Kimkim Trip Reviews for Patagonia

Erin did a great job iterating the itinerary to lower the overall cost to fit my budget.
We did enjoy most the day at the estancia La Peninsula, which was not the most attractive option at first on the paper. However, the location is fantastic, the landscape breathtaking, the personnel was excellent, the food tasty and the drinks options very diverse. Particular mention to Alejandro, the guide and Donald Mac Leod, the captain / horse rider / sheep sheerer.
It was very pleasant to have a private tour for the Torres del Paine. Camila and Juan, the driver, were very attentive to us, answering all the questions from the kids. I obviously liked the detail with a cake on my birthday. Also having a drink at my leisure in front of the cuernas de las Torres was spectacular.
We liked the dolphins afternoon a lot. The dolphins were jumping everywhere and the snack after the tour was very welcome in the dining room with chimney. Also, Benjamin, let us drive the zodiac at the end. It was a hit with my boy!
On the less positive note, I still believe it was very confusing to write in the itinerary that the Pinguins tour at the isla Magdalena departs at 7:00 from Punta Arena. In fact it departed even earlier than 6:30am from Solo Expedition. Fortunately, Solo expedition could book us for the 10:00am tour and we managed to change our bus ticket also, so the inconvenience was very reduced, as we did not have additional cost and only arrived in Puerto Natales 2hr later than plan.
I think it helps a lot that I speak very well Spanish as I could handle all sort of situation to reprogram and to book taxi, talk to hotel staff etc...
It was also very easy with the bus to / from Punta Arenas / Puerto Natales.
Overall was very good vacation.
Thanks for the suggestions and the planning.

Activity Reviews

Dolphin Watching on the Magellan Strait

Punta Arenas

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit the Isla Magdalena Penguin Colony

Punta Arenas

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Torres del Paine Full Day Private Tour

Patagonia

The overall rating is not excellent because the weather did not allow to see the full landscape. However, the guide and driver did a very good job accompanying us.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Day Trip to a Patagonian Estancia

Patagonia

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We have recently come back from a Trip to Patagonia (both Chile and Argentina) which Erin organised for 4 of us prior to a cruise to Antartica.
Erin suggested a very good itinerary to accomodate this, which we subsequently modified considerably based on timing, cost etc. All enquires were answered promptly and with Erin's suggestions we had an excellent itinerary.

The trip itself was excellent. All operators turned up on time as per the schedule . Guides Camila and Mateus were execellent.
I would definately recommend Erin in planing any trip to Patagonia

Erin organised our tour to Patagonia and Puerto Varas in January this year.
She was very helpful with extensive local knowledge.
I made so many changes and asked so many questions that I must have made her crazy but she was very patient and coordinated things really well.
Everything went very smoothly during the tour. All of the guides and transfers went well.
The accommodation was very good.
I would definitely recommend and Erin and KimKim travel to organise your tour of South America.

This was a sabbatical that we planned one year in advance. We love South America but had never been to Patagonia. We decided to spend a couple weeks there and spend a few days in Buenos Aires as we made our way home. It was AMAZING!

Planning the trip with Erin was a lot of fun, and Nara was also very helpful. The originally proposed itinerary was great, but we made a few tweaks to make it even better. We told Erin we like to be active during the day (hiking, biking, etc.), stay in really nice hotels, and drink great wine. We did all of those things and more!

During our trip, we stayed in six different cities: Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, El Calafate, El Chalten, and Buenos Aires. Our transfers were very reliable. We appreciated kimkim's responsiveness when we had flight delays to ensure our driver was notified.

Punta Arenas - We liked Hotel Boutique La Yegua Loca. It was quaint, and the staff members were friendly and helpful. The highlight was traveling by boat to Isla Magdalena to visit the penguin colony.

Puerto Natales - The Singular Patagonia was one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed in. It was truly incredible. We loved our room and view, as well as the hotel bar and restaurant. The only hiccup we experienced was some confusion over logistics to get to the departure point for the boat tour excursion to visit the park and glaciers. There was not a pick-up, and we had to walk to the dock, which was 15 minutes away. Having to walk wasn't a problem, but we were a little late--just glad they didn't leave without us!

Torres del Paine - We thought it was a great idea to drive up the western side of Torres del Paine since we would eventually be staying and hiking on the eastern side. Our driver and guide were terrific. We stopped numerous places (waterfall, views, etc.), took photos, and learned about geology and wildlife. The Hotel Las Torres was fine. Our room was small but comfortable. The bar and restaurant were okay. Access to the trails was the selling point. The hike to Las Torres Lookout was easily self-guided but challenging; the views are weather-dependent, and seeing the glacier lake was worth the effort.

