My family recently returned from a 10 day trip to Argentina booked through Exploration Journeys. From our very first contact with Fred until we landed back home with a lifetime of memories, every detail was expertly addressed. Fred spent months with us planning our family adventure, making suggestions and steering us in the right direction. We spent time in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Bariloche and Iguazu. Fred and John (who I don't think sleeps because every email, no matter the time of day sent, was answered within minutes) planned every location (4), booked every flight (5 internal). booked every hotel (5) arranged for every tour (6), booked every excursion and event (6), dinner reservations and last minute reservation change requests (8), airport transfers (10). Total number of hiccups - ZERO.  Fred and John's attention to detail was impeccable.  Their customized tour books are comprehensive and answer every question you haven't even thought of yet.  Our private tour guides in every location (Gabriel - (BA), Sandra (Mendoza), Facundo (Bariloche), and Veronica (Iguazu) were knowledgeable, entertaining, adaptive and a pleasure to be with. All ground transportation was new, spacious and well air conditioned. All hotels were top notch, especially the Grand Malìa in Iguazu, where we spent two afternoons lounging beside the infinity pool overlooking the falls sipping cocktails. It was a great way to end the trip decompressing from a week of hiking, touring, boat rides, horseback riding and wine tasting. This was without question the most logistically complicated trip our family has gone on, and Fred and John made it as simple as a weekend at home. We could not have asked for a better trip, more attentive service and incredible experience in a spectacular and welcoming country. Thank you Exploration Journeys! read more

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I can't recommend Exploration Journeys enough. They planned an incredible trip through Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Bariloche and El Calafate, and every detail was handled with care. Their communication was outstanding from start to finish, and Fred was always ready to answer my call. What really stood out was how quickly and calmly they solved any issues that came up along the way, like a last minute flight cancellation. Everything was well organized from transfers to flights to excursions. And our excursions were curated to the kind of activities and sights we wanted to see, with excellent tour guides. The itinerary was the perfect balance of fun, adventure and downtime. If you are planning a trip to Argentina, Exploration Journeys is absolutely the way to go. I'd trust them again in a heartbeat. read more

An amazing trip to Argentina! Everything was on point. Exploration Journeys did an amazing job customizing our adventure." "The one-on-one guide was an awesome experience. We did not feel alone and this created a stress-free experience." "Dennis and I highly recommend Exploration Journeys if you want a first-class travel experience. You will be very happy with your choice." read more

I would like to give my highest recommendation to Fred, John, and the team that makes up EXPLORATION JOURNEYS! I feel like I've been spoiled like never before on our customized trip to Argentina. What a luxury to be able to plan a trip with my daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters that was designed specifically for us. Since the girls are still in school, we were limited to very specific dates in order to go during their spring break. We were able to maximize every minute of the trip to the fullest thanks to the detailed planning that was done by this remarkable travel agency...truly the best I've ever used! I am preparing to go on another trip now; and I find myself wishing for their fabulous TRAVEL BOOK that answered all of my questions, including questions that hadn't even occurred to me yet! Our trip was divided into 3 parts- Buenos Aires, El Calafate, & Iguazu. Each destination was exciting and fun-filled in different ways. We absolutely LOVED everything we did and wouldn't recommend changing a thing. Just trust Fred's and John's suggestions because they know what they're doing! We even had them make 5 dinner reservations for us and they were all delightful. If you're considering a trip to Argentina, just go for it! You'll be glad you did! I've been to around 40 countries, and this was one of my favorite trips ever! read more

