The Americas

“We’re currently in a taxi being driven home, it’s grey, raining and cold. Far from the weather in Costa Rica. Firstly, I’d like to say thank you so much for organising this trip, we loved every minute of it and could have stayed for longer. We can’t wait to tell you all about it! We experienced so much, even an earthquake whilst staying at Paos Volcano Lodge!”

“We went on 8 flights, to 5 countries, stayed at 12 hotels, crossed 3 land borders, and must have had about 30 tours – all of it meticulously planned and executed by Steve at LiNGER. From the very first call to discuss where in the world we should head, to returning home, LiNGER were there with us, ensuring everything just seamlessly fell into place.”

“Steve planned a once in a lifetime trip to Costa Rica for me last year, and it was SO good that it soon turned into a second in a lifetime trip this year too. Steve has such rich knowledge of the places I travelled to. He very quickly understood my brief and details about what I would like and where I would enjoy the most, he compiled an itinerary which was flexible and gave me a series of wonderful options, that we talked though and went through together, and was so helpful and thoughtful in the planning. No detail was left out. My trip was amazing, and Steve knows all the people and places en route which meant that I did not worry about a thing and genuinely looked for to each new destination with total confidence that it would be right. I would not hesitate in recommending Steve and his approach to travel – he really has a wonderful perspective that helps to bring the places you visit to life and gives you an experience to remember.”

“In love with Costa Rica and particularly Playa Chiquita. So many birds and the Beach Suite was pure magic. The guides were all wonderful as were all the activities.”

“It is soooo beautiful I have found my final resting place when I have only weeks left to live! I have found my divine, happy place here. They have upgraded us and we’re busy lying watching the trees change colour minute by minute, jacuzzi to die for, walk to waterfall and then massage before dinner. Tomorrow horse-riding before a jungle walk and jacuzzi then time to weep with a mix of joy and sadness before leaving. I love love love love love love love love love it! Thank you for finding such an undiscovered haven. I might have to extend my stay!”

“Wow… the trip was off the Richter Scale. I don’t know how we will ever be able to top an experience like Ecuador, truly amazing! I speak for both of us when I say that every single experience was great, we wouldn’t have changed one piece of it. The hotels, food, guides, experiences were all unforgettable. We have some limitations in terms of how active we can be but there was always a perfectly acceptable option for us. Ecuador is a beautiful country and is certainly a destination that many people would enjoy.”

“We had an absolutely fabulous holiday.  Everything ran very smoothly and efficiently.  The guides were great and very helpful. 

I think it’s right to say that the holiday definitely had the ‘Wow’ factor in it.  We loved every part.  It was like having 3 mini holidays… Cotopaxi, The Amazon and then to finish with The Galapagos.  All were amazing and we left feeling that we had experienced some of the highlights of Ecuador and its culture.

Thank you very much for all your organising.  You did a grand job!”

“Linger organised a 28 day self-drive trip for myself and my husband in Ecuador. The first week was amazing and went exactly as planned but then I had an accident (unrelated to LiNGER!) and broke my femur. The performance of Linger and their agents in Ecuador went from excellent to outstanding. Their help with all aspects of our emergency from hospitals to our eventual flight home and the inevitable wrangles with our insurers was invaluable and exemplary. It is when things go wrong that the true value of a specialist travel planner really gets tested and Linger won a double first. We cannot recommend them highly enough.”

“Everything worked like clockwork, so no problems at all. And certainly some amazing highlights!”

“We have had a brilliant time in both Bogota and Medellin – the tours were all really well organised and thought through and really fun too. We loved the day in the classic car – a great way to travel round the city in the sunshine and the tropical storm!

The driver of the classic car is such a character! Both May Lin and Maria were wonderful guides and showed us a lot. And so friendly, helpful and kind too. Matteo who drove us around in Medellin was also very friendly and knowledgable. Maria in particular was delightful and took it upon herself to try her best to fatten us up with cheese infused goodies! 

So thank you – it has been a wonderful and memorable trip.“

We had a wonderful time in Mexico City. Our guides were excellent and everything we did was interesting and well organised. The hotel was perfect too, well run, great breakfast and most importantly not really glitzy.

Holbox Island was great as well. It was actually very good for us both to do nothing for a bit! We had some delicious food (very good restaurant recommendations) and did some fun walks around the island. Again, our escort was excellent.