SA VacationsReviews of savacations.com

We went to the Galapagos and Rapa Nui Islands. All transportation, guides and hotels were excellent. The ship we were on in the Galapagos Islands had excellent guides and good food. As a vegan, I had plenty of choices for all meals. I recommend South American Vacations. Christine Rodriguez

Alan and Martha helped us craft a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Quito and the Galapagos Islands. They patiently worked with us to find the right itinerary, small-ship experience, and even found us the best dates between seasons that saved us close to a thousand dollars each. Every financial transaction was professional. We took their advice that in such a bucket-list vacation IT IS BEST TO BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE--the extra expense is completely worth it since neither they nor the operators in Ecuador have any control over contingencies or refunds. Before the trip they send a detailed step-by-step itinerary which helps you in everything from packing to what to expect at every step of the way. The trip itself was absolutely flawless since they chose the best operator in Ecuador. For every future trip to South America, we will work with SA Vacations. Go Galapagos!

We traveled to the Galapagos/Ecuador with SaVa this October, and this was our second time using the company (having previously traveled to Peru/Machu Picchu in ~2016), and we would absolutely use them again. The guides who were arranged for us were top notch, and we had completely smooth travels. They are very willing to help customize tours to the things you want to do, so if something isn't fitting your interest in the typical itinerary, it can always be swapped out. I am constantly in search of tour companies that are willing to be flexible, and SaVa is great for it! We would use them again in a heartbeat!

The trip SA vacations planned for us was fantastic. They helped us plan a 2 week trip to Chile, Argentina and Patagonia. They were great to work with and reworked our itinerary multiple times. Every step of the way we had great tours and our transportation companies were always on time. It was a fabulous trip and anytime we were worried or concerned about our plans, they were always easy to reach.

We travel a lot and on our bucket list were the Galapagos, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Picked SAVacations out of the blue and couldn't have been more pleased. Alan and Martha were terrific. Everything was outstanding: guides, accommodations, experiences. This will not be our last trip using SAVacations. Would recommend this tour company to anyone interested in South America.

We booked our whole itinerary in Ecuador through South America Vacations (SAV). We were a group of 3 who were mainly interested in visiting Galapagos Islands. SAV managed all our questions and concerns in a timely manner, and we are now glad to say that following their advice was the right decision. They suggested arriving to Guayaquil to avoid high altitude sickness, which worked very well to one of my friends who usually get sick due to that reason. SAV also suggested the right cruiseship for our needs and we can’t be happier with The Legend. It is a beautiful and comfortable ship, and the on-board service is superior and personalized. They also arranged city tour in Quito on our way back. They took care of everything and we didn’t worry about anything else. About the destination, Galapagos is a peaceful place (no internet!) but at the same time it is full of activities around nature like hiking, snorkeling, or observing animals. SAV made our trip the best experience for us. We recommend them.

I had a wonderful experience traveling with them to Ecuador, where they helped me with tours and tips in Guayaquil, Galápagos Islands, and Quito. I recommend them as they provide all the details we need to have a better experience as well as they organize the plan according to all the needs you ask for.

Title: Excellent preparation and planning, stress free travel in South America! Review: Martha Cohen provided my wife and me with a spectacular getaway vacation to the Galapagos and Chile! Thanks to Martha's intimate knowledge of Ecuador and Chile's entry requirements, we were prepared ahead of time with all the necessary documents required to breeze through customs in both countries. After a breath-taking cruise of the Galapagos and its spectacular assortment of rare species, we traveled to Santiago, where we were picked up at the airport by our guide and driver. They proceeded to be our transportation and guide during the next week to multiple stops at vineyards, Andes ski areas and astonishing mountain top dams and lakes. Every airport arrival in every country included a person greeting us as we entered the baggage claim, who then escorted us to our hotels. We travel a lot, and this was our most stressless vacation yet, due to Martha's careful planning and excellent choices of sights we were able to witness. We will be using South American Vacations for every trip we make to South America!