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-- Argentina Glacier Adventure --
Courtney Family (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Dec 2007)
The itinerary was excellent. It was perfect to have the tour of the Perito Moreno glacier follow the four days of trekking. The views were spectacular. It was a great experience that our family will always remember.
Michelle Haas (Argentina Glacier Adventure 8-Day, Feb 2007)
Pedro was awesome! Such a friendly guy-very informed on the park and its geography-he was always smiling and even sang and danced a bit. The cooks were great; again really friendly. Porters always got things to the next destination safe and camp was set up great. I can't really say enough about Pedro. I have already told friends to ask specifically for him if they end up booking this trip!
Michael and Edith-Nicole Cameron (Argentina Glacier Adventure 8-Day, Dec 2006)
The Glacier Adventure Tour was truly fantastic. I would defintely recommend this tour.
John O'Neill (Argentina Glacier Adventure 8-Day, Dec 2006)
Our Adventure tour was absolutely great and Adventure Life's efforts to get me to my subsequent destination, room reservations, etc. could not have been better.
Mary Schomer (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Mar 2006)
The trip was wonderful - very well run with very supportive guides. I was very nervous about my ability to keep up with the group, as this was a very strenuous trekking trip. But our guide was so reassuring and encouraging. He went the extra mile and more! His enthusiasm was infectious. The environment was pristine and I think it might stay that way because the guides transmit such strong feelings for the purity of their environment.
Mike Sos (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Ushuaia, Mar 2006)
The trip was better than what I had imagined. Phenomenal scenery and wonderful people!
Teresa Weinstein (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Feb 2006)
Everything was very organized and on time. We knew exactly what to expect. Our guides were fantastic - knowledgeable and friendly. They went out of their way to make sure everything was satisfactory.
Louise Paton (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Jan 2006)
We loved the trek, had lots of fun, and took some great photos. Our local crew was very friendly and helpful.
Edward and Kandy Hutman (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Jan 2006)
Here's the most amazing thing.... At home, I have aches and pains in a knee and in my lower back. But walking many, many, wonderful hours each day in Patagonia amongst mountains, rivers, lagoons and glacial moraines, these aches and pains disappeared! It was as though I had lubricated my joints and everything worked much better. Maybe it was the pristine water that we filled our bottles with - fresh from glacial melt - that was so good for us. Whatever it was, I loved the outcome!
Neal Paxon (Argentina Glacier Adventure and Iguazu Falls, Nov 2005)
The guides in Patagonia were fabulous and gave excellent support, particularly Pedro Fina whom we worked with the most. The food and lodging were great -I loved the tour.
Linda Plaut (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Dec 2005)
We were tremendously pleased with the trip and the services provided. We loved hiking in both countries. In Argentina, we especially enjoyed our views of Fitzroy and the hiking to Lago Sucia. We also enjoyed the experiences of using crampons to hike on Torre Glacier and on Perito Moreno Glacier. It was nice having the time to see Perito Moreno up close and from many different levels. In Chile, the hike up the French Valley and the stunning hike to the base of Torres del Paine were highlights.
Debra Reynolds Hammerschlag and Steven Hammerschla (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Ushuaia, Apr 2005)
The trip exceeded our expectations! Everything was well planned. We felt that our vacation time was efficiently used and we didn't waste a lot of time waiting around. Absolutely perfect! Thank you.
Santokh Sigh and Surita Sidhu (Argentina Glacier Adventure Private Tour, Mar 2005)
The tour was fantastic! We really appreciate your flexibility in organizing a private tour for us. Our guide and the local staff were amazing! They really made the trip.
Karen Kolln (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Jan 2005)
Overall it was one of the best experiences of my entire life! Our group got along really well together, but what really made the tour was our phenomenal guide! The itinerary was wonderful and we were blessed with spectacular weather. Our guide and all the others that helped with the tour were super! The Argentinean people are so warm, helpful, open, and eager to meet you! In all, the tour was much more than I expected!
Leila Fujii (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Jan 2005)
I really liked the small group size. Adventure Life did a fabulous job of putting the tour together. I had such a great time!
Kara Hedges (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Feb 2005)
The tour was a great experience! Our guide was fantastic. He was a real expert and very knowledgeable about the area.
Rich Stegina (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Feb 2005)
The Argentina Glacier Adventure will stick out as a life-long memory! I appreciate all the up-front planning that Adventure Life put into the trip. It was the perfect balance of being organized without feeling controlled or overly commercial. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone seeking an adventure of a lifetime. I can safely say that everyone on the trip was totally blown away with the sites, the accommodations, and the feeling of getting away from the daily stresses. The sights of the glaciers were incredible, as well as the hikes to view Mt. Fitz Roy. Our guide did a great job of being professional while allowing us the ability to go at our own pace.
Scot Travers (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Jan 2004)
The tour was excellent! Our guide, Frederico, was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable, well organized, and had a great sense of humor. Frederico was a big part of what made the tour special. The local crews were all great, very friendly and professional. I was very happy with the overall tour experience and would recommend it to my friends. Patagonia is simply a fabulous, friendly place to go.
Janis Blanton (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Feb 2004)
The local crews on the tour were as good as they get. Our country and hiking guides were great and always looking after us.
Jonathan & Christine Lyons (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Mar 2004)
The hotels and inns were all well-located and comfortable. The local guides were the best part of our trip.. In Chalten, Gabriel was just perfect. The cook on the trek did a great job- food was good and plentiful (and hot!). This was the first time we ever took a trip and didn't make the arrangements ourselves. It was clear within the first few days that we could have never had such a full experience without the expertise and support of your local guides. The trip was perfectly suited to our level of activity. Great long hikes but at a good pace. We'd have come back thinner if the steaks weren't so great! We've been lucky to see a lot of beautiful places, and Patagonia tops them all.
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-- Awesome Argentina --
Michael and Kurt Metscher (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2007)
We had excellent guides at each location and the tour was well put together. We had a great time. It was really more than we expected. The brochures and web pages did not do it justice.
Scotty Folger (Awesome Argentina, Feb 2007)
Jenny and Jessica were both helpful and enthusiastic which got me excited about my trip. Leoni, who was with us the last three days in Valdez, was superb. The food on the trek was excellent. They accommodated for dietary choices such as vegetarian or vegetarian with fish. This trip was great and I would recommend it in a heartbeat!
Jeff Sherz and Rachel Mele (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2007)
Our guide, Leon, who led us through the Peninsula Valley, deserves special mention. He arranged our itinerary for maximum impact and was extremely knowledgeable and attentive.
This trip through Iguazu Falls was also remarkable-especially as we knew nothing of the repelling or zip lines that awaited us. Also very special was the glacier mini-trekking in El Calafate. We had never had crampons before or had this type of exhilarating opportunity and experience.
We had a wonderful time. Argentineans were helpful and quite appealing. If the world were not so big we would definitely go back. Great trip!
Dave Voelker (Awesome Argentina, Dec 2006)
This tour was everything I expected!
John Tibbals (Awesome Argentina, Nov 2006)
Overall, this was an excellent tour. The friendliness and enthusiasm of the tour leaders and local guides was excellent-especially Marko Doctorovich on Peninsula Valdes.
Barry and Donna Burtis (Awesome Argentina, Nov 2006)
We particularly enjoyed our visits to the Punta Tombo penguin colony, our visit to the Valdes Peninsula, and the mini-trekking excursion out onto the glacier at Los Glaciares National Park. In each case the visits were exciting and made better and more enjoyable by the pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful guides.
Anne Teicher (Peninsula Valdez and Ushuaia Custom Tour, Feb 2006)
We fell in love with Patagonia. We walked among the penguins, sat on the beach watching elephant seals molt, and learned more about the wildlife - flora and fauna - than I would have imagined. The country was beautiful and the guides we had made this a very special trip.
Linda Leikin (Awesome Argentina Custom Tour, Apr 2005)
We had an absolutely fabulous trip to Argentina. Of particular note are the tour guides in Ushuaia - they are fantastic! They are incredibly nice, extremely knowledgeable, and great cooks.
Kenneth and Charlene Bunger (Awesome Argentina + Mare Australis, Feb 2005)
The tour was great! The ship crew and also our guides were wonderful. They were always helpful, fun and professional.
Wendy and Ken Keaton (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2005)
Our Awesome Argentina trip was, frankly, one of The Great Vacations! We had some great adventures, met some wonderful people, encountered magnificent natural beauties, and explored a fascinating culture. Food, accommodations, transportation, and the organization and care put into planning the trip were all beyond reproach.
Jeralyn O'Brien (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2005)
Adventure Life put together a great trip, did all the planning and work, and I just enjoyed! It really was an awesome trip and I would definitely be interested in traveling with your company again!
Paula and Alton Fraiser (Awesome Argentina, Dec 2004)
The tour was wonderful! I especially loved the penguin colony and the chance to walk among the birds. This trip makes me want to return to Argentina to see more!
Barbara and Charles Hume (Awesome Argentina, Dec 2004)
The trip was well organized and we had a great time! Thanks for arranging a really memorable trip.
Mary Satterlee (Awesome Argentina, Jan 2004)
This is an incredible country. The private nature of our tours and transfers was wonderful! The tour guides were also excellent.
Monique Garsaud (Awesome Argentina, Jan 2004)
Overall our trip was fabulous. Our local tour guides, in particular in Ushuaia, were outstanding. We were quite pleased to have tours with guides who genuinely loved Patagonia and appreciated our visit to their homeland. They were extremely knowledgeable. The trip was amazing; I'd do it again!
Cynthia, Elwood, & Scott Barnes and Jacqueline Jar (Awesome Argentina, Feb 2004)
The trip was awesome! The tour operators were outstanding, and especially those in the Peninsula Valdes area. Our tour guide Federico and driver Lido were by far the best. They were both knowledgeable, friendly, caring, and went out of their way to make sure that the four of us were comfortable, at ease, and that we were seeing and doing the things that interested us. We have, and will continue to recommend you to all our friends and acquaintances. Good show!
Ellen Grayson & Eric Rosenberg (Tierra del Fuego & El Calafate Custom, Mar 2004)
Our tour was really excellent. The hotels were wonderful overall, and we had very good experiences with the guides in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and El Calafate. Our contact in Buenos Aires was particularly good. She helped us through any difficulties we might have had during the tour.
