It was a wonderful trip. The planning and execution were flawless. The locations we visited, the time allotted for each location and the excellent service and accommodations provided by our hotels made the trip a joy. Each stop was beautiful, and the staff made it even more spectacular. It was an incredible experience.

This trip was made enjoyable by the excellent coordination between airport meetings, hotel accommodations, local locations, efficient drivers, tour guides, and neighborhood locations. Every guide we met in each city was knowledgeable and fun to talk to. All of them seemed to love what they did. We were able to feel their enthusiasm.

Amazing trip to Peru. William, our guide for Machu Picchu, and the surrounding areas was wonderful and I highly recommend him. There are so many amazing things to do in Peru that you could stay for months. Souther Explorations did a great job in arranging transportation and flights for us when the airport was closed.

Incredible experience !!!! Southern Explorations is a great choice for anyone looking for a stress-free journey. Kaitlyn Lavalette, who organized our trip to Peru, Machu Picchu, then to Amazon, and ended with 5 days in Galapagos on a catamaran to Jose Luis Callapina was our guide in Peru. He was there for me when my daughter needed him, even if he couldn`t interpret. His knowledge of Peru and the Incas was amazing. Justin Laycob (founder and CEO of SE) called to ensure we were taken care of. Jose and he maintained communication. All of the details were taken care of, including transportation and finding hotels. Southern Explorations is the best choice if you`re looking to get spoiled.

Friends recommended Southern Explorations to us, and I am grateful to them. They were there for us every step of our journey, which took more than three years because of the pandemic. The Galapagos trip was everything we had hoped for and they were helpful right up to the end, despite COVID throwing some wrenches in the works. They went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone considering a trip to South America and Antarctica.

We were going to Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Unfortunately, COVID-19 caused us to postpone two trips. The best part of our trip was the guides, cultural highlights, lodging, and assistance with travel arrangements & arrangements. We loved the Letty cruise ship (naturalists` knowledge and ship-board staff, delicious meals & drinks, and a personal copy from the cruise video). This trip is hard to beat. Liz and Gary W.

From start to finish, Jonathon at Southern Explorations was a pleasure to work with! We will be using him again for any South American trips. All services, vendors, restaurants etc…. All services, vendors, restaurants etc. were great! There were no complaints! !

Southern Explorations: Travel with us! In our 13-years of marriage, my daughter and I have visited 24 countries and five continents together. Southern Explorations made our Peru trip flawless. They provided expert guides, great lodging and a great itinerary that maximized our time. Without compromising our enjoyment and comfort, they made sure that our accommodations were eco-friendly and respectful of the community.

The trip also included Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. Their representatives personalized the trip to highlight the most important areas. Southern Explorations is a great organization. Their team was attentive from start to finish and took care of all aspects of the trip. Our trip was made special by their prompt and courteous service. Excellent accommodations

Deanna from Southern Explorations was my contact and she was amazing. We booked our trip in December 2020, first Dow payment April 2019, but the ship kept getting cancelled. Deanna was a friend for over three years. Her professionalism and ease of use were truly remarkable. I would book Southern Explorations again, and work directly with Deanna. We love her! !

Everything was taken care of! It was a great stay. Although the food was good, it wasn`t exceptional. It is not a luxury hotel, but it is mid-range. Although the price was high due to the quality of the food and alcohol, it was an incredible trip that we would recommend to everyone. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, but also quiet. The trip was made even more special by the many little details.

Carlos Vargas was an exceptional guide. He was not only a great guide who pointed out interesting animals and plants that we wouldn`t have seen without him but he was also genuinely nice and added to our Costa Rican fun.

The trip was fantastic, even without Carlos. Memorable activities and jaw-dropping places. I wouldn`t change one thing.

My Ecuador/Galapagos vacation was amazing. The transfers went smoothly and were all on time. The Hotel San Francisco in Quito is a wonderful place to stroll around, shop, or eat. The Bellevista Cloud Forest Lodge was amazing. It`s a great spot to view birds, or to just stroll along the trails to enjoy some beautiful scenery. Amazing 8-day Solaris Cruise. You can snorkel almost every day. Everyday brings new islands and animals. Our guide and crew went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed.

Southern Explorations staff did an amazing job in helping our family plan a trip to Galapagos. Their assistance was crucial as we were delayed for over a year due to the COVID era changes. They were professional, intelligent and friendly guides who helped us in Ecuador.

To celebrate my 60th birthday, we visited Patagonia in February 2019. The hotel in Torres del Paine (Chile) was quite spectacular (Tierra Patagonia). After three days, we moved on to Argentina to visit two resorts – El Calafate at Perito Moreno Glacier and El Chalten in the mountains. Then we went to Buenos Aires. Speculator hikes allowed us to see amazing wildfire, including a Puma with her cub. Also, condors and lots of guanacos. This was one of our most memorable trips.