El Calafate - The Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia was nice. They had an assortment of tasty food for breakfast, and we enjoyed cocktails and dinner of guanaco in their restaurant. The hotel has bicycles to borrow, which is helpful, as it is a pretty far walk to the main drag in town. Taxis were also available. Kimkim warned us that obtaining pesos was necessary but challenging; therefore, we sought that out immediately, but it was not easy. Banks closed early afternoon; the money exchange office ran out of pesos. We ended up having to go to a restaurant "back office" for an off-market change of money. It was interesting to learn that the exchange rate for American large bills ($20 and larger) was more favorable than that for small bills. We got a kick out of the Yeti Ice Bar (cheesy but fun). The boat trip to the glacier was lovely. Unfortunately, due to the proximity of icebergs, we were unable to dock and go to the balcony overlooking Perito Moreno Glacier.

El Chalten - It was fun to stop in Leona on the way to El Chalten. We enjoyed stretching our legs and learning about the historic spot. We appreciated the support we received from kimkim when we asked to do different guided hikes (one of us was still recovering from ankle surgery); one of us went to Laguna de los Tres and the other to Laguna Capri--both were great experiences. Both hikes could have been self-guided, but we liked our guides. One benefit was being dropped off at the north end of the Laguna de los Tres trail, which cut down on back-tracking. Mount Fitz Roy and the Fitz Roy Range are spectacular. On our last day, we hiked up to Mirador de los Condores, which offered fabulous views. Destino Sur Hotel was great, and we loved the town. We took advantage of the hotel's bikes so we could ride around town; there are no Ubers. We enjoyed beer and nosh at La Cerveceria and cocktails and wine at La Vineria. A local folkloric group performed a few tunes for us while we were dining at both Oveja Negra and Fuegia, which was a special treat. We had a blast riding mountain bikes 23 miles from Lago del Desierto to El Chalten. It was gravel the whole way with a few hills and a lot of tailwind and gusts. We stopped often because it was just so beautiful.

Buenos Aires - We were a little disappointed when we arrived a the Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa in the Soho neighborhood. Our room was quite small, and there wasn't anything special about it; however, we received exceptional service from the staff. They helped us plan our free days in Buenos Aires with an estancia excursion for the full "gaucho experience" with a brief nose-to-tail horseback ride, asado, and folk music, as well as a boat trip to the Tigre district. Due to a strike, our flight home was delayed until 3A. It was very kind of the staff to allow us to shower in the spa after we had checked out so that we would be more comfortable traveling home. We really enjoyed riding around Buenos Aires on bikes with a guide and ending with charcuterie and a wine-tasting. We were disappointed in the sub-par dinner at Viejo Almacen but absolutely loved every minute of the tango show afterward. There were plenty of good restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. We especially liked Nicky Harrison--fantastic sushi in the front and a step back in time at the speakeasy tucked behind the restaurant.

It was a great trip to Patagonia arranged via kimkim. Jesse helped us with the itinerary planning, as well as suggested options that we could do based on our interest. She arranged for special meals that I needed. I really appreciate that. She made alternate arrangements when boxed lunch for one of our day trips was not dropped off as planned. The airport pick up/drop off and tour pick ups were very seamless, except at one place where the instructions were not provided in the itinerary to take the tour bus after the boat trip to the Glacier. We had a pick up come to our hotel in the morning so we expected to see a ride waiting for us, but no one was there, so we ended up having to Uber back to the hotel. This was a minor inconvinience. Other than that every thing was hassle free. We had a great experience. THank you for enabling us to have a memorable experience.

Activity Reviews

Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island

Patagonia

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Trek to the Peak of Mount Ferrier

Patagonia

Quite intense and difficult hike. It was very steep. Not recommended for those with knee issues

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ramiro was a great guide!

Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers

Patagonia

Whiskey with glacier ice at the end of the trip was great!

The activities and sites we chose based on your recommendations were the right fit for us - we really enjoyed all the excursions. All the local service providers / guides were just great, helpful, very nice people, friendly and easy to chat with and happy to share information on various local topics - be it Maria at Puerto Varas for the trip to Osorno volcano, Chloe for the kayaking, the Aqua Fresca team at Punta Arenas or Nara and Andres in Puerto Natales. Last but not least, Antonia with the team from the Estancia were also amazing (and the lunch prepared there was way beyond our expectations - speaking for myself, I have never had better lamb asado!
Only the drivers taking us from/to the airports seemed not to be always quite informed that those transfers were already paid for, but we managed to explain and got this solved rather quickly.
The selection of hotels was just right as we wanted (we particularly loved the hotel Vendaval in Puerto Natales) and the overall organisation was perfect.
Indeed, our overall positive impressions from our trip were enhanced by the exceptionally good weather.
Thank you all!!!

