We just returned from our second trip, planned by the team at Jacada Travel. Once again, the overall experience was exceptional. No detail is lost by their team. We felt we were in very good hands, during our entire trip. We spent 20 days in Peru, including the physical challenge of hiking the Inca Trail. Our guide made changes on the fly, to accomodate my difficulty with the altitude, without which I probably would have been forced to turn back. With his experience and knowledge, I was able to successfully complete the hike. There is so much work that happens before departure, seriously, they think of everything. Thanks once again. I have and will continue to highly recommend Jacada Travel.
I have been dreaming about going on safari in Africa my entire life. Johnny, &Beyond, and Jacada did an outstanding job! I will always hold this trip close to my heart and remember it forever. I am already planning to go back to Africa in the future and I will use the same company! The customer service, the organization, and the experience was perfection! Truly! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! -Jayson
Jacada Travel curated a flawless travel experience for our family to Ecuador and Peru. Our trip was packed with activities ranging from mountain biking, hiking, snorkeling, cooking classes and cultural and architectural tours. All of the guides provided by Jacada were super friendly and knowledgeable. The hotels and restaurants recommended by Jacada were fantastic as well. This was a trip with a lot of moving parts – travel by planes, train, car and boat – all without a hitch! I highly recommend Jacada Travel, and will use them again in the future.
Great pre-trip planning, excellent accommodation choices and private driver/guides. Quick to respond to unexpected events and make up for any mistakes.
Byron from Jacada handled our honeymoon to Tanzania & Zanzibar. It was a trip of a lifetime. Every bit of the trip was perfectly planned out and we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Seamless transfers and pick-ups from place to place. The accommodations were perfect and we’re so happy we listened to Byron’s expertise and advice. Thank you so much again for an unforgettable trip. Hope to book with you again soon!
Colleen & Julio
Jacada Travel did a phenomenal job for my family and me in planning our time in Argentina. Our early June trip included several days in Buenos Aires, the Patagonian Lake District, Southern Patagonia Glacier, and some time at the beautiful La Bamba ranch north of B.A. Just a perfect trip. Time in each location was just right. The weather was perfect for hiking the Patagonian Lake District, exploring The Glacier National Park, touring Bueonos Aires and riding with the Gaucho’s in La Pampa. The local guides who looked after us in each of the areas we visited in Argentina were top notch. I can’t imagine how our trip could have been any better!
This review is for our latest trip booked through Joyce@Jacada to Namibia.
Jacada Travel has been there behind us from the start of our very first honeymoon/safari in Tanzania, and has grown along the way as we developed an interest in wildlife photography. They have learnt our new preferences along the way, and has planned and delivered a travel experience that STILL manages to impress and amaze us. We have tried another safari company in between, but in our experience it has only made too clear the competency and thoughtfulness of Jacada Travel is far above the rest. For example, on long car transfers, they always make sure they have little snacks and drinks in the vehicle prepared for us – it’s a very minor detail that we took for granted. They also book us the best rooms/tents possible – we were so grateful for the awesome waterhole view at one of the camps we stayed at that wasn’t visible from all the tents – Jacada really took the time and effort to look into the details (including campsite layouts) to get us the best. Their planning is meticulous and full of little personalized surprises that really make you smile – thank you Joyce for the surprise baked cookie + ice cream!!!
Above all, we feel SAFE planning with Jacada – safe that our experience will be smooth from beginning to end, safe that any problems will be looked into promptly, safe that we’re getting the best rooms and service from the lodges, safe that we’re getting the most compatible guides for our interests… it’s why we come back again and again to Jacada Travel.
Joyce at Jacada travel was exceptional. She was professional, organised, paid great attention to detail, and gave everything a personal touch. We really felt looked after on our trip and were able to completely relax because everything was taken care of. I highly highly recommend this company, and we will certainly travel with them again.
The team at jacada left no stone unturned when it came to our South African luxury vacation. From the private guides to the wonderful restaurants and their knowledge of the best accommodations, my wife and I had the experience of our lives. It was life changing. We had absolutely no problems the time we were there. It was perfect!!!! Jacada is not only a travel agency, they create memories and change your life with the beautiful vacations they create!!! Thank you all at jacada travel!!!!
