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Turismo Milodon

TURISMO MILODON - DMC Chile since 1997, has a successful career organizing travel for individuals, groups and corporate in Chile and bordering countries. Each of our proposals brings visitors to our unique culture and nature, leading to an unforgettable experience. We know how to impress your clients with top-quality services and a diverse landscape in Chile: Santiago/Valparaiso, Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Lakes and Volcanoes District, Easter Island, and Wine Country.
We also coordinate trips with bordering countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil, in addition to the one and only Antarctic continent.

Turismo Milodon is part of the following groups: Argentina Travel Agents, Bolivia Travel Agents, Chile Travel Agents

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The Perfect Trip
Chile | Jan 3 - Jan 26, 2025

David
David K.
Bend, OR | Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025
This trip to Chile was for four of us. We are experienced travelers (including two prior trips to Argentina) and it is from that perspective that we have unqualified praise for Lorena and her team. We provided a general idea of what we wanted to do, she provided options and then helped us make final decisions. With only minor exceptions, (which we have already told her about) everything she booked for us was perfect--the lodging, the tours, the boat trip and the transfers. We had one... Read more

This trip to Chile was for four of us. We are experienced travelers (including two prior trips to Argentina) and it is from that perspective that we have unqualified praise for Lorena and her team. We provided a general idea of what we wanted to do, she provided options and then helped us make final decisions. With only minor exceptions, (which we have already told her about) everything she booked for us was perfect--the lodging, the tours, the boat trip and the transfers. We had one transfer fail to show at the Balmaceda airport, but she had us rebooked with someone else within 30 minutes. Also, we had some itinerary adjustments along the way, including adding a land transfer to Argentina.
Lorena was just super helpful with everything
Other Highlights:
-- Soledad, our guide in Santiago and Valparaiso was top notch. We really enjoyed the two days we spent with her.
--Dinner with Gloria: We felt so fortunate to be able to enjoy a home cooked meal in Glorias home. This feels like a special touch that most travelers don't get.
--The Skorpios Cruise: The perfect way to experience the fjords and archipelago of southern Chile. The crew and program on the ship was very high quality.
--Vicente Perez National Park Tour: Our guide Christian was excellent and proved invaluable in solving a minor medical issue one of us had in Puerto Varas
--Transfers: We had a lot of them and with the one exception noted above, they were perfect. The drivers were on time, interesting to talk with and helpful

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Boutique Le Reve
Santiago

Great location, lovely garden for breakfast, friendly staff.

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Hotel NOI Blend Colchagua
Santa Cruz, O'Higgins

Set among the vinyards and close to many excellent wineries.

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Hotel Don Luis
Puerto Montt

Do not recommend. Conveyed this to Lorena earlier

M/V Skorpios II Cruise
Santiago

Incredible cruise. The archipelago is stunningly beautiful and the San Rafael glacier was amazing. Highly recommend it. The crew is knowledgeable and helpful Everything is well organized. The food was really good.

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Hotel Wyndham Puerto Varas Pettra
Puerto Varas

Great location with great views. We had two separate one night stays during our trip

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Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Feb 20, 2025

Dear David,
It was my pleasure to help coordinate and bring to life this fantastic trip for Pam, you, and the MacNichols. I truly appreciate your kind words and I also learned a lot in the process.
Travelers like you make our job more interesting by finding hidden treasures that allow them to enjoy nature and experience the local culture.
I wish you all the best and hope you return to South America soon for more adventures.
Warmest regards,
Lorena

An Overview of Panama
Panama | Feb 8 - Feb 13, 2025

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Todd M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
We had an enjoyable and educational trip to Panama. Our guide Victor, and our driver Ivan, made the experience care free and enriched. Seeing modern Panama City, the old city, the canal, the islands and the country side gave us a good overall impression of Panama and its people. Read more

We had an enjoyable and educational trip to Panama. Our guide Victor, and our driver Ivan, made the experience care free and enriched. Seeing modern Panama City, the old city, the canal, the islands and the country side gave us a good overall impression of Panama and its people.

Hotel Review
Radisson Hotel Panama Canal
Panama City

The Radisson is an older hotel that is somewhat run down. It is clean, but in need of a renovation. The area surrounding the hotel has nothing to offer, so we might have preferred a hotel in Casco Viejo with many walkable amenities.

