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End of the World

Patricia Meheriuk (End of the World + End of the World, Feb 2009)
This trip was planned to the smallest detail. The eco-camp was delightful. It reminded me of Hobbit houses. On the bus ride to El Calafate, I met a travel agent from Amsterdam and he had not heard of the camp as it is not advertised. Rodrigo, a camp representative who evaluated the camp during our stay happened to be on the bus. He provided this man with a brochure of the camp. He loved it and said that his clients were more interested in this type of accommodations as opposed to the sterile hotel environment. If other facilities like this exist, I would choose them. We met other travelers who used your group and the overall rating of the services you provide was excellent. Only on occasion, did someone have a minor delay. All of our transfers and transportation was timely and efficient. Guides were excellent, interested and engaging. With only 2 wks of vacation a year, this trip offered the most for my time. It truly was a memorable experience and as is noted on the seawall in Ushuaia " The End of the World is the beginning of Everything."

Malcolm Dufty (End of the World + Iguazu Falls + Lakes Crossing + End of the World, Mar 2008)
Many thanks to Jenny for organizing everything. The packing lists were just right. One tip we learned was to insert a large garbage bag into our duffel bags before packing - it saved our clothes from getting wet more than once

We were glad we did the tours through you as we could not have seen all we did on our own. Having personal guides to ourselves much of the time was an added bonus. We had misgivings about our safety which were unfounded. We found the people wonderful and found only in the plazas etc was extra caution advised. We found an American tourist we had met earlier wiping a liquid off himself in the Congress Plaza in B.A. He had fended off an attempted robbery. The availability of safes in almost all our hotel rooms meant we didn't have to risk much loss in a robbery or pick-pocketing. We had read concerns about getting money from ATM's. In fact they were everywhere and we never once had to use one in the street.

Jessica Wrobel (End of the World + End of the World, Jan 2008)
Jonathan did a great job working with my many requests that came with a very short time frame. His initial attention to my needs made me disregard the other tour companies that I had been also looking at.

The food at the Eco Camp was my favorite. It was cozy and simple and complemented the stay very nicely.

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.

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!

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.

M/V Via Australis

Monica Parent (M/V Mare Australis + M/V Via Australis, Mar 2009)
The cruise/expedition was better than anything we could have imagined. We travel a lot and we loved it!

Julie Copaken (Via Australis 5 day, Feb 2008)
I booked this trip very last minute. Jonathan Brunger was very helpful, and responded quickly to all my questions. Reilly Sullivan was also very helpful with providing me with details for my hotel reservation in Buenos Aires.

My trip aboard Via Australis far surpassed my expectations. Truth is, I didn't know what to expect! But, the accommodations were great (roomy rooms; nice/hot shower; comfortable bed; beautiful view), the staff was so knowledgeable and friendly, and the cruise attracts a nice group of fellow passengers. I was traveling by myself and easily met people and felt totally at ease.

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.

Lakes Crossing

Malcolm Dufty (End of the World + Iguazu Falls + Lakes Crossing + End of the World, Mar 2008)
Many thanks to Jenny for organizing everything. The packing lists were just right. One tip we learned was to insert a large garbage bag into our duffel bags before packing - it saved our clothes from getting wet more than once

We were glad we did the tours through you as we could not have seen all we did on our own. Having personal guides to ourselves much of the time was an added bonus. We had misgivings about our safety which were unfounded. We found the people wonderful and found only in the plazas etc was extra caution advised. We found an American tourist we had met earlier wiping a liquid off himself in the Congress Plaza in B.A. He had fended off an attempted robbery. The availability of safes in almost all our hotel rooms meant we didn't have to risk much loss in a robbery or pick-pocketing. We had read concerns about getting money from ATM's. In fact they were everywhere and we never once had to use one in the street.

Ken Godowski (Lakes Crossing, Jan 2008)
The Lakes crossing was unique in all of our travels. High mountains with snowfields and glaciers, waterfalls plunging through temperate rainforest into deep lakes, rustic lodges, and the alpine flavor of Bariloche were terrific fun.

