Kimkim Trip Reviews for Chile

Caro was very helpful in planning our trip to Santiago and Patagonia. She kept us well informed and was very good at communication. Unfortunately, at the last minute, my friend's father became very ill and she had to cancel the trip which meant I was traveling alone. It was reassuring to know that KimKim and TripsSouthAmerica was aware of this and I had someone to pick me up from the airport and transport me during the trip. I also had another situation with an approaching winter storm in my area require me to change my plans and leave a day earlier than planned. Caro made the arrangements to accommodate me with an additional hotel night and change in pick up schedule.

The hotel in Santiago was less than I hoped - rooms were sparse and dated, very limitied English spoken, and not in the most favorable area of the city even though it was located in walking distance to the cultural center and museum. On the other hand, I loved Westkar in Puerto Natalas and the MR hotel in the Provincia neighborhood in Santiago upon my return were great options. EcoCamp Patagonia was 5 star eco-resort and I would highly recommend it if visiting Torres del Paine.

I wish I could have visited Punta Arenas while in Patagonia

Hotel Reviews

MR Hotel

Santiago

Loved the location and feel of this hotel.

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Weskar Lodge

Puerto Natales

A very nice hotel located about a mile from town along the water.

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Camping Paine Grande

Puerto Natales, Chile

Lots of tents but the tents and pillows were clean and comfortable. Food was good.

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Camping Frances

For a camping experience it was very comfortable. The food was very good at the refugio.

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EcoCamp Patagonia

Torres del Paine

Loved everything about this eco-resort! The accommodations were very nice and the food superb. I loved they offered a welcome drink every night and wine was included with dinner.

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Hotel Fundador

Santiago, Región Metropolitana

The hotel was dark and dank. After flying over night, I was not able to check in early and so had to find a couch to nap. I checked about getting a to-go breakfast on the morning of my departure and was told that had been arranged but when i checked out they acted like they didn't know anything about that. The room was sparse and dated with a lot of rust in the bath. The neighborhood where the hotel was located was in the financial district with older buildings and apartments but no convenient cafes or inviting restaurants.

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Activity Reviews

Maipo Valley - Concha y Toro & Santa Rita Wineries

Santiago

I think visiting the wineries could be fun to do with a group but by myself it wasn't that enjoyable.

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Eberhard Fjord Kayaking Tour

Puerto Natales

The kayaking trip was nice but nothing spectacular.

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EcoCamp W Trek 7D/6N - Day 7- Enjoy the lanscapes and let's return to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas 💕⛰️

Torres del Paine

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EcoCamp W Trek 7D/6N - Day 6 - Eastern Lakes 💕⛰️

Torres del Paine

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EcoCamp W Trek 7D/6N - Day 5 - The Big Challenge: Torres del Paine 💕⛰️

Torres del Paine

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EcoCamp W Trek 7D/6N - Day 4 - Grey Glacier Trek & Boat Ride 💕⛰️

Torres del Paine

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EcoCamp W Trek 7D/6N - Day 3 - The Paine Massif's Heart: French Valley 💕⛰️

Torres del Paine

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Eco Camp W Trek 7D/6N - Day 2 - Los Cuernos Trek 💕⛰️

Torres del Paine

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Eco Camp W Trek 7D/6N - Day 1 - Welcome to Torres del Paine 💕⛰️

Torres del Paine

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Santiago Markets City Bike Tour

Santiago

The bike tour was very enjoyable and informative.

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The driver was late picking me up and returning me after the bike tour. He had a womas hiding in the back of the van which made me feel very uncomfortable and was very unprofessional

We had a wonderful trip to Chile. Our agent, Marcela, crafted an exceptional itinerary—she listened carefully to our wishes and adapted plans seamlessly when changes arose.
The Atacama Desert was breathtaking, and our guides, Rodrigo and JP, were incredibly knowledgeable about the region’s geology, history, and Andean wildlife. Rapa Nui was unforgettable; learning about the Moai and the Birdman competition brought the island’s rich history to life. In the Colchagua Valley, we enjoyed sampling outstanding wines amid stunning scenery, which was the perfect way to round out the journey.

While we spent weeks building this trip as the days passed we realized that the information on the tours was incomplete and the age of the men in our group was not considered fully. My husband is 72 and Gabi is 72 as well. We had to send numerous messages to figure out the details of the itineraries, the length, challenges, etc. One tour was dangerous to our health. The Puerto Varras tour gave no details on the challenge, 23km length, amount of water needed, clothing, huge flies, etc. we had to turn around after just 3 km.
Several tours had guides who struggled with English or did not bother to speak it at all.
In short, KimKim needs to refund us the money for the full day Puerto Varas tour. In general, KimKim should assign a travel specialist who is educated about the destinations and give full details about the tours.
While South America is beautiful and we appreciate the people and the landscape, we expect KimKim to do the write thing about its customers and offer best communication.

