Immerse yourself in the ecosystems of Belize by staying at a rainforest station in the jungle and on a tropical island. Hike and explore wildlife and botany at the Blue Creek Rainforest Station before taking a boat to South Water Caye, where you may snorkel, study marine plankton or explore mangrove habitats.

Delve into the ecological diversity of Costa Rica as you discover rainforests, volcanoes and hot springs. Visit a banana plantation, take an excursion to Tortuguero National Park—famous as a rare turtle breeding ground—kayak along Lake Arenal and admire the magnificent La Fortuna Waterfall.

Costa Rica is known for its stunning ecological terrain formed by active volcanoes, forested mountains and palm-lined beaches. In the Arenal Region, the Poás Volcano and hot springs welcome you. Whitewater rafting in Sarapiquí, hikes through La Fortuna Waterfall in Monteverde and experiential learning activities all create one amazing trip.

Discover the cultural and scientific achievements of Peru’s lost Incan civilization. Begin in Lima, home to notable museums and landmarks, including the Plaza Mayor. Then explore Cuzco’s awe-inspiring Sacsayhuaman Fortress and Pisac’s Sacred Valley of the Incas before arriving in the “lost city” of Machu Picchu, filled with mysterious architectural wonders.

Destination: ecological paradise. Follow Charles Darwin’s footsteps on the archipelago declared a national park to protect its unique fauna, including giant Galápagos tortoises, iguanas, penguins, flightless cormorants and Darwin’s 13 species of finches. Additionally, see the world’s highest active volcano and get acquainted with the culture as you participate in volunteer work in Ecuador.

Gain an insider’s perspective of life in Argentina as you explore vibrant Buenos Aires, from the Plaza de Mayo to the Parana Delta. Join a traditional Fiesta Gaucha before continuing on to take in the breathtaking Iguaçu Falls at the Argentina and Brazil border.