Simon Hunt
- Latin America Travel Specialist
- San Diego Office
- Born in United Kingdom
- 10 years' Experience in Travel
My love of travel started as a 19 year-old, with a 3-month backpacking adventure through South America. I fell in love with the iconic sites such as Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls, and took every chance to delve into spectacular Andes mountain scenery, both on foot and by mountain bike. As a biology graduate, what excites me most is rich biodiversity and nature.
My most memorable experiences are the once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, of which Latin America offers up some of the best in the world. Top of the list for me are snorkeling with playful sealions in the Galapagos Islands and tracking elusive jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal.
What My Guests Say
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"We were so overwhelmed by wedding planning and Simon took care of everything for us for the honeymoon. It was one thing we did not have to worry about during this otherwise stressful and busy time."JR - May 2025Traveled to Chile
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"The trip was really wonderful. Simon and all the in-country guides were fantastic. All the hotels met or exceeded our expectations."JT - May 2025Traveled to Argentina
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"All the guides were awesome! They all spoke very good English, were knowledgeable, and were fun to be with. The Explora resorts were excellent (food, rooms, views)."LJ - February 2025Traveled to Chile
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"Our trip to Galapagos far exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination, duration and order of land and sea stays was well thought out providing the optimum experience."FL - February 2025Traveled to Ecuador
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"Renata and then Simon did everything we asked of them we realized we may not like big cities but that was on us. The guides the locations everything else was just amazing."AB - January 2025Traveled to Argentina
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"Simon curated the adventure of a lifetime for us, we are so grateful. From the small details like arranging personal transfers from airports and hotels to the big details like picking the perfect accommodations for us, to special suggestions..."OJ - December 2024Traveled to Peru
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"Overall, we had an amazing trip, it was planned perfectly, and all of our local guides were wonderful."MK - September 2024Traveled to Peru
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"Pacing of the vacation was perfect and each place felt unique and special. Thank you, Simon Hunt and team!"ZM - July 2024Traveled to Costa Rica
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What's the most exciting wildlife sighting you’ve ever encountered?
Tracking jaguars in Brazil's Pantanal, and watching a majestic male climb down a tree and stroll metres past my safari vehicle.
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What’s the most incredible natural phenomenon you have witnessed?
A Boca Juniors football shirt, purchased just metres from the iconic 'La Bombanera' stadium itself.
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What can you not travel without?
Headphones - for long journeys and to link spectacular moments to a piece of music, to take me back there in my mind every time I hear it.
My Favorite Scott Dunn Hotels and Tours
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![Epic Galapagos & Ecuador]()
VIEW TOUREpic Galapagos & Ecuador
The variety of environments, climates and experiences that Ecuador & Galapagos offers is some of the best in Latin America. I also love nature and wildlife, so this ticks all the boxes. -
![Wild Brazil: Amazon & Pantanal Adventure]()
VIEW TOURWild Brazil: Amazon & Pantanal Adventure
Brazil offers some of the best wildlife encounters on the continent, particularly the jaguar tracking at the stunning Caiman Lodge. Combined with the iconic beaches of Rio, this trip is a winner. -
![Chile Uncovered]()
VIEW TOURChile Uncovered
I've always loved adventure and outdoor pursuits, and Chile offers is the perfect natural playground for these, from the snow-capped mountains of Patagonia to the Mars-like vistas of Atacama Desert.
Articles I've Written