Eduardo Canales
Byron from Jacada Travel planned the perfect Iceland vacation for us. Not only did he listen to my requests and implement my ideas, he organized the trip in such a way so that each experience built on the previous one. The other staff at the agency was in continuous contact to make sure that our packing list was complete and that we understood our itinerary. Our trip was filled with excitement, and our guides were specifically selected by Byron to match our family’s needs. We could not have asked for better guides – they did everything they could to ensure our experience was the best it could be. Iceland is not an inexpensive place to travel to. We may have spent a bit more using the finest travel agency, but it was a worthwhile investment in ensuring that our trip was phenomenal.
Best travel company out there!
Wonderful hotels, guides and drivers. A great way to experience a portion of a beautiful country.
From the day I contacted them, from New York, and told them that I wanted to go back to Japan on a trip centered around Naoshima the art island, they listened to me, ask for my preferences for food, hotel etc….
I knew it would be expensive, because I chose only 5 stars hotels and the best around, but it was worth it, worth every penny. I travel alone, so I enjoy spoiling me. Their local correspondant was very efficient in changing a plan when i wanted, and i had first class guides (english speaking) and drivers. I felt like a princess. In every hotel i had a little note from Jacada, and at Benesse house (Naoshima island), they knew that i wouldn’t be able to have room service, so they gifted me with wine and nibbles. I thought it was a sweet gesture.
I would definitely recommend them. I lived in UK for 5 years, and I always though that the brits were the best for travel, very precise, very stylish.
Thank you again Jacada team. I will see you again!
It took us a while to write this review, as we were trying to find the right words, but honestly Jacada left us speechless!
Katie Holmes -The Australasia Travel Designer – was brilliant! She knew exactly what she was doing, everything she recommended exceeded our expectations!
We do consider our selves lucky to have chosen Jacada to handle this “once in a lifetime” trip..
Thank you Katie & Jacada, for an unforgettable honeymoon.
Professional, detailed, thoughtful, worth the price.
JACADA Travel was amazing to work with. Katie was able to put together an absolutely amazing trip for us. We only wish we had more time! From Sydney to Ularu to Lizard Island the entire trip was spectacular. First class
adventure the entire way! No regrets!
Thank you for the well organized trip. Amazing guides and drivers.
Honestly, the most incredible experience of our lives. Everyone on the Jacada Travel team was kind, responsive and made everything so easy. We love Jacada Travel and look forward to many more trips to come!
I have already recommended Jacada to a friend. A marvelous experience and your staff could not have been more helpful and knowledgeable.
Fantastic service, great employees and top-class arrangements
Our trip to South Africa and Zambia couldn’t have gone better . We left the planning to Jacada and the entire trip was scripted in a professional and first class manner . Every detail was considered and covered . We visited capetown, the South African wine lands , went on a safari and visited Victoria falls and each and everyone of these visits created special memories thanks to the great trip plan that Jacada put together .
Jacada Travel arranged our family holiday in South America , including the Inca Trail and
Galápagos Islands. The arrangements were faultless and much exceeded our expectations
Jacada thought of everything! Their expertise and foresight made our trip to Peru an incredibly memorable experience. I don’t know where my next trip will be taking me… but I know that Jadaca will be behind it.
From the initial phone call to the welcoming home call our holiday could not be faulted.
Our first stop was Rio, our guide Marcelo was first class, he moved our itinerary around when it rained so we always had something interesting to see. Our driver Alex made us feel very safe, a very careful driver who was there by magic to pick us up after visiting sights.
Rio exceeded our expectations, thank you George for understanding my needs and getting the itinerary just right.
On arrival at Picinguaba after a four hour drive from Rio I was faced with a rather steep climb up to Pousada Picinguaba and I did mumble “you are dead Georg”!, however the climb did not prove a problem and the Pousada was excellent.
Our guide at the Iguassu Falls could not be faulted. The falls were magnificent, they were the reason for this trip.
The last five days of our trip were spent on the Aria Amazon cruise boat, what a splendid way to explore the Amazon.
Thank you George and Suzanne for the welcome notes in all of our hotels, it was a very nice personal and appreciated touch.
This was the first time we have used Jacada and would highly recommend and use them in the future.
Once again thank you for a trouble free holiday.
Susan and Jonathan
Holiday date.
21st April -6th May 2017
My husband and I recently experienced our third adventure with Jacada Travel in Chile for my 30th birthday. As with our previous trips, each step of the process was exceptionally thorough and personally tailored to our individual style of travel. I am a planner by nature, and tend to invest significant time in researching/planning my trip. Despite this, I rely on Jacada Travel for their expert first-hand advice and for their unique exploration opportunities. We also love that each accommodation is excellent, and every tour/exploration is at the highest level with the most knowledgable guides.
