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Alice Popp, Travel Agent in Cedar Rapids, IA

Alice Popp

Cedar Rapids, IA Travel Agent

Alice Popp

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3 Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(22)
95% Recommended
Alice did a great job from start to finish. She keep us informed whenever something changed or needed our attention. She had lots of options for... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Argentina, Chile

Interests:

Adventure, Animals & Wildlife, All Inclusive, Canoeing & Rafting, Eco-Tourism

About Me

Patagonia is one of the most beautiful and captivating places in the world.

Boasting amazing and unique landscapes, stunning vistas, untouched paths, towering snow-capped mountains, gorgeous lakes, beach forests, volcanoes, hot springs, national parks fjords, and breathtaking glaciers located in a temperate climate.

The culture is highly influenced by German settlers with European architecture and local cuisine with an amazing selection of local cuisine, chocolate and craft beer.

This is a place where you can spot Magellanic penguins in Magdalena Island, Hike the famous Torres del Paine National Park "W" or "O" Circuits, that will blow you away with its spectacular views and strong bustling winds, all while enjoying a rugged landscape, and its glacial lakes. 

Here you can feel like a local gaucho (cowboy) while galloping across Patagonia from Argentina, giving you the opportunity to enjoy basalt canyons and the burial grounds of Tehuelche Natives. 

You can explore Grey Glacier who stretches 6 km wide and over 30m(98 feet) high or Relax in a thermal bath at Termas Puyuhuapi's full of zinc, magnesium, chromium for an easy exfoliation in Chile or explore the Marble Caves who offer stunning views of the lake water reflecting against the fresh water swirls pattern on the cave walls. If this is not enough you can admire the Queulat Hanging Glacier in Queulat National Park in Aysen, Chile. 

Kayak the rivers, lagoons and get right up against a glacier or cycle on the Carretera Austral or visit the quaint village of Caleta Tortel or conquer Cerro Castillo.

Another amazing activity is spotting the wildlife who is so abundant. Guanacos and Pumas can be spotted in Torres del Paine and whales and penguins can be spotted on the coastal Punta Arenas. 

enjoy a traditional curanto meal including fish, meat, potatoes and milcao ( a local potato pancale), buried in a hole in the ground covered with leaves and dirt and left to cook covered in hot coals, cannot be more native. 

Visit Patagonia and walk to the end of the world and back. Tierra del Fuego is the closest point to Antarctica, where you can definitely feel the cold, beyond the breathtaking scenery all around you. 

You can enjoy a luxurious vacation while enjoying this beautiful territory or connect to the nature by sleeping in a Refugio, here you can really feel connected to nature in a different way. 

Additional Languages
Romanian

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
22 reviews
95% Recommended
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Super fun and super organized!
Reviewed By Jeffry Lee - North Liberty, IA | Traveled to Arches National Park ~ Utah ~ USA
Alice did a great job from start to finish. She keep us informed whenever something changed or needed our attention. She had lots of options for us to consider, and her advice was greatly appreciated.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Honeymoon Ever!
Reviewed By The Wilson's - Sugarhill, Georgia | Traveled to Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
Alice was able to plan a trip for us to Yellowstone and Glacier that matched exactly what we were looking for! She was very responsive and attentive to our budget and overall needs. She gave a detailed itinerary and went above and beyond describing the various hikes we could take!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My parents loved their trip!
Reviewed By hkae - Rogers, AR | Traveled to Belize | Central America
I needed a travel agent to help me book a trip for my parents to come see me in Belize, where I live. They do not travel often and I needed someone else to help them besides me. I reached out to one agent who lived in their town, but they unfortunately did not have the expertise to help me with this trip. I then got a recommendation for Travel Leaders/Destinations Unlimited where I met Alice, who is amazing! I gave her the lowdown on travel in Belize and the requirements for my parents trip and she was on it! Within a day she had their trip completely booked exactly as I had specified, including flights within Belize. She was available to help my parents the day they traveled in case they needed it, which was a great weight off of my shoulders because I was traveling to them at the same time. Thanks to Alice my parents had a great trip and it was a lot less stressful for me. :)
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Birthday Trip
Reviewed By Kayla - New York | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
Alice was wonderful and made sure that we had the perfect trip. She was responsive before and during the trip when we had questions and everything that she booked exceeded our expectations. The hotels were great, all the transportation services were on time and friendly, and we had no issue with anything the entire trip. The itinerary and app were very helpful and informative. We will absolutely be using this company again.”
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Jessica - Springbrook, IA | Traveled to Kaanapali, Maui ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Alice was amazing. She gave us so many different options of places and locations. She even gave us multiple different options on different islands. Most other travel agents would only give us one option. We had never been to Hawaii so we were basically clueless on where to go . She answered any and all of my questions and wasn't afraid to give us her opinion. After receiving all the options and taking in all the info she gave us, we decided a location. Unfortunately by the time we made our decision the resort and area we had our hearts set on was booked. Somehow Alice managed to get us a room there later in the day. Not only that but it happened to be the view on the whole resort. We had an ocean view, a resort and mountain view! We had zero issues with any of our bookings. The flights, resort and rental car all went smoothly. Overall, we had an incredible, indescribable, magical and unforgettable honeymoon to Maui. We highly recommend Alice for any and all of your travel needs!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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