I can wholeheartedly with recent personal experience attest to all the statements and wonderful things that the prior traveler testimonials have made about Exploration Journeys (EJ) with Fred and John. I have traveled much of the world with much of it having been arranged painstakingly by me. As such I am acutely aware of the challenges and the multitude of complexities that surround planning and then flawlessly executing an aggressive itinerary with multiple domestic flights, hotels, pick-ups/drop offs, and excursion service/providers for all the exciting adventures. So many things can go sideways or upside down. EJ did it for us so meticulously and provided so much more enrichment that I could ever have attempted on my own. During my research for our Argentinian trip, I found Exploration Journeys and became intrigued with their website, offerings, customizations according to preference and budget, and the testimonials. I'd never seen such a transparent and comprehensive website and decided to reach out. I knew that building my desired a trip given my language barrier and complete lack of local knowledge in all the locations, would be daunting and probably impossible without a lot of error, omission, and compromise. Fred was IMMEDIATELY responsive, patient, and very accommodating. Together he built an itinerary that surpassed my abilities and expectations within my budget - I could never have dreamed to visit all the locations we did and partake in the exciting private and very small group activity/adventures we did in the limited time we had (14 days). With each of the amazing experiences (including transports) we met such incredible interesting people, stayed at first rate hotels in great locations, were provided a plethora of very good local recommendations, and loved the private tours and one on one attention. Exploration Journey's 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 didn't think of work back home AT ALL. Another bonus is that we made lifelong friends of a few of our guides. We only had one incident of a domestic flight cancellation after we'd been checked in, but it was handled in the middle of the night and a note slipped under our door with coordination by the hotel staff. I don't think Fred or John ever sleep - their response times were always either immediate or within the hour, not to mention disaster prevention such as ours in the middle of the night. Our 3:00 am under door envelope contained new boarding passes and timelines that prevented a complete ruin of our day nor loss of activities at our new location. All of this was completely seamless to us based on EJ's constant monitoring of their client's flights and activities. Our only concern was to confirm our acknowledgement that we'd be ready for an earlier pick up for the airport. There is simply no way I could have rearranged a new flight myself without several unintended consequences and STRESS. Throughout our trip we stayed in contact with either Fred or John via email as reminders and confirmations. Other service providers used WhatsApp and so we were never at a loss of where we were going or when we needed to be ready. With the booklet, email, and other communications provided by EJ and their network, we were never at a loss for what to pack, including the priceless suggestion of goggles to wear when going under the Iguazu waterfalls, and all the options for what we could do to enhance our Argentinian experiences in our free time at each of the locations. I can't imagine having gone to Argentina without EJs as our guardian angels. It was such an easy, worry free, enriching trip that we could never had pulled off on our own. We have already referred them to friends/family. We visited: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Bariloche, El Calafate, and Ushuaia. read more

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If you want a stress free five star holiday with a personal guide stick to Exploration journeys. They look after the minutest details. Kudos to the main man Fred, Gabriel from Buenos Aires, Sandra from Mendoza, Silvana from Iguazu and Facundojose from Bariloche make the best team. Highly recommend Exploration Journeys. read more

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Exploration Journeys!! When I first began my vacation search, I knew very little about Argentina. The helpful staff took my limited wish list and gave me personalized choices. They were so kind and patient and ended up with 9 itinerary adjustments before we put together our perfect trip. Their travel booklet was priceless. It answered so many questions ahead of time and made me feel much more comfortable about traveling to a continent I'd never visited.    Once finalized we were going to visit Ushuaia, El Calafate, and Mendoza and have 6 planned days of various tours and sites. Several weeks before traveling, they encountered some flight changes and took care of everything to rearrange and still allow our trip to be the same. The day of departure to Argentina, we had some airport issues and were delayed a full 24 hours. I contacted the staff of Exploration Journeys and they had my itinerary recovery plan before I woke up the next morning.    When we arrived at every airport, every hotel, and every tour or event, we were welcomed by amazingly nice drivers and guides. Everything was on time, efficient and seamless. We had special seating areas and elite services that I would have never found or known about on my own. 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 wish that Exploration Journeys was available in every traveling destination! read more

