South Expeditions (Travel Ecuador, Galapagos Endurance, Chile Expeditiones) was founded in 1992 with the objective of discovering original, inspiring places. Whether it’s exploring a new route, finding a new hotel with an interesting history, introducing travelers to locals that can tell a good story or teaching them something original about a particular culture, South Expeditions is all about digging deeper to find new, unique experiences for their clients. Every trip from South Expeditions is designed to be customized to the individual traveler or wholesaler in order to provide the best and most unique South American travel experience possible.

1. Media Kit 2011

2. South Expeditions is a leading travel group with over 18 years of experience arranging a wide range of high-end customized trips and excursions for individuals, families, and groups in Latin America. South Expedition’s three companies: Travel Ecuador, Chile Expediciones, and Galapagos Endurance are committed to designing unique and wonderful adventures that create lifelong memories for their guests . Learn more…

3. Thinking Outside the Box South Expeditions was founded in 1992 with the objective of discovering original, inspiring places. Whether it’s exploring a new route, finding a new hotel with an interesting history, introducing travelers to locals that can tell a good story or teaching them something original about a particular culture, South Expeditions is all about digging deeper to find new, unique experiences for their clients. Every trip from South Expeditions is designed to be customized to the individual traveler or wholesaler in order to provide the best and most unique South American travel experience possible .

4. Partnerships vs. Direct Selling Rather than sell their trips directly to consumers, South Expeditions works with a network of world class tour operators to distribute their trips to a wide range of consumers. This distribution structure allows South Expeditions to build custom itineraries that suite the individual niche of each distribution partner. This means that their distribution network can confidently offer South Expedition’s trips knowing that they will be truly unique and perfectly suited for their clientele.

5. Distribution Partners South Expeditions works closely with a distribution network of some of the best tour operators in North America to bring their tours to the market. South Expeditions is proud to provide world class experiences to their clientele and they always strive to exceed the expectations of their traveler’s in every trip they put together. South Expeditions is growing quickly and is always looking to expand their distribution network through new partnerships.

6. Best-in-the-Industry Tour Leaders One of the keys to South Expeditions’ success has been that they employ some of the best tour leaders and certified guides in South America. All of the trip leaders are talented, well prepared and experienced individuals that absolutely love what they do. This passion is often what makes a South Expeditions trip a truly unforgettable experience. All of South Expeditions guides are locals that have been living and exploring these areas for years, and their local knowledge and expertise is often one of the most important benefits that South Expeditions can offer its distribution partners and their clientele.

8. The Galapagos Islands One of South Expeditions’ greatest specialties is travel to the Galapagos islands , the place where luxury and adventure meet. Though their trips to the Galapagos are customizable, every trip puts an emphasis on adventurous ways to explore the islands. Guests get to experience luxury camping at its best while spending their days exploring the islands, snorkeling, sea kayaking, hiking and cruising. There are opportunities abound to see all sorts of tropical fish, sharks, turtles, iguanas, sea lions, and tropical birds including pelicans, flamingos, three types of boobies and the famous Galapagos Finch.

9. Ecuador: Highlands and Haciendas Ecuador is a land of stunning beauty and culture. The snowcapped volcanoes, sparkling blue lakes, lush emerald valleys and cool cloud forests paint the perfect backdrop for the rich culture and remarkable 16 th century haciendas that dot the landscape. South Expeditions puts an emphasis on the culture and people of Ecuador, making sure that travelers have opportunities to meet and interact with locals, take in the region’s farming and food culture, and experience the pastoral heritage of this beautiful country.

12. Social Responsibility South Expeditions firmly believes that social responsibility goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility, and that the best way to ensure sustainable tourism and protect the environment is to support local communities through education, empowerment and economic growth. Every South Expeditions trip is built to minimize negative environmental impacts while maximizing the positive economic impacts for the local communities. This mindset led South Expeditions to launch ‘Building Blocks for a Better Life’ , a program that helps build classrooms in Ecuador with the goal of encouraging sustainable development through education.

13. Media Contacts Steve Szczecina [email_address] 970.568.7423 Juan Rodriguez [email_address] [593-2] 223 9924 Memberships and Affiliations