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Inca Heartland, Cities & Condors by cock of the north, 31 Oct 2018
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A truly memorable visit to Peru

Visited Peru for three weeks during September, somewhat apprehensive regarding possible problems with altitude. However, fortunately we did not experience any problems, we even attained a maximum altitude of virtually 5,000mtrs! The holiday was very well organised, generally the hotels were of a very good standard, delicious food and we were blessed with good weather. The organisation on the ground was fautless, guides and vehicles always on ...

Visited Peru for three weeks during September, somewhat apprehensive regarding possible problems with altitude. However, fortunately we did not experience any problems, we even attained a maximum altitude of virtually 5,000mtrs! The holiday was very well organised, generally the hotels were of a very good standard, delicious food and we were blessed with good weather. The organisation on the ground was fautless, guides and vehicles always on time, caring and interesting guides. Presently considering another visit to South America and we shall certainly avail ourselves of the excellent service provided by Veloso.

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Veloso Tours by Minnie, 16 Aug 2018
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Fabulous experience in every regard

A blend of adventure: zip wire; big game fishing and white water rafting; bird and wildlife spotting; and trekking to explore the environment, We were accommodated in lodges as well as hotels of the very highest standard offering very comfortable facilities and excellent service throughout. All of the Costa Ricans we met were absolutely charming and rightly proud to show us their beautiful country.

A blend of adventure: zip wire; big game fishing and white water rafting; bird and wildlife spotting; and trekking to explore the environment, We were accommodated in lodges as well as hotels of the very highest standard offering very comfortable facilities and excellent service throughout. All of the Costa Ricans we met were absolutely charming and rightly proud to show us their beautiful country.

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Whilst in the UK Veloso thoroughly and professionally supported us in our tour planning. They proved unstintingly patient as we changed our minds and itinerary! When in Costa Rica every transfer arrived on time; every pre-booked trip was delivered on time and met our expectations. It was reassuring periodically to have a telephone call to check our satisfaction/comfort but pleasingly we had no concerns to report. We had not previously used Veloso but are already planning to use them again for our next adventure. Recommended without reservation

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 16 Aug 2018:

We are delighted that you enjoyed all of the experiences that Costa Rica has to offer.

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 16 Aug 2018:

We are very pleased that you valued our service at the planning stage and while you were away. We look forward to arranging your next adventure!

Galapagos Cruise holiday by B, 22 Jul 2018
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Magical Galapagos

We had an amazing time in the Galapagos. Snorkelling with sea lions, turtles and a shark has to be the absolute highlight. But all was magical, seeing the wonderful wildlife, birds, lava formations, flora, etc. Our guide in Quito, Gina, was well informed and good company and the naturalists, Samuel and Gustavo, on the boat were super knowledgeable. As for the crew, I have no comparison, but they have now set the standard! We had lovely fellow ...

We had an amazing time in the Galapagos. Snorkelling with sea lions, turtles and a shark has to be the absolute highlight. But all was magical, seeing the wonderful wildlife, birds, lava formations, flora, etc. Our guide in Quito, Gina, was well informed and good company and the naturalists, Samuel and Gustavo, on the boat were super knowledgeable. As for the crew, I have no comparison, but they have now set the standard! We had lovely fellow travellers, too. So all in all another wonderfully fun, successful, busy, yet relaxing and enchanting trip.

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As always everything worked seamlessly, lovely accommodation (both hotel and boat), great guides and everyone and everything on time. We never cease to be amazed how well everything is organised from half way round the globe.

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 16 Aug 2018:

We are so glad that you enjoyed your time in the Galapagos Islands and got on well with our local guide in Quito. We will pass on all of your praise to them!

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 16 Aug 2018:

We put a lot of emphasis on making sure that everything runs smoothly and that you have an enjoyable holiday, so we are delighted to receive your excellent feedback.

Veloso Tours by Roger G, 8 Jul 2018
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Veloso Sombrero Tour of Cuba

We travelled to Cuba with Veloso visiting Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad. The accommodation was of a good standard, we particularly liked the Case Vivian in Trinidad. 
All the transfers were on spot on time and efficient.
 The guides all spoke good English and were able to change their walking tours to suit your interests.

