I truly expected to be impressed by Machu Picchu, but I didn’t expect to love the entire Peruvian culture and countryside!! What a fantastic place! Condor Travel was great: guides met us at every leg of our trip, the hotels and planned meals were top notch, we felt pampered and well taken care of. I’ll be booking with Condor Travel again for our next adventure!
I rarely write reviews, but Condor deserves the high praise. We just got back from our trip to Costa Rica (June 2021) and had an incredible time. All the locals where masks and take precautions, so we felt very safe the entire time and almost all the activities are outdoors. I have never used a travel agency before, but I didnt want to have to worry about transportation in Costa Rica and reached out to Condor and worked with Lori Snow. Im so glad I did. She handled everything, and it was the nicest and most relaxed vacation I have ever been on. We ended up rescheduling several times because of the pandemic, and she made it incredibly easy. Anytime we had an issue, we called, and they were super responsive and always helped. It was so nice not having to worry about all the details. I dont think I will ever go back to planning my own vacations.
I just got back from my honeymoon at a Sandals resort in St. Lucia with our travel booked through Lori Snow with Condor Tours & Travel, and we had an amazing time!Lori is so awesome! She helped us navigate the vast world of travel, tailoring our travel plans and arrangements to our specific needs and desires. Lori is a true travel expert and spending less than a minute talking with her youll see that she knows her stuff and that she will be able to really help you.This was my first time using a travel agent and due to my experience of working with Lori I am hooked! Working with Lori saved us time, helped us to get the most for our money, and gave us a wonderful experience that we would not have been able to get on our own.I highly recommend Lori Snow and Condor Tours & Travel to anyone wanting an amazing travel experience, for small and grand occasions, you will be so glad that you worked with them!
Ecuador (Dec 2019) trip by Phil and Gen.Yet again, another superb trip from Lori and the team at Condor. We have done many Central and South American trips with Lori and on this trip we returned to Ecuador. A different excursion. First off to the Galapagos on the Sea Star Domenica. A very nice crusie ship with just 12 of us guests and as many crew. Was an outstanding trip and one that will be long remembered. Private sacious cabin with its own bathroom and big shower. Food was outstanding and was the crew service and guide. I have now selected my own personal beach in the Galapagos. Shame I cant spend more time their.We then concluded with an Ecuadorian land tour at the Cloud Forest lodge. Our room was large comfortable and warm. Barthroom and shower again big and clean. Food was also very good.It was one extreme of the expanse of the Pacific and the Galapagos to the depths of the jungle. Both were so outstandingly different. We were just amazed at how cool the forest can be. The plants and animals were truly gorgeous and the forest scenery stunning.We lived like millionairs for four or five days on the crusie and like Richard Attenborough explorers for another five days on land. We saw animal and plants that you will never see in the US or Europe, and we even hand fed Humming Birds. How cool is that.Outstanding holiday. Would recommend Loris Condor Travel if you dont want to be concerned about collections, transportations, connections and knowledge of the place you visit. All of that is taken care of. You just enjoy what you went to that place for, a vacation/holiday. Enjoy, we did.
We first came in contact with Lori Snow at Condor Tours & Travel at the beginning of the Covid-19 travel, and particularly cruise travel shut down. Lori was able to negotiate with our cruise carrier, even though she did not book that cruise, and secured additional future cruise credit they were not offering us. Lori then booked us on another cruise that we canceled because of Covid-19 uncertainty at our destination. With Lori’s help we selected a cruise we believed would be safer. We booked and were all set to go. Lori contacted us 2 days before our departure (as soon as she was aware of the situation and before we were notified by our carrier) of changes in the embarkation port due to Covid-19. Lori again negotiated with our carrier and we received a considerable upgrade to our stateroom because we were willing to change our travel plans. Lori is professional, friendly, helpful, insightful and dogged in her efforts to fight for her clients. I thought we could do everything on the internet by ourselves, but now I believe that Lori and Condor Tours & Travel will be our go to when we travel again.
