A mountain in Equador

Ecuador, Galápagos & Chile

Responsible Travel

Inspiring journeys across South America, delivered by a highly responsive and experienced local team.

"We are travellers ourselves, and want to share South America’s wonders while helping protect its nature and cultures for future generations."

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Frank & Flor, Founders

Known for

Fast, well-organised planning for complex, multi-country FIT routes

Regenerative and community-focused travel across diverse ecosystems

15+ years of regional experience and trusted local partnerships

Signature experience

Paddle centuries-old waterways

Silently paddle centuries-old waterways in the Amazon in a traditional Kichwa dugout canoe — a deep, sensory encounter with rainforest culture and wildlife.

Hawkfield’s view

Speed is central to their success — this is one of the fastest and most responsive DMC sales teams we’ve worked with anywhere. They operate seven days a week on a rotating schedule and can support multi-country South American itineraries for clients wanting to see more than one region on a single trip. Long-established and well regarded across the continent, they’re a highly reliable partner.

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Huw & Sam
Yellow iguana in Galápagos

Fast facts

  • HQ Quito, Ecuador
  • Coverage (core) Ecuador, Galápagos, Chile; can offer entire continent on request
  • Response Very fast turnaround on all tailormade proposals
  • Languages English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German
  • Licensing General liability cover; experienced, locally licensed operations
  • Memberships ATTA, Travelife, B Corp (pending)
  • Strengths Speed; Regenerative travel; authentic cultural & nature experiences; multi-country itineraries; 15+ years regional expertise
  • Established 2010