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Normand Schafer, Travel Agent in Sidney, BC

Normand Schafer

Sidney, BC Travel Agent
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Normand Schafer

Sidney, BC · 25+ Years of Experience

Far and Away Adventures, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(48)
100% Recommended
Normand was incredibly organized and helpful. He made sure every detail was looked after, so there was no stress at all. He answered questions promptly and... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Tahiti, Bora Bora, French Polynesia, Fiji, Marquesas Islands

Interests:

Sustainable Travel, Eco-Tourism, Escorted Tours, Adventure, Car Travel

About Me

French Polynesia
French Polynesia

Hello fellow travelers! Normand here, your go-to travel advisor with more than 25 years of international travel. I've been to all corners of this lovely planet, making lifetime friends and unforgettable memories. It's been an amazing adventure, and I'm delighted to impart my knowledge to you. So fasten your seatbelts and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime journey!

Let me now share with you one of my interests: sustainable travel. I think responsible travel is the way to go in this time when our earth needs us more than ever. Because of this, I focus on creating environmentally and socially responsible travel itineraries that benefit both the environment and the people where they are used.

Imagine this: You're taking a stroll through verdant rainforests, taking in the clean, crisp air, and experiencing a sense of oneness with nature. You're visiting bright coral reefs while protecting their delicate ecosystems while scuba diving in oceans that are perfectly transparent. You are exploring historic settlements, learning about regional customs, and promoting sustainable means of subsistence. I want to give you the magic of sustainable travel, which is what it is all about.

I'll use my knowledge to guide you to undiscovered jewels where you may connect with people and nature in a way that honors and values their beauty. Together, we'll investigate eco-lodges that are tucked away in gorgeous settings and offer a seamless fusion of comfort and sustainability. We'll travel in a manner that reduces our carbon footprint while maximizing the enjoyment of the experience.

But it goes further than that. In order to travel sustainably, we must interact with the communities we visit on a personal level, contribute to their efforts, and forge deep bonds. We'll take part in community-led conservation initiatives, discover old ways of life, and support sustainable growth. By the end of our journey, you'll not only have unforgettable memories, but also the fulfillment of knowing that you've contributed to something good.

I'm here to create a sustainable travel experience specifically for you whether you're an adventurous spirit seeking untamed wilderness, a culture enthusiast demanding unique encounters, or a nature lover yearning to safeguard our planet. You can rely on me to organize and carry out your journey with great care and attention to detail because I have a 100% recommendation rate.

Come along with me on this journey as we rethink how we travel. Let's walk softly, leave compassionate trails, and establish sustainable travel as the norm. Together, we can change things. Contact us right away to begin creating your ideal sustainable adventure!

Additional Languages
French

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
48 reviews
100% Recommended
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Tahiti best trip ever
Reviewed By Laurie and Grant - Lundar, Manitoba | Traveled to Tahiti ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Normand was incredibly organized and helpful. He made sure every detail was looked after, so there was no stress at all. He answered questions promptly and even resent information when ever I needed. His knowledge of our destination and recommendations made this trip worry free and amazing !
Normand Schafer responded
"It was a pleasure working into your itinerary all of your special requests. It was a fun itinerary for me to work on as well. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Dream Trip to French Polynesia
Reviewed By Chloe - Sudbury, ON | Traveled to Tahiti ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Visiting Tahiti and Her Islands was a dream come true. Normand is extremely knowledgeable about the French Polynesian islands and provided a variety of options for our itinerary based on our interests and needs. The planning stage was delightful as Normand provided different accommodation and excursion availabilities. He was very responsive to all our inquiries, by email and phone, and always in a friendly, sincere manner. Normand booked all international and domestic flights, as well as all land transfers. Everything went very smoothly. Many thanks, Normand!
We continue to rave about how pleased we were with Normand at Far and Away Adventures with our family and friends. We will be sure to ask Normand about future vacations to the South Pacific.
Normand Schafer responded
"Thank you for your feedback on my services. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping plan many more trips to come."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip
Reviewed By Patricia - Courtenay B.C. Canada | Traveled to Vanuatu | South Pacific
Normand and his team created a trip of a lifetime.The air travel was seamless, all accommodations were great but especially at Whitegrass on Tanna and Bedarra Bay on the Coral coast (SO much nicer than the all inclusive up the road). Normand and his team were always easy to connect with when we had any questions before we left. A wonderful vacation we will treasure forever.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Loads of personal experience
Reviewed By Ingrid - Canada | Traveled to French Polynesia | South Pacific
I can highly recommend Norm at Farandaway Adventures. Because he has travelled often throughout French Polynesia, he can make valuable recommendations in regards to very practical choices: length of time on a given island, activities to do there, best locations for accommodation, car rental ins and outs. I also really appreciated the time he took to answer my many questions. He was always patient! Lastly, we had to make quite a few flight changes due to airline changes and even an airline strike, and he handled all of those changes without us having to worry. He has many years of experience and helped us tremendously!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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What an amazing adventure- truely memorable.
Reviewed By JMW1234 - London, UK | Traveled to British Columbia | Canada
We had an outstanding experience working with Normand on our recent family trip across the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island. From start to finish, the planning was seamless and thoughtful. Every detail—from the route and accommodation choices to local activities and hidden gems—was perfectly tailored to our family interests and made the trip memorable for all of us. Normand was always responsive (even with a time difference), professional, and full of great suggestions that we would never have discovered on our own. His knowledge of the region and ability to organise logistics so smoothly gave us complete peace of mind, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy the unforgettable journey. I would wholeheartedly recommend Normand to anyone looking for a well-organised, personalised travel experience. Thank you Normand, you were amazing!
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