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Hola Koji,
I wanted to let you know how much Joan and I appreciated your efforts in organizing all the details of our Peru vacation. Every Hotel we stayed at, every tour we took, but most especially you, Eric and, to a person, all of your staff and representatives were incredible ambassadors for your country. At each destination we were greeted by friendly, smiling faces that made sure that each step of the trip was as fluid and delightful as a Pisco Sour. You can imagine how incredible it was with all those big groups wandering around Machu Picchu that Joan and I along with a delightful couple from Perth, Australia, had the intimate experience of being just the 4 of us touring with an incredibly knowledgeable guide, Jorge. What a truly breath-taking time. You can be sure that we will return to South America and Peru and Ecuador in particular, there is still so much more to see and do and we certainly will be relying on you and Andean Odyssey to take care of all the details.
William White
bogygolfer@comcast.net
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Dear Friends at Andean Odyssey,
Thank you, thank you all, for arranging such a marvelous, flawlessly organized and executed, and also moderately priced trip to Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu, for me, my wife and our traveling companions. Although our trip had to be crammed into a relatively short time-frame, you managed to include so many beautiful locations and so many informative and educational sites and experiences. We learned so much and enjoyed every single moment of the entire time we were in Peru, all thanks to Andean Odyssey. Every connection and every transfer took place without a hitch, smoothly and seemingly effortlessly (which, of course, it was not on your part!). Even in the face of a wildfire along the railway which disrupted train schedules, you anticipated our needs before we did and had the best solutions ready for us before we even were aware we needed them. You selected lodging for us which fit us perfectly, clean and interesting places with great facilities and wonderful service from courteous and gracious staffs dedicated to our comfort, relaxation and ease-of-mind And the local tour guides you arranged were both knowledgable and personable, and quickly became "our friends in Peru". Our own "Andean Odyssey" was, in a single word, wonderful. Thank you for staying constantly in touch with us, both before and during our trip. And thank you for your thoroughness, your thoughtfulness and your consummate professionalsim. We would recommend Andean Odyssey to anyone desiring to travel to Peru, and shall.
Stephen Rundquist, Ph.D.
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Hi Koji,
We just got back from the trip. The tour in Puno was fantastic, everything was organized very well and went smoothly.
Thank you so much for your help, the trip was very memorable and a great experience.
Regards,
Anastasia
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Dear Eric,
First I must thank you for arranging such a memorable trip for us. The Highlight of the trip are the Toro Muerto petroglyphs, watching the condors, the landscape in the Colca Valley/Canyon, the Inca fortress. Terraces in Moray, the salt mines and horse show in Lima.
As you know this is our 3rd trip to Peru (not on business), there is no repetition of itineraries and each trip is just as exciting as the others. By the way our first trip was organized by Andean Odyssey too.
Of course we cannot forget your hospitality. The farewell dinner at the exclusive club, Club Nacional was unforgettable. If you have the chance to visit Singapore please do not hesitate to contact us so that we may reciprocate.
Best regards,
Huang Lui |
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Dear Eric,
It was good to meet you.
Firstly, may I offer you and the rest of the team at Andean Odyssey, our most sincere thanks for the excellent service we received. The efficiency of the initial holiday planning service was excellent as was the quality of the services we received during our holiday in Lima. We will have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending your company's services to our friends and acquaintances. Please feel free to quote this to any potential customers.
Secondly, it was kind of you to take a personal interest in the success of the final, Peru based, part of our holiday ... thank you !
I hope we will be able to visit Peru again, perhaps Chile and almost certainly Ecuador (and the Galapagos). You can be sure of our contacting Andean Odyssey to make all the necessary arrangements.
