The first morning of the expedition cruise brought us to Cape Horn. It was expected that the waters would be rough, but overall it didn't seem as bad as expected. I was glad to hear that the captain would allow the excursion to Cape Horn. We were given instructions as to boarding and disembarking the zodiacs. Once on Cape Horn, there are 160 steps up the side of the cliff to the top. At the top there are wood trails to the lighthouse, church and gift shop. Yes, gift shop. The winds picked up, and it was beginning to rain. To get back to the ship, you have to descend the steps; those wooden, wet and slippery steps. Going to Cape Horn was such a thrill. Once back on the ship, we warmed up until the afternoon excursion. In the afternoon we disembarked at Wulaia Bay, once home to Yamana tribe. Our guides gave us history on the area and explained how Charles Darwin and Captain Robert Fitzroy explored the island. In the 1800's, missionaries returned with a goal to ''civilize'' the tribe to European ways. Instead the way of life for the indigenous people would be destroyed. As of 1947 it is said that there were only 43 Yamana Indians alive. At Wulaia Bay, there was an option of two hikes, one coastal and one up to a ridge with a panoramic view of the bay. The hikes were followed with drinks on the shore. It allowed us time to reflect on the day and the surroundings.
The info on the website was laid out very well. I did some comparisons with other tours and found Adventure Life met a lot of what I wanted in an Antarctica trip at the cheapest price. Requested a quote on Claudia contacted me right away. She answered a lot of questions the I had via email even though she offered to discuss via phone call. I’m more of an email person so appreciated how she accommodated that and answered all my questions. And when I was ready to book, she quickly got the ball rolling with getting our spots reserved on the trip my friend and I wanted. Thanks again, Claudia!
Hazel Araza
10 hours ago
(1) great information on the website and throughout all the "materials." (2) Jane Packer is great: knowledgeable, responsive, takes a personal interest and tone, seems to care about the customer as a person not a sale.
Larry Bethune
18 hours ago
great people doing a wonderful job to make our voyages happen.
trudy
1 day ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
2 days ago
Adventure Life is my favorite travel company due to their genuine care for their customers. They make every effort to ensure a wonderful travel experience for you. Their personal touch really gives the customer a lot of confidence with their travel plans and the trip leaders are always outstanding. They are truly consistent and accountable with the great service they provide. I can't thank Adventure Life enough for the incredible trips I have enjoyed thanks to them and their attention to detail.