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Panameña Night
Panameña Night
Panama City

Casco Viejo is very lively at night. It is quite beautiful.

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City Tour - Casco Viejo & Panama Canal
City Tour - Casco Viejo & Panama Canal
Panama City

We were interested in learning more about the history of Panama, and this tour provided that background. The ruins were interesting, Casco Viejo was impressive, and the visitor center at the locks was worthwhile.

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Sailing Taboga Island
Panama City

The crew on the Red Cat catamaran made the trip to Taboga a lot of fun. Taboga was interesting to see, and the view of Panama City from the boat was spectacular.

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El Valle
Panama City

El Valle is a beautiful place. We enjoyed a hike with several waterfalls providing interest. A surprising and memorable experience was our visit to the butterfly haven. Being surrounded by hundreds of beautiful butterflies was spectacular. Spending a little time outside of Panama City certainly enriched our experience in Panama.

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Panama Canal Partial Transit
Panama Canal Partial Transit
Panama City

Learning about the canal with the experience of a cruise through a portion of the canal and the locks was a highlight of our trip to Panama. Visiting the locks from land is worthwhile, but experiencing the canal aboard a boat is even better.

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Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Feb 19, 2025

Hi Todd,

Glad to hear you enjoyed your 6-day trip in Panama 😊

Thank you for your feedback in regards to the hotel and also the excursions. I'll definitely consider a more central located hotel to give more freedom to walk around.

I will also let Victor and Ivan know how much you enjoyed this trip thanks to their help!

Kind regards,
Jesse

We had a wonderful trip with so many various ...
Patagonia | Jan 10 - Jan 19, 2025

holly
holly k.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2025

We had a wonderful trip with so many various experiences. Jesse did a fabulous job setting up all the tours, transportation , hotels. All of our local guides were amazing and made our trip so special.

Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Feb 07, 2025

Hi Holly,

Thank you for sharing all those amazing pictures of your 10-day trip to Chile 😊 I'm so happy to see that you had good weather during the Base Towers hike and were able to see the peaks! It was my pleasure to plan this friend trip and please don't hesitate to reach out for another adventure to Chile! Maybe next time to the Atacama Desert or even Easter Island? 🌵🗿

All the best,
Jesse

Lorena did an outstanding job all the way aro...
Chile | Jan 3 - Jan 26, 2025

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Carter M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2025
Lorena did an outstanding job all the way around. Our accommodations were excellent. Transfers (with one exception) excellent and timely. Lorena always responsive and helpful. This was an epic trip for us and we owe great thanks to Lorena for that! Read more

Lorena did an outstanding job all the way around. Our accommodations were excellent. Transfers (with one exception) excellent and timely. Lorena always responsive and helpful. This was an epic trip for us and we owe great thanks to Lorena for that!

Activity Reviews
Santiago City Tour - Private
Santiago City Tour - Private
Santiago

Sole was fantastic! Great tours. Deep and thoughtful knowledge. A pleasure to be with Sole!

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Skorpios II - 6 days/5 nights Cruise
Skorpios II - 6 days/5 nights Cruise
Puerto Montt

Definitely a trip to do., Small ships. Greater food. Incredible experiences.,

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Private Dinner
Private Dinner
Santiago

Gloria and Leonids were suggest gracious hosts and it was an honor to have a meal in their home. Highly recommend this to anyone who has the chance. Just an amazing experience. I will never forget the “third flavor”.

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Gloria prepared an amazing dinner, paired with Leonides excellent wines. What a gift it was to be with them!
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Valparaíso & Wine Tour - Private
Valparaíso & Wine Tour - Private
Santiago

Old town Valparaiso was excellent! Highly recommended. Sole took us on an awesome tour.

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Montes Winery - Tour Premium
Montes Winery - Tour Premium
Chile

Great restaurant, and great wine.

