At Gondwana Ecotours, travel is a force for good.
We were founded on a simple but powerful idea: that the most meaningful adventures don’t just take you somewhere—they connect you with something greater. With nature. With people. With purpose.
From the start, we’ve done things differently. We go beyond sightseeing to create immersive, small-group experiences that bring travelers face-to-face with the world’s wild beauty and cultural richness. Whether it’s watching the Northern Lights dance across an Alaskan sky, sharing a meal with a local family in Costa Rica, or listening to stories from a Maasai guide in Tanzania, our journeys are designed to forge real relationships—between guests, hosts, and the land itself.
But unforgettable moments are only part of the story. What drives us is impact. Every trip we run is built on deep partnerships with local communities, respect for ecosystems, and a commitment to sustainability. We’re carbon-neutral, intentional about our choices, and focused on making sure our presence leaves things better than we found them.
Our team is passionate, kind, curious, and grounded in integrity. We don’t just lead tours—we cultivate trust, celebrate diversity, and stay humble in the face of the extraordinary places and people we encounter.
To us, travel is about sparking change within ourselves and in the world.
That’s the Gondwana way.
Meet Our Family
Our handpicked staff and guides are experienced, professional, personable, conscientious, fun-loving, and extremely knowledgable.
Jared Sternberg
President & Founder
Jared Sternberg is a passionate champion for the environment and its communities. With his company, Gondwana Ecotours, he has become a leader in sustainable travel.
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Ola Olenska
Director of Sales
Ola strongly believes that sustainable tourism is the future of travel and is passionate about planning small group trips for our guests.
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Mandy Morrison
Sales & Guest Services Specialist
With nearly three decades of experience in the travel industry, Mandy assists guests in creating unforgettable journeys.
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Alison Van Ginkel
Sales & Communications Manager
Alison has been passionate about travel for most of her life and is excited to help our guests with their dream trip.
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Eric Segalstad
Vice President & Partner
After two decades of working in the travel industry, Eric now spends much of his time marketing and driving operational efficiencies.
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Dani Catania
Operations Manager & Senior Guide
Dani heads up our incredible guide team and often guides in Alaska and his home country Argentina.
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Christie Nam
Operations Specialist
With a degree in Business Administration and Anthropology, Christie's role for our ecotour company is a perfect fit for her.
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Melanie Cox
Operations Specialist
As a resident of Alaska and with over a decade of experience in the travel industry, Melanie helps create seamless trip experiences.
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Georgia Sayers
Guest Services
Georgia helps keep our guest information complete, organized, and ready for a flawless tour experience.
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Kirsten Marquez
Marketing Manager
Kirsten passionately promotes cultural exchange and global connections through her dedicated marketing support.
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Savannah Remmich
Reservations Coordinator
With an educational background in Environmental Science and Sustainable Tourism, Savannah is passionate about creating impactful experiences for guests.
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Bethany Newark
Social Media Manager
Beth is a wildlife conservationist based in the United Kingdom who manages our blog and social media.
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Sean Manion
Web Developer
Sean is the web developer at Gondwana Ecotours, where he manages the technical structure and performance of the company’s website.
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David Barger
Fleet Manager, Senior Guide, & Alaska Guide
David takes great pride in offering genuine hospitality and great experiences to our guests.
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Gary Howell
Senior Alaska Guide
Gary is a life-long resident of Alaska and he is passionate about sharing Alaska while guiding Gondwana's guests through some of the state's most beautiful places.
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Jack Curtiss
Senior Alaska Guide
Jack holds two advanced degrees in history and believes that travel can be both an adventure in the present and an exploration of the past.
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Erica Hausfeld
Senior Alaska Guide
Erica first came to Alaska in 2007 as a summer guide and fell in love with its wild nature, lifestyle, and warm communities.
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John Stewart
Senior Alaska Guide
John guides in subtropical Louisiana and subarctic Alaska. He is fascinated by the confluence of the natural world, music, and human culture.
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Greg Santanna
Senior Alaska Guide
Greg has led tours across Alaska since 2008 and has a deep passion for music, traveling, and cooking.
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Kyle Hasner
Aurora Guide & Logistics Assistant
Kyle loves the outdoors and sharing his passion for the northern lights with locals and visitors alike.
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Jack Nelson
Alaska Guide
Jack's greatest passions in life are the natural world and connecting with people. He loves to combine these by guiding and sharing his knowledge of Alaska with guests.
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Ryan Cunningham
Alaska Guide
Born and raised in Alaska, Ryan loves meeting people from all over the world and sharing the amazing sights, experiences, and history that Alaska has to offer with them.
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Mark Thompson
Alaska Guide
Mark is always dreaming up new adventures to experience in Alaska and looks forward to sharing this wild, beautiful place with others.
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Laurie Yuenger
Aurora Guide
Laurie has been a professional photographer since 2006. After her family moved back to Alaska in 2020, she fell in love with photographing the auroras and learning how to predict them.
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Melissa Hendrickson
Aurora Guide
Melissa focuses on capturing the essence of Alaska through nature photography, including the aurora borealis, wildlife, and landscapes.
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Sergius Hannan
Aurora Guide
Sergius is a professional nature photographer and filmmaker based in Soldotna. Although he has seen Aurora hundreds of nights, no two displays are alike, so he is often just as excited as guests to see the lights dancing!
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Aimé Ramunda
Argentina Guide
Aimé was born in Argentina and grew up in Ushuaia. Driven by curiosity, Aimé has worked in Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia and loves to share the beauty of nature with guests.
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Juan Carlos Yanez
Peru & Bolivia Guide
JC was born and raised in Cusco, Peru. His deep knowledge and enthusiasm for ancient cultures, history, and the outdoors make his trips truly immersive.
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Marco Fallas
Costa Rica Guide
Marco is a native Costa Rican and has been leading tours since 1991, sharing his love of nature with others.
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Victor
Senior Tanzania Guide
After several years of working with animals he studied to obtain his Driver/Guide Certificate issued by the Tanzanian government.
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Tito
Senior Tanzania Guide
His knowledge of both flora and fauna as well as the various cultures guarantee that you are in safe hands when on safari with him.
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Noel
Senior Tanzania Guide
Noel took his advanced Tour Guides Certificate at Mount Meru college of Tourism and can spot animals from hundreds of meters!
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Sharif
Rwanda Guide
Sharif is a passionate and dedicated tour guide with extensive experience immersing travelers in Rwanda’s breathtaking scenery and rich cultural heritage.
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We’re Committed To Sustainable Travel
Recognizing the need to preserve the cultures and ecosystems of the places we travel requires responsibility, sustainability & respect throughout our travels. Our sustainability principles guide us towards a prosperous future for our planet. We're proud to say that our tours are verifiably carbon neutral.
What does Gondwana mean?
One World
Gondwana was part of the Pangea supercontinent, when all the continents were together and the world was one. Gondwana Ecotours aims to bring people from different continents closer together, one trip at a time.
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“I can't say enough good things about this tour company. Their attention to every detail of making a trip of a lifetime for visitors come true is incredible. They provided spectacular adventures and experiences, beautiful accommodations, excellent local cuisine, and travel support every step of the way. We are already planning for our third adventure.”
— Kathleen A. (Google Review)
