Testimonials
We were absolutely thrilled with our vacation to Iceland that was planned by Jacada Travel. From the moment I contacted Jacada by email, the communication from Hanna, our Travel Designer, and later Michele, our Travel Concierge, was outstanding. Between numerous phone calls and emails, we were able to communicate our desires for this vacation and they were met perfectly.
We were looking for a private 7 day tour of Iceland for our family of 7. Having limited time, we concentrated on southern Iceland, the Golden Circle, and Thorsmork. Once we landed, we were immediately picked up by Ragnar (Eskimos Travel, Jacada’s partner in Iceland), our guide for the next 4 days. In short, Ragnar was absolutely amazing. He quickly learned our desire to see and do as much as possible in the time we had and he did not disappoint. In Reykjavik, we were treated to a walking tour through the city with a lot of explanations, stories, etc., from Ragnar. He was obviously very knowledgeable and had many stories to share. We had also opted for a “foodie tour” and Ragnar took us to several restaurants for a taste of traditional Icelandic dishes. All were excellent (although some of us may disagree as far as the fermented shark and dried fish jerky are concerned!).
After two days in Reykjavik, we departed for the countryside in southern Iceland. Again, Ragnar was an amazing guide, showing us so many beautiful sites (glaciers, glacier lagoons, waterfalls, volcanos, etc.), and spending much more time with us than he was obligated to do. Two of our days wound up being 12 hour days and we were thankful for Ragnar’s desire to spend so much time with us.
Besides the visits to so many beautiful sites, one of the highlights for us was definitely the glacier hike. This was quite strenuous but we all enjoyed it thoroughly and standing on top of the glacier, absorbing the beautiful views, was unbelievable. We also visited glacier lagoons that were some of Ragnar’s favorites, not supposed to be on the tour but he wanted to show them to us. Stunning!
After Ragnar’s time with us, Omar spent two days with us, touring in a heavily modified and luxurious 4x4. This enabled us to visit many sites that would be impossible with a typical vehicle. Omar was also a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable in Icelandic history and culture. In addition to visiting Geysir and the many sites of the Golden Circle, Omar took us to our glacier snowmobiling exhibition. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The experience of being on top of a mountain on top of a glacier, with the panoramic 360 degree views, was amazing. We all said we would like to do this again someday.
Thorsmork was a rugged mountain ridge and valley that is best explored by 4x4. Omar was a great guide here, showing us many sites and leading us on hikes through the remnants of glacier lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, and the like.
It’s hard to imagine we could have enjoyed our time in Iceland more. The hotels that Jacada picked for us were all exceptional 4-5 star hotels and since we ate most of our dinners at the two hotels once we left Reykjavik, it was great that the food was so good. Breakfasts were also always included in the hotel stays and were very good at all three of the hotels we stayed.
When the time came for us to leave for the airport for our trip home, Ragnar picked us up and made sure we were delivered to KEF on time.
We wouldn’t hesitate to have Jacada plan another vacation for us and look forward to it in the future.
We are experienced travelers and found Jacada to be among the best agencies we have used to plan a customized trip. Alex and Jacada’s other contacts were proactive and helpful in the planning process and the guide, itinerary and accommodations met or exceeded our expectations.
Our family trip to Japan was absolutely perfect. The planning process was super easy and very well tailored. During the trip, the Jacada team was super responsive to changes and made great last minute recommendations when we wanted to change. The guides were fabulous in terms of knowledgeable and helpful but also gave us the space we wanted. It proved to be our most enjoyable family trip of many that we've done!
I consider myself fairly well traveled but did not have the first idea of how to plan a trip to South Africa. From the first conversation Tessa van der Walt made all of my concerns disappear! The trip was easily planned and I did not have to worry about anything upon arrival. Everything was top notch, seamless and luxurious. I could not have asked for a better trip! I traveled with my 15 year old nephew and every detail was taken care of. I would highly recommend Jacada, Tessa and everyone in the South African office. Thank you all for a truly memorable trip of a lifetime!!
Perfection. They took care of every detail and booked us on an amazing trip to the Galapagos.