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Fly-Fishing Program Magic Waters Patagonia
Fly-Fishing Program Magic Waters Patagonia
Puerto Bertrand
Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Feb 07, 2025

Dear Jenny and Carter,
Muchas gracias for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that your trip was such a memorable one. It was my pleasure to assist and I'm so glad everything went smoothly (well, almost everything!). If you plan another trip to South America in the future, don't hesitate to reach out.
Always the best,
Lorena

Jesse and Kim Kim made our trip a seamless, s...
Chile | Jan 18 - Jan 24, 2025

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Mary T.
Palo Alto, CA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025
Jesse and Kim Kim made our trip a seamless, stress-free experience. She listened to our general needs and was able to put together a diverse itinerary that gave us a taste of all Atacama had to offer. She was attentive and accommodating to changes and gave us various options to meet the preferences of our group of 7. I'd use Jesse and Kim Kim again! Read more

Jesse and Kim Kim made our trip a seamless, stress-free experience. She listened to our general needs and was able to put together a diverse itinerary that gave us a taste of all Atacama had to offer. She was attentive and accommodating to changes and gave us various options to meet the preferences of our group of 7. I'd use Jesse and Kim Kim again!

Hotel Review
Lodge Terrantai
San Pedro de Atacama

Loved this place. The service was impeccable and warm. I felt like I was returning home after every excursion and always had what I needed there, whether it was coffee, snacks, wine or water. The staff, from housekeeping to the front desk, were always so pleasant and friendly.

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Activity Reviews
Valley of the Moon Tour
Valley of the Moon Tour
San Pedro de Atacama
Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar & Tebenquiche
Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar & Tebenquiche
San Pedro de Atacama
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Jan 30, 2025

Hi Mary,

Happy to hear that you and your group enjoyed your 7-day trip getting to explore San Pedro de Atacama 🏜 It was a pleasure helping you plan this adventure!

Don't hesitate to reach out if you decide to revisit Chile; There's so many other places to get to know such as the Patagonia, the Lake District and also Easter Island.

All the best,
Jesse

Great Itinerary and Great Experience in Patagonia
Chile | Jan 22 - Jan 28, 2025

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Dave C.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025
I thought the itinerary that Lorena worked with on turned out to be fantastic! A great mix of normal touring and experienced based activities! Specifically our guides for Torres De Paine, Ramiro - W Circuit Patagonia and our Torres Overview Tour Guide - Jose Gonzalez were outstanding. In addition I wanted to give a shout out to Valentina our local KimKIM Operations leader in Chile did a great job. The Magdelena Island / Penguin Colony and the Lago Grey Glacier are don't miss events. Read more

I thought the itinerary that Lorena worked with on turned out to be fantastic! A great mix of normal touring and experienced based activities! Specifically our guides for Torres De Paine, Ramiro - W Circuit Patagonia and our Torres Overview Tour Guide - Jose Gonzalez were outstanding. In addition I wanted to give a shout out to Valentina our local KimKIM Operations leader in Chile did a great job. The Magdelena Island / Penguin Colony and the Lago Grey Glacier are don't miss events.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Ilaia
Punta Arenas

We were only there for a quick overnight ~8 hours. The hotel was fairly comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Probably not the best location or option if you are going to stay more than a couple of nights

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Outside of town, not centrally located
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Hotel Vendaval
Puerto Natales

If you are looking for a higher end accommodation, this may not be your place. It is centrally located in Puerto Natales, but the rooms were small and you won't be able to control room temperature from individual rooms. The room didn't come with a TV (which was ok, but not great), and no refrigerator...which was an issue because my wife has medications that required that. If you go upstairs to the hotel bar be prepared at checkout to have to pay in Chilean Pesos...since they wouldn't allow credit cards to finalize the bill...just a couple of small amenities that could have been better.

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Hotel Lago Grey
Torres del Paine

Lago Grey was outstanding! Yes, it is remote within the National Park....but that was made it terrific. The on-site restaurant was fantastic, staff were very supportive and customer focused, and the rooms were big with knock out views of Lago Grey. The room did have a TV, but no refrigerator, but the staff were super accommodating to helping us get medications properly stored. I can't say enough great things about this property...a definite must go!

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Activity Reviews
Torres del Paine National Park Private Tour
Torres del Paine National Park Private Tour
Puerto Natales

This overview type tour was fantastic. Jose Gonzalez was one of the best tour guides we have ever experienced anywhere. This tour gives a great taste of many aspects of Torres Del Paine National Park...which was a great way to see a lot of things in half a day! The provided lunch at the Lago Grey cafeteria was very good and needed !! Nicely done to Jose!!