Yours sincerely,
Nick and Chris |
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Dear Eric,
Once again, Condor Travel has constructed an interesting, educational, and safe study abroad program for my students in Argentina. The quality of the service provided, especially the logistical support once in the country, makes for a smooth and rewarding adventure. On 21 July 2006, I departed Miami International Airport with 12 Armstrong Atlantic State University students for Buenos Aires on Aerolineas Argentinas. This is my fifth study abroad program arranged by Condor Travel. After arriving in Buenos Aires, we were provided with a tour of Buenos Aires that included the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, and the Recoleta Cemetery. Our guide, Nicolas, was a delightful and informative young man. We then departed for Patagonia where we were to spend half of our Argentine adventure. In Puerto Piramides we took a boat to see whales and elephant seals in the South Atlantic. In Esquel, we took the Trochita Patagonian train and later saw trees in the Andes over 1,500 years old. In Bariloche, we were stunned by the beauty of winter in Argentina. Our return journey included the eighteen-hour Tren Patagonia from Bariloche to Viedma. The service and food on the train were exceptional, while the cost was minimal. The Tren Patagonia, which allowed the students to view the change in terrain from the comfort of their sleeper car was a highlight of the trip.
After returning to Buenos Aires, we departed for Iguazu. Before arriving at Iguazu, however, the group stopped at a Jesuit Mission near Posadas in Missiones Province. Our tour guide, Val, had been my guide of Iguazu in 2002 (during a faculty Fulbright program) and in 2004 (during the study abroad program in Brazil arranged by Condor Travel). He is a very competent and informed individual who enriched the experience of the students. Although the falls were diminished by a drought in Curitiba, Brazil, they were still a magnificent sight to see. Iguazu Falls is one of the most spectacular natural attractions in the world. After returning to Buenos Aires, Jean Cavanaugh from the US Embassy gave an informative discussion of US-Argentine relations to the students. The night before our departure, we attended a Tango dinner show that left the students enthralled. Before departing, we visited La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires Province. In addition to the fascinating museum, one of the best in Latin America, the students were able to visit the location of Noche de los Lapices, a film depicting the horrors of the Dirty War.
I look forward to working with Condor Travel for the rest of my professional career!
Sincerely,
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Dear Koji
My students and I would like to commend Condor Travel for organizing a spectacular study abroad program in Chile. Our journey throughout Chile from 22 July to 11 August was an incredible learning experience, This is our fourth study abroad program organized by Condor Travel. It is the general opinion of the eighteen students who participated in the program that the services provided by Condor Travel surpassed our collective expectations. Each study abroad program that I lead must meet three basic criteria: safety, education and entertainment, Condor Travel has excelled in all three areas.
In Chile we were blessed with exceptional guides. They were well –informed, polite and a pleasure to be around. Pablo in San Pedro de Atacama and Christian in Easter Island were very good guides. Christian’s lectures were academically superior to many lectures that I have heard at professional historical meetings. Rodrigo in Santiago, however, was beyond very good. He was exceptional. We have had countless guides on our journeys in South America, but Rodrigo is by far the most competent. He was well informed, considerate and a pleasure to be around. He took a strong interest in helping the students get the best educational experience possible.
The hotels were excellent. I was especially impressed by the rooms and the staff at the Hotel Las Galerias. Everyone at the hotel made our visit a pleasure. At one point I found Jim, one of my students practicing Spanish with Mauricio, one of the luggage handlers. We felt very welcome. I was also very impressed with our rooms, the staff, and the food at the cabins in Cascadas. Everyone commented that they felt like they were visiting a family. The staff that took the students on the white water rafting was quite professional and no body had fear.
I look forward to conducting future study abroad programs with Condor Travel. For me, the highlight of my teaching year is waiting to see what wonderful surprises Condor Travel has in store for me and my students
Sincerely,
Michael R. Hall, Ph.D
Armstrong Atlantic State University
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Dear Eric,
Once again, I write to thank you for arranging a fantastic study abroad program for my students. The program that you put together for my 23 students in Brazil was spectacular. Every time we arrived at a spectacular hotel, a wonderful restaurant, or an amazing historic site, the students exclaim, “Wow, Carlos has done it again!”. The three weeks that the group spent in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, the Amazon, Salvador de Bahia, Curitiba, Iguazu, and Sao Paulo provided the students with an historical overview of Brasil.