The professionals at Condor Tours did a fabulous job organizing our recent trip to Panama. Everything that was suppose to happen happened. Everything went smoothly and enabled our family to have a wonderful time. Their attention to detail provided the ability for us to relax and enjoy every experience. I highly recommend this company for any of your travel needs.
Just got back from a week trip to a Sandals Resort in South Coast, Jamaica. Cindy Mahaffey did a great job of booking our trip and keeping us up-to-date on all the details. The resort was beautiful and staff very friendly and seemed to value us as guests. December was a beautiful time to be there with the resort decorated for Christmas. I would recommend this resort and travel agent for any of your travel needs! Very professional.
I had a great experience working with Pat to plan my travel to Argentina! The trip was so well planned, even beyond what I had imagined! Thank you Condor Tours and Pat for making my vacation stress free and incredibly enjoyable! I would highly recommend using them and will definitely use them for my future travels!
We had a wonderful time in panama with my family. Every detail was taken care of so we could enjoy the trip without worry. Your team did an amazing job. Thank you for planning the trip of our life!!!
Lori and her team of travel pros worked closely and patiently with Us to organize our family trip to Panama. The results exceeded our expectations, and the local tour guides and drivers met every time frame for daily events, and was flexible when we added stops or unplanned activities.
Cindy was absolutely fantastic at helping us get everything organized for our cruise. We changed our plans/dates a few times and she was super responsive and gave us various options. Will definitely use them again!
Condor Tours and Travel put together the best and most memorable trip Ive ever taken. My reasons for visiting Peru were both travel-related and personal. Lori Snow shared my story with all her contacts in Peru and made sure I received an incredible welcome and the most warm and caring customer service I have ever experienced. Peru was a magical place and fulfilled all my expectations. My personal mission was achieved, and I will never forget the gracious people who made it happen.
My family and I had a great time in Panama using Condor Tours recommended attractions. The guide they provided was very helpful and informative. He did not rush at the end of the day. We tried our best to finish the activities timely, but he encouraged us to take our time and really experience the moment. The Pan Canal partial transit was so much better with the organization they recommended. This is my fifth time using Condor Tours for a Panama trip and I would use them again. They really know the area and help get the most out of the time we had.
Thanks to all the staff at Condor Tours for the trip to Panama that you organized for my sister and me.You were so patient and understanding in booking the trip. The logistics, the pace, the excursions were all great. Glenda was a terrific tour guide, very knowledgeable and accommodating. Raul, our driver, was personable, outgoing and super in negotiating around construction closures, rainy weather and potholes. The best part of the trip for me was our time in the rain forest--beautiful scenery and exciting animal sightings. Colon is a bit of a mess. It looks like half the city is under renovation, with buildings gutted and roads torn up. However, with Rauls perseverance, we did see the Washington Hotel and Christ Church By The Sea.It was a pleasure to work with you. I would recommend you and your company most highly and I look forward to booking another trip through you in future.With much appreciation,Emily
We just returned from an Alaskan cruise and Pat was great with booking everything. As first time cruisers, we werent sure what to expect, but she walked us through everything and we had a great time. This was our second trip booked through Pat and Condor - a great experience both times.
As we are moving through these unprecedented times one of the unique highlights is remembering our trip to Italy that we booked with Lori Snow at Condor Tours & Travel last summer. It was our first experience out of the country and Lori and her positive and responsive staff walked us through every step of the process with patience and understanding. Lori took the time to sit down with us face-to-face and talk about the trip, answering all our questions and eliminating all the guess work; everything from luggage to hotel transfers. Lori literally took care of every detail; I remember going online to look at private tour companies and was completely overwhelmed with all the choices! Lori came to our rescue and booked us with Livitaly who provided three absolutely outstanding guides for our three small group tours in Rome: The Vatican, St. Peters Basilica and the Colloseum Underground. Our tour bus guide, Ernesta Fae, from Insight Vacations, was a joy to be around and a wealth of information. As a resident of Italy, we felt like we were touring the country as part of her family. A few days before departure Lori sat down with us and gave us a lovely pouch with all our travel documents organized inside. When we arrived in Rome the transfer driver actually found us instead of the other way around. Every detail was attended to, every question answered and every need anticipated before we left and I now know what a big deal that is, to be able to just sit back and enjoy the experience, the sights, the tastes, the smells, the sounds, without interruption or challenges or anxiousness. Pure relaxation and enjoyment! Lori followed up with us when we got back and it was a great feeling to report only joy, happiness and gratitude for the trip of a lifetime! Before last summer we did not really look at international travel as something that we might want to do every year. Today we are looking forward to our next great adventure with Lori and Condor Tours and Travel. Thank you, Lori, for helping us to think outside the box and to realize the importantance of seeing the world live rather than just pictures. Now more than ever before, I am recognizing just how much I have in common with my fellow citizens of the world. Lisa T - Atlanta, GA
Condor Tours and Travel took great care of us and helped us experience an exceptional honeymoon at Sandals Emerald Bay in the Bahamas. We had to change our wedding and honeymoon date after booking and they were able to help us change our booking workout extra out of pocket expense. We were so prepared and enjoyed every minute of our trip. Will definitely be booking future trips through them. It was literally hassle free.
