Testimonials

All testimonials from June 2007 onwards will be posted on the Aracari Blog. We believe Aracari is pretty special, but don't take our word for it. Here is what our clients have to say:

"We have travelled around the world and used many different travel organisations but none of them can match what you delivered. Both the planning and the execution were very, very good." Peter Mikkelsen, Hanne and Flemming Tamstorf, May 2007 (corporate travel)

"Thank you for all your help during my recent (eventful!) visit to Peru… my trip wasn't exactly stress free starting with missing luggage for five days and an accident I was very lucky to survive. However, in spite of all this, I loved Peru and was very impressed with the services and professionalism of Aracari." Barbara Catchpole, Elegant Resorts, September 2006

"Thank you to all at Aracari who helped to make our holiday so special. We had such a wonderful time that it is difficult to single out any one high point." Rosemary Laycock, June 2006

"Our client could not stop talking about how wonderful his trip to Peru was. He said every single guide was outstanding and that everything flowed perfectly. Now he is   working on two more trips and I wouldn't have got this business if you hadn't done such a good job!" Julie Larson, Travel Consultant, Andrew Harper Travel, July 2006

"We had a wonderful time. The itinerary was perfect. The places we visited were spectacular. All our guides were outstanding." Marc and Jeannie Stirdivant, August 2006 (sample itineraries Bolivia)

"Our private journey to Peru was extremely well organised, with efficient and friendly service all the way. Preparing the itinerary and planning the trip was made a pleasant experience thanks to our regular e-mail exchanges with Cecile and then with Sandra. The Aracari team is doing a great job, and making this trip to a beautiful country a memorable experience. We can warmly recommend Aracari." Christianne Riffaud and Sylvie Crinquand, July 2006

"We completely enjoyed our trip to Peru. Aracari did a wonderful planning job, (with) someone to help us through the check in process met us at every airport and everyone was always on time for all our appointments. We did not speak any Spanish but the Aracari guides were always there to translate for us.   I have a food allergy, (but) everywhere we stopped to eat, they were briefed and prepared for our visit."Norman Goldberg, August 2006

"Aracari was outstanding.   Everything was meticulously organized without mishaps. Aracari's planners and guides made our trip one of the best vacations we have ever had." Michael Beiley, May 2006 (About Aracari)

"From the first minute on Peruvian soil to the last, our trip was perfectly organized and perfectly executed. We felt entirely pampered every minute we were in the care of Aracari." Daniela Rozgonova, July 2006 (Peru)

"I particularly wish to say that your arrangements were excellent, the hotels most agreeable, all the transport perfect--and every one of the guides knowledgeable, helpful, totally professional--and delightful company. In Peru you have a truly superb "product". I can only wish you every success in bringing it to more lucky travellers. " Marianne Caplon, January 2004 (private travel)

"Thanks for a first rate interesting and well planned trip. It was worth the wait. We both enjoyed it tremendously and would recommend your agency to anyone travelling to Peru. " Oren K. Boynton, October 2003 (Sample itineraries Peru)

"Aracari in Lima and Cusco are just outstanding. They could not have been anymore accommodating or professional. It was such pleasure to have had them as guides and planners that we hope to go back in the future and take our children and grandchildren. " Tad Crug, October 2004

"Thanks for an wonderful vacation in P eru , your co ordination and your services were simply outstanding. Every location I visit ed was enjoyable and the guides went beyond expectations to explain and educate me on the history and environment. " Joe S., September 2004

"We would like to express our thanks for an amazing holiday. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and gave us valuable insight into the culture and history of Peru, which we would not have had from a "package" style holiday. " Julie Dent, August 2004

"I am a really impressed with the country of Peru, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to travel with Aracari. "Mary Bielenstein, June 2004

"Every detail was so well attended to, and we appreciated the way that the sites and experiences kept escalating. "Molly Gilbert, May 2004

