American Excursionist

Virtuoso On-Site, USA DMC, for the entire United States (including Alaska and Hawaii)

American Excursionist

American Excursionist is a luxury DMC and USA DMC for the entire United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) and the Caribbean offering unique hotel and tour packages. With dedicated staff and excellent rates at luxury accommodations across the region, we differentiate ourselves through our access to unique experiences, experts and guides. Examples include access to museums after hours, tickets to VIP events & parties and meeting unique personalities. We also provide end-to-end client support, including VIP transportation, foreign-language concierge support, exotic car rental, and chartering private jets and yachts.

Insider Tip

We have negotiated the most competitive rates with top 5-star and boutique accommodations which we pass on to you. USA DMC

Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 Dec 2015

 96%
Recommended
27
Reviews

Reviews and Recommendations for American Excursionist

96%

of 27
guests
recommend


Virtuoso Traveler Reviewed

All reviews are from confirmed guests sharing exclusive insights

Sort reviews by

Jazz and Historical Tour

By: Michelle Cantu


Reviewed on: 23 Mar 2018

We took two private tours: one for the historical aspect and one for history of jazz. Both were amazing and would do them again. We were fortunate to have Tyler as a guide and he was top notch. I can’t say enough positive about him: intelligent, personable, knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a private car as well and would recommend that as well.
Travel Advisor:  Cristina Buaas
  Loading comments. Please wait...

Washington DC

By: GG


Reviewed on: 21 Apr 2018

Absolutely delightful...it was a treat for us four women...our driver, Cesar was soooo nice to us and helpful in everything we asked of him...He was very knowledgeable about the city and sights...always punctual when picking us up...he was a real gentleman...I will recommend him to any of my friends traveling to that area....thank you very much for making our trip very special...
  Loading comments. Please wait...

LA food tour

By: Chip


Reviewed on: 06 Aug 2018

The LA downtown food tour was superb! Sally with Sixtastes was a great guide! We got excellent food from different cultures while learning about downtown's history. Definitely will do again!
Travel Advisor:  Bowden Sarrett
  Loading comments. Please wait...

Smooth connections

By: Mr.Broadway


Reviewed on: 11 Apr 2019

Complicated connections and layovers went smoothly and on time.
Travel Advisor:  Mark Hoyer
  Loading comments. Please wait...

National Parks

By: MAL


Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2019

They were there for us every step of the way and the guides were very knowledgeable and professional.
Travel Advisor:  John Rees
  Loading comments. Please wait...

American Excursionist was impersonal

By: Prince


Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2019

The three activities planned by American Excursionist were outstanding. There were, however, glitches in payment which we did in advance, but which vendors say they did not receive. We never met a director for American Excursionist which would have made evaluating easier. The pick-ups by vendors were on time, and all vendors were professional.
Travel Advisor:  Laura Young Lampe
  Loading comments. Please wait...

Weekend vacation

By: Dave


Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2019

Very accommodating stay with sufficient activities for a couple who want to see things without exerting a lot of physical effort.
Travel Advisor:  Landa Mauriello-Vernon
  Loading comments. Please wait...

Food tour of Carmel

By: California Dreaming


Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2019

Tracey was our guide and she was just delightful. She guided us through the town of Carmel to our food and shopping stops and as she did that, she gave us a tour of the town along the way. She was warmly greeted by all the shopkeepers and dining establishment owners/staff. They knew her and welcomed us with open arms. Her personality is a great asset to her tour. She is a very smart lady and one we enjoyed spending time with.
  Loading comments. Please wait...

Honeymoon

By: Daniel


Reviewed on: 19 Dec 2019

American Excursionist was incredibly helpful in planning our Honeymoon to Saint Lucia! They helped out with amenities, prices, and transportation. Thanks to American Excursionist, we got some great perks at the resort! Made the the experience an absolute pleasure!
Travel Advisor:  Jeremy Gurvitch

SW National Parks

By: Jeannie


Reviewed on: 03 Jul 2021

Excursionist was “by our side” the time we landed until our trip was completed. Although we didn’t really rely on them because our road trip was planned so well, they always checked in to connect us with our guides and itinerary on the next adventure. They were very reliable and of high quality, working with very experienced personnel. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.
Travel Advisor:  Charlotte French

New England Trip

By: Garrett Family


Reviewed on: 24 Jul 2021

We had a great trip! Would definitely use them again!

