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We are specialized in Chile and Argentina but we also offer multi-country adventures including Peru, Bolivia Ecuador, and Colombia. From the southeast point on earth to the Caribbean. Visit Galapagos in Ecuador, Machu Picchu in Peru and Torres del Paine in the Patagonia all in the same trip. We know safety is one the of the most important things when traveling that's why we invite you to travel on a Responsible Way.

Responsible Travel S.A. is part of the following groups: Chile Travel Agents, Patagonia Travel Agents

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Recent Trip Reviews for Responsible Travel S.A.

Chilean Wonders
Chile | Mar 2 - Mar 16, 2025

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jeffrey C.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025
Camila was very responsive, checking in with us almost on a daily basis and sometimes more often than that.
When problems arose with our Atacama portion of the trip she attempted to deal with our local tour operator Ckamuria Agency as best she could. The local provider in San Pedro de Atacama was either incompetent or lazy and one afternoon's activities were canceled due to lying about road conditions. We did obtain a refund for the tour to the Lagoons but I was very disappointed by...
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Camila was very responsive, checking in with us almost on a daily basis and sometimes more often than that.
When problems arose with our Atacama portion of the trip she attempted to deal with our local tour operator Ckamuria Agency as best she could. The local provider in San Pedro de Atacama was either incompetent or lazy and one afternoon's activities were canceled due to lying about road conditions. We did obtain a refund for the tour to the Lagoons but I was very disappointed by missing this tour and alternative tours such as bicycling in 90 heat were absurd.

However, we realized that in our attempt to see as much as we could in Chile we tried to pack in too much in a short window. We lost days traveling and a more careful review of our tour with better oversight of our flight plans would have been appreciated. Perhaps she or Tamir (Who we spoke to by Zoom call once and never again) could have been more forthright in assessing what we were trying to accomplish in our travels.

The Hotel Jirah in San Pedro de Atacama was clean but tired with a poor breakfast. I suggest it not be used in the future.
We didn't think that Punto Arenas was worth a stop over and we wish we could have gone direction to Puerto Natales.
Penguins were cute but we had seen them in Argentina and the city itself did not offer much. We much enjoyed Valparaiso and a wine tour but found Vina del Mar boring and the restaurant recommended in the tour underwhelming. I would have preferred the option of more wine tasting and no Vina Del Mar.

Our guide in Patagonia, Nachogonia "Nacho" Lysis Casanova was remarkably knowledgeable and experienced and I would strongly recommend him. On the other hand, our guide in Rapa Nui was lovely but her English could have been better and in comparison to other guides we overheard leading other tour groups her knowledge base was just so-so.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Jireh
San Pedro de Atacama

Rooms clean but tired. Poor breakfast.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Alma Sur
Punta Arenas

Nice rooms. Good location and breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best Western Patagonia / Hotel Borde Glaciar
Puerto Natales

Lovely hotel with good breakfast and good staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Too far from town. Long walk or had to take an Uber to get to town for shopping and restaurants.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa
Santiago

Comfortable hotel with good amenities and good restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Location
neighborhood boring but safe, No place to walk to.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Boutique La Perouse
Isla de Pascua

Nice B&B. Staff very good. Very good breakfast. Good location in town. Not a 4 star hotel but for a B&B very accommodating and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach
Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach
Easter Island
Quality of Experience
Guide needs better knowledge and English
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Astronomical Tour -  Atacama Desert
Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert
San Pedro de Atacama
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wine Tasting, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar- Private Tour
Wine Tasting, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar- Private Tour
Chile

Valparaiso was very interesting, but Val de Mar was boring More wineries and less Val de Mar!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar y Laguna Tebiquinche
Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar y Laguna Tebiquinche
Chile

Never got a chance to see this. Tour company canceled without notice!

