"The attention to detail and prompt communications resulted in the smoothest, most stress-free trip we have ever taken.
The whole experience was amazing."
"Exploration Journeys gave me the gift of peace of mind, exactly what you need on vacation. I so appreciated the attention to detail, as that can make or break a trip (especially with kids)."
"We were 22 people, ranging in ages from 8 to 80, traveling to 4 cities in twelve days. So seamless and easy, I wish I could have them with me for all my travels from now on!!!"
"Exploration Journeys provided a wonderful, stress free experience.
Not one single hiccup during the 23-day journey. Fred crafted an itinerary that dovetailed beautifully with our needs."
"Everything ran smoothly and freed us up to really enjoy the beautiful experiences instead of having to worry about the little details."
"Every detail was taken care of so all we had to do was relax and enjoy ourselves."
"The meticulous attention to detail and personal service was unsurpassed.
Our trip was one of the best vacations we have taken, and absolutely stress-free thanks to Fred and Exploration Journeys!"
"When I was rushed to the hospital in Buenos Aires for appendicitis, Fred went above and beyond. He came to the hospital frequently during my stay, providing essential Spanish-English translation between the doctors, nurses, and us."
"Fred of Exploration Journeys must have his phone superglued to his hand because whenever we had a request he almost immediately responded-regardless of the time and day."
"Most impressive, however, was the reaction of Fred when we could have been stranded at one of our sites because of an airline strike. He immediately responded with effective action in finding flights for continuing our journey. It is not an overstatement that he saved the latter part of our vacation!"
"When one of our bags did not arrive in Iguazu, Fred was able to trace it immediately and arranged delivery to our hotel within a few hours."
"Thank you Fred for your outstanding service and personal approach especially arranging a wheelchair for my husband when he fell down in Iguassu. We did not miss a single spot in Iguassu to enjoy!"
"Fred, as our host for the trip, did more than I ever expected, especially with having to deal with multiple airline cancellations that required him to work alternative arrangements and reschedule hotels and tours. He was always available and working to get us back on track."
"This was an unparalleled experience which we consider the best trip of our life, particularly for the superb selection of hotels, tour guides, activities and the extensive hand‑holding and support we had throughout our trip."
"The guides were experts and the personal service made this trip a dream. Everything went smoothly and our trip was worry-free."
"The local guides were not typical at all; with each one it was like spending a day with a local friend."
"Our guides were exceptional and, in fact, some of the best guides we have ever had in our international travels."
"The tour guides Fred hired for our tours were absolutely outstanding and their personal attention to our preferences was second to none."
"Each of the tour guides were not only exceptionally knowledgeable, they shared such insight about the culture and lifestyle."
"I have traveled extensively for business and pleasure but found Fred to be the best at travel planning and suggestions. His service was flawless and our family adored every one of our tour guides and drivers."
"Exploration Journeys made this a truly worry-free trip! They work to have the best guides you will ever find! They were highly knowledgeable, personable, and attentive, beyond what we have experienced with all our other travels."
"This was such an amazing trip that I would be delighted to be a reference and contact for future guests."
"I cannot say enough about the service I received from Exploration Journeys and am happy to provide a reference to anyone requiring one."
"The company certainly lived up to its motto 'first class and worry free'. I would be very glad to act as a reference for future travel guests."
"Anyone may contact me and I'll tell them what a wonderful time we had and what a great tour company you are."
"Please allow any of your prospective clients to contact us! Thanks again."
"We look forward to packing for another journey with you. And we will happily serve as a reference for others who may require additional information."
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"I have been to over 40 countries and I have to say that this is the best private tour company I have ever used!"
"Fred and his team were beyond amazing! They anticipated our every possible need and helped us plan the trip of a lifetime."
"The single best vacation experience I have EVER had! It literally was worry free!! Fred answered all questions in the most timely manner!!"
"This trip was by far the best trip we have ever taken. The itinerary was made perfectly for us and our tour guides were the cream of the crop."
"Wow, just the best of the best. Incredible communications." ... "It was like having our personal travel folks in the room next to us."
"A truly unique, first class and worry free experience! A friend who has traveled the world had told me that Argentina and her experience with Exploration Journeys had been her best travel experience ever, and she was absolutely right! "
"Their attention to detail was phenomenal. Really great with communication and helping us to build a vacation that we will never forget!"
