Rachel Williams

“I am a passionate traveller and feel deep connection with the destinations we offer. My purpose in life is to give people truly enriching, empowering and meaningful travel experiences. For them to open their hearts and broaden their minds. For them to gain perspective, feel gratitude and experience awe.”

My background into the travel industry began when I set off travelling in my early 20’s. After exploring Europe & the Middle East, I found myself in Africa where I stayed and worked as a tour guide on African safaris for three years.  

After Africa I headed to South America, where I worked as a tour guide for almost four years before being inspired to create Viva Expeditions. Everywhere I looked there were tours for backpackers and fairly sedate looking coach trips for older travellers, but there were very few exciting and meaningful travel options for active mature travellers who wanted more than to watch the world through the window. Thus, Viva Expeditions was born.

I have been to many places. I have been three times to Antarctica, once to the Arctic.  I have walked the Inca trail three times, visited Torres Del Paine National Park over a dozen times. I have explored Eastern, Western, Northern & South Africa. But yet, each time I return to these places I discover something new.

Today I work with an incredible team of experts who all share my knowledge and passion and I am truly honoured to be part of Team Viva! I love what we do, and nothing is more rewarding than hearing from our guests after their trip and knowing we helped create unforgettable memories for them.