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We had a 10-day trip organized by Argentina Exploration Journey. We visited Buenos Aires, El Calafate, and Iguazu. It was an unforgettable experience. We started planning this trip about 4 months ago. However, my wife had a knee injury, and we were unsure if we should proceed. We decided to take the risk because we weren't sure when we would have another opportunity like this if we canceled. In the end, the trip exceeded our expectations. Fred was an excellent communicator. Before the trip, he responded to my emails within 3-4 hours, and in most cases, within 15 minutes. During the trip, his response time was typically 10-15 minutes. Everything was well-organized, and Exploration took good care of us. We spent 2 days in El Calafate to see the Glaciers and another 2 days at Iguazu Falls, exploring both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Time was tight, but everything was perfectly arranged by Fred. As my wife needed wheelchair service throughout the trip, from airport transfers to tours, Fred called the airlines to check us in and arranged wheelchair service on our behalf. The local tour guides ensured my wife had a wheelchair during every part of the tour at Iguazu Falls and Bird Park. Overall, we had a wonderful time. Although we initially thought the trip was expensive, we now believe it was worth the investment considering the convenience and VIP treatment we received. read more

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We cannot be more emphatic in our endorsement of Fred and his Exploration Journeys team of expert guides. 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 -- the best tour operators -- I wish they would expand their services to other countries. We booked our trip with less than 4 weeks notice, but it couldn't have gone better if we had planned it a year in advance. Communications both pre and during the trip were incredible--very thorough and incredibly responsive. We all appreciated the digital and hard copy itineraries Fred produced which not only included our agendas but also a lot of helpful Information to take the guesswork out of traveling abroad. We had requested a mix of cultural, historical and nature adventures. The options we were presented with were fantastic and varied. Once we selected our preferences, Fred arranged the schedule in such a way so as to maximize the time we had available to tour, sightsee and explore at a very comfortable place. The hotel accommodations were spot on. The tour guides Anna and David and the drivers were also terrific. We really connected with them over the 2 days we spent with each. You felt like you were being shown around Buenos Aires and Iguazu by friends who were eager to share their love and passion for their country. We arrived the morning of the World Cup finals--so you can imagine the atmosphere during our visit. We will definitely be back to Argentina to explore Patagonia and other areas--anything to have another opportunity for Fred to plan a fabulous vacation for us! read more

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First class travel experts! This was our first time using a travel company and we were thrilled with the level of expertise as well as the flexibility to plan our own adventure. Fred and his team are truly professional and we would recommend them without hesitation! read more

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Wow, just the best of the best. Incredible communications. Everything as promised. Rolls with the changes. My wife got a touch of food poisoning one day and they rearranged our amazing boat trip into the Iguazu falls (you need to do this) to accommodate us. First class all the way. Never had to worry about anything. Some of the guides are now our friends too! AND PENGUINS! It was like having our personal travel folks in the room next to us. HIGHLY recommended. A trip of a lifetime. Thanks Fred and John! (See the photos in other reviews. That's what you will see too) read more

"Traveling with Exploration Journeys is like traveling with a guardian angel. We first started emailing with Fred in 2018, at which time he was great, helpful, informative and responsive. However, we were not able to travel at that time but in 2023, we picked up right where we left off. At all times, Fred totally "got" what it was that we wanted to do and see and the itinerary he put together for us included everything that we asked for. Also, every single question was answered quickly and completely. Our itinerary was a wonderful combination of activity and relaxation. All his choices (hotels, transfer services, guides, attractions, etc.) were top notch and fabulous. In addition to all of the information and help that he gave us during our planning stages, he also provided us with a magic book that includes everything that a traveler would need to know about travel in Argentina. So, having everything go very smoothly before our trip, we took off for our adventure feeling extremely comfortable. However, we were not prepared for the incredible care and attention that we would receive once we got to Argentina. Fred, John and the Exploration Journeys team were beyond incredible the entire time. We had several internal flights and at all times, they were following the flights, checking us in, taking care of boarding passes, and informing us of all activity every step of the way. At one point, one of our domestic flights was cancelled by the airline. Before we even knew about the cancellation, Fred had worked with the airline to check us into another flight that worked just as well so that by the time we knew there might be an issue, Fred had already resolved it. And of course he took care to inform anyone else that might be affected by the change (transfer services, etc.) so that our trip ran completely smoothly. My travel companion and I were constantly talking to each other about how lucky we felt to be traveling with Exploration Journeys, how spoiled we were, and how happy we were with our trip. This is an unqualified recommendation. I cannot imagine a better experience overall. 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. Do yourself a favor and organize your trip to Argentina with Exploration Journeys!" read more