Mary Ann and Ron Gebhart (Awesome Argentina + Iguazu Falls, Nov 2004)
Nov 20-Dec 2, 2004
My son, Ron, and I left Saturday afternoon for a flight to Miami with a connecting flight to Buenos Aires on American Airlines, arriving Sunday morning at 11 am. We took our own cab to the hotel in the lovely La Recoleta district - one of the nicest areas in the city. A small but very elegant hotel where the staff was most helpful in getting us oriented. We walked a few blocks to get our money exchanged in to pesos -- 3 pesos to our one dollar -- that is VERY good. Just a few years ago their one peso was equal to our one dollar. This tour was arranged by Adventure Life. We went with them to the Galapagos Islands a few years ago -- a nice outfit to work with -- I highly recommend them.
We walked toward the Paseo Intendente where we sat outside under a gargantuan rubber tree for our lunch, LA BIELA restaurant. Then we walked through the city's largest artisan fair, held there every weekend. Finally arriving at the Cementerio de La Recoleta, final resting place of some of Argentina's most illustrious citizens. Started in 1822, the cemetery cover 13 1/2 acres with 6,400 elaborate vaulted tombs and majestic mausoleums, 70 of which have been declared historic monuments. We were able to find the final resting place of Eva Peron -- a modest site compared to the other Greek Temples, chapels, pyramids, and miniature mansions that others had chosen ... Read All
Susan Davis (Awesome Argentina, Nov 2004)
An absolutely rejuvenating, magical trip with new experiences, breathtaking scenery, friendly and helpful people and always a new adventure - I'm ready to do it over again as soon as possible. Much more than I expected - virtually impossible to express the soul-fulfilling experiences.
Barbara and Stephen Tomasovic (Awesome Argentina, Nov 2004)
The trip was absolutely marvelous...even more than I expected. Patagonia is an area of remarkable diversity and wild, incredible beauty. From the steppes with their huge cattle and sheep estancias, to the vast beech forests on the slopes of the Andes, everything I saw overwhelmed me. We saw Southern Right whales, Magellanic penguins, elephant seals, guanacos, rheas, maras, CONDORS (YES!), giant Patagonian woodpeckers...all up close and personal. We stayed in tiny, charming towns, and ate exquisite food from the sea and from the ranches. In fact our Thanksgiving meal was spent on Gable Island around a campfire eating grilled hake, herb baked potatoes, huge tomatoes, and a local chocolate dessert. All the while gazing at the Darwin Range of the Andes.
We put crampons on our boots and trekked for three hours across the Perito Moreno Glacier, going up and down slopes steeper than I ever thought I would be comfortable handling. And all of this was on ice! It was scary. About half way through the trek we came upon a crude wooden table set with crystal tumblers and a large bottle of scotch. The guides served it to us over glacier ice...WOW! Icy and warm all at the same time! This trip was another one of those "adventures of a lifetime." Perhaps what impressed me most about Patagonia was the pristine quality of the area. Never have I breathed such pure air. To top ... Read All
James Hubbell (Awesome Argentina, Nov 2004)
I wanted to thank you for your help with the trip to a fascinating country. I was impressed with the thought and planning to the days we were guided; also, with the quality and knowledge of the guide.
Maris Borg (Awesome Argentina + Iguazu Falls, Nov 2004)
When you travel abroad you tend to expect many mishaps, but on the contrary - this tour was wonderful. I'm not very good at scribbling comments, but all I can say is that this tour was "out of this world," and had many highlights. It was fantastic!!
Doug Fitchen (Awesome Argentina + Torres del Paine, Jan 0)
The tour was very good. We liked that we were not always together with the group, and had time to go out separately in the evening. We particularly enjoyed the mini-trek with crampons on the Perito Moreno Glacier.
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-- Chile's Patagonian Fjords and the Falkland Islands --
Katie Egerton (Machu Picchu by Train and Wildlife Odyssey, Oct 2007)
A wonderful once in a lifetime experience. It was everything we expected, and better than expected in most parts!
I will definitely recommend Adventure Life to people planning to travel in South America. The standard of accommodation, tour guides and the fact that we could rely absolutely on being managed in transition was fantastic.
Marianne Kutz and Antal Szijj (Guatemala Custom Tour, Jul 2007)
We were so pleased and thrilled by the amount of effort your staff went through to take care of EVERY detail and request on our custom tour, from the birthday wine to finding specialized birding guides. It was perfect! Very organized, yet flexible to our needs every step of the way. We couldn't have been happier with everything.
Hannan Family (Custom Costa Rica, Jul 2007)
We wanted to make a last-minute change and really appreciated Adventure Life accommodating it, especially when it involved two lodges and a change in transportation time. The trip was wonderful, very relaxing, but plenty to do when we wanted to. Marcos, who drove us to and from Puerto Jimenez, was great about stopping to show us wildlife - he pointed out monkey and crocodiles!
Catherine Pendlebury (Galapagos Cruise: Corals, Jun 2007)
The Casa Aliso is a beautiful hotel. This was the best tour ever and will be hard to top!
Christopher Nurko (Independent Testimonial - Inca Trail, Jul 2006)
Dear Adventure Life -
I would just like to compliment your company on one of your guides for the Inca Trail. I booked my trip with a competitor firm but while on my trek met one of your guides named Vidal. I was happy with my tour guide - but was impressed with Vidal and his knowledge, friendliness and concern for trekkers other than his "clients". As it turned out - I became friends with his trek clients through him which enhanced my experience and visit. However -the most impressive thing was his concern on the final day of the trek for a girl who had fallen and injured herself (a torn ligament). Vidal helped her to receive medical attention at Machu Picchu, he carried her backpack, and generally lent assistance - and he wasn't even her guide! To me - this is a professional - and one who well represents your firm; plus it is the true spirit of Peru - kind, helpful and not only in search of tourist dollars! I hope you may be able to commend him or reward him. Next time I will consider Adventure Life on the basis of his representation of your firm!
Christopher Nurko
London, England
Ann Astrove (Adventure Pacifica, Jun 2006)
You were the first site on the Internet that I looked at. I was so impressed with the amount of information and how thorough it was that I hardly looked at any others. Even though this was my first time traveling with a travel group/company, I felt comfortable with my choice based on the support of your staff and the supply of details. I'm looking forward to another trip!
Gerald and Judith Porter (Guatemala Explorer, Jun 2006)
We have done extensive adventure travel prior to this trip, and we would rate this as the best organized trip we have taken. We'd be happy to highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this type of travel.
Sheila Babbie (Incas and Rainforest + Nazca extension, May 2006)
I typically travel solo, but after this trip I may never plan again! You made everything simple and painless.
Elinor Petusky (Inca Pathways, May 2006)
Everything went off like clockwork and everyone took great care of us. Our guide was great - knowledgeable, caring, competent, enthusiastic and good company.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful and carefree adventure for me and my friends. We will talk about it for years to come!
Larry Brassem (Machu Picchu by Train, Mar 2006)
As a rule, we take beach type and cruise trips. This was our first "adventure"-type trip. We loved it! There is not a better way to integrate into the local culture.
Mary Hilton (Galapagos Category I Cruise (Angelique), Mar 2006)
Thank you so much for making this somewhat inexperienced world traveler feel so confident. The trip to the Galapagos changed my worldview and the trip went so smoothly. I had a wonderful time!
Dot Meola (Hamanasi Adventure + Ambergris Caye, Mar 2006)
This was our second tour with Adventure Life and it was so relaxing and fun. We were very confident going to Central America knowing that everything would run smoothly. We had a great mix of adventure and relaxation, and are trying to decide where to go next!
Dennis Riordan (Galapagos Category 1 Cruise - Angelique + Sacha Lodge, Mar 2006)
Amazing! The duration of my trip was one month - and this was my first international travel experience! With Adventure Life I always knew someone was there for me. What a great comfort! The trip was far beyond my expectations!!
Pam and Brian Layzell (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Feb 2006)
We not only enjoyed the activities and sites that we visited but also the way that the tour was conducted with respect to supporting the local economy. This allowed us to become more intimate with the people, their culture and their way of life. This could not have happened on a typical vacation, or if we would have planned the trip ourselves.
Tuhin Sen (Machu Picchu by Train, Dec 2005)
This was our second trip with Adventure Life. We couldn't believe it, but this trip even outdid our first one! There really is no equal when it comes to South American vacation packages. Please keep up the good work!
Jill Montgomery (Galapagos Luxury Cruise - Eclipse, Nov 2005)
This was one of the best trips we have ever taken! It is the first time we have traveled with a company making the arrangements for us - we usually travel independently. We loved what Adventure Life did for us and we would not have seen or done so much as independent travelers.
We hope to spend more time in the future traveling to South America, and we now would not attempt to do so without Adventure Life making the arrangements!
Brenda Simmons (Guatemala Explorer, Dec 2005)
I've never had such a well-executed tour anywhere, anytime! Traveling in a third world country is generally a crapshoot, at best. Adventure Life made it an amazing adventure!
Jonathan Siekmann (Machu Picchu by Train + Inti Raymi, Jun 2005)
The tour was everything we expected and more! Peru is such a charming country. I really appreciated the values and spirit of Adventure Life. I got a sense of them from the website, and the reality on the ground reflected my expectations.
Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins - Belize, Jan 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!
Christoph and Nancy Schachinger (Beaches and Rainforest - Costa Rica, Apr 2005)
This is the best vacation we have ever had!!! The trip wasn't what we expected - it was better! We are not "tour" type of people, and so we were apprehensive about the trip at first. But we never felt that we were part of a tour group during our time in Costa Rica. Everything was perfect and we can't imagine going anywhere in Latin America without going with Adventure Life!
Jeralyn O'Brien (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2005)
Adventure Life put together a great trip, did all the planning and work, and I just enjoyed! It really was an awesome trip and I would definitely be interested in traveling with your company again!
Stewart and Maryann Shaw (Earth, Fire, and Water, Mar 2005)
The tour was marvelous! This was the first time we used a tour company to plan our vacations, and we felt really catered to. Having a guide who was so knowledgeable made the trip so relaxing. We didn't have to worry about where we needed to go to next or if we would have problems with the language barrier, so it really took the pressure off of us!
Annie Gage, Barbara Green, and Corey Greengage (Beaches and Rainforest, Feb 2005)
The trip was wonderful! We had so much fun. Selva Bananito was just amazing.
Price Family (Adventure Pacifica, Dec 2004)
This was the best trip we have ever taken! We had never done a tour before, but after this experience we would go on another. Everything was perfect and we felt pampered, informed, and well-cared for. Our guide took care of any arrangements that needed to be made along the way, so we were free to enjoy the trip. It was an "adventure" and a true vacation in every sense of the word. Thanks for making our trip so very special!
