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-- Belize Explorer --

Ursula and Howard Booth (Belize Explorer, Mar 2007)
We loved the relaxed atmosphere of the smaller hotels and the family-run enterprises. The tour provided plenty of variety. We really enjoyed Pook's Hill and could have easily spent another day there to hike, etc. The cave tour is one of a kind. Nice group, we bonded well with the younger folks.

Parul Mehta (Belize Explorer, Mar 2007)
I loved, loved, loved Pook's Hill. I could have not asked for a better place to stay. The rooms were large, clean, and comfortable. The guides at Pook's were phenomenal and very knowledgeable. They added some extra tours/walks once they found out what are interests are. George took us on a night hike through Pook's and Ben took us birding three times at Tikal. They were truly exceptional guides who really went out of their way to make sure our vacation was fun and memorable. I will never forget the guides from Pooks. They really enjoy what they do and they love interacting with others. Please send down a special thanks to George and Ben at Pooks!

This vacation was everything I expected and so much more. You did a fabulous job with matching a roommate. Kathy has been the best travel companion I have ever had. She was actually better to travel with then some of my best friends. Everyone in the group was exceptional.

Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins, May 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!

Andre and Pirjo Lesperance (Hamanasi Adventure, May 2005)
This was a most memorable trip for both of us. We would highly recommend Hamanasi Resort and the diversity of adventure excursions offered there to anyone that is looking for a more adventurous vacation. Our guides were very enthusiastic and they had a wealth of knowledge about the natural history of Belize. Our guides were able to satisfy our curiosity on just about any topic - birds, tropical plants, native wildlife, etc. The hikes were challenging yet immensely rewarding. Belize is an amazing country with friendly people that are enthusiastic to share it with visitors. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

Ivan and Ruth Ball (Machu Picchu by Train, Apr 2005)
Our tour guide was splendid and served our needs with great care.

John and Pia Crandell (John and Pia Crandell, Mar 2005)
The tour was excellent! In particular we were impressed with how timely all of the transfers and pick-ups were.

Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins - Belize, Jan 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!

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-- Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye --

Vicki Berchou (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye + Placencia, Mar 2006)
Guatemala was such an experience that we wish we'd taken extra days to see more of it! Our favorite experiences - aside from the great food - was the opportunity to spend a morning sharing breakfast with the Garcia Sisters. The Mayan immersion was terrific.

Lynette and Tom Thompson (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Feb 2006)
We were in awe for most of the time! The ruins at Tikal were awesome, and I really enjoyed breakfast at the Garcia Sisters. The setting for breakfast was very serene with birds all around us as we waited for our food to be brought by foot across the fields. It was a truly unique experience and gave great insight into the Mayan culture of today.

Thank you to all for making this a very memorable 30th wedding anniversary for us!

William and Betty Reed (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Mar 2005)
Visiting Actun Tunichil Muknal cave was an amazing experience. We couldn't believe that we actually did that! We felt like it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and he helped us through any difficult parts.

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-- Guatemala Classico --

Alvin Kellogg & Elsa Vivera (Guatemala Classico, Jul 2006)
The accommodations were above average quality. All the tour stops and gos were well organized, thanks in large part to our tour leader and vehicle driver. Sr. Lemus was outstanding throughout. Congenial, truly organized, extremely knowledgeable, sense of humor, took time with all parties of our mixed tour group. His knowledge of the country's history gave us some real insights into the local culture.

The tour was excellent overall--makes one want to see more!

Joan Hanson (Galapagos Deluxe Cruise - Nemo I, Mar 2006)
The Nemo I was the best! It took us to lots of different spots, and we were able to snorkel and dive 2 times every day. The crew told us what to expect each day.

Every day was well planned and we knew just what we were going to do and see at every moment. We got lots of time to read, nap, eat, talk, and relax. Our guide made sure we were first on the trail in the early morning and then we walked again in the late afternoon. We were able to swim and rest in the heat of the day.

The tour was excellent! Adventure Life was a lucky find and we thank you all!

Eric and Greyson Kuhn (Reefs and Cayes, Mar 2006)
The tour was wonderful. We had a great time and our expectations were exceeded! Our guide was outstanding and a beautiful person! He was knowledgeable about the environment, history, and culture of Belize, and shared with us in an extremely unpretentious manner. He was also extremely empathetic as to each participant's abilities and desires, and was able to fulfill and exceed each of our expectations.

