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Climb higher, dive deeper

Active & adventure travel

Plan a private adventure trip through Latin America and the Caribbean, with trusted local guides, wild terrain, and hands-on experiences built around your pace.

Where thrills meet comfort

Volcano treks, whitewater & ancient caves

Some people come to unwind. You come to feel your heart pound – and then unwind. Latin America & the Caribbean is one giant playground, from A to Zipline, and the best part is you never have to choose between thrills and comfort. Raft the whitewater of Costa Rica's Pacuare River, hike overnight up Guatemala's Acatenango Volcano to watch neighboring Fuego light up the night sky, or tube through ancient Maya caves in Belize. Adventure by day, a little luxury by night. Sign us up.

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Volcano hikes, mountain trails & overnight treks

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Reef snorkeling or diving, surfing & coastal kayaking

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Forest zip lines, whitewater rafting & rides on horseback

People rafting on a river surrounded by rocky banks and dense green forest under a cloudy sky. Costa Rica whitewater rafting on Pacuare River.

A starting point for your perfect escape

Choose your own adventure

We're good company, and we give great advice

Why travel with Osaviva?

We handle the fine print.

Inca Trail permits sell out months ahead, and Acatenango is climbed with a guide. We lock in the permits and guides so you can focus on the climb.

Matched to your level.

Weekend hiker or marathoner? We pair you with activities and guides that push you just the right amount.

Big days, soft landings.

A hot spring after the volcano, a massage after the trek, a fire going after a day in the Patagonian wind. Adventure by day, a little luxury by night.

Don't take our word for it

What our clients say

We zip lined in the jungles, white water rafted down a class 4 river, rode ATV's to hidden waterfalls, watched monkeys play in the trees.

Aly Small

United States

Costa Rica

Go. Trust me.

★★★★★

And when you're unsure if you really want to go waterfall rappelling or not - go. Trust me.

Rhett and Sarah

United States

Incredibly clear water

★★★★★

Other couples experienced white water rafting in murky water and our trip was so fun with incredibly clear water.

Sara T

Canada

Adventurous, yet relaxing

★★★★★

This was the most adventurous, yet relaxing stress free vacation.

customer

United States

Our top picks

Where to stay

Pacuare Lodge

Pacuare River Gorge

Pacuare Lodge is Boena's flagship property, hidden along the banks of the Pacuare River within a protected rainforest reserve. Most guests arrive by whitewater raft, following one of Costa Rica's most celebrated rivers to a 20-suite lodge surrounded by primary rainforest. Costa Rican-owned and operated, Pacuare has helped shape the country's reputation for conservation-minded luxury travel.

Costa Rica

Turneffe Island Resort, private island, Belize

Turneffe Island Resort

Private Island

Turneffe Island Resort occupies a private island within Turneffe Atoll, one of the Caribbean's largest and least developed coral atolls. Beachfront rooms, suites, and villas sit only steps from the sea, while world-class diving, snorkeling, fly fishing, and offshore adventures begin directly from the dock. Tides, weather, and the reef determine the pace of each day.

Belize

Rancho Santana

Emerald Coast

Five beaches and 2,700 acres of Pacific coastline make Rancho Santana more like a private coastal estate than a conventional resort. The 17-room Inn, condos, casitas, and private homes spread across the property, with surf, riding, hiking, and four dining venues all within the gates.

Nicaragua

One&Only Mandarina

One&Only Mandarina

Riviera Nayarit

Treehouses and villas disappear into steep tropical forest above the Pacific at One&Only Mandarina. Each has a private pool, while beaches, jungle, riding trails, and extensive family facilities spread across the larger reserve. The scale is substantial, but accommodations remain remarkably private.

Mexico

Mashpi Lodge Choco Mindo Ecuador

Mashpi Lodge

Mashpi Reserve

Mashpi Lodge places 20 Wayra Rooms and three Yaku Suites behind floor-to-ceiling glass in a private Ecuadorian cloud-forest reserve. Guided expeditions, waterfalls, research, observation platforms, and the Dragonfly canopy gondola are included in the lodge experience.

Ecuador & Galápagos

Explora Valle Sagrado

Explora Valle Sagrado

Sacred Valley

Explora Valle Sagrado places 44 rooms and six suites on a former agricultural estate beside the Urubamba River. More than 40 guided explorations, meals, transfers, a restored colonial bath house, outdoor pool, saunas, and hot tubs are included in the expedition format.