" This is the first professionally organized trip we have ever taken and our first venture into Internet Travel.   It has turned out to be a memorable and wonderful experience.   From start to finish Aracari, with its high professional standards of care, took away all the stress and uncertainty of travel in a foreign land.   The personal attention we received throughout was outstanding.   It is hard now to think of traveling any other way." Rosemary and Maurice Laylock, May 2006 (other Latin America)

"You listened to us and our interests, adjusted well to our speed and conditions and gave us many memories of a country with a wonderful heritage and people. We hope to return… and hope that you are available to make our next visit as great as this one." Tom and Karen Phillips, December 2006

"Your inspirational knowledge of the historic sites has proved a revelation and inspiration to us both." Trevor and Bar''' Osborne, December 2006 (Our guide Mario)

"You did an incredible job of helping us experience Peru's beauty and culture." Chris and Tom Clough, December 2006 (weekend breaks)

"Many, many thanks to both of your for all your help, attention to detail and advice. We loved your country and all associates." Anne Altcheck

"I am so pleased to have discovered your wonderful travel agency."Judith Bergert, August 2006

"We are having a perfectly wonderful time and are very grateful to Aracari for the thoughtfulness of their arrangements and the excellence of their guides." Tina Tomiyama

"Aracari is a brilliantly efficient operation, and we shall be hoping to persuade other friends to enjoy the delights of Peru in your care."Bamber and Christine Gascoigne, February 2007 (why aracari)

"Highly impressed with Aracari's organization and excellent employees, and would like to persuade others in England to enjoy the Aracari experience." Bamber Gasgoigne, February 2007

"I had a fantastic time in Cuzco and I couldn't have asked for more. I can't thank you enough."Patricia Marroquin, February 2007

"I want to thank you so much for everything you did for me. You were such a shining light and you made choices for kindness and caring…"Lora McHenry, April 2007

"Sofia was everything we could hope for and more. She was pleasant, informative, respectful of our time. We loved that she could hike with us. She had a great sense of humour. We could not have asked for a better experience with her. Henry the driver was excellent as well." Jodie and Steven Fishman, May 2007

"The Company you use in Peru is amazing. We loved our guides and we even changed a day around with no problems. We loved everyone we came in contact with; there was never a moment when everything didn't work perfectly." Lindy Reilly, April 2007

"Fidel adjusted the schedule for us in a perfect way. We've felt really comfortable having him as our guide." Juan Llanos Zuñiga, April 2007

"Thank you so much for making our trip to Peru so unforgetable. It was   such an amazing trip, we really had the best time! Our guide Ruben was amazing, we are big fans of him! It's so important to have a great guide on trips like these, and he is such a   great guy." Chantal Kerzner, March 2007

"If every country had a Marisol Mosquera." John Julius Norwich, Harpers & Queen, Jan 2003

"Her originality and peerless knowledge of every aspect of the region make her trips very special, as do her contacts. She can open doors to private collections, find the head of a dig to guide clients through an archaeological site or arrange encounters with anyone from missionaries to chefs." John Julius Norwich, Harpers & Queen, Jan 2003 (Exclusive access)

"If you don't speak Spanish, or in Brazil, Portuguese, you'll need a guide. Logistically South America requires as much unraveling as China…"

"You'll also want specialist help, since the global travel firms tend to keep travelers confined to the gringo trails long worn by backpackers. Latin America is more interesting than this so whenever possible, hire an outfitter based locally. There's Marisol Mosquera in Peru who also covers Bolivia and Ecuador." Sophy Roberts, Departures October 2006 (custom-made travel)

"There are many who regard (Peruvian cuisine) as the most underrated in the world. The great Auguste Escoffier, for example, ranked it third behind French and Chinese food." Jesus Adorno, Director of Le Caprice and Daphne's in London, July 2003

"The Andean region's most intelligent tour operator." Conde Nast Traveller, March 2002 (why aracari)

"Marisol Mosquera has already almost single-handedly raised the country's profile among discerning travelers." Conde Nast Traveller, March 2002

"A reliable ground operator is indispensable to those without fluent Spanish or the patience and leisure of a backpacker. Yet Peru is the queen of South America. No serious traveller can pass it by." Simon Jenkins, Conde Nast Traveller

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