Erin Wiley
Put simply, travel makes people happy and I want to be a part of that. If I am not traveling myself then I want to surround myself with people who are.
Originally from Michigan, I grew up camping and adventuring along the shores of the Great Lakes from a young age. My love affair with South America started in 2006 when I took my first international trip to Peru. Since, I have been back and forth between my home in Michigan and South America, having spent considerable time both working and traveling across the continent. I am currently based in Puerto Natales, Chile where I am lucky enough to have Torres del Paine National Park as my backyard.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"We specialize in trips in and around Torres del Paine National Park as well as Los Glaciares National park in Argentina.
I can help you organize anything from the standard ´W´ Hike to more exclusive and off-trail hikes in some of the parks hidden valleys. Would you fancy a 3-day camping and kayaking expedition? I can do that too!
Adventure, adventure, adventure! "
How did you get involved in travel?
"Around 2008 I began traveling to Peru each summer, organizing trips for a University of Michigan based sustainable development project. This initiative brought me back each summer and from there I discovered the world of backpacking. After numerous trips and years spent in South America it became clear that I wanted to root myself here, and what better place than Patagonia. With over 10 years experience in the hospitality industry and a grand passion for travel and the outdoors I decided that a career in the adventure travel industry was the way to go, and here I am!"
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I spent 4 days in a hammock on a boat floating (very slowly...) down the Amazon River."
Erin's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Spend two action-packed weeks traveling around Argentine Patagonia! This itinerary starts in Buenos Aires, where you'll take a city tour before flying south to El Calafate, the...
Explore southern Patagonia's wild landscapes on this 10-day adventure. The trip starts in El Calafate, Argentina, with a boat ride to the famed Perito Moreno Glacier. Then enjoy...
Trek across Patagonia's glacial landscapes on this 10-day rugged journey through the UNESCO-listed Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks. Starting in the Chilean...
Luxury itineraries
Recent trip reviews for Erin
Patagonia Explorers
Patagonia
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Dec 2 - Dec 11, 2024
Carolyn,
Thank you so much for this beaming review! It was so lovely to meet you all in our office the other day, so glad you all stopped by to say hi. We're very happy that you enjoyed the W trek, cheers to more adventures :)
Best,
Erin
Amazing trip. Kimkim tailored an exceptional...
Patagonia
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Nov 20 - Nov 29, 2024
The rapid response of the local teams via phone or chat was reassuring and allowed for some minor last minute adjustments while on the trip. Read more
Andrey,
Thank you so much for the kind review, it was a pleasure to help you and your family plan this trip and we are happy that you all enjoyed!
All the best,
Erin
Our 10 day trip to Patagonia was amazing. Tha...
Patagonia
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Nov 11 - Nov 20, 2024
Michelle,
We are so happy to hear that you had such a lovely experience and will be passing your kind feedback along to Carlos, Mica, and the drivers. We appreciate you so much for planning this trip in advance and taking the time to work with us to make the best trip for you and your family, you played no small part in its success!
Wishing you and your family the best,
Erin & Nara
Nature at its best!
Argentina
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Nov 5 - Nov 8, 2024
Noorul and Maliha, again nothing but positive to say about you all, it was more than a pleasure to help you all plan this trip and we appreciate your kind feedback. I'll be sure to reach out and share the positive feedback of your guide Daniella, she will be happy to hear that.
Great Trip to Puerto Natales Area
Argentina
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Nov 5 - Nov 8, 2024
Erin and Nara responded promptly to our questions and requests that we raised during the trip planning stage.
The Hotel Altiplanico Sur was a great choice as the views from our room were amazing. We were there for three (3) nights. Hotel was a short driving distance away from downtown as well as the airport. The included... Read more
Yusuf, we are SO HAPPY that you had such a great time on your trip and fantastic weather to top it off. My team and I loved planning with you, Abi, Noorul and Maliha, nothing but positive to say on our end. Wishing you all the very best and glad that you went home with great memories of Patagonia.
Amazing Family Patagonia Trip
Patagonia
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Oct 5 - Oct 12, 2024
The guide at Perito Merino was excellent whil...
Patagonia
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Apr 12 - Apr 16, 2024
The guide at Perito Merino was excellent while the one at Patagonia was also very good but one step below at Perito Merino
However our driver at Patagonia n the same driver who drove us to El Calafate was not as good - very fussy n not really cooperative n a snob
Overall everything went very well
Hi Ravi,
Thanks for leaving your review with us! We're in touch with our transportation provider to find out more about what happened, and we are so glad that you all enjoyed your trip to Patagonia. We've sent your positive feedback to both of the guides that accompanied you all.
Best,
Erin
Very responsive and patient. Trip went smooth...
Patagonia
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Mar 21 - Mar 29, 2024
I had an amazing trip in Patagonia.
Patagonia
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Mar 1 - Mar 12, 2024
Hi Sin-Sin,
Thank you so much for this detailed review!
It makes me really happy to hear that you had such a memorable trip and that all of the planning and tips were well served in the end. Much of this is due to you as well! You were such a great partner in planning, I found all of your questions very well thought out and appreciated your participation in the planning process. I'm also very thankful for the feedback on Bonanza, I've already relayed your experience to my team and we'll be taking that into consideration for other trips.
Thank you for everything and wishing you the best!