Why Well‑Traveled Guests Choose Us
After Traveling the World
We are a 3 generational family, group of 10 and have been all over the world together. Fred and his team were by far the best travel experts we have used.
— Karen Mintzer and Family
We have traveled on all seven continents and Exploration Journeys provided the best service we have ever experienced.
— Barbara & Timothy Blair and Family
Having traveled to over 40 countries, I have had quite a few tour companies in the past. I have never encountered such professionalism, detail, genuine care, elegance, and speed!
— Monica Zayas, Eugenia Salinas & Family
We have been very fortunate to work with some of the well-known 'name' travel companies and their affiliates for trips to Africa, Australia, China and Italy. No company or individual has ever provided anything close to the perfection we received from Fred and his team.
— Arthur Muchin and Claire Levenberg
We both work for the United nations and have lived and worked in many different countries, but I don't think I have ever had the same sense of the personal touch as that which I experienced with your company. From beginning to end, exceptional.
— Duncan Barclay & Anne Gunning
My wife and I have traveled all over the world and have been on hundreds of private and group tours as well as over 20 cruises. We have never had as great of an experience as what we received from Fred and his staff.
— Roger & Leann Keyes
This was an unparalleled experience which we consider the best trip of our life, particularly for the superb selection of hotels, tour guides, activities and the extensive hand‑holding and support we had throughout our trip.
— Kundan Sen & Soma Das
Flawless Execution, Zero Stress
We were 22 people, ranging in ages from 8 to 80, traveling to 4 cities in twelve days. So seamless and easy, I wish I could have them with me for all my travels from now on!!!
— Susan & Ari Spar and Family
This was without question the most logistically complicated trip our family has ever taken, and Fred and John made it feel as simple as a weekend at home.
— Charles & Valerie Green and Family
Exploration Journeys provided a wonderful, stress free experience. Not one single hiccup during the 23-day journey. Fred crafted an itinerary that dovetailed beautifully with our needs.
— Barbara and John Arnold
Exploration Journeys gave me the gift of peace of mind, exactly what you need on vacation. We had a fantastic time without any stress.
— Bridget & Carl Long and Family
The attention to detail and prompt communications resulted in the smoothest, most stress-free trip we have ever taken. The whole experience was amazing.
— Lynn & Roger Iverson
The meticulous attention to detail and personal service was unsurpassed. Our trip was one of the best vacations we have taken, and absolutely stress-free thanks to Fred and Exploration Journeys!
— Stephen and Elizabeth Trehu
It seemed impossible. Three generations, seven people, 10 days, 4 locations, domestic travel, tours, transfers, and accommodations. All worry-free and tailor-made.
— Robert & Laura Shrewsbury and Family
The service EJ provided on this trip was unparalleled. Everything was first class: hotels, drivers, guides, meals, transfers, and more.
— Roger Athey and Susan Butler
More Than Tour Guides
The local guides were not typical at all; with each one it was like spending a day with a local friend.
— Gary & Nyasia Dewaal
Our guides were exceptional and, in fact, some of the best guides we have ever had in our international travels.
— Donald and Jill Miller
They work to have the best guides you will ever find! They were highly knowledgeable, personable, and attentive, beyond what we have experienced with all our other travels.
— Jean & Donald Erickson
Great guides. Some of whom are now our friends too.
— Edward & Michelle Geil
Each of the tour guides were not only exceptionally knowledgeable, they shared such insight about the culture and lifestyle.
— Kevin & Laura Meeks
After Traveling the World
We are a 3 generational family, group of 10 and have been all over the world together. Fred and his team were by far the best travel experts we have used.
— Karen Mintzer and Family
We were 22 people, ranging in ages from 8 to 80, traveling to 4 cities in twelve days. So seamless and easy, I wish I could have them with me for all my travels from now on!!!
— Susan & Ari Spar and Family
The local guides were not typical at all; with each one it was like spending a day with a local friend.
— Gary & Nyasia Dewaal
We have traveled on all seven continents and Exploration Journeys provided the best service we have ever experienced.
— Barbara & Timothy Blair and Family
This was without question the most logistically complicated trip our family has ever taken, and Fred and John made it feel as simple as a weekend at home.
— Charles & Valerie Green and Family
Our guides were exceptional and, in fact, some of the best guides we have ever had in our international travels.
— Donald and Jill Miller
Having traveled to over 40 countries, I have had quite a few tour companies in the past. I have never encountered such professionalism, detail, genuine care, elegance, and speed!
— Monica Zayas, Eugenia Salinas & Family
Exploration Journeys provided a wonderful, stress free experience. Not one single hiccup during the 23-day journey. Fred crafted an itinerary that dovetailed beautifully with our needs.