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Jose's knowledge and presentation style made this a great tour
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Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Chile

Worth the effort to go to the island and view the penguins and other birds in their natural environment. A great tour for the Punta Arenas time of our itinerary

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Boat Trip to Glacier Grey
Boat Trip to Glacier Grey
Chile

One of our highlights..especially since we stayed right at the Hotel Lago Grey! The boat trip was fantastic and the views of the glacier were awe inspiring!! This is a can't miss excursion if you are anywhere near Lago Grey.

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Base Torres Hike
Base Torres Hike
Chile

Spectacular...but be forewarned, this hike is a difficult trek (not close to moderate) and not for the faint of heart. Views were spectacular and the guides were fantastic. 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) with elevation changes and variable trail conditions and weather conditions made this an experience of a lifetime, but also challenging!

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The provided lunch bag was not nearly enough nutrition to support this type of hike...bring energy bars and other food
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Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Feb 01, 2025

Dear Dave and Rosana, I loved reading your kind review. Thanks for the sweet words and the details on the hotels and tours. I shared your compliments with Jose and Valentina, they were happy to hear them!
After several years of planning this adventurous trip it finally became true. Please come and visit us again, there’s so much more to see and do in South America and I’d love to plan another great experience for you.
I wish you both an amazing rest of the year.
All the best,
Lorena

Felt in good hands
Patagonia | Jan 5 - Jan 24, 2025

Bruna
Bruna I.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025
We visited Patagonia in Chile and Argentina. Undoubtedly, Patagonia is the most spectacular environment I have ever visited. Biodiversity is still noticeable in that part of the world and I hope it will be forever preserved that way. The Andean Condor, Uppland geese, culpeos and guanacos are still common sight. I wish I had seen the timid armadillo! It was suggested by Lorena that we rented a car to travel within North Patagonia and then Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine. The roads from... Read more

We visited Patagonia in Chile and Argentina. Undoubtedly, Patagonia is the most spectacular environment I have ever visited. Biodiversity is still noticeable in that part of the world and I hope it will be forever preserved that way. The Andean Condor, Uppland geese, culpeos and guanacos are still common sight. I wish I had seen the timid armadillo!

It was suggested by Lorena that we rented a car to travel within North Patagonia and then Punta Arenas to Torres del Paine. The roads from Balmaceda Airport to Puerto Guadal and around Torres del Paine were unpaved or filled with craters in the paved roads, which made the driving conditions dangerous and so it became necessary to drive between 20 - 60 km/h. Nevertheless, the scenery in those areas were breathtaking! Also, petrol stations are hard to come by and we needed to make that planning ourselves. We were not given this information beforehand. A bus trip from Puerto Natales to El Calafate was added to our itinerary and it was not the 4 h stated on our itinerary, but 6 h. It was the most uncomfortable part of the trip, as we were crammed in like sardines.

In the plus side, all hotels suggested were excellent. My top picks were Lago Grey Hotel and Mirador Puerto Guadal, plus the food at the Yegua Loca restaurant. The best boat trip was to Spegazzini glacier.

Lorena was always very prompt at helping us when needed, even when we were still in Santiago. We felt safe under her care and she sorted issues very quickly. On the improvement side, the itineraries could have been checked a few hours in advance to avoid some of the issues.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Mirador del Guadal
Puerto Guadal

Stephan was an amazing host, always checking in with us to provide us with local tips on what to do or just have a friendly chat. The local chef was excellent and we enjoyed the quality of the breakfast and dinners. The best of all was the superb view from the cabin and the amazing nature surrounding us.

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Spectacular nature
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Hotel Lago Grey
Torres del Paine

Incredible location! We could still see the glacier from our room. We saw so many wild animals, like the caracara, culpeo zorro and Magellanic woodpecker. It is a walking distance to easy walks in the forest through Rio Pingo and Grey Glacier. Restaurant staff were very friendly.

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Hotel Kosten Aike
El Calafate

Good location and good facilities. A hotel working towards environmental sustainability.

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Activity Reviews
Marble Caves Boat Tour
Marble Caves Boat Tour
Patagonia

The marble caves are really worthwhile a visit! The guide gave some good basic scientific background as to how they were formed and those not listening could still take some amazing photos of the beautiful geological formations.

