Scarlet macaws at Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

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Each has been meticulously screened and has the expertise and local connections to handle every element of your vacation.

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Ratings of Zicasso's Service
Travel agent Joy in Ecuador

Joy's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 11 reviews

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Destinations:

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Chile
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Galapagos / Ecuador
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Peru

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Conrad N.
Submitted on 11.16.2023

I am extremely pleased with our Zicasso travel partner. The complexity of the trip was made so much easier by our travel agent. We stayed in five different locations, were picked up and transported to our next destination seven times, and each occurred with Swiss-like precision.

Our overnight hotels were clean, spacious, and appropriately located. The app was helpful regarding where we were, where to eat, and what to do. The resort and cruise our tour operator recommended met every expectation, providing luxury and adventure.

Leading up to our adventure, our travel agent was enthusiastic and helpful in advising us what to expect, pack, and experience.

I totally recommend her agency and the on-site support agency she used.

Travel Agent Catalina in Costa Rica

Catalina's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 66 reviews

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Destinations:

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Belize
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Costa Rica
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Guatemala

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Lola R.
Submitted on 2.24.2024

Our Zicasso tour operator's suggestions and planning for my first trip to Belize were beyond amazing and outstanding, especially given the short amount of time given for planning and then our requested change of dates about a month before flying. Together, we put together a land package that included the Mayan ruins and cave tubing.

The private transportation driver who took us to the mountain was patient in waiting for our delayed flight and knowledgeable in pointing out areas of interest on the two-hour trip.

We stayed at a hotel which was quaint, clean, and beautiful. The staff were completely service-driven. Our driver/guide for the Mayan ruins and cave tubing was extremely polite and so knowledgeable. We loved him! Cave tubing is way too much fun and I am looking forward to going back to do it again. Our travel agent added an unexpected and welcomed tour through an iguana conservation project located at the hotel.

The small plane/flight to Ambergris Caye was easy and gave great views. The inn right on the beach was cute, quaint, and small. It was in a great location to get away from the business of San Pedro by walking along the beachside or getting into the hustle/bustle of the town by walking one block.

We took two snorkel excursions on which both crews were extremely knowledgeable, polite, and very nice. One had us going out on a sailboat, which was a pleasant surprise.

We were able to rent a golf cart directly through the hotel, whose staff were kind and provided exceptional customer service, to travel to Secret Beach.

One minor thing was being on the second floor of the hotel instead of the ground floor, but we completely understand that we were probably lucky to have even got a room there due to our late changes.

We are more than excited about planning a trip to go back next year!

Travel agent Charles in Africa

Charles' Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 33 reviews

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Destinations:

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Africa
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Botswana
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Kenya
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Namibia
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Rwanda
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Brenda B.
Submitted on 10.12.2023

What a fantastic trip! It was so well organized and planned, we were able to just relax and enjoy our vacation. It was a one-month journey to Africa, visiting Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. We always felt taken care of.

The safari portion of our trip could not have been more perfect. We were able to see the animals from very near on night drives and bush walks, with very few other jeeps to disturb the environment. The private concessions are an amazing way to truly experience the animals.

We also explored Cape Town on a number of fantastic private tours. We watched the southern right whales off the coast of Hermanus, tasted some delicious wines in the Winelands, explored charming small towns, tried local cuisine, hiked Table Mountain, and so much more.

Our travel team planned the trip to perfection.

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Travel agent Pierre in Costa Rica

Pierre's Travel Agency

4.8

 Based on 41 reviews

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Destinations:

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Costa Rica
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Panama

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Linda R.
Submitted on 3.17.2024

We loved Panama. The hotels and restaurants were fabulous, and the people were gracious, even though most did not speak English. Google's translator was a necessity.

Overall, the tour company was not what I have come to expect from traveling with Zicasso. The communication going back and forth in planning the trip was difficult. At one point, they lost track of our payments and had to find the funds.

I was under the impression they were based in Panama, which they were not. We never got a call to see how we were doing. Some of the planned trips needed to be changed at the last minute because we didn't get the information on how difficult the trip would be (the trip to the volcano). What was then scheduled for us was not very interesting.

I will say our agent did try to accommodate us. He sent fruit to the hotel and tried to stay in touch by email.

We loved what he planned for us, like Monkey Island and the Embera village, and our hotel accommodations were lovely! Also, they planned a cooking experience with a charming chef … fun!

All our transportation was on time and the drivers very nice. Our guides were adequate, but communicating was often hard.

Travel agent Dick in Australia office

Dick's Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 235 reviews

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Destinations:

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Australia
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Cook Islands
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Fiji
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New Caledonia
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Tahiti
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Cheryl H.
Submitted on 3.18.2024

When we began planning our trip to Australia, we were concerned about booking tours from the States to take in Australia. In a Google search, Zicasso’s tour agency popped up. After inquiring about their service, we were assigned to our travel agent. From the outset, she listened to and understood what we wanted to do while in Australia. She was able to recommend tours suited to our level of activity and what we wanted to see. She even included some rest days to enjoy the splendor of the area.