Hotel Reviews

Rochester Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche

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Hotel Cabaña Del Lago Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas

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No AC

NOI Indigo Patagonia

Puerto Natales

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Hotel Diego de Almagro Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas

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No AC

Hotel Pueblo de Tierra

San Pedro de Atacama

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Hotel Plaza El Bosque Ebro

Santiago

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Activity Reviews

Visit to Perez Rosales National Park – Trekking through Desolation Pass

Puerto Varas

We were not given any details about the length, clothing, food and water demands. Guides were nice but the communication with kimkim I existent. We need to be refunded as we could not do this tour safely.

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Give full details about the tour before the tour.

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Victoria Island & Arrayanes Forest - Navigation

Argentina

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Full Day Trip- Red Rocks, Lagunas Altiplánicas & Atacama Salt Flats

San Pedro de Atacama

Guide struggled with English

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Better guides

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Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert

San Pedro de Atacama

Did not happen

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We recently returned from a three-week trip in Patagonia, mostly in Chile. Planning the trip and working with this touring agency was challenging; we spent many hours researching the itinerary, the tours and hotels recommended, even double-checking their final vouchers. This was all due to having picked up discrepancies on the initial draft of the itinerary and along the way. At times we wondered why we're paying them the fee?!
Our tour operator was not proficient in English, nor familiar with the places we planned to visit, which made it difficult to communicate in real time, frustrating once we arrived at our destination(s), or complete the tours they recommended. Most of the tours (5 out of 8) were not detailed and they missed the mark on punctuality, safety, quality and not being matched to what we had requested. One tour in particular, ~23 Km hike to- and around a volcano was inappropriately designed for our group, critical information was not provided until our pickup, and we had to terminate it early.
All airport and hotel transfers were adequate and on time.
Visiting Chilean Patagonia was an experience we will not forget; interesting history, diverse culture while the scenery is amazing, spectacular and mesmerizing. Being there made us forget about the logistics so poorly managed by this agency,

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cabaña Del Lago Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas

stars awarded ONLY for the location; rooms are quite small and bathroom even smaller. we arrived on an unusually warm day (over 32C/90F) and they could offer a standing rotating fan, as there is no AC. great location walking distance to town and beach

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hotel was clean however, small rooms, bathrooms and no AC

Hotel Plaza El Bosque Ebro

Santiago

great location, nice rooms/suites; appreciate the espresso coffee machine in the room. rooftop restaurant for breakfast with mountain views is amazing. exquisite walking area in town.

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Hotel Diego de Almagro Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas

Great location if you have a view of the straits and the beach

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if you have a view of the straits and the beach

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rooms are bit small

NOI Indigo Patagonia

Puerto Natales

Great location and decent restaurant fare.

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just make sure you get a fjord view; else you will be looking at a wall or someone's back yard

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Rochester Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche

the lake view albeit across the dusty main road, is very nice if you have a terrace. this hotel does not have a restaurant on site; you have to walk to a nearby hotel on the side of the main road in the dust as there are no paved walkways.

Authenticity & Character

add a restaurant to the property

Location

this hotel is 7Km (~4.4mi) from downtown

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the staff was accommodating and helpful at times

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Activity Reviews

Victoria Island & Arrayanes Forest - Navigation

Argentina

stars awarded ONLY for the scenery. this tour was improperly planned for our group. the one-day tour includes 3-4 hrs on Victoria Island which is mostly waiting on the dock for the boat to take you back. there is another shorter tour, which we found out about after we arrived and which would have been better for us. we were unable to change it since it was planned by kimkim with a 3rd party. throughout the tour we were rushed due to many tours arriving at the same time, to the point of being uncomfortable. while the Arrayanes forest is interesting, we were not allowed any time there to fully enjoy it. likewise for Victoria Island; the signage is poor, to the point that you cannot hike on your own. our guide chose not to speak English (Jessica) so for us this tour was a major waste of time and money.

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Short Circuit

Bariloche

a good way to visit, albeit lacking sightseeing downtown. the pickup from the hotel was 45 min late. view from the top was magnificent

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Andean Lakes Crossing (Todos Los Santos Lake-Villa Peulla-Lake Frías to Bariloche) One way to Bariloche

Chile

this tour is a MUST albeit long, with many transfers and guides some of whom do not speak English. it was adequately planned however, little to no information is provided at any time. this tour does not provide a guide for the entire trip. at one lake crossing after arriving in Argentina, the guide and driver left us at the dock to wait on a boat that arrived more than an hour later.