Thank you Ana for the great support and planning for our trip to Patagonia. We had expressed some concerns regarding mobility and she was very responsive in arranging a personalized tour for both of us at El Calafate and Natales. The sights were amazing and the local guides were very well informed and accommodating. Overall a great experience and one we would recommend.

Erin did a top notch job for us - 4 high school friends coming from 3 continents to Chile, celebrating our big birthdays together. All 4 of us were able to co-create the itinerary in the chat which was great. Erin's responsiveness and advice on where/what/how was just what we needed to get the perfect itinerary. Our questions on all the details and options or alternatives were quickly answered and resolved (especially getting us into the refugios and off the waiting lists and out of the tents! All the tickets, vouchers were right on point, easy to understand and worked like magic. We just got back and everything was perfect and executed just as designed. Nara was excellent answering last minute questions. The excursions and providers were all great, just as described. If you want to do Patagonia or Chile, highly recommend Erin, Nara and Laura.

The overall trip was great and the activities planned were right in line with what we wanted. There were just a few pitfalls along the way that could have been managed better. The fine print in the trip plan did state that flights in South America were not covered, but it was placed below a statement that International flights were not covered and the agent did not make it clear we needed to book flights at specific times after we put our first payment in for the trip plan she created. Then when we were on the trip, there were a couple of hiccups with transportation and we had slow response back from the agent. In the end, this would not stop us from booking again with KimKim, but we will be more diligent during the process in setting expectations and clarifying things.

Excellent platform made planning easy. Florence, the local specialist, was a prompt, helpful and clear communicator. I was very excited for the trip given the upfront planning and overall super positive interaction with Flor. Execution was average at best. There were 2-3 layers of subcontracting, which is not ideal. My choices/preferences weren’t conveyed fully or correctly 60% of the time. Fortunately I am a fluent Spanish speaker who is familiar with the region and was able to sort those mistakes myself. But things could have easily gone a different way. Overall, a big learning for me to research fully the companies that are actually providing the service, not just intermediating.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Las Torres Patagonia

Torres del Paine

Fantastic service, comfortable rooms, unbeatable access to the park and a terrific team of guides & drivers. Will definitely book again for a longer stay.

Authenticity & Character

Tailored to meet international tastes, which means a natural sacrifice btw truly locally authentic and familiar/comfortable for international visitors

Location

Only hotel in the park itself

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel José Nogueira

Punta Arenas

Located behind the historic Sara Braun mansion, next to the Plaza de Armas, the location is unbeatable. The suites are large and quite comfortable, clean and well maintained. Food & drink at the bar are quite good. Service is on par with the area of the country, on the unhurried/leisurely side. Not a place to go if you’re in a rush.

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Activity Review

Full day Visit to King Penguin Park 🐧❄️

Punta Arenas

This should not be a 14hr excursion. King Penguin Park is quite small and takes less than 1 hr even with a large group of people. We burned no less than 4 hrs in extended cafe visits/breaks, stops without much to see and a general lack of clarity of the duration of each stop so we could manage our time ourselves. In retrospect, I would have rather spend an additional day in Torres del Paine than doing this activity.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Inexperienced guide, unclear communicator in Spanish and even worse in English.

Transport

Everything, from the very first planning until the execution went very smoothly and easy. Thank Emi for your time, quick responses and everything. I will definitely contact you again when I will be planning my next trips.

Activity Reviews

Big Ice Trek

El Calafate

Amazing trip. Highly recommended.

Quality of Experience

A hike on the glacier was a great thing to do.

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Fantastic guides

Transport

Full day Hiking Base Las Torres - 20km approx

Puerto Natales

Great hike, beautiful views.

Quality of Experience

Amazing

Food

Best salmon (gluten free) sandwich I have ever had!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Lovely, committed guide

Transport

We planned a trip to Patagonia to celebrate my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. We were a group of four people (two couples) who had lots of requests. Ana was fantastic planning with me on our custom-tailored trip. It was a nearly perfect 14 day itinerary for any seniors. If there was a better local flight from Bariloche to Ushuaia, it would’ve been perfect and my dad didn’t get sick from a long day. Hopefully there’s one in the near future for other tourists!