Pure Patagonia - Base Camp Trekking

Gary Preston (Pure Patagonia, Feb 2009)
The Eco-Camp staff & crew were exceptional! We felt like we were leaving friends when the day of departure arrived.

We thought the tour was a great value in that we received the quality and expertise we paid for by going through a travel service like A-L. We usually don't use travel groups, but prefer to do these adventures independently. So our expectations were quite high, and A-L delivered!

Larry Ceplair (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Feb 2009)
Jen Barile was very patient with, and informative about, my long list of queries.

We wish to heap special accolades for our guides Marcello (Argentina), Roberto (Torres del Paine), Jacinta, and Kathleen (Campo Aventura).

Ines Marrero-Priegues (Pure Patagonia, Dec 2008)
We had an amazing time. Our trekking group was wonderful. I traveled with my two teen kids (13 & 15). This was the trip of a lifetime. I don't know that we will be able to top of this experience.

We made our own lunches every day from an amazing selection of meats, cheeses, vegetarian options and fresh fruits.

Tammy Vanden Heuvel (Pure Patagonia, Dec 2008)
The pre-departure support was very helpful in making sure I had all the info I needed to make my trip successful.

They were very helpful in making sure I had all the info I needed to make my trip successful.

Our local guides were excellent. They were very knowledgeable of the area and were able to answer all questions we threw at them from types of plants to types of rock formations, to the types of clouds that were in the sky.

The food at Eco Camp was excellent - the refugio's left a little to be desired.

The location, the weather, the people - all together made for an excellent trip and I'd love to go back and explore some more of Chile.

Richard Beens (Pure Patagonia, Dec 2008)
Our guide in Punta Arenas, Maria Navia, and on the trek, Maicha Besson, were both wonderful. Their English was very good and they had an obvious passion for their jobs.

The Oro Feuguinio Hostal in Punta Arenas was charming, but a bit threadbare. The Eco Camp was superb -- excellent location, food and accomodations.

The Eco Camp food was gourmet quality! Wine with the evening meals and generous portions.

Kristine Sowl (Iguazu Falls + Pure Patagonia, Dec 2008)
Tour overall was good: Yacutinga Lodge -- Excellent. Would have liked to have spent a little more time here, especially to view more birds. Iguazu -- Did not really enjoy the afternoon jungle adventure on December 4. The zip line canopy exploration seems more like an amusement park ride than a canopy exploration. I guess I wanted to experience more of the jungle and less of the thrill rides. Iguazu Falls -- Loved them. Had a great day here and actually enjoyed having a private guide so I could spend the day as I wished. It was a very hot day at the falls so the wet boat trip was very welcome. Buenos Aires -- Good choice on hotel locations. I spent a lot of time walking around looking at old buildings and statues. Particularly enjoyed my visit to the Ricoleta Cemetary and the crafts market. Torres del Paine -- Had a great trek and excellent weather (in fact, hotter than expected). Sights to be seen on the first four days were excellent. I got to hike to most of the areas I wanted to explore.

Staff at Art Hotel, Esturion, Yacutinga, Park Chateau, and Ecocamp were all friendly and helpful. Yacutinga Lodge and Ecocamp staff especially went the extra mile to make your stay comfortable.

Food was generally good to excellent, depending on where I was at. It was particularly good at Yacutinga Lodge.

Ka Lai Yee (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Nov 2008)
Jenny was very helpful and able to answer detailed questions about the trip, particularly regarding the arrival logistics.

The accommodations were clean, and the staff at all the places we stayed were very friendly.

I was very impressed by the organization. All of the transfers occurred exactly as described by Jenny and there were no problems.

Overall, my experience with Adventure Life was very positive. All transfers and activities occurred almost exactly as described prior to the trip (very well organized). The staff at Adventure Life was also very responsive to questions/concerns. The itinerary of the trip was good. There was a good mix of hiking and town based activities, as well as opportunities to rest after longer days of hiking. The packing list was also great. I used everything that I packed.