We just got back from a trip that we planned with Exploration Journeys, and they were amazing! From the first quote until the end of our trip, this was hands down the best experience I've ever had with a travel agent or tour operator. They have sample itineraries on their website, but they're happy to customize your itinerary to how you want to travel and what you want to do. After you book your trip, they send you a printed Travel Booklet, which is filled with the most comprehensive pre-trip information that I've ever seen! From your hotels and flights to suggested restaurants to Spanish phrases and tipping customs - they've really thought of everything. And, if you still have questions, they happily answer your emails quickly. While you're traveling, they have a "trip host" who is never more than a phone call or email away. The trip host monitors your trip and thoughtfully checks you in on your next domestic flight and has the boarding passes delivered to you. Our trip host noticed that Aerolineas Argentinas pilots were intending to strike on the weekend that we were supposed to fly to El Calafate. He proactively booked us seats on a LATAM flight, so we wouldn't have to worry about our trip. This is true customer care! I highly recommend Exploration Journeys if you want a worry-free vacation. Especially if you're not fluent in Spanish. read more

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We just returned from a truly outstanding trip to Argentina. We arrived in Buenos Aires on December 24, 2021 and covered 5 cities in 16 days. Patigonia is very beautiful and so diverse that there is something for everyone. The people of Argentina are very friendly and we had a chance to experience a very unique culture. Fred planned every aspect of the trip with us and his attention to detail is outstanding. From hotel bookings, to airline online check-in, to first-class English speaking tour guides, to punctual transfers, to the great custom guide book, Exploration Journeys managed everything flawlessly. read more

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We (five senior Americans) thoroughly enjoyed our first trip to Argentina, in no small part because of Exploration Journeys, and the nice weather didn't hurt either. Communication with Fred and his team before, during, and after the trip was prompt, responsive, and thorough, and their "renowned travel booklet" included a wealth of useful information. They provided us with 24-hour contact information in case we had any questions or issues and even checked us in for our flights ahead of time. All of our guides (a critical element of any trip) were excellent, the excursions were varied and very good, our hotels were modern and very comfortable with good breakfast buffets, and our transfers were on time in large, clean vehicles. Our reasonably priced itinerary, suggested by and modified by Fred in accordance with our several requests, was fourteen days and included stops at Buenos Aires (coming in and going out), El Calafate, Bariloche, Mendoza, and of course Iguazu Falls. If you look at a map you will see how far apart those places are, so our routing necessarily included five (sometimes with connections) flights, all of which were arranged (and modified when Aerolineas Argentinas changed flight schedules) as efficiently as practical by Exploration Journeys. We have used travel agencies all over the world and Exploration Journeys is as good as or better than all the others. Their knowledge, attention to detail, and responsiveness are exceptional, and they helped make our trip worry free, problem free, enjoyable, and memorable. read more

Excellent!! Service, flexibility and response were great! Would work with them again when we return. Best trip ever!