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Visit to Perez Rosales National Park – Trekking through Desolation Pass

Puerto Varas

this tour was improperly designed and planned for our group. no details were provided and critical information was only available when we got picked up. after an hour or more drive, we arrived at the trailhead only to be informed that the trek is ~23 km (14mi), with the first section on a steep incline of rough gravel, in the sun and at a time when insect (large horse-fly biting insects) activity was at its peak. after a grueling short ascent, we stopped at a log cabin where it was decided to terminate the tour and return to the hotel. there is no value add to be around the base of the mountain when you can view the spectacular site from town

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Estancia La Península Full Day

Puerto Natales

this tour was properly managed; nice experience at the ranch and the lamb was delicious. we were fortunate with great weather. we felt rushed; we would have liked to stay there longer

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Grey Glacier Round Trip Navigation

Chile

this tour was improperly managed by the touring company, and no details were provided. the pickup was scheduled too late, which forced the driver to go at unsafe high speed on the 2-hr trip to the ferry area. the driver did not speak English. once he dropped us off, there was a 40-minute hike through the woods and over an open stretch of beach where the winds were gusting at over 50 mi per hr (80Km per hr). everyone was huddled into whatever seat was open; very crowded. 2 stars only for viewing the glacier close up

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Magdalena Island - Penguin Encounter Half Day Tour

Chile

this tour was properly managed and adequate pickup; reserved upper deck on the ferry and tour operators guiding you throughout the day.

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This was such an amazing trip, it will take a while to fully review.
All the transportation was excellent with only two small exceptions. Our standout driver was Nico in Mendoza
All the hotels were perfect and all had great staff, facilities and location. Our standout hotel was Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa, with Blanca Patagonia Boutique Inn being a close second. Everywhere we were well welcomed. Casa Glebinias was absolutely lovely and Casa Sur Ricoleta well located.
Our guides were excellent and our standout was Andrea in Mendoza.
The wineries were wonderful and our favourites were Santa Rita, Bodega Benegas, but Luigi Bosca was the standout for sure.
Other tours were great with the standouts being touring the markets and cooking with Chef Tatan in Santiago. It was truly amazing! We also loved the Captain’s Table cruise to the glaciers in Patagonia - what an experience! The ranch in Buenos Aires was lovely and the Gala Tango show was very enjoyable.

Hotel Reviews

CasaSur Recoleta

Buenos Aires

Well located city hotel in Buenos Aires. Helpful, professional staff and very comfortable rooms with excellent amenities.

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Mirador del Lago Hotel

El Calafate

Boutique hotel located out of town with spectacular views of Lago Argentino. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Excellent restaurant and very comfortable rooms

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Lares De Chacras

Chacras de Coria

Beautiful boutique hotel. Extensive gardens and huge pool. Attentive, friendly staff, including the resident dog. Charming rooms with rustic touches. Very quiet and well located.

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Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa

Santiago

Excellent hotel in great location. Helpful, friendly, professional staff. Wonderful restaurant and bar. Comfortable beds and good showers and facilities. Unique decor.

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Activity Reviews

Todo Glaciares Capitan's Club

El Calafate

When we arrived we were a bit concerned as the lines were so long, but once we were directed to the special boarding area all that changed. After being escorted to the private cabin we were offered drinks and settled in. The whole day was fantastic from the service, commentary, food, wine and spectacular views. Lunch, in a private dining room, was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the guanaco stew which was hearty and very tasty. Highly recommend

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Chilean Cooking Class

Santiago

This was a real standout day. Chef picked us up at the hotel and took us to the markets. He was a wonderful guide, providing so much information. Then we went to his beautiful apartment and were taught how to make ceviche. After that we enjoyed a delicious lunch on the balcony overlooking the city and the mountains. We enjoyed excellent wines and listened to great stories from our convivial host. Highly recommend.