Julian, Laura, and the team on WhatsApp were responsive all the time whenever we needed. Thank you so much! Because of knowing that you were going to be there for us all the time, we could have a peaceful trip.

Our drivers and guides were all amazing and professional. A special thanks to our private tour guides Chris, Romi, and their drivers. Also, we had a long drive from El Calafate to Torres del Paine, and another one from Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales in one day, and both drivers, Fabricio and Carlos, were absolutely amazing. We can’t thank you enough! Hope you made it safe back home, Fabricio! My family still talk about that ride and you. And, thanks for making few stops for us, Carlos! We had no idea that our full day tour next day wasn’t going there.

Thanks again to Kimkim and Ana for this unforgettable trip especially for my parents. We loved every single place we visited.

My wife and I (late 30s) enjoy visiting both cities and exploring natural places when we travel so it was incredibly helpful to have the assistance of kimkim to help plan our 15 days in South America, where we traveled through five cities, did a five day backpack, and stayed in multiple hotels, had multiple private and bus transfers and in general was a logistics heavy trip! Having never spent any time in Chile or Argentina, and not having many friends who have, we needed local expertise to handle the complicated booking profess for Refugios, plus help us find lodging in centrally located neighborhoods that were up to our standards (Trip Advisor/Google reviews can always be misleading at times).

Jimena helped us navigate this with ease during the booking process and assisted with us changing our minds more than once. Upon arrival our local outfitter Dittmar Adventures (and Nara!) were incredibly helpful in making sure we had what we needed, knew where we needed to be, and helped us with some trip changes. The trip chat feature is super convenient, my wife and I could see messages at the same time, and if one of us had a question we could easily chime in. We took a empanada cooking and wine tasting class and expected to be in a group but were so delighted that it was just the two of us! All of the neighborhoods where the hotels were located were in walkable areas--something we asked for since we were traveling without a car.

We would definitely use kimkim again--for two busy professionals the ability to have influence over the trip without having to handle all of the logistics and bookings was a welcome way to travel and made vacation just what it should be--relaxing!

Really phenomenal trip. Patagonia is beautiful and the tour was so well organized. The Strait of Magellan, Torres del Paine, Estancia La Peninsula, and Argentinian Patagonia were filled with memorable moments and sights. I would highly recommend this trip and booking with Erin.

Flor and the entire KimKim operations team made our whole trip on the W trek seamless and easy. All accommodations were set in place the second we said yes to the package. We stayed in very nice premium camping, had our meals all scheduled, and transfer to and from all areas of Puerto Natales before and after the trip. We were able to experience all of the beauty and majesty of Patagonia worry free thanks to the hard work of the KimKim team!

The planning and the coordination of the entire trip was excellent and without any issues. This is my first time using KimKim and it won't be my last! For the Full Patagonia Trip, I decided to go with a travel planner and agency because it requires a lot of logistics and coordination with agents and other companies in Chile and Argentina. Lorena, our travel expert, did a SUPERIOR job with the itinerary (11 days). During the planning phases of the trip (which began a year in advance), Lorena listened to my requests, concerns, and my adventurous soul, and put together a stellar trip and experience. The final itinerary containing everything from drivers' names, tour companies, phone numbers, descriptions, meetings points was detailed and remarkable. I traveled with my best friend and we have returned with many great memories!!! THANK YOU!!!

In reference to the language, I speak Spanish; therefore, it was not difficult to communicate with people. However, many people speak English in Chile and Argentina. It will be helpful though to learn some basic Spanish words if you only speak English.

As soon as we arrived to Santiago, Chile, our driver, Alejandro (TURISMO MILODON) was waiting for us. He drove us to Hotel Ladera and we checked-in in the morning because we decided to pay for the previous night to have a secure early check-in. This is something I always do when arriving early morning to a hotel. Soledad "Sol" "Sole" was our Santiago City Tour that afternoon. Soledad and Alejandro (driver) provided a comfortable environment and gave us great information about Santiago. We walked around the city and visited many of the landmarks. Although I have visited Santiago in 2010, it was great to have those memories back. Soledad is a great guide tour--she is full of information. We have many conversations related to history, politics, religion, and the Chilean genealogy (DNA testing, etc.). Great job Soledad!!! Abrazos!!!

