Get to Know Us

Our Way of Traveling

At South Expeditions, we know that you are looking for a specific kind of trip. Our team of expert Personal Travel Advisors — based in Ecuador, the Galápagos Islands and Chile — is founded on a deep understanding of the value of private and customized travel, and what that means to you. We are trained to understand and meet the unique needs of our travelers through the seamless execution of travel plans.   

That’s why the services we offer are similar to what you would expect from a private bank; we build a relationship with you to ensure that your investment is met with the unparalleled wealth of the memories made on your trip. 

Our Travel Advisors

Why us?

We Make Traveling Easy

Qualified Travel Agents

Local experience is necessary to successfully navigate a country. Our team of experts and local guides have it figured out.

Beautiful Places

We carefully scout all our locations before crafting our itineraries.

Safety First

Our staff has received first-aid training and is prepared to adjust plans if necessary to prioritize travelers' safety.

Passion for Traveling

Being outdoors is our passion, so we will go above and beyond to make your trip memorable.

Fair Price

Our local operation lets us charge a fair price, with no intermediaries or middleman charges.

Easy Booking

A travel advisor can help you book exactly what you need depending on your traveling style and expectations.

Meet Our Field Experts

Tour Leaders in Ecuador

Our tour leaders know each destination by heart. They will give you details and tips to enhance your experience.

Tour Leaders in Chile

Risk Management

78%

of our Tour Leaders have WAFA certification

Our guides and Tour Leaders are prepared for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment. Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. This course teaches them to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period.

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South Expeditions fosters an environment of trust, team spirit and positive communication among Travel Advisors and Tour Leaders.  

Small Groups

We work with the lowest guide-passenger ratio in the region

Guide-passenger ratio: Galapagos Islands 1:7, Mainland Ecuador 1:8, Chile 1:8

Sustainable Travel

Environmental & Social Responsibility

We have worked with local communities to reduce the environmental impact of touristic operations. From participating in educational programs, to opening credit lines to improve technology, to acquiring land to preserve endemic species —  learn about our efforts to change the world, one person at a time. 

Native flora of the Ecuadorian mountains
Miles and Adventures

Our Story

Our programs have evolved over the years, as we have invested time and resources into our exploration of ideal itineraries.
This timeline takes you through our 30 years of thrilling experiences. 

1992

First Descent Upano and Namagoza River

First Descent Upano and Namagoza River

1995

Sea Kayak Exploration Galápagos

Sea Kayak Exploration - Galápagos

1998

Hiking Trip to the Highlands of Galápagos

Hiking Trip to the Highlands of Galápagos

2000

Trail Running Trips in Ecuador

Trail Running Trips in Ecuador

2001

National Geographic TV Expedition - "The Head Hunters of The Amazon"

National Geographic TV Expedition - "The Head Hunters of The Amazon"

2006

Sea Kayaking and Camping in Galápagos

Camping in Galápagos

2011

Amazon Kayaking

Amazon Kayaking

2014

Best Adventure Hub Cuenca (Outside Magazine)

Man climbing mountain and admiring the landscape

2015

Trail Running Trip on the Galápagos Islands

Trail Running Trip on Galápagos Islands

2017

Paddle Board in the Amazon

Paddle Board in the Amazon in black and white

2019

South Mobile - Pedal Electric Car

South Mobile - Red Electric Pedal Car Tour

Let's meet

Free video call with
a travel advisor

We help you plan the trip of a lifetime.

 Customer Satisfaction Survey       
 Nov 2021 – Apr  2022
¿Did this trip meet your expectations? 99.7%
Food 98.73%
Camping and Lodging 96.52%
Tour Leader 100%

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We remain innovative and constantly push boundaries to create authentic experiences as we discover unexplored places.

Quito, Ecuador:

Lugo N24-255 y Vizcaya

Santiago, Chile:

Cerro Colorado 5870, Oficina 101. Comuna Las Condes

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