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The whole trip was amazing. We particularly enjoyed some tailored experiences such as the kayaking and the condor watching in Patagonia.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás

San Pedro de Atacama

NH Ciudad de Santiago

Santiago

Activity Reviews

Hike to Base Torres

Chile

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Trekking Torres del Paine Active

Chile

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Trekking and Condor Watching

Puerto Natales

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Kayaking in Eberhard Fjord

Puerto Natales

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Biking Tour of Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales

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Hike to the Summit of Toco Mount

San Pedro de Atacama

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Puritama Canyon Trek

San Pedro de Atacama

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Tour of Tatio Geysers

San Pedro de Atacama

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Explore the Atacama Salt Flats & Lagoons

San Pedro de Atacama

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Stargazing Experience

San Pedro de Atacama

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Valley of the Moon Tour

San Pedro de Atacama

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Day Trip to Viña del Mar & Valparaíso

Chile

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Santiago City Tour - Private

Chile

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Our trip was incredible - the experiences Angel planned were amazing, including an authentic Asado BBQ meat tasting with the best steak I've ever had, a Tango Show, some incredible hikes with excellent local guides and stunning views, and a tour to interact up close with penguins. I learned so much about the areas we visited, and it was the perfect activity level for our group. We had regular communication with our local experts throughout the trip, which was very helpful. Thanks so much, Angel!!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Alma Sur

Punta Arenas

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Carlos was wonderful, but otherwise many of the staff were not friendly or accommodating.

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Clean but the walls were paper thin - you could hear EVERYTHING from other rooms, the lobby... I could even hear the treadmill from the fitness center from my room (on a different floor).

45 by Director

Santiago

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Mirador del Lago Hotel

El Calafate

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beautiful view of Lake Argentina

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Hotel Lennox Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires

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Natalino Hotel Patagonia

Puerto Natales

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Activity Reviews

Visit to Santa Rita Vineyard + Optional Lunch at Doña Paula Restaurant

Chile

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Magdalena Island - Penguin Encounter Half Day Tour

Chile

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Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Tour

Chile

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Condor lookout Horse riding - Laguna Sofia & Cerro Benitez

Chile

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Full Day El Chalten - Trekking Fitz Roy View Point

Chile

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Visit Perito Moreno Glacier - Full Day Tour

El Calafate

Dany was the best!!

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Native Experience- Lakes and Caverns

El Calafate

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Live Cooking & Meat Tasting Menu

Buenos Aires

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Visit the most Famous Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires - City Tour

Buenos Aires

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San Telmo Tango Show and Dinner.

Buenos Aires

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There was a bit of a snafu with the driver, but Angel and the local experts were quick to remedy.

We had an incredible experience travelling to Argentina and Chile. The activities planned were perfect for our group - including dinner/show reservations, cave tours, hiking, penguin excursions, and more. Our guides for the hikes were fantastic. The travel arrangements were generally well communicated, and our drivers were friendly and pretty punctual. Overall, it was a wonderful trip!

Our trip to Chile was amazing and so much of that is thanks to the exceptional people who guided and supported us at each stop.

Camila, our main organizer, deserves special recognition. Her attention to detail, responsiveness, and genuine care shaped the entire experience. Every transfer, tour, and connection felt effortless because she was always one step ahead. You could feel how much pride she takes in showcasing her country, and it made all the difference. She was also very patient and worked hard to get the itinerary just right.

We were also fortunate to have wonderful local guides throughout the trip. Each one brought their own personality, expertise, and passion for Chile’s landscapes, culture, and history. Whether we were exploring cities, tasting incredible food and wine, or taking in the natural scenery, our guides made every moment richer and more meaningful. Shout out to Ignacio and Jennifer who showed us around Santiago and out to the coast, Marco who spent the day with us at the geysers and desert and has a great passion for the country and photography, and every other tour was great! We appreciated and genuinely enjoyed our time with each guide. There's no part of the trip we wouldn't recommend!

It's a lot to pack in 11 days, but Camila made it possible!

We had a great time on our Chile vacation organized by KimKim!
Amazing scenery around San Pedro de Atacama, in particular the high elevation drive to and visit of the Tatio Geysers with guide Diego, and the Valley of the Moon hike. We saw many vicunas and flamingos!
In the Lake District town of Puerto Varas our stay at Casa Molino was amazing, with an other worldly view of Vulcan Orsono across Lago Llanquihue, with the full moon rising. Our guide there Patricio was very knowledgable on our beautiful tours of Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales and of Isla Grande de Chiloe.
The final destination in our travels to Patagonia's Parque Nacional Torres del Paine offered amazing natural scenery. Staying in/near the park at Hotel Lago Grey Hotel and Los Torres Patagonia was worth it, allowing us to experience the evenings and mornings in the park. The boat tour on Lago Gray to the glaciers was beautiful. And our ultimate experience, the all day hike to the the spectacular Torres Mirador was a life experience - very challenging and totally worth it. Our Patagonia driver Daniel and guide Leo were both excellent in informing us about the history, culture and environment of Patagonia and answering our many questions.
Overall our trip to Chile was well organized by Kimkim, with seamless transport between airports, hotels and tours which allowed us to concentrate on enjoying our holiday and the amazing scenery of Chlie.

