Ladatco Tours
Custom Designing Pampered Adventure since 1966
LADATCO Custom Designs South America, the Falkland Islands & Antarctica. Here are 5 reasons to travel with LADATCO: 1) 50+ years of Destination Knowledge & Experience 2) Been There/Done That - We are destination specialists 3) Custom Designed/Tailored to Fit - LADATCO's only travel style 4) Before You Go - Customized Pre-Departure Information 5) On the Road - hands-on care & individual attention At LADATCO, we elevate the Experience of travel...beyond the ordinary...to the level of Pampered Adventure
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By: RBW
Reviewed on: 23 Jan 2014
Our vacation to Costa Rica was wonderful. All guides and drivers were top notch and we never had to wait for anything. I would book again using Ladatco Tours.
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By: travel bug
Reviewed on: 20 Apr 2014
We have traveled to South America on several occasions and have used Ladatco (Michelle) to set up our tours/itineraries. We have always felt like we saw the MOST interesting things that were especially geared for the interests of our group members. We also think our schedules have made the most use of our time, money and logistics. I highly recommend Ladatco to plan a South American vacation.
Travel Advisor:
Deborah Bush
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great guides
By: andi 007
Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2015
they were friendly/ very knowledgeable and flexible
Travel Advisor:
Deborah Bush
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No direct contact therefore hard to rate
By: the other guy
Reviewed on: 21 Jul 2015
A middle man and therefore hard to rate.
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excellent job
By: t and d
Reviewed on: 20 Dec 2015
Hotels and airline arrangements worked well. Two flight delays. Guide on Easter Island was excellent and we received an extra tour the day we arrived that was not on the plan but was very welcome.
Travel Advisor:
Jamo Ladd
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Chilean and Argentinian arrangements
By: Ed
Reviewed on: 21 Feb 2017
Sports Tours of Santiago provided a great guide, Alvaro Gonzalez, and the hotels and resorts were wonderful. I appreciated them negotiating reasonable single supplements for the accommodations.
Travel Advisor:
Linda Van Buren
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Ladatco midde person
By: Charlie
Reviewed on: 11 Feb 2017
We had no contact with a Ladatco rep. They provided services to our travel agent and we were happy with the result.
Travel Advisor:
Deborah Bush
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Quito
By: anonymous
Reviewed on: 27 Mar 2017
They planned a terrific itinerary, the guide was fabulous, helpful and full of knowledge about the area and the people.
Travel Advisor:
Kip Abbott
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PERU
By: NANCY S
Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2017
THEY WERE ALWAYS ON TIME AND VERY FRIENDLY AND INFORMED ON HISTORY AND OUR INTINERY. THE DRIVERS WERE EXTREMELY GOOD. THE GUIDES MADE ALL OUR ADVENTURES WELL INFORMED.
Travel Advisor:
Vivian Paesano
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Galapagos and Ecuador Trip - 2017
By: Jan
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2017
Very good trip and service. Was where they needed to be at all times. Provided very good drivers and guides, spoke English well, wee flexible with our desires, and gave us consistent guides that got to know our family.
Coordinated well with our overall trip planner. Trip was great and the guide provided a lot of local color with our trip -- as sometimes we like to go off the beaten track and experience more local places.
Perfect fit for our family.
Travel Advisor:
Nancy Macleod
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Macchu Picchu and Galapagos
By: The Johnson's
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2017
Ladatco did a great job putting together our trip. Our local guides were really great. The Gourmet Food tour in Lima was a wonderful way to start our trip! One of the owners, Samantha, was our guide and gave us a culinary experience to remember. Our guide, Ramiro, with Metropolitan Tours, was so knowledgeable and so passionate about Peruvian history and the time of the Incas! we really enjoyed our time with him and learned so much from him. The visit to the Quillot village was an experience we will never forget. And, of course, Macchu Picchu and the other Incan ruins were awe-inspiring. The second Ramiro, in Quito, was another wonderful guide.
We loved our hotels and wished we had more time to enjoy the amenities of Hotel B in Lima, the Sol y Luna in the Sacred Valley and Casa Gangotena in Quito.
The Petrel is a beautiful small ship with an excellent crew. Our naturalist, Nico Andrade, was just great. He was knowledgeable, funny and kept us busy! The food was just OK.
Travel Advisor:
Linda Van Buren
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Local travel
By: Susu
Reviewed on: 06 Jan 2018
Wonderful guides. Thorough. We were well taken care of.
Travel Advisor:
Rochelle Lieberman
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Peru December 2017
By: Roger
Reviewed on: 12 Jan 2018
Very well put together
Travel Advisor:
Joanne Meyer
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Peru
By: Doug
Reviewed on: 28 Apr 2018
Our guides were incredibly knowledgeable and very helpful for us not only enjoying our time in Peru, but understanding this beautiful country full of so much mysterious history.