Visiting San Jose Volcano and Andes Mountains with Ando Andes was great. Thank you to Andres, Matias, and Laura. It was Laura's first day doing the trekking with Andres and she dis a GREAT JOB!!! I hope you get the job. Meeting other travelers from other parts of the World was a highlight as well. It was a small group and everyone was very friendly. Thank you for the surprise---- Andres and company organized a "picnic." There was wine, juice, water, olives, crackers, cheese, cookies... all was included! THANK YOU GUYS!!! ABRAZOS!

After Santiago, we began our Patagonia adventure. We took an early morning flight (5:45am) to Puerto Natales. Patagonia Planet was the transport in Puerto Natales. I can't remember the driver's name but he was providing historical information about the town--- very kind of him! Hotel Costaustralis --- AMAZING! The view from the room was to the bay and the mountains. The staff and the food (breakfast and dinner) was very good!!! There was a restaurant in Puerto Natales called EL BARCO (highly recommended)--great ASADOS AND FISH!!! The handcrafted beer (brewed on the premises) was very refreshing.

The hike to Torres del Paine National Park by W Circuit was out of this world. The team of guides: Ramiro, Seba, and Hector was gentle, friendly, and very professional. Once again, a small group and they were checking on everyone's safety because it is a very demanding hike and trekking (4 hours going up and 4 hours coming down). Once you get to the Base of Torres del Paine... you realized that it was worth it!!!

The transport from Puerto Natales to El Calafate, Argentina by Turismo Zaahj (Big comfortable A/C bus) was EXCELLENT. Funny and friendly drivers (there are 2 because they take turns), and the customer service provided at the El Calafate Station was superb. Ana at the front desk--THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF MY ISSUE. I lost my passport and wallet on the bus. Kimkim and Ana from Turismo Zaahj located it and returned it to me. SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOUR ASSISTANCE!!! We had a driver, Joaquin, who went far and beyond chasing the bus when I told him about the passport and wallet. AGAIN--PLENTY OF GRATITUDE.

Perito Moreno Glacier Mini Trekking was an incredible experience. Thank you to all the staff at the base of the Glacier and for the shot of whiskey at the end of the path. What a lovely surprise!!! This experience is worth it!!! Once again, thank you to Lorena for accommodating my priorities for this trip. It worked perfectly! And the weather was just ideal. This activity was special because it was done on the 31st of December (last day of 2023). What a way to end the year!!!
There are plenty of bars and restaurants in El Calafate and you cannot go wrong with variety and quality of the food and the service.

Lastly, Ushuaia--- Tierra del Fuego and the End of the World. Lorena scheduled great activities. The trekking and canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park was so peaceful and meditative. We learned to appreciate this planet more and more!!! Thank you to Luis (driver), Juan and Carlos. The home cook meal at the end was a real surprise.... with wine and great company. Small group of friendly people. The beef stew with vegetables was so good!!! Great coffee too! Lorena thought about all these details. Isla de los Fuegos transport was very professional. Ushuaia is a lovely town. The Beagle Channel and Penguins tour was EXCELLENT. I was able to be close to the Penguins. We visited Glacier Martial and that was done independently---- another hike and trekking but we got to the base of the Glacier. Terrific experience!

Overall, this adventure has been a very rewarding one. We were able to do many physical activities that, despite our excellent body fitness, it also requires a different mind set. Letting go of insecurities, anxieties, and fears was part of the lesson. Recognizing the importance of mother Earth and how to preserve it for future generations was also an important aspect of the trip. This was fun, mystical, educational, meditative, mysterious, challenging--- austral and worth it!!!

Thank you LORENA for giving us this unforgettable adventure!!! We will be back!!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ladera

Providencia

Great Hotel. Love the infinity pool! The room was spacious and very modern. Great customer service. Thank you.

Authenticity & Character

Modern. Friendly staff!

Location

Safe. Good restaurants in the area. Close to public transportation.

Staff

Friendly!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hosteria Kau Kaleshen

Gdor. Gregores 1256, Z9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Lovely place. Cabin-like rooms with a great garden to hang out when very sunny. Alan and Leo at the front desk---thank you for all your assistance and customer care. The breakfast was served on-time and very good.

Authenticity & Character

Very representative of the area.

Location

Block away from Ave. Libertador (main street)--- restaurants, shops, bars, police station, etc. Near Lago Argentino... great walk around town.

Staff

Alan and Leo--- you are the best!!!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Las Lengas Hotel

Ushuaia

Up in a hill with views of the entire port and the Glacier Le Martial. Modern, spacious, great rooms... huge comfortable double beds and pillows. Restaurant was great. Good breakfast and pizza! Friendly and professional staff. We were able to check-in immediately with no issues. Checking-out was very early in the morning and very fast.

