Excellent and appropriately adventurous tour to Chile and Argentina
Patagonia | Mar 6 - Mar 22, 2023

Philip
Philip M.
El Prado, NM | Reviewed on Apr 03, 2023

Excellent and appropriately adventurous tour of Chilean alpine world, Patagonia (Torres del Paine, El Calafate, El Chaltan) and End of the World. Ana worked with two of us to identify great lodging and enriching experiences--all within our budget. Transport through two countries was seamless and all taxis were on time and well briefed. Also friendly and helpful in making adjustments to our schedule, booking internal flights, and suggesting places to eat and places to go at each locale. She's a pro!

Trip was reasonably priced overall and well worth it. Weather was uniformly good in destinations--despite forecasts and fears. Contact Kimkim or Ana for our itinerary, lodging, and activities. Wouldn't change a thing. Local contacts connected to us on What's App and local tour guides were fun, informative, and professional (except one who needed an attitude adjustment!).

We spend some eventful pre-trip days in Santiago/Valparaiso guided by a friend and some good times in Buenos Aires afterward. I've been to nearly 100 countries and will now put Chile and Argentina towards the top of my list. Naturally, there's plenty more to see and do there but our itinerary is a good start!

Thanks to Kimkim and Ana for making it happen!

Hotel Reviews
Weskar Lodge
Puerto Natales

Rustic and comfortable. Good for relaxing after a trek and excellent meals. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Hotel Bellavista
Puerto Varas

Great location, helpful staff, comfy rooms.

Calafate Parque Hotel
El Calafate

Great location, helpful staff, nice amenities.

Meraki Lofts
El Chalten

Good price.

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Cilene del Faro Suites
Ushuaia

Great location and staff. Gave us an upgrade on room. Good breakfast.

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Activity Reviews
Navigation to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Navigation to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Puerto Natales

Pleasant boat ride and interesting info on glaciers. See Glacier museum beforehand. Well worth it.

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Excursion to Osorno Volcano & the Petrohue Falls
Excursion to Osorno Volcano & the Petrohue Falls
Puerto Varas

Nice environs and plenty of time to see volcano and walk around at your ability/discretion.

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Excursion to Chiloe Island: Ancud, Castro & Dalcahue
Excursion to Chiloe Island: Ancud, Castro & Dalcahue
Puerto Varas

Long ride to interesting locale. Local museum was great but towns not particularly interesting or charming.

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Torres del Paine National Park
Torres del Paine National Park
Puerto Natales

World class venue and experience. 22k to towers magnificent but challenging hike. Other hike to caves and between entries also excellent.

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Local specialist: Ana Maibach Cikes
Ana
Ana Maibach Cikes
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Apr 08, 2023
Dear Philip and Brad, What a wonderful review! Thank you very much for your kind words. I am very happy to know that your experience in South America was excellent and that we were able to help you plan your trip effectively. At Trips South America, we work hard to make sure our guests have the best possible experiences, and it's great to know that we were able to meet your expectations. I am happy that you enjoyed the accommodations and activities that we planned for you, and that we were... Read more

Dear Philip and Brad,

What a wonderful review! Thank you very much for your kind words. I am very happy to know that your experience in South America was excellent and that we were able to help you plan your trip effectively. At Trips South America, we work hard to make sure our guests have the best possible experiences, and it's great to know that we were able to meet your expectations.

I am happy that you enjoyed the accommodations and activities that we planned for you, and that we were able to help you maintain your budget. We are glad to know that our transportation team and local guides were able to make your trip comfortable and memorable.

I am very grateful that you have trusted us to plan your trip, and that we have been able to provide you with helpful suggestions and flexibility during your stay.

Thanks again for your review and for recommending our services! We look forward to helping you with your future travels and may you have many more wonderful adventures around the world.

All the best,
Ana