Quality of Experience
Visit the Tatio Geysers - Morning Tour
Visit the Tatio Geysers - Morning Tour
San Pedro de Atacama
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Visit to "Valle de La luna "
Afternoon Visit to "Valle de La luna "
Chile
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Magdalena Island - Penguin Encounter Half Day Tour
Magdalena Island - Penguin Encounter Half Day Tour
Chile
Quality of Experience
Transport
Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Tour
Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Tour
Chile

Toughest hike I've ever done but worth it!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Grey Glacier Round Trip Navigation
Grey Glacier Round Trip Navigation
Chile

Glaciers are awesome

Quality of Experience
Snorkeling Tour in Easter Island
Snorkeling Tour in Easter Island
Easter Island

Reef was terrific but not many fish or wildlife

Quality of Experience
French Valley Trek
French Valley Trek
Chile

Cancelled due to extreme wind conditions (gusts 80-100 km/hr) Took a lovely driving tour around the park to see the extent of the mountains and lakes

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Orongo Volcano Hike & Visit the Village of the Birdman Ceremony - Private Tour
Orongo Volcano Hike & Visit the Village of the Birdman Ceremony - Private Tour
Easter Island
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Camila Fierro

Angel was great for planning trip
Chile | Mar 8 - Mar 20, 2025

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Karla L.
Ken Caryl, CO | Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Angel was very helpful in the planning of our trip. He was readily accessible during the trip when questions came up.

Local specialist: Angel Gutierrez
Angel
Angel Gutierrez
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Mar 25, 2025

Hi Karla!
Im happy you are happy with our service!
It was great to meet you after almost 2 years :)
I hope you will come back soon
Best,
Angel.

Santiago/Atacama/Uyuni
Chile | Dec 15 - Dec 21, 2024

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Douglas A.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2025
Overall, this was a unique and interesting trip. Starting with a food tour in Santiago which ended with a picnic overlooking the city. Wine tasting in Maipo Valley was nice. Pickups and transfers went smoothly except for one mistake with the wine tasting time. On to Atacama with a nice tour. Hit or miss on the star gazing however the cancellation worked in our favor since none of the tour organizers considered getting the Bolivian visa in advance. It was stressful when they attempted to reach... Read more

Overall, this was a unique and interesting trip. Starting with a food tour in Santiago which ended with a picnic overlooking the city. Wine tasting in Maipo Valley was nice. Pickups and transfers went smoothly except for one mistake with the wine tasting time. On to Atacama with a nice tour. Hit or miss on the star gazing however the cancellation worked in our favor since none of the tour organizers considered getting the Bolivian visa in advance. It was stressful when they attempted to reach us at 10pm the night before we were supposed to depart for Bolivia and Uyuni. Well past midnight we were collecting documents, taking pictures, and filling out forms. Ultimately, it all worked out at the border however the stress was not necessary and could have been avoided with some attention to details. Trip to Bolivia and the salt flats we great with a great guide and beautiful scenery. For someone looking to make it to the driest desert and see the unique salt flats we would recommend the trip. Kim Kim just needs to iron out details ahead of time and work on communication with the several layers of travel agencies involved in multiple countries and cities.

Local specialist: Francisco Torres
Francisco
Francisco Torres
Local specialist in Santiago & Quito | Replied on Mar 10, 2025
Hi Douglas, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I’m really happy to hear that you had a unique and interesting trip, and that you enjoyed the food tour, wine tasting, and the incredible landscapes of Atacama and the Uyuni Salt Flats. I truly appreciate your feedback regarding the logistics and communication. While I strive every day to ensure a 5-star experience for all my travelers, I understand how the last-minute visa situation could have been stressful.... Read more

Hi Douglas,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I’m really happy to hear that you had a unique and interesting trip, and that you enjoyed the food tour, wine tasting, and the incredible landscapes of Atacama and the Uyuni Salt Flats.

I truly appreciate your feedback regarding the logistics and communication. While I strive every day to ensure a 5-star experience for all my travelers, I understand how the last-minute visa situation could have been stressful. Your comments help us improve, and I’ll make sure to pass them along so we can refine our processes and provide smoother experiences in the future.

