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Horse back riding through wine vineyards in Mendoza!

Had such an amazing time in Argentina with AltruVistas tours! The experiences were extraordinary with expert curation by Malia! She takes the time to personalize your trip and does an excellent job making the visit memorable and fun. I cannot say enough about what a fantastic time I had on this wonderful trip to Argentina!

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I went on a trip with Malia of Altruvistas to Cambodia and Laos during the Summer of 2014 and it was the trip of a lifetime! I didn't have much prior travel experience and she made it very easy, managing all the logistics from the Visas to the meals, to each day's events. This was so important as I was a traveling in a place where the language and the customs were so very different than my own. Everything was meticulously taken care of, I just needed to simply show-up with an open mind and enjoy the trip. Malia's long time travel experience and knowledge of global affairs made my trip educational. A highlight was our visit to the Landmine Museum in Cambodia which profoundly effected me by deepening my awareness of what had been done there. We connected with nature and culture, from visiting reserves for endangered species to climbing steps to sacred sites. Personally, Malia is very kind and considerate which helps ease any of the normal traveling experiences that call for more patience. I highly recommend working with Altruvistas. I am excited to be traveling with them again in 2015, this time to Cuba.

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Malia finds incredible tour guides who are knowledgeable and kind, and she's responsive to any questions or concerns.

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