We could not be any happier with our travel agent. He tailor-made our vacation to fit our specific needs. We had a wonderful adventure that had personal touches, such as handwritten letters from our travel agent, Jacob, all along the way. It is our first time trying Jacada Travel, and we were thrilled with the outcome. We have booked luxury travel vacations for years with other agencies. We will be using Jacada Travel from now on!
Every detail was beautifully planned and executed. We had an amazing adventure.
Every single detail was taken care of for us, and it was so pleasurable to not have to worry about a thing while in a different country. We were able to enjoy every moment of our very-private and personalized trip. It could not have been any better.
I contacted Jacada about planning a trip for our wedding anniversary. My wife and I travel somewhere every year for this occasion. Kate planned us a wonderful itinerary to Bali and Gilda provided a wonderful concierge service as our trip approached. The time they devote to creating a wonderful experience for you is extraordinary.
Through airline challenges and upon arrival the contacts they provided were so helpful to get us to the Chedhi club in Bali. In Ubud we biked, toured, enjoyed time at the Chedhi club and ate like kings. We then moved to Seminyak where the wonderful experience continued at the Samaya and boating over to the Nusa islands as well.
Thanks to Jacada for everything in the planning, last minutes preps, execution and even for checking in after we returned. They are truly first class and we will travel as a couple and as a family as well with them again in the future. So many great adventures await.
Byron and Angela did a phenomenal job with all aspects our trip. Everything was outstanding and I would highly recommend them and Jacada!
Thanks to Jacada, we had an excellent two-week family adventure in Australia. Our itinerary helped us see a lot of Australia in a short period of time. We had a wonderful mixture of adventure and relaxation. The hotels and service throughout our trip were top notch!
We had a great time. The transitions were smooth, and there were no hassles. Though the entire trip was awesome, we had our best time in Folegandros; where we spent an entire day in the sea in a 9meter boat, we snorkeled, swam and had a great diving experience there.
It is decided all our trips are now going to be handled by Jacada.
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Aditi and Kaushal.
Peru: Exactly what we wanted and really very well organized in a VERY very short time. Thanks to Jacob in UK.
The most amazing guide - Really nicest man, Very knowledgable and very attentional to details to all of us and so polite!!
Wonderful driver: helping all the time, snacks, water, ..
Hotel choices where the best ever with amazing services.
Amazing help when needed for changes of plans at any time during the trip with James. So nice and never unhappy always very polite.
Really, We will recommend Jacada to any of our friends. A real 5 stars trip all in all
This was our first safari to Kenya and the total experience exceeded our expectations. Jonny Humphreys and his team from Jacada Travel did an amazing job in designing a trip that met everyone of our interests and pursuits. Horses are an important part of life and we had the opportunity to gallop along with the plains with zebras, giraffes and other fast moving game. Each stop had wonderful accommodations with excellent food and drink! The staff at each locations were very attentive and focused on our needs and interests. It is difficult to describe the thrill of seeing lions four to five feet away. The daily game drives provided the opportunity to witness numerous species which added to the overall experience. Yes, we have the bug and are planning our return in 2019. Kerry and Rich, June 2018, Kailua, Hawaii.
Jacada has done a superb job in planning 3 international trips for us: Peru—both Machu Picchu and the Amazon region—Iceland and Greece. In each instance, they took great pains to listen and work with us design a unique experience that worked for us as a couple and, in 2 instances, as a family unit as well. A combination of on the ground experience, an excellent global knowledge base and an appreciation of the fact that no two travelers are alike put them head and shoulders above the rest. If you are looking for a sophisticated, memorable and satisfying getaway, look no further than Jacada Travel.
From the minute Joyce got our email, she was
efficient, contacted us to see if there were any special requirements ( which there were due to disability), and organised everything we needed.
We thought we wouldn’t be able to do some of the excursions, but everything was planned to perfection.
I can only highly recommend Joyce and Jacada Travel, and will use them for future travel
I went on this vacation with my close friend. We both agreed that this trip was life changing. A lot of the credit goes to Jacada Travel! They were very professional, trust worthy and made promises to us that they kept! The trip was so smooth and we did not have a negative experience at all! I would use them again. I was very happy that I booked this trip with them. I have the fondest memories!
If there were more stars to give we would! My husband and I could not give enough positive feedback about our experience with booking our honeymoon with Jacada. From the moment we called them to inquire about their services to post follow-up after our trip, Jacada was professional and thorough. They ensured that all the details were thought through and the customer service experience was impeccable.