Although the entire trip was spectacular, the Guides made the trip a truly enjoyable and educational experience. Roberto in Rio de Janeiro and Charles in Bahia were the most knowledgeable, helpful and friendly Guides that I have ever encountered on a study abroad program. All of the Guides should be commended for their efforts. For many of the Guides, a group of university students who had knowledge of Brazil’s rich history and culture was a welcome change from “typical” tourists.
I am enclosing some photos from the trip. Everyone is already excited about the possibility of traveling to Chile and Easter Island next summer.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Hall, PH.D
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Georgia, USA
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Hola Eric,
Me gustaría darte las gracias por el maravilloso viaje que hicimos a Perú con la compañía Condor Travel. Estuvo muy bien organizado; qué digo yo bien: SUPER BIEN organizado.
Tanto el Sr. Vincent Arnaud como yo mismo te agradecemos enormemente el trabajo que hiciste a la hora de reservar los hoteles, los transportes locales, los guías escogidos... todo! En realidad disfrutamos mucho del viaje, así como del país, y queremos expresarte nuestro más profundo agradecimiento por todo cuánto hiciste por nosotros (programa, reserva de hoteles, transporte local, etc).
Te hago saber que en Perú rellenamos el formulario de evaluación de Condor Travel, tal y como nos solicitaron. Sin embargo, en dicho formulario creo que no había ningún tipo de evaluación para la persona de contacto que nos organizó todo el viaje (tú).
En cualquier caso, intuyo que tu empresa debe estar contenta contigo ya que tus servicios con nosotros fueron más que estupendos, excelentes.
Sin más otro particular, y a la espera de un próximo viaje con ustedes, recibe un cordial saludo,
Oscar Alarcón y Vincent Arnaud.
Mr. Oscar ALARCÓN
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe
Council of Europe / Conseil de l´Europe
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Dear Eric,
For this last time, I will choose to use french.
En effet, je sais que vous comprenez cette langue et je saurais ainsi mieux exprimer les sentiments que nous éprouvons Jean-Jacques et moi-même à l'issue de ce superbe voyage.(Nous sommes arrivés à Paris Dimanche 14 mai dans la nuit)
Il nous a permis de découvrir le peuple péruvien au travers de nos échanges avec les guides ou de quelques rencontres dans la rue, et celui-ci nous est apparu aimable et courtois.
Les différents guides étaient très professionnels, répondant avec compétence aux questions que nous leur avons posé.
Les transferts ont été d'une grande exactitude.
Le programme correspondait à notre attente et le choix des hôtels nous a semblé pertinent.
Les paysages et les sites historiques, d'une grande beauté, provoquent de fortes émotions.
En conclusion, nous sommes enchantés (en dépit d'un rappel à l'ordre sur l'altitude à l'arrivée à Chivay !) et nous nous permettrons de recommander votre agence à nos amis en France.
Nous vous remercions de tout cœur , mon mari et moi-même, et souhaitons que de nombreux européens, grâce à vous, découvrent votre pays si beau et si attachant.
Très cordialement
Martine et Jean-Jacques FAURE
France.
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Eric,
I had so much to take care of upon my return that I simply did not take the time to thank you.
Eric, my family and I had a wonderful time. We truly enjoyed our trip and are still dreaming of Peru.
As for your services; they were excellent.
Every bus and guide arrived on time.
We felt very well taken care of and found everything to be very organized.
Your services allowed us to focus on the joy of travel and not its stresses.
Please know that I have already recommended your services to many people.
Thanks again for everything.
Noëlle G. Sommer
Miami Beach, Florida
H 305 534 5161
C 305 439 9696
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