursion! Franklin and his team were the best crew. They took great care of us and made sure we had the best time ever."..."
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All Inclusive Full-Day Taboga Island Catamaran Tour from Panamá City
"Friendly staff, fun and relaxing. The music was good and we had fun with the dancing. The food could be improved."..."
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Full day Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall and Hotsprings
"LaFortuna Waterfall was exquisite. I loved swimming there. Carlos and Julian were excellent guides. The hot springs were very relaxing after a full day of hiking."..."
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Full Day in Rio: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Maracana and Selaron with Lunch
"Everything was well organized since the second I was picked up. We didn't have to wait in any lines at all. Our tour guide was super nice, explained the history of the city and each place we visited thoroughly. We met very nice people along the way!"..."
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Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour
"We had a great time on this tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We saw so many animals and really enjoyed the scope the guide had so we could see better. Great experience!"..."
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Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru! Luxury buses!
"One of the best values I've ever experienced with Viator. We certainly got more than what we paid for. Our guide Ricardo was fabulous!"..."
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Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo
"Tour was excellent!!! Action packed!! O enjoyed every minute. The tubing was the best for me since I’ve never experienced. Caesar our guide was amazing. I want to go again before I leave."..."
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Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory
"This was a great excursion, David made sure we saw several sloths and got pictures and videos. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and educational! Highly recommend!"..."
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The Dream Of Fly Paragliding
"We had the best time with the team! This was our first time. We bought the 15 min flight package with photos and left satisfied with our experience. Would highly recommend Dream Of Fly!"..."
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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
"Great excursion…. Plan for a full day. It was so so so worth it. The waterfalls and animals we saw were amazing. Pura Vida"..."
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Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Full Day.
"The guide herbert managed to keep everyone on time and explain everything very clear. Additional bonus the lunch buffet was very very good."..."
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Day Tour in San Blas Islands All Included Visiting 4 Islands
"Naidi Hernandez and the rest of the staff were wonderful. I enjoyed the tour and appreciated Naidi explanation of his culture."..."
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Roatan Shore Excursion: Monkeys, Sloths, and Snorkel Adventure
"We had a great time! It was one of the best parts of our trip there! The guides were so awesome and accommodating and really went out of there way to make the trip special for us! Definitely recommend:)"..."
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Inca Lagoon in Andes Mountain Range - Visit Local Vineyard with Tasting included
"A well organised day trip from Santiago to the Andes. The scenery is very picturesque and the visit to the winery is worth it. the views of the lake are breathtaking. Highly recommended. Our tour guide, despite his you age, was very knowledgeable and very communicative. Thank you Benjamin for a great tour."..."
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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
"Oscar was amazing with us in the raft. He had a great sense of humor and made the journey so enjoyable. We felt completely safe rafting down the difficult waters as he guided us the entire time. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to white water raft!"..."
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ATV Tour to Moray & Maras Salt Mines the Sacred Valley from Cusco
"Beautiful country side, fun ride on the ATVs. Mountain ranges are amazing, Inca ruins and salt mines are cool."..."
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Tour at the Chagres Rainforest and Embera Indigenous Village
"We were picked up on time. Our tour guide Esteban was very friendly, knowledgeable and self explanatory. We learned a lot of history. We loved our tour to the Embera Indigenous Village and the Chargers Rainforest. Highly recommend. My family and I had a great time."..."
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Small-Group Cajón del Maipo Full-Day Tour and Picnic
"Fantastic day out - Jamie our guide was amazing - a must do if you go to Santiago Early start but so worth it and we were lucky to see the condors flying too"..."
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Iguazu Falls Tour, Boat Ride, Train, Safari Truck
"This was an exciting, well-run tour. Deborah was an excellent and engaging bilingual tour guide, and helped us contact our onward transport when the tour ended. The boat experience was a definite highlight!"..."
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Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja
"They were very accommodating, as we added pickup at the last moment. The guides were very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this company."..."
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Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin
"This trip to Guatape was really nice. Jorge was the best guide, very friendly and catered to whatever we needed. Enjoyed climbing the rock. Though the boat ride isn’t very close to the rock for pics it’s always nice to be on the water."..."
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Lake Gatun Wildlife Tour from Panama City
"Great tour! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. We recommend this tour. The 2pm starts early enough to get dinner."..."
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Antigua ATV Sunset Tour
"I had so much fun!!! Gio was an excellent guide and mister man knew who to get that social media content 😊😜 no but really it was such a fun experience with beautiful sights, big smiles, and adrenaline!"..."
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Small Group Tour: Cajon del Maipo with Hotsprings and Picnic - Includes Entrance
"We had a fabulous day with Gonzalous. In addition to the Canyon and Hot Springs, we stopped at a chocolate shop and outdoor market. It was a long day but very beautiful. An experience of a lifetime."..."
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