My wife and I are very happy with the decision to go with Condor Tours & Travel. Capella Marigot Bay - St. Lucia is a paradise that we would not have found on our own. It was the perfect place to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary, and a perfect vacation package for our budget.Lori and Sue took care of everything down to the last detail. They made great suggestions and kindly answered my many questions. Also, before we left, Lori called to wish us a happy trip. Overall, we felt they cared and were concerned about us having a memorable experience and not wanting to book just another vacation package.When we arrived the hotel transfer was already there and ready to go (and they arrived early to transfer us back to the airport). The resort, room and staff all exceeded our expectations. This was truly our best vacation experience to date. I wish Lori and Sue could plan my life!We highly recommend Condor Tours & Travel and very much look forward to booking our next vacation with them!
I love working with Condor Tours and Travel!... They take care of my clients to provide them with the best experience for the best value. I get nothing but rave reviews when my clients return from one or their trips with Condor Tours &Travel and they are great to work with! .. Thank you to Sue, Susan and Lori for making my agency look so good...
Cindy Mahaffey was once again so helpful to us while we were planning our trip to Italy. This was such a complicated agenda and Cindys ability to disseminate and then organize our plan was remarkable. My husband says well never use anyone else. Cindy was able to find options for us and we LOVED them! Thank you so much!!! Where shall we go next...?
We Just returned from a Once in a Lifetime trip to Chile and Argentina. Which now I hope it is not just a one time trip! Lori and her staff put together such a GREAT itinerary, we were met every where and escorted across both countries. English was never a problem with the guides nor the transportation. At all the countries - the guide escorted us to the airport counter and waved good bye as we went through security - what a relief. AS to the trip, we climbed Glaciers, sat on icebergs, drank scotch with very very old ice, rode horses ( poor horse ), rode a fast boat and surfed under the waterfall, met tons of new friends and had an experiences that will be cherished. Somehow I dont feel so old but ready for my next adventure. So where are we going next??? I travel the world with my job and this is truly great service. For sure this group has the expertise to plan the perfect trip.
Lori and her staff have been planning tours for us for over a decade. We have taken multiple trips of a lifetime and sent them other clients. Lori always provides superb service and many times throws in unexpected extras. They know the clients preferences and do their best to plan a trip accomodating them.
Just returned from a week-long visit to Panama City, Panama and environs orchestrated for us by Condor and Lori Snow. After asking us about our interests, she modeled the time there accordingly. As a result of her detailed pre- planning this vacation went without a hitch. We were so grateful to have our weeks events arranged ahead of time. We watched others scurrying around our different hotels trying to arrange their days transportation and tours. We had coupons in hand, professional drivers and guides who were always on time, and we found ourselves relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed our adventures. We hoped to travel soon with Condor and Lori.