We travelled to Cuba with Veloso visiting Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad. The accommodation was of a good standard, we particularly liked the Case Vivian in Trinidad. 
All the transfers were on spot on time and efficient.
 The guides all spoke good English and were able to change their walking tours to suit your interests.

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We have travelled to South America before with Veloso and our second trip was just as good as the first and we would have no hesitation in recommending Veloso for a Latin American holiday

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 09 Jul 2018:

Thanks for sharing your experiences in Cuba, we are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the company of our guides and our favourite casa particular in Trinidad!

Veloso Tours by Peaches , 8 Jul 2018
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Excellent Holiday for the Discerning Traveller

We visited Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. The main attraction was to visit cultural and heritage sites such as Tikal and Copan and these did not disappoint. We also stayed in some very nice hotels which were a pleasure to return to after a day of sightseeing. All three countries were different and all very interesting in different ways. A thoroughly enjoyable trip.

We visited Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. The main attraction was to visit cultural and heritage sites such as Tikal and Copan and these did not disappoint. We also stayed in some very nice hotels which were a pleasure to return to after a day of sightseeing. All three countries were different and all very interesting in different ways. A thoroughly enjoyable trip.

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We went with Veloso Tours and can highly recommend them. Right from the beginning, planning the itinerary, through to operations on the ground, we cannot fault this company. Nothing was too much trouble, they changed the itinerary to suit our requirements and the entire trip went according to plan, except for one small problem at the beginning when the driver was late in collecting us, but this was not his fault as there were restrictions on airport parking at that time. All of the hotels were good, and all of the staff we encountered were unfailingly polite and helpful. We were amazed that we could actually drink the water provided by almost all of the hotels as they ensured that water given to guests is purified bottled water, including jugs of water at meal times, which gives you peace of mind and completely avoids any potential tummy upsets. The only point I would make is that prior to departure we were given a questionnaire to complete asking for likes and dislikes in terms of activities and places to visit on the trip. We filled this in, but it did not seem to get passed on to those on the ground as no-one we spoke to had been given this information. It is a very good idea, but if it is not forwarded to the people who need it, it is a waste of our time and yours. Otherwise we can find no fault with anything. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in three of the more unusual holiday destinations and we would recommend Veloso without reservation. (PS I tried to rate Veloso as a 10 but the website wouldn't record it, so had to put 9, but please read as 10 !)

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 09 Jul 2018:

We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your cultural travel through Central America and thank you for your kind words. We do indeed place great value on understanding your interests before you travel and are disappointed to hear they did not reach the guide, it is of course vital this happens so we will certainly look into it!

Veloso Tours by Herbie, 25 Jun 2018
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It exceeded our expectations and was a very colourful and diverse country

We spent a week travelling from Quito to Quayaquil and then went on a 7 night cruise in the Galapagos Islands

We spent a week travelling from Quito to Quayaquil and then went on a 7 night cruise in the Galapagos Islands

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WE went to our local travel agent Newells in Saltash and booked a tailor made holiday with Veloso. We have previously travelled to Costa Rica with Veloso

Veloso Tours by Herbie, 25 Jun 2018
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It exceeded our expectations and was a very colourful and diverse country

We spent a week travelling from Quito to Quayaquil and then went on a 7 night cruise in the Galapagos Islands

We spent a week travelling from Quito to Quayaquil and then went on a 7 night cruise in the Galapagos Islands

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WE went to our local travel agent Newells in Saltash and booked a tailor made holiday with Veloso. We have previously travelled to Costa Rica with Veloso

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 25 Jun 2018:

Thanks for coming back to us via your local travel agents and we are delighted you had another great trip to Latin America!

Veloso Tours by Mike, 17 Jun 2018
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Relaxing and informative 3 week tour of Argentina and Brazil

We toured Argentina and Brazil and visited major cities including Buenos Aires,Rio & Salvador. The Veloso guides were excelent, also we visited the Iguazu Falls which was stunning ,the old colonial town of Parati and completing our holiday in the beach resort of Buzios. A well balanced tour over 3 weeks.

