SA Vacations Reviews

SA Vacations was great. When we had a medical emergency one day before we were to leave on our trip, they quickly rescheduled us so we could still go on our trip. During our trip we had a flight cancelation, they quickly rescheduled us on a flight earlier than what the airline was going to give us. The itinerary by Martha was very detailed and kept us informed about what we were going to do each day. I would recommend putting WhatsApp on your phone, both SA Vacations and the tour providers use this app to communicate. We had very quick responses from all parties. I highly recommend SA Vacations and if I decide to use a travel service again it will be SA Vacations.

Martha with SA VACATIONS created a wonderful, trip of a lifetime to Ecuador, Chile and Peru! The flights , transfers, hotels and tours were splendid! Highly recommend!!

We had an amazing trip to Peru! Our travel agency, SA Vacations, was very thorough. All of the tour guides were excellent. The tickets, transportation, and hotels were very well organized. The highlight was seeing Machu Picchu! It was absolutely incredible! We loved the cultural experiences, the food, the sightseeing, and all of the history. We highly recommend booking your tour with SA Vacations. 🇵🇪

We visited Peru. This was about second trip using SA Vacations. The trip was flawless from our pickup in Lima to every other pickup and tour guide throughout Peru. The itinerary was personalized for my husband and me along with our son and daughter-in-law. It’s a great way to travel basically on our own with reliable and professional drivers and guides. I can’t speak high enough about our experience to Peru. We wanted 5* hotels - and we got 5*. We used SA Vacations about 6 years ago when we went to Brazil and Argentina. It was due to the amazing trip we had that we went back to SA Vacations to plan our trip to Peru!! No regrets - use them next time you want to head to South America!!

Wow! Wow! Wow! We highly recommend SA Vacations tour of Peru. We chose the classic Machu Picchu and Nazca Lines 11 day tour. We were very anxious about a tour to South America , especially one that had so many domestic destinations and transfers. Needless to say, we had lots of questions, but Alan and Martha were very gracious about quickly responding to all of our questions and concerns. Next, we learned that SA Vacations had partnered with a local tour company tour in Peru (Viajes Pacifico- VIPAC) We were very grateful for VIPAC's excellent service at every step of our trip in Peru. From our first pickup when we landed in Lima to our last transfer to the airport 11 days later, VIPAC handled everything seamlessly. Every encounter with VIPAC was excellent. The guides were always on time to our meetings, were friendly and enthusiastic, and took care of every detail for us. VIPAC handled our museum and site admissions, domestic air and train travel, transportation from one point to the next, and served as our guides for sites like Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Maras salt mines, several ruins in Cusco, historic Lima, the Larco Museum, and Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands.

The chosen hotels were very good and in great locations: in Lima, Casa Andina Standard Benevides was a 5 minute walk to Kennedy Park and a tourist information center; in Paracas, San Agustin Paracas was a 5 minute walk to town and had a beautiful pool and beach view; in Yucay, Sonesta Posadas del Inca was a gorgeous property in a quiet town with mountain views; in Cusco, Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza was 5 minutes to the main plaza and 10 minutes to the main market. Breakfast was included at every hotel and most days, our lunch was also included. Peru is known as a foodie destination and we can confirm that we had some wonderful meals. When meals weren't included, our local VIPAC guides were able to direct us to amazing restaurants.
We are so grateful to SA Vacations and VIPAC Travel for providing such an amazing and educational adventure. It was the trip of a lifetime. We whole heartedly recommend SA Vacations for your journeys to South America.

SA Vacations created a flawless experience for me and my two traveling companions. I told them basically what we wanted to do and they set up flights, airport transportation, excellent guides in every location. I highly recommend SA Vacations.

Wonderful experience! I just completed my second tour booked through SA Vacations. They were as good the second time as the first. The itinerary was complete and well-balanced. Our transportation as well as our daily experiences were on time and professional. In addition, SA Vacations was very accommodating with last minute changes. I will definitely use SA Vacations the next time I want to plan a trip in their area.

I have been to 50+ countries and all 7 continents and have always done my own planning. This time because of the logistics I decided to us a travel service, The reviews for SA Vacations were 5 star and I found no complaints when I checked BBB and Florida travel agents. The itinerary by Martha was superb as was the pre-trip information. Every person that was supposed to meet us at the airports and transfer us to the hotels were on time and friendly. The tour guides were on time and knowledgeable. Our transfers from the hotels to the airports went smoothly and the persons transporting us were friendly and helpful, printing our boarding passes, tagging and scanning our luggage and escorting us to the security gates. All the domestic flights were well arranged for our itinerary. I highly recommend SA Vacations and if I decide to use a travel service again it will be SA Vacations.

