SA Expeditions in San Francisco

We just returned for a fantastic trip to Patagonia which Jackie designed for us. From the time we first landed in Chile to the time we departed everything was fantastic and went with out a hitch. The Las Torres Lodge was fantastic. Lots of wonderful excursions, excellent guides and phenominal meals. It was the first time I have ever used a booking company to plan a trip and I could not have been more impressed. Jackie answered tons questions before, kept in touch during and we had a productive recap when we returned home. I certainly hope that SA offers excursions to our future destinations as I hope to employ Jackie’s planning expertise in the future

Our trip to SA was spectacular!! We enjoyed every bit of it and undoubtedly the best trip weve ever been on. All the details of arrangements were very well thought out and documented in the link, for convenient reference (which we used quite often).The pickups were always on schedule and the hotels were well-appointed and located conveniently close to city centers for easy access to restaurants!! The tour guides were all outstanding and made every effort to show us all the attractions and went out of their way to please us. Their knowledge of the history and background of the attractions was very impressive. We were also touched by the few special events consisting of wine cheese service on the salt flats and sunsets.It took me a few hours to get used to the All Inclusive stops and they were great once I understood how they work, they were outstanding. All the hotels were great and some exceeded our expectations, such as the one at El Calafate, Los Torres, and San Pedro Atacama. Thank you for those selections.Certainly, we spoke very highly of SA Expeditions to many of the travelers we came across and they took note of the details.Thank you, again, for the impeccable arrangements which are a reflection of your extensive experience. SA expeditions will be our first choice for any future vacations!!Raghavan and Uma Ayer

I took a solo trip and needed help planning everything I wanted to do in the days I would be there. Hellen helped me plan everything I wanted to do in Peru. I spent 4 days in the Amazon, then Cusco, Machu Picchu and Rainbow Mountain. The resorts were lovely. The included meals were amazing. The drivers and guides were punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. Prior to the trip, I had a detailed itinerary and all the information I needed about what to pack, staying safe etc. Hellen was available before and during the trip for any questions that I had. I would definitely use SA Expeditions again.

We went to Peru to see the Amazon and Macchu Picchu. We had an amazing time we loved the itinerary, the guides were so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The drivers did an excellent job and the sites were incredible! Rene was our first guide in the Amazon and he did a great job leading us on various expeditions. The cabanas we stayed at were perfect and the food was delicious! Johan was our guide from Cusco to Macchu Picchu, he seemed to know the answer to every question we had and really seemed invested in us gaining the most out of our trip. He was an excellent guide and we really appreciated his expertise on our tours. Macchu Picchu was incredible and beautiful and we loved learning about the history and culture. Our guide Miguel in Lima was also great he was very friendly and knowledgeable and wanted us to have the best experience we could have in our short time in Lima. We would definitely book another trip through SA and would recommend others to go through them as well.

SA planned and coordinated a fascinating trip to Peru. They perfectly synchronized my Inca Trail Trek with my wifes separate tour which was booked through another operator. It was seamless airport to Andes service. Perus combination of geography, culture and natural history is wonderfully intertwined. Above all, the people of Peru are the highlight. SA trail team leader Max Loayza was knowledgeable, personable and experienced. Max represents SA extremely well and always had my best interests in mind. Trail Chef Flavio prepared amazing meals from a micro kitchen and all porters were strong, focused and a joy to hike with. This itinerary began with two day hikes on other portions of the Inca Trail followed by the classic four day Inca Trail trek terminating at Machu Picchu. Climbing Huayna Picchu on the final day sealed it.

My husband and I went to Peru for our 5-year wedding anniversary. We wanted to do something outdoorsy but also relaxing and romantic. We chose Peru for its beautiful culture, incredible food, and unbeatable excursions. Our trip planner, Julia, and our guide, Johan, were both absolutely amazing. The trip was perfectly planned from start to finish. We got to kick it in Lima and have delicious meals, explore and relax in the Sacred Valley, hike up the short Inca trail to Machu Picchu, and discover beautiful, ancient Cusco (hands-down the coolest city!). We felt so taken care of the entire week. We never felt rushed but still felt able to see and do everything that was important to us. The team was also flexible when we wanted to make adjustments on the fly. Julia understood our needs and made sure that our agenda was exactly what we wanted. Johan was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and a pleasure to spend the week with. We learned so much about the Incan culture from him and are so grateful to have had such a personal introduction to the country of Peru. This was hands down our favorite vacation we have ever taken, and we are avid travelers. We will definitely be recommending SA, Julia, and Johan to all of our friends. This is a can’t-miss experience— trip of a lifetime! WE WILL BE BACK!

Julia Steck with SA Expeditions planned a three week trip of a lifetime for our family in Argentina and Peru. We had 21 days packed full of adventure and excitement exploring Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Iguazú Falls, Cusco, Machu Picchu and 3 nights cruising the Amazon! Our itinerary was thoughtfully planned and carried out impeccably. SA Expeditions planned every detail: drivers to pick us up and literally take us everywhere, awesome tour guides to lead us and first class accommodations in fabulous hotels! We are so thankful someone recommended Julia and SA Expeditions to us so we want to do the same for anyone interested in exploring South America.

South America Expeditions was amazing planning an exciting two week trip to Ecuador for us, one week on land and another week at sea in the Galapagos. They provided seamless care every step of the way and their drivers/tourist guides were delightful and reliable. They prearranged vegan meals at restaurants and we stayed in five star hotels. We felt completely supported and fully enjoyed all the experiences hiking volcanoes to visiting Inca ruins, to swimming in the ocean with the turtles, penguins, seals, and sharks. Weve travelled many countries around the world but this trip ranks right at the top. We highly recommend SA Expeditions.

We had a trip to South America all planned out on our own, when the operator (not SA) cancelled at the last second. I reached out to Jackie at SA on Sunday, and we had a new itinerary figured out on Monday, and we departed on Wednesday. We did the Galapagos and the Ecuadorian jungle trip. The folks from SA were absolutely wonderful. We landed at the airport and they were there to meet us and walk us through almost every step. It was great. I highly recommend them.

SA Expeditions was flawless! We had a detailed itinerary with a thousand moving parts and SA put it together without a hitch. Tours were amazing. Guides were too notch. Drivers were fabulous. Lodging and food were phenomenal. 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ beginning to end.