Hotel Review

Hotel Casa Molino

We really enjoyed Casa Molino, one of nicer hotels at which we have stayed. The hotel is a grand house in the countryside and right on Lago Llanquihue, with a view across to Vulcan Orsono that is unreal. We had a 2nd floor very comfortable room with huge windows facing that amazing view. The grounds and the house are immaculately kept and beautifully designed, with peaceful indoor and outdoor areas to relax and take in the view. The property has a nice short garden walk down to the lakeshore to its small beach, very nice. While staying at Casa Molino we had all our dinners there, the food and service was some of the best we had during our travels in Chile.

Authenticity & Character

This seems to be a grand country house that was converted to a botique hotel. The design of the house and the interiors is nice, warm, serene and inviting to just relax and take in the view. The grounds area also beautiful and well kept and a beautiful backdrop to the lake and house.

Location

Right on the lake and the view of Vulcan Orsono is world class. The hotel is in a rural location away from Puerto Varas which I consider a plus - quiet, peaceful and relaxing. There are country roads around that look interesting for walks and biking, we did not have time to try this.

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Room was beautifully designed, great bed, very comfortable room.

Activity Reviews

Day Trip to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park

Puerto Varas

Boat ride on Lago Todos de los Santos and easy/moderate hike on the side of Vulcan Orsono made for a pleasant and relaxing day.

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Patricio was great. A fount of information about everything about the Lakes District. We enjoyed talking to him.

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Valley of the Moon Tour

San Pedro de Atacama

We very much enjoyed hiking in the Valley of the Moon and experiencing this completely unique desert scenery. After the hike we drove further into the park to see the Tres Marias which we could have skipped, not as interesting in our opinion. Then to a nice viewpoint overlooking the Valley of the Moon and San Pedro for snacks and cocktails at sunset which was nice.

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Klaus was a good guide - friendly, very knowledgeable about the desert landscape and geology.

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Tour of Tatio Geysers

San Pedro de Atacama

This tour was great. Need get up very early to experience the geysers at sunrise but totally worth it. The drive up from San Pedro to the very high altitude plains with views of the much higher mountains is spectacular.

Quality of Experience

Food

Excellent breakfast outdoors enjoying the amazing scenery.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Diego was great - super friendly and fun, accommodating and knowledgable.

Transport

On time, clean, everything worked. Its on gravel roads across the high desert plains in a van which is all part of the fun.

Explore the Atacama Salt Flats & Lagoons

San Pedro de Atacama

Overall this day trip was OK but not as spectacular as our other Atacama tours IMO. The lagoons viewing and viewing and hiking at Piedras Rojas were nice enough.

Quality of Experience

Food

Food was good!

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Leo was pretty good. He was not as engaging and informative as guides on our other tours. Acted more as a driver than a guide.

Transport

Marcela was an absolute angel! This trip would not have happened without her. I picked places I wanted to see, things I wanted to do, set a budget and let her pick the rest. All the transportation was on time and professional. All the hotels were beautiful with wonderful service. This was the trip of a lifetime seeing things I’ve only ever dreamed about. If I could do it over, I would spend more time in puerto natales and Torres del Paine as well as spend time in el Chalten instead of el calafate! The communication that Marcela provided from start to finish was amazing. I had never booked with a travel company before and this experience won’t be able to be topped. My guides in Puerto Natales were one of my favorite parts of the trip. Both through Patagonia Planet. Jhon on the all day bus tour through Torres del Paine was phenomenal! Paz on the lago Sarmiento hike in the park was incredible. You could tell they love what they do and love to share the area with people who appreciate it!

Hotel Review

Hotel Sir Francis Drake

Puerto Ayora

This place felt like home. Everyone was so kind and helpful but especially Carolina. She was so helpful with recommendations and was a friendly face each time I arrived back from the days adventure.

Authenticity & Character

It felt clean and comfortable with a really unique feeling of being in a house instead of a hotel.

Location

This hotel is so easy to walk to so many places! A couple blocks from the ocean and a couple blocks to any restaurant you’d like!

Staff

Carolina was incredible!! I’ve never felt so comfortable asking questions of a staff member at a place I’m staying. Everyone else was friendly and professional!

Cleanliness & Comfort

Nothing fancy but very clean and comfortable

Activity Reviews

El Chalten Full-day with Mirador de los Cóndores

El Calafate

I had a really terrible guide for this excursion. You could tell she didn’t want to be there. However, it is beautiful and well worth the visit. I wish I would’ve planned to spend a few nights in Chalten instead of just a day trip.

