About Trico Tours
Trico Tours is a boutique tour company committed to providing exceptional and personalize services.
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 people and communities where we travel.
We strive to:
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- 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.
Meet Our Founder
My journey to Paraguay began in 1990—led by the heart. I followed my high school prom date, who had returned to his home country after studying in the U.S. We eventually married and raised three children, spending extended periods in South America—especially in Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina—staying closely connected to family and local traditions.
While living in the U.S., we shared South American culture through performances and presentations at schools, libraries, and festivals. He played the Paraguayan harp while I danced, sometimes balancing bottles or water jugs on my head. In 2004, we moved to Paraguay, and soon began welcoming visitors who had attended our cultural events and wanted to experience the region firsthand. Through word of mouth, our guest list quickly expanded to travelers from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond.
Today, I lead Trico Tours independently, working with a trusted network of expert local guides. Together, we design immersive cultural journeys rooted in authenticity, connection, and discovery. I’ve had the pleasure of welcoming curious travelers, adoptive families, church groups, and adventurers from around the world.
Many of our guests have become friends. I hope you will, too.
Tracy Gorman, Chief Experience Officer
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.)