Jennifer Steffes (Pure Patagonia, Nov 2008)
The guides were excellent and made the trip! They were friendly, knowledgeable about everything and incredibly enthusiastic!

Andrew Stewart (Pure Patagonia, Nov 2008)
Everyone was very helpful and responsive whenever we had any questions.

The guides were excellent. They had great knowledge, very friendly, and catered to everyone's skill levels and needs.

It was a truly great experience. Definitely one of the best trips I've taken. We met some nice people and had a wonderful experience. It's the unexpected that makes trips memorable.

Jerzy Rajtar (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Nov 2008)
We were impressed with the seamless logistics of our trip that apparently was the result of coordination between many participating organizations. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly people, that set a good tone for the whole group on both Argentinean and Chilean sides of the trek. For that we are grateful to our Argentina guide Marcello, glacier guide Gustavo, and to our Chilean guide Rodrigo and his assistant Jonathan. Food service was above our expectations.

Argentina Glacier Adventure

Charles Dildine (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Cruise on Galapagos Odyssey, Mar 2009)
the trip was organized and run on a time schedule with slight deviations. the yacht was well run by all members of the staff. it was a trip that provided a good survey of the galapagos islands. it will be interesting to compare the galapagos with the hawaiian islands. one question i am still trying to understand is why i did not see any evidence of coral is the oceans around the islands. it was my first opportunity to actually swim with sharks & sealions.

Lisa Black (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Feb 2009)
the trip was very well organized and I never had concerns about when and where I was going; Argentina is so beautiful; I would highly recommend this trip and your company.

Hosteria El Pilar was lovely. The accommodations had an excellent view and everyone that worked there was so friendly. I could have stayed there multiple nights.

Pedro Fina was an outstanding guide. Very knowledgeable, very patient with the skill levels of the individuals. He was a blast to be with.

food was great, food at the camp was beyond expectations, lunches were more than anyone could ask for.

Larry Ceplair (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Feb 2009)
Jen Barile was very patient with, and informative about, my long list of queries.

We wish to heap special accolades for our guides Marcello (Argentina), Roberto (Torres del Paine), Jacinta, and Kathleen (Campo Aventura).

Stephen Bluestein (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Dec 2008)
Jen and Monica were very fast in responding to my requests and were able to book my vacation within a week of leaving.

The guide, Marcelo, was knowledgeable and skilled

I would highly recommend it and Adventure Life to anyone. Jen and Monica were rock stars. I was planning a last minute trip to Patagonia and they helped me book everything one week from departure. They always replied to my emails and phone calls immediately. No other tour operator would deal with my last minute decision... only adventure life. Thanks

Ka Lai Yee (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Nov 2008)
Jenny was very helpful and able to answer detailed questions about the trip, particularly regarding the arrival logistics.

The accommodations were clean, and the staff at all the places we stayed were very friendly.

I was very impressed by the organization. All of the transfers occurred exactly as described by Jenny and there were no problems.

Overall, my experience with Adventure Life was very positive. All transfers and activities occurred almost exactly as described prior to the trip (very well organized). The staff at Adventure Life was also very responsive to questions/concerns. The itinerary of the trip was good. There was a good mix of hiking and town based activities, as well as opportunities to rest after longer days of hiking. The packing list was also great. I used everything that I packed.

Jerzy Rajtar (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Nov 2008)
We were impressed with the seamless logistics of our trip that apparently was the result of coordination between many participating organizations. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly people, that set a good tone for the whole group on both Argentinean and Chilean sides of the trek. For that we are grateful to our Argentina guide Marcello, glacier guide Gustavo, and to our Chilean guide Rodrigo and his assistant Jonathan. Food service was above our expectations.

