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About Class Adventure Travel

 

Following extensive travel in Latin America, the founders of Class Adventure Travel decided to turn their passion into a career. After realizing that the best incoming tour operation in Latin America would result from international teamwork, the founders formed CAT in the hopes of building bridges between cultures and introducing new people to the ever impressive continent of South America. And so, in 1995, Class Adventure Travel was officially established and the groundwork was laid for what has become one of the most trusted and widely known tour operators in Latin America.

The Class Adventure Travel team consists of professional travel experts from the US, Europe and Latin America; all of whom work tirelessly to ensure that the very best services are provided, that all itineraries run smoothly, and most importantly, that all clients return home safely after an extraordinary and unforgettable vacation.

With offices across Latin America, the Class Adventure Travel team is able to keep up to date with the ever changing currents present in South American society. The company's automated internal reservations and administration system helps to set up, organize, and monitor your entire journey. CAT is constantly aware of both you and your voyage; being only a phone call away - 24 hours a day - should even the slightest problem arise.

All tours offered by CAT are carefully designed in order to offer the most fulfilling experiences possible while ensuring that quality of service and exclusivity is maintained at all times. All tours are fully customizable and all offer varying levels of luxury based on the standards one would expect from superior establishments in the US and Europe. CAT is in a continual process of self evaluation and follows the principal that both traveler and host should benefit from Latin American travel.


 
 
 
 

Sales Team

  • Jeremy Clubb Sales Manager

    Favorite Tours
    Cusco and Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Andean and Amazon Adventure

    Favorite Hotels
    Casa San Blas, Casa Andina Private Collection

    Favorite Sites
    The Sacred Valley, Trails to Machu Picchu
  • Jeremy took his first trip to Machu Picchu when he was five years old. He went with his grandfather who kept a sketchbook of local people’s faces, market scenes, and wildlife. This experience instilled in him a love for exploration which he has pursued his entire life thus far. His family back in Florida breed exotic birds and other animals, so he has years of personal experience pertaining to nature. His personal interests include anthropology, archeology, and adventure in any form it may take. He acquired a degree in Spanish and International Business from the Eckerd College in Florida which enabled him to return to Latin America to explore further. After a number of years working and traveling throughout the region in the luxury goods industry, he decided to take a step in the direction that had always intrigued him the most; tourism and adventure travel. Jeremy decided to move to Lima in order to pursue this passion, which in turn led him to CAT travel. His passion for international travel, combined with his commercial background and love for South America, make him the perfect Sales Manager for Peru and Bolivia. He's a great asset to the CAT team and an excellent person to have on board.
 
  • Juan Pablo Travel Specialist - South America

    Favorite Tours
    The Cusco Experience - A Tale of 2 Empires

    Favorite Hotels
    Casa San Blas, Casa Andina Private Collection

    Favorite Sites
    The Sacred Valley, Trails to Machu Picchu
  • Born and raised in Lima Peru, JP has always felt a strong attachment to his home country, as well as greatly enjoying learning from other country’s cultures and customs. He grew up studying at a German high school in Peru and later went on to Purdue University in the United States where he earned a degree in Economics. After graduation JP returned to Peru and traveled extensively around his home country and continent. He has been involved in the travel industry ever since. Being an economist and an adventurer, JP is passionate about development opportunities in Latin America, and strongly believes that travel and tourism can be a major force for good in this process. He is fluent in English, German and Spanish, which allows him to share his passion with people from all over the world. His main hobby is to watch and play sports, especially tennis and soccer, which he tries to play as often as possible. Naturally his dream is to one day see the Peruvian national team play in the World Cup. His other great passion is reading, especially the classics and history. His favorite destinations are the Amazon and Machu Picchu, which he has visited many times over.
 
  • Marcos WolffTravel Specialist - South America
    Favorite Tours
    Highlights of AR/BR - Encounter Patagonia

    Favorite Hotels
    Four Seasons Buenos Aires, Cavas Wine Lodge (Mendoza), Hotel Fueguino (Ushuaia)

    Favorite Sites
    Puerto Madryn, Peninsula Valdez
     
  • Hailing from Argentina, Marcos caught the travel bug young and has explored extensively within the diverse regions of his home country, as well as many other parts of South America. After studying tourism at The University of Salvador, Marcos went on to organize and lead tours all over Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay; he has been doing so for nigh-on ten years now. Often led by his taste buds Marcos is passionate about food, a keen amateur chef, and a fountain of knowledge on local cuisines. Wherever your trip takes you he'll have a tip or two to impart, be it an off-the-beaten-path attraction, his opinion on the top restaurants in Buenos Aires, the best street food in Chile or where to find the ultimate Patagonian lamb house in Calafate. His next great passion, and one that goes well with his first, is trekking. Marcos knows the trails of Patagonia like the back of his hand, as well as many of the top climbing spots, the best coastal paths for nature spotting and the most spectacular glacier trails. Always the explorer and never one to sit still for long (except perhaps over dinner) he likes to discover something new about each destination he visits, be it a recipe, a new hiking trail or a local tradition. Marcos loves meeting new people and sharing his knowledge, his recipes and his enthusiasm for his beloved South America.
 
