VIP Tour Group is based in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Rio de Janeiro. Our two founders, Michael Eiseman (a former Interactive Ad Agency Ceo) and Caroline Nakao (a former hotel executive and world traveler); both have spend many years traveling extensively to throughout South Americas to remote, exotic and romantic locations. We also work very closely with a team of handpicked guides, villa owners & hotels that meet only the highest standard for our discerning VIP clients. We Travel extensively to bring you the best "out of the box" personalized experience South America has to offer. I guess you can say “We're out there!”.

Michael Eiseman, Founder
Director, Strategy, Sales & Marketing
Contact: mike@viptourgroup.com

After running one of Latin America's top interactive ad agencies planning campaigns for Sony, Marriott and UOL and traveling extensively for his clients throughout South America, Michael decided to put his travel experience and knowledge of Brazil to the test with creating a unique Brazil luxury tour company. Armed with 15 years of traveling, knowing how to create innovative concepts and campaigns with top executives, 6 years ago Michael decided to leave the ad business to do what he was really passionate about... travel. Since then Vip Brazil grew into the much larger VIP Tour Group planning tours for all of South America.

Proudly Serving : Brazilian Tour Operators Association, Board Member, Rhythm of Hope, Board Member.

Geographical expertise: Latin America, Brazil, Argentina, Peru & Chile specialist for cultural, luxury and honeymoon travel

Favorite spot in Brazil: Enjoying a sake caipirinha from the deck of the special villa at Ponta dos Ganchos in Floripa.

Caroline Nakao Eiseman, Founder
Director, Client Concierge, Finance & Operations
Contact: carol@viptourgroup.com

Caroline & Michael founded VIP Brazil after meeting in Sao Paulo during business and realized they shared similar dreams of life and business, especially operating escorted travel excursions to Brazil. Her management skills from running HQ workplaces and the Renaissance Hotel in Sao Paulo prepared her for a steady foundation to run the finances and operations for their new baby: VIP Brazil!. Caroline and Michael personally vet every experience our clients will see on their journey, including guides, chefs, yachts, helicopters and private jets.

Geographical expertise: Latin America, Brazil Specialist for Luxury, Eco and Culinary Travel

Favorite spot in Brazil: Sipping a caipirinha on Praia do Sancho in Fernando de Noronha.

Ayanna Grady
Marketing Manager
Contact: ayanna@viptourgroup.com

Our marketing guru Ayanna hails from Atlanta and brings 8 years of experience to our team. While attending Georgia State University she spent a semester abroad in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Travel has always been in her blood, you see her parents were military officers stationed overseas, which makes her a military "brat" ; Ayanna redifined the meaning which now means... Brilliant, Rational and Talanted in her case, always the constant branding professional. Ayanna manages our social media communications, blogs, marketing and PR.

Geographical expertise: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Favorite spot in Brazil: Relaxing with my friends in Rio on Ipanema Beach with caipirinha o'plenty!

Shann Maddox
Destination Specialist & Signature Network Agent Concierge
Contact: shann@viptourgroup.com

Shann Maddox regularly enjoys travelling nationally and abroad. While attending Georgia State University for pre-law, he was accepted into a two year study program in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne near the English and Scottish border where he attended Northumbria University. During this time, he backpacked both solo and with others throughout the UK and Europe, including the Greek Isles and northern Scandinavia. His areas of interest are luxury and adventure travel, culinary tours and wine tasting. Shann combines his project management experience with a love of travel to create exciting new itineraries for the South American luxury market.

Geographical expertise: Geographical expertise: South America. Brazil, Chile, Argentina & Peru.
Favorite spot in South America: Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru.

Fernanda Warnock
Destination Specialist
Contact: fernanda@viptourgroup.com

Fernanda grew up in the state of Sao Paulo and after graduating from law school she came to Georgia to work for a non-profit organization. During those years she had the opportunity to travel to many countries in the world. Even though she has visited different continents she believes there is no place like home. As a proud Brazilian she enjoys exploring the different flavors, cultures and beauty of her country and she is passionate about showing people the places she loves.

Geographical expertise: Florianopolis, Rio de Janeiro, Buzios, Fernando de Noronha, Recife and Porto de Galinhas

Favorite spot in Brazil: scuba diving in Fernando de Noronha and watching the sunrise in Praia da Pipa.