Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine a trip like this would be possible. It surpassed all expectations. Pete and Renee are high energy, vibrant, and very knowledgeable leaders. They didn’t miss a beat and ensured our group had a trip of a lifetime. We all bonded in a very special way and enjoyed every moment together. There was so much laughter and many tears of joy. The time flew by and all of a sudden it was over. But the magic is there to stay. I miss my Pantanal family.

I’ve just returned from the Pantanal. I had an amazing time in every way. I have never been on a trip where the guides were so knowledgable, helpful and fun. The wildlife was incredible – 11 separate jaguars in 4-and-a-half days. I can’t wait for my next Pete Oxford Expedition.

I can't even begin to describe how amazing this trip was, its hard to imagine ever beating it (if we did it would HAVE to be another Pete Oxford Expeditions).

Pete and Renee made the holiday, Renee was always there and had anything you could ever need and Pete was never short of enthusiasm. What made them, and our amazing guide Fernando, the best leaders was their never ending excitement for animals and scenery they have probably seen multiple times. This constantly reinforced just how ‘super cool’ what we were seeing really was and ‘how you don’t see that everyday’.

Being only 19 and an art student you might not think this trip was suited for me. However I have never felt so inspired. Pete and Renee were such an inspiration, making me realise how just 2 people can make a difference. They revived my love of geology/nature and conservational desires which will be strongly evident in my future work.

One thing that topped off the whole trip was the life long friends we made, I miss them all already but I know we will keep in touch.

Thanks so much to the coolest people, I really hope we see you again soon.

Visiting the Galapagos Islands is on many a bucket list, right up there with a host of wild-life centered trips. But visiting the Galapagos with Pete and Renee of Pete Oxford Expeditions is truly the trip of a lifetime. Pete and Renee’s thirty-year-long love affair with these remarkable islands makes them the ideal hosts and guides, whether on a first trip (like myself) or the second time around (like my companion.) Pete and Renee bring to the group significant context, deep knowledge, fascinating stories, attention to detail, patience, and a sense of humor and enthusiasm that envelops everyone. Moreover, their years of experience with guiding groups brings a level of service and anticipation of needs that is unsurpassed, even among my many world-travels with top-notch guides through high-end travel companies.

The memories of 14 days of animal encounters will stay with me forever. The photos on the Pete Oxford Expeditions website capture the beauty of what I personally experienced. But they only scratch the surface of the feelings I had while in this incredible place. Pete and Renee crafted a journey where we all felt like we belonged, that we were part of nature, in a deeply intimate way. This was not the typical tourist trip, for example one where people are herded around, while checking off a list of things to see. (Sadly, we crossed paths with a few of these groups who spent only a fraction of the time we did on each of the islands.)

Pete and Renee were with us full-time, always watching for unexpected and unplanned “Galapagos moments,” whether spotting for whales, dolphins, or Mola Molas (sunfish) and then instantly shifting gears to give us an unscheduled viewing, even if it took additional hours to do so. They never took a moment of free time for themselves and they were always thinking ahead about giving us the best possible experience with what the Galapagos had to offer on each particular day.

I look forward to traveling with Pete and Renee again. I have no doubt that each spectacular place they visit would be enhanced by their unique and singular approach to travel.

This trip was absolutely incredible. From the beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife to the incredible boat, staff, and guides, sailing the Galapagos with Pete and Renee is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We made the most of every minute that we had, and had many experiences that I am sure that the average tourist in the Galapagos would never get to experience. I would highly recommend this expedition to anybody.