Travel Advisor:
Molly Reidel
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By: jim
Reviewed on: 19 Jun 2018
Excellent company to work with
Very helpful - great contcts
Travel Advisor:
Joanne Meyer
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Ladatco Tours
By: Karen
Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2018
We had to cancel our Ladatco tour so I cannot comment on anything except the scope of the planned activities and the professionalism and assistance provided us as we had to change our plans and return to the US. The tour activities which were planned covered a broad range of interests -- antiquities, food, art -- in Lima and Cuszo. The Marriott hotel in Lima was first-rate in all respects. The assistance provided to us as we had to cancel the tour and return to the US because of illness was exceptional. We were escorted through check in by a person provided by Ladatco tours who ensured my husband had a wheelchair and an escort that took us through the Lima airport security and right to our gate.
Travel Advisor:
Jay Johnson
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Learned a lot
By: Sooty
Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2019
We enjoyed he tour guides. They were very knowledgeable and fun!
Travel Advisor:
Vivian Paesano
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Tina
By: Tina
Reviewed on: 23 Sep 2019
Would highly recommend Ladatco Tours. Our trip to Peru turned out to be a trip of a lifetime. Well packaged, interesting locations/sites, wonderful accommodations and exceptional tour guides and drivers with Metropolitan Touring! Private excursions is the way to go!
Travel Advisor:
Janet McLaughlin
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Ecuador/Galapagos
By: Kathy S
Reviewed on: 05 Jan 2020
Ladatco connected us with Metropolitan Touring, based in Quito. Our land guide, Gabriela, and driver, Carlos, gave us great tours of Quito and Otavalo. We especially enjoyed meeting the indigenous Andean pan flute maker and weaver. The crew of the Isabela II made us feel welcome and comfortable on board. The 3 Galapagos naturalists (Dennis, Nancy and Christopher) were very knowledgeable. It was a treat to learn about the flora and fauna from them.
Travel Advisor:
Carolyn Greenberg
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Ladatco was great
By: Tom
Reviewed on: 12 Jan 2020
Ladatco made sure our trip was perfect. They were so good that we didn't even know all the behind-the-scenes work they did, but we know they did it because all the hotels were arranged, all the transportation was handled, and all the tours, drivers, and guides were perfect. The main guide assigned to us was very knowledgeable and spent 5 days with us. He was a great asset.
Travel Advisor:
Nancy Macleod
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Padagonia
By: Lucy
Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2020
Rosita is fantastic! This is our third trip using her in S America and she is extremely thorough and detailed on our travel. She is grown to understand what we enjoy during travel and is very helpful and accommodating
Travel Advisor:
Vivian Paesano
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South American Adventure
By: CherryB
Reviewed on: 05 Mar 2020
They were marvelous. We loved the guides and tours arranged in both Iguazu and Buenos Aries.
Carlos Barros, our guide in Iguazu, not only introduced us to the history and majesty of the falls but educated us on the flora and fauna of the surrounding rain forest.
Elizabeth Georges showed us Buenos Aries from top to bottom in three days and became a friend. Though she was scheduled with another tour group she came by our hotel to see us off on our last day.
Travel Advisor:
Mary Porter
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Catherine's Choice
By: Ashley
Reviewed on: 01 Dec 2022
Catherine has never failed to work with in-country partners to give us a great travel experience. Ladatco provided excellent local guides and hotels.
Travel Advisor:
Catherine Conn
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BEST guides and tours!
By: cathydmcd
Reviewed on: 15 Feb 2023
Although we didn't work directly with the Tour Company in setting up the trip, we reaped the benefit of their work! EVERY tour guide and driver showed up on time, knew what they were doing, and were SO knowledgeable about the area! The daily itineraries were organized, but also left room for spontaneity . Great job!
Travel Advisor:
Shelley Dilworth
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Exceptional Experience with Ladatco Tours
By: Anthony
Reviewed on: 22 Jan 2024
Our trip with Ladatco Tours was nothing short of exceptional. Their organization was impeccable, ensuring every aspect of our journey, from travel arrangements to scheduling, was meticulously planned and executed. The seamless coordination of our itinerary meant we experienced each destination without feeling rushed or overlooked. What stood out was how personalized our trip felt. It was evident that Ladatco Tours took the time to understand our preferences and desires, tailoring the experience to match our expectations perfectly. The attention to detail in ensuring every aspect of our trip was considered made our experience truly special. We were able to immerse ourselves completely in the experience, thanks to their expert planning and execution. For anyone seeking a travel experience that is both well-organized and personalized, we highly recommend Ladatco Tours. They have a knack for making a trip not just a journey, but a series of unforgettable moments.
Travel Advisor:
Deborah Bush
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Excellent Uruguay
By: Hiking Patagonia
Reviewed on: 01 May 2024
Ladatco provided transport, lodging and guides from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. Wonderful, personable and knowledgeable guides. Great experience. Highly recommended.
Travel Advisor:
Sherry Wilczewski
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Montevideo, Uruguay
By: Oscar
Reviewed on: 27 Apr 2024
Patricia our guide and Nestor our driver were excellent in every possible way.
Very timely in all the pickups, and showed flexibility when we decided to change the itinerary slightly to visit different spots.
Patricia provided a great perspective on the history and culture of this beautiful country.
Travel Advisor:
Sherry Wilczewski
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Uruguay trip
By: Gdoc
Reviewed on: 29 Nov 2024
I had excellent guides (Santiago and Alvaro) that were very knowledgeable and felt supported by the team with communication through WhatsAp by Cecilia.
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
