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My trip to Argentina was the third that Elevate Destinations has arranged for me. As with the others, I was thrilled with the itinerary they developed and amazed by their attention to every last detail. The trip was seamless and I felt well looked after the entire time.
— Tonnie Cummings, Argentina
Ephi was a fantastic leader and guide, the lunches each day were different and amazing especially the one hosted by the family and the pachamanca restaurant, and the hike and time at Machu Picchu. We loved the itinerary. Our guides were knowledgeable, fun, flexible, organized…amazing!!
— Ceci Enge, Peru
Starting with our pick up at the airport in Barcelona, every detail was well thought out. Reacquainting myself with the things that matter most to me — the earth, animals, history and dance — was transformative.
— Sanja DeGarmo, Spain
Wow. The Azores are a gem. Such lovely people and beautiful scenery. A wonderland to explore! And Portugal — a real treat for the senses. Our granddaughter has had her eyes opened to the world outside her customary life. She will be forever changed in positive ways and seems so happy upon her return! Lana Byal and Emily Jump have been a true delight to work with. We were a challenging group for many reasons, and they kept working to make everything absolutely perfect for our little entourage. Honestly, I can't imagine having a better experience with travel helpers!! Thank you so much!!!!
— Robin Giddings, Portugal
Our trip was the perfect mix of adventure, philanthropy, mystical, extraordinary, and educational. We had wonderful guides at every destination. Their knowledge, personalization, and candor made our experience so enjoyable and gave us an understanding of Peru beyond a typical tourist. While it was an immense adventure, there was ease all the way through knowing that everything was taken care of for us from transportation to stays. We learned very quickly that any event we had planned was going to be memorable and unique whether it was service work, tracking through the Amazon rainforest, hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, sleeping on the side of a cliff, or getting to know who our guides are through car rides and lunches. A huge thank you to Lana and Emily on the Elevate Team, and Erica, and Efrain in Peru.
— The Cook Family, Peru
Traveling internationally can be daunting especially not knowing where you are going or what to see. Dominique helped guide us through Greece seamlessly, making sure to create a stress free trip that was one we will remember for a lifetime. Our family spent days on the beautiful Mediterranean lounging or learning the deep history of the Greek gods. By night we ate seafood caught minutes ago off a pier next to us in an antique fishing village. There was always something beautiful to do or see. Our trip was nothing short of magic.
— The Smith Family, Europe
I just wanted to thank you again for arranging such an unforgettable trip. We had an absolute blast. Javier, our guide, was amazing. His depth of knowledge, relationships and hospitality were first class. We will certainly go back to the Arctic at some point… We are already excited to return to Africa next summer with Elevate!
— Kevin Samuelson, Norway
Elevate Destinations is not a travel agency but rather a creator of luxury travel experiences. Trip design/seamless integration of travel, accommodations, activities, and attention to detail are extraordinary. Perfect for families or groups of friends traveling together.
— David Mainman, Switzerland
Lana went the extra mile to make sure we were able to do everything we wanted in the week we were in Mexico.
The week in Mexico snorkeling with sea lions and whale sharks was a wonderful experience. The highlight of the trip had to be our close up encounter with a gray whale in Magdalena Bay. The whale stayed with our boat for twenty minutes or more engaging with us.
— Susan Stein
The trip to Sri Lanka was fantastic. We were pleasantly surprised with the country, the people and the different locales we visited. From the Tea Estates to the wildlife safari to the “surfer town” – everything was A+. Great planning and organizing by you – thank you for everything.
Krishan was a great guide, informative and engaging. Would highly recommend him. Look forward to the next adventure with you guys!
— Jaytee Kanwal, Sri Lanka
It was a great experience for our daughter. You clearly alerted the staff that we were traveling with a kid that was special needs and it showed. They were outstanding, really sensitive, caring, open, accepting, and engaging with her. She had a great time. I’ll write more [soon], as special needs parents would be interested. But it was outstanding and the way they interacted with her was skillful and loving.
The staff was particularly helpful and sensitive with our daughter. They willingly engaged with her and went the extra mile to make her feel happy. They openly took the lead from us in terms of what worked in interacting with her and were wonderful. This made the experience particularly positive for her. It was her first trip overseas and, obviously, first to the continent. It won't be her last.
Thank you for all you did to make that happen. I know I'll be asking again to do a trip with her. I loved it.
— Kahrl Family, Tanzania
We absolutely LOVED New Zealand and all of the adventures, hotels, food, culture, etc!! Really a BEAUTIFUL part of the world.
The itinerary was perfect!!!
— Melissa Allen, New Zealand
