THE UK'S NO.1 SPECIALIST IN TRAVEL TO LATIN AMERICA

"The Trogon tour is an excellent introduction to Brazil and will appeal to anyone with an interest in wildlife and landscapes.  In the Pantanal, there are excellent chances to get quite close to many birds, mammals and reptiles.  But having an armadillo sit on my foot at dinner was quite a surprise".

A fantastic experience which we will remember for ever. 

All the tour guides and drivers were excellent and most spoke English. They all had passion and were very knowledgeable about their country.

We're really glad we booked with JLA. Your knowledge of the countries we visited showed. You put together a pretty perfect itinerary for us in a very tight timescale. 

Please pass on our thanks to Hannah for pulling this all together for us. the itinerary really reflected the things we wanted to see/do and the travel arrangements all worked smoothly. it was good using a specialist Latin American firm. thank you.

Overall excellent. Cannot fault Paul or the guides in Santiago or Tierra.  We had a wonderful time. A truly memorable holiday. 

The whole trip was excellent and the tour leader's knowledge and personality enhanced it.

We were very impressed with the local guides we had along the way. In particular, Cynthia, in La Paz who dressed up in local costume for us. She was wonderful and had such a good sense of humour. All of our local guides were very knowledgeable and gave very freely of their time. It was very helpful that the tour leader asked us if we wanted to pay into a 'tip kitty' at the beginning and then she would deal with all the main tips on a daily basis. That was very helpful indeed. A really wonderful trip. 

An excellent well organised tour.. We saw all the major Inca sites & Machu Picchu was amazing, exceeding all expectations. The Galápagos Islands at the end of the tour just blew us away.

It was a real pleasure dealing with Journey Latin America.

Another perfect holiday where from my initial enquiry email to arriving back home, everything ran smoothly. I didn't encounter a single problem at all during my trip and this made my experience of Panama so special.

Overall a very well planned and amazing holiday.  Well done to everyone who worked very hard in making sure that we saw the 3 countries we visited in great detail. Each day was packed full with interesting things. Really a fabulous holiday.

Jessica was probably the best tour guide we have ever had!

Our consultant in JLA was excellent and with brilliant suggestions.Hannah seemed to know what we wanted. Thank you Hannah.I felt like we were being guided by a friend.

This was a memorable holiday and we were impressed with Chile and would be happy to visit again. 

Great company. Very impressed with the suitability of every single detail of our holiday.

We were looking forward to our Cuban holiday for months and it exceeded our expectations. The itinerary arrange by JLA met our needs to explore and enjoy Cuba yet having time relax.

The filter water bottles a great success.  The vouchers for the guides, drivers & accommodation made everything run smoothly.

Mexico is a wonderful place for holiday, vibrant and intriguing. We combined visits to historic cities (Mexico City and Cuernavaca) with a beach holiday in Puerto Vallarta. All the arrangements made for us by Journey Latin America worked well.

Against a demanding itinerary requirement, JLA provided an unforgettable opportunity to comfortably enjoy both city life and serene wildlife in the region.

The whole experience with Journey Latin America was wonderful and we would not hesitate to book another adventure with you.

JLA helped us plan a fantastic honey-moon - letting us see all the parts of Patagonia we'd long wanted to visit (and to pack in some relaxation among the Chilean vines!) - they made the whole experience easy for us from start to finish.

This was absolutely amazing holiday. Everything was perfect. No bad days. 

We really appreciate all the support and advice we have had from Journey Latin America. We would unhesitatingly recommend JLA as our preferred adviser/organiser of future trips to Latin America. 

First trip to Latin America and we loved it.  Will definitely be going again. Having a trip arranged for us and being met and supported through every step may not be everyone's idea of independent travel but it makes a massive difference if you are new to a country/continent and have a limited time.  Thank you Journey Latin America! We chose you because we used to live in Chiswick and walked past your offices every day.  I think we made the right choice and will definitely be using you again. 

The support from the UK office throughout our trip was excellent - any query we had was answered promptly allaying any worries we had.

All in all it was a really great experience. We appreciated the excellent service so much and it made for such a memorable trip. We would definitely recommend Journey Latin America to friends and family. Everything was handled well from start to finish.

Communication and planning were very easy with Journey Latin America.  They have full knowledge of the area so they are able to really make a tailor made holiday!  It was well worth the money having everything done through an agency.  

 Very well planned

Airport transfers all efficient & good quality vehicles. All guides nice & friendly -  nothing was too much trouble. Andean Adventures were a good/responsible operator. 