Best travel agent I have ever worked with. Exploration Journeys (and Fred in particular) took care of everything, and kept us abreast of delayed flights, changing tour times and transfers accordingly. They provided recommendations for hotels, restaurants, and activities, as well as other helpful information (e.g., tipping, what to wear). I can't imagine how they could have done anything better. 10/10. read more

We are freshly returned from an extended 12-day trip to Argentina - covering Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Bariloche, and Iguazu, with Fred's Exploration Journeys as our travel guide / tour operator. Fred's Exploration Journeys has a tagline of "Worry free and First-class". I was not able to grasp the depth of how truly he means that until right about now. I'll try my best to explain, but it is really difficult unless you experience this first hand. As a background - we have taken vacations that are operated as a group, have taken cruises where the schedule is planned out for all on the ship, and have mostly taken vacations where we use online tools to make reservations for accommodation, transportation, and activities, and then use an integrator app (like TripIt) to string them together. We did not entirely appreciate the mass-entertainment model of the large tours (including cruises). On the other hand it is difficult to get the time to plan out a long vacation ourselves - all the research, the planning, the tracking, let alone the complexities of doing these on a foreign land speaking a foreign language. This is where Fred showed a service that is unimaginable and unparalleled. We just returned from a trip cross crossing over a country where we did not speak the language, with no more planning from our side than booking the international flight into and out of Buenos Aires. Fred and the incredible team he built around his service throughout Argentina gave us a trip to remember a lifetime. Once we explained our party - 2 adults, 2 young kids, and what we were looking for (glaciers, waterfalls, and city life - basically a taste of all there is), he meticulously planned out our entire itinerary. Every hotel was perfect, every room was booked to our tastes. Every activity was not only planned - they were tracked for changes, rescheduled as appropriate, we were informed about the updates, all tickets and permits were in our and before the activity started. It was like an extended version of the Flash Pass in adventure parks - we skipped practically every line there was and were zoomed into the core of the activity. Even when the activity was in a group - such as on a catamaran - our seats were in a VIP section, and we had a tour guide with us who took us on a personalized, intimate journey through the destinations instead of the generalized tour the rest of the boat had. A quick summary of our itinerary - Day 1: Land at Buenos Aires, short city tour Day 2: Fly into El Calafate, 4x4 Nativo Experience tour Day 3: Icy Blue Giants - glaciers, icebergs Day 4: Perito Moreno glacier Day 5: Fly into Bariloche Day 6: Bariloche and Nahuel Huapi from land Day 7: Nahuel Huapi water tour Day 8: Fly into Iguazu through Buenos Aires Day 9: Iguazu from Argentina Day 10: Iguazu from Brazil + Bird Santuary, Fly into Buenos Aires Day 11: Tango experience Day 12: Fy home In numbers: - 12 days - 7 flights - 3 national parks (Los Glaciers, Nahuel Huapi, Iguazu) - 10 personalized tours Fred: - Planned all of this - Checked us into every flight - Had the hotel print out and deliver our boarding passes - Informed us about who would receive us at each airport - Had each guide aware of who were, what we liked, how strenuous a day we could take - Constantly was in touch with us, like a lifeline in a foreign land - Answered a zillion questions, including what should we buy as gifts to bring home and where to go - When we had free time, gave us personalized recommendations with maps on multiple attractions we could choose from - Guided us on the norms of each place, restaurant recommendations, what food to order where read more

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Awesome organization with fantastic service! Fred is a master of organizing your travel plans and is super knowledgeable! If you are looking for an amazing travel agent- look no further! He organized our trip and it was amazing. He definitely goes above and beyond for his clients and makes sure your expectations are met! Would recommend 100%! read more

Loved our hiking trip to Patagonia. Fred organized it very well and our experience was amazing. He took care of everything and he gave us all the tips and additional information we needed to travel worry free. It was a big success from the first day to the last. Two weeks of fun, good food, great locations, beautiful hotels, amazing guides and tours when we weren't hiking on our own. Can't recommend him enough. Two thumbs up for Exploration Journeys and his team! read more

Highly recommended to take an Exploration Journeys vacations! We had an awesome time in Argentina. Fred and his team were very attentive and took care of everything!! Our tour guides were knowledgeable and took us on many expeditions! We loved it. Go visit Argentina, you will not regret the it! read more