We felt like it was a true first-class vacation experience that will be memorable for the rest of our lives! They even added a special touch at each hotel we stayed at, and we stayed in a total of seven. I have already recommended them to family and friends and will continue to do so...we will also consider future travels through Jacada. In today's busy world, Jacada has found a way to make travel enjoyable and easy!
Our trip was wonderful. There was someone to meet us at every point, the tour guides were excellent, accommodations and food was as described. Everything went very smoothly.
Jacada Travel was a godsend for planning my trip to South Africa and neighboring countries. They were thoroughly professional, amazingly responsive and had all the right connections on the ground. The trip went very smoothly, and in particular the transitions from airports to destinations were seamless and quick. I would use them again and highly recommend them.
GUIDES WERE VERY GOOD, SO WAS TRANSPORTATION.
Our trip included 4 friends and we were absolutely thrilled with every detail of our trip that Anton and his team provided for us. Even when we had a little "miss-step" at one of our camps, a phone call to the office and "it" was handled in short order. We will highly recommend Jacada Travel to our friends and family.
I do not normally write reviews but, when one receives absolutely top class service, then it warrants taking the time to share it with others.
We were in Argentina late April and had booked return flights for over 4 weeks later. I was attending a conference and would be in Buenos Aries for 10 days and had a wish list of what we would like to do for the reamaining time. I spent a considerable time researching those agents who looked as though they had some expertise in South America. Whilst Jacada was a company I had not heard of previously I contacted them for some suggestions. They were very efficient in their response and after a number of telephone calls were able to send me a proposed itinerary covering Chile, Bolivia and Peru. All that I had on my wish list was included and we had no hesitation in placing our booking albeit the company was not known to us nor was recommended by friends.
I can only say that all we could possibly have desired was delivered and more. We have had the great fortune to travel throughout the world and can only say that this was the best organised trip we have ever been on. All worked seamlessly. We had private guides and drivers throughout and they were of the highest standard. The guides were all enormously experienced and highly qualified and the drivers were amazing particularly having regard to the most incredible roads/ llama routes we travelled at high altitude. It was what we would describe as the trip of a lifetime and neither of us would describe that lightly. Needless to say some things can go wrong and that occurred when we were in Cusco and due to travel to Machu Picchu the next day. There is some understandable dissatisfaction by the workers about what is happening with the government and they called a strike at short notice. This involved closing off all roads in and out of Cusco. Although this was not anything our agents could control, the office in London worked closely with the office in Lima and all that could be done by way of damage limitation to our trip was done at very short notice. We are so grateful for their kindness and, most of all professionalism, in sorting everything so as to enable us to complete our trip.
Our main contact was Jacob Jewitt -Jalland in London who kept in contact with us throughout, Romanet in the Santiago Office and Claudia in the Lima Office. We thank them for their professionalism and superb organisation. Our main guides were Marcel in Bolivia, Sylvia and Jose in Peru. Our sincere thanks to them for their kindness, knowledge and passion for their countries and for making sure we enjoyed our epic trip to South America.
We have already recommended Jacada to our friends and have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone reading this review.
First class Company. Everything was perfect as promised.
We just came back from a fabulous private safari to South Africa, Botswana ending in Cape town which was planned & organized by the Jacada team. I can honestly say it was a trip of a lifetime! Everything was planned to perfection & executed without any issues whatsoever. We stayed in beautiful & unique lodges/camps & hotels, our private tours & guides were exceptional, transportation was seamless and service was outstanding throughout. I can't say enough about the expertise, support & professionalism of the entire Jacada team which (without a doubt) made this one our best trips ever! A special thank you to Anton Noll who went over & above to make this trip perfect!
I've always been impressed with the originality and authentic experiences that Jacada provides to any destination I choose for travel. Their itinerary for Morocco, of which I was just able to experience, hit the high bar they've always set for themselves and me. I was blown away by the quality of the guides, the accommodations arranged, the unique experiences in the Souks, desert, and dining adventures. I can't recommend this trip enough. The sights, sounds, colors, textures, smells.... all, unlike anything I've experienced.
