Approach Tours, known for its award-winning land-based journeys, is expanding into cruising with three signature itineraries that combine curated sailings and integrated pre- and post-cruise land programs. These new offerings extend the company’s expertise in immersive travel to some of the world’s most desired regions.
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Untamed Amazon and Ecuador
This itinerary pairs a seven-day land program in Ecuador with a seven-day river cruise along the Napo River into the Amazon. By allocating more time ashore and afloat in the region’s richest ecosystems, the trip offers extended wildlife viewing and deeper encounters with Amazonian flora, fauna and local cultures than many standard river cruises.
Savory France & The Rhône
Designed for food lovers, this seven-day Rhône sailing is framed by pre- and post-cruise stays in Lyon and Nice. The combined itinerary allows travelers to continue the culinary and cultural experience on land before and after the cruise, delivering a cohesive taste of the region that few Rhône operators currently provide.
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Costa Rica & Galápagos Islands
This journey begins with seven days exploring Costa Rica’s jungles, mountains and agricultural landscapes, then continues with a seven-day cruise through the Galápagos Islands. By combining both destinations into one cohesive adventure, the itinerary delivers varied ecosystems and abundant wildlife encounters, from sloths and monkeys to giant tortoises, sea lions and diverse birdlife.
Bookings are now open for departures beginning in early 2027. These new routes reflect Approach Tours’ focus on thoughtfully integrated travel experiences that blend on-land discovery with intimate sailing explorations.