ANOTHER GREAT TRIP ARRANGED FOR US BY CONDOR TOURS AND TRAVEL:My wife and I just return from a fabulous trip to Chile which was arranged for my wife and I by Sue Shaffer at Condor Tours and Travel. We were greeted and transported to our hotel by our guide and driver upon arriving at the airport and started our 10-day adventure the following day. We toured in a new 12 passenger van with our local English speaking guide and driver showing us the most beautiful sites while explaining the history of the area during our stay. We especially like having the same crew throughout our stay which allowed for us to build a personal relationship with them during the many hours we spent together. Our next trip will also be arranged for us by Sue. She checks every detail and makes sure everything goes as planned for our next adventure.
Great staff and always takes great care of my wife and I. We have been using them since we got married over 6 months ago and they planned our Honeymoon. Since then they have been our go to travel agent. I have also referred over 10 people to Condor and they have all had a great experience as well. Lori Snow (We are not related) is fantastic and really knows what she is doing.
I used Condor Tours to book a trip to Greece for my wifes birthday. We were traveling with 4 other couples. Pat thought of everything for us The rooms were 5 star on both islands. the ground transportation and flights were all taken care of. Because of Pat and Condor Tours the only thing I needed to do was make sure my wifes birthday was special and it was. This was our first time to Europe. I cant thank Pat enough!
Ive worked with Lori Snow/Condor Tours and Travel for several years booking group trips out of the country for the Gwinnett Chamber. Lori very knowledgeable regarding international resorts, and she is an awesome negotiator when it comes to pricing and concessions with resorts we book. She also incorporates transportation in our bookings with reliable, reputable companies that do an excellent job of moving us from place to place without problems. I cant say enough about the ease of execution when Condor handles our trips. I would highly recommend Lori and Condor for any travel, but especially in the case of international travel.
We just got back from our trip to Rome, Venice, and Paris. Condor Tours did all our planning and it was perfect. It was our first time on Europe and it was all seamless. From our flights to our tours we could not have asked for better service from them. Cindy is fabulous and we will be planning our next trip with them shortly. I wouldn’t use anyone else.
I love Condor Tours & Travel! The staff are so friendly, helpful, professional and quick to respond! I’ve used them 6 times already and look forward to more trips organized by them. Thanks to all of you for a great time every trip!
I highly recommend Condor. I have been dealing with Lori and Sue for the last 11 years. They can tailor a special trip for you and they offer great packages - will be using them again next year!!!!2013 - just back from Thailand. Lori put together the most wonderful package. I experienced and learned so much about the people, culture, etc. Lori will be putting my package to Vietnam for next February - Will def continue using Condor -- thanks Lori and Sue!!!
This is my second trip with Lori and Condor Tours and Travel. Both experiences have been fabulous! The pace of the trip was perfect and included the activities were perfect. I would highly recommend anyone traveling with Lori and her company and I am looking forward to the next trip in my future travel plans!
Choosing a reliable supplier is very important to every travel agent, and that is why I contact Lori for my Central and South America clients. I know that both me as an agent and my client will receive the care and attention before and more importantly, during the trip. It is music to my ears when a client returns home and has had a fantastic and memorable experience. Thanks to Lori and her professional team both in the United States and in South and Central America for their 5 star service.
Lori, Sue and the staff take very good care of us. We have booked two cruises through Condor in the past 3 months and they get us the best rates and even found some onboard credits that we were not expecting. Good email reminders to be sure we are keeping up with deadlines.Thanks. Well be back in touch soon for our next cruise.
Condor Tours and Panama:As a seasoned traveler who normally plans our own trips along with making our own reservations, and because of a lack of enough prior information and short timing, I contacted Lori Snow from Condor Tours. I read some reviews prior to our conversation about Condor and felt comfortable that Lori could set us up properly for a two week 1st time visit to Panama.My wife and I were so thankful that we did. Her recommendations for lodging, places to see, and coordination of transportation and guides was spot on. I discussed with Lori, who had resided in Panama City and had great knowledge of the country, what we wanted to see and do. Within a very short time, our trip was laid out, and all the time that we saved that we would have spent making things happen on the go, gave us peace of mind and allowed for us to do more things on our own.,,Condor was great for us, easy to work with and very professional. We will definitely work with them in the near future.Rich RosenbergMpls
My son, My friend and I booked a fishing/sightseeing trip to Panama through Condpr Tours and Travel. Even though we were in different country and barely spoke the the language every aspect of our trip went smoothly. Every transfer and guide were right on time if not early. They all were so friendly we felt as though we were traveling with close friends. We are already planning our next trip with Condor !
