Andre Esteves
I’ve always been curious about the world. Long before I worked in travel, I’d spend hours on Google Maps exploring places I hoped to see one day. That curiosity led me into the travel industry in 2012, and I haven’t stopped growing or exploring since.
I spent five years as a flight attendant, flying across South America to Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, and all over my home country, Brazil. Along the way, I’ve also explored Paris, Dublin, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and New York City.
For the past five years I’ve called Canada home, and I’ve made the most of it. I’ve visited Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Canmore and Jasper, crossed the Columbia Icefield, and taken VIA Rail from Jasper to Vancouver. I’ve also driven the West Coast highways to Whistler, Sun Peaks and Kamloops and travelled east to Toronto and Montreal.
My favourite memory is three days of heli-hiking at Bobbie Burns Lodge, flying out each morning to glaciers and mountain peaks and climbing the via ferrata on Mount Nimbus. It was high, exhilarating, and one of the most thrilling experiences of my life.
Alaska completely won me over. I travelled through Anchorage, Girdwood, Whittier, Seward, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks, and continued north to the Arctic Circle. I watched a moose up close in Denali National Park and landed by helicopter on a glacier and a mountaintop, moments I still talk about.
Having sold Alaska travel for years and experienced it for myself, I can help you picture exactly what your trip will feel like.
I love all things nature and adventure: hiking, ziplining, kayaking, biking, boat tours, and walking tours. I balance that with slower moments, like wandering a local park with a coffee or an ice cream in hand.
I bring that same balance to the trips I design, with enough to do to make every day memorable and enough breathing room to enjoy it.
What I love most is helping travellers figure out where they really want to go, and then making that dream trip happen. I take the time to understand your wishes, your pace, and your travel style, then match them with the plan that fits you best.
With a background in aviation and customer service, I know smooth logistics matter, but what you’ll remember is how the journey made you feel. I speak English and Portuguese, plus a bit of Spanish, and I’d love to help plan your next adventure!
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialise in fully customised trips across Canada and Alaska, including rail journeys, self-driving, and escorted tours for couples celebrating a milestone, friends enjoying a trip together, or multi-gen families with diverse interests.
Basically, anything a traveller is looking for, I'll make sure they get it or, at least, I'll be very resourceful and share any finds I can."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I've always loved anything travel related and, back in 2012, I started my journey by working as a Sales Agent at a busy domestic airport and from there, my passion evolved to become a Flight Attendant and now a Travel Advisor. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I loved my 11-day journey in Alaska, mixing self-drive and rail journey, exploring the wonders of Seward, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, Fairbanks and crossing the arctic Circle on a wonderful flight, to visit the village of Wiseman. "
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