— Barbara and John Arnold
They work to have the best guides you will ever find! They were highly knowledgeable, personable, and attentive, beyond what we have experienced with all our other travels.
— Jean & Donald Erickson
We have been very fortunate to work with some of the well-known 'name' travel companies and their affiliates for trips to Africa, Australia, China and Italy. No company or individual has ever provided anything close to the perfection we received from Fred and his team.
— Arthur Muchin and Claire Levenberg
Exploration Journeys gave me the gift of peace of mind, exactly what you need on vacation. We had a fantastic time without any stress.
— Bridget & Carl Long and Family
Great guides. Some of whom are now our friends too.
— Edward & Michelle Geil
We both work for the United nations and have lived and worked in many different countries, but I don't think I have ever had the same sense of the personal touch as that which I experienced with your company. From beginning to end, exceptional.
— Duncan Barclay & Anne Gunning
The attention to detail and prompt communications resulted in the smoothest, most stress-free trip we have ever taken. The whole experience was amazing.
— Lynn & Roger Iverson
Each of the tour guides were not only exceptionally knowledgeable, they shared such insight about the culture and lifestyle.
— Kevin & Laura Meeks
My wife and I have traveled all over the world and have been on hundreds of private and group tours as well as over 20 cruises. We have never had as great of an experience as what we received from Fred and his staff.
— Roger & Leann Keyes
The meticulous attention to detail and personal service was unsurpassed. Our trip was one of the best vacations we have taken, and absolutely stress-free thanks to Fred and Exploration Journeys!
— Stephen and Elizabeth Trehu
This was an unparalleled experience which we consider the best trip of our life, particularly for the superb selection of hotels, tour guides, activities and the extensive hand‑holding and support we had throughout our trip.
— Kundan Sen & Soma Das
It seemed impossible. Three generations, seven people, 10 days, 4 locations, domestic travel, tours, transfers, and accommodations. All worry-free and tailor-made.
— Robert & Laura Shrewsbury and Family
The service EJ provided on this trip was unparalleled. Everything was first class: hotels, drivers, guides, meals, transfers, and more.
— Roger Athey and Susan Butler
Enjoy the peace of mind of a Worry‑Free trip
"Exploration Journeys gave me the gift of peace of mind, exactly what you need on vacation. I so appreciated the attention to detail, as that can make or break a trip (especially with kids)."
— Bridget & Carl Long
"We were 22 people, ranging in ages from 8 to 80, traveling to 4 cities in twelve days. So seamless and easy, I wish I could have them with me for all my travels from now on!!!"
— Susan & Ari Spar and family
"Every detail was taken care of so all we had to do was relax and enjoy ourselves."
— Donald and Jill Miller
"The meticulous attention to detail and personal service was unsurpassed.
Our trip was one of the best vacations we have taken, and absolutely stress-free!"
— Stephen and Elizabeth Trehu
Experience unparalleled personalized care 24/7
"When I was rushed to the hospital in Buenos Aires for appendicitis, Fred went above and beyond. He came to the hospital frequently during my stay, providing essential Spanish-English translation between the doctors, nurses, and us."
— Louise Laurence and Douglas Hamilton
"Fred of Exploration Journeys must have his phone superglued to his hand because whenever we had a request he almost immediately responded-regardless of the time and day."
— Edward & Abby Lasky
"Most impressive, however, was the reaction of Fred when we could have been stranded at one of our sites because of an airline strike. He immediately responded with effective action in finding flights for continuing our journey. It is not an overstatement that he saved the latter part of our vacation!"
— Don and Nancy Tortorice
"When one of our bags did not arrive in Iguazu, Fred was able to trace it immediately and arranged delivery to our hotel within a few hours."
— Maria Ester and Ponciano Bautista
"Thank you Fred for your outstanding service and personal approach especially arranging a wheelchair for my husband when he fell down in Iguassu. We did not miss a single spot in Iguassu to enjoy!"
— Sujata & Jyotirjiban Bhattacharya
"Fred, as our host for the trip, did more than I ever expected, especially with having to deal with multiple airline cancellations that required him to work alternative arrangements and reschedule hotels and tours. He was always available and working to get us back on track."
— Gene Peele and Joan Leibert
"This was an unparalleled experience which we consider the best trip of our life, particularly for the superb selection of hotels, tour guides, activities and the extensive hand-holding and support we had throughout our trip."
— Kundan Sen & Soma Das
Hand-picked tour guides to guarantee a First‑Class experience
"Martin & Fred lined us up with amazing English-speaking guides who all were professional, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. In each location we felt like we arrived as strangers and left as friends!"
