Heart of Travel

I would highly recommend Heart of Travel to anyone! Not only are their trips, well planned and exceptionally executed, but you can really feel how important sharing the culture and supporting the local community is to their vision. I have been on several trips with Heart of Travel, and everyone has been first rate! Starting with Chelsea and the support staff, to the wonderful Heart of Travel guides, all the way to the expert local guides, everyone has been professional, knowledgeable, and amazing! Looking forward to our next trip!

My wife and I spent 9 days with Heart of Travel in Ecuador. Due to the fact that I have mobility issues, I had to be absolutely sure we booked with a tour operator that fully understood my concerns and limitations, yet would still warmly welcome me to come along. That meant several video chat meetings in advance of even booking the tour.

Despite my physical limitations, I wanted to have adventures, see as much wildlife as possible, have meaningful interactions with locals, and experience as much Ecuadorian culture a visitor can. Chelsea and her team went above and beyond to make sure that I was able to participate in as much as I possibly could in a safe manner.

Their local guide, Gustavo, was extremely knowledgeable, kind, patient, and a warm and genuine person who really wanted everyone to know the real Ecuador and fully enjoy their time. I was able to do things I hadn’t even dreamt possible.

Thinking about booking with Heart of Travel? Do it! You won’t regret it.

I just completed the Oaxaca 2022 Did de Muertos Trip with Heart of Travel and it was amazing. Such a surreal and gratifying experience. Learned so much in regards to the culture and celebrations and customs of the local people and enjoyed learning about their traditions. Heart of Travel made this entire experience so enjoyable and well rounded with cultural immersion experiences. Great accommodation choices and knowledgeable local guides. Their use of local guides to share their knowledge and love for their traditions and home is a great learning experience. I have partake in several of their trips and would highly recommend not only this trip but any they have to offer. They defintiley take care of you. Would travel with them again!!