Our South America Travel Specialists

The trip and the service from this travel company were perfect. The whole family enjoyed every part!
I would highly recommend this travel company for your Costa Rica adventure and Zicasso for anywhere else in the world.

We wanted to visit Buenos Aires and Uruguay for a week in June of this year. This is my second time using Zicasso. I had an excellent experience with them for a trip to Switzerland two years ago and wanted to give them another try. I was not disappointed.
I was offered two proposals from local travel experts in South America, both of which were promising. I made the choice because our Zicasso travel specialist was personally familiar with the places I wanted to visit, so he got the nod. I identified the places I wanted to visit and the kind of experiences I wanted to have, and he turned that around with a specific itinerary in a few days, after asking some qualifying questions about hotel, location, and traveling preferences.
For the Uruguay portion of the trip, he partnered with our travel specialist, our concierge for Uruguay and guide for Colonia del Sacramento, and travel through Montevideo.
Our guide for the tour of Buenos Aires was so knowledgeable that describing her that way is quite an understatement, given her mastery of the neighborhoods and their historic, cultural, residential, and shopping aspects. But even better, she had a talent for describing what real life in Buenos Aires was like historically and now.
Our hotel in fashionable Palermo was more than comfortable, with staff inviting us to share their sandwiches and pulling up chairs for the Argentina-Austria match being watched in the lobby. Very hospitable people, which we found everywhere, actually. We did a tango night with dinner and a show that left us speechless at a cabaret in Buenos Aires. We’ve never seen such grace, athleticism, and talent so up close. Bravo!
We reached Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay by ferry and were met there by our travel specialist for a tour (with our driver) of the colonial old city, where she explained how to tell which street or which building was built by the Portuguese or the Spanish during the contentious colonial period by looking at the stone arrangement and roof treatment. We had lunch and a lovely drive along the coast to Montevideo. Along the way, our travel specialist and our driver carefully explained how to avoid getting caught inadvertently by the prevalent speed cameras and be in compliance with local driving practices. Our hotel in Montevideo was our world-class HQ for touring the city, the beaches, and the wine country, before renting a car and driving to Punta del Este and surrounding areas.
From our hotel in Punta del Este, we could cross the road and walk along the beach for long distances. The dining staff greeted us like old friends after the first meal. The car always appeared immediately when we wanted it. The place is also rumored to throw one of the best New Year's parties in South America, but we weren’t there at the right time of year for that. Yet.
Our travel day home included a couple of hours' drive and rental car return (very easy), then boarding the ferry to Buenos Aires for a two-and-a-half-hour cruise. In Buenos Aires, we were delighted to meet up with our guide, who recommended that we spend our few hours until leaving for the airport at an excellent restaurant on the water, and then easily accommodated our need to buy some gifts for family back home. Along the way, he showed us how previous strangers can become good friends in a very small amount of time.
We saw and experienced everything we wanted to on this trip, and then some. It was well organized and scheduled, and the people were terrific. I would strongly recommend these people for traveling in South America. They really know their stuff.  

Zicasso’s travel specialist was great throughout, from listening to our initial ideas to setting us up with the best drivers, hotels, and local tour experts… and, importantly, to be available to assist with questions and changing conditions.

Our Galápagos journey was truly unforgettable and we are incredibly grateful to Zicasso’s travel company, who made every detail seamless from start to finish.
From Quito to the islands, everything was exceptionally well organized, with smooth transfers, excellent accommodations, knowledgeable guides, and a beautifully planned itinerary, which allowed us to experience the magic of each island in a unique way. Every day felt like stepping into a nature documentary.
Highlights included snorkeling alongside playful sea lions, witnessing the incredible wildlife of Genovesa and Española, seeing giant tortoises up close, and experiencing landscapes unlike anywhere else in the world. The balance of adventure, comfort, and personalized care made this trip extraordinary.
A special thank you to the guides and crew for their professionalism, warmth, and deep passion for the Galápagos. Their knowledge and attention to detail elevated the entire experience.
This was not just a vacation. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with awe, beauty, and memories we will cherish forever. We highly recommend this travel company to anyone dreaming of exploring the Galápagos Islands.

Zicasso's travel specialist was such a pleasure to work with! She made my sister’s 40th birthday trip to the Galápagos seamless and hassle-free. All the guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and on time. Communication with her was prompt and thorough, and she even threw in little surprises for my sister. She paired us with another team member in the Galápagos, who surprised us with the most incredible beach picnic!
I highly recommend using this travel company for your next South American trip and look forward to planning with them again!

Fabulous is the word that comes to mind. From the very beginning of the planning process to the end of our trip we felt in good hands. Zicasso’s travel specialist, our direct contact, and her team, including the travel company’s principal, were one text away when we needed them for last-minute reservations at restaurants, tickets to events, or minor changes to our itinerary. In Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Iguazú, the local drivers, guides, and hotel operators were true professionals in every sense of the word.

We had a great experience with Zicasso’s travel specialist. We appreciated the kindness, the regular check-ins, the safety advice, and the constant availability. The planning part was really helpful, but the execution was really what made the difference. We had the reassurance that we were in another country, many miles away from home, and our local connection would go above and beyond to help. The travel specialist immediately understood our vibe and made the appropriate recommendations. We definitely recommend this travel company!