We had an absolute blast. 

Excellent tour which is a great way to see a lot of different parts of cuba in a short time.

It was a fabulous trip, worth every penny and I loved every moment!

I have used you 3 times now - all with hire cars.  I trust your help and advice and would use you again . Annerys was great and the LAT support was helpful. I knew that there would always be someone there for advice. The issue of car hire is important as it can be difficult to be sure the insurance is perfect in a country where the rules are different and one doesn't speak the language fluently.

I just had such a wonderful time. Thank you all so much!

The trip surpassed our expectations and I have already recommended Journey Latin America to friends and even to people I talked to on a bus in Machu Picchu, one of whom was from the U.S.A.

it was great, memories we'll treasure, a very special experience and a privilege. 

Many thanks to JLA for their excellent service and care right up to the last minute.

We have now enjoyed two excellent trips with JLA. We have been so impressed with the organisation and efficiency. JLA have certainly introduced us to an exciting, vibrant and colourful continent and wetted our appetite to travel further in this part of the world. Thank you!

This trip was an unqualified success. The hotels were charming , the itinerary sensible , the excursions interesting , and the guide was the best possible person to ensure an efficient and happy holiday. 

It was a fantastic family for our family and very well-organised. We would definitely recommend you to our friends.

Daniele really made this trip relaxed and great fun, he has to be the best guide we have ever traveled with.  Lots of ad hoc walks and talks during the road trips and in the evenings plus local drivers & guides provided a great insight to Ecuadorian life past and present.  The guide on the Galapagos was very knowledgeable and paced the excursions to the match the abilities of the group. Travelling with a friendly group is always a bonus & the people on this tour were all fantastic company.      

We have travelled with JLA on several occasions throughout South America.  Booking with JLA means peace of mind, expert and helpful advice, reliable pick ups and travel arrangements and expert and informative tour leaders and local guides. A holiday should be free of worry and JLA take care of everything!

We have used JLA twice before and have returned as we like your flexibility and the quality and interest of the holidays you have arranged.

We were recommended to you, and specifically to Caroline M, by a good friend of ours who has used you a number of times. The whole experience has been characterized by professionalism and excellent organization that contributed to a memorable holiday. 

Very well organised and well run!

We had a very enjoyable holiday. Our accommodation was excellent and the travel arrangements which were a bit involved went without a hitch.

A very good experience - thank you.

Thank you for helping us put together such a memorable holiday!

JLA took time and trouble to find out our interests and requirements and fitted everything in really well.

This is the best family holiday we have ever had. Even our 20 year old daughter, who has travelled extensively, agreed that Costa Rica is wonderfully unique. The itinerary provided by Joirney Latin America provided a varied and interestingly diverse view of the country. Each accommodation was memorable and contributed towards an amazing trip. Thank you.

JLA were extremely professional and helpful from start to finish. The quality of the hotels and tours was very high. The guides were knowledgable and interesting. I would have no hesitation in recommending JLA to my friends and family. 

Excellent trip well worth the money and so much better with a guide to make it run smoothly.

JLA provided great planning from the start to the end, took all the hassle out of booking flights, bus, train and mini bus travel. Included excursions were excellent and well thought out, with a great tour leader.

A great all round trip organised and led by a great bunch of professional people.

Journey Latin America is an excellent tour operator and we felt that it was important to them that our holiday was perfect for us - and it was. Nothing was too much trouble for Margot who was always ready to help.

Wonderful holiday and experience. Thank you.

We have had an excellent holiday and we consider the service received from Hannah as especially outstanding. We appreciate that South America is a growing market for the UK. For you to maintain and grow market share we feel you are very reliant on the local agents understanding the very high standards you expect for your clients.

A brilliant trip - thank you

Guides were excellent.  Punctuality 100 percent

Lina ( & her team ) put together a great holiday for us. It more than delivered and exceeded expectations. We had a fantastic time and should we ever go on holiday again in South America we would ask Journey Latin America to put together our holiday. Thank you

We had a wonderful holiday that we talk about to all our friends. We will certainly call on you again when our next trip is planned.

We had a fabulous time thanks to a well planned itinerary and vey helpful on the ground support. Despite all the travelling we remained relaxed all the way until we collapsed when we got home! It was such a brilliant experience, the scenery, the ambience, the food, the flora and fauna, conversing with people where we did not speak a common language, and even the border crossings.

Our first organised be spoke holiday through an operator with JLA exceeded our expectations. Within our budget they maintained a high level of varied accommodation, excellent transfers and guides, informative and fun excursions and very good value for money.

