Adele Frankel
GBSalkantay Trail My partner and I wanted to hike the Salkantay Trail in Peru and The Explorer's Passage made it possible. It was my first time doing a multi-day hike and sleeping in tents. The experience was first class and extremely well organized. We received a detailed itinerary and packing list ahead of the trip. Our guide was an expert on Inca history and knew the trail well, and spoke perfect English. For the first few days we were on a secluded trail and didn't see any other hikers. Everything was taken care of from setting up our tents, 3 meals a day, carrying our equipment, arranging passes for Machu Picchu. The trail was rigorous, but the guide was patient and adjusted his pace to ours. We hiked for 4 days + Machu Picchu, and would highly recommend this tour company.
John Matthews
GBW-Trek Chile We used Explorer's Passage to help coordinate our trip to Chile - specifically the activities in and around the W-Trek in Torres Del Paine. Every detail was handled expertly, we were informed and advised perfectly, all the tickets were sent before departure and Explorer's Passage really made the trip a very easy, simple adventure by handling all the sticky logistics.
Steve Burgart
GBPatagonia My wife and I just got back from Patagonia after completing the W Trek that Explorers Passage had arranged for us. From our first contact with Jeff Bonaldi to our last transfer, our experience was stellar. Jeff guided us through the rather complicated logistics and was very responsive to concerns before and during the adventure. His focus was always on how to make the adventure memorable not on the bottom line for his company. I rarely write reviews but felt compelled to do so because our experience was beyond 5 stars. While we are still able, we will plan another adventure trip and we will use Explores Passage without a doubt!
Russ Babbitz
GBWhen my friend and I wanted to reserve room and board on thTrek When my friend and I decided to try and book the "O" Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile we knew that three months before leaving was a bit late. This was confirmed as we spoke to some sources from the net. When we found Explorer's Passage, Jeff was very up front on the difficulty. He started working on our request and reported back promptly on issues and choices. We were prepared to face less than what we wanted. Ultimately, after what I think was a lot of effort on his and his teams part, they returned with what we hoped for. We were very happy with the arrangements made on our behalf - everyone of the connections went without a hitch - the drivers who picked us up were on time or early enough so the hotel let up know they had arrived. Each of the people we interfaced with on the journey were helpful and always met our expectations. Of Jeff's people, Sarah Horton took very good care of us, patiently answered email inquiries (getting back with some of our detailed questions about showers, food and opening/closing times). I have a very good friend that wants to do the trip and will send him Jeff's contact information. I know it will work out well for him!
Angie
GBFabulous Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Experience We cannot praise The Explorer's Passage enuf! We had a trip/experience of a lifetime on their Machu Picchu and Inca Trail adventure. The planning process was a breeze, the pre-hike necessary conditioning was well explained, arriving in Cusco and finding our guide and driver was easy, the Cusco City tours were fabulous and the trek was utterly AMAZING! Our Guide Neptali was the BEST. He is very knowledgeable, he's kind, he's funny, and he is calm and takes charge in a crisis. The porters and the chefs were wonderful. It was all around a 5 star experience. Definitely recommend this adventure!