Joan Offerle (Aleksey Maryshev Antarctica Cruise, Feb 2006)
The office support before we left was excellent. You addressed our questions, no matter how minor they may have seemed. The trip itself - Amazing! Wonderful! All we'd hoped! The Aleksey Maryshev was just right for us and well designed to allow for comfort in a minimum of space. The Russian crew seemed shy, but all were very kind, helpful and gracious. The food on the ship was excellent. It was amazing what they could do in a tiny galley!

Sue Carlson (Grigoriy Mikheev Antarctica Cruise + Iguazu Falls, Feb 2006)
I just returned this afternoon from one of the most awesome trips of my life - and I have had many outstanding trips! First, I want to compliment the Adventure Life office staff for all of the trip arrangements that you made. Everything went very smoothly. All the folks who were to meet me were on time and very efficient. All of the vouchers showed up and all were accurate. The airline tickets were just as you arranged, as were the hotels. I don't think I have ever had a trip go so smoothly. Thank you, thank you!

The ship was wonderful and the Antarctic was magical - a fantasy in ice. I have been raving about the crew, the excursion leaders, the itinerary, and on, and on. I am so happy to have gone on this trip!

Janis Blanton (Guatemala Classico + Peten Extension, Jan 2006)
Guatemala is a real treasure. The lodge at Lake Atitlan was superb - exceeding expectations!

Bob O'Reilly Jr. (Akademik Ioffe Antarctica Cruise, Jan 2006)
The ship and the people were awesome! I would give the food on the ship 5 stars.

Pam McPeek and Bill Halligan (Highland Discovery, Dec 2005)
Our guide was just the best. We can't say enough good things about him. He became our friend. We were lucky enough to have him to ourselves, and he MADE the trip. His genuineness, his knowledge of history, current affairs, places, and people; his enthusiasm, warmth, kindness, skill in getting around, competence and excellent judgment as a driver and his attention to our needs and wants and to all of the details made it so we could simply relax and revel in the experience of exploring and learning about Guatemala. He said that he sees his job as selling his country, and I can't imagine a better agent. His love and deep caring for his country and its people shine through. We all miss him a lot.

I loved being "close to the earth" and close to the people. I applaud heartily your environmental and cultural sensitivity. The Guatemalans were, to a person, enchantingly warm, charming, and friendly. The intimacy and person nature of this trip is simply unmatched by anything I have ever experienced before. And, to make it all even better, Guatemala is a scenically beautiful country and the weather was superb!

In terms of my family now, this was a first for us. We are usually independent travelers. We were unsure about traveling through Guatemala on our own, so this was the perfect compromise for us - a "non-tour" tour - giving us the happiest ... Read All

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-- Guatemala Explorer --

Jeanne Mucci (Guatemala Explorer, Jun 2008)
We had a wonderful trip! Carlos was a great guide and driver in Guatemala City. The kids loved the raised relief map he took us to. Hugo showed us the most wonderful aspects of the Guatemalan people and culture in Antigua and all around the lake. We loved meeting the family that showed us their home, and truly enjoyed all his help in the markets. He was a trooper getting us across the lake in all that rain. Melvin did an amazing job showing us the rainforest areas and ruins, especially having an 11 and 12 year old with us. Melvin plays a mean game of checkers. He just kept everyone going through the rain, like it was not big deal. So....it wasn't a big deal for us. We had a great time and we can't wait for our next adventure traveling with Adventure Life.

Beth Sullebarger (Machu Picchu by Train, Jun 2008)
Our trip to Peru was the most wonderful we have ever taken. The Andes are astonishing! We saw many Inca ruins, amazing mountains, engaging people, public markets, beautiful valleys, and exotic animals, and to top it all off— Machu Picchu on the winter solstice. Dave and I are very grateful to our personal guide, Edwin Vasquez Salas, who shared countless compelling scenes, experiences and ideas. He took excellent care of us and provided enlightening insight into everything we saw.

The trip was extremely well-organized, so that each experience built on the previous one. Each day the sights got more and more dramatic, and our accommodations got better and better, so that by the time we reached Machu Picchu we were ready for our “peak” experience. As we lined up to catch the bus up the mountain before dawn, we were treated to a tableau with full moon and glowing Venus framed in the sky by the dark silhouettes of soaring peaks. Watching the sun come up over the mountain and hit the sun dial was an unforgettable moment.