Suzanne Bland (Reefs & Cayes + Mayan Mysteries + Adventure Pacifica +Peru Custom, Feb 2004)
I had a fantastic trip. I was extremely impressed by all the tour guides Adventure Life had selected, the accommodations, meals, tours, and the whole organization of my trip. It was far better than I could have hoped for. Thank you for organizing it so well. I also recommended Adventure Life to many other travelers along the way as they were impressed with the activities I was doing and how I was able to fit so many tours together without one single problem all the way through.
Scott and Pamela Orton (Mare Australis + Iguazu Falls, Apr 2004)
Having private tours and small group expeditions is the only way to do this type of trip. While others were herded like sheep, we were given hands on experiences such as tasting medicinal bark and learning to use lichen as dye.
Joyce Able (Wild Tambopata, Jul 2004)
On the final day of our trip Sandy said, "I can't think of any way to have made this trip better." Neither could I. The Wild Tambopata 7 Day trip was absolutely fantastic!!!! When we signed on with Adventure Life, we did it with some apprehension. After all, I had found Adventure Life by doing an internet search. All we really knew about Adventure Life was what was written on the web site. Truth or fiction? We have the answer to that question now- truth!...From the time we were picked up at the airport in Puerto Maldonado by our guide, Gaby, and our driver we felt in good hands. Gaby was our guide during the time we were in the Amazon. Almost unbelievable.... If I were to plan another trip to any part of South America to which Adventure Life arranges trips, I wouldn't have to do another internet search. I'd go straight to Adventure Life!
Marc Simon (Beaches and Rainforest, Dec 2004)
I just want to tell you that we had a fantastic time and thank you for the great job Adventure Life did on putting our trip together. I don't know how you found the places and people that you connected us with, but they were awesome. Your people even pulled us through when our luggage did not arrive with our international flight by coordinating its retrieval. We will definately keep you in mind for a future trip. It was one of the best things we've done together as a family, and a trip we'll be talking about for many years!
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-- End of the World --
Paula Westmoreland (End of the World, Nov 2007)
I really appreciate everything you did to work with the local guides and local organizations. I also appreciated the fact that we weren't part of a large tour group. It felt like a customized trip for the two or us. I will highly recommend the experience to others. Patagonia is a very special place and I feel privileged to have experienced it the way I did using local guides and local accommodations.
Ron Smith and Jorge Meleneloz (End of the World, Dec 2006)
The Crew of the Via Australis were friendly and helpful-a truly unforgettable experience.
Shirley Raymond and Ken Phillips (End of the World, Feb 2006)
“Patagonia? Why in heaven’s name Patagonia?” Ken asked. Because I want to see wonders of a different sort – the other side of the sky, the end of the world, wild extremes, the flowering meadows, the snow-kissed breeze, jewels set deep in shining skies, the defiant mountains call to me! That is why I want to go to Patagonia! And so we went.
First stop was Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buenos Aires means fair winds and it is more that just another big city. It is romantic, rich in history, and truly the Paris of South America. Parts of it would make Paris blush! We went to a tango show – a must see when visiting Argentina. The tango was started with men dancing together, to the shame of high society. That was until Europe discovered it, and then Argentina claimed it as it’s own. I usually do not enjoy bid cities, but this one was special – or maybe it was our young, enthusiastic guide that made it such a pleasure. Even the Recoleta Cemetery was an unexpected pleasure to visit.
We departed in the early morning to fly south from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia – the southernmost city in the world. It is on the island of Tierra del Fuego at the very tip of South America. Ushuaia is overrun with shops, cafes, bars, a church, and nearly as many tourist agencies as tourists. We walked to the very end of town, where the tourists do not generally go, and had ... Read All
Barbara McSwain (End of the World, Mar 2006)
The tour was fantastic. I am almost 80 years old, and I did far more than I thought I could. I even climbed the glacier! This is the first time that I have traveled alone, and yet I never once felt alone.
Tom Litteral (End of the World, Jan 2006)
The tour gave us a very good "taste" of Patagonia. A huge and delightful surprise was the transfer arrangements made for Adventure Life clients to drive from Torres del Paine to El Calafate. The transfer that was arranged avoided using a public bus at the border crossing. This saved us from a major headache!
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-- End of the World --
Jim McMeans (End of the World, Jan 2006)
The tour was very nice! Lago Grey was super.
May Wah Ng (End of the World, Feb 2004)
The Mare Australis cruise was excellent for the quality of the service, the knowledge of the naturalists, the accommodations, and the food. The pristine beauty of Patagonia was incredible. Overall the tour was great and I would like to go again!
Margot & Eric McDonald (End of the World, Mar 2004)
This trip was excellent. We enjoyed the variety of the three parts - the cruise, estancia, and the national park. Each segment of the trip was filled with a steady choice of activities without feeling rushed or exhausted. Every transition was very smooth. This trip provided a luxurious experience, which we welcomed. I enjoyed the balance of nature and cultural history that we experienced throughout the trip. The organizational details also went smoothly. For each of our transfers the guide showed up promtly, identified themselves, and provided excellent service. The guides were superb and accommodating. This trip reminded me of my travels in Europe in the late 1970s. It was refreshing to find a place where the people are not overwhelmed by tourists. Having your agency plan the entire trip allowed us to enjoy ourselves completely. We would definately check in with you in the future when we plan another trip.
Robert and Irina Danetz (End of the World, Oct 2003)
Everyone on the trip was pleasant and accommodating and the food on the Mare Australis was excellent.
Terri and Mark Lisagor (End of the World , Jan 0)
This trip was just the level we wanted. Overall, this tour exceeded our expecations!
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-- From Cape Horn to the Cape of Good Hope: Voyage to the Remote Islands of the South Atlantic --
Katie Egerton (Machu Picchu by Train and Wildlife Odyssey, Oct 2007)
A wonderful once in a lifetime experience. It was everything we expected, and better than expected in most parts!
I will definitely recommend Adventure Life to people planning to travel in South America. The standard of accommodation, tour guides and the fact that we could rely absolutely on being managed in transition was fantastic.
Marianne Kutz and Antal Szijj (Guatemala Custom Tour, Jul 2007)
We were so pleased and thrilled by the amount of effort your staff went through to take care of EVERY detail and request on our custom tour, from the birthday wine to finding specialized birding guides. It was perfect! Very organized, yet flexible to our needs every step of the way. We couldn't have been happier with everything.
Hannan Family (Custom Costa Rica, Jul 2007)
We wanted to make a last-minute change and really appreciated Adventure Life accommodating it, especially when it involved two lodges and a change in transportation time. The trip was wonderful, very relaxing, but plenty to do when we wanted to. Marcos, who drove us to and from Puerto Jimenez, was great about stopping to show us wildlife - he pointed out monkey and crocodiles!
Catherine Pendlebury (Galapagos Cruise: Corals, Jun 2007)
The Casa Aliso is a beautiful hotel. This was the best tour ever and will be hard to top!
Christopher Nurko (Independent Testimonial - Inca Trail, Jul 2006)
Dear Adventure Life -
I would just like to compliment your company on one of your guides for the Inca Trail. I booked my trip with a competitor firm but while on my trek met one of your guides named Vidal. I was happy with my tour guide - but was impressed with Vidal and his knowledge, friendliness and concern for trekkers other than his "clients". As it turned out - I became friends with his trek clients through him which enhanced my experience and visit. However -the most impressive thing was his concern on the final day of the trek for a girl who had fallen and injured herself (a torn ligament). Vidal helped her to receive medical attention at Machu Picchu, he carried her backpack, and generally lent assistance - and he wasn't even her guide! To me - this is a professional - and one who well represents your firm; plus it is the true spirit of Peru - kind, helpful and not only in search of tourist dollars! I hope you may be able to commend him or reward him. Next time I will consider Adventure Life on the basis of his representation of your firm!
Christopher Nurko
London, England
Ann Astrove (Adventure Pacifica, Jun 2006)
You were the first site on the Internet that I looked at. I was so impressed with the amount of information and how thorough it was that I hardly looked at any others. Even though this was my first time traveling with a travel group/company, I felt comfortable with my choice based on the support of your staff and the supply of details. I'm looking forward to another trip!
Gerald and Judith Porter (Guatemala Explorer, Jun 2006)
We have done extensive adventure travel prior to this trip, and we would rate this as the best organized trip we have taken. We'd be happy to highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this type of travel.
Sheila Babbie (Incas and Rainforest + Nazca extension, May 2006)
I typically travel solo, but after this trip I may never plan again! You made everything simple and painless.
Elinor Petusky (Inca Pathways, May 2006)
Everything went off like clockwork and everyone took great care of us. Our guide was great - knowledgeable, caring, competent, enthusiastic and good company.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful and carefree adventure for me and my friends. We will talk about it for years to come!
Larry Brassem (Machu Picchu by Train, Mar 2006)
As a rule, we take beach type and cruise trips. This was our first "adventure"-type trip. We loved it! There is not a better way to integrate into the local culture.
Mary Hilton (Galapagos Category I Cruise (Angelique), Mar 2006)
Thank you so much for making this somewhat inexperienced world traveler feel so confident. The trip to the Galapagos changed my worldview and the trip went so smoothly. I had a wonderful time!
Dot Meola (Hamanasi Adventure + Ambergris Caye, Mar 2006)
This was our second tour with Adventure Life and it was so relaxing and fun. We were very confident going to Central America knowing that everything would run smoothly. We had a great mix of adventure and relaxation, and are trying to decide where to go next!
Dennis Riordan (Galapagos Category 1 Cruise - Angelique + Sacha Lodge, Mar 2006)
Amazing! The duration of my trip was one month - and this was my first international travel experience! With Adventure Life I always knew someone was there for me. What a great comfort! The trip was far beyond my expectations!!
Pam and Brian Layzell (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Feb 2006)
We not only enjoyed the activities and sites that we visited but also the way that the tour was conducted with respect to supporting the local economy. This allowed us to become more intimate with the people, their culture and their way of life. This could not have happened on a typical vacation, or if we would have planned the trip ourselves.
Tuhin Sen (Machu Picchu by Train, Dec 2005)
This was our second trip with Adventure Life. We couldn't believe it, but this trip even outdid our first one! There really is no equal when it comes to South American vacation packages. Please keep up the good work!
Jill Montgomery (Galapagos Luxury Cruise - Eclipse, Nov 2005)
This was one of the best trips we have ever taken! It is the first time we have traveled with a company making the arrangements for us - we usually travel independently. We loved what Adventure Life did for us and we would not have seen or done so much as independent travelers.
