"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."
"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."
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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!
Once you book your trip we will provide you with the perfect travel companion: our beloved Travel Booklet!
This one-of-a-kind sidekick is full of useful information and personalized tips,
for you to make the most out of your trip experience.
"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
"The travel booklet was beyond helpful, from the restaurant recommendations to the tipping guidelines, to the suggested clothes to bring. It answered all our questions before we even had them." - Sophia Yuen & Liza Chau
"Our customized booklet was with us every step of the way. What a terrific source of information from places to eat and shop, to hints on tipping, etc." - Neal & Barbara Eisner
"The travel booklet was the best travel tool ever. I cannot think of any way to improve this excellent hand guide book." - Joan McGirr
"The travel booklet had all sorts of additional important information and recommendations for shopping and dining. I had never seen anything like this before and it proved to be very helpful resource throughout our trip." - Neill Allen and Nancy Van Gelder
"The travel booklet was excellent and it had all the information we needed for the trip so there was no need to do extensive research" - Irina Mindel & Mitchell Olshansky
Contact information for our local assistance team, who will go above and beyond in providing you with prompt, precise and meaningful assistance during your trip.
Day-by-day itinerary with detailed tour descriptions, pick-up times, etc.
Our favorite restaurant suggestions for each visited destination.
Full information about your booked hotels: addresses & phones, check-in / check-out times, distance to downtown and to airport, Wi-Fi availability, etc.
Detailed weather information for your travel dates and destinations, such as average rainfall and minimum and maximum temperatures expected.
Our clothing suggestions for each destination in addition to specific suggestions for some tours.
All the information you'll need for your flights: airline and flight number, flight times, luggage weight limits, cost for extra weight, available mileage programs, etc.
Taking your mobile phone to Argentina, how to dial to and from every destination, etc.
Helpful tips and other useful information to make the most out of your vacation: time zones, pointers on currency exchange, tipping, advice on museums & art galleries of note, useful info to make the most out of your free time, shopping tips, electricity & voltage information, etc.
All the necessary travel vouchers for your trip.
The Travel Booklet is designed and sent to you after full trip payment has been made. We will send you a printed version via FedEx, as well as a digital version via e-mail. Many guests download their digital version to their mobile phone (iPhone, Android, etc.) or tablet, which they bring on their trip.
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