My wife and I wanted to visit Panama for our honeymoon. We picked Panama because I used to live there and wanted to show her where I grew up. In order to do this I wanted a travel agency that knew the place well. Condor Tours and Travel was it. As soon as I contacted them they were very helpful and informative. Every step of the way they were able to answer every question and set us up to do exactly what we wanted. The resort was fantastic and excursions were perfect! I highly reccomend Using Condor Tours and Travel for every trip you need! Thanks Lori!!!
Condor was super professional and thorough in their preparation of our vacation to Costa Rica. They were very helpful in tailoring the experience exactly to what I was wanting to do. Once in Costa Rica, everything they had planned for us went off without a hitch. I will use them again and I urge all to do the same.
Our experience with Condor Tours & Travel, Inc was amazing. Never any worry in either of our minds. Our honeymoon was so perfect and everything was set up way ahead of time and we never had to worry about a thing! Cindy was our agent and took care of EVERYTHING. Even made sure we had the best deal possible! We will definitely be using Condor Tours & Travel for any trip we take.
The Condor Personnel In Peru were truly a great team. They were on time and actually let you know the night before what time we would be met.There were options on signing up for the trip and we chose one of the more expensive ones for good reason. Having traveled over all but Brazil in South America I know that it can be sketchy in many of the countries so this hemisphere. It was supported by Lori and turned out to be GREAT.I would have no qualms on doing another Condor Tour next time I travel that way.Alex
My husband and I booked a great Christmas Caribbean Cruise with Lori. She and her staff were so helpful in asking my questions and assisting us with the details. The cruise was great. It was a wonderful way to spend the holiday.
We recently returned from a trip to Bolivia organised through Condor Travel. We wish to commend them for a putting together an amazing trip where nothing went wrong. The itinerary was full of information about what we were to see and what we needed to take.The accommodation was excellent as were the meals included. The guides were very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and the drivers and their vehicles great. They were always willing to stop for photos and constantly looked for things we might be interested in.The guides spoke good English and quickly picked up on things we were interested in. They were keen for us to try local food and we would stop at local markets to purchase these.We felt it was worthwhile having the extra day at Chalalan. The staff there went out of their way to make our visit special. The meals were amazing. The guide could find even the smallest creature. We have over 2000 photos from our trip to sort.We are thinking of visiting Peru for 2 weeks in September next year and would be interested in what Condor Travel could offer. We will certainly recommend this company to others considering travel in South America.
We had an amazing Panama vacation experiencing many facets of the biodiverse country. Lori and staff took care of all the details, arranging the best tours, restaurants, hotels and guides. We could not have been more pleased with this amazing and unforgettable trip!!!
My starting place for travel. Lori and her staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. The way to go when you want to travel.
My son and I traveled to Panama 1-9 December 2015. He was bornthere and was only three years old the last time he was there. I was raisedin the former Canal Zone and wanted to share in the culture and environmentI experienced. When I won the Condor tour to Isla Palenque, opportunitypresented itself. Lori Snow was quick and responsive to all my questions,cost concerns, and additional time in country following our islandadventure. All our flight arrangements, transit pickups, and theresort/hotel accommodations were awesome. From the rain forest environmentto the incredible canal expansion experience, lifetime memories past andpresent were enshrined in my son and I. Our thanks to all who assisted inmaking this trip possible.
My children and I booked a cruise using Condor Tours & Travel and we were MORE than pleased with the service we received. Sue was so patient with us as we changed plans numerous times - I have no idea how she didnt blow a gasket :-)Our cruise was wonderful and we were very prepared for each and every step of the way because of the wealth of information that Sue sent each of us ahead of time. She was able to book us on a limited view room at an interior room price and the rooms were incredible.We will definitely book with them again!!
Thanks for planning our cruise to Alaska! Your response and follow up was great. We had a blast.
