Jennifer Amengual
CAAmazing Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu Experience My family of four that includes two teenagers had a wonderful time in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco. Southern Explorations coordinated everything perfectly allowing us to just have fun. Jose Luis was an incredible guide with an enormous depth and breadth of knowledge about Inca culture, architecture and the surrounding environment, flora, fauna as well as life in general in Peru. Really amazing once in a lifetime trip!!!!
Richard
GBFIVE STARS to Southern Exploration & Galapagos Marisa at Southern Explorations gave wonderful guidance to plan our Galapagos vacation. My wife and I are experienced travelers; however, traveling through Ecuador and aligned with the National Park operators definitely required proven experience! The Tip Top V crew was professional and welcoming, and our Park Guide, Nancy, was quite expert. We also benefitted from calm seas, perfect temperatures, and all flights “on-time”. Arriving a day in advance to enjoy Quito (and have a 24 hr buffer in case of delays) was great advice and our Quito hotel stay and old city tour very worthwhile. I did not appreciate Quito is 9,000’ elevation! Marisa and Southern Explorations arranged all the “pre” and “post” Galapagos stays and logistics and the on-site service for all was top notch. If you are in the mood to visit the Galapagos, certainly we give Marisa/Southern Explorations and Tip Top our highest recommendation.
CS
GBThe trip was well-organized and… The trip was well-organized and well-paced. The guides, especially in Bariloche, were excellent! They were able to pivot and provide an alternative hike/activity when the original first-day hiking trail was closed due to rain the previous day. The hotels were well-situated and comfortable.
Rhonda
GBPeru trip to Lima, Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu The guides we were lucky enough to get were Antonio and Darwin, they made the trip so enjoyable. They are extremely outgoing, friendly and knowledgeable. We did white water rafting, steel ladders and zip lining, climb the Inca trail, Machu Picchu and a full day of community service at two local schools. It was beautiful and amazing. We traveled with 8 teenaged boys.
andrew bridger
AUGreat South american experience From The very first enquiry Marissa was a joy to deal with. Professional and knowledgeable, she put together a great package for us that resulted in a very memorable experience in South America. It all was faultless. Highly recommended.