Travel Agents

Dear Travel Professional,

Welcome to Southwind Adventures! I'd like to invite you to discover the Andes, Amazon & Galápagos — world-class destinations we love to share with inquisitive travelers.

Southwind is the leading US-based tour operator specializing in South America. We have over 17 years experience hosting thousands of satisfied customers on distinctive, personalized journeys throughout the continent. Southwind is committed to working with you to help your clients find an adventure that is just right for them, from deluxe natural history cruises in the Galápagos to wilderness trekking in spectacular Patagonia — with more than 30 programs in between.

Come join one of our programs yourself and find out what makes traveling with Southwind special.

Saludos,

Why Southwind?

• We are the South American Experts! We began as an inbound tour operator in Peru in 1979 and have two-and-a-half decades of experience hosting individuals, families and groups throughout the continent! We are established leaders of nature, cultural and adventure tours in South America.
  
  
• We pay competitve commissions on base land costs for all our regular and custom programs. Review our agency sales policies.
  
  
• A Southwind Adventure offers the Best Value! If you compare our small group size, high quality tours and personalized service with that of other high quality, well-known companies, you'll find that our programs provide the best value for your clients' vacation. In addition, we offer money-saving early bird discounts up to 10% of land costs!
  
  
• We will help you find the right trip for your clients! We know the Andes, Amazon & Galápagos intimately. Our Travel Consultants can help match your clients' interests and abilities to the perfect Southwind Adventure, or we can design a private trip for as few as 4-6 travelers.
  
  
• Details count to make a Southwind Adventure more than just a tour! Southwind will go beyond the surface to give your travelers an insider's perspective. Whether it's eating boiled potatoes in a Quechua farmhouse, playing volleyball with village children, or watching the full moon rise at Machu Picchu, our staff goes the extra mile to assure that your clients have the best possible travel experience!
  
  
• We have served travelers from all over the US and Canada! Our list of satisfied adventurers continues to grow. Please let us know if you or your clients would like to speak with some of our former travelers or group organizers and we will gladly send you specific references.
  
  

Our Mission

Southwind Adventures provides clients with the highest levels of personal service, quality and value in their travels. We operate our trips in a responsible and professional manner, respecting nature and local cultures while sharing the benefits of ecotourism with our host countries. We offer programs that are safe, congenial and educational, rewarding our clients with authentic experiences that open heart, mind and spirit to the wonders of South America.

Let's Work Together

Solid business partnerships are not formed overnight. We realize agents are looking for a reliable tour operator, someone they can count on to work with them long-term. We are eager to prove ourselves, earn your trust, and gain your business.

• Provide a brief introductory telephone training for agents interested in learning more about Southwind Adventures and our destinations.
  
  
• A Southwind representative can attend a client night at your agency to speak and make a slide presentation to prospective travelers.
  
  
• Provide press releases and images for agency newsletters, flyers and other marketing materials. Southwind maintains a library of 10,000 images.
  
  
• Provide discounts to Certified Travel Consultants or Agents interested in traveling with Southwind. Please join us! Our flexible attitude enables us to on occasion offer fam trips in coordination with agents' main interests and needs.
  
  
• We are willing to partner in travel shows or other promotional events.
  
  

Suggestions as to how we might work better with your agency are always appreciated. Should your travels should bring you to Denver, don't hesitate to give us a call and drop by our office to meet our staff!