Journey Latin America / Journeyscape Traveller Reviews

We stayed at four different locations in Belize and Guatemala.

Journey Latin America was the operator. They got the big things right but the devil was in the details . . . which they missed.

Five weeks bespoke, 2 weeks Brazil, 3 Bolivia. Flew back to UK from Lima. Brazil segment pretty much as expected. A few minor issues but places visited superbly varied with lots of free time. Guides and drivers highly professional. I’d give this a Good. Bolivia a bit of a shambles. Guides more like minders, not so well-educated, limited English, didn’t add that much value. Two drivers were a disgrace, thought I’d be killed when one answered mobile on a bend (mountain road) with solid yellow lines while overtaking a double-length lorry. Itinerary felt crammed, mind and bum-numbing hours spent in vehicles, vast distances which were not communicated beforehand. Two separate 3-day segments of 1100 and 1400 km much on unpaved roads. Insufficient free time. Less moving ever onwards and less doing would definitely have been more. I’d give this no more than an Average. Local agents were flexible enough, however, to change the itinerary three times when it was obviously not working. Shouldn’t have been necessary but full marks to them, also to the one ‘feisty mama’ guide who looked after me when I had altitude sickness.

Consultant was efficient, knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with but, with hindsight, did not take my needs sufficiently into account. If you say you’re ‘quiet, reflective and spiritual’ and ‘need lots of space and me-time’ you don’t expect to be mercilessly trundled around Bolivia like a foie-gras goose (and indeed I wasn’t in Brazil). This segment felt like bespoke-JLA but not bespoke-Anna. Paperwork appeared impressive but was actually peppered with inaccuracies and omissions; in one instance what was described was, on the ground, plain crazy-impossible. Despite some wonderful memories and experiences, for the price paid I found the trip fell well short of my expectations. Because of all of the above, and despite Brazil, I’m afraid I can only give a score of Average.

We did a 3 week tour of the Highlights of the Andes, this being Peru, Bolivia and Chile. It was quite a packed itinerary that involved a fair amount of travelling .However it was worth every minute and we LOVED this trip. Such incredible diverse landscapes and amazing scenery and interesting insight into the cultures of the indigenous people of Peru and Bolivia . Lots of Inca history too .

This is the second time in consecutive years that we have travelled with Journey Latin America . I would not travel with any other tour operator to this continent . Their knowledge of the continent is second to none and the tour operators they use locally are superb . Both holidays have run like clockwork all local representatives are helpful, courteous . I cannot fault them and would recommend them 100 percent .

The Jacarana holiday went from Rio to Lima right across South America and had so many highlights.Rio,Iguacu,La POaz,Lake Titicaca,Machu Picchu and Lima.Every day was a joy

Journey Latin America were helpful throughout and provided a truly excellent Tour Leader

We wanted a mix of the relaxing and the informative, which Journey Latin America provided. The relaxation days in beautiful surroundings like the Haciendas and Tulum contrasted well with the fascinating excursions to ancient sites.

We have been three times now with JLA. They deliver bespoke itineraries that suit our requirements

Everything worked swimmingly well and the tour was packed with sites, natural beauty, great food, good company and much more.

From initial booking through to departure home everything was done smoothly and professionally. I have to make special mention of tour leader Jessica, she was fabulous throughout.

This was a journey across South America from Rio de Janeiro to Lima. I have travelled to South America before, but particularly wanted to see Iguazu Falls, La Paz, Lake Titicaca and Machu Picchu. This holiday included them all. It was really well planned with an excellent guide. The memories of this holiday will stay with me forever.

My first holiday with Journey Latin America. Everything was well organised.

It was an amazing trip in every aspect

Our tour operator arranged an excellent trip for us

Our trip started with a three night stay at Mashpi Lodge which was an excellent experience in the cloud forest. This was followed by a week traveling by road through Ecuador from Quito to Guayaquil. Finally we had a week travelling on a catamaran through the Galapagos Islands experiencing the amazing wildlife.

JLA as always provided an excellent service

I visited the area for the first time in 2017 on a mix of group tour and private arrangement. I wanted more time in Buenos Aires and Santiago de Chile so this time I had a private arrangement for a good week in each of those cities walking and visiting museums plus a week travelling in Paraguay. A great time all round.

I had a lot of contact and communication planning my trip and this all went well.