We hope to spend more time in the future traveling to South America, and we now would not attempt to do so without Adventure Life making the arrangements!
Brenda Simmons (Guatemala Explorer, Dec 2005)
I've never had such a well-executed tour anywhere, anytime! Traveling in a third world country is generally a crapshoot, at best. Adventure Life made it an amazing adventure!
Jonathan Siekmann (Machu Picchu by Train + Inti Raymi, Jun 2005)
The tour was everything we expected and more! Peru is such a charming country. I really appreciated the values and spirit of Adventure Life. I got a sense of them from the website, and the reality on the ground reflected my expectations.
Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins - Belize, Jan 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!
Christoph and Nancy Schachinger (Beaches and Rainforest - Costa Rica, Apr 2005)
This is the best vacation we have ever had!!! The trip wasn't what we expected - it was better! We are not "tour" type of people, and so we were apprehensive about the trip at first. But we never felt that we were part of a tour group during our time in Costa Rica. Everything was perfect and we can't imagine going anywhere in Latin America without going with Adventure Life!
Jeralyn O'Brien (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2005)
Adventure Life put together a great trip, did all the planning and work, and I just enjoyed! It really was an awesome trip and I would definitely be interested in traveling with your company again!
Stewart and Maryann Shaw (Earth, Fire, and Water, Mar 2005)
The tour was marvelous! This was the first time we used a tour company to plan our vacations, and we felt really catered to. Having a guide who was so knowledgeable made the trip so relaxing. We didn't have to worry about where we needed to go to next or if we would have problems with the language barrier, so it really took the pressure off of us!
Annie Gage, Barbara Green, and Corey Greengage (Beaches and Rainforest, Feb 2005)
The trip was wonderful! We had so much fun. Selva Bananito was just amazing.
Price Family (Adventure Pacifica, Dec 2004)
This was the best trip we have ever taken! We had never done a tour before, but after this experience we would go on another. Everything was perfect and we felt pampered, informed, and well-cared for. Our guide took care of any arrangements that needed to be made along the way, so we were free to enjoy the trip. It was an "adventure" and a true vacation in every sense of the word. Thanks for making our trip so very special!
Suzanne Bland (Reefs & Cayes + Mayan Mysteries + Adventure Pacifica +Peru Custom, Feb 2004)
I had a fantastic trip. I was extremely impressed by all the tour guides Adventure Life had selected, the accommodations, meals, tours, and the whole organization of my trip. It was far better than I could have hoped for. Thank you for organizing it so well. I also recommended Adventure Life to many other travelers along the way as they were impressed with the activities I was doing and how I was able to fit so many tours together without one single problem all the way through.
Scott and Pamela Orton (Mare Australis + Iguazu Falls, Apr 2004)
Having private tours and small group expeditions is the only way to do this type of trip. While others were herded like sheep, we were given hands on experiences such as tasting medicinal bark and learning to use lichen as dye.
Joyce Able (Wild Tambopata, Jul 2004)
On the final day of our trip Sandy said, "I can't think of any way to have made this trip better." Neither could I. The Wild Tambopata 7 Day trip was absolutely fantastic!!!! When we signed on with Adventure Life, we did it with some apprehension. After all, I had found Adventure Life by doing an internet search. All we really knew about Adventure Life was what was written on the web site. Truth or fiction? We have the answer to that question now- truth!...From the time we were picked up at the airport in Puerto Maldonado by our guide, Gaby, and our driver we felt in good hands. Gaby was our guide during the time we were in the Amazon. Almost unbelievable.... If I were to plan another trip to any part of South America to which Adventure Life arranges trips, I wouldn't have to do another internet search. I'd go straight to Adventure Life!
Marc Simon (Beaches and Rainforest, Dec 2004)
I just want to tell you that we had a fantastic time and thank you for the great job Adventure Life did on putting our trip together. I don't know how you found the places and people that you connected us with, but they were awesome. Your people even pulled us through when our luggage did not arrive with our international flight by coordinating its retrieval. We will definately keep you in mind for a future trip. It was one of the best things we've done together as a family, and a trip we'll be talking about for many years!
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Katie Egerton (Machu Picchu by Train and Wildlife Odyssey, Oct 2007)
A wonderful once in a lifetime experience. It was everything we expected, and better than expected in most parts!
I will definitely recommend Adventure Life to people planning to travel in South America. The standard of accommodation, tour guides and the fact that we could rely absolutely on being managed in transition was fantastic.
Marianne Kutz and Antal Szijj (Guatemala Custom Tour, Jul 2007)
We were so pleased and thrilled by the amount of effort your staff went through to take care of EVERY detail and request on our custom tour, from the birthday wine to finding specialized birding guides. It was perfect! Very organized, yet flexible to our needs every step of the way. We couldn't have been happier with everything.
Hannan Family (Custom Costa Rica, Jul 2007)
We wanted to make a last-minute change and really appreciated Adventure Life accommodating it, especially when it involved two lodges and a change in transportation time. The trip was wonderful, very relaxing, but plenty to do when we wanted to. Marcos, who drove us to and from Puerto Jimenez, was great about stopping to show us wildlife - he pointed out monkey and crocodiles!
Catherine Pendlebury (Galapagos Cruise: Corals, Jun 2007)
The Casa Aliso is a beautiful hotel. This was the best tour ever and will be hard to top!
Christopher Nurko (Independent Testimonial - Inca Trail, Jul 2006)
Dear Adventure Life -
I would just like to compliment your company on one of your guides for the Inca Trail. I booked my trip with a competitor firm but while on my trek met one of your guides named Vidal. I was happy with my tour guide - but was impressed with Vidal and his knowledge, friendliness and concern for trekkers other than his "clients". As it turned out - I became friends with his trek clients through him which enhanced my experience and visit. However -the most impressive thing was his concern on the final day of the trek for a girl who had fallen and injured herself (a torn ligament). Vidal helped her to receive medical attention at Machu Picchu, he carried her backpack, and generally lent assistance - and he wasn't even her guide! To me - this is a professional - and one who well represents your firm; plus it is the true spirit of Peru - kind, helpful and not only in search of tourist dollars! I hope you may be able to commend him or reward him. Next time I will consider Adventure Life on the basis of his representation of your firm!
Christopher Nurko
London, England
Ann Astrove (Adventure Pacifica, Jun 2006)
You were the first site on the Internet that I looked at. I was so impressed with the amount of information and how thorough it was that I hardly looked at any others. Even though this was my first time traveling with a travel group/company, I felt comfortable with my choice based on the support of your staff and the supply of details. I'm looking forward to another trip!
Gerald and Judith Porter (Guatemala Explorer, Jun 2006)
We have done extensive adventure travel prior to this trip, and we would rate this as the best organized trip we have taken. We'd be happy to highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this type of travel.
Sheila Babbie (Incas and Rainforest + Nazca extension, May 2006)
I typically travel solo, but after this trip I may never plan again! You made everything simple and painless.
Elinor Petusky (Inca Pathways, May 2006)
Everything went off like clockwork and everyone took great care of us. Our guide was great - knowledgeable, caring, competent, enthusiastic and good company.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful and carefree adventure for me and my friends. We will talk about it for years to come!
Larry Brassem (Machu Picchu by Train, Mar 2006)
As a rule, we take beach type and cruise trips. This was our first "adventure"-type trip. We loved it! There is not a better way to integrate into the local culture.
Mary Hilton (Galapagos Category I Cruise (Angelique), Mar 2006)
Thank you so much for making this somewhat inexperienced world traveler feel so confident. The trip to the Galapagos changed my worldview and the trip went so smoothly. I had a wonderful time!
Dot Meola (Hamanasi Adventure + Ambergris Caye, Mar 2006)
This was our second tour with Adventure Life and it was so relaxing and fun. We were very confident going to Central America knowing that everything would run smoothly. We had a great mix of adventure and relaxation, and are trying to decide where to go next!
Dennis Riordan (Galapagos Category 1 Cruise - Angelique + Sacha Lodge, Mar 2006)
Amazing! The duration of my trip was one month - and this was my first international travel experience! With Adventure Life I always knew someone was there for me. What a great comfort! The trip was far beyond my expectations!!
Pam and Brian Layzell (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Feb 2006)
We not only enjoyed the activities and sites that we visited but also the way that the tour was conducted with respect to supporting the local economy. This allowed us to become more intimate with the people, their culture and their way of life. This could not have happened on a typical vacation, or if we would have planned the trip ourselves.
Tuhin Sen (Machu Picchu by Train, Dec 2005)
This was our second trip with Adventure Life. We couldn't believe it, but this trip even outdid our first one! There really is no equal when it comes to South American vacation packages. Please keep up the good work!
Jill Montgomery (Galapagos Luxury Cruise - Eclipse, Nov 2005)
This was one of the best trips we have ever taken! It is the first time we have traveled with a company making the arrangements for us - we usually travel independently. We loved what Adventure Life did for us and we would not have seen or done so much as independent travelers.
We hope to spend more time in the future traveling to South America, and we now would not attempt to do so without Adventure Life making the arrangements!
Brenda Simmons (Guatemala Explorer, Dec 2005)
I've never had such a well-executed tour anywhere, anytime! Traveling in a third world country is generally a crapshoot, at best. Adventure Life made it an amazing adventure!
Jonathan Siekmann (Machu Picchu by Train + Inti Raymi, Jun 2005)
The tour was everything we expected and more! Peru is such a charming country. I really appreciated the values and spirit of Adventure Life. I got a sense of them from the website, and the reality on the ground reflected my expectations.
Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins - Belize, Jan 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!
Christoph and Nancy Schachinger (Beaches and Rainforest - Costa Rica, Apr 2005)
This is the best vacation we have ever had!!! The trip wasn't what we expected - it was better! We are not "tour" type of people, and so we were apprehensive about the trip at first. But we never felt that we were part of a tour group during our time in Costa Rica. Everything was perfect and we can't imagine going anywhere in Latin America without going with Adventure Life!
Jeralyn O'Brien (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2005)
Adventure Life put together a great trip, did all the planning and work, and I just enjoyed! It really was an awesome trip and I would definitely be interested in traveling with your company again!
Stewart and Maryann Shaw (Earth, Fire, and Water, Mar 2005)
The tour was marvelous! This was the first time we used a tour company to plan our vacations, and we felt really catered to. Having a guide who was so knowledgeable made the trip so relaxing. We didn't have to worry about where we needed to go to next or if we would have problems with the language barrier, so it really took the pressure off of us!