  • Adam HirstTravel Specialist - South America

    Favorite Tours
    Best of Brazil - Best of South America

    Favorite Hotels
    Pousada Maravilla, Pousada Sitio do Lobo

    Favorite Sites
    Angra dos Reis, Fernando de Noronha
  • Adam has travelled to every continent, lived on three of them, and looks forward to adding as many more countries to his passport as possible. On his first full day in South America he found himself on a beautiful Brazilian beach with a surfboard under his arm. It was a good start. He has experienced almost every one of the established Brazilian highlights, from joining the fiesta at Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival to marveling at the Iguaçu Falls and basking in the sun on the beaches of Bahia. His experience also runs to places more off the beaten path; sleeping in caves while trekking in Chapada Diamantina and lying in hammocks strung between two trees in the Amazon are two such experiences that bring back great memories for him, as do so many of Brazil’s incredible experiences. The hospitality and vitality of the people that can be seen at the festivals and the football matches along with the beautiful and varied nature and landscapes of the country have all instilled in him the belief that everybody should have a Brazilian experience, and he enjoys nothing more that helping others realize their dreams of travelling there. Having also lived in Argentina and enjoyed travelling in Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay, he is well placed to share his knowledge and love of the continent with others.
 
 

Lima Office

  • Lima is a fast-moving capital city, and is home to Peru's main international airport. With nearly all international flights connecting in Lima it is the ideal location for out main Peru office. Located in Miraflores, the heart of Lima's tourist district,
  • the office was the first Global Encounters headquarters on the continent. It is now the center for the entire Peru and Bolivia region with the office managing operations, sales, and finances.
 
  • Matilde MirandaManager CAT DMC - Peru & Bolivia

    Favorite Tours
    Colonial Arequipa, Cusco, Alriplano - Machu Picchu Excursion

    Favorite Hotels
    Lima: Country Club - Colca Canyon: Colca Lodge

    Favorite Sites
    Colca Canyon, Peru - Inca Trail, Peru
  • Matilde Miranda is the Region Manager for Peru and Bolivia - her extensive knowledge of both of these countries, her eye for detail, and her constant quest for perfection ensure that all CAT clients traveling through Peru and Bolivia receive the very best quality and service imaginable. Born and raised in Lima, Matilde feels a deep connection with Peru and neighboring Bolivia and understands the two countries better than most. She initially studied medicine in the Dominican Republic before switching career choice and returning to Lima to study tourism at Cenfotur. Matilde started as a trainee at CAT - her talents however, were clearly visible from the beginning and it wasn't long before she began to take on more and more responsibilities. Matilde is a three time National Champion of the Marinera Nortena and one time winner of the Tondero (both traditional northern Peru dances). Matilde believes that traveling is all about experience, and great travel experiences come from discovering new cultures. She loves her culture and she loves the fact that in her line of work she gets to share it with those who visit her country. Most of all however, she adores spending time with her son Piero. Matilde's energy and warmth make her a fantastic Regional Manager and a valuable member of the CAT team.
 
 

Cusco Office

  • Cusco is the historic capital of Peru and was once the seat of the ancient Inca empire. With its proximity to the Andes, the Sacred Valley and the start of the Inca Trail it is the ideal site for our regional office. The Cusco office is located in front of the impressive Korikancha - The Temple of the
  • Sun - a short walk away from the city's central Plaza. The office manages and coordinates all tours in the region, ensuring the safety and satisfaction of all CAT clients.
 
  • Rossie MezaOperations Executive - Cusco

    Favorite Tours
    Adventure in Cusco - Machu Picchu and Amazon Refuge

    Favorite Hotels
    Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel and Machu Picchu Sumaq

    Favorite Sites
    Machu Picchu and Cusco
  • Rossie was born and raised in Cusco where her passion for travel and tourism started early. In 2000 she graduated as a Professional Tour Guide from the Tupac Amaru Institute, and went on to complete courses in English at the ICPNA Institute. Rossie then began giving guided group tours, her first being along the famous Inca Trail. Rossie also traveled extensively around the United States improving her knowledge of the country, as well as fortifying her English language skills. She knew that the experience would hold her in good stead for her career in tourism by helping her to communicate and share her culture with more people. Rossie continues to work as a guide as well as functioning as CAT's Operations Executive in Cusco. Rossie loves her work, her country and her culture and concentrates her efforts on providing all visitors with an unforgettable Peru travel experience.
 