It’s wonderful to know that, despite the challenges, you had a great trip and would recommend it to others. Chile and Bolivia are truly special places, and I hope you left with amazing memories!

Thank you again for choosing KimKim, and I’d love to help you with another adventure in the future!

Best regards,
Francisco

Another excellent kimkim.com trip - Chile was Amazing
Chile | Feb 12 - Feb 25, 2025

Kimberly
Kimberly B.
Hurlock, MD | Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025
As always with kimkim.com the planning and communication for our Chile trip was excellent. Tamer listened to what we wanted to see and do and made good suggestions for additions like fishing on the river. He took into account the limitations of our group and made sure our guides were well informed. We especially appreciated the responsiveness to our questions during the trip and the coordination for our transports and excursions. Read more

As always with kimkim.com the planning and communication for our Chile trip was excellent. Tamer listened to what we wanted to see and do and made good suggestions for additions like fishing on the river. He took into account the limitations of our group and made sure our guides were well informed. We especially appreciated the responsiveness to our questions during the trip and the coordination for our transports and excursions.

Hotel Reviews
ICON Hotel
Santiago

Excellent location, cool vibe, rooftop pool and restaurant with good food and live music. Service was top notch and rooms were comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Modern and filled with video and are of Chile
Location
Walkable to many restaurants, shopping and activities. We felt safe and connected to the city.
Staff
Very responsive when my luggage didn't arrive and I needed to be contacted while on an excursion. Service with a smile and excellent English speakers.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Rio Serrano
Torres del Paine

This hotel is perfection, from the staff, to the views, to the meals and the common areas, it is first class. We were recommended to get the full board plan which was all inclusive breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. It was excellent.

Authenticity & Character
It made you feel like you were in the middle of Patagonia with every view. Horses wandering through the property, riding available on site, birding from your chair!
Location
Perfect location in the park. Easy to get everywhere. Views of the mountains from everywhere in the hotel were breathtaking and ever changing.
Staff
Smiling, courteous service. Anticipating your every need.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spotless everywhere including pool, spa, common areas.
Solace Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas

Conveniently located just up the hill from town. Walkable to the lake, many restaurants and shopping.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful location and property, could use better outdoor seating and make better use of their gardens. When the hotel was busy, there ae limited places to gather.
Location
Quiet and central
Staff
Always happy to make recommendations and reservations.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were nice size and comfortable. Carpets and bathroom could use upgrading.
Hotel Alma Sur
Punta Arenas

Comfortable, helpful staff and nice common areas with plenty of seating. Breakfast was good and the restaurant served 3 meals a day.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like a locally owned place, not a big US hotel!
Location
Just a 10 minute walk from town, near many restaurants and safe.
Staff
Super nice, helpful with storing luggage and answering questions
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rooms were clean and well equipped, beds and pillow very comfy
AKA Patagonia
Puerto Natales

We didn't stay at this hotel. I put the rating in just to get through the review. We stayed at the Best Western Patagonia. It was a very good choice.

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Activity Reviews
Wine Tasting, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar- Private Tour
Wine Tasting, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar- Private Tour
Chile

Juanito was kind and knowledgeable about our location and the area we visited. He didn't seem to know that we were having a wine tasting in the afternoon and had to set it up on the fly. This is a very long day in the car with not enough time to get out and walk the city / town.

Quality of Experience
Juanito was a good guide but his van was not good. If using him again, have an another driver. Janet's English and knowledge was fine and he was helpful and fun.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
When he talked while driving he slowed down ALOT on the highway. On the way home. he drove very fast and in the right lane scared us with a swerving to miss a slow vehicle.
Transport
The van was old, uncomfortable and didn't feel very safe on the highway. Had a low tire and this wasn't the first time it was low.
Visit the Saltos del Petrohue - Todos Los Santos Lake  & Osorno Volcano
Visit the Saltos del Petrohue - Todos Los Santos Lake & Osorno Volcano
Chile

Excellent group tour, great timing to visit each place and enjoy the scenery.