Annie Gage, Barbara Green, and Corey Greengage (Beaches and Rainforest, Feb 2005)
The trip was wonderful! We had so much fun. Selva Bananito was just amazing.
Price Family (Adventure Pacifica, Dec 2004)
This was the best trip we have ever taken! We had never done a tour before, but after this experience we would go on another. Everything was perfect and we felt pampered, informed, and well-cared for. Our guide took care of any arrangements that needed to be made along the way, so we were free to enjoy the trip. It was an "adventure" and a true vacation in every sense of the word. Thanks for making our trip so very special!
Suzanne Bland (Reefs & Cayes + Mayan Mysteries + Adventure Pacifica +Peru Custom, Feb 2004)
I had a fantastic trip. I was extremely impressed by all the tour guides Adventure Life had selected, the accommodations, meals, tours, and the whole organization of my trip. It was far better than I could have hoped for. Thank you for organizing it so well. I also recommended Adventure Life to many other travelers along the way as they were impressed with the activities I was doing and how I was able to fit so many tours together without one single problem all the way through.
Scott and Pamela Orton (Mare Australis + Iguazu Falls, Apr 2004)
Having private tours and small group expeditions is the only way to do this type of trip. While others were herded like sheep, we were given hands on experiences such as tasting medicinal bark and learning to use lichen as dye.
Joyce Able (Wild Tambopata, Jul 2004)
On the final day of our trip Sandy said, "I can't think of any way to have made this trip better." Neither could I. The Wild Tambopata 7 Day trip was absolutely fantastic!!!! When we signed on with Adventure Life, we did it with some apprehension. After all, I had found Adventure Life by doing an internet search. All we really knew about Adventure Life was what was written on the web site. Truth or fiction? We have the answer to that question now- truth!...From the time we were picked up at the airport in Puerto Maldonado by our guide, Gaby, and our driver we felt in good hands. Gaby was our guide during the time we were in the Amazon. Almost unbelievable.... If I were to plan another trip to any part of South America to which Adventure Life arranges trips, I wouldn't have to do another internet search. I'd go straight to Adventure Life!
Marc Simon (Beaches and Rainforest, Dec 2004)
I just want to tell you that we had a fantastic time and thank you for the great job Adventure Life did on putting our trip together. I don't know how you found the places and people that you connected us with, but they were awesome. Your people even pulled us through when our luggage did not arrive with our international flight by coordinating its retrieval. We will definately keep you in mind for a future trip. It was one of the best things we've done together as a family, and a trip we'll be talking about for many years!
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-- Futaleufu Wild Whitewater --
Lena Letto - Michalsky (Futaleufu Wild Whitewater, Dec 2005)
This tour was just amazin - my best vacation ever!
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-- Iguazu Falls --
Yvonne Hubmayr (Iguazu Falls, Nov 2007)
This was our second trip with Adventure Life and we are very satisfied with the company. The guides are uniformly helpful and polite. We can relax knowing we will be well taken care of. Had we gone alone to the falls, we would not have known to go early before the crowds. Iguazu Falls are spectacular but overrun with people. Yacutinga Lodge was the perfect foil. Great to hear the jungle sounds at night. One evening we had a visit from a group of Guarani children and musicians who sang to us by the light of a fire -- magical.
Nancy Maihoff (Iguazu Falls, Mar 2007)
The tour guides were very knowledgeable. Yacutinga Lodge Lodge food was local and very tasty! This was an excellent tour!
Faith Perry and Lucy Williams (Argentina Custom Trip - El Calafate and Iguazu Falls, Feb 2006)
We are very pleased with the trip you planned for us. Everything went like clockwork (except for some delayed flights). The Estancia Alice was absolutely fantastic, a beautiful place, with a friendly staff that was attentive to our needs. The mini-trek tour on the glaicer was the perfect pace for us . . . it was an amazing experience! The accomodations at Iguazu were entirely satisfactory, with lovely grounds and facilities. Our jungle tour with the canopy cable ride and the waterfall rappel was a lot of fun. Thank you so much for helping us book this vacation!
Sue Carlson (Antarctica Cruise - Grigoriy Mikheev + Iguazu Falls, Feb 2006)
I've traveled in every continent and with many different tour agencies, seeking out adventures in extreme places. This is the first time I've totally traveled independently and you never let me down - not once! Being in a new country and not knowing the language and traveling alone as a female is a bit daunting, even for a seasoned traveler. And here I was, trusting a travel agency that I had picked off the internet! You all are first class, all the way!
The pre-departure support from the Adventure Life office was the best! Phone calls and e-mails were promptly returned and I was kept well informed. Even the smallest details were taken care of and the people I worked with were fun and enthusiastic.
The ship far exceeded my expectations - totally competent crew, good food and excellent expedition leaders. The expedition leaders were enthusiastic, energetic, very bright and capable - they were all personable and caring. Even in the midst of a Category 10 storm that lasted for 2 days on the Drake Passage, I never felt worried.
What an adventure! In Argentina, the Yacutinga Lodge and its programs are stunning - such luxury and yet sensitivity to the environment. And Iguazu Falls… When I compare the sorry development around Niagara Falls, I'm sad for the U.S. and Canada. Argentina and Brazil do a much better job, to say the least. ... Read All
Tami and Thomas Robinson (Iguazu Falls, Apr 2006)
Great tour! Yacutinga Lodge, the guides, and the food were all excellent.
Susan Davis (Iguazu Falls, Mar 2006)
What a wonderful trip - and everything arranged perfectly! I am amazed that I could just plop myself down in a foreign country with complete confidence that I will be taken care of like a child, and my confidence was not misplaced!
Yacutinga Lodge is a special paradise and is doing wonderful environmental work. Iguazu Falls cannot disappoint - it is unquestionably one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the world. And to be allowed to experience it so personally with the canopying, rappelling, and boat rides in the turbulent waters around Devil's Throat was an honor.
Nancy Fox and Marianne Whiting (Ushuaia + Iguazu Falls, Oct 2005)
Everyone at Adventure Life was very responsive, especially Jonathan -- great job everyone! How nice to work with a company where you can easily get someone on the phone! -- or a quick response by email.
Our guides were very friendly and helpful -- Gro, Martin, and Koko were really great; a lot of fun and very helpful. Gro is terrific -- very knowledgeable about the area and offers a lot of interesting information. Marianne peppered Gro with questions, and she patiently answered every one. Her English is excellent. We had a blast! Gro is a terrific guide; I can't say enough good things about her. She really made our adventure in Ushuaia the best!
Thanks for your help in planning our trip -- our excuse for the trip was to celebrate my 60th birthday, and we really did it up in a big way! I'm already thinking about how to get back to Argentina.
Margaret and Catherine Schlegel (Iguazu Falls, Nov 2005)
The guides were wonderful. Very fun, friendly and knowledgeable. The overall tour was fun and fabulous!
Robyn Brown (Ushuaia, El Calafate + Iguazu Falls - Custom Itinerary, Nov 2005)
I wanted to report back -- to tell you the trip was just awesome! Our tour guides were fun loving, interesting and helpful in every way, the accommodation was just excellent...and the scenery and experiences were something to remember.
Ushuaia -- Canal Fun were just extraordinarily helpful, engaging and wonderful guides. We were met at the airport and given a short tour on our way to the hotel. The next day our 4-wheel drive tour to Haberton Farm was fun, the Beagle Chanel boat ride glorious (we glimpsed a few penguins) and then the walk on Gable Island was great. All up a 10 hour day by the time we returned to the hotel. 2 guides and 2 of us made us feel really special. Next day the walk in the National Park was also great with another guide, followed by lunch and then more fun. I cannot recommend too highly, Canal Fun. The Albatross Hotel was in a great location, newly renovated and very comfortable. Excellent service too.
In summary...awesome...many thanks for your wonderful organization and help in doing something we will never forgot. We will be back for more.
Sandra Gnat and Chris Knight (Iguazu Falls, Apr 2005)
This was the trip of a lifetime!! Everything went really well. Our guide was excellent. He was very accommodating and spoke excellent English. He had a great sense of humor and didn't hesitate to answer questions about the lives of the local people. He was also very, very knowledgeable about the wildlife, ecology, and conservation efforts in the area. We loved the trip and want to travel again with Adventure Life!
Toni Lanotte (Iguazu Falls, Jan 2005)
I had a wonderful time on the tour! Each portion of the tour had a wonderful trip leader that was professional and accommodating. The tour was on time and well organized. The Falls were absolutely amazing!
Grant Latimer and Heidi Hesselink (NW Culture and Landscapes + Iguazu Falls, Jan 2005)
We both looked at each other after two days and said "If we had to go home tomorrow, it would have been worth it already." The rest of the trip was equally amazing, if not more so. Unfortunately, we are people of few words, but it was truly an amazing trip. We would definitely do it all again.
Toni Lanotte Day (Iguazu Falls, Jan 2005)
I just wanted to drop a quick line and tell you what a wonderful experience I had with my group in Iguazu Falls and Yacutinga. The companies you use in both places were terrific. Very professional and an absolute pleasure to deal with. You can be assured that I will highly recommend Adventure Life for travel to that part of the world based on my personal experience. Thanks again for all your help and please send my thanks to Jonathan as well, who was very helpful in providing the necessary information I needed in making my decision to choose Adventure Life. I look forward to doing more business with you in the future.
Scott & Pamela Orton (Mare Australis + Iguazu Falls, Apr 2004)
The trip was excellent. Having private tours and small group expeditions is the only way to do this type of trip. While others were herded like sheep, we were given hands on experiences such as tasting medicinal bark and learning how to use lichen as dye. Being the only English speaking couple in Iguazu Falls was also really beneficial as we ended up with our own personal guide! The best part of the trip was probably the people. Everyone was really friendly and always accommodating. I was also impressed by the cleanliness and sense of safety. Most merchants went out of their way to assure you that you were paying the right amount. The areas we visited were as clean or cleaner and felt safer than any US city I've visited.
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-- M/V Mare Australis --
Steve Brown (Mare Australis, Jan 2007)
This cruise was great from all points of view. This company puts on a professional cruise and everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone. Only problem is that it spoiled my wife and me to an extent that we would never go on a big ship cruise again.
Hotel Las Hayas in Ushuia was great. Very comfortable with a friendly and accommodating staff. We did a lot of hiking from there.