 
 

Buenos Aires Office

  • Argentina's capital is one of the largest urban centers on the continent and is home to nearly 13 million people. With all international flights to Argentina connecting in Buenos Aires it is the ideal location for our main office. Located close
  • to the city center, the CAT office is a hive of
    activity. With a friendly and dedicated team, the office manages operations, sales, and finances for Argentina and Chile.
 
  • Silvina Pereiro Manager CAT DMC - Argentina

    Favorite Tours
    Buenos Aires Experience - BA & Iguazu

    Favorite Hotels
    Buenos Aires: Melia Recoleta - El Calafate: Eolo

    Favorite Sites
    Salta, Argentina - Antarctica, Argentina
  • Silvina started traveling with her parents when she was very young. Her fascination with travel grew and she developed a passion for getting to know different places and people. After high school Silvina studied Tourism and Hotel Management in Buenos Aires at the University of Salvador. During her last year at university, she joined an internship program in France where she worked for three months in a hotel. Silvina says that this incredible experience gave her the chance to get to know people from all over the world, and reinforced her love for intercultural exchange and travel. Following her internship in France, Silvina worked in hotels in two of Argentina's most important travel destinations - Puerto Iguazu and Bariloche. Following her graduation she started working for an incoming tour operator in Buenos Aires where she remained for four years before joining Class Adventure Travel where her professional attitude and enthusiasm were well received. Silvina is now Class Adventure Travel's Group Manager. Silvina likes to use her spare time to travel as much as she possibly can, especially within her home country.
 
 

Sao Paulo Offices

  • Brazil is an incredible travel destination and the largest country in South America. CAT's Brazil office is located in the heart of Sao Paulo, the largest city on the continent. With a hard-working and dynamic group of staff, the office in Sao Paulo
  • controls all tours to Brazil, ensuring that itineraries run smoothly and that CAT continually offers the very best that the country has to offer.
 
  • Luciana Alonso Manager CAT DMC - Brazil

    Favorite Tours
    Rio Experience - Beaches of Rio and Buzios

    Favorite Hotels
    Rio de Janeiro: Le meridien

    Favorite Sites
    Pantanal, Brazil - Foz de Iguazu, Brazil
  • Luciana - Class Adventure Travel’s Brazil Manager - was born and raised in Sao Paulo. She graduated from the Paulista University with a degree in engineering after also studying at the Benedictine College in Atchinson, Texas. Luciana has a passion for travel and tourism and it came as no surprise that, after graduating, she decided to get into the tourist trade. Luciana started out working as a tour guide in Disney Land before joining the Jamaican Super Clubs chain and working in resorts across the Caribbean and Brazil. She went on to work in the Corporate Sales sector of a large Inter American travel firm. It was here that Luciana's skills began to flourish and when introduced to CAT’s directors, Bart and Karin, they were immediately impressed with her knowledge of Brazil and her skill in the tourist game. She started working for the company in 2004 and has been an integral member of the team ever since. Luciana recently had her first child and finds mixing her professional development with the joys of maternity to be a constantly rewarding experience.
 
 

Central America Office

  • Anne Doorn Sales Manager - Central America

    Favorite Tours
    Arenal Adventure, the Cloud Forest & the North Pacific Coast , Highlands of Guatemala, Copan, Silk Sand Cayes of Ambergris

    Favorite Hotels
    Cala Luna (Costa Rica), Chaa Creek, cayo District (Belize)

    Favorite Sites
    Antigua, Guatemala. Ambergris Caye, Belize
  • At the age of 18 Anne decided to venture off to Spain in order to learn Spanish. After nine months in the country, she returned to the Netherlands to complete her studies. In 1997 Anne finished two degrees in Tourism and landed her first job in the tourism industry, working for Pegasus Travel in Peru. It was there that she first fell in love with South America. In 1998 Anne began her tenure with Angeli Travel in the Netherlands. As a Sales Manager at Angeli she specialized in tailor-made trips to Africa and Latin America. Anne's adventurous nature brought her back to Latin America in 2008 and soon thereafter into the fold at CAT. Her ability to take on new tasks and juggle a seemingly endless amount of details is truly astonishing. CAT came to rely heavily on Anne very soon after she joined the team in 2008, and she has never failed to deliver. Anne has lived and worked in several countries, and across several continents, including Asia and Africa, as well as her home country of Holland. Her well-rounded and experienced background always serves as an important touchstone for both CAT and our clients.