We had the vacation of our lifetime, visiting Galapagos and Machu Picchu, in April 2024. Many thanks to Martha Cohen who was a great help in organizing and arranging our trip. We had the best guides, everywhere we went we were dropped off and picked up on time. I have nothing to complain about. The accommodations and tours were excellent. Thank you for this great memory! We will be back for more!

The attention to details and the turnkey operations of SA Vacation made our Brasil and Argentina trip stress and hassle free. Highly recommend them for any of your vacations needs in South America.

If you never been to S. America and are a bit nervous or you don't speak any Spanish-S.A. Vacations are your answer. I was in this situation but booked a trip to 3 countries and 2 Islands and it was one of my best trips and I have completed many travels. The people were on time for every pick-up you would have at the airports or hotels. They also went out of there way to help you. They spoke good English and would communicate with you by phone. The Hotels were very good and located in the best locations in the cities. The airlines were on time and in good shape. I'm just saying that if you want a hassle free vacation then go with this Company. The people you work with in America are excellent at their job. I will travel to other countries in S. America in the next few Months and will use S. American Vacations again.

I booked my cruise in Patagonia through SA Vacations and was really pleased with their service. Communications was great and they sent an extensive informational package before the cruise that helped me pack and prepare. I have no reservations about recommending their service.

I randomly found SA Vacations on line 18 years ago and have enjoyed 3 trips with them. This latest trip to the Galápagos, booked on short notice, was simply spectacular! Alan and Martha will custom build any price level you like. The Legend in Galápagos was incredible! Loved the March trip with spring babies, nesting and mating season along with the warmer water was spectacular.
Have also done Machu Pichu, Brazil w/Iguazu Falls, on both sides, with them. I had an Amazon trip planned and cancelled during COVID. I'll get there one day-with SA Vacations, of course.

My vacation arranged by SA Vacations was great! My wife and I really liked the very well organized itinerary, the professional guides, and the transportation.

Our trip was from LAX to RIO, to Iguazu Falls, and then to Lima, Cuzco, and finally to Machu Picchu.

The hotels were great value, and the one in Rio we really liked right across the Copacabana beach.

The domestic flights were good but the seating assignments were kind of random. On the flight to Cuzco, we were not seated together, but once we got on board,the flight attendant had us seating across each other. The seating were all 3 + 3, and we should have indicated the aisle and middle preference.

All in all, a great trip! Your partners in South America are terrific, and you guys made things really smooth.

One thing, my wife had a bad time with the high altitude. We flew from sea level in Lima to over 11k feet in Cuzco. She wanted to be better warned.

Anyway, thanks and we will definitely recommend you guys!

Just returned from a 6 day extension journey created for me and a traveling companion by SA vacations following an Antarctic excursion. SA Vacations arranged a perfect post journey trip from Santiago, Chile to Easter Island and return. Accommodations were beyond expectation and the travel arrangements and guides were perfect, knowledgeable, accommodating, and professional. I can not recommend this organization enough for a forthcoming South American trip whether for a single or group excursion. Anthony Elite, MD, USA

Ecuador and Galapagos Trip
SA Vacations is a wonderful company to help plan any trip. My family and I have used SA Vacations in the past and we are always very happy with the result we get from our vacations. They tailor your trip to your schedule, which is very important to me because of my busy schedule. Our last trip was to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. All the accommodations, transportation, tour guides, and tours were incredible. Martha and Alan are very helpful and knowledgeable. We highly recommend SA Vacations!

South American vacations arranged a wonderful trip for us from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls. Guides were wonderful, Grand Panoramic hotel was great. All arrangements went very smoothly. We were extraordinarily well taken care of

SAVacations provided me with an excellent tour service in Paraguay. Everything was done efficiently. Also, at an excellent price.

Martha put together my trip of a lifetime to Chile. There were many highlights including Petrohué Falls and Torres del Paine. Also Easter Island. The trip went seamlessly and I enjoyed every minute. I highly recommend using her services

South American Vacations organized a wonderful trip to Chile and Easter Island for 5 of us. Everything was carefully planned and the trip was very enjoyable. Martha planned all aspects of the trip and we were all delighted. Thank you so much for great planning for a fantastic adventure!