— Jodi & Nathan Adolf
"The guides were experts and the personal service made this trip a dream. Everything went smoothly and our trip was worry-free."
— Nancy and David Zembko
"The local guides were not typical at all; with each one it was like spending a day with a local friend."
— Gary & Nyasia Dewaal
"Our guides were exceptional and, in fact, some of the best guides we have ever had in our international travels."
— Donald and Jill Miller
"Each of the tour guides were not only exceptionally knowledgeable, they shared such insight about the culture and lifestyle."
— Kevin & Laura Meeks
"Exploration Journeys made this a truly worry-free trip! They work to have the best guides you will ever find! They were highly knowledgeable, personable, and attentive, beyond what we have experienced with all our other travels."
— Jean & Donald Erickson
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"Fred and Martin are exceptional! The communications and information prior to the trips allowed us to be prepared so we could just enjoy the journey!"
— Jodi & Nathan Adolf
"We have traveled on all seven continents and Exploration Journeys provided the best service we have ever experienced."
— Barbara and Timothy Blair
"We were amazed at how detail oriented the company was. Fred provided an A+ vacation. The travel booklet he provides was amazing."
— Rebecca Cutler and Andrea Samansky
"The service EJ provided on this trip was unparalleled. Everything was first class: hotels, drivers, guides, meals, transfers, and more."
— Roger Athey and Susan Butler
"We could not have asked for more from a tour company, and we travel all over the world. Planning our vacation with Fred was a wonderful experience. He made excellent suggestions and made our vacation worry free."
— Ronald and Linda Martinez
"We have to give Fred and Exploration Journeys the very highest accolades for their incredible planning and attention to detail."
— John & Elizabeth Fawcett
5.0 Rating Across Major Review Platforms
Not a single negative review in 20 years
"I have been to over 40 countries and I have to say that this is the best private tour company I have ever used!"
— Monica Zayas
"Fred and his team were beyond amazing! They anticipated our every possible need and helped us plan the trip of a lifetime."
— Ilena Kasdan
"The single best vacation experience I have EVER had! It literally was worry free!! Fred answered all questions in the most timely manner!!"
— Heidi Woods
"This trip was by far the best trip we have ever taken. The itinerary was made perfectly for us and our tour guides were the cream of the crop."
— Lisa Pickerman
"Wow, just the best of the best. Incredible communications." ... "It was like having our personal travel folks in the room next to us."
— Ed Geil
"Extraordinary tour company. Exploration Journeys is entirely faultless. Fred is world-class in organising and customising itineraries to explore Argentina; no request is too small or big!"
— Sally Schmidt
"Over the years we have travelled to over 30 countries, and organization of this tour by EJ is certainly one of the best (if not the best) we have experienced."
— Inge Z.
"Exploration Journeys took the work and stress completely away from us pre-trip and during, enabling us to simply enjoy and share with our family and friends back home as we reflected each day."
— Della R.B.
"We had a terrific experience with Exploration Journeys. Their guides are the best, they booked great hotels for us, and everything worked perfectly."
— Ann G.
"Exploration Journeys planned our itinerary with so much care that we didn’t think about work or stress for a single moment. Everything was handled seamlessly."
— Anya T.
"A truly unique, first class and worry free experience! A friend who has traveled the world had told me that Argentina and her experience with Exploration Journeys had been her best travel experience ever, and she was absolutely right! "
— Michelle Bonnet
"Their attention to detail was phenomenal. Really great with communication and helping us to build a vacation that we will never forget!"
— Adam Van Tassell
"I recommend Exploration Journeys 200%. Extremely pleased with each and every service they provided."
— Nalini Ved
"Absolutely spectacular trip to Argentina meticulously planned and delivered by the Exploration Journeys team and partners."
— Jan Laevens
"I can't say enough great things about Fred and the team at Exploration Journeys! They created a fabulous itinerary for us and made our experience completely worry-free."
— Melissa Estrin
"Exploration Journeys (and Fred) is the best travel agent I've worked with! They were responsive during the planning stage, and remained so once we were on the trip."
— Tavia Rutledge
"Excellent!! Service, flexibility and response were great! Would work with them again when we return. Best trip ever!"
— Wendy Goldstein
"I have traveled a lot and have used the services of many different travel companies, but I have never received attention and care on this level. It truly was amazing."
— Karen Lee Zinner
"Everything was on time, efficient and seamless." ... "I have never been on a trip that was so well organized. This made it as stress free as possible and I was able to enjoy every minute. "
— Jackie H.
"I have to admit when I first read the reviews online I was skeptical...no one can be that good...but they really are! They exceeded our expectations..."
