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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you're looking for a two-week adventure in Costa Rica - give Johnny at South America Odyssey a call

Our two week trip to Costa Rica was a family adventure to a wonderful and diverse country, with plenty to see and do. I'd recommend it without a doubt. From rain-forests and astonishing wildlife on the Caribbean coast, to surfing on the Pacific coast to zip lining and white water rafting in the mountainous, volcanic region between the two.
Costa Rica is large enough to see a great deal of diversity, but small enough to see a vast chunk of the country in two weeks.
Johnny at South America Odyssey designed the perfect trip; incorporating adventure, sight seeing and R&R. We'll be going back to Central America for sure.

May 30, 2019
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Reply from South America Odyssey

Hi Tash & Family,

Super review- thanks so much! I am pleased that you loved Costa Rica and that your holiday lived up to expectations. Costa Rica is such a fun country with something for everyone.

It was a pleasure designing the trip for you. Enjoy the summer and keep in touch.

Best wishes to you all,

Johnny & The South America Odyssey Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trip of a lifetime to celebrate…

Trip of a lifetime to celebrate Retirement and our 60th Birthday! Johnny's planning and attention to detail were exceptional, enabling us simply to relax and enjoy Argentina in complete confidence. Locations, transfers, guides, hotels, transport, food and wine were all excellent. From Buenos Aires with the amazing tango show to the beautiful glaciers in Patagonia via the incomparable waterfalls at Iguazu, and the wineries of Cafayate, everyone was welcoming and we had so many unforgettable experiences.

May 24, 2019
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Reply from South America Odyssey

Hello Angela-Marie and James,

Thank you very much for the fantastic review. I am super pleased that you loved Argentina as I know that it was a very special trip that you had been dreaming of for a long time. I am glad that you enjoyed yourselves as you ventured to some of the well known highlights, as well as some quieter "off the beaten path" locations.

Have a lovely summer.

Johnny & The South America Odyssey Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A bespoke tour

A bespoke tour. We visited so many of the major attractions in a sensible order. Time to acclimatise to the altitude, great hotels, seem less transfers and knowledgeable guides. When we had to change our itinerary at short notice the assistance from the local team was marvellous. Lima, Arequipa, Lake Titicaca, Colca Canyon, Machu Pichu (and the Trail), the Amazon and Cuzco (twice). A fabulous holiday.

May 22, 2019
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Hi Gerry & Kathleen,

Muchas gracias for the review! Peru is a spectacular country and you got to see many of the main highlights on your three week trip. I am pleased that you both enjoyed your first experience of South America.

I hope the Spanish classes are going well. Enjoy Canada.

Best wishes,

Johnny & The South America Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

South America Odyssey was exceptional…

South America Odyssey was exceptional in so many ways...
First of all, Johnny made the planning so easy & flexible.
All the guides and drivers were very informative, timely and genuinely considerate of my concerns. (fear of heights & breathlessness) The accommodations were exactly what I asked for (B&B's in the community).
I would most sincerely recommend South America Odyssey!
(I used China Odyssey, too, & very pleased with them!)

May 18, 2019
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Reply from South America Odyssey

Hello Judy & Mark,

Thanks so much for the great review.

I am pleased that you had a fantastic experience and that you managed to trek to the sun gate at Machu Picchu. I told you it would be "easy peasy"! Thanks for sending me a couple of photos- I look forward to seeing more in due course!

Best wishes,

Johnny & The Team at Odyssey Travels

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mexico

South American Odyssey has an impressive knowledge of all aspects of Mexico. The itinerary they organised for our group was perfectly suited to all the age groups be it Mayan ruins or lovely meals.

May 17, 2019
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Reply from South America Odyssey

Hello Patricia,

Thanks for the review of your special birthday celebratory holiday.

It was a delight dealing with you and your lovely family when putting the Christmas in Mexico trip together for you all. Thanks so much for sharing your video with us as it made us all smile.

Please say hello to everyone when you see them all next.

Best wishes,

Johnny & The South America Odyssey Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service & Invaluable advice

Highly recommend, fantastic service with lots of invaluable advice. Had previously been to Tanzania with Tanzania Odyssey so when I saw they'd set up a South America division I was thrilled to have them organise our trip to Peru & the Galapagos Islands. Johnny was very easy to get hold of and came up with the perfect trip. When our luggage was left behind in Peru Johnny was very helpful in trying to resolve the issue.

May 15, 2019
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Reply from South America Odyssey

Hi Sharon,

It was our pleasure putting your Ecuador, Peru & Galapagos trip together for your husbands special birthday. We are really pleased that you enjoyed the countries and places that you visited.

Thanks for taking the time to review us with such kind words.

Have a great summer and please send our best wishes to your family.

Kind regards,

Johnny & The Odyssey Travel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding helpfulness

Outstanding helpfulness, efficiency and support both before and during our holiday . Big thank you to Johnny Ogilvie.

May 15, 2019
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Reply from South America Odyssey

Dear David,

Time has flown by since your Chile, Argentina and Uruguay trip. It was great to get to know all three of you. The trip sounded wonderful. Next time I am in Buenos Aires I will be sure to head to Roux Restaurant after your raved about the place.

Thanks for the review and recommending us to your friends. We really appreciate it.

Kind regards,

Johnny & The South America Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fantastic company that designed a…

A fantastic company that designed a truly amazing holiday to Chile for us. Johnny was recommended to us by a close friend, and we will never look elsewhere. He was very thorough, made lots of suggestions and was always available if we needed anything. Thanks for everything. Next stop Antarctica!

May 14, 2019
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Reply from South America Odyssey

Hello Kathyrn,

Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to review South America Odyssey. We really enjoyed designing your family adventure and I am pleased that the trip went so well. Enjoy the Chilean wine you brought back to the UK!

Kind regards,

Johnny & The South America Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ecuador and Galapagos

South America Odyssey planned our trip to Ecuador in February. We don’t really go for organised tours, preferring to plan our own holidays, but this was fantastic. Galapagos were unbelievable, boat and guides superb. Every hotel excellent. Johnny was very helpful and knowledgeable.

May 14, 2019
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Reply from South America Odyssey

Hello Helen,

Thank you very much for taking the time to review South America Odyssey. I am so pleased that you enjoyed Galapagos & Ecuador! It was a pleasure putting the trip together for you both. I hope that you have a lovely Summer.

Kind regards,

Johnny & The South America Team

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