The Heart of Travel was born out of a deep-rooted love and passion for travel, art, history, food, nature, culture and adventure as well as a call to give back to the communities and people that had already provided us with so much. The travel industry has long been bombarded with double decker tour busses, beach front resorts and cruise ships, often at the expense of the local communities. As a response to this failing system, we began a boutique travel company that allows clients to explore new places in an authentic and non-touristy way, offering travelers a more intimate and unique experience all while removing the stress and hassle of researching, planning, bargain hunting, reserving and more that goes along with planning a trip or vacation.

Heart of Travel organized a wonderful custom trip for my friends and family to Costa Rica. The hotels/lodges, meals, transportation, activities, and especially the guides were ALL wonderful! Our entire group was beaming with excitement from the beginning to the end of the trip. Their support before, during and after the trip was incomparable.

By Sherry W for Cloud Forests & the Caribbean Coast: Discover Costa Rica on Feb 03, 2026

A wonderful adventure! We had great accommodations and a wide variety of interesting activities, including gourmet dining and visits to nature reserves and volcanoes. The sites were well chosen and the guides very well informed. We learned a great deal about Costa Rican flora and fauna, as well as the culture and history of the country. A real high point of the trip with our guide Daniel, a wonderful companion who gave us insight into the life of everyday people. Thank you for facilitating this amazing experience.

By John E for El Camino Clásico: The Iconic Route to Pura Vida, January 2026 on Jan 24, 2026

The crew at heart of travel is exceptional! Chiva and Maris were a warm base away from home. They felt like instant family. We will be booking again! Can’t wait for the next tour. It was organized and adventurous. The team supported any issues immediately and diligently. The special small details were so thoughtful and appreciated.

By Colleen R for Colleen Roach: Additional Services in Guatemala on Jan 04, 2026

It was the best travel vacation that I’ve experienced. The extra services provided to get my plane tickets and lodging in Queretaro was exceptional. Listening to my family’s concerns and going with my recommendations was appreciated. Thanks for everything.

By Thomas N for Thomas Noble's Custom Travel Services on Dec 17, 2025

It was an exciting and different experience to actually be immersed in a real coffee plantation and to see the land up close. The people are great, and we really enjoyed the trip

By Wendy S for Antigua Coffee Farm Tour with Don José on Dec 09, 2025

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I highly recommend Heart of Travel! I have traveled with them several times, and their customer service is exceptional. They consistently exceed my expectations. Their staff is not only friendly but also pleasant and wonderful to work with. Their pricing is fair and transparent, making it an excellent value for the money. I cannot wait to go on another trip with Heart of Travel!

By Janet H on 28 Jan, 2025

I cannot recommend Heart of Travel more enthusiastically! We took a trip to Guatemala to see the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango. It was important to us to learn about Guatemalan culture, people, history, food, and have authentic experiences where we could get to know people. From my very first conversation with the team, I felt confident in their experience and that our values aligned. They absolutely exceeded expectations - everything was perfect! The travel arrangements, hotels, restaurants and activities were all impeccably well executed. The variety and intimate nature of all our activities was superb, as was our amazing guide, Selvyn. His passion for his country and people is heartwarming, his knowledge of culture and history is encyclopedic. He is a consummate professional, taking care of everything we could possibly have needed or wanted. He is also a tremendously warm and wonderful person who we felt really fortunate to get to know. The work by the entire team behind the scenes to ensure a magically seamless trip is impressive. We fell in love with Guatemala; the beauty of the country, warm smiles of the people, amazing food, rich history, and an incredibly well-planned tour led by an expert guide - what's not to love?! You will love Heart of Travel!

By Angela D on 20 Nov, 2024

Heart of Travel is the best for magical and ethical vacations! Chelsea and her incredible team first won me over in Guatemala in 2023 as they planned a beautiful trip that allowed us to see and experience so many different places, people, and things. A helicopter ride, a volcano hike, spa day, meeting the most badass Mayan weaver!!, a once-in a lifetime sunset tour in Tikal - done. I'm still trying to get over this trip lol. They knocked it out of the park again in Cuba for NYE! Chelsea and the spectacular Paloma had us dancing multiple nights away, eating the BEST food, and seeing ALL the sights while also giving us ample opportunity to support the Cuban people and educating us on why that is so important. You will leave their trips with new memories, new friends, and possibly, some new perspectives. Do it!!!

By Amber S on 08 Feb, 2024

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