Our guide was indispensable; he performed above and beyond his regular duties on several occasions. After I ruined my camera by dropping it in a salt flat, he took many photos on his cellphone/camera and emailed them to us at the end of the trip. When my credit card was “eaten” by an ATM as a security guard was closing the door to ... Read All

Sandra Zita (Guatemala Explorer, Mar 2007)
The pre-departure support from Marissa was wonderful. Not only friendly, but informative and all encompassing. Great job! I loved the guides and found Yugo just perfect for us four “older” ladies. We also enjoyed Dave from the Tikal area who was very knowledgeable of the birds, trees, Maya architecture, history, and politics. He was really wonderfully smart, funny, and considerate. Thanks.

Eva Shinagel (Guatemala Explorer, Dec 2006)
Marissa and Monica were both very helpful and creative in seeing how I could finally do this trip-great work by both. The transfers were on time and well organized, which was a great benefit of going through Adventure Life. This is the first time I have ever had someone else organize my vacation and with limited travel and planning time I would definitely recommend it again.

Michael and Afshin Andreas (Rainforest and Ruins + Glover's Reef, Apr 2006)
All of the people made us feel so at home. They are what made the trip!

Cristine Jewett (Inca Pathways, Apr 2006)
I was extremely impressed! The Peruvian people are very proud of their country and made all of our tours and excursions interesting. The local crew was amazing! Our guide was great and made us feel at home and opened himself up to share his family and how they live their day-to-day lives.

Cliff Hansen and family (Guatemala Explorer, Feb 2006)
The pre-departure support for our trip was excellent! The Adventure Life staff was very responsive to my queries and gave me detailed answers to questions. We had a lot of help in customizing the trip to meet our needs.

We enjoyed the tour immensely - especially the country and its people. I especially like the jungle portions of the trip. I felt like we were really "roughing it". We would definitely recommend the tour to our friends.

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-- Highland Discovery --

Joan Hanson (Galapagos Deluxe Cruise - Nemo I, Mar 2006)
The Nemo I was the best! It took us to lots of different spots, and we were able to snorkel and dive 2 times every day. The crew told us what to expect each day.

Every day was well planned and we knew just what we were going to do and see at every moment. We got lots of time to read, nap, eat, talk, and relax. Our guide made sure we were first on the trail in the early morning and then we walked again in the late afternoon. We were able to swim and rest in the heat of the day.

The tour was excellent! Adventure Life was a lucky find and we thank you all!

Eric and Greyson Kuhn (Reefs and Cayes, Mar 2006)
The tour was wonderful. We had a great time and our expectations were exceeded! Our guide was outstanding and a beautiful person! He was knowledgeable about the environment, history, and culture of Belize, and shared with us in an extremely unpretentious manner. He was also extremely empathetic as to each participant's abilities and desires, and was able to fulfill and exceed each of our expectations.

Cliff Hansen and family (Guatemala Explorer, Feb 2006)
The pre-departure support for our trip was excellent! The Adventure Life staff was very responsive to my queries and gave me detailed answers to questions. We had a lot of help in customizing the trip to meet our needs.

We enjoyed the tour immensely - especially the country and its people. I especially like the jungle portions of the trip. I felt like we were really "roughing it". We would definitely recommend the tour to our friends.

Pam McPeek and Bill Halligan (Highland Discovery, Dec 2005)
Our guide was just the best. We can't say enough good things about him. He became our friend. We were lucky enough to have him to ourselves, and he MADE the trip. His genuineness, his knowledge of history, current affairs, places, and people; his enthusiasm, warmth, kindness, skill in getting around, competence and excellent judgment as a driver and his attention to our needs and wants and to all of the details made it so we could simply relax and revel in the experience of exploring and learning about Guatemala. He said that he sees his job as selling his country, and I can't imagine a better agent. His love and deep caring for his country and its people shine through. We all miss him a lot.

I loved being "close to the earth" and close to the people. I applaud heartily your environmental and cultural sensitivity. The Guatemalans were, to a person, enchantingly warm, charming, and friendly. The intimacy and person nature of this trip is simply unmatched by anything I have ever experienced before. And, to make it all even better, Guatemala is a scenically beautiful country and the weather was superb!

In terms of my family now, this was a first for us. We are usually independent travelers. We were unsure about traveling through Guatemala on our own, so this was the perfect compromise for us - a "non-tour" tour - giving us the happiest ... Read All

Jodie and Theodore Wollnik (Highland Discovery, Jun 2005)
The trip was excellent - just the cultural experience that we were looking for! The flexibility of the tour guide and his ability to customize our trip was great. We have already recommended this trip to some people we met at the airport!

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