Quality of Experience
Javier was very good and I highly recommend this trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Javier was excellent, knowledgeable and a good communicator. Kept us to a good schedule.
Transport
It was a very nice van but The van was over crowded with 1 extra person jammed in the back seat. Those in the back couldn't understand Javier over the mic system.
Full Day Private Tour to Chiloe  - The Island of the Legends
Full Day Private Tour to Chiloe - The Island of the Legends
Puerto Varas

Chiloe is interesting with a few historical attractions to see but they are very spread out once you get to the island and it is a VERY long drive. We wouldn't recommend it for a day trip.

Quality of Experience
I'm not sure other and its too long in the car for a day trip. We had a wonderful lunch experience at Mercado Delcahue watching our meal be prepared by a local family. It was delicious.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guide, driver and transport were great.
Transport
Very comfortable
Magdalena Island - Penguin Encounter Half Day Tour
Magdalena Island - Penguin Encounter Half Day Tour
Chile

An amazing adventure to experience magellanic penguins. Excellent boat ride with dolphins and sea lions.

Quality of Experience
On time, well guided and breathtaking closeness to the penguins and gulls
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Punta Arenas
Explore Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas

We learned a lot about the town, the history, the amazing cemetery and the explorers. Always a good way to be introduced to a new area.

Quality of Experience
Super windy day and the driver and Joaquín took very careful care of us
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable, clearly have a deep interest in history and culture, kind and helpful
Transport
Fishing in Maullin River - Half-Day (October to May)
Fishing in Maullin River - Half-Day (October to May)
Puerto Varas

Mateo and Paulo were amazing guides and fishing instructors. We had a beautiful sunny day on the river, learned to fish for trout and loved the whole excursion.

Quality of Experience
Unique float boat with guide navigating the river while we fished. Beautiful river with jungle on both sides!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very patient teaching us and helping us catch fish! Provided us a yummy lunch and drinks. Know so much about the ecology, flora and fauna and fish
Transport
Safe and fun
Torres del Paine National Park - Private Panoramic Tour
Torres del Paine National Park - Private Panoramic Tour
Chile

Joaquin gave us a comprehensive tour of the park, beyond all expectations.

Quality of Experience
Every changing weather and wind made Joaquin's experience as a guide so important. We had plenty of opportunity to walk and explore at a pace that was just right for our group.
Food
Provided by hotel in a box lunch
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Joaquin was driver and guide and did an excellent job of telling us stories, answering questions and keeping us safely on the road!
Transport
super comfy van w captains seats
Full Day Private Grey Lake Hike - Glacier Navigation & Hike around the Lake
Full Day Private Grey Lake Hike - Glacier Navigation & Hike around the Lake
Chile

We did not end up taking this trip. The hike was going to be too difficult for us and the weather too rainy and cold. I had been advised by Tamer that because it was a private tour, we could customize the hike to meet our needs. I don't think he realized we would have been dropped off on an island and once the boat would have dropped us off, we would have had to stay on the island our in the elements for 8 hours until the boat came bak to get us. Our local coordinator Jose Luis made us aware of the situation, that there was not way to do a gentle hike and so we didn't get to go. I'm sure it's a great trip but it is difficult and remote with no flexibility to adjust for an easier trek. It never should have been recommended to us.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Chilean Food Tour & Picnic with a View of Santiago
Chilean Food Tour & Picnic with a View of Santiago
Santiago

Angel was an excellent guide. We enjoyed the walking through the market, tasting local foods and the grand finale wine and local snacks on the hill overlooking the city. We learned a lot about the culture and Santiago in our very first day.