National Parks

By: Alan


Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2021

Larry did a wonderful job hooking us up with tour guides at each of the national parks we visited last September. The guides significantly enhanced the enjoyment of our trip. Most of our accommodations we above average. We recommend using Larry and will do so for our future traveling.
Travel Advisor:  Larry Stein

Western trip

By: C&S


Reviewed on: 17 Aug 2021

It was great to have recommendations & accommodations planned.
Travel Advisor:  Laurie Shuping

Trip

By: L


Reviewed on: 20 Apr 2022

Interesting. Enjoyed
Travel Advisor:  Carrie Bradley

National Parks

By: JNM


Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2022

A couple of tours were not on time. The tour guides were given a different time than the one assigned me. Some did not have my cell phone number, but the number of DeRon in Florida. I was given an office number, rather than the cell number of the guide & we could not get in touch. Almost missed my helicopter ride in the Grand Canyon. The guide was given the time of the ride to pick me up.
Travel Advisor:  Stephanie Miller Murphy

Jackson hole trip

By: Linda


Reviewed on: 29 Jun 2022

Very good follow up
Travel Advisor:  Carrie Bradley
Not Recommended

Terrible

By: Dave


Reviewed on: 11 Jul 2022

Suffice it to say that after my last experience with American Excursionist, I will never use them for any trip again. The whole build up to the trip was incredibly challenging with slow response times, inaccurate information, and unprofessional services. -I never had an accurate itinerary -My operator (Daniel) was unprofessional, slow and sloppy. Often he wouldn't respond to messages or phone calls for days at a time. -I received tickets minutes before events were to start and only after my prompting. -In an eleven day trip, there was an issue on all but four. Only after a manager got involved did the last four days of the trip go smoothly. I paid a premium for their services and most certainly will never pay that premium to them again. I have now spoken to several colleagues who have used them previously, all with similar experience. There are other operators out there with much better services and capabilities.

New England Trip

By: Donna


Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2022

Excellent experience with American Excursionist! I’m not certain how to put into words the experience we realized! This way of travel and adventure provides one the ability to explore the world at heights simply not attainable on our own! I truly believed no one could design an itinerary that could ever begin to compare to trips I have personally planned for myself, trips where I’ve spent over a year researching and organizing (because no one would ever know exactly what “my preferences” are!!). I’m sorry to report that until this trip, I’ve truly never experienced 5Star travel in my lifetime! These are professionals who take your individual dreams and make them a reality, a reality that makes your dreams seem dull!
Travel Advisor:  Erica Carr

Wonderful Time

By: David


Reviewed on: 19 May 2023

Awesome. All of of tour guides were knowledgeable and accommodating.
Travel Advisor:  Lynne Adams

Anniversary trip

By: Tammy


Reviewed on: 07 Aug 2023

Our tour guide Ruby was fantastic. I learned a lot in Montreal
Travel Advisor:  Alicia Pacini

Trip to the wild west

By: Ken


Reviewed on: 14 Aug 2023

American Excursionist did a great job. Our guide in Jackson Hole (Mike) and our guide in Yellowstone (Rhiana) were both fantastic. They knew their areas incredibly well. And as a result, we were able to see some of the prettiest scenery and fascinating wildlife in the United States.
Travel Advisor:  Frances Boyce

American excursionist

By: World travelers


Reviewed on: 27 Oct 2023

Josie at American Excursionist was very attentive to us while we were in Charleston. She helped to make our anniversary trip a very memorable trip for us. She checked on us every day and at each event our anniversary was recognized. It was a wonderful experience!
Travel Advisor:  Julie Smothers

Canada trip

By: DAM


Reviewed on: 30 May 2024

Good job with a few issues. Not happy with the hotel rooms and facilities. Very pleased with the tour guides in Montréal and Quebec City. Both were outstanding and would love to see them again..
Travel Advisor:  David Ourisman

Alaska trip

By: Randy ( Raymond) Tischer


Reviewed on: 15 Jul 2024

Everything went as close to perfect as you can get ! I received notices throughout the entire trip with regard to the next step in our adventure. Any question I had dur the trip was responded to immediately.. a great trip that left many along our travels in awe !
Travel Advisor:  Tony Huffman

Out West Bucket List Adventure

By: Herm50


Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2024

This was the first time we used Excursionist and we couldn’t have been happier with them. They promptly answered all of our questions/concerns before our trip, and their responses greatly reduced my usual pre-trip anxiety. We also couldn’t have asked for a better/more thorough personal trip concierge than Martin. He checked in with us daily (sometimes twice a day) to see how we were doing and to confirm our itinerary for the next day, including things that I had set up myself. We only had one tiny snafu which was not even their fault but he took care of it immediately! Otherwise, the trip went off flawlessly, and we had an incredible time!
Travel Advisor:  Eloise Foley

National Parks trip

By: Janetsc


Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2024

American Excursionist planned and customized our trip, but sadly we needed to cancel because of my health concerns. Their knowledge of the parks and suggestions for the trip were very appreciated, it was very easy to work with this company.
Travel Advisor:  Barbara Henkel

Great!

By: AB


Reviewed on: 12 Jan 2025

We had a lovely and memorable time on our trip to Florida and we have American Excursionist to thank for that.
Travel Advisor:  Angie Brandt

Products Offered By American Excursionist

Refine Your Search
Search Entire Site
X
 

    Sustainability

    Our Commitment

    Information to be provided at a later date.