Anne Grant (Argentina Glacier Adventure, Jan 2008)
Even though i disliked the camp facilities- too primitive for me- i still enjoyed the trip and was really glad we did it but next time I'm not camping. This is the 3rd Adventure life trip I've been on and they have all been really well organized with fantastic guides and support people and I've enjoyed each trip and i hope to go on another some time.

We decided on this at the very last moment and Jonathon was very helpful.

Pedro ,our guide, was full of enthusiasm and we enjoyed him alot.

Aurelia cooked us great meals at the camp, and We were given wonderful box lunches each day- far too much - but i ate it all and gained 3lbs, even tho hiking so far!

JoAnn Hofheimer (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Dec 2007)
This was the best trekking experience I've had, including New Zealand, Peru, Nepal, Bhutan...Great balance of easy and difficult days, super trails, spectacular scenery without altitude issues, and ecocamp is terrific. Even the wind and rain added to the experience, the forests and rock scrambles balanced each other, and our fellow travelers were delightful. A grand trip! Many thanks.

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.

Patagonia Panorama

Larry Ceplair (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Feb 2009)
Jen Barile was very patient with, and informative about, my long list of queries.

We wish to heap special accolades for our guides Marcello (Argentina), Roberto (Torres del Paine), Jacinta, and Kathleen (Campo Aventura).

Ka Lai Yee (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Nov 2008)
Jenny was very helpful and able to answer detailed questions about the trip, particularly regarding the arrival logistics.

The accommodations were clean, and the staff at all the places we stayed were very friendly.

I was very impressed by the organization. All of the transfers occurred exactly as described by Jenny and there were no problems.

Overall, my experience with Adventure Life was very positive. All transfers and activities occurred almost exactly as described prior to the trip (very well organized). The staff at Adventure Life was also very responsive to questions/concerns. The itinerary of the trip was good. There was a good mix of hiking and town based activities, as well as opportunities to rest after longer days of hiking. The packing list was also great. I used everything that I packed.

Jerzy Rajtar (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Nov 2008)
We were impressed with the seamless logistics of our trip that apparently was the result of coordination between many participating organizations. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly people, that set a good tone for the whole group on both Argentinean and Chilean sides of the trek. For that we are grateful to our Argentina guide Marcello, glacier guide Gustavo, and to our Chilean guide Rodrigo and his assistant Jonathan. Food service was above our expectations.

JoAnn Hofheimer (Argentina Glacier Adventure + Patagonia Panorama + Pure Patagonia, Dec 2007)
This was the best trekking experience I've had, including New Zealand, Peru, Nepal, Bhutan...Great balance of easy and difficult days, super trails, spectacular scenery without altitude issues, and ecocamp is terrific. Even the wind and rain added to the experience, the forests and rock scrambles balanced each other, and our fellow travelers were delightful. A grand trip! Many thanks.

Ursula & Howard Booth (Patagonia Panorama, Mar 2004)
First, let me say this was a great trip! The itinerary was great in all its daily objectives and their variety. A friend of ours who had hiked intensively in both parks said he thought the itinerary was the best he had seen of out of all the offereings by tour companies. The scenery was stunning! All the places we stayed were clean and even scenic. The personnel at the hotels were helpful and spoke English. We particularly felt at home at EcoCamp where we could enjoy the Patagonian horses galoping by at down. Our tour leaders were congenial, helpful, and enthusiastic.

Patty Eilers and Brad Roberts (Patagonia Panorama, Mar 2004)
The accommodations were great and the Argentinean guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. This was an adventurous tour!

John Proulx (Patagonia Panorama, Feb 2004)
Overall this is an excellent trip. The scenery is fantastic and the wildlife is great. The hiking is well spaced so that there are no real hard, long days. The two main guides were excellent and took care of us with patience and good humor. Armando in Chile was especially good - knowledgeable, attentive to details, an extremely good organizer, and easy to get along with. He knows what he is doing.

End of the World

Karen Griffith-Hedberg (End of the World, Mar 2009)
During pre-departure, I appreciate that someone takes the time to respond to my emails no matter how trivial the question may seem!