Jacada did a wonderful job - - very careful attention to itinerary, and the guides were absolutely wonderful. Responsive and made sure they were readily available, both before the trip and during the trip. They easily met or exceeded the standards of other tour operators I've worked with (e.g., A&K; National Geo/Linblad). Look forward to working with them again down the road.
Jacada is the most accommodating, professional and organized travel agent we have ever dealt with. They took care of every possible detail for our wonderful Peruvian adventure.
My Husband Mike and I worked with Kate to design an 18 day honeymoon. We traveled on our own to China and met up with Jacada for 2 weeks in Thailand and Cambodia. It was fantastic from start to finish. We both travel regularly, but we did not want the cumbersome task of planning our honeymoon while planning a wedding. Jacada delivered beyond our expectations. The guides were top notch. They were friendly, knowledgable, and adapted to our interests. Jacada prides themselves with sustainable travel and we loved to see that in action during out trip. We stayed in hotels that gave back to the community and worked directly with locals. Our guides took us to delicious local dining and entertainment we would never have found on our own. Every hotel was luxury and the provided meals fantastic. There were flowers or wine to congratulate us on our marriage at each destination. It was this attention to detail that really made the trip special for us. We plan to use them in the future and would highly recommend their service to others. They worked with us to tailor the trip to our interests and taste and made sure that it would be an unforgettable experience. For the budget conscious, do not be deterred. While they are a luxury travel agency, Jacada worked with us to find a honeymoon that was in our budget. We felt that we got a great value for our money with the service they provided.
Professional, friendly, efficient, reliable, attentive and dedicated travel partner. Jacada arranged my south-america trip tailored to all my requests within a week, including accommodation, tour guides, airport pickup and local tours. During my trip, they were constantly communicating with the local offices to make sure everything went well and I was greeted with a heart-warming note from Jacada in every destination. They were so professional that they monitored every flights that I was going to take, and when one of my local flights was cancelled during the LATAM strike and I had no way to know as I was deep in the Chilean Patagonia, they tried every way to get in touch with me and they had already arranged an alternative so that I could catch my international flight home (Otherwise, I might end up stuck in an airport in south Chile and missed my flight home to Hong Kong as well). All in all a very knowledgeable, friendly and professional travel agency. I would definitely recommend Jacada to friends and travel with it again.
This has changed the way I will travel/tour forever! I'll never book my own extended vacation ever again.
My wife & I toured Indochina (Vietnam & Cambodia) over 18 days. It six destinations, nine flights, two boats & several tuk tuks.
We experienced superb personal concierge service every step of the way from flight arrival to baggage claim to transportation to obtaining permits to tours and tour guides. The minute you step off your international/arriving flight Jacada had everything covered, I mean everything. And everything was completely PRIVATE, no large groups, buses and stragglers.
Local guides & drivers were unbelievable, knowledgeable, helpful and gracious. As well as spoke excellent English which was good because our Vietnamese & Cambodian wasn't so good.
Each hotel was hand picked and was truly Five Star. Every time we checked in we got VIP service and treatment. Rooms were impecable, unique, and represented the area's culture and style.
The entire trip/site went without a single problem. Not a single delay, or closure, or missed transportation, absolutely perfectly executed.
Keith, our Asia Travel Designer and Gloria, our Asia Travel Concierge were with us every step of the way. The made perfect, non-touristy recommendations when it came to food, sites and attractions. We truly experienced Indochina unlike most tourist traps and gimmicks.
There's no other way to go. Already planning our next trip with Jacada next year, looking forward to it.
The service provided by Melania Siriu was exceptional. Our trip was the best we have ever had, and the easiest. every location was amazing and our tour guides were kind, knowledgeable, and prompt. The trip played out seamlessly and you will have a customer with us for life. thank you very much for all of the attention to detail, we were very well taken care. Specifically our time in Rome was amazing, The Portrait hotel was unlike anything we have ever experienced, from the room to the service and reasonable prices on food and drink. Our tour guide in Rome, Roberto was a pleasure to spend 3 days with. Melania deserves all the credit and praise for making our trip an experience we will never forget and will compare all future vacations to.
We had the best experience with Jacada Travel! From organizing the trip with Keith to our individual guides in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, it was a seamless experience. We loved each of the activities outlined in our itinerary and the hotels were perfectly suited to our taste and budgets. We couldn't recommend Jacada more! We will definitely use Jacada again for future trips to other destinations.