Quality of Experience
Professional, knowledgeable and fun!
Food
Local, fresh and yummy
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Thoughtful and very interesting
Transport
Comfortable and safe
Local specialist: Tamer B. Obeid
Tamer B.
Tamer B. Obeid
Local specialist in Quito & Santiago | Replied on Mar 03, 2025

Hi Kimberly,
Thank you so much for this beautiful review.
It was great to follow you during your trip and see your photos :)
I can see you had a memorable time and experience, and that is a big present for us.
Kind regards,
Riwal :)

We had the best time! Thank you Camila and Ta...
Chile | Jan 27 - Feb 8, 2025

Sharon
Sharon B.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

We had the best time! Thank you Camila and Tamar! We really enjoyed all of your recommendations and tips to make the most out of our time in Chile!

Local specialist: Tamer B. Obeid
Tamer B.
Tamer B. Obeid
Local specialist in Quito & Santiago | Replied on Feb 21, 2025

Hi Sharon,
I'm so happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience in Chile, I love the pictures!
It was a pleasure for our team and me to work with you on your perfect adventure, and our best reward is knowing that you went back home with lovely memories of this amazing country.
We hope to see you again soon for a new adventure in South America!
A big hug,
Camila

Working with Angel to plan our trip to Chile ...
Chile | Jan 18 - Feb 10, 2025

Michael
Michael P.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 18, 2025

Working with Angel to plan our trip to Chile ( Patagonia, Santiago/Valparaiso, Easter Island, Atacama) was a smooth experience, Angel was very flexible, reactive and helpful to plan a trip with plenty of extra ideas and wishes which turned out into a fantastic trip making outstanding memories.

Local specialist: Angel Gutierrez
Angel
Angel Gutierrez
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Feb 27, 2025

Hi Michael!
Thanks for your review, I'm happy to hear you had a fantastic trip :) we always do our best for our travelers to enjoy Chile as much as Possible
Come back soon amigo!

Best,
Angel

From start to finish, a good experience
Chile | Jan 12 - Feb 10, 2025

Sheila
Sheila G.
Italy | Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025
From start to finish, we had a good experience. I don't know if we saved any money using KimKim, but we definitely were more organized and less stress and we didn't have to spend hours and hours doing the planning ourselves. So, that was a huge benefit. We learned about a Puma refuge while we were visiting Chile that I would have liked to have visited (but didn't because we didn't know about it), but otherwise I felt that our trip covered all the "must-do" sights. Francisco managed questions... Read more

From start to finish, we had a good experience. I don't know if we saved any money using KimKim, but we definitely were more organized and less stress and we didn't have to spend hours and hours doing the planning ourselves. So, that was a huge benefit. We learned about a Puma refuge while we were visiting Chile that I would have liked to have visited (but didn't because we didn't know about it), but otherwise I felt that our trip covered all the "must-do" sights. Francisco managed questions and interactions with vendors along the way, so we felt we were well informed.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás
San Pedro de Atacama

The hotel is nice, and the rooms are a good size. The restaurant for dinner was very good. The lunch menu is very small - basically burgers. The rooms have no A/C, just a fan . . . so it can get quite warm in the summer. The pool did not have fresh water; it looked stagnant and not inviting at all.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It's about a 6 minute walk to the main street in town.
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal
Santiago

We stayed here multiple times as we flew to the airport one day and back out again the next day. The dinner restaurant is fine, but the breakfast wasn't worth waking up for. We went the first day and then after that didn't bother with breakfast because the fruit looked sad, the eggs were runny, and nothing really looked appealing. The rooms are nice, large, and well air-conditioned. It is a very easy walk from arrivals to the hotel.

Authenticity & Character
This is a regular Holiday Inn . . . nothing special in terms of "authenticity and character"
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Tupa Hotel
Hanga Roa

We didn't end up staying at this hotel. We booked it and paid for it and didn't get a refund. In spite of that, we switched to another hotel. The room was not well-maintained. The shower pan was stained and dirty looking - no way was I going to stand in that shower. The rest of the bathroom was sad. The room was very hot . . . and there was only a fan. The door to the patio had a screen, but it had holes in it. The only place for wifi was by reception, which was also sad looking - not a place where you want to hang out at all. The location would have been fine - about an 8 minute walk to the main restaurants/beach area, but we couldn't handle it.

