Ana has been extremely responsive
Chile
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Nov 10 - Nov 18, 2023
![Marco](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/c889c6de25746f9227a2cbb4ca5ed6a2f517aad5/original-7ab977799b1b67b34200c3572a88b48b.jpg)
Ana has been extremely responsive while dealing with our travel demands related to our Chilean vacation, even during her brief one week vacation.
She accommodated revisions in terms of the hotels selections, as well as variations in the several tours we selected.
Hotel Reviews
Well located, ample room facilities and quality breakfast. Clean and user friendly
Good location near restaurants, clean bedding facilities. However, bedroom and bathroom were too bare and witouth furniture. Breakfast ok.
Facilities very basic but clean. Very quiet and decent breakfast. However, location is a negative (3 Km from town, on a very dark and dusty road), especially considering the fact that is EXTREMELY difficult to get taxis in San Pedro de Atacama. Every night it was a nightmare returning from dinner to the hotel. Avoid until they set up a transportation alternative to downtown.
Activity Reviews
![Santiago's City Tour from the aiport](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/257fdf7b3fde6b73ac0a9c28ccc50edbf1802d60/medium-0e15cf6ab87112fc43676801c04b2d05.jpg)
We had rain all day, so the city visit was made within the car. Guide was imaginative and we ended up in nearby Sta Rita winery
![Full day Visit to King Penguin Park 🐧❄️](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/8c5aa1d60262277b2144c7dc802019907f85c815/medium-689767f7e1747ebd5a537a566a425437.jpg)
Transportation was timely and very friendly (guide Paula). Ferry crossing the Magallanes Strait was in good shape. Lunch at El Porvenir was in a very good restaurant. Visit to the King penguin colony went very well. Exciting watching over 70 penguins. Trip back noneventful.
![Evening Astronomy Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/trip_plan/days/photos/45bafaf8d9a1eec33106300166afe34d01722105/medium-5b3e0a73f1ad88cbc45dc3c6ef8dce2a.jpg)
We could not do it due to cloudy skies for the 3 nights we stayed there. But the tour operator was extremely cnstructive and accommodating d
![Navigation to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/b4a94270f8d62b4a07a84f0bd4819e5e403c8fc1/medium-bf1269130181bab0df16b4c16f99dc21.jpg)
Probably the best tour in Patagonia. Boat was clean and service was very good. Barbecue in a nearby restaurant was very decent and the place very clean.
![Panoramic excursion to the Torres del Paine National Park (with Box Lunch)](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/6abd9b89ef8e3e1f87eae08e7df94b20768dc899/medium-177463af50e32a8de07336047ee617f7.jpg)
Majestic nature of the Torres del Payne and other mountains nearby. John Pineda, our guide, was extremely informative and responsive t our requests. He is a good photographer too!!! We had a bad weather but he altered the route and allow us to make the most out of it.
![Rainbow Valley - Semi Private](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/58afe0759da5add94701f5f561ef7eca1c7c4d38/medium-1f1ee0125295f237509a184522ee6b9d.jpg)
Our knowledgeable guide and a beautiful day allowed us to admire the great colors of the Valley and understand teh basic of the geology behind the scenery. We also visited the petroglyphs of Yerbas Buenas site. A great surprise and one of the top tours we made in Atacama.
![Cejar & Tebinquiche Lagoons - Atacama Salt Flats](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/fbd6d1189dca252e7afba97f7b9fc4af2e9a37df/medium-a4070be5f99bd964f881be8893f891e6.jpg)
Visit to Laguna Tebinquiche was interesting albeit a bit short. Opportunity to swim on the Cejar lagoon (25 % salt concentration) was fun and the surrounding scenery very beautiful. Visit to Ojo del Salar was a bit lame. We had an open cocktail event with nice wine and treats and, more importantly, the impressive volcanos/mountains backdrop...excellent
![Half day Moon Valley and Mirador Ckari - Semi Private](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/17420d6e62e3ffa6b8141ca13e4ed9a9864c8cc2/medium-4d57d281e2099e481c91908edba94b5c.jpg)
We visited several locations of the Salt Cordillera with a grand finale by watching the impressive sunset. Impressive!
![Tatio Geysers - Semi Private](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/e8cea00704808e4eaa9c32168593ea8cdee8fd53/medium-5ea014c5ce07cf925e406d9ad11875c0.jpg)
Very early morning tour to have the opportunity of seeing the geyser in full activity (27 F). Our guide prepared an unforgettable private and quality breakfast on a private spot with full sight of the geysers.... Some road stops included the possibility in Machuca to taste grilled Lama with chimichurri... Finally, we had the luxury of seeing 3 types of flamingos...
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Dear Marco,
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that I could contribute to making your Chilean vacation a positive and memorable experience.
Flexibility is key when it comes to planning a perfect trip, and I'm delighted that I could assist in tailoring your family vacation 💕
Thank you again for choosing us for your Chilean vacation, and I hope you have fantastic memories to cherish!
Best regards,
Ana ✈️