Mary and Gilbert Scott Jr. (Mare Australis and Iguazu Falls, Dec 2006)
Adventure Life offered great suggestions, were patient, and great with last minute details and requests. They were always pleasant and supportive. The local tour guides were extremely friendly and helpful. Our guide for the Iguazu portion was the best-he made you feel like family. I can't remember a more friendly group of people. All were pleasant and helpful. Special thanks to "John" in Iguazu, our waiter Claudio on the ship, and lecturer and guides Francisco and Mauricio.
This was one of the best vacations we have ever had, and we have traveled extensively. Everything went smoothly and we had so much fun! The guides were so attentive and well informed. They went out of their way to be helpful. The hotels were lovely and well located. The Mare Australis had roomy, comfortable cabins and a fabulous crew! Everyone we met, even other tourists, were extremely friendly and so much fun that we plan to return next year. Buenos Aires is now my favorite city. Iguazu Falls was spectacular. Patagonia-few words can describe its beauty. The moaning and cracking of glaciers as they calved ice into the sea, the braying of penguins, the flight of the albatrosses, and so much more. Thanks for helping us arrange such a wonderful vacation.
Jennifer and Henry Julier (Mare Australis, El Calafate, Atacama Desert, Oct 2006)
Estancia Alice in Calafate was excellent as well as the guides at Terrentai. The crew of the Mare Australis was a crack team-one of the best I have seen.
Frederick and Gail Stephens (Iguazu Falls + Mare Australis + Torres del Paine, Apr 2006)
I don't usually like cruises, but to see Tierra del Fuego we decided to take the Mare Australis. It turned out to far exceed our expectations. The zodiac trips were very special. The crew was totally into safety first. The lectures were great. Cape Horn Island was a big highlight, despite 60 MPH winds! It was a fabulous trip!
Kenneth and Charlene Bunger (Mare Australis + Awesome Argentina, Feb 2005)
The tour was great! The ship crew and also our guides were wonderful. They were always helpful, fun and professional.
Peter & Bethany Chirco (Mare Australis - Ushuaia-Punta Arenas, Nov 2004)
The cruise on the Mare Australis was truely incredible. The accommodations onboard combined with the gourmet meals gave us the sense that we were staying at a 5 star hotel with an indescribably beautiful ocean front view (all the time). Our crew, guides and staff were really friendly, knowledgeable, and glowingly proud of the astounding natural features of Tierra del Fuego and Chilean Patagonia regions. The oceans and currents around Cape Horn are quite rough and the Mare Australis is not immune to rocking and heaving in heavy swells. We decided that it added to the adventure and really gave us an appreciation for what the sailors and exploreres who rounded the Cape generations before us had to endure - and in much less comfort!
Gibby & Soryl Rosenberg (Mare Australis + Tierra del Fuego, Feb 2004)
All I can say is that the trip could not have been better. The crews were great and everthing was organized perfectly.
Scott & Pamela Orton (Mare Australis + Iguazu Falls, Apr 2004)
The trip was excellent. Having private tours and small group expeditions is the only way to do this type of trip. While others were herded like sheep, we were given hands on experiences such as tasting medicinal bark and learning how to use lichen as dye. Being the only English speaking couple in Iguazu Falls was also really beneficial as we ended up with our own personal guide! The best part of the trip was probably the people. Everyone was really friendly and always accommodating. I was also impressed by the cleanliness and sense of safety. Most merchants went out of their way to assure you that you were paying the right amount. The areas we visited were as clean or cleaner and felt safer than any US city I've visited.
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-- M/V Via Australis --
Robert and Alice Friedenson (Via Australis 5-Day Cruise, Jan 2007)
Adventure Life was very professional, available, and knowledgeable. The tour guides were very friendly and enthusiastic. This tour was 1st class.
Charles McMurray (Australis 5-Day, Nov 2006)
I would definitely take this cruise again, it was very well organized.
David Dehlendorf (Via Australis, Jan 2006)
The cruise on the Via Australis was wonderful - much better than we expected! The ship's crew was well-trained and very attentive.
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-- M/V Via Australis 4 Day/3 Night --
Katie Egerton (Machu Picchu by Train and Wildlife Odyssey, Oct 2007)
A wonderful once in a lifetime experience. It was everything we expected, and better than expected in most parts!
I will definitely recommend Adventure Life to people planning to travel in South America. The standard of accommodation, tour guides and the fact that we could rely absolutely on being managed in transition was fantastic.
Marianne Kutz and Antal Szijj (Guatemala Custom Tour, Jul 2007)
We were so pleased and thrilled by the amount of effort your staff went through to take care of EVERY detail and request on our custom tour, from the birthday wine to finding specialized birding guides. It was perfect! Very organized, yet flexible to our needs every step of the way. We couldn't have been happier with everything.
Hannan Family (Custom Costa Rica, Jul 2007)
We wanted to make a last-minute change and really appreciated Adventure Life accommodating it, especially when it involved two lodges and a change in transportation time. The trip was wonderful, very relaxing, but plenty to do when we wanted to. Marcos, who drove us to and from Puerto Jimenez, was great about stopping to show us wildlife - he pointed out monkey and crocodiles!
Catherine Pendlebury (Galapagos Cruise: Corals, Jun 2007)
The Casa Aliso is a beautiful hotel. This was the best tour ever and will be hard to top!
Christopher Nurko (Independent Testimonial - Inca Trail, Jul 2006)
Dear Adventure Life -
I would just like to compliment your company on one of your guides for the Inca Trail. I booked my trip with a competitor firm but while on my trek met one of your guides named Vidal. I was happy with my tour guide - but was impressed with Vidal and his knowledge, friendliness and concern for trekkers other than his "clients". As it turned out - I became friends with his trek clients through him which enhanced my experience and visit. However -the most impressive thing was his concern on the final day of the trek for a girl who had fallen and injured herself (a torn ligament). Vidal helped her to receive medical attention at Machu Picchu, he carried her backpack, and generally lent assistance - and he wasn't even her guide! To me - this is a professional - and one who well represents your firm; plus it is the true spirit of Peru - kind, helpful and not only in search of tourist dollars! I hope you may be able to commend him or reward him. Next time I will consider Adventure Life on the basis of his representation of your firm!
Christopher Nurko
London, England
Ann Astrove (Adventure Pacifica, Jun 2006)
You were the first site on the Internet that I looked at. I was so impressed with the amount of information and how thorough it was that I hardly looked at any others. Even though this was my first time traveling with a travel group/company, I felt comfortable with my choice based on the support of your staff and the supply of details. I'm looking forward to another trip!
Gerald and Judith Porter (Guatemala Explorer, Jun 2006)
We have done extensive adventure travel prior to this trip, and we would rate this as the best organized trip we have taken. We'd be happy to highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this type of travel.
Sheila Babbie (Incas and Rainforest + Nazca extension, May 2006)
I typically travel solo, but after this trip I may never plan again! You made everything simple and painless.
Elinor Petusky (Inca Pathways, May 2006)
Everything went off like clockwork and everyone took great care of us. Our guide was great - knowledgeable, caring, competent, enthusiastic and good company.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful and carefree adventure for me and my friends. We will talk about it for years to come!
Larry Brassem (Machu Picchu by Train, Mar 2006)
As a rule, we take beach type and cruise trips. This was our first "adventure"-type trip. We loved it! There is not a better way to integrate into the local culture.
Mary Hilton (Galapagos Category I Cruise (Angelique), Mar 2006)
Thank you so much for making this somewhat inexperienced world traveler feel so confident. The trip to the Galapagos changed my worldview and the trip went so smoothly. I had a wonderful time!
Dot Meola (Hamanasi Adventure + Ambergris Caye, Mar 2006)
This was our second tour with Adventure Life and it was so relaxing and fun. We were very confident going to Central America knowing that everything would run smoothly. We had a great mix of adventure and relaxation, and are trying to decide where to go next!
Dennis Riordan (Galapagos Category 1 Cruise - Angelique + Sacha Lodge, Mar 2006)
Amazing! The duration of my trip was one month - and this was my first international travel experience! With Adventure Life I always knew someone was there for me. What a great comfort! The trip was far beyond my expectations!!
Pam and Brian Layzell (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Feb 2006)
We not only enjoyed the activities and sites that we visited but also the way that the tour was conducted with respect to supporting the local economy. This allowed us to become more intimate with the people, their culture and their way of life. This could not have happened on a typical vacation, or if we would have planned the trip ourselves.
Tuhin Sen (Machu Picchu by Train, Dec 2005)
This was our second trip with Adventure Life. We couldn't believe it, but this trip even outdid our first one! There really is no equal when it comes to South American vacation packages. Please keep up the good work!
Jill Montgomery (Galapagos Luxury Cruise - Eclipse, Nov 2005)
This was one of the best trips we have ever taken! It is the first time we have traveled with a company making the arrangements for us - we usually travel independently. We loved what Adventure Life did for us and we would not have seen or done so much as independent travelers.
We hope to spend more time in the future traveling to South America, and we now would not attempt to do so without Adventure Life making the arrangements!
Brenda Simmons (Guatemala Explorer, Dec 2005)
I've never had such a well-executed tour anywhere, anytime! Traveling in a third world country is generally a crapshoot, at best. Adventure Life made it an amazing adventure!
Jonathan Siekmann (Machu Picchu by Train + Inti Raymi, Jun 2005)
The tour was everything we expected and more! Peru is such a charming country. I really appreciated the values and spirit of Adventure Life. I got a sense of them from the website, and the reality on the ground reflected my expectations.
Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins - Belize, Jan 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!
Christoph and Nancy Schachinger (Beaches and Rainforest - Costa Rica, Apr 2005)
This is the best vacation we have ever had!!! The trip wasn't what we expected - it was better! We are not "tour" type of people, and so we were apprehensive about the trip at first. But we never felt that we were part of a tour group during our time in Costa Rica. Everything was perfect and we can't imagine going anywhere in Latin America without going with Adventure Life!
Jeralyn O'Brien (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2005)
Adventure Life put together a great trip, did all the planning and work, and I just enjoyed! It really was an awesome trip and I would definitely be interested in traveling with your company again!
Stewart and Maryann Shaw (Earth, Fire, and Water, Mar 2005)
The tour was marvelous! This was the first time we used a tour company to plan our vacations, and we felt really catered to. Having a guide who was so knowledgeable made the trip so relaxing. We didn't have to worry about where we needed to go to next or if we would have problems with the language barrier, so it really took the pressure off of us!
Annie Gage, Barbara Green, and Corey Greengage (Beaches and Rainforest, Feb 2005)
The trip was wonderful! We had so much fun. Selva Bananito was just amazing.
