At AdventureWomen, our trips are transformative journeys, filled with empowering experiences emphasizing lifelong connections made with fellow travelers. These trips would not be complete without our Ambassadors and without the leadership of our incredible guides whose deep regional knowledge enhances each trip to create truly meaningful experiences for all of our guests.
Providing extensive knowledge and expertise for each of the 65 destinations we travel to, our guides prioritize fostering deep and meaningful relationships. They don’t just show you the sights—they share personal stories, culture, and history, enriching your journey with authenticity and warmth.
Each Adventure Women trip is supported by a guide – find out more about a few of our incredible team and how they’ll support YOU in your next adventure!
INTRODUCING JUANA
Meet her on Galapagos: Wildlife Cruise by Private Yacht
Background: Juana grew up in Ecuador and attended university in Quito, where she received a degree in Ecology. She spent much of her time outdoors after university, getting involved in scuba diving, kayaking, and surfing. She later returned to university in Quito to receive a degree in tourism and guiding in the Galapagos.
Her Guiding Style: Having guided visitors in the Galapagos for many years, Juana is one of the best in her field and is loved by all who meet her. Through all of her trips, she emphasizes the importance of nature conservation, leaving guests with an abundance of appreciation for wildlife. The vastness and depth of her knowledge about flora and fauna is truly amazing.
Her Passions: Juana has dedicated much of her time to climbing, teaching and leading expeditions, as well as founding two of her own clubs. Connected to her natural environment, she also enjoys doing walks and hikes barefoot.
She loves working with AdventureWomen, and is inspired by the energy of women’s travel groups and the guests she meets. Juana shares that, “something magical always happens during AdventureWomen trips.”
INTRODUCING ERLA
Meet her in Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice
Background: Erla is a professional tourist guide (Iceland Tourist Guide Association) and a keen gardener.
Her Guiding Style: She knows her ways around the highland and is not afraid of driving a super truck or really any other kind of vehicle! She loves to sing, has a brilliant sense of humor and loves to explore the Icelandic outdoors with our guests, friends and family. Erla knows lots of hidden places in Iceland she would love to share with you!
Languages She Speaks: English, Norwegian, Icelandic.
INTRODUCING MARTA
Meet her on Camino: Hiking the Portuguese Way
Background: Marta was born in Madrid, Spain, but following her wanderlust she lived in several cities in Spain and abroad including London, Edinburgh, Martinique, Tonga and Istanbul. Today, her home is in a beautiful spot on the Spanish Mediterranean Coast where she can relax when she’s not traveling.
Her Guiding Style: Her professional experience as a guide allowed her to develop different skills such as managing teams and problem solving. And finally, flexibility and putting the comfort and security of her guests as the very center of the traveling experience is what she is most proud of accomplishing.
What has led Marta to Guide: For the last 25 years, Marta has been working as a guide, which is her real passion. Passion for travel, culture, history, art, nature, and human relations and, above all, her need to share all of this with people, has led her to guide groups all around Europe, Asia and America. Simultaneously, she has also developed some other working experiences related to tourism, including teaching, events planning, and public relations. Marta loves taking care of people and seeing them enjoy the new experiences.
On Your Next Trip, You Can Expect Your AW Guide To…
- Provide you with encouragement and motivation through activities including hiking, wildlife viewing, cultural exploration, and more, providing seasoned insights as a local liaison.
- Expertly advise and answer any questions throughout your trip while connecting you to our specialized support team back home.
- Serve as a life-long connection to the place where you have made unforgettable memories.
Hear From AdventureWomen About Their Guides…
“Getting to know our local guide [was a highlight of my trip]. Her deep familiarity with the Camino and contagious enthusiasm made the trip truly incredible” – Gail during Camino: Hiking the Portuguese Way in Spain
“Mandy and Heidi were the perfect guides! Knowledgeable, friendly, caring, considerate, patient. They took lots of great photos and a wonderful video we watched on our last night that made us laugh and cry. We all loved them and were so sad when it was time to say goodbye. I cannot say enough about these wonderful women!” – From Utah: Zion & Bryce Multisport
“The guides are absolutely the best. Knowledgeable, kind, funny, safe, flexible, energetic, organized, patient – anticipating every need. They made this trip. I just can’t say enough about them. We are so fortunate.” – Margot M during Yellowstone: Explore the Wonders of the First National Park – AdventureWomen
Have More Questions About Our Guides or Trips?
Our wonderful service team is dedicated to ensuring your trip is flawless from start to finish—beginning with your first call, through your on-the-ground adventures, and even after you return. They’re ready to address all your questions about packing, flights, visas, and trip details. While you’re exploring, they stay in close contact with our guides to guarantee everything runs seamlessly.
As you embark on your next exploration, rest assured that our guides are dedicated to inspiring you, supporting you, and helping you forge lasting connections. With their unparalleled dedication and passion, they ensure that your adventure with us will be both memorable and meaningful.
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