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PO Box 368
Ithaca, NY 14851
USA
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Meet our guides...

Lofty
Lofty


Name:
Christiaan "Lofty" Filius
Position:
Lead Guide

What our clients have said:

"We loved Lofty! He made us laugh, kept us in line, got us where we needed to be, beat us at almost every card game, taught us some new games, and kept us safe."
-- Chantel Gunther (UT, United States) January 2007 Kea Family


"Lofty was just a pleasure to be around and did an incredible job leading the trip. Always had a good story, too. His knowledge of the area and people really enhanced the trip. We were able to do things and go places that we would never have been able to find on our own. Lofty is great great great!"
-- Adam Lewandowski (KY, United States) April 2007 Kea Family


"Lofty is one of a kind. He was amazing and really made our trip outstanding!"
-- Jordan Carman (KY, United States) April 2007 Kea Family


"He was the best guide ever! He made me feel safe and at home."
-- Paige Kerman (CO, United States) December 2006 Kea Family


"Lofty was wonderful for parents and kids. He has become a great inspiration for our 16 year old which is an added bonus."
-- Carol Denton (AB, Canada) March 2006 Kea Family


"Lofty is Numero Uno!! He interacts extremely well with kids. What he does really well is that he interacts with everyone not just the people who are easy to entertain. We all loved Lofty."
-- Peter Jones (WA, United States) December 2005 Kea Family