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Chile | Mar 2 - Apr 1, 2023

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susan l.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 08, 2023

Our guides and drivers through out the trip were prompt, knowledgeable, pleasant and seemed to enjoy their work. Most spoke good English and were keen to practice.
Valentina who was the local chief support was great..she responded quickly and gave me the assurances we needed.

Hotel Reviews
Weskar Lodge
Puerto Natales

Very comfortable room...pleasant staff..buffet breakfast was ok..dinner menu was basic..

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Hosteria Kau Kaleshen
Gdor. Gregores 1256, Z9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Plain older place, clean,good location,helpful English speaking staff, breakfast just barely ok...no protein...tired looking fruit...

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Hotel Costaustralis
Puerto Natales

After tripping around it was great to stay in a modern upscale hotel Good location in town, on the water, breakfast very satisfying, staff helpful, gorgeous art work..

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Hotel Cabo De Hornos
Punta Arenas

Lovely modern hotel in central location..gorgeous art work,great food, staff were pleasant and helpful...we overlooked the central square which was very attractive..

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Australis Cruise Ship
Santiago

First luxury cruise...very well run, efficient,pleasant knowledgeable staff, clean, well stocked..delicious meals, very scenic routes and fun interesting shore trips..we had great weather..and about 2/3 passenger capacity as it was the fall..a great time to go..fewer people..more attentive service...

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Activity Reviews
Tour of Viña del Mar & Valparaiso
Tour of Viña del Mar & Valparaiso
Viña del Mar

Driver and guide Soledad were the right people to get us started in Chile..they were very helpful, pleasant and introduced us to the country and city

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Valparaiso Tour
Valparaiso Tour
Valparaíso

Soledad was great..she was informed, gave us needed practical information and a pleasant person to work with

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Private Tour along Beach towns
Private Tour along Beach towns
Chile

Our guide was very pleasant knowledgeable, courteous, spoke good English,..we had a very pleasant day driving south to Isla Negra and stopped along the way...he went out of his way to help us see around Neruda's summer house there even though it was closed..

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Valparaiso to Santiago - Wine Tour
Valparaiso to Santiago - Wine Tour
Valparaíso

Visit was pleasant..lovely location and tasty lunch..wine tastings were fruitful...our driver was pleasant and courteous..

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Santiago City Tour
Santiago City Tour
Chile

Our guide was pleasant knowledgeable and loved his job...we walked a great deal...took the metro..and learned more about the city its history and local sites...helpful for our first day as we could then get around on our own...

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Private Dinner
Private Dinner
Santiago

This was a really great idea and our hosts were pleasant generous and the meal itself very good..4 courses plus wine..our guide and host played guitar and because they are friends there was much warmth during the evening..

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Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park & Surroundings
Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park & Surroundings
Chile

Wow..first exposure to the scenery mountains. Sky...guide and driver were knowledgeable pleasant helpful and seemed to enjoy their work..a great day..

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Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Chile

Tour boat packed with people...weather was good..some sun and cloud.. visited first glacier which was amazing...meal was ok at a local hall..

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Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Apr 18, 2023

Thank you, Susan. It was our pleasure to make this trip a memorable adventure in which you and Doug could experience a variety of activities and see our culture from different perspectives.
All the best,
Lorena