I know Lori and Virgil through the Gwinnett Chamber. Theyre great people, and they visit every place they recommend. When they suggest vacation spots to you, theyve already experienced it for themselves and know that its a great place to visit.
We recently had wonderful visits to Buenos Aires and Santiago, which were pre and post extensions respectively for our South America Cruise around Cape Horn and in Patagonia. Lori and her staff were outstanding in setting us up with excellent tours and great hotel locations. We had memorable experiences owing in no small part to their recommendations and professional handling of arrangements, including our air travel. We look forward to future opportunities to work with Condor Tours & Travel and strongly recommend them to other travelers looking for special personal assistance with these areas (among others)...Emily and Paul Schwab
We worked with Cindy to book our honeymoon to Punta Cana. She was amazing everything was handled ahead of time and went perfectly while we were there . We will definitely be using Cindy at condor tours and travel again !
We recently booked a week-long tour of Peru with Condor Tours and Travel, Lori Snow, CEO.We arrived in Lima and discovered that there had been a bit of confusion on our arrival time. There was a Condor Tours agent there holding up a sign with someone’s name (not ours) on it. We went up to him and gave him our names. He immediately got on his phone and called his office. He told us not to worry that he would take care of things. AND HE DID! In about 10 minutes he came to us and said he would be our driver. He took us to our hotel, came inside, and assisted us with registration. It was great that a Condor Tours rep assumed responsibility for our situation and something that could have turned into a serious challenge instead was a very worry-free, pleasant experience.From Lima, we flew to Cusco. We were picked up at our Lima hotel by a Condor Tours rep, taken to the airport, given our boarding passes, taken to the appropriate window to check our bags, and escorted to the security area and told “buen viaje!”In Cusco, we were again met by a Condor Tours rep and taken directly to our hotel and assisted with registration.As each day’s activity, tour, hotel, or bus/train ride came about, there was a Condor Tours rep there to assist and coordinate. Any problems that might have arisen (and there were none, actually) were taken care of promptly and with efficiency. All the Condor Tours reps were most pleasant and were very happy to show us their country and went out of their way to make sure our trip was worry free and satisfactory on every level.At the end of the tour, we realized that we had never, in all our travels, had such a problem-free vacation! And, just so you know, ALL of the guides spoke perfect English.And, of course, it was due to the organization, efficiency and expertise of the folks at Condor Tours and Travel.Kudos to Condor Tour and Travels!
The peace of mind when traveling on a trip pre-arranged by Condor Tour and Travel is invaluable. South Africa was my second experience after South America. Both trips went off flawlessly.
Lori Snow and her staff know Central and South America intimately. They can answer any and all questions about the destination and will plan and execute an excellent, customized itinerary according to your wishes.
Just completed our fifth tour with Condor Tours and Travel. A wonderful visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine in Mexico. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and professional. All members of our churchs pilgrimage to this shrine were amazed at the services, hotel and visits to Cuernavaca and Taxco at a price point that was less than half of competitor pricing. Thank you Condor Tours and Travel.
My wife and I booked our honeymoon to San Francisco through Condor - and everything went according to plan. Lori and Sue were extremely helpful and we will most definitely be booking through them again in the future!
My husband and I usually plan our trips on our own, but with back-to-back international trips approaching, we did not have time to plan our week in Patagonia. It involved multiple day tours and transfers and we simply didn’t have the resources to efficiently coordinate them. That’s where Condor came in- all we had to do was give them our desired schedule and tours, and they customized the trip for us including hotels and flights. Even if we hadn’t known which tours were available, they would have been able to suggest the best tours for us at each destination. Our trip with Condor started in Buenos Aires where we received all of our travel vouchers and tour provider names. Everything went without a hitch and all tour operators and transfer providers were professional and friendly. Further, the hotels were exactly what we requested (moderate level hotels). It was wonderful to get to Patagonia and enjoy the worry-free trip since everything was coordinated for us with reliable providers. Thanks Condor!