Overall a good and enjoyable experience, plenty of exercise and good photographic opportunities. A well organised trip.

We had a wonderful time; everything ran very smoothly and we appreciated how well the guides did in The Avenue of the Volcanoes (Travelled to Ecuador)

Overall, the holiday was excellent. As a single traveller, it was great that the group - a mixture of couples, pairs and singles got on very well together, which added to the enjoyment. The specialist guides were very good especially Rosa, our guide at Cusco, Machu Picchu and Pisac. (Travelled to Peru).

Have travelled with Journey Latin America twice now, and both times the holidays have been excellent, most enjoyable and problem free. The itineraries were well planned and varied enabling visits to very contrasting places. I appreciated the local knowledge and attention to detail. This time I was travelling on my own for the first time and felt reassured that Journey Latin America were there if support was needed.

We all really thorougly enjoyed our time in Cuba and we would recommend it to anyone and if they were going, your staff on the ground were superlative from restaurants to lost luggage they coped with it calmly and efficiently.

Having travelled with a number of different companies in the past, I was really impressed with the depth of knowledge and professionalism of JLA and the opportunity to trial to a part of Peru not usually visited by many tourists. (Travelled on Tico Tico group tour)

This is the third tailor-made holiday we have taken with JLA (Argentina/Uruguay in 2004, Honduras in 2014 and Colombia in 2015) and they have all been memorable. Some travel operators are a lot less flexible in adjusting their standard tours to meet individual requirements. We enjoy the personalised service from JLA in London and like the fact that the local agents they use in their destinations know what is expected and deliver. Foreign travel is expensive these days but we feel we have had good service and value for money.

Each country is very different with plenty of activities to interest everyone of all ages and abilities. Excellent trip and would recommend it to all. ( Travelled on Alcion group tour)

I have previously used JLA for business trips to Brazil but this was the first time I have used you purely for a leisure trip and this was a truly exceptional experience one we would like to repeat again in other parts of Brazil and other countries in South America.

This was a well organised and well paced trip, ending in Antigua for the Easter celebrations. All the hotels were clean and comfortable, and most were owned by locals. All were close to town centres. With a competent, experienced tour leader, this was an excellent trip. ( Travelled on Alcion group tour)

We would like to visit Patagonia especially if Elizabeth Luck is the tour guide. I would go so far as to say that I would now check if she was the tour guide before I booked. She was fantastic. What a woman! ( Travelled on Jacana group tour)

An amazing experience. Elizabeth is an excellent tour leader and is a great ambassador for JLA.She made the holiday a very special trip. ( Travelled on Jacana group tour)

Having travelled with Journey Latin America to Guatemala and Belize about 5 years ago, we were very much looking forward to the JLA experience in Cuba. We were not disappointed - another extremely well arranged trip by a very well informed representative in Jamie with a busy, but relaxing, tour of Cuba that took in Havana, Pinar del Rio, Vinales, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Cayo Santa Maria. A balance of excellent local guides, the opportunity to explore yourself (or by arranging local tours), and reliable and safe transfers.

We had a really great trip and would recommend it highly to anyone. We loved Guatemala and the people we met there. We never felt in danger or threatened at all. The holiday contained so many elements that I don't think we would ever want to have just a beach holiday again! It was extremely well organised and everything went to plan. Thank you!

When mentioning Nicaragua to friends and family here in the UK, every time the reaction was ' why go there'? A perception that it is dangerous and still in revolution appears to exist. Nothing could be further from reality we felt. Leon is  probably still living and relying on the revolution to tell its stories to tourists but everywhere we found friendly people and that made the experience  fantastic. We met some really interesting travelers from other parts of Latin America and already made good new friends. We will visit again.

We had a great time, the highlights were the cloud and rain forest, Machu Picchu and the train journey also a highlight. The food generally delicious, the people friendly and helpful. Thank you. (Travelled to Peru). 

Despite a few minor issues, not the fault of JLA, we had one of our best trips ever. We have done a lot of travelling so know what we want and what works for us, and JLA exceeded our expectations in almost every way By this I mean that what was promised was delivered in terms of accommodation and activities, all the internal flights and transfers worked, the local guides knew their stuff, and the way Caroline planned it with us meant that we spent just about the right amount of time in each location given that we only had just over three weeks to complete the whole trip. It was quite a busy itinerary, but due to the expertise of JLA the trip went very well indeed, and is one of the most memorable we have done. We would always use JLA to help us with travel in Latin America, and hope to visit again in the future. ( Travelled on multi country trip)

Thoroughly satisfied on our first trip with JLA.  Most impressed.