"I recommend Exploration Journeys 200%. Extremely pleased with each and every service they provided."
"Absolutely spectacular trip to Argentina meticulously planned and delivered by the Exploration Journeys team and partners."
"I can't say enough great things about Fred and the team at Exploration Journeys! They created a fabulous itinerary for us and made our experience completely worry-free."
"Exploration Journeys (and Fred) is the best travel agent I've worked with! They were responsive during the planning stage, and remained so once we were on the trip."
"Excellent!! Service, flexibility and response were great! Would work with them again when we return. Best trip ever!"
"I have traveled a lot and have used the services of many different travel companies, but I have never received attention and care on this level. It truly was amazing."
"Everything was on time, efficient and seamless." ... "I have never been on a trip that was so well organized. This made it as stress free as possible and I was able to enjoy every minute. "
"I have to admit when I first read the reviews online I was skeptical...no one can be that good...but they really are! They exceeded our expectations..."
"Extraordinary tour company. Exploration Journeys is entirely faultless. Fred is world-class in organising and customising itineraries to explore Argentina; no request is too small or big!"
"Over the years we have travelled to over 30 countries, and organization of this tour by EJ is certainly one of the best (if not the best) we have experienced."
"Exploration Journeys took the work and stress completely away from us pre-trip and during, enabling us to simply enjoy and share with our family and friends back home as we reflected each day."
"We had a terrific experience with Exploration Journeys. Their guides are the best, they booked great hotels for us, and everything worked perfectly."
"Exploration Journeys planned our itinerary with so much care that we didn’t think about work or stress for a single moment. Everything was handled seamlessly."
With over 20 years experience in the travel industry, Fred has become a respected and acclaimed expert. His knowledge and expertise are only surpassed by his ability to roll all of that know-how into a personalized fashion; delivering a First‑Class, Worry‑Free and unparalleled level of service to our guests.
When not catering to our company's beloved guests, Fred is spending quality time with his 2 children and wife, traveling the world, or rocking his guitar.
"No company or individual has ever provided anything close to the perfection we received from Fred and his team in terms of a first class, creative and personalized trip. Our trip was literally a perfect experience." - Arthur Muchin and Claire Levenberg
"Fred would be the only person we would call to plan a perfectly executed customized trip." - Neal and Barbara Eisner
"Our agent, Fred, was very professional, calm and friendly. He was the best Travel Agent we ever dealt with." - Fikret Dulger & Jimena Basilico
"When one of our bags did not arrive in Iguazu, Fred was able to trace it immediately and arranged delivery to our hotel within a few hours." - Maria Ester and Ponciano Bautista
"Fred put together an outstanding itinerary and even made a personal appearance when we needed some emergency medical assistance. We would never have been able to work through a Buenos Aires emergency room like we did, without him. If it had it not been for his assistance, we would have missed our same day flight connection and some of the very best parts of the trip." - Joe and Mary Mahoney
"Thank you Fred for your outstanding service and personal approach especially arranging a wheelchair for my husband when he fell down in Iguassu. We did not miss a single spot in Iguassu to enjoy!" - Sujata & Jyotirjiban Bhattacharya
"Our honeymoon couldn't have worked out any better. We had a fantastic trip from start to finish and we can't thank Fred enough." - Robin Osullivan and Gillian Brohan
"Throughout our trip we felt that we always had a 'guardian angel' watching over us." - Mary & Douglas Gregory and Family
"Fred went above and beyond, when I was rushed to the hospital in Buenos Aires for appendicitis. He came to the hospital frequently during my stay, providing essential Spanish-English translation between the doctors, nurses, and us." - Louise Laurence and Douglas Hamilton
"The meticulous attention to detail and personal service was unsurpassed. Our trip to Argentina was one of the best vacations we have taken, and absolutely stress free thanks to Fred and Exploration Journeys!" - Stephen and Elizabeth Trehu
"Just prior to leaving the US, Wanda experienced an injury to her leg necessitating the use of a cane and wheelchair... Had Fred not been there, and had the tour guides he chose not been who they were, this trip could have been a total disaster. Instead, it was, without a doubt, the best trip ever." - Russell Haig and Wanda Wood
"Most impressive, however, was the reaction of Fred when we could have been stranded at one of our sites because of an airline strike. He immediately responded with effective action in finding flights for continuing our journey. It is not an overstatement that he saved the latter part of our vacation!" - Don and Nancy Tortorice
"Fred covered every basis so there was no room for error or confusion." - Wendy Murrian and Frances Jones
"All the guides, drivers, services, punctuality, etc. were excellent. But the jewel of the crown was Fred's professionalism and great understanding." - Wael Ismail and Khawla Al Masri
"Fred is a perfectionist and treats his clients professionally. This trip turned out to be the trip of a lifetime - absolutely unforgettable thanks to Fred!" - Neal And Barbara Eisner
Martin graduated with honors from Princeton University. He's been working shoulder to shoulder with Fred for the past 8 years at Exploration Journeys. Formerly he was a consultant at McKinsey & Co, general manager at a pan-American pharmaceutical company, and fund manager at one of the largest private-equity firms in Argentina. He has lived in Brazil, the United States, Argentina, Spain, Venezuela and Mexico.