I have been on six tours with Condor Tours and Travel, Inc. They have all been in central and South America: Panama, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, Belize, and most recently Costa Rica. They have all been wonderful. Since our most recent trip to Costa Rica was in the time of COVID requirements, I need to mention how safe we felt and how organized were our local contacts in Costa Rica. We were concerned about getting the negative COVID 19 test in order to return to USA, but our local driver (arranged by Condor Tours) accompanied us to the lab, translated for us, and even picked up the printed documents for us that were needed to present at the local airport. Also, all the people we interacted with were conscious of and obeyed all the COVID safety protocols and precautions. Local affiliates are always available to help with any snags you might encounter. As on all our Condor travels, all transportation was provided and connections were always on time and seamless. The accommodations were wonderful and spacious. The various guides were extremely knowledgeable, and for me that was the most important part. I highly recommend Condor Tours and Travel to anyone traveling to Central or South America.
The crew at Condor did a great job setting up our NCL cruise and getting the best deal for us. They even negotiated an upgrade to a room with a porthole at no additional charge!
Pat handled our arrangements & her attention to detail & guidance helped make our European vacation a fabulous experience. I for sure would use Condor in the future.
Condor Tours with Lori at the helm makes for a memorable trip. I was raised in the PanamaCanal Zone and wanted to see the work on the new locks and to show my husband where I spent my first 18 years. After winning the trip at my High School reunion Lori listened and quickly responded, tailoring the week to accommodate our interests. Also, staying at theGamboa Rainforest Resort, loving the tour on Gatun Lake and going to El Valle was exciting, delightful and very relaxing. Even at the last minute Lori added a side trip to Miraflores Locks Museum. The basic structure of using vouchers and private drivers is a good arrangement. Our tour guides were the best, very attentive, fun to be with and full of interesting facts. We applaud Condor Tours, Lori and her staff - they come well recommended. Plans are brewing for another trip in the future!
Ive just returned from a fabulous trip to the Galapagos Islands and Mach Pichu organized by Lori Snow, Condor Tours & Travel.All was worry free. Her experience with Latin America was wonderful in the choices made for accomodation and logistics.While in the Galapagos Islands we traveled and stayed on the a 16 person catamaran, The Seaman Journey. The crew were so attentive, I felt like a celebrity! This is the only way to see the Islands. Food was delicious. The guide, Geoffrey Herrera was knowledgeable, humorous, and professional. He domonstrates a passion for the environment and wildlife which tends to rub off on all aboard. The whole trip was fantastic.
My boyfriend and I visited Thailand during Loi Krathong - Festival of Lights. Lori and Pat made sure our entire trip was organized and exciting from the time we landed to the time we departed. While in Thailand we visited Bangkok, Chaing Mai, and Phuket. We experienced great personal service from the tour guides and our excursions were top of the line. I recommend using Condor Tours & Travel if you want a hassle free, well crafted and luxurious vacation.
I booked a private tour of Peru with Condor. Trip was amazing and Peru is wonderful. We started in Lima then spent two days in the Sacred Valley followed by Machu Picchu and then Cusco. EVery part of the trip was terrific, well planned with terrific guides and coordination. Obviously Machu Picchu was stunning. Lori included many incredible places on our itinerary that I would not have been on my radar. The salt mines in the Andes were terrific and stunning. Cusco is a beautiful city. And I wish we had more time there but I was also ready to get home. Such a beautiful city though and so much to see and do. I would highly recommend Comdor if you are considering a trip to Peru. Very professional. Terrific planning, itinerary and coordination.
Very helpful in planning our recent trip to Panama. We were referred by someone who grew up in Panama who also used Condor to book her trips back to Panama.
