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Viva Expeditions Joins Forces with Chimu Adventures for the Best of Latin America & Antarctica

Thursday 9 April 2015, 1:15PM

By Beckie Wright

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Latin America is set to be the destination of 2016, with Air New Zealand beginning regular flights at the end of the year and loads of documentaries and shows about the region being shown on TV.  To this end Viva Expeditions are ready and excited to launch their new Independent Travel brand in NZ – Chimu Adventures.

“In the last couple of years we have experienced huge growth.  While this is fantastic we have also outgrown our current reservations system and have become limited by our documentation, marketing materials and agent resources.  As such we have teamed up with our friends across the ditch, Chimu Adventures, to bring a lot of great benefits,” says Viva’s founder Rachel Williams.

Chimu are currently Australia’s leading specialist in travel to Latin America.  Founded by Chad Carey and Greg Carter they are a vibrant, committed and socially responsible company dedicated to providing fully flexible, guaranteed itineraries to Latin America, plus cruises to Antarctica, catering to clients of all ages, a philosophy shared by Rachel and the team at Viva.

Chad Carey from Chimu Adventures in Australia says, “We have worked with Viva for years now, their group expeditions are awesome and they are expanding rapidly in the New Zealand market.  It was a great opportunity for us all to get together and pool our resources to be able to provide the best possible service to New Zealand travel agents and to travellers heading to Latin America and Antarctica.”  

This partnership has allowed Viva to really take a huge leap forward to be able to cater to their current and increasing volume and their core values have not changed, which are to help people create experiences that enhance their lives, fulfil their dreams and bring them joy. Their aim is to provide people with magical and unforgettable experiences and memories, and to share with them our deep passion for Latin America.

With Air New Zealand set to start flying at the end of the year the team at Viva Expeditions demand is expected to increase exponentially, with their Small Group Expeditions and Custom Tours to Latin America taking their travellers off the beaten track to a different world of wonderful people, fascinating cultures and breath taking landscapes. Their handpicked team of guides, tour managers, and local operators share their passion and they know them all personally. Viva Expeditions provide excellent value as well as a safe, fun and adventurous atmosphere in which to discover Latin America and their first-hand knowledge and experience in South America is unbeatable.

For more information please go to www.vivaexpeditions.com .