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-- Argentina Glacier Adventure --

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.

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-- Awesome Argentina --

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!

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-- End of the World --

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!

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-- End of the World --

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.

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-- Iguazu Falls --

Melissa Prince (Pure Patagonia + Iguazu Falls, Oct 2008)
The EcoCamp was fantastic, the hotel in Buenos Aires was a great location and the hotel in Iguazu was fine.

Yes, and more. Chile- Torres del Paine was a great trip, I was blown away by the beauty and the adventure. I have never felt so alive hiking through Torres del Paine, and coming home to the EcoCamp at night with the best food I have ever tasted. A perfect way to spend a vacation, wouldn't you agree?

Buenos Aires and Iguazu were amazing as well- I would recommend this trip to anyone!

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-- Iguazu Falls --

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.

Yvonne Hubmayr (Iguazu Falls, Nov 2007)
This was our second trip with Adventure Life and we are very satisfied with the company. The guides are uniformly helpful and polite. We can relax knowing we will be well taken care of. Had we gone alone to the falls, we would not have known to go early before the crowds. Iguazu Falls are spectacular but overrun with people. Yacutinga Lodge was the perfect foil. Great to hear the jungle sounds at night. One evening we had a visit from a group of Guarani children and musicians who sang to us by the light of a fire -- magical.

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-- 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.

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-- M/V Mare Australis --

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.

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-- M/V Via Australis --

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.

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-- Northwest Trek --

Amy Cram (Northwest Trek 9-Day, Sep 2006)
I thought Jenny did a fantastic job pre-departure. In Argentina, everyone was friendly and helpful. Emiliano our tour guide on our trek in Salta and Juan Carlos were fantastic. The food and lodging were wonderful, too. Great tour!

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-- Patagonia Panorama --

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.

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-- South American Wine Country --

Patricia Putnam (South American Wine Country, Oct 2008)
Jenny Fiebig was very helpful with some last minute questions. Thank-you, Jenny.

Agusta Landetta o could not have done a better job putting together an informative and extremely enjoyable tour of wineries and the gastronomy of the areas. Phillipe, his driver was extremely courteous and a careful driver. The vehicle was in great condition and very comfortable and roomy. They were the BEST!!!

Robert O'Connell (South American Wine Country, Oct 2008)
We have returned from our one week Wine Tour of Chile. I have to tell you that this tour was absolutely the best one I've ever taken. Everything from the guide, transportation, food and hotels was First Rate. This Wine Tour exceeded all of our expectations!I had grown tired of the traditional tours and was somewhat suspect that one might be like all the rest but you proved me absolutely wrong!

I just want to thank you for setting up this tour for the O''Connell's and the Putnam's. You were very helpful and really convinced me that Adventure Live was not like any other tour company.

Special thanks for selecting Slow Tours, they were absolutely the best! They knew the people, the food, the lodging and most importantly the Chilean Wine better that anyone could ever expect.

Thanks for making me look good, I set up this tour and persuaded the other couple to come along. You made me look like I really knew what I was doing.

Thanks again, really appreciate all your help and we will spread the word about Adventure life.

Shirley Wright (South American Wine Country + Easter Island, Aug 2008)
The local guides in Chile and Rapa Nui were outstanding. Agustin from was incredibly good and very knowledgeable about wine, history, and culture.

The Chilean wine country was beautiful. Many of the wineries were relatively new and featured incredible architecture and grounds. Each was carefully selected to be somewhat different so we were not repeating the same experience. The techniques used differed in small details from place to place. Many of the wines were unique, with robust, well-developed flavors which would only improve with maturity.

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-- Taste of Argentina --

Lalena Aria (Taste of Argentina, Aug 2008)
We had lots of communications with our coordinators Mary Camp and Jenny Fiebig. Our guide Emiliano and driver Fernando were extremely professional and friendly. Emiliano was so knowledgeable about every aspect of Argentina. He accommodated our every request. Including a special stop at a bicycle shop for Argentina jerseys (Mike is bicycle enthusiast). His goal for our trip was clearly to show us all that he loves about his home state of Salta, Argentina. We will recommend this trip and this guide to all of our friends and family. Our trip was an education as well as a vacation.

Maureen and Mary Petricca (Taste of Argentina and Iguazu Falls, Jun 2008)
Both Jenny & Jonathan were out of this world!!!! They went above and beyond what was expected and answered all of our questions quite thoroughly. We could not have been happier.

Gustavo in Salta was amazing!!! We have already raved about him...our driver Fernando was also spectacular. They were both so professional, smart, enthusiastic, we could go on! From the cooking class to the places Gustavo chose to Yacutinga Lodge....they all went above and beyond to accommodate our vegetarian needs & the food was delicious!!!

(Thiem Family, Taste of Argentina and Iguazu Falls, Jul 2007)
We were very pleased with the quality of service that we received from Adventure Life and were impressed with the attention to detail. We enjoyed all of the interesting hotels and found your staff to be friendly and helpful. Isabel Irigoyen met us at the Buenos Aires airport and helped us get our flight to Salta. She spoke excellent English and gave us useful information - in short, she was wonderful, caring, and very professional. We especially want to mention the remarkable tour given by Emiliano Gomez in Salta. He often went out of his way to make sure we saw the best sites, ate at the best restaurants, and stopped at the best locations to take photos. He obviously is very proud of his region and wanted to make sure we experienced the best it has to offer. His English is also excellent and he knows a lot about American culture; we sensed he had as much fun talking and traveling with us as we did with him. We don't want to forget our driver Marcos, who was also exceptional for his professional driving and the great care he took with our luggage and the van. Both Emiliano and Marcos made this part of our trip extremely enjoyable and memorable, and we want to thank you for selecting them to accompany us.

We had a great trip and want to thank everyone for working with us to put it together on relatively short notice. We highly recommend ... Read All

Mary Jane and Thomas Tiedeman (Taste of Argentina, Mar 2007)
We loved staying in boutique-style hotels and especially loved the Casa de la Bodega and Huaira Huasi. Our guide, Emiliano, was absolutely fantastic-we could not have asked for a better-informed or more charming guide. Our driver, Marcus, was excellent and made us feel very safe, even while navigating challenging terrain. The food on our tour was excellent and Emiliano's restaurant suggestions were always on the mark!

Thank you Adventure Life for organizing a wonderful trip. Every connection worked and the hotels were small, but interesting and in great locations. They were exactly what we had hoped for. Our travel companions were two delightful ladies who shared our sense of adventure and were great fun to be with. We can't say enough about Emiliano Gomez-a memorable man who showed us places, people, foods, music, art, and landscapes we could never have discovered on our own.

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