Jacada handled our trip flawlessly! All of the guides were very personable and each lodge was exceptionally well equipped and comfortable for our stay. Even better, Jacada arranged wonderful little touches and extras all along the way that really made our honeymoon feel so special!!!! Thank you Jacada!!
always the best
they are at the top. the all trip was very well organize.
Our travel consultant out together the perfect trip for my son and I. There was a great balance of sightseeing, physical activity, and museums. Our tour guides spoke perfect English, accurately gauged how much information we could absorb, were highly informative and just plain nice. The hotel accommodations were spot on perfect choices and the exact level of comfort needed. I will 100% use Jacada again for my next travel adventure.
George organized a tour for us which was absolutely suited to our needs. Not only did he put this together, but he did so on very short notice after another tour company cancelled our tour on quite short notice. From the time we arrived at our home airport in Toronto at the start of our vacation, until the date that we arrived at our leaving airport in Quito, Ecuador, at the end of our vacation, George organized this tour every step of the way. Not only were the drivers and tour guides on time and extremely helpful, but George himself arranged to leave notes and treats for us along the way to greet us as we arrived at each of our destinations. These extra “goodies” were unexpected but surely provided my wife and I with much pleasure and delight. I would not hesitate to recommend Jacada to others and, in fact, I have already done so in the first week following my return from vacation. Thank you so much for an amazing experience!
We just returned from a three-week trip to Peru and Ecuador arranged by Jacada. While we normally schedule our own travels, we wanted to see Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest, and the Galapagos and knew we needed help. After reviewing several companies, we decided on Jacada because of its experience, positive reviews, and responsiveness. We found Jacada to be outstanding in all regards, from planning to execution. Our representatives were Emily and Suzann who were very knowledgeable about South America and who provided detailed information on transportation, guides, hotels, restaurants, and excursions. They also were exceptional in helping us determine a budget and offering options that would meet it. For example, we really wanted to stay at the Sanctuary Lodge at Machu Picchu and have a suite for our Galapagos cruise (both pricey) and were perfectly happy to stay at a Marriott or Hilton in other cities at a lower cost. Both Emily and Suzann kept in constant touch during the planning process, responding immediately with emails or phone calls. They even got us restaurant reservations in Lima at Central and Maido (5th and 8th in the world, respectively). The trip turned out to be perfect in every way. Our tours were fantastic, and our drivers and guides were outstanding, always prompt, very friendly, and helpful. This was particularly important during challenging times, such as the 6-hour delay from Machu Picchu due to a landslide on the train tracks; Adrianna and Antonio were there waiting for us and smiling and got us to Cusco at 2am! Emily and Suzann also kept up with us during the trip with small notes at the hotels and a lovely gift of alpaca scarves. Because of the attention to details and overall quality of the trip, we would not hesitate to book with Jacada again and highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed working with Jacada Travel for my family trip to Iceland. Melania’s enthusiasm for the location was contagious, and she put together an incredible package for us that included hotels, tours, and restaurant reservations. The folks on the ground in Iceland were also incredible. I would book with Jacada in the future for sure.
Jacada did a marvelous job setting up an interesting itinerary for our 25th Anniversary trip. I can’t recommend them enough. I am looking forward to planning my next journey with them
Every detail was taken care of with amazing insight! Our trip was a once in a lifetime experience thanks to George and Jacada! We boarded our flight and let Jacada’s expertise take over. Everything was perfect!
I needed some late season planning for a Galapagos trip – a destination I was at a loss to know where to begin. George quickly brought me up to speed, educating me as to my options, and then just as quickly put together a wonderful trip. He and his team held our hands throughout, making sure all went as smoothly as possible. Would recommend Jacada for anyone looking for assistance with their vacation travel plans.
I would absolutely recommend this company and do all the time. I have had two trips with Jacada and both were the best my wife and I have ever taken. There is no doubt I continue to use Jacada for future traveling.
George and Susann created an incredible experience for us. It was tailored exactly to our wants and needs and their recommendations were spot on.
In particular, their handling of the logistics on a multi-leg, two week trip was excellent – all we had to do was show up and everything was already taken care of. They also provided us with a native Jacada representative for part of our trip to help us get about. In one example of the value he added, we would have certainly missed our flight home had we not been with him. He was also funny and knowledgable and just a pleasure to travel with.
Their communication skills are also excellent, both while we planned the trip and while we were traveling.