Great accommodations throughout. The eco camp luxury suite domes would have been more comfortable than our basic dome, but we chose not to upgrade. The bed was comfortable and the dome surprisingly warm considering no heat source. Certainly better than basic camping!

Excellent planning, for sure. All the guides (from simple airport "fetch-the-tourists" to actual excursions) were prompt and helpful and very professional. We were very impressed. In previous experiences in Turkey and Greece, we felt like a crop to be harvested (ie with respect to tips) but in this S. America trip we felt like the guides never even thought about getting tips...they were just doing their best to do their job as well as possible. In some cases the hand-off from one guide or "meet and greet person" to another came so quickly we did not have a chance to tip the first one, and were sorry.

We had a very nice time on our glacier trek and ice climbing day, even though it was a long day! The guide from NYCA in Chalten (Pedro) was all ours, and was the perfect mother hen, keeping us safe, keeping tabs on how we were holding up (it was a 25 km day!), and providing careful instruction in crampon use and glacier trekking. My husband wanted ice climbing ... Read All

Patricia Meheriuk (End of the World + End of the World, Feb 2009)
This trip was planned to the smallest detail. The eco-camp was delightful. It reminded me of Hobbit houses. On the bus ride to El Calafate, I met a travel agent from Amsterdam and he had not heard of the camp as it is not advertised. Rodrigo, a camp representative who evaluated the camp during our stay happened to be on the bus. He provided this man with a brochure of the camp. He loved it and said that his clients were more interested in this type of accommodations as opposed to the sterile hotel environment. If other facilities like this exist, I would choose them. We met other travelers who used your group and the overall rating of the services you provide was excellent. Only on occasion, did someone have a minor delay. All of our transfers and transportation was timely and efficient. Guides were excellent, interested and engaging. With only 2 wks of vacation a year, this trip offered the most for my time. It truly was a memorable experience and as is noted on the seawall in Ushuaia " The End of the World is the beginning of Everything."

Marc Tunick (End of the World, Jan 2009)
Absolutely outstanding service from Jodi, Jenny, and Joyce. They made sure everything was well planned and we were well prepared.

The Via Australis was exemplary. The hotel in Punta Arenas, while well located, was mediocre. EcoCamp is a great idea and the service was first rate. The hotel in El Calafate was also very nice.

My wife and I couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon than the one we had. From the start, the Adventure Life staff was helpful, responsive, knowledgeable, and friendly...helping us every step along the way. The entire trip was perfectly planned and perfectly executed...the local providers in Argentina and Chile provided first rate service. The adventures we experienced on the trip were exciting, fun, and informative...the quality of the food and accommodations, 5 star. We can not thank you all enough for the work you put into making our honeymoon an unforgettable experience and one that we will cherish forever. We will be sure to send pictures soon... Marc and Vik

Malcolm Dufty (End of the World + Iguazu Falls + Lakes Crossing + End of the World, Mar 2008)
Many thanks to Jenny for organizing everything. The packing lists were just right. One tip we learned was to insert a large garbage bag into our duffel bags before packing - it saved our clothes from getting wet more than once

We were glad we did the tours through you as we could not have seen all we did on our own. Having personal guides to ourselves much of the time was an added bonus. We had misgivings about our safety which were unfounded. We found the people wonderful and found only in the plazas etc was extra caution advised. We found an American tourist we had met earlier wiping a liquid off himself in the Congress Plaza in B.A. He had fended off an attempted robbery. The availability of safes in almost all our hotel rooms meant we didn't have to risk much loss in a robbery or pick-pocketing. We had read concerns about getting money from ATM's. In fact they were everywhere and we never once had to use one in the street.

Jessica Wrobel (End of the World + End of the World, Jan 2008)
Jonathan did a great job working with my many requests that came with a very short time frame. His initial attention to my needs made me disregard the other tour companies that I had been also looking at.

The food at the Eco Camp was my favorite. It was cozy and simple and complemented the stay very nicely.

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!

