The Explorer's Passage Reviews 47

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went on a 7-day solo trip to Peru through Explorer's passage in February 2026. I coordinated it relatively last minute (less than 90 days before departure), and the process was seamless. Jeff (the o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have the most amazing honeymoon in Thailand! We could not have done any of this without the Explorers Passage team. This was such a logistic heavy trip (flights, transfers, boats, taxis, hotels,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jeff set us up with a great itinerary for a self guided W trek agenda. he was responsive in all of our planning and while we were in Chile, there was never a time he would not be available if need... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We cannot praise The Explorer's Passage enuf! We had a trip/experience of a lifetime on their Machu Picchu and Inca Trail adventure. The planning process was a breeze, the pre-hike necessary conditi... See more

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The Explorer’s Passage (TEP) is an award-winning premier adventure travel company. No other tour operator provides more dynamic experiences in the most raw and stunningly beautiful destinations on earth. TEP offers guests the opportunity to transform their lives through the power of travel. Trips are carefully crafted to showcase the world’s greatest destinations in the most intimate, exhilarating ways possible. TEP is committed to delivering excellence and exceeding expectations at every turn by providing extraordinary service. This type of dedication has earned TEP countless 5-star ratings by satisfied guests on numerous trusted review sites, and awards by Travel+Leisure Magazine, National Geographic, and Newsweek.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Experience from Planning to Actual Adventure

From the moment we contacted Explorer's Passage to discuss our Inca Trail Adventure, we knew we were working with an exemplary company, we had a fabulous experience with everyone involved, particularly the owner Jeff Bonaldi. There was not one thing I would change about this trip.....the accommodations, the transportation, the drivers, the restaurants, the porters, the guides (Wilbur was the kindest, smartest, most interesting guide and his Quechuan heritage and pride contributed so much to our experience of this amazing culture)...I could go on and on. Book with Explorer's Passage...you will receive top-notch attention and advice and be in excellent hands throughout your adventure. We hope to book further adventures with Explorer's Passage.

July 3, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was our first time using a tour…

It was our first time using a tour company and it was due to the complexity of booking all arrangements and permits for Peru and Machu Picchu that we decided to use Explorer's Passage. We had no regrets. The details and the level of arrangements that Jeff handled for us was beyond anything I could have done alone. Driver's, mountain lunches, permits, guides, cooking lessons. Based on our family's interests he knew just the right itinerary to bring forward and it was truly perfect.

July 1, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Exhilirating Experience!

Many thanks to the 'Dream Team' at Explorer's Passage for such a memorable trip! The logistics were flawless and Wilber, our guide, was amazing...his wealth of knowledge about the Quechua people was awe-inspiring and his dedication to make this trip extra special for us two was second to none! Kudos! 👍

June 22, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless and Amazing!

Explorer's Passage made our W trek adventure not only possible but seamless and amazing. It was clear from the start that they had thought of everything - from the transfers to tickets to gear. We were very prepared from all their detailed checklists and training guide. And we knew what to expect from all our pre-trip calls and emails. The level of detail in all they do is remarkable. We were able to enjoy the adventure that much more because we had so much trust in their guidance as well as execution of all those details.

Doing the W trek was life changing for us and opened our eyes to a whole new way to travel. We are so grateful to Explorer's Passage for all their work to make it happen.

When we think about planning our next adventure, we will definitely use Explorer's Passage!

March 21, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing was too much trouble

Highly recommend Explorer's Passage. The W Trek accommodation is run by different companies and it was hard to coordinate the bookings on-line. Explorers's Passage took all that hassle out of our booking and tailored the dates and accommodation choices to suit our needs and personal preferences. Emails were promptly answered as we planned our trek. We had some minor last minute questions on the last few days before our trek and everything was promptly answered. Nothing was too much trouble.
On the trek, everything went very smoothly and as planned. All bookings and meals were as expected. We were picked up from our accommodation in Puerto Natales and dropped back there after the trek.
The trek itself was amazing - such a beautiful part of the world.

February 18, 2023
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