Everything went smoothly including all… Everything went smoothly including all intra-country flights. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. Liz was with every step of the way. Combining a galapagos and machu picchu did require some logistics, and which to do first. The weather suggested a galapagos first and peru second which proved to be correct choice. Liz directed us to this itinerary.

Outstanding Chick Trip Jack McCabe from Vaya organized our trip to the Galapagos and Machu Picchu. We had terrific accommodations and food. Guides and or drivers met us at every turn to escort us seamlessly to our destinations. Most importantly the guides were passionate about their subject so our excursions were informative and meaningful. The real test came when we had transportation issues that had nothing to do with Vaya. We contacted Jack after hours. He returned our call quickly to make certain everything got worked out. It was the trip of a lifetime and Vaya will be the first call for my next trip to South America.

Marci was great Marci was great! We wouldn't hesitate to use her again. We had an issue with our flights, and she was available at night and on the weekends to help smooth things out. All the guides were very well educated about their communities and country. Their knowledge of the history of Peru and Inca ruins was very enjoyable. All the guides were very accommodating with any request. Both of our hikes were spectacular. The day trip to Machu Picchu and the two day hike to Rainbow Mountain were challenging but experiences that will remain with us forever.

We love Vaya Adventures We love Vaya Adventures. Gabrielle Venturi has treated us like family and taken superb care of us for almost 10 years. She'll be putting up with us again as we take another expedition cruise with Aurora next year. She's a gem!!!! On our trip to the Arctic Circle in August, our fellow passengers were delightful, and we seemed to all share common interests and a real desire to experience this new and interesting wonderland. The trip provided us with a whole new appreciation for the lives of the Inuits who live in the region. We were very fortunate to have two Inuits on board to share their thoughts and experiences of growing up in the remote villages of the Arctic. We can’t thank Gabrielle and Vaya enough for recommending this cruise with Aurora Expeditions. Even under some challenging weather conditions the expedition team made the journey exciting and fulfilling. Can’t wait for our next trip in April.

Thank you Vaya for our Fabulous Galapagos Trip Vaya planned a perfect Galapagos trip for our family . We had some time limitations and they managed to find ways for us to experience everything we had hoped for. The guides were wonderful. The ship itinerary enabled us to see all the animals we wished to see. Vaya even arranged for us to spend the long afternoon layover on our return trip at a colonial era inn,instead of sitting at the airport for 8 hours.