Price Family (Adventure Pacifica, Dec 2004)
This was the best trip we have ever taken! We had never done a tour before, but after this experience we would go on another. Everything was perfect and we felt pampered, informed, and well-cared for. Our guide took care of any arrangements that needed to be made along the way, so we were free to enjoy the trip. It was an "adventure" and a true vacation in every sense of the word. Thanks for making our trip so very special!
Suzanne Bland (Reefs & Cayes + Mayan Mysteries + Adventure Pacifica +Peru Custom, Feb 2004)
I had a fantastic trip. I was extremely impressed by all the tour guides Adventure Life had selected, the accommodations, meals, tours, and the whole organization of my trip. It was far better than I could have hoped for. Thank you for organizing it so well. I also recommended Adventure Life to many other travelers along the way as they were impressed with the activities I was doing and how I was able to fit so many tours together without one single problem all the way through.
Scott and Pamela Orton (Mare Australis + Iguazu Falls, Apr 2004)
Having private tours and small group expeditions is the only way to do this type of trip. While others were herded like sheep, we were given hands on experiences such as tasting medicinal bark and learning to use lichen as dye.
Joyce Able (Wild Tambopata, Jul 2004)
On the final day of our trip Sandy said, "I can't think of any way to have made this trip better." Neither could I. The Wild Tambopata 7 Day trip was absolutely fantastic!!!! When we signed on with Adventure Life, we did it with some apprehension. After all, I had found Adventure Life by doing an internet search. All we really knew about Adventure Life was what was written on the web site. Truth or fiction? We have the answer to that question now- truth!...From the time we were picked up at the airport in Puerto Maldonado by our guide, Gaby, and our driver we felt in good hands. Gaby was our guide during the time we were in the Amazon. Almost unbelievable.... If I were to plan another trip to any part of South America to which Adventure Life arranges trips, I wouldn't have to do another internet search. I'd go straight to Adventure Life!
Marc Simon (Beaches and Rainforest, Dec 2004)
I just want to tell you that we had a fantastic time and thank you for the great job Adventure Life did on putting our trip together. I don't know how you found the places and people that you connected us with, but they were awesome. Your people even pulled us through when our luggage did not arrive with our international flight by coordinating its retrieval. We will definately keep you in mind for a future trip. It was one of the best things we've done together as a family, and a trip we'll be talking about for many years!
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-- M/V Via Australis 5 Day/4 Night --
Katie Egerton (Machu Picchu by Train and Wildlife Odyssey, Oct 2007)
A wonderful once in a lifetime experience. It was everything we expected, and better than expected in most parts!
I will definitely recommend Adventure Life to people planning to travel in South America. The standard of accommodation, tour guides and the fact that we could rely absolutely on being managed in transition was fantastic.
Marianne Kutz and Antal Szijj (Guatemala Custom Tour, Jul 2007)
We were so pleased and thrilled by the amount of effort your staff went through to take care of EVERY detail and request on our custom tour, from the birthday wine to finding specialized birding guides. It was perfect! Very organized, yet flexible to our needs every step of the way. We couldn't have been happier with everything.
Hannan Family (Custom Costa Rica, Jul 2007)
We wanted to make a last-minute change and really appreciated Adventure Life accommodating it, especially when it involved two lodges and a change in transportation time. The trip was wonderful, very relaxing, but plenty to do when we wanted to. Marcos, who drove us to and from Puerto Jimenez, was great about stopping to show us wildlife - he pointed out monkey and crocodiles!
Catherine Pendlebury (Galapagos Cruise: Corals, Jun 2007)
The Casa Aliso is a beautiful hotel. This was the best tour ever and will be hard to top!
Christopher Nurko (Independent Testimonial - Inca Trail, Jul 2006)
Dear Adventure Life -
I would just like to compliment your company on one of your guides for the Inca Trail. I booked my trip with a competitor firm but while on my trek met one of your guides named Vidal. I was happy with my tour guide - but was impressed with Vidal and his knowledge, friendliness and concern for trekkers other than his "clients". As it turned out - I became friends with his trek clients through him which enhanced my experience and visit. However -the most impressive thing was his concern on the final day of the trek for a girl who had fallen and injured herself (a torn ligament). Vidal helped her to receive medical attention at Machu Picchu, he carried her backpack, and generally lent assistance - and he wasn't even her guide! To me - this is a professional - and one who well represents your firm; plus it is the true spirit of Peru - kind, helpful and not only in search of tourist dollars! I hope you may be able to commend him or reward him. Next time I will consider Adventure Life on the basis of his representation of your firm!
Christopher Nurko
London, England
Ann Astrove (Adventure Pacifica, Jun 2006)
You were the first site on the Internet that I looked at. I was so impressed with the amount of information and how thorough it was that I hardly looked at any others. Even though this was my first time traveling with a travel group/company, I felt comfortable with my choice based on the support of your staff and the supply of details. I'm looking forward to another trip!
Gerald and Judith Porter (Guatemala Explorer, Jun 2006)
We have done extensive adventure travel prior to this trip, and we would rate this as the best organized trip we have taken. We'd be happy to highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this type of travel.
Sheila Babbie (Incas and Rainforest + Nazca extension, May 2006)
I typically travel solo, but after this trip I may never plan again! You made everything simple and painless.
Elinor Petusky (Inca Pathways, May 2006)
Everything went off like clockwork and everyone took great care of us. Our guide was great - knowledgeable, caring, competent, enthusiastic and good company.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful and carefree adventure for me and my friends. We will talk about it for years to come!
Larry Brassem (Machu Picchu by Train, Mar 2006)
As a rule, we take beach type and cruise trips. This was our first "adventure"-type trip. We loved it! There is not a better way to integrate into the local culture.
Mary Hilton (Galapagos Category I Cruise (Angelique), Mar 2006)
Thank you so much for making this somewhat inexperienced world traveler feel so confident. The trip to the Galapagos changed my worldview and the trip went so smoothly. I had a wonderful time!
Dot Meola (Hamanasi Adventure + Ambergris Caye, Mar 2006)
This was our second tour with Adventure Life and it was so relaxing and fun. We were very confident going to Central America knowing that everything would run smoothly. We had a great mix of adventure and relaxation, and are trying to decide where to go next!
Dennis Riordan (Galapagos Category 1 Cruise - Angelique + Sacha Lodge, Mar 2006)
Amazing! The duration of my trip was one month - and this was my first international travel experience! With Adventure Life I always knew someone was there for me. What a great comfort! The trip was far beyond my expectations!!
Pam and Brian Layzell (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Feb 2006)
We not only enjoyed the activities and sites that we visited but also the way that the tour was conducted with respect to supporting the local economy. This allowed us to become more intimate with the people, their culture and their way of life. This could not have happened on a typical vacation, or if we would have planned the trip ourselves.
Tuhin Sen (Machu Picchu by Train, Dec 2005)
This was our second trip with Adventure Life. We couldn't believe it, but this trip even outdid our first one! There really is no equal when it comes to South American vacation packages. Please keep up the good work!
Jill Montgomery (Galapagos Luxury Cruise - Eclipse, Nov 2005)
This was one of the best trips we have ever taken! It is the first time we have traveled with a company making the arrangements for us - we usually travel independently. We loved what Adventure Life did for us and we would not have seen or done so much as independent travelers.
We hope to spend more time in the future traveling to South America, and we now would not attempt to do so without Adventure Life making the arrangements!
Brenda Simmons (Guatemala Explorer, Dec 2005)
I've never had such a well-executed tour anywhere, anytime! Traveling in a third world country is generally a crapshoot, at best. Adventure Life made it an amazing adventure!
Jonathan Siekmann (Machu Picchu by Train + Inti Raymi, Jun 2005)
The tour was everything we expected and more! Peru is such a charming country. I really appreciated the values and spirit of Adventure Life. I got a sense of them from the website, and the reality on the ground reflected my expectations.
Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins - Belize, Jan 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!
Christoph and Nancy Schachinger (Beaches and Rainforest - Costa Rica, Apr 2005)
This is the best vacation we have ever had!!! The trip wasn't what we expected - it was better! We are not "tour" type of people, and so we were apprehensive about the trip at first. But we never felt that we were part of a tour group during our time in Costa Rica. Everything was perfect and we can't imagine going anywhere in Latin America without going with Adventure Life!
Jeralyn O'Brien (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2005)
Adventure Life put together a great trip, did all the planning and work, and I just enjoyed! It really was an awesome trip and I would definitely be interested in traveling with your company again!
Stewart and Maryann Shaw (Earth, Fire, and Water, Mar 2005)
The tour was marvelous! This was the first time we used a tour company to plan our vacations, and we felt really catered to. Having a guide who was so knowledgeable made the trip so relaxing. We didn't have to worry about where we needed to go to next or if we would have problems with the language barrier, so it really took the pressure off of us!
Annie Gage, Barbara Green, and Corey Greengage (Beaches and Rainforest, Feb 2005)
The trip was wonderful! We had so much fun. Selva Bananito was just amazing.
Price Family (Adventure Pacifica, Dec 2004)
This was the best trip we have ever taken! We had never done a tour before, but after this experience we would go on another. Everything was perfect and we felt pampered, informed, and well-cared for. Our guide took care of any arrangements that needed to be made along the way, so we were free to enjoy the trip. It was an "adventure" and a true vacation in every sense of the word. Thanks for making our trip so very special!
Suzanne Bland (Reefs & Cayes + Mayan Mysteries + Adventure Pacifica +Peru Custom, Feb 2004)
I had a fantastic trip. I was extremely impressed by all the tour guides Adventure Life had selected, the accommodations, meals, tours, and the whole organization of my trip. It was far better than I could have hoped for. Thank you for organizing it so well. I also recommended Adventure Life to many other travelers along the way as they were impressed with the activities I was doing and how I was able to fit so many tours together without one single problem all the way through.
Scott and Pamela Orton (Mare Australis + Iguazu Falls, Apr 2004)
Having private tours and small group expeditions is the only way to do this type of trip. While others were herded like sheep, we were given hands on experiences such as tasting medicinal bark and learning to use lichen as dye.
