Erin Correia
Correia's local connections take visitors with an interest in sustainability and conservation behind the scenes. She once set up a tour of the Galápagos Ecological Airport — the first in the world to run exclusively on solar and wind power — and arranged a rare talk with the scientists at the Charles Darwin Research Station. She knows that travelers are more educated on destinations than they ever have been in the past, which explains why Correia uses her years of experience and on-the-ground experts to suggest trips that can't be found anywhere else. This Galápagos expert makes a point of working with outfitters that give back to the local communities and can arrange for visits to less-populated areas for the best wildlife viewing.
"Our locally-owned and operated office in Quito, Ecuador is incredible at connecting travelers with the local culture and history," she says. "In the Galápagos, we support ship operators that give back to the local communities and visit less-populated areas." Her specialty extends to Peru as well. On a past trip, she arranged rainforest bird-watching to spy macaws, toucans, and parrots, tropical fruit tastings at a working jungle farm, and even a llama trek.
ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES: Antarctica, Patagonia, and Peru
Languages Spoken: English
Minimum Daily Spend: From $400 per person per day
Trip Planning Fees: None
Contact Info
erin.c@adventure-life.com | 406-540-1904 | Missoula, Mont.
Testimonial
"I found Erin two years ago when I was starting to plan the first of two trips to South America. My travel has changed 100 percent because of her. First, her knowledge of each location is intimate, detailed, and deep. It is combined with an absolutely infectious excitement and enthusiasm for each location. Erin helps you plan, but also dream. I also feel that her ability to truly listen and hear what it is you're seeking, and tailor accordingly is first-rate. These skills make Erin a wonderful companion in the travel planning process. I felt as if she truly knew me, and every suggestion was tailored to who I was as a person and a traveler. I can honestly say that the best trips I have taken are the ones that Erin has planned with me. She is someone who has gone off to see the world in her own life with passion and excitement, and is now sharing that with her clients. How lucky we are!" - Carol G.