Testimonials

Our Travelers Tell Their Own Tale

We are a 5 Star Rated Tour Operator.
We encourage you to read our Client Testimonials on TripAdvisor and Trustpilot.

We have been selected as a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice recipient and was rated in the top 10% of travel companies globally.  We have also received multiple TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards for outstanding client reviews. 

We have been recognized and featured in major media outlets such as National Geographic Traveler, Conde Nast Traveler, AFAR, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Boston Globe.

Please read our Client Testimonials below to see the extraordinary things that guests have to say about exploring with us!


“Wow! This was one of the best trips we have ever done and we have done many. I usually try to plan them myself but, after this one, I’m content to pay the money and have every single aspect taken care of….even those things I would never have thought of.”

Jaclyn S.

“My first organized hike as an adult was The Explorer’s Passage day trip to the 1777 trail along the Hudson, followed by a guided tour of West Point and then drinks back in the city at Fraunces Tavern. It was beautifully organized, attended by a friendly group of ten and very relaxing. All details were taken care of so you don’t have to do any thinking all day. The van was a luxury van, the food was excellent and the tour guides were very knowledgeable and fun to be with. I highly recommend this company and will keep an eye out for more tours in and around NYC.”

Michael C.

“The Explorer’s Passage was at the reins of a life changing event for me and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. I heard about them through a friend that traveled to Peru through their organization and also had incredible things to say about their first class operation. From beginning to end, The Explorer’s Passage was there to help with all of my scheduling and any conflict resolution that needed tending to. Their whole team was great to work with and enough can’t be said about Jeff Bonaldi. I had the luxury of getting to know him over the course of our 7 day hike and you can tell he loves what he does and is grateful for the opportunity to share these worldly experiences with others. Thank you for everything, The Explorer’s Passage!”

Adam L.

“Hard to even put in words how awesome this trip was… but without Jeff Bonaldi and The Explorer’s Passage it would never have happened. From booking all the way through to the final hike, everything was perfect.”

Jeff W.