Hike from Sarmiento Lake to Amarga Lagoon

Chile

This was a great little hike and I had perfect weather! However my guide Paz, was truly what made this experience unforgettable. She was so passionate about the area and the things we were talking about. Being a guide from the United States it was really fun to compare stories and have someone who understands you from the other side of the world.

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Perito Moreno Glacier Mini-trekking

El Calafate

This is a once in a life time experience and I am so grateful that I chose to do this tour!! It was really one of the coolest things I’ve ever done!

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Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park

Chile

I wasn’t expecting much from this tour but it was incredible! Being able to see so many parts of the park and so much wildlife was really exciting. Torres del Paine blew me away and I should have spent more time there!

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Jhon was the most phenomenal guide and trying cared that I was there alone. He made sure to check each time to make sure I made it back on the bus and offered to take photos of me at every stop. You could tell he loved the area and is excited to show it to people!

Transport

The communicated well on when transport would arrive and the vehicle was clean and Alvaro was a great driver!

I loved everything in my trip. I had a wonderful hotels, tours. Even when things did not go right ( because of the flight) everything was rearranged and I did not loose any experiences. I am definitely coming back with my family to explore Patagonia. Thank you

Chile is a far away destination so I searched and decided to try out KimKim and get to work with Francisco. I loved that the tours and transfers were setup with such ease and every tour was very organized with the friendliest people. Communication before and during the trip was all done very simply through the KimKim site or WhatsApp. Some of the favorite tours in Chile were the Valparaiso/Vino Del Mar/Winery, Grey Glacier, and of course the highlight was the Base of the Torres hike. The weather also cooperated for the most part the entire week we were there—the wind is absolutely not a joke either.

Kimkim organised a self guided tour for us in Patagonia, Chile from Puerto Natales and then into Torres del Paine National Park . All communication from the planning stages 10 months prior right up until the end of the trip was handled efficiently and promptly. Once the tour had commenced Kimkim were on hand 24/7 to resolve any issues we might have. The itinerary ran like clockwork except for one issue, but after contacting our agent this problem was very quickly resolved and this didn't affect our plans at all. Everything which was planned for our time in Torres del Paine went without a hitch. The transfers to and from the airport, bus station, to the hotels and into the park were always on time. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. This is the second time I have used Kimkim to organise a trip for me.

Hotel Reviews

Refugio Frances

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Refugio Torre Central

Parque Nacional Torres del Paine Pedro Montt

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Casa de la Patagonia

Puerto Natales

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Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Review

Panoramic excursion to the Torres del Paine National Park (with Box Lunch)

Puerto Natales

Quality of Experience

Wonderful experience overall with great lookout stops for photos. Hard to go wrong with scenery like this.

Food

The restaurant we stopped at for lunch was very expensive and the food very average.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our guide and driver were the best. Our guide knew so much and gave us fantastic commentary. Our driver was a very competent and safe driver.

Transport

The seats on the bus were very narrow so for two people sitting side by side it was squashy. The storage nets on the back of all the seats had all been removed so nowhere to store a water bottle etc.

I cannot express enough regret for booking my trip to Chile through Kimkim. If it could go wrong, it did. At the end of the second day, every part of my trip that they were responsible had gone south.
Starting with the airport transfer- our driver was a road raging lunatic. With six tourists in the back, he spent over thirty minutes chasing down another vehicle trying to pin it in. He was finally successful and then went to confront the other driver while completely forgetting he had customers in the back. Some of the other travelers were shocked while others were terrified. To me it was beyond unprofessional, and my partner and I ended up having to walk to our hotel
The hotel provided by Kimkim was pleasant except for terribly rude staff. Then our first tour was cancelled with little notice. We were not offered to have it rescheduled or provided a refund. Turning to the second tour, we were promised English speaking guides. When the tour operator picked us up, he told me that he didn’t speak any English and whoever we booked the tour though (Kimkim) dropped the ball because his company did offer English speaking guides. When I contacted Kimkim about this, they said there was an emergency with the English-speaking guide, so we got put on the other tour.
The part of my trip I was looking forward to the most was going to the port city of Valparaiso for New Year’s Eve. After paying in full, Kimkim told us that we could not do that tour on that day because it would be too crowded and we could do a food tour instead. After the second day and the tour going horribly, I reached out to our tour operator and told him to cancel everything and refund the remainder. We paid Kimkim $3,590 for a 7 day tour, cancelled after the second day, and they refunded $370.
After cancelling the remaining trip, I rebooked hotels and went through Viator. It was much smoother with zero headaches. We even made it to Valparaiso on New Years Ever and had an amazing time. I would avoid this company at all costs.