In conclusion, now that I know the value that Jacada adds, I’m not sure I would plan a logistics heavy international trip without them.
Kate E from Jacada Tavel planned our trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. She did an amazing job, we loved the entire trip. The trip was filled with many delightful surprises and special details. I will refer all my friends and family to her. I hope to have her plan many more trips for us.
All the Jacada people were great to be with. They assisted us from the planning through to the execution of our journey. The home office people were very knowledgeable in setting up our travel plan and the guides and drivers got us to all the places and informed us well regarding the sights.
Machu Picchu was the center point of our adventure and the assistance of our guide Nilo made it every bit of our expectations and then some.
Visiting the Sacred Valley in advance of M P gave reference to the role and life of the Inca nation and made the visit to MP much more worthwhile.
Also, feeding the baby Alpacas that morning was great fun……..
As an added bonus to our trip, we were set up with a cooking class in Cusco that was fantastic for us. Peruvian cuisine organized by a master chef and then able to enjoy it all was our best meal of the trip.
Top notch! I brought my daughter down to Patagonia and I didn’t have to worry about a thing and we felt so safe and taken care of every step of the way.
Love love love
Jacada Travel is a superb travel agency. From the time you book your tour until the time you return, Jacada is always there looking after you. Their connections are extensive and every individual hired (whether a guide or hotel staff member, etc) is incredibly solicitous, reliable and knowledgable of the country/place being visited. They are also personable and fun to be with and never dull or pedantic
I can’t think of another travel agency I would rather have booking my next vacation than Jacada. They’ve provided us with a fantastic trip, great experiences from beginning to end and all stress free — that’s priceless.
Friendly service, high end, professional and well informed .
We’ve taken 2 adventures with Jacada – South America (Galapagos, Machu Picchu, & Easter Island) and the Arctic.
Jacada staff provided excellent planning and follow-up that led to seamless and worry-free travel. Although costly, it’s well worth it – especially since we were able to pay off our trips in monthly installments.
Bo & Sandy
Excellent planning, service and follow-through. Very friendly staff as well. I will definitely recommend Jacada Travel to friends and family and use them again.
Beyond expectations! Work with George and Susann and you will have no worries! My wife and I live in the USA and needed someone to coordinate our trip to The Galapagos Islands, Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu, and an Amazon River Cruise. Our trip was flawless and a guide was holding our hands at every juncture. Go with Jacada for an incredible journey!
Thanks for the opportunity to applaud these good folks.
James
Jacada Travel planned a spectacular trip for our family to Patagonia. Emily knew the area very well so her expertise helped put together a trip that met the entire family’s expectations. Emily and the entire team was there for us when something unfortunate occurred at one of the properties where we stayed. I can’t thank Emily and the entire Jacada team enough.
We greatly enjoyed planning our trip with George and Susann of Jacada, and sharing with them our excitement about the places and people we were going to see. Once we got underway, they made it clear that they remained willing to help, and that assurance was tested during a small medical emergency near the beginning of our trip. George stayed in touch, and coordinated assistance via Jacada’s local partner. We were gratified to find that he energetically stood by his earlier commitment to offer such help in the (we thought) unlikely event it would be needed. We were also pleased by the friendly professionalism of the guides arranged by Jacada and its local partners.
Thank you so much to Melania and Michele for making our experience in Iceland so wonderful. Every day was thought out, down to the smallest detail, which made our trip as easy and enjoyable as possible. You guys at Jacada Travel are AMAZING!!!!! Can’t wait to plan the next one.
Marc and I had an absolutely fabulous trip to Myanmar. We were there for almost a month. Jacana Travel had every detail worked out perfectly. We enjoyed every minute. A big thank you to Kate Edwards at Jacada for planning such a perfect trip and creating such amazing memories!
Had a great time and everything went smoothly. Ocean Spray was a great boat for the tour. There were 15 guests, 1 guide and 11 crew on board. There was great attention to detail and the needs of passengers.
Jacada helped us plan a two week trip to Malaysia and Singapore. We were extremely fortunate to have Rachel Beck as our travel planner. Rachel/Jacada excelled in every way. Rachel did a great job from start to finish. From our very first phone conversation she listened and quickly developed a solid understanding of what we wanted and then designed a perfect itinerary. Rachel was always available via email or phone, always responded very promptly, and was always a pleasure to work with. All Jacada documentation was received promptly, was always correct, and contained the appropriate level of detail.
I highly recommend Jacada, based upon my experience with Rachel