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SA Vacations is a U.S.-based boutique tour operator specializing in customizable private and small group tours and cruises to South America, Central America, Antarctica, & more. Our tailor-made itineraries to some of the most fascinating places in the world provide you with the flexibility to travel when you want and in accordance with your interests and budget.
SA Vacations (savacations.com) has 132 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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Traveling to foreign countries and not familiar with the language, it was invaluable to have travel agencies escorts and guides. Escorts meeting us at the airports, providing transportation and English speaking tour guides was a huge asset. This support added security and comfort on the trip. The networking of agencies all contributed to a wonderful trip. Cudos to South America Vacations Inc.
By Lester N.
We loved our trip to Quito, the Galápagos Islands, and Peru! The staff at South American Vacations were very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We were taken on wonderful, informative tours and stayed in very nice hotels along the way! Martha at SA Vacations was very accessible for questions before and during the vacation and of course we had a great time just seeing the sights in Ecuador/Galápagos and Peru. This was one of our favorite vacations that we’ve taken! Very well organized and an overall great experience!
By Judie
Martha & Alan Cohen at South American Vacations (savacations.com) planned us the PERFECT trip to the Galápagos Islands, Machu Picchu & the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and the Amazon!! Everything including accommodations, ground transportation, flights, tours, guides, meals, etc was incredible and flawless! They made our trip so easy & stress-free...all we did is show up for the fun! Thank you for all the wonderful experiences & memories we made on this amazing, once in a lifetime trip!!
By Lisa
The trip was amazing! Local guides were wonderful, especially Jose who guided us through the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu and Cusco.
By Rita
We booked a trip to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu with Martha at South American Vacations and she did a great job. Everything went exactly according to plan which was very impressive considering all of the logistics that were required for this amazing trip. All of the guide and transfer personnel were professional, knowledgeable and on time and the all of accommodations were top of the line. We requested several changes in the schedule and itinerary and Martha made them quickly and she provided excellent suggestions as to the best way to accommodate our needs. We definitely recommend South American Vacations and will use them again in the future.
By Bob W.
I decided to take a bucket list trip & contacted South American Vacations. They set everything up including all air fare. I can't say enough about the package they put together. All the tour groups were very professional & courteous. The accommodations were very comfortable & I was always picked up on time for all tours & transfers. If you are looking for a S American experience, I highly recommend South American Vacations.
By Jim F.
Trip was well planned in advance the tour company in Peru was a GrayLand Tour Co and Viajes Pacifico tours. On time and personal was always helpful. Friendly and professional in all aspects . Would use them with no hesitation. Thanks again !
By Leo K.
A heartfelt thank you for putting together such an excellent Chile/Easter Island trip for my husband and myself in December. While I generally book travel independently, we don’t speak Spanish and had never been to South America, so we opted for a tour, which Martha customized for us. We are glad we did. Everything went absolutely as planned, with no hassles, which speaks to the quality of the local operators used in Chile. We appreciated the ease of being picked up at the airports and at our hotels, and it made us feel secure to have gracious and knowledgable guides in a country where we do not speak the language. They had deep local knowledge to enrich our visits. Being with a guide meant quick answers to our questions, and good advice for our “free days.” The Easter Island native who provided three days of tours shared much about the culture and politics of the region. His personal stories (and sense of humor) brought the ancient sites alive for us. The island was beautiful and fascinating — we had not expected how relaxing it would be as well. Our CTS guide in Santiago was also excellent; his one-day city/winery tour covered a lot of the city. Several friends had warned me about the high crime rate in Santiago, but the area we stayed in near the Singular LaStarria was pleasant and we felt safe. On our free days, we enjoyed visiting the seafood market, Plaza de Armas, the Pre-Columbian museum, the Fine Arts Museum, and Bellavista, all of which were walking distance for us. The hotel’s breakfast buffet was amazing; pastries, cheeses, fruits, smoked fish and meats, plus custom-made egg orders brought to your table. In short, SA Vacations put together a great tour.
By Joanne