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Guide was knowledgeable and had good sense of humour. Staff back in the office were a bit rude.
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Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Patagonia

The guide was excellent at covering the information in both Spanish and English. It was good to see the park rangers on watch on the island to protest the welfare of the animals. We saw other bird species, like the Upland Geese and Seagull. The trip to the Marta island was shorter than to observe the penguins, because we needed to stay on the boat not to upset the sea lions, which was sensible.

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Wildlife Photo Safari in Patagonia
Wildlife Photo Safari in Patagonia
Punta Arenas

The guide was exceptional! She knew so much about the birds in the area. We observed several species and watched several condors fly!

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Perito Moreno Blue Safari
Perito Moreno Blue Safari
El Calafate

When we reached the National Park, we could view the glacier from the wooden platforms from the yellow and blue trails. This was also during the time allocated for lunch break. After that, we took the boat to enjoy a walk closer to the glacier where we could touch it and even ‘drink’ a piece of ice from it. It is a real shame that these beautiful glaciers are disappearing as a result of anthropogenic climate change.

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Food
The sandwich was too dry.
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Guided Tour from El Calafate to El Chaltén
Guided Tour from El Calafate to El Chaltén
El Calafate

The guide was wonderful! She had great knowledge of the area and very happy to answer extra questions in English. Before we reached El Chalten, we stopped at the Hotel Las Leonas for a coffee, photo, souvenir opportunity and/or toilet break. And she stopped for two other photo opportunities on the way. There was only one hike going up but not for that long. The second walk was at ground level towards the waterfall.

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Boat Tour Through The Glaciers
Boat Tour Through The Glaciers
El Calafate

This is a must tour! We loved it! The catamaran was really modern. We loved the iceberg sculptures. It is a real shame that these beautiful glaciers are disappearing as a result of anthropogenic climate change.

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Explore Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side) & Great Adventure
Explore Iguazú Falls (Argentine Side) & Great Adventure
Patagonia

The trails were great but we were rushed throghout the whole experience. It was very busy with lots of tourists queuing everywhere. We also did the Great Adventure in the boat where we soaked from being underneath some of the falls! We loved that part of the day. Beautiful place and it would be great to do it without a guide rushing through, so that we can enjoy the natural surroundings. The guide should have also spoken in Spanish to the group member who did not speak English but he ignored her most of the time.

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Explore Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side)
Explore Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side)
Patagonia

We only spent two hours on the Park and we were hoping for at least 4 h. We felt rushed again and could not enjoy the beautiful sight standing before us for long enough. We stayed in the Argentinian side so had to travel to the Brazilian side and be subjected to passport control, but we stayed inside the van and the guide handled everything. We also stayed in the van to enter the park as opposed to take their double decker bus.

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Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Feb 05, 2025

Dear Bruna and Rod, I sincerely appreciate your insightful review and am glad to know you enjoyed beautiful Patagonia. We will take into consideration all of your comments to offer a better experience for future travelers. We are always happy to provide in-trip support to ensure a smooth holiday.
All the best to both of you,
Lorena

Trip to Puerto Varas
Chile | Jan 13 - Jan 21, 2025

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Isabella D.
Brazil | Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025

We had an incredible experience with KimKim! I loved our 2 day kayak trip. We got to see amazing wild life and camp on Yolanda's property. An unforgettable experience!

Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Jan 30, 2025

Hi Izzy,

I'm happy to hear you also enjoyed the 9-day trip to Puerto Varas along with Derek and Bern 😊 It was a pleasure planning this trip for you all and don't hesitate to reach out if you decide to revisit us! Maybe a trip to San Pedro de Atacama or even the Patagonia to kayak along glaciers!

Kind regards,
Jesse

Perfect Planning
Chile | Dec 28 - Jan 11, 2025

James
James W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025

I was concerned about investing in the Kimkim service. It was perfect for us. The planning and execution were exactly what we needed.

Local specialist: Marcela Huidobro
Marcela
Marcela Huidobro
Local specialist in Puerto Varas | Replied on Jan 28, 2025

Hi James,

Thank you so much for your words! I’m more than happy to hear that the execution of your trip met your expectations and that the service was a perfect fit for you. It was a pleasure helping you create this experience, and I hope to assist you in the future with another amazing adventure in South America!

My regards to Joanne y Laura.