Hotel Review

Hotel Pueblo de Tierra

San Pedro de Atacama

Hotel is nice. Unpleasant is a generous way of describing their staff.

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Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Activity Reviews

Baltinache Hidden Lagoons and Vallecito(magic bus).

Chile

Thank you for the guide that didn't speak English, it really came in handy seeing as I don't speak Spanish.

Quality of Experience

Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert

San Pedro de Atacama

You cancelled this on me.

We used Kimkim to help plan a one-week adventure in Chile, and honestly, it was one of the best travel decisions we’ve ever made.

From the very beginning, the process felt easy and collaborative. We went back and forth with them on what we thought we wanted to do, and they did all the heavy lifting — researching, suggesting better options, and refining the plan until it was exactly what we were excited about. They weren’t just plugging in generic activities — they were actively improving our ideas.

Once the trip started, the experience got even better.

Riwal and Alex were incredible. They were always available on WhatsApp and responded quickly any time we had a question, needed help, or wanted suggestions — even for things like restaurant recommendations. At one point we accidentally left our phone at a hotel, and they jumped right in and coordinated everything to help get it back to us. That kind of support takes the stress out of travel in the best possible way.

It felt less like dealing with a travel agency and more like having extremely competent friends on the ground in Chile who actually had our backs.

If you want a trip that feels thoughtfully planned, flexible, and fully supported while you’re traveling — Kimkim is absolutely worth it. We would use them again without hesitation.

Highly recommended.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Cabaña Del Lago Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hotel Borde Luz

Pucon

A bit dated but well managed and cute

Authenticity & Character

Location

In between cities

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

Bed needs replaced

Activity Reviews

Mountain Bike Osorno Volcano, Paso Desolacion Trail

Puerto Varas

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Rafting on the Petrohue River

Puerto Varas

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Villarica Volcano Ascension

Pucón

Hardest thing I’ve ever done. Be in shape and bring lots of nutrition and water. It was great. Guides were helpful and made it fun.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

First time with Kim KimKim and very happy with everything.
Lorena is very knowledgeable with Chile and understands what we're looking for.
Lorena and the team had been a great help in every way, from planning, multiple changes and support during the trip.
She's always responsive. Our flight was delayed so we missed the connection on day 1, Lorena and Valentina helped secure last seats on new flights and saved the day! Our grand trip would have been ruined if it weren't for their help.

We had a great time and are very happy with the support received throughout. Highly recommend anyone going to Chile to connect with Lorena.

What a beautiful country Chile is and our two week trip was amazing and hassle free primarily due to the assistance of Camila with whom we interacted over a period of few weeks to come up with a perfect itinerary. Without her guidance, knowledge and input, it would have been difficult to plan a two week trip.

Once the trip started, on the ground support team of Riwal and Dayana ensured that we had up to date information of the plan for the day, and if there was any question, they both were available for immediate resolution. We did not encounter any issue at all that needed them to step in, which is a good sign in itself.

Overall, we are very happy with how everything went well for this vacation leaving us with beautiful memories of a lifetime.

Activity Reviews

Full Day Trip- Red Rocks, Lagunas Altiplánicas & Atacama Salt Flats

San Pedro de Atacama

Quality of Experience

Food

They offered wonderful breakfast and lunch, all of which they carried with them in coolers and made a picnic setting. Food was good, tasty and plenty for everyone. No corners were cut.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The guide Limon was phenomenal, very knowledgeable, helpful. Always smiling and giving us required information at all the stops. Allowing us plenty of opportunity to take pics and many times offering to take family pics for us. What a wonderful guide she is.

Transport

Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar y Laguna Tebiquinche

Chile

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit to "Valle de la Luna " - Morning tour

Chile

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Astro Fotografia

Chile

It was a full moon night and the provider knew we would not be able to do any star gazing given the brightness of moon light. So they should have actually canceled the tour and refunded the money. Instead they did take us on the tour to show one planet and share some information about couple constellations, however, this is not what we were hoping to see or what the Atacama night sky tour is famous for.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Full Day Tour to Chiloe - The Island of the Legends

Puerto Varas

The island of Chiloe was a full day trip exploring some of the churches built on the island. However, the trip seemed long and not that interesting. Knowing what I know now, I would have skipped this tour and done something different.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Visit the Saltos del Petrohue - Todos Los Santos Lake & Osorno Volcano

Chile

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Tour

Chile

It was a tough 14 mile one day hike but seemed manageable thanks mainly due to the guides who ensured our safety, provided adequate support, made the long hike enjoyable by sharing information, lot of water breaks. At one particular pass, we were up in the mountain with a steep drop on one side and the wind gusts were really strong. The guides helped us navigate through that pass using ropes, which made it a lot safer for everyone to continue our hike. I appreciated this a lot.