We toured Argentina and Brazil and visited major cities including Buenos Aires,Rio & Salvador. The Veloso guides were excelent, also we visited the Iguazu Falls which was stunning ,the old colonial town of Parati and completing our holiday in the beach resort of Buzios. A well balanced tour over 3 weeks.

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Extremely helpful puting the itinerary togather. Excelent tour guides with knowledge of the areas visited. They made us feel safe. We would certainly and indeed have recommend VELOS as an excelent tour operator

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 17 Jun 2018:

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your adventures in Brazil and Argentina. It was our pleasure to plan your trip with you and are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed it and how well you were looked after by our guides!

Veloso Tours by Jane, 15 May 2018
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Chile Bottom to Top and some in the Middle!

A trip to Chile, a 70th celebration for me, combining photographic elements in Patagonia and The Atacama involved a plan to include Santiago and a Skorpios cruise in The Lake District of Chile, concluding with a few days in Valparaiso. This was all put together with all the flights by Veloso. It was an amazing trip.

A trip to Chile, a 70th celebration for me, combining photographic elements in Patagonia and The Atacama involved a plan to include Santiago and a Skorpios cruise in The Lake District of Chile, concluding with a few days in Valparaiso. This was all put together with all the flights by Veloso. It was an amazing trip.

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Veloso went above and beyond all expectations. LATAM, the main air carrier for South America were on strike for the whole time we were away. We had 5 internal flights with LATAM booked. We were kept informed of the flight changes. Three of them Veloso re-booked us on SKY and the other two happened even if times changed.. and we made all our transfers on the right days and with the combined efforts of Pro Tours and their superb guides and drivers in Chile, everything happened on the right day and we were so grateful that we weren't trying to do the checking and changing ourselves. That would have been very stressful.. we were kept almost stress free..! Thank you Veloso and Pro Tours.

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 15 Jun 2018:

Thank you very much for sharing you thoughts on what was certainly an adventurous, memorable (and eventful) trip to Chile! We were only too happy to help out and keep the disruption to a minimum to allow you to concentrate on exploring these wonderful places with our guides.

Veloso Tours by Sue, 13 May 2018
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A week to remember in Cuba

We spent seven nights in Cuba with Veloso Tours, staying in welcoming homestays and being shown around by three excellent guides. We had a wonderful time with Mirbel in Havana combining the best of the old town with some of its lesser visited areas. We feel we really gained a deep understanding of the city and its people. We went by car to Cienfuegos, a real gem of a city and something of a surprise. The architecture is stunning and the sunset ...

We spent seven nights in Cuba with Veloso Tours, staying in welcoming homestays and being shown around by three excellent guides. We had a wonderful time with Mirbel in Havana combining the best of the old town with some of its lesser visited areas. We feel we really gained a deep understanding of the city and its people. We went by car to Cienfuegos, a real gem of a city and something of a surprise. The architecture is stunning and the sunset views were memorable. Then we visited a lagoon early to see the flamingos en-route to Trinidad, where we met Alain. He shared his beautiful city with us, taking us into two great museums and some small and unique galleries. From here we also explored the Sugar Valley and went hiking in the mountains to a huge waterfall and swam in natural pools. On the return to Havan we visited Santa Clara to learn about Che Guevara.

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Veloso Tours was excellent from start to finish. We had a really tight schedule as we wanted to pack a lot in following their suggestions and ideas, but everything ran like clockwork and we never felt rushed or that we needed a break. It was a pleasure taking to them and hearing their first hand experience. We really enjoyed the homestays and are glad we chose these over the hotels and the guides were wonderful. We will definitely be back when we are planning our next big trip!

Veloso Tours responded to this review on 14 May 2018:

Thank you for sharing your feedback on a wonderful trip to Cuba! We were more than happy to plan the perfect trip for you and are always delighted to hear our travellers singing the praises of our guides - they are a real source of pride for us. We look forward to arranging another trip for you in the near future.