The Best Private Trips to Book in the Americas

Ecuador might be small but it packs one hell of a punch with its diverse array of landscapes waiting to be tackled by adventurous explorers. This eight-day itinerary is an outdoorsy person’s dream, as we go horseback riding in Cotopaxi National Park, cycling along the Baños Waterfall Route and whitewater rafting down one of the Amazon’s main tributaries. Real adrenaline junkies will have a go at the Swing at the End of the World, while fine chocolate tasting, an Ecuadorian cooking class and a series of gorgeous country lodges will keep you refuelled and refreshed throughout the trip.

Ancient history and natural splendour sit side-by-side on this five-day getaway in Central America. Discover the cobbled streets and brightly painted barocco antiqueño buildings of Antigua, before taking a guided sunset trek on Pacaya volcano, where you’ll gorge on pizza and marshmallows cooked over molten lava. Guatemala is a hub for Mayan culture, so you’ll get to tour the ruins of Iximche and experience a traditional Mayan ceremony on day three. Our final destination is the serene crater lake of Atitlan, which you’ll get to zipline and kayak across.