Quality of Experience

Beautiful landscape, lot of scenic spots.

Food

Nutritious food, made sure my wife who is a vegetarian, the food met her needs.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very friendly, knowledgeable guides who ensure we not only enjoyed this long hike but we completed it safely.

Transport

Pick up and drop off was door to door!!!

Riwal did a great job, though he faced some challenges due to weather and a hotel situation; he found us options and kept us well-informed. W The entire family enjoyed our trip and will look to book our next family vacation through kimkim.

Hotel Reviews

Iorana Hotel

Hanga Roa

We had the pleasure of staying during New Year's, and the staff was excellent. They were always asking us if we needed anything to make our stay enjoyable. The rooms were nice and clean. The location was away from the town, but we got to explore some hiking trails around the shoreline. We were a minor concern because of the flight path, but there were a few flights each day, most during midday when we were out and about on the island. The pool was a little green and seemed out of order, so we spent more time at the beach than at the pool.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Further away from town, about a half-mile walk to the main street. We were able to rent a car and enjoy the whole island, which made it even better. There are a few hotels closer to the city center, but they do not offer the views and sunsets available at Iorana.

Staff

the staff was excellent. They were always asking us if we needed anything to make our stay enjoyable

Cleanliness & Comfort

45 by Director

Santiago

Very modern hotel, clean and comfortable. Tranquil rooms.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

where most of the staff we delt with were helpful and accommodating. There was one late night front desk individual who was not helpful and projected a feeling we were not welcome and annoyed we were there for such a late check in.

Cleanliness & Comfort

super clean and modern

Hotel Bellavista

Puerto Varas

Beautiful hotel, excellent staff who were curious about how our stay was going and made sure we had whatever we needed to enjoy it. Breakfast service was fantastic, and the staff were very polite and accommodating. Location was great to walk to restaurants, the shoreline, and the city center for shopping. The view was the best part! WOW!

Authenticity & Character

Location

Easy to get downtown and to the waterfront for restaurants and shops.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

squeaky clean and super comfy

Hotel Lady Florence Dixie

Puerto Natales

Not a welcoming front desk presence. Did not have hot water for the first 3 days staying at the hotel. Was told it was a regional issue, not a hotel issue (for hot water?) Once we did get water, it was lukewarm at best. The hotel was doing renovations during our stay and did not mention it, which was the real issue, as work crews were installing new water heaters that lay throughout the hallways. The rooms were designed like a cheap motel with paper-thin walls. The single person working the breakfast service was the only positive, inviting person. The location was pretty good, but there are a few other options nearby that may be better.

Authenticity & Character

it was a small and quaint hotel but had trash and building supplies throughout the hotel as they were going through a remodeling and failed to let the team know that was an issue.

Location

The location was OK, located near the central plaza, restaurants, and shops. There were other hotels that were closer to the water that may have be more inviting.

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

it was a small and quaint hotel but had trash and building supplies throughout the hotel as they were going through a remodeling and failed to let the team know that was an issue. Hot water is must, cannot believe in the weather environment, the hotel was ok with their guess not having hot water to clean themselves.

Activity Reviews

Torres del Paine National Park - Private Panoramic Tour

Chile

Hampered by the weather, but we had a small window where the clouds parted, and we could see the mountain tops. Nacho, our guide, was great, very knowledgeable and inquisitive about if we were enjoying or stay.

Quality of Experience

The environment was incredible and very beautiful. We were able to experience the mountains, glaciers, incredible waters, pumas and other wildlife, and most of all - the WIND!

Food

We had sack lunches from the hotel, which was poor soggy sandwiches and random bagged snacks.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Nacho was the best, it was great to hear his stories.

Transport

the terrain is a little rough, Nacho had a nice vehicle but was defiantly effect by the rough environment.

Visit the Saltos del Petrohue - Todos Los Santos Lake & Osorno Volcano

Chile

Our guide was very knowledgeable and was awesome.

Quality of Experience

Our guide made the experience special

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Victor was great and we had a lot of great conversations

Transport

Van was clean and very comfortable

I had an excellent experience with this travel company during my trip to Chile.
They truly understand what tourists are looking for and plan the trip accordingly, with great attention to detail.

They were always available and in constant contact with me 24/7, which made the whole journey smooth and stress-free.
They were also very flexible, accommodating changes and requests without any issues.

Thanks to their professionalism and support, the trip was perfectly organized and enjoyable from start to finish.
I highly recommend them to anyone planning to visit Chile.