International ExpeditionsReviews of ietravel.com

When my daughter graduated from High School we decided to take an adventurous trip trip to Peru with International Expeditions. The trip was exceptional from every perspective. The educated guide, exquisite hotels, great food, unexpected experiences and a dynamic itinerary made for a memorable experience beyond expectations.

My wife and I just returned from a wet season trip with IE to Lima and the Amazon. It was tremendous! A comparable experience to visiting the Serengeti a couple years ago: 1. The diversity of wildlife is extreme and up close and personal. 2. The vastness of it all approaches infinity. 3. The staff and guides were top drawer professionals. Lima is a hidden secret. Old (1500's +) colonial Lima is attractive and full of history. Really old (200's +) Inca villages and pyramids are overwhelming in their appeal. Then you go to Iquitos and start your Amazon journey. The mother ship is in great condition and very comfortable, clean and welcoming. The staff is friendly, helpful, supportive, knowledgeable. The naturalists/guides are the best. Experts in the wildlife and flora and good-natured and personable. Yes, it is hot and humid, but very bearable. Yes, there are mosquitos at night, but again very manageable. (We've all experienced much much worse in the US.) In the wet season (50 feet higher water than in dry season) you don't get to walk as much as you do in dry season because terra firma is so much further into the rain forest than you can reach in a boat. But we did get to visit villages and walk in the rain forest. We swam. We went out every morning and afternoon in the skiffs to explore smaller rivers and lakes. Sloths, monkeys, iguana, boa, anaconda, caiman, tarantula, piranha, frogs, toads, and more bird types than you can count. Wow - What a Show!

Excellent trip to the Amazon. Everything was taken care of smoothly.

Peru amazon, ship and accomodations were better than I expected. Meals and food were great. Multiple daily excursions to see wildlife were the highpoint of the trip. The guides really knew what they were doing and seemed as excited about seeing and finding Amazon wildlife as we were. Village visits and the cultural education our guides imparted gave me the sense of life and living in this region.

Despite some unexpected health problems with the guide at the last minute, a very capable guide was available in a timely fashion. Despite health problems with an elderly couple, the replacement guide dealt with them with compassion with no interruption of the trip for the other travelers. The itinerary was well chosen, the guide was exceptional, and all the lodging and meals were excellent (if always, however, there seemed to be too much to eat!).

Fabulous trip! Very well organized. Very knowledgeable guides. Great food and accommodations.

International Expeditions offer several focused and excellent trips to desirable locations that include very good accommodations and experienced guides. When booking a trip, the office staff is very knowledgeable and offer valuable assistance with questions. We chose IE for a second African safari trip since they spend time in the field with the animals, not in isolated resorts.

Trip of a lifetime! Very well-organized. Informative local naturalist guides. Great food. Attentive staff. Many opportunities for wildlife viewing and to experience local culture.