Authenticity & Character

Modern. Comfortable.

Location

Safe area! The entire town is great for walking (if you like to walk). Taxis are not expensive and the hotel call them for you.

Staff

Very professional and helpful.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Costaustralis

Puerto Natales

Great location! Friendly staff and great restaurant/food.

Authenticity & Character

Speechless!!! Awesome

Location

Best location!

Staff

Attentive. Friendly. Professional.

Cleanliness & Comfort

Stellar!

Activity Reviews

San José Volcano & Andes Mountains

Santiago

BEAUTIFUL LAND

Quality of Experience

Food

At the end of the adventure, they set up a picnic table with wine, juice, fruits, nuts, cookies, ham, cheese, olives, crackers.... LOVELY

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Andres, Matias, Laura--- from Ando Andes. Great and professional loving people!

Transport

Santiago City Tour

Santiago

Soledad was a great tour guide. Alejandro (driver) was also great with his historical comments.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Soledad and Leonardo!!!! You are the best.

Transport

Base Torres Hike

Patagonia

The most challenging adventure. Meeting people on the way and emerging yourself in nature.

Quality of Experience

Food

We bought our own lunch.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ramiro, Seba, and Hector. Hard to believe you do this 4-5 times a week. You are the greatest!

Transport

W Circuit -- Was good. The bus can be a bit bigger.

Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park

Ushuaia

Emerging yourself in nature and thousands of years old rocks.

Quality of Experience

Food

The beef stew with vegetables , wine, coffee and the end was a lovely surprise.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Beagle Channel & Penguins

Ushuaia

Once again, it is all about recognizing the beauty around us and preserving nature and saving mother Earth. Lovely and friendly Penguins---who knew!!! LOL

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Perito Moreno Glacier Mini-trekking

El Calafate

The highlight of the trip. Great coordination with the ferry and the guides waiting for us at the base of the Glacier. A great team is awaiting for us to show us how to walk on ice!!! Unbelievable experience provided by Hielo y Aventura.

Quality of Experience

Food

We went with our own lunch. Lockers available for backpacks. Coffee and Tea was available at the end of the mini trekking. We had whiskey too.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Erin helped us to plan our trip to Patagonia, specifically the W trek (with a few add ons), but she had an absolute wealth of knowledge to support us with all our other queries. She wasn't short on ideas and suggestions to make the trip unique and tailored to us. She went above and beyond to find options for us as vegans and celebrating our honeymoon and a birthday. She always responded promptly and with so much detail and enthusiasm. It was such a joy, thank you!

Kim Kim put together an amazing trip with everything taken care of start to finish. Will use again.

We were short on time and so we reached out to KimKim to plan our Patagonia trip. It was straightforward and the communication was easy and effortless. There were some kinks in our itinerary that they handled. Camila was very responsive and professional. She suggested a few ways we can maximize our transition days that really made them more smooth and fun. The guides they worked with for Santiago city tour and Perito Moreno were really great. I would recommend using them again.

A very fun and active trip across Chile for the whole family. We started with Santiago after a few hours of rest and then the next 8 days just went by in a jiffy. Everything was arranged well and We were kept in the loop. Valparaiso is an amazing city and we really enjoyed the wine tour in the afternoon. Atacama is out of the world and we really enjoyed watching the stars and touring the desert with JP. Lagoons and Geysers were out of the world. Our most memorable experience was picnic in the moon valley followed by watching the sunset.
Patagonia was hiking adventure for me and I was glad that family joined me. It all culminated in going to Base Torres for the amazon views of the towers. While a bit hectic, it was a really awesome experience for the family. Thanks Kimkim and Lorena for the experience.

Activity Reviews

Stargazing Tour

San Pedro de Atacama

Watchin Saturn Rings and Band of Jupiter along with the Nebula was the highlight of this trip for me. Getting a few tips/lessons in astronomy before stargazing was also fun.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Valley of the Moon Tour

San Pedro de Atacama

Amazing vistas. It was bit hot in the afternoon but a cool picnic followed by an awesome sunset helped.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Base Torres Hike

Patagonia

My bucket list hike and it was a good way to end our trip (save the best for last). Last mile of the hike is rocky and quite steep. It can also get quite windy at the base. Good guides who took care of the group and kept us all together and motivated!

Quality of Experience

Food

Decent vegetarian option.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Driver was a bit rash at times especially when overtaking other vehicles.

Transport