Bottom line, our trip was fabulous. Your recommendation to add the Atacama desert region added another dimension and many more wonderful sights and memories that made the extra plane time worthwhile. Explora accommodations especially in Atacama and to a somewhat lesser extent in Patagonia were outstanding. The Australia ship exploring the fiords was very comfortable and more than we ever expected (although we were a little concerned about this part of the trip because we didn't know what to expect). We met lots of fellow travelers who were very interesting and the sights in Atacama (especially the geysers) and in Patagonia were amazing and the weather on the ship was kind and gentle enough that we were able to move forward with all explorations including and especially Cape Horn. Thank you for arranging such a seamless experience. It met all of our expectations!

Patrick is very knowledgeable about both plants and birds and very patient in answering questions. Shannon is a great tour leader, always giving her group an enjoyable time, and the Guatemala guide Erick was also very good. The lodge at Las Lagunas was particularly pleasant. I’d go on another trip with Patrick and Shannon in a heartbeat.

We did so much in a relatively short trip! From snorkeling to waterfall rappelling and to whale watching and wildlife spotting, the excursions and guides were excellent. We loved the hotel (with a great restaurant on site) and easy access to the public beach. The LPT team was quick to respond to needed transportation changes, and we saw so many sloths!

We had an amazing trip to Costa Rica! Shannon and the team did a fantastic job planning everything—smooth, well-organized, and truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!

We had an absolutely amazing time on our trip. Every guide that was planned, suggested activities, location, hotel, etc was perfect. At the end of every day we were absolutely exhausted because we just wanted to keep going and seeing more and more, even on our free days. This will be a trip we remember forever and forever and share with anyone that will listen.