An unforgettable trip - Rio was a huge highlight and getting the opportunity to attend the Parade of Champions on the last night was just incredible. ( Travelled on Tangara group tour ).

Excellent as with the trip we did with you to Mexico last year. We have been to many countries in Latin America but only this trip and Mexico with JLA. I wish we had discovered JLA before. (Travelled on Lapwing 2014 group tour)

This was a great trip taking in all the highlights of Chile and southern Patagonia before finishing off with a visit to Buenos Aires. The highlight was hiking in Torres del Paine but there were memorable moments throughout. Our tour leader Daniele was excellent throughout, helping everybody achieve their individual goals and really adding to the group holiday experience. (Travelled to Chile and Argentina)

This is our second trip with JLA - we loved the Jacana tour and this trip was very different but just as enjoyable. Highly recommended. (Travelled on Charito 2014 group tour) 

Thanks for a fantastic trip beyond all our expectations - only sad part is that we had to come home! ( Travelled on Alcion 2014 group tour)

This is the second time we have used JLA to arrange a visit to Chile.  On both occasions we have been fully satisfied with the professional standard of service, advice and support received, and in particular we appreciate your choices of accommodation.

The whole experience was amazing, from the discussions with Adam while planning the trip, Antonio's handling of my flight changes at the start and the tour itself. You have some very skilled and talented people working for you. Our tour leader, Daniele was very knowledgeable about the places visited and helped to make it a special trip. I can also say that I cannot remember laughing as much as I did on this trip. ( Travelled on Alcion 2014 group tour)

This was the first time I travelled with JLA and I have been impressed with the quality of personal service and enjoyed the itinerary very much. ( Travelled on Tico Tico group tour)

We do don't normally write reviews that contain only superlatives, but this trip was hard to fault.  The whole itinery went like clockwork, and the expedition was breathtaking (out of the world, well almost!)   For one of us this trip was a dream for a very long time.   That almost always means some disappointment, but this trip was the exception.   Well done Journey Latin America. (Travelled to Argentina and Antarctica)

We were very impressed with our first experience of travelling with JLA. We have been to several South and Central American countries before and had underestimated the impact that Mexico would have on us. It had such a variety of experiences to offer, the colour, music, the many different and dramatic archaeological sites and political history. The ethnic mix added to the diversity and the people were all a delight to meet. JLA allowed us to experience this in its selection of places, accommodation, excursions and especially the tour guide.

“ We feel fortunate to have selected JLA for our trip. It has proved to be one of the very best specialist tour operators we have ever had the pleasure to use and we would recommend them to anyone planning a trip to South America. From the outset, our consultant, Lina Fuller provided help, guidance and advise using her personal knowledge of our destination that turned out to be invaluable in shaping the trip and making the best use of our time and resources. We have just returned from the most excellently organised, scenic journeys of our lives and we have travelled extensively for 38 years.” (Travelled to Argentina)

“ This was my third trip with JLA and the third time I have had a great holiday. What is really important for me is to have all the travel and tour details sorted out in advance, and this JLA does really well. We are already considering our next trip.” (Travelled to Cuba)

“ Superb and greatly varied holiday which was complex to organise and worked seamlessly thanks to Mary's advice and organisational skills. Will certainly strongly recommend JLA and use JLA again ourselves in the future if returning to South America / Central America..” (Travelled to Chile)

“ Brazil is a huge diverse country with many cultural and historical influences. We wanted on our relatively short holiday to travel around and experience a little of its diversity. Journey Latin America using their knowledge and local representatives put together an itinerary which gave us an excellent introduction and insight. They use local knowledgeable guides who smooth your path and give you a holiday to remember.”

“ We approached JLA with an outline itinerary having looked at some options beforehand, and they very quickly produced a solid itinerary with a few new choices for us. We were able to confirm our booking soon afterwards and found all of their recommendations lived up to expectations during the trip. Ground arrangements in Argentina were pretty much flawless, so we soon gained confidence that each arrival in a new location would run like clockwork. We would happily use JLA for our next South American trip. Thank you.”