Celeste has worked in different branches throughout her life. Graduating from Lincoln International School in Buenos Aires, following a career in hotel management to running a family business, she developed a keen eye and tools for logistics and customer service. Her passion for travel and being in contact with different world cultures, enabled her results‑oriented mind to widen its perspective on this field and excel at achieving outstanding customer happiness.
Max has worked for the past 15 years in the travel industry, managing a portfolio of deluxe apartments to provide temporary rentals and assisting overseas clients looking to discover Argentina. His love for this industry stems from an inborn passion for service. He's a graduate of the International School in Buenos Aires (Lincoln School) and has attended Universidad del Salvador and Universidad de La Matanza. In addition, he's traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Asia; taking in all the local color and customs each culture has to offer.
Aida, a charismatic and warm leader, obtained her degree in Business Administration at Universidad de Buenos Aires, with honors. She has worked for 10 years at Coca-Cola in trade marketing and marketing management. An avid traveler, she has visited pretty much all of Western Europe, the United States, and a few places in the Middle East. Since becoming a mother, Aida has mastered the art of traveling with (three!) small children, becoming the Exploration Journeys expert on family travel.
Eva's passion is two-fold: children and traveling. She has dedicated more than a decade pursuing her career as a pre-K and Kindergarten instructor - holding an official instructor's degree. An experienced and well-connected traveler, Eva has been tapped by the Argentine National Census Bureau to serve as advisor and researcher in matters pertaining to incoming tourism to Argentina, for the past 6 years. Additionally, she has traveled extensively throughout Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala and Mexico. Her know-how, eclectic background, and grounded outlook of the local marketplace make her a valuable asset to our company.
Mario, our IT consultant and leader of IT development, is founder and CEO at Nextcomm, a company that provides information technology and communication services for large and medium-sized corporations. He has ample experience working for the travel industry.
Silvia initiated her travel experience with a 90-day trip around the world for her honeymoon. She manages all back-office and financial matters with deft accuracy so the rest of the team can focus on all the fun stuff!
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What Guests Say About It
"I've received the travel booklet and it's absolutely the best trip plan I have received in over 40 years of traveling. Wonderful job." - Mitch Samuelson and Joan Raskin
"Their travel booklet is a masterpiece. It tells everything you could possibly need to know. I like to research in detail and I could not think of anything left out of it." - Elizabeth & Louis Powell
"The travel booklet that was provided prior to our departure was golden throughout our trip - answering questions we didn't know we had, and keeping all details highly organized." - Janice & Paul Laevens
"The Travel Booklet became our Bible for the trip. That book had more information than we would ever need to enjoy our trip." - Frank & Susan Cimino
"Exploration Journeys provided us with a travel booklet which is something out of this world. We took it wherever we went. It provided us with all the information that we needed to be better prepared for the trip." - Natasha & Arun Garg and Family
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You'll receive your Travel Booklet in two convenient formats: a printed version via FedEx and a digital version via email. Many guests download it to their mobile devices or tablets, making it easy to access throughout their trip.
Hop on your bike, ride by the vineyards of Zuccardi winery in Mendoza, and enjoy a wine tasting of their wines