Peru

Awasi Atacama Chile

Awasi Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama

Awasi Atacama places 12 circular adobe suites around a private courtyard in central San Pedro. Every suite receives a private guide and four-wheel-drive vehicle, allowing desert days to be planned entirely around individual interests, pace, and altitude.

Chile

Explora El Chaltén

Explora El Chaltén

El Chaltén

Explora El Chaltén places 17 rooms and three suites inside the private Los Huemules Conservation Reserve north of town. More than 30 guided explorations, all meals, transfers, five outdoor hot tubs, two saunas, and direct access to quieter trails create a complete Fitz Roy expedition.

Argentina

When we plan a trip

Pursuits of wonder

Adventures here are inseparable from the terrain. Dive beneath the Yucatán, climb above Guatemala’s cloud line, paddle among Galápagos wildlife, or follow local guides into rainforest, desert, and high-altitude terrain. This is travel measured in trail miles, paddle strokes, descents, and early starts.

Mexico cenote diving

Beneath the forest floor

Cenote diving in Mexico

Dive into the flooded limestone caverns of the Yucatán Peninsula, where clear freshwater reveals stalactites, rock passages, and shafts of sunlight beneath the forest floor. Experiences range from open-water cenotes suitable for newer divers to technical cave systems requiring specialist training.

Guatemala Acatenango summit volcano

Above the cloud line

Volcano trekking in Guatemala

Climb Acatenango for close views of neighboring Fuego, one of Guatemala’s most active volcanoes. Most trips involve a demanding overnight ascent, a mountainside camp, and an early summit push before descending toward Antigua.

Horses on the plains

In the saddle

Riding with gauchos in Argentina

Travel on horseback through estancia country with riders who know its rivers, grasslands, and mountain trails. Depending on the region, days might cross the Pampas, the Andean foothills around Mendoza, or the open landscapes of northern Patagonia.

Surfer holding a board on the beach at sunset

Sun, sand & sea

Surfing Nicaragua’s Pacific coast

Nicaragua’s southern Pacific coast is known for warm water, consistent swell, and offshore winds created by Lake Nicaragua. Surf around Popoyo, Playa Santana, or quieter breaks selected according to your ability and the day’s conditions.

Waterfall rappelling in the Costa Rican rainforest

Into jungle canyons

Waterfall rappelling in Costa Rica

Descend a series of rainforest canyons near Arenal, moving between waterfalls, rock walls, and short jungle trails. Guides manage the ropes and equipment, making the experience accessible to first-time rappellers as well as more confident adventurers.

Ecuador Paramo trekking

High-altitude lakes & landscapes

Hiking the Andean páramo

Walk through one of the world’s highest tropical ecosystems. Colombia and Ecuador’s páramo landscapes are marked by cold mist, peat-rich wetlands, high-altitude lakes, and frailejones adapted to store water in their thick leaves.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

The things adventurers ask us most, from fitness levels to the gear worth packing. Have a question we haven't covered? Send it to

info@osaviva.com.

More FAQ
How fit do I need to be?

That depends on what you choose. Ziplining and snorkeling suit most people. The classic Inca Trail covers about 42 km over four days and climbs to 4,215 m. Acatenango gains roughly 1,500 m in a single day.

Do I need permits?

For some trails, yes. Inca Trail permits are capped each day and sell out months ahead for May to September, and the trail closes every February. Torres del Paine's W Trek needs campsite or refugio reservations in advance.

How do I prepare for altitude?

Give yourself two or three days around 2,500 to 3,000 m before any big hike, drink plenty of water, and go easy on alcohol at first. Altitude can affect anyone, however fit.

Does my travel insurance cover this?

Check the policy. Many standard plans exclude diving, high-altitude trekking or whitewater rafting unless you add them.

Should I bring my own gear?

Operators supply helmets, harnesses, rafts and dive equipment. Bring broken-in hiking boots, layers and a rain jacket. If you have your own dive computer or mask, bring those too.

Are there minimum ages?

Operators set their own. Scuba certification starts at 10, and whitewater rafting on bigger rivers is often 12 and up.