About Trico Tours
Trico Tours is a small tour company. Intentionally.
Our Mission
Trico Tours founder Tracy Gorman performing Paraguayan dance at the Science Museum of Minnesota
Our mission is to create cultural connections and offer tours that foster an appreciation for the people, communities and culture of Paraguay.
Trico Tours provides private, custom tours for discerning travelers in a way that fosters appreciation of peoples, cultures and landscapes, as well as benefits the local communities.
We strive to:
- help travelers experience the ‘heart and soul’ of the communities they visit
- create moments that inspire awe and wonder
- share our joy for travel and cross-cultural connections
- support specialized interests of our guests and help them have the most meaningful experience possible.
Our History
Tracy's first visit to Paraguay was as a student in 1990. She and her family traveled frequently between the United States and South America to spend time with relatives in Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. While in the US, Tracy performed Paraguayan folk dances and offered cultural presentations for schools, libraries, festivals, and other audiences.
In 2004, when Tracy moved with her family to Paraguay and launched Trico Tours. They invited people who had attended their cultural performance to travel to South America and have a cultural experience! And they did! Soon we were being contacted by individuals and families from throughout the US, Canada, Europe and other countries.
In 2018, we started expanded our offerings to include Uruguay and Argentina in better assist our clients seeking multi-country experiences. In 2022, we added day trips in Panama City, as many of our guests have layovers in Panama. Before adding these destinations, we did extensive site visits to selects the best sites, accommodations, and local guides.
Throughout the years, we have provided tours and travel experiences for hundreds of people - avid world travelers, families that have adopted children from Paraguay, church groups, and more.
Many of our guests have become friends. We hope you will, too.
Our Approach
Tracy Gorman at Iguazu Falls with children adopted from Paraguay on their first visit to their birth country.
Our tours are carefully and thoughtfully planned. Our itineraries are as varied as our guests.
We communicate with each of our guests prior to planning your itinerary to learn about your preferred travel style, hobbies and interests. Whether you are interested in cultures, bird-watching, weaving and textiles, war history, .... we take pride in finding just the right guide, or creating special activities (like a hands-on workshop), for each segment of your trip to ensure you have a rewarding and memorable experience.
We consider it a great honor, as well as a profound responsibility, to ensure your travel experience is a positive one. When you entrust us with planning your international travel experience we understand we are helping create first impressions of a culture and memories that will last a lifetime.
What activities would make your trip special? What pace to you prefer? Do you like hiking in nature or visiting historical sites? We plan your itinerary based on your interests and style.
This is your once-in-a-lifetime experience --- we want it to be exceptional!
Why travel with Trico Tours?
Authentic Cultural Experiences
We have a deep respect for local people, communities and cultures. In addition to must-see sites, we can also recommend unique and boutique sites that allow you to experience the true heart and soul of the culture.
Personal Attention
We treat all our guests like friends. We start with a conversation and create thoroughly-planned, custom itineraries tailored to your interests, pace, and travel styles.
Peace of Mind
Our travel specialists and guides are knowledgeable and highly engaged. We handle all the details and provide 24/7 support offer peace of mind that everything is taken care of and your trip runs smoothly.
We would love to hear from you.
Whether you are just exploring possibilities or are in the process of planning your travel, we are happy to have a conversation. (We are actually quite friendly.)