We are so very satisfied with our experience with Jacada every step of the way!
This was our second trip with Jacada Travel and again it was fantastic. Joyce gracefully and professionally handled the details of everything and tailored the trip to our needs. She checked in with us throughout the process to make sure there was nothing missing and on the trip itself we were very impressed with the coordination of everything, the accommodation, the tours and guides, and activities. It is amazing to have someone working on your behalf to create a beautiful and stress-free holiday. These two trips have been among the most memorable and enjoyable that our family has taken.
Excellent in all ways. Responsive to our thoughts about what we wanted, but expert enough to suggest improvements we didn't know about. Thorough, fantastic knowledge of countries and towns visited, great knowledge about local sights, tours, operators, restaurants, hotels and experiences. Jacada are very, very good. Highly recommended.
(We have used Jacada in South America more than once and in Asia).
We have travelled twice with Jacada. Their bespoke itineraries have been excellent. When we had a problem with one hotel (they had a fire before our arrival), Jacada was able to make new arrangements smoothly and quickly. We can give Jacada the highest recommendation and will certainly use their services again in the future!
Very good service, with a little surprise at our room. Thank you!
Very Thoughtful & Flexible & Considerable
Jacada is great. Everything from the website, to the personal advice while planning a trip, to the quality of the guides and tours, all supported by 24/7 availability of help if problems arise, is superb.
We have used them twice and will use them again without reservation.
Our anniversary trip to Bali was such a great experience. We would use Jacada Travel again to assist us for future trips. Keith listened to our requests and made several suggestions for resorts, day trips, activities and restaurants to meet our needs. On Keith's recommendation we split our stay between the Belmond Jimbaran Puri for some relaxation on the beach and then The Chedi Club in Ubud for some quiet cultural exposure. The tour guide and driver arranged through Jacada were knowledgeable, polite and courteous, and made the trip smooth from the moment they met us at the airport until they dropped us off for our return flight home. Thank you for making our celebration so special!
Jacada Travel is a game-changer!
We were a group of 25 people looking for luxury and adventure in misty Machu Picchu. If you are looking for the same, do not miss out on Jacada!
From Lima to Cusco to Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back, Jacada didn't miss a beat!
Lily and Berni worked very closely with us to plan every detail to achieve our goals and fit our budget, and the on-the-ground tour guides made certain that we were loving every second of it.
We experienced personal concierge service every step of the way from flight arrival to baggage claim to transportation (literally planes, trains, and automobiles) to obtaining permits to tours and tour guides.
Based on the size of our group, outsourcing the planning/booking logistics to Jacada was critical. With Jacada's help, what might otherwise have been a very stressful and tiring 3-4 days became a seamless and relaxing voyage that we will all remember for a lifetime. We could not possibly have asked for a better travel company to assist us with this trip.
I very much look forward to working with them again in the near future!
The entire team made our vacation both pleasurable and seamless. When we were faced with in country strikes and delays, they were already on top of it and provided rapid solutions. They also added a personal touch with notes and upgrades along the way. Truly professional! Thanks!
Japan Trip : Delivered all commitments before the trip. Excellent experience with all aspects.
It was the best trip ever.
Jacade helped us to change the plans as the jumpy weather of New Zealand required.
We had a great month with all the sightseeing!
A fantastic holiday of a lifetime!
Unforgettable experiences to the most awesome places.
The children are still talking about it and we’ve been home for a month.
Great job Jacada and great job Tess!
Thank you so much.
We just got back from our Honeymoon in Thailand and loved every minute of it! We visited Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. We worked with Keith Jarman and Gloria to plan the trip and everything was ridiculously easy. All the details were worked out for us and the hotels were amazing. We left for our honeymoon right after the wedding and didn’t have much time to focus on planning the trip while we were finalizing the wedding details. I would recommend using Jacada for your next trip!
Wonderful family holiday in Thailand
Highly efficient operation which totally takes the stress out of luxury travel. We will use them again.
Jacada is a great company to book your next luxurious trip. I booked a trip to Argentina with Jobi and she gave me so many great recommendations and suggestions. Her knowledge of South America is excellent. Thank you again Jobi for planning the most amazing trip for my husband and I.
