Destination Countries We Specialize In
Antarctica
Argentina
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
Travel Styles
Mid-range (3-4 stars)
Luxury (4-5 stars)
Activities
Architecture
Beach
Bicycling
Cruise
Eco-tourism
Family Vacation
Gourmet Dining
Hiking / Trekking
History & Archeology
Hunting / Fishing
Outdoor Adventure
Rafting / Kayaking
Spectacular Scenery
Services
Airport Transfer
Car Rental
Car with Driver
Guided Tours
Regional Flights
Bus, train, ferry, etc.
Cruise
Lodging
Tickets to Events
Other
Awards and Recognition
Founding Member and Chairman of the International Travel Services Association, Secretary of the South & Central America Travel Association, Chariman of the Discover America International Pow Wow Sightseeing Committee, Treasurer of the South & Central America Travel Association, ITSA Active Member of the Year Award Winner multiple times, Winner of the prestigious Oscar Lobo Award for the promotion of Latin America
Travel Industry Certificates and Memberships
Description
Our love affair with Latin America began in 1946 when our founder, Ray Heckmann, and a fellow Navy pilot, both living in New York, bought a U.S. Army surplus jeep for the princely sum of $50.00. They set off from New York to Galveston, Texas, boarded a freighter bound for La Guaira, Venezuela, and drove. pushed and pulled that Jeep over gravel roads, railroad tracks and washed-our mountain passes all the way to Santiago, Chile. Wonderful black and white photos from this great adventure can be found on our web site www.FestivalTours.com. From Mexico to the Antarctic, and everywhere in between, our Destination Specialists have been there and can help you to fashion just the right trip for you, you family or your group. Please visit www.FestivalTours.com for our many great itineraries to Latin America. Our team of experts is happy to customize and tailor-make a travel package just for you.
Sample Trips
A 5 day trip to
Terrific Eco-Adventure Program featuring San Jose, Costa Rica's charming capital city, Pacuare, Whitewater River Rafting, stunning Arenal Volcano and...
A 8 day trip to Argentina Brazil
Fantastic 8 Day/7 Night Package featuring Buenos Aires, beautiful, cosmopolitan, European style capital city of Argentina; majestic, thundering Iguazu...
A 8 day trip to Peru
Fantastic 8 Day/7 Night Package featuring Lima, the "City of Kings"; beautiful, mystical Lake Titikaka, the highest navigable lake in the world; Cuzco,...
A 10 day trip to Argentina Chile
This program begins in Santiago, Chile's beautiful, cosmopolitan capital city; then continues to the gorgoeus Alpine-like, pristine lake region in the...
A 7 day trip to Guatemala
This terrific seven day program highlights Guatemala City, the country's thriving capital city, a mix of modern and colonial architecture, wonderful...