Authenticity & Character
Run down, not well maintained or cleaned
Location
Staff
On check-in, the receptionist tried to get me to pay for a room that had been pre-paid. When we decided not to stay and tried to find him to return the key, he wasn't even at the desk.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Run-down, poorly maintained and not well cleaned.
Hotel del Glaciar Libertador
El Calafate

This hotel is older - the rooms are small and a bit run-down. There is no elevator, so if you're traveling with suitcases, request a room on the ground floor. The breakfast area is upstairs, so that could be a problem if you have mobility issues. The toilet in our room was lopsided . . . which tells you the attention to detail to expect in the hotel. The location is fine - and easy 5 minute walk to the beginning of the main street through the small town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Alma Sur
Punta Arenas

The foyer and reception areas are much nicer than the rooms. The rooms are small and the bathrooms (and the shower) are tiny. The food was fine. The location is okay, but you are at least 12 minutes walk from the water.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
AKA Patagonia
Puerto Natales

The hotel is new and well-maintained, but it is a 10-minute, rough ride through rough roads via Uber to get to the town where the restaurants are. After a long day of excursions, we weren't particularly excited about having to catch an uber into town. The cost of the uber is reasonable, about $5 USD each way, but it's a bit of a hassle. The breakfast was nice - and is available in the fridge (cereal, breads, coffee, and fruit) so you can eat it when you want to . . . which means you don't have to get a packed breakfast for an early excursion. That was a nice benefit.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Fundador
Santiago, Región Metropolitana

We stayed here twice. Depending on what you want to do, this location could be good. Apparently it is completely unsafe in the evenings, though. The desk clerk and 2 strangers all told us to hold on to our phones and be careful . . . . Yikes! The rooms have A/C, but our first room was HOT and the AC was supposedly on. The other two rooms were a bit better, but not really cooled. So, if you like a room to be cool when you sleep, I would go elsewhere. The dinner and the breakfasts were both good.

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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Francisco Torres
Francisco
Francisco Torres
Local specialist in Santiago & Quito | Replied on Feb 18, 2025
Hi Sheila, Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m delighted to hear that overall you had a good trip and that you felt well-informed throughout the journey. It’s wonderful to know that our efforts in organizing and managing the vendors helped make your travel planning much less stressful. I truly appreciate your honest insights regarding the hotels. Your comments on Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás, Holiday Inn Santiago – Airport... Read more

Hi Sheila,

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m delighted to hear that overall you had a good trip and that you felt well-informed throughout the journey. It’s wonderful to know that our efforts in organizing and managing the vendors helped make your travel planning much less stressful.

I truly appreciate your honest insights regarding the hotels. Your comments on Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás, Holiday Inn Santiago – Airport Terminal, Tupa Hotel, Hotel del Glaciar Libertador, Hotel Alma Sur, and Hotel Fundador are invaluable. I'm sorry that some aspects, such as the pool conditions, breakfast offerings, and room maintenance at certain hotels, did not fully meet your expectations. Your review will certainly help us improve and fine-tune our recommendations for future travelers.

Thank you again for your feedback. I’m committed to delivering a 5-star experience next time and hope we have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

Best regards,
Francisco

Chile planned by Kim Kim
Chile | Jan 16 - Feb 4, 2025

Brid
Brid I.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
We enjoyed our time in Chile.
Starting off in Rapa Nui was a great side trip. Particularly going to the volcano where the statues are carved. Valparaiso was another great side trip where we met several artists and purchased their work.
Our self drive though the south and Patagonia was excellent with too many beautiful views and places to mention. Driving was very easy and safe.
Pucon and the area was good but beware of the traffic, it can really slow you down.
San Pedro Atacama was a real...
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We enjoyed our time in Chile.
Starting off in Rapa Nui was a great side trip. Particularly going to the volcano where the statues are carved. Valparaiso was another great side trip where we met several artists and purchased their work.
Our self drive though the south and Patagonia was excellent with too many beautiful views and places to mention. Driving was very easy and safe.
Pucon and the area was good but beware of the traffic, it can really slow you down.
San Pedro Atacama was a real highlight and we had a great guide for our stargazing and our mountain tours.
All in all our 3 weeks in Chile was a wonderful trip. All the places in planned by Kim Kim were worth the time and exploration.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Gomero
Hanga Roa

