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WELCOME TO PUDU PUDA TRAVEL
We specialise in tailor-made luxury itineraries in the great outdoors.
From gentle walking holidays to mountaineering expeditions, your explorations are designed by a team of well-travelled locals who have dedicated an extensive amount of time scouting for
unique experiences to make your adventure exceptional.
WHY TRAVEL WITH US?
IN-DEPTH LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
We have travelled the world in search of beautiful places we know you would enjoy exploring. We are experts in the destinations where we operate, and knowing these places inside out means you will have access to what is best suited to your travelling style. And in order to do that, we will first get to know you better through our personalised consultation process. Travelling with us comes with perks too! From complimentary upgrades, VIP arrival amenities, to early check-in and late check-out, our local connections help us go the extra mile for you.
BESPOKE ADVENTURES OFF THE BEATEN PATH
From your first contact until the end of your trip, you will receive personalised attention from a dedicated member of our team. We are committed to provide an epic experience authentic to each destination; therefore, each trip is customised by matching your expectations and outdoors experience with our recommendations. Besides visiting some crowd favourites, we like to take our travellers on breathtaking trails where few others venture on, and to authentic communities.
SAFETY
& RELIABILITY
All our guides are experts at what they do, bilingual at the minimum, Wilderness First Responder certified and accredited by the local guides' associations. They know how to show you a good time, but are also extremely reliable and conscious about safety.
We pride ourselves for doing business ethically, sustainably and with utmost transparency. This is one reason why our clients come back to us time and time again.
MEET OUR TEAM
XIN XIN
Founder of Pudu Puda Travel
Licensed Tourist Guide in Singapore
Xin Xin is the founder of Pudu Puda Travel and a tribe leader who wears many hats - global nomad, mother of two, venture capitalist and adventure seeker. Her love for seeking out extraordinary experiences in the great outdoors while forming deep relationships with the communities which make these meaningful explorations possible, form the backbone of Pudu Puda's travel philosophy. She specialises in logistically challenging destinations such as Bhutan, Chile and Peru, as well as adventure holidays for families.
BENJAMIN
Head of Operations
Certified Wilderness First Responder
Benjamin is our Head of Operations, and he dedicates most of his time leading our explorations in the world famous Torres del Paine National Park. He specialises in planning multi-day expeditions in the Andes, as well as introducing the world of trekking to travellers of all ages. In the off season, he is based in Singapore, his second home where he loves discovering hidden trails with his wife, and enjoys birdwatching around the island. He is an avid mountaineer and cyclist, and has spent 12 months on an unsupported cycling expedition from South Africa to Egypt.
ALINE
Travel Curator
Destination Specialist - Brazil
Aline is our in-house specialist for Brazil, and she crafts unforgettable hyper-local experiences for Pudu Puda travellers. Based in Rio de Janeiro, she personally hosts our guests, showing them how the Cariocas live amongst their city’s rich natural and cultural heritage. Most of Aline's professional experience is in the international humanitarian service, coordinating missions in more than 15 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa. With her unique blend of a hospitality degree, logistics and team management skills in challenging environments, as well as knowledge of world cultures, Aline brings deep understanding of human connection to her travel curations.
ELENA
Travel Curator
Destination Specialist - Mexico
Travel has always been a source of inspiration and identity for Elena. An explorer at heart, she found her family and home in Mexico, a country ideal to nourish her interest and love for food, design, nature and craftsmanship. Armed with her rich multi-cultural background and years of experience within the luxury hospitality industry, Elena specialises in helping others create deeply personal travel stories with authentic cultural interactions that foster connection and inspire curiosity.