Awesome Argentina

Lisa Bridges (Awesome Argentina + Taste of Argentina, Mar 2009)
I really enjoyed the trip. The one thing that would have made it better would have been an extra day or two, particularly in the "Awesome Argentina" portion of our trip. The main place where this would really have added to the trip was in El Calafate. An extra day would have allowed us to spend some time enjoying the beautiful estancia where we stayed (El Galpon del Glaciar) and to visit the city of El Calafate. We didn't arrive in El Calafate until late afternoon, then we spent one full day at the glaciar and participated in an organized set of activities at the estancia in the evening, and then left fairly early the next morning. Since the estancia is quite a distance from the town, we weren't able to visit the town at all.

All of the accommodations were great - unique, comfortable, and attractive.

Most breakfasts and other provided meals were excellent or very good, one was okay (breakfasts at the Hosteria Linares in Ushuaia). The dinner provided at El Galpon del Glaciar in El Calafate was a particular highlight. We chose to have dinners at three of our other hotels (not included in the tour costs) - La Casa de la Bodega in Cafayate, La Comarca in Purmamarca, and Hosteria el Cortijo in Cachi. The first two were outstanding, the third was very good.

Kathy Nelson (Awesome Argentina, Feb 2009)
the choices were great! Locations were good, and the hotels/hosterias were "authentic". The guides did a lot too make this trip so much fun for us. They were all caring, friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable.

Organization was great, and we especially appreciated the combination of organized tours and free time. We had so much fun! We were lucky with great weather, but this would have been a great experience, no matter what.

Marian Sole (Awesome Argentina, Apr 2008)
El Galpon del Glaciar in El Calafate was outstanding in view,peacefulness, amenities. Kawo Hotel in Puerto Santo Cruz was definitely the best in town.

Juan, Augusto in Ushuaia and Leo in Puerto Santa Cruz were outstanding in knowledge of flora, fauna, geography of the area and extremely friendly.

The dinners laid on in Puerto Santa Cruz - homemade cooking by Marcella were superb and the best of the trip.

The combination of "Fin del Mundo", Atlantic Patagonia and Perito Moreno was great and gave us a real sense of the immensity of the country, the different geographic areas as well as the chance to see Penguins, Rheas, Flamingos and Condors without going to a zoo!

Virginia Sole-Smith (Awesome Argentina, Apr 2008)
I have to give a special shout-out to the Galpon Glacier Estancia outside of El Calafate. One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, with views of mountains, lakes, sheep, and even flamingos from every room, plus extremely comfortable beds, delicious food, and champagne your first night!

All of our guides were knowledgeable and charming — even early in the morning! I can't believe how hard they work to make every day great.

The home-cooked meals by Marcella in the local restaurant in Puerto Santa Cruz were Out Of This World great, as were the BBQ lunches during our treks in Tierra Del Fuego (can't beat steak cooked outside!) and our dinner at Galpon Glacier Estancia in El Calafate. The restaurants in Ushuaia were more mixed, however, and in general, I found the breakfasts to be a little on the light side, given how active our days were. I was always starving by lunch!

This really was an outstanding trip all around! Right up there with our wonderful Macchu Picchu/Peru trip last year. Can't wait to do another!

Robert Ivry (Awesome Argentina, Jan 2008)
They were all excellent, especially the Estacia at the end, one of the most beautiful and well run places anywhere. The hotel in Ushuaia was charming.

The local guides were spectacular, the highlight of the trip. They were both knowledgeable and fun. The guides in Ushuaia were especially great, but Santa Cruz guides were very warm and attentive.

You did a fantastic job. This was one of our most memorable trips. The trip combined beauty, adventure, and the warmest friendliest people anywhere. We plan to use you again; to return to Argentina and maybe Brazil.

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!

M/V Mare Australis

Monica Parent (M/V Mare Australis + M/V Via Australis, Mar 2009)
The cruise/expedition was better than anything we could have imagined. We travel a lot and we loved it!

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!

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.

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.