We wanted to see all the different wildlife Australia has, as well as the different landscapes. All of our tours were exceptional, with guides who obviously loved their country and their jobs. We were shown Sydney from the car and from the water several times. Each time, the guide was enthusiastic and willing to accommodate us to make sure we had the best experience. Everyone was nice, professional, and personable.

A bucket-list item was the Great Barrier Reef, and it was phenomenal! This was largely due to the company which took us out to the reef. They supervised and watched over us as we snorkeled. They considered our health conditions and watched over us more than the average company would. It was a great experience, and who can go to Australia and not see the Great Barrier Reef?!

Our tour of the Blue Mountains was beyond exceptional due to our guide. He was so enthusiastic and happy to show us whatever we wanted. He was diligent in showing us around and even got us to a place where there were at least 20 to 26 kangaroos in a field adjacent to where we had our afternoon tea. We got within five meters or so of these wild animals, who put on a show for us Americans. Our guide extended our tour to show us some small towns in the mountains. The scenery and wildlife were breathtaking!

All the drivers and guides were on time, polite, professional, and made us feel like we were their friends. Their vehicles were modern and clean, with water always available.

I don’t think anyone could have arranged our visit to beautiful Australia better than our travel agent. She checked on us to make sure all was going well and really made us feel like she was a friend at our beck and call. Our trip was so relaxing and enjoyable because we knew she had it all under control. Thank you so much.

Travel agent Rachel in Africa

Rachel's Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 153 reviews

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Destinations:

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Botswana
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Namibia
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South Africa

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Jennie R.
Submitted on 1.11.2024

Our family recently returned from a wondrous trip to South Africa that was planned with great assistance from Zicasso’s tour operator. South Africa really has it all – stunning scenery; tons of wildlife (lions and penguins!); friendly, creative people; beautiful art, music, and culture.

It isn't easy to please everyone when your kids range in age from kindergarten to tween and teen, but our travel agent came through! For example, my teen appreciated our time at the hotel, which opens into the mall at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town – he liked being able to have some independence to roam and explore.

I had a first-choice safari preference that was initially unavailable. Our agent kept checking back until space opened up for us. I also appreciated her patience with the many changes, tweaks, and requests I made to our itinerary along the way. We loved the tour and transfer service she partnered with in Cape Town. Even our transfers were informative mini-tours and we loved getting to know our guides. We really appreciated her suggestion to visit the Grootbos Nature Preserve and loved our gorgeous accommodation and our hike through an ancient milkwood forest.

Our travel agent was immediately responsive to my communications when I was on the ground and able to make some last-minute adjustments to our schedule right around Christmas, which went above and beyond. I felt comfortable and safe in her hands, and would highly recommend Zicasso's travel partner to anyone looking for a trip of a lifetime in stunning South Africa.

Travel Agent Kate in New Zealand

Kate's Travel Agency

4.9

 Based on 85 reviews

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Destinations:

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Australia
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Cook Islands
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Fiji
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New Zealand
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Samoa
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Tyler W.
Submitted on 2.29.2024

Our Zicasso travel agent was wonderful. I was impressed with how fast she reached out to me and with the questions she asked about what we wanted out of our trip, our budget and how it should be used, and our priorities. Our trip itinerary was wonderful to start with and easy to adjust to make it perfect!

Our trip went by without any problems and I always felt confident knowing I had phone numbers and our travel agency in case something went wrong. I also felt more confident having travel insurance.

Some of our tours were canceled because of the weather and I easily got the refund for those. We had fun, high-yield activities that were touristy, while also doing some "off-the-grid" things away from most people. I enjoyed both. Transportation was always thought about, which was great.

I was very happy with Zicasso's travel partner and will definitely use them for future travel!

Travel agent Rachel in Costa Rica

Rachel's Travel Agency

5.0

 Based on 21 reviews

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Destinations:

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Belize
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Costa Rica
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Guatemala
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Mexico
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Panama

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Nancy P.
Submitted on 1.3.2024

We have just returned from an amazing trip to Guatemala and Belize. Every part of the trip was wonderful, from the seamless travel and transfers to the lovely food, the fascinating range of experiences, the knowledgeable guides we connected with along the way, and so much more.

Zicasso's travel partner listened carefully to our requests and interests, and every detail was addressed to perfection. We had a wonderful mix of active adventure (volcano hike, kayaking, snorkeling, etc), culinary delights, cultural immersion, and ancient exploration (the ruins of Tikal). What's more, our travel team was communicative, checking in with us a couple of times along the way, and highly responsive (on the one or two occasions we had minor questions, we got almost immediate responses).

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