“ Would definitely recommend visiting South America with Journey Latin America. Their knowledge and experience mean that all you have to do is turn up at the airport and begin to enjoy the holiday of a lifetime. Whether you join a group tour or have a tailor-made trip, every detail has been thought through and the whole trip is extremely well organised. Thank you.” Travelled to Peru, Ecuador and Galapagos Islands

“ JLA's experience and knowledge mean they are able to put together a tour which meets your exact requirements, which is then delivered making it a trip of a lifetime.” Travelled to Ecuador and Galapagos Islands

“ We had never used a travel agent to plan a holiday before but the bespoke service we received from Journey Latin America really made our honeymoon everything we had hoped for. Their specialist knowledge helped us tailor-make the perfect holiday for our tastes. We would definitely use them again.” Travelled to Brazil

“ It was great to have every aspect of our trip organised by JLA. Transfers to and from airports and hotels were really useful and took all the stress out of getting around. All of the local guides spoke very good English and were very welcoming and knowledgeable. We would happily use JLA again to organise our next South America holiday.” (Travelled to Brazil and Peru)

“The Galapagos cruise was memorable in all respects and a real highlight of the trip. The Travel Consultant, Rosie, was superb and got everything right from suggestions on locations and attractions to the timing of the flights. She has a fantastic knowledge of the area and her ideas and organisation made the trip very special for us.” Travelled to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Galapagos Islands

“I always look at JLA first. Everything seems to be slightly better, food, hotels, guides, overall organisation, and knowledge of where you are or are going to. Would sooner travel with JLA than other companies if the itinerary is similar.” (Travelled to Ecuador and Galapagos Islands)

“This was our first time to visit South America and finding the right tour operator was important for us. We wanted a smaller operator who could provide a more personalised service - after researching online we came across Journey Latin America who had won several travel awards and earned favourable comments in newspaper travel sections. The lady I initially spoke to on the phone became our dedicated travel consultant who was understood immediately the type of holiday we were looking to achieve and was very responsive to our questions. During the holiday itself we were pleasantly surprised at how smoothly everything went - whenever we travelled to a new location we were always immediately greeted by English speaking guides holding signs bearing our names. All the local agents used were very professional, punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. The time we spent in the Amazon jungle was amazing - it was such a unique experience that became the highlight of our trip. Journey Latin America delivered the best holiday we've ever been on and we would gladly recommend them to other people with an interest in South America.” (Travelled to Peru )

“My previous experience with travel companies is that they are very helpful until they have your money, and pay little attention to you thereafter. Journey Latin America were completely different. The pre-travel briefing was helpful, but what impressed us the most was that the logistics were organised immaculately. Every time we arrived at an airport/hotel/bus station, we knew there would be someone waiting for us with all the information we needed. That allowed us to get on and enjoy our holiday and make the most of our time. I would recommend Journey Latin America in a second.” (Travelled to Argentina, Chile and Brazil)

“The whole holiday was memorable and the flow and way it had been planned was excellent - we had a build up that allowed us to visit other parts of peru, acclimatise and take in the history, culture and natural scenery before capping it off with the Inca trail and Machu Picchu!” (Travelled to Peru)

“JLA experts helped turn our plans into reality. They delivered a slick journey through some amazing parts of South America” (Travelled to Chile and Bolivia)

“If we ever decided to return to South America we would definitely consider JLA. This was our holiday of a lifetime fulfilling a long held desire to visit the Galapagos Islands, and it lived up to all our expectations” (Travelled to Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands)

“We wanted our honeymoon to be something special to remember and Journey Latin America helped us achieve this right from the start when we were planning our trip to Brazil, right through to the perfect holiday. It could not have been better” (Travelled to Brazil)

“Journey Latin America did exactly what I asked them to do, at short notice. As a result we had an exceptional Easter holiday including Semana Santa in Antigua, when I half expected to be told that I had left it too late” (Travelled to Guatemala)

“JLA is an Amazing Journey! If you are looking for a memorable experience that is set apart from the norm you won't be disappointed. JLA can show you the way” (Travelled to Brazil and Ecuador)

“A wonderful holiday but more than that, a wonderful experience, made so much easier by the competence and efficiency of Journey Latin America. Thank you, we look forward to travelling with you in the future” (Travelled to Brazil)

 “Overall, we feel that the experience, expertise and efficiency of Journey Latin America were paramount in the unqualified success of our trip. We have no hesitation in recommending your services to our family and friends. The travel and transport arrangements made on our behalf were faultless” (Travelled to Chile)

“The itinerary put together was outstanding - it was very diverse so we really saw and did a lot and found our holiday to be thoroughly fulfilling. Knowledge of travel, geography, accommodation, sites and everything was very in depth and all transfers and extensive travel arrangements were managed seamlessly. JLA recommendations was also a very useful resource.” (Travelled to Argentina, Chile and Brazil)