Joyce Able (Wild Tambopata, Jul 2004)
On the final day of our trip Sandy said, "I can't think of any way to have made this trip better." Neither could I. The Wild Tambopata 7 Day trip was absolutely fantastic!!!! When we signed on with Adventure Life, we did it with some apprehension. After all, I had found Adventure Life by doing an internet search. All we really knew about Adventure Life was what was written on the web site. Truth or fiction? We have the answer to that question now- truth!...From the time we were picked up at the airport in Puerto Maldonado by our guide, Gaby, and our driver we felt in good hands. Gaby was our guide during the time we were in the Amazon. Almost unbelievable.... If I were to plan another trip to any part of South America to which Adventure Life arranges trips, I wouldn't have to do another internet search. I'd go straight to Adventure Life!
Marc Simon (Beaches and Rainforest, Dec 2004)
I just want to tell you that we had a fantastic time and thank you for the great job Adventure Life did on putting our trip together. I don't know how you found the places and people that you connected us with, but they were awesome. Your people even pulled us through when our luggage did not arrive with our international flight by coordinating its retrieval. We will definately keep you in mind for a future trip. It was one of the best things we've done together as a family, and a trip we'll be talking about for many years!
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-- M/V Via Australis 8 Day/7Night - Ushuaia --
Katie Egerton (Machu Picchu by Train and Wildlife Odyssey, Oct 2007)
A wonderful once in a lifetime experience. It was everything we expected, and better than expected in most parts!
I will definitely recommend Adventure Life to people planning to travel in South America. The standard of accommodation, tour guides and the fact that we could rely absolutely on being managed in transition was fantastic.
Marianne Kutz and Antal Szijj (Guatemala Custom Tour, Jul 2007)
We were so pleased and thrilled by the amount of effort your staff went through to take care of EVERY detail and request on our custom tour, from the birthday wine to finding specialized birding guides. It was perfect! Very organized, yet flexible to our needs every step of the way. We couldn't have been happier with everything.
Hannan Family (Custom Costa Rica, Jul 2007)
We wanted to make a last-minute change and really appreciated Adventure Life accommodating it, especially when it involved two lodges and a change in transportation time. The trip was wonderful, very relaxing, but plenty to do when we wanted to. Marcos, who drove us to and from Puerto Jimenez, was great about stopping to show us wildlife - he pointed out monkey and crocodiles!
Catherine Pendlebury (Galapagos Cruise: Corals, Jun 2007)
The Casa Aliso is a beautiful hotel. This was the best tour ever and will be hard to top!
Christopher Nurko (Independent Testimonial - Inca Trail, Jul 2006)
Dear Adventure Life -
I would just like to compliment your company on one of your guides for the Inca Trail. I booked my trip with a competitor firm but while on my trek met one of your guides named Vidal. I was happy with my tour guide - but was impressed with Vidal and his knowledge, friendliness and concern for trekkers other than his "clients". As it turned out - I became friends with his trek clients through him which enhanced my experience and visit. However -the most impressive thing was his concern on the final day of the trek for a girl who had fallen and injured herself (a torn ligament). Vidal helped her to receive medical attention at Machu Picchu, he carried her backpack, and generally lent assistance - and he wasn't even her guide! To me - this is a professional - and one who well represents your firm; plus it is the true spirit of Peru - kind, helpful and not only in search of tourist dollars! I hope you may be able to commend him or reward him. Next time I will consider Adventure Life on the basis of his representation of your firm!
Christopher Nurko
London, England
Ann Astrove (Adventure Pacifica, Jun 2006)
You were the first site on the Internet that I looked at. I was so impressed with the amount of information and how thorough it was that I hardly looked at any others. Even though this was my first time traveling with a travel group/company, I felt comfortable with my choice based on the support of your staff and the supply of details. I'm looking forward to another trip!
Gerald and Judith Porter (Guatemala Explorer, Jun 2006)
We have done extensive adventure travel prior to this trip, and we would rate this as the best organized trip we have taken. We'd be happy to highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this type of travel.
Sheila Babbie (Incas and Rainforest + Nazca extension, May 2006)
I typically travel solo, but after this trip I may never plan again! You made everything simple and painless.
Elinor Petusky (Inca Pathways, May 2006)
Everything went off like clockwork and everyone took great care of us. Our guide was great - knowledgeable, caring, competent, enthusiastic and good company.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful and carefree adventure for me and my friends. We will talk about it for years to come!
Larry Brassem (Machu Picchu by Train, Mar 2006)
As a rule, we take beach type and cruise trips. This was our first "adventure"-type trip. We loved it! There is not a better way to integrate into the local culture.
Mary Hilton (Galapagos Category I Cruise (Angelique), Mar 2006)
Thank you so much for making this somewhat inexperienced world traveler feel so confident. The trip to the Galapagos changed my worldview and the trip went so smoothly. I had a wonderful time!
Dot Meola (Hamanasi Adventure + Ambergris Caye, Mar 2006)
This was our second tour with Adventure Life and it was so relaxing and fun. We were very confident going to Central America knowing that everything would run smoothly. We had a great mix of adventure and relaxation, and are trying to decide where to go next!
Dennis Riordan (Galapagos Category 1 Cruise - Angelique + Sacha Lodge, Mar 2006)
Amazing! The duration of my trip was one month - and this was my first international travel experience! With Adventure Life I always knew someone was there for me. What a great comfort! The trip was far beyond my expectations!!
Pam and Brian Layzell (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Feb 2006)
We not only enjoyed the activities and sites that we visited but also the way that the tour was conducted with respect to supporting the local economy. This allowed us to become more intimate with the people, their culture and their way of life. This could not have happened on a typical vacation, or if we would have planned the trip ourselves.
Tuhin Sen (Machu Picchu by Train, Dec 2005)
This was our second trip with Adventure Life. We couldn't believe it, but this trip even outdid our first one! There really is no equal when it comes to South American vacation packages. Please keep up the good work!
Jill Montgomery (Galapagos Luxury Cruise - Eclipse, Nov 2005)
This was one of the best trips we have ever taken! It is the first time we have traveled with a company making the arrangements for us - we usually travel independently. We loved what Adventure Life did for us and we would not have seen or done so much as independent travelers.
We hope to spend more time in the future traveling to South America, and we now would not attempt to do so without Adventure Life making the arrangements!
Brenda Simmons (Guatemala Explorer, Dec 2005)
I've never had such a well-executed tour anywhere, anytime! Traveling in a third world country is generally a crapshoot, at best. Adventure Life made it an amazing adventure!
Jonathan Siekmann (Machu Picchu by Train + Inti Raymi, Jun 2005)
The tour was everything we expected and more! Peru is such a charming country. I really appreciated the values and spirit of Adventure Life. I got a sense of them from the website, and the reality on the ground reflected my expectations.
Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins - Belize, Jan 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!
Christoph and Nancy Schachinger (Beaches and Rainforest - Costa Rica, Apr 2005)
This is the best vacation we have ever had!!! The trip wasn't what we expected - it was better! We are not "tour" type of people, and so we were apprehensive about the trip at first. But we never felt that we were part of a tour group during our time in Costa Rica. Everything was perfect and we can't imagine going anywhere in Latin America without going with Adventure Life!
Jeralyn O'Brien (Awesome Argentina, Mar 2005)
Adventure Life put together a great trip, did all the planning and work, and I just enjoyed! It really was an awesome trip and I would definitely be interested in traveling with your company again!
Stewart and Maryann Shaw (Earth, Fire, and Water, Mar 2005)
The tour was marvelous! This was the first time we used a tour company to plan our vacations, and we felt really catered to. Having a guide who was so knowledgeable made the trip so relaxing. We didn't have to worry about where we needed to go to next or if we would have problems with the language barrier, so it really took the pressure off of us!
Annie Gage, Barbara Green, and Corey Greengage (Beaches and Rainforest, Feb 2005)
The trip was wonderful! We had so much fun. Selva Bananito was just amazing.
Price Family (Adventure Pacifica, Dec 2004)
This was the best trip we have ever taken! We had never done a tour before, but after this experience we would go on another. Everything was perfect and we felt pampered, informed, and well-cared for. Our guide took care of any arrangements that needed to be made along the way, so we were free to enjoy the trip. It was an "adventure" and a true vacation in every sense of the word. Thanks for making our trip so very special!
Suzanne Bland (Reefs & Cayes + Mayan Mysteries + Adventure Pacifica +Peru Custom, Feb 2004)
I had a fantastic trip. I was extremely impressed by all the tour guides Adventure Life had selected, the accommodations, meals, tours, and the whole organization of my trip. It was far better than I could have hoped for. Thank you for organizing it so well. I also recommended Adventure Life to many other travelers along the way as they were impressed with the activities I was doing and how I was able to fit so many tours together without one single problem all the way through.
Scott and Pamela Orton (Mare Australis + Iguazu Falls, Apr 2004)
Having private tours and small group expeditions is the only way to do this type of trip. While others were herded like sheep, we were given hands on experiences such as tasting medicinal bark and learning to use lichen as dye.
Joyce Able (Wild Tambopata, Jul 2004)
On the final day of our trip Sandy said, "I can't think of any way to have made this trip better." Neither could I. The Wild Tambopata 7 Day trip was absolutely fantastic!!!! When we signed on with Adventure Life, we did it with some apprehension. After all, I had found Adventure Life by doing an internet search. All we really knew about Adventure Life was what was written on the web site. Truth or fiction? We have the answer to that question now- truth!...From the time we were picked up at the airport in Puerto Maldonado by our guide, Gaby, and our driver we felt in good hands. Gaby was our guide during the time we were in the Amazon. Almost unbelievable.... If I were to plan another trip to any part of South America to which Adventure Life arranges trips, I wouldn't have to do another internet search. I'd go straight to Adventure Life!
Marc Simon (Beaches and Rainforest, Dec 2004)
I just want to tell you that we had a fantastic time and thank you for the great job Adventure Life did on putting our trip together. I don't know how you found the places and people that you connected us with, but they were awesome. Your people even pulled us through when our luggage did not arrive with our international flight by coordinating its retrieval. We will definately keep you in mind for a future trip. It was one of the best things we've done together as a family, and a trip we'll be talking about for many years!
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-- Mare Australis 4 Day/3 Night --
Katie Egerton (Machu Picchu by Train and Wildlife Odyssey, Oct 2007)
A wonderful once in a lifetime experience. It was everything we expected, and better than expected in most parts!
I will definitely recommend Adventure Life to people planning to travel in South America. The standard of accommodation, tour guides and the fact that we could rely absolutely on being managed in transition was fantastic.
Marianne Kutz and Antal Szijj (Guatemala Custom Tour, Jul 2007)
We were so pleased and thrilled by the amount of effort your staff went through to take care of EVERY detail and request on our custom tour, from the birthday wine to finding specialized