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Finally! I got my husband to travel with me on a small group Penny Pinching Globetrotter excursion and he loved it! We had amazing companions for our time in the Amazon Rain Forest of Ecuador's Cuyabena National Preserve. Our guides were excellent. The Dolphin Lodge was very hospitable and each meal was better than the last. If you like rustic camping, this is a major step up. If you like wildlife, this is your place to see it! Expect some rain, after all, it is the rain forest. Expect some critters and bugs, most of all, expect to have a good t time!
By Malinda W for Amazon Rainforest Adventure on Jan 02, 2025
This was a wonderful adventure. I saw all the animals, you think of, when you think rain forest. Our guide was very knowledge and passionate abut the rain forest and the Cuyabeno wild life preserve. I learned many things. The Dolphin Lodge while rustic was very comfortable. The food was very good, the staff was accommodating to our travelers with dietary restrictions. Our Hosts and fellow travelers were from many parts of the United States and I enjoyed getting to know them. Looking forward to traveling with them and Penny Pinchers again. I would't change a thing.
By Christine H for Amazon Rainforest Adventure on Jan 02, 2025
This was such an amazing experience! The lodge was rustic and charming, exactly what I would expect in the middle of the rainforest. Imagine glamping - there is a bed and a bathroom in the cabin, but be prepared that hot water is not always available and be conscious of the generator. The food was delicious! And remember - it rains in the rainforest! I would have packed maybe one more set of dry clothes :) I always try to remember that if it was easy to get to, everyone would be there.
The wildlife was incredible - we saw so many things on our wish lists it was almost like they were on display! Our guides were extremely knowledgeable and spent so much time sharing information with us - they were awesome.
10/10 recommend travelling to the Amazon rainforest!
By Amber M for Amazon Rainforest Adventure on Jan 02, 2025
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My family has been my rock.....my greatest source of strength when my world was falling apart.
When I told them about my plans to get back to traveling and the possibility of traveling solo, they all had the same request....please don't go 100% alone...find you a group or tour company. After looking at more than I can remember and realizing that most just weren't the right fit for me, I found Melissa and Wade and Penny Pinching Globetrotter. Their small group sizes, culturally immersive and eco-touristic active itineraries were just what I was looking for. With the opportunity to journey through a new country with like minded travelers, I was sure that this group was for me. Even though I would be traveling alone both to and from the destination, once there, I would still be traveling to meet new people and experience new things...just not completely on my own.
And I was right! I had a wonderful experience with a terrific group of people that began as strangers, but ended as friends ❤️
By Debra D on 22 Jul, 2024
This is my 2nd trip with Melissa and Wade. Having now spent a month of days with them, two continents and destinations I can tell you if you’re looking for a real experience without a lot of the hassle their trips are ideal. I have travelled solo and done all the work so I have a good frame of reference for what goes into planning an idyllic experience. Melissa and Wade with the help of a local guide really take the worry and stress out of planning. When things don’t go as planned they will remove the obstacles and get you back on track whether that’s illness or just circumstance they’ve got you covered. If you yearn to learn about the culture and have a real experience meeting the local people and getting off the beaten path these trips are for you. I have some solo trips planned but hope to travel with them again.
By Nicole A on 17 Jul, 2024
Penny Pinching Globetrotters is my go to for my trips. Peru is my 4th trip with Penny Pinching Globetrotters. Melissa plans every trip down to the smallest detail. Makes traveling so easy. I book my plane ticket and pack my clothes and I’m ready to go. I have been to some amazing places and met wonderful people because of PPG. I have two more trips already planned with Melissa and Wade. Looking forward to seeing new places and meeting fellow travelers.
By Linda Christine P on 03 Jul, 2024
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