My husband and I recently returned from an awesome 11 day Cuba trip that Lori customized for the 2 of us. The charter flights to and from Cuba were timely and comfortable. We traveled under a General License people to people Visa throughout Western and Central Cuba. Our travels took us to Santa Clara, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Varadero and ended with a 4 night stay at the famous and historical Hotel Nacional de Cuba in Havana. The beaches in Santa Clara and Varadero are beautiful; clear blue water and powder white sand. Our English speaking tour guides and private drivers were always punctual and extremely knowledgeable about the sites we visited.Some of the trips highlights included a tour given by the chef of a Culinary School followed by coffee with he and his staff; a visit to a fire station; eating at local paladars (private, family owned restaurants) where the owners always visited with us and tours of historical sites of the Cuban Revolution. Being Ernest Hemingway fans, we visited the Havana hotel room where he spent much time writing, his finca in the countryside and his favorite bar/restaurant where he was inspired to write The Old Man and the Sea. The Tropicana Cabaret in Havana is a must see; open air, under the stars, beautiful costumes, spectacular dance routines.All the hotels, with the exception of Brisas in Trinidad, are 4 Star; very comfortable, good service, delicious food and great location. Glad we took an alarm clock because a clock in the rooms was the exception. Cobblestone streets and uneven pavement made walking difficult so a good pair of walking shoes is a must. Our American issued credit cards were not accepted but dollars were easily exchanged at hotels for Cuban Cucs. Nor did our cell phones work but for a fee, internet access is available at hotels.We are so glad we went to Cuba now. The country and culture are very interesting; it was like going back in time to the 1950s and 60s. Traveling the countryside was an experience and could be a bit slow. The Cuban mode of transportation is walking, biking, motor scooters, horse drawn carts and classic cars. The Cuban people are very friendly, welcomed us to their country and look forward to improved relations with the United States. We highly recommend this Condor Tours & Travel trip.
Cant wait to take my dream trip.
Our experience with Condor Tours & Travel was a pleasant one. They are professional, well organized and knowledgeable. When we arrived at the airport we did not have to wait much. The driver from Gamboa was already there waiting for us. Overall, the tour guide from Recontur was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We had Ms. Connie on our way back from the Sheraton Bijao in Santa Clara Beach area and for our Tours in the Panama City and The Miraflores Locks.We also enjoyed the Monkey Island Jungle Boat @ the Gatun Lake with Mr. Carl from Jungle Land Tours and his Floating Lodge and the kayaking adventure. We did not know what to expect. We had a blast and the lunch was very tasty. The Panama Canal Tours were interesting and we had a great view and we were able to see the ships passing through and enjoyed the lunch too. We also stayed at the Sheraton Bijao in the Santa Clara Beach Area, but we wished we had more time to visit other areas of the country side (Interior) and the Highlands of Chiriqui. We will have to plan another vacation. We recommend Condor Tours and Travel for your next adventure.
Condor Tours was absolutely phenomenal to work with. Out 12 day trip to the country of Panama was everything we wanted and more. Everything from a luxurious stay at El Otro Lado in Portobello, an adventurous time at the Gamboa Jungle Resort to the wonderful hospitable boutique hotel, Las Clementinas in Panama City......Condor Tours made sure our stay was memorable.Lori and her staff made sure we had many options available at different price points and they did one thing that most people do not do. They listened!..... She asked what our expectations were and she set out to meet them...... Condor tour surpassed them! Thank you... We look forward to more trips!
We just returned home from a trip that Lori helped me plan. The first part of our trip was in Panama. After speaking with Lori we decided to stay in the Gamboa Rainforest Resort for several days. Lori coordinated the transportation to get us there as well as 3 different tours while we were there - a trip to the Emberra Indians, a jungle boat ride on Lake Gatun, and an ariel tram ride on the resort of the property. After the time in Gamboa we transfered to Panama Ctiy. I had arranged our hotel but Lori rx. 2 tours in the city as well as a Partial Canal transfer. We were very pleased with all of our experiences. The driver and tour guides were excellent. The one issue that developed was resolved within minutes. We were very impressed. We did attend a cultural dinner show that we felt was not necessarily something we would rx to others. After our time in Panama we headed to a pre-planned cruise, transportation organized by Condor. Lori arranged a trip for us in Cartagena, and made a suggestion for a tour in Bonaire. We were pleased with both experiences.The vouchers worked well for us. There were never any problems with any of the tour providers.The individual tour guides were informative, helpful, on time, and delightful.There were 4 couples, each paying individually. This proved to be no issue. This made it easier for us.I would happily use Condor Tours and Lori for another trip.
Great travel agent and easy to work with