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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! We were a group of 8 with an age range of 14 to 75 - my family plus my nephew, sister and in-laws - looking for a vacation combining nature, adventure, culture and enjoyment for all of us. Argentina was, without doubt, the best destination for this, and Exploration Journeys had everything to do with the great experience that we had. Everything was perfect: the attention and communication during the planning, the tour recommendations, the customization for our needs and wants, then the welcoming to Argentina, the quality of the hotels, the tour guides (every single one was excellent!), the balance between the tours and our free time to enjoy the cities and restaurants of our selection (and their recommendations for these were also excellent).... and of course, the destinations! In 10 days we were able to experience the culture and history of Buenos Aires, the magical scenes from Tierra del Fuego, the magnificent and impressive glaciers of Patagonia, and the amazement and indefinite sense of awe of the sublime Iguazu falls. All of these without a single inconvenience, a single delay or a single detail that did not run as planned. It was truly impressive! We are extremely thankful to Fred and Exploration Journeys (and to my friend who recommended them!). We had the vacations of our dreams and we will definitely be back one day. read more

Best tour agency ever. Everything was expertly planned and executed without feeling like you were on a group tour. We highly recommend this company and would use them again read more

This company is amazing. We have used them twice for trips to Argentina. Every detail is taken care of for you. Using Exploration Journeys gives you a first class, stress free experience. The guides we have had for excursions have been exceptional. Fred is so much fun to work with. read more

Argentina is a very beautiful country and we are glad we had a chance to explore its beauty hassle-free and worry-free with Exploration Journeys. read more

My husband and I recently left our cruise ship in S. America for a week visiting El Calafate, then Iguazu Falls. Fred with E.J. was phenomenal. Can't say enough about the care he took with us. We had a great, great time. Not only was all the tours and accommodations great but Fred was constantly in contact with us to make sure everything was satisfactory. We travel a lot all over the world, I wish all travel agencies operate this way. This is truly first class service. Thanks Fred! read more

We are taking our first trip since COVID; Fred has made all the Argentina domestic arrangements for our trip to Antarctica. We used Fred for our trip to Argentina in 2017 and he is the first one we thought of when we needed help with this trip. I can now relax and know everything is taken care of until we meet with our cruise coordinator. Thank you so much Fred. read more

Highly recommend Exploration Journeys. Used this company to organize our vacation to Argentina. We were very happy with the services we received. We had guided tours and private transfers to all the places we wanted to see and do. We were given many suggestions on restaurants and places to see. read more

We have been very fortunate to work with some of the well-known "name" travel companies and their affiliates for trips to Africa, Australia, China and Italy, as well as our personal travel agent of 20 years. 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." read more

Fred & his team were the best hands down.... this had to be the best and most organized trip I have ever experienced. Fred was able to foresee our every need. We were booked in the best accommodations with several private tours and very friendly and knowledgeable guides. Fred was also very responsive, no matter what time of day or night, he responded to our emails within minutes. When traveling to the South American region Explorations Journeys is the way to go, you will not be disappointed! read more

Our first trip to Argentina, and what a wonderful experience. Exploration Journeys, and Fred, made it possible. From the planning to the execution stage, everything worked perfectly. Fred helped us create a month-long itinerary that worked for us. It included Buenos Aires, Bariloche, El Calafate, Ushuaia, the Valdes Peninsula, Iguazu Falls and Mendoza. Fred made all the reservations and then sent us a digital and a paper travel book, both of which were essential throughout the trip. It included specific times when we would be picked up - and they were always there on time - along with restaurant recommendations and suggestions about sights, tipping, etc. The experiences in each locale were excellent with incredibly knowledgeable guides and drivers who were unfailing helpful even when they didn't speak English. We could not be more pleased, and we will recommend Exploration Journeys to everyone we know. read more