All the best,
Marcela

Wonderful trip, amazing geography, dynamic guides, and beautiful country.
Chile | Jan 13 - Jan 21, 2025

Bern
Bern W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025
We had an amazing time, and the guides were as much a part of that experience as the amazing geography. Herman's knowledge and attitude made our introduction to Chile and the tour of Santiago a great start. Our next experience - kayaking the Petrohue and staying overnight by the waters of the fjord was probably the highlight. Our guide, Elisban, the beautiful scenery and wildlife, along with the stay at Yolanda's farm made for a couple of fun and invigorating days. The next day we... Read more

We had an amazing time, and the guides were as much a part of that experience as the amazing geography. Herman's knowledge and attitude made our introduction to Chile and the tour of Santiago a great start. Our next experience - kayaking the Petrohue and staying overnight by the waters of the fjord was probably the highlight. Our guide, Elisban, the beautiful scenery and wildlife, along with the stay at Yolanda's farm made for a couple of fun and invigorating days. The next day we mountain-biked the Osorno volcano, and our guide Jorge made the challenging uphill and some downhill another great experience. That was followed by a guided walk through the Alerce park, where our guide Luis kept us both informed and entertained with his great sense of humor and it was a good break in between some more vigorous physical excursions. Our 'bike and beer' tour with Jorge (again) gave us some amazing views of lake Llanquihue and the countryside, and while we did sample a few bears (amazing), we had too many Pisco sours the night before so we mostly drank water. We wrapped up the trip by white water rafting with Elisban, and were finally introduced to the coliguacho. We had learned from Jorge that you can break open the coliguacho and extract honey, and were surprised to find that it was true. So...overall incredible trip!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa
Santiago

Very comfortable, clean hotel in one of the nicest areas of Santiago. Great restaurants within walking distance.

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Hotel Wyndham Puerto Varas Pettra
Puerto Varas

Very clean and comfortable. Incredible views of the lake and volcanos. Nice breakfast buffet. Lobby room was an excellent place to relax and take in the scenery.

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German architecture and rustic feel.
Location
Walking distance to everything in Puerto Varas
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Easy check-in, check-out, and helpful with all questions and recommendations for food/coffee.
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Activity Reviews
Day 2/2: Kayak Journey Across the Fjords
Day 2/2: Kayak Journey Across the Fjords
Puerto Varas

See previous day's review...

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Rafting on the Petrohué River
Rafting on the Petrohué River
Chile

Great way to end our trip! Eli was our guide once again, prepared us well for the white water, and it was a great experience.

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Santiago City Tour - Private
Santiago City Tour - Private
Santiago

Herman our guide was so knowledgeable, and his personal experiences and character were a huge plus.

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 Day 1/2: Kayak Journey Across the Fjords
Day 1/2: Kayak Journey Across the Fjords
Puerto Varas

This was the highlight of our trip. Kayaking the river and fjord, the wildlife, the guide, the food, sleeping overnight in tents near the water, swimming in the icy water, seeing penguins, dolphins and sea lions, the experience of eating farm-fresh food at the farm itself - all were things to remember.

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The guide was excellent, and the views were incredible, the food was great....
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Mountain bike Osorno Volcano
Mountain bike Osorno Volcano
Puerto Varas

Jorge our guide was excellent, and the experience was invigorating. It was cloudy so we couldn't see the top of the volcano, but it was still beautiful and we got an incredible view of the Lake of the Saints.

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Trekking in Alerce Andino National Park
Trekking in Alerce Andino National Park
Puerto Varas

Our guide Luis had a great sense of humor, was very knowledgeable, and this was a nice, easy hike with a lot of beautiful scenery.

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Bike & Beer
Bike & Beer
Puerto Varas

Jorge set us up for a great ride from Frutillar to LLanquihue. The ride wasn't too strenuous, and we had great views of the lake, farms, country side, and the cities. Jorge had an delicious lunch and great assortment of local beers for tasting when we were finished.

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Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Jan 24, 2025

Hi Bern,

It makes me very happy to hear how much you, Izzy and Derek enjoyed the 9-day adventure in Puerto Varas 🚣🏻‍♂️🚵🏻‍♂️ Thank you for sharing some pictures. The views looked amazing!

I will let our guides know how much they meant to you in making this trip incredible 😊 They really are the heart and soul of these adventures!

Don't hesitate to reach out for a future trip to Chile. Maybe a multi-day kayaking excursion in the Patagonia?😉

All the best,
Jesse