If you ask my husband what his favorite part of our trip was, he will say the food. Santiago had excellent options as far as seafood, meat, ect. I ate ceviche every chance I had. I have found that food is sometimes the best way you can experience a new culture. I don't think I had one meal that I didn't like! I discovered that a lot of the Santiago cuisine had been inspired by Peru (especially the ceviche - delicious to perfection). I had as much ceviche as possible. (Franny Friesz)
Our lunch at Matetic in the Equilibrium restaurant was probably the best meal during our entire time in Chile. We found great food in Punta Arenas as well. We were told to try the Patagonian lamb, king crab, and sea urchins. We didn't find the urchins, but I enjoyed a king crab bake and Toby consumed a tender leg of lamb. EcoCamp was beyond exceptional. For it being such a rural location, we couldn't believe the amazing dishes in front of us each night. EcoCamp combines Chilean, Altiplanic, Patagonian and international food for their meals. La Luna had amazing food. Stellar pisco sours, king crab bake, and leg of lamb (Franny Friesz)
My absolute favorite was an appetizer of octopus at EcoCamp. It tasted like tender crab meat and packed incredible flavor. Toby and I kept looking at each other and shook our heads, in awe of something that could taste so good. We had our first empanadas when we were at El Galpon and they also had a great variety of local food. These unforgettable meals only heightened the views we saw, people we met, and culture we experienced. The food at EcoCamp was SO incredible. My favorite dish - octopus. (Franny Friesz)
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