Wonderful family run hotel. Very accommodating

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dreams del Estrecho Hotel
Punta Arenas

Superb water pressure in the showers. Good location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Angel Gutierrez
Angel
Angel Gutierrez
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Mar 02, 2025

Hi Brid!
Thanks for your review! It was great to meet you in Santiago we had a lot of fun :)
Im happy te hear your experience in Chile was great. Come back soon Amigos!
Best,
Angel

Overall it was a great experience.
Chile | Feb 1 - Feb 4, 2025

R
Ron W.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2025
Overall it was a great experience. Just be aware that sometimes things run on time and sometimes pickups run 30 minutes late Read more

Overall it was a great experience. Just be aware that sometimes things run on time and sometimes pickups run 30 minutes late

Activity Review
Bike Tour Laguna Cejar
Bike Tour Laguna Cejar
Chile

Great guide. Good exercise!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Tamer B. Obeid
Tamer B.
Tamer B. Obeid
Local specialist in Quito & Santiago | Replied on Feb 05, 2025

Hi Ron :)
Thank you for your valuable feedback; it is very appreciated.
Yes, in San Pedro de Atacama, the pick-up time can't be exacted when the tours are shared; that's why we were giving you an approximate schedule time. But, otherwise, I am so happy you enjoyed all the tours.
Yours,
Riwal

We didn't work with Fransisco, but with Pamel...
Chile | Jan 16 - Jan 26, 2025

Claudia
Claudia P.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Feb 03, 2025
We didn't work with Fransisco, but with Pamela. Perhaps they work together.
This feedback is to help operations and not complaints.
I was grateful for Pam's assistance in getting my misplaced bags returned very quickly.
Other than that, I found my group had to inquire many times before we got some answers. More details and information would be very helpful in your clients planning.
The website was not so easy to navigate.
Also, we were told we had a busr ide of several hours and should bring...
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We didn't work with Fransisco, but with Pamela. Perhaps they work together.
This feedback is to help operations and not complaints.

I was grateful for Pam's assistance in getting my misplaced bags returned very quickly.
Other than that, I found my group had to inquire many times before we got some answers. More details and information would be very helpful in your clients planning.
The website was not so easy to navigate.
Also, we were told we had a busr ide of several hours and should bring some snacks. We were not told we should prepare for an 11 hour ride and to bring actual meals along. We were not prepared.

We had a very good time, nonetheless. Thank you.

Local specialist: Francisco Torres
Francisco
Francisco Torres
Local specialist in Santiago & Quito | Replied on Feb 07, 2025
Hi Claudia, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your trip. I truly appreciate your feedback. I do remember mentioning that the journey from Punta Arenas to El Calafate was quite long and that I recommended taking a public bus because a private transfer, as you originally wanted, would have been extremely expensive. That being said, I understand that more details and clearer communication would have been helpful in your planning, and I will definitely take your... Read more

Hi Claudia,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your trip. I truly appreciate your feedback.

I do remember mentioning that the journey from Punta Arenas to El Calafate was quite long and that I recommended taking a public bus because a private transfer, as you originally wanted, would have been extremely expensive.

That being said, I understand that more details and clearer communication would have been helpful in your planning, and I will definitely take your comments into account to improve for the future.

I’m really glad to hear that, despite the challenges, you still had a very good time! Thank you again for your feedback, and I hope to assist you in another adventure in the future.

Best regards,
Francisco