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Felipe Pereira

I am a Chile travel specialist at Responsible Travel S.A., a Travelife Certified and TourCert certified tour operator, and a participant of the UN Global Compact. I love to create meaningful tailor-made journeys across Patagonia, Atacama, Easter Island, the Lakes District, and Chilean wine country.

Passionate about wildlife, adventure, and different styles of travel, I design authentic experiences that combine iconic destinations with meaningful local encounters, helping travelers discover the very best of Chile.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in tailor-made journeys across Patagonia, Atacama Desert, Easter Island, the Lakes District, and Chilean wine regions. My expertise includes wildlife experiences, hiking, photography, cultural experiences, food and wine, and sustainable tourism."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I started working in inbound tourism, helping travelers explore South America, and over the years I specialized in designing tailor-made itineraries. Today, I focus on creating unforgettable journeys across Chile, combining iconic destinations with authentic local experiences, while promoting responsible and sustainable tourism."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of my most unforgettable travel experiences was watching hundreds of Magellanic penguins come ashore on Magdalena Island in southern Chile. Standing just a few meters away as they returned from the sea, while respecting their natural habitat, was an incredible reminder of how special wildlife encounters can be when they're done responsibly. It's experiences like this that inspire me to help travelers discover Chile in a meaningful and sustainable way."

Felipe is part of the following groups: Patagonia Travel Agents, Chile Travel Agents
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Favorite experiences

Atacama Desert Stargazing Outing

For this stargazing outing in the Atacama Desert, it's common to start with hotel pickup or at a meeting point in downtown San Pedro de Atacama. From here, you can head to the Altiplano ("high plain"), where an expert astronomer might provide an astronomy lesson, explaining how to identify...

Maipo Valley Wine Experience

The Valle de Maipo (Maipo Valley) is a rich wine-producing region in central Chile. The great thing about this hotbed of viniculture is that it lies just a few minutes from the capital of Santiago, so it's easily accessible on a day trip. This tour covers the history of wine and the almost...

Easter Island: Orongo & Ahu Akivi Tour

This excursion involves two half-day tours to Orongo and Ahu Akivi. The experience begins in the southwest corner of Rapa Nui and the remains of the village of Orongo. Located on the rim of an inactive volcano called Rano Kau, this area enjoys a special place in the island's history as it was the...

Recent trip reviews for Felipe

Our original travel planner was not great, bu...
Chile | Sep 20 - Sep 26, 2026

Rachael
Rachael S.
North Olmsted, OH | Reviewed on Oct 04, 2026
Our original travel planner was not great, but once it was switched, we had a much better experience. We loved everything about Chile and each and every guide, driver and accommodation exceeded our expectations. We can't wait to return! Read more

Our original travel planner was not great, but once it was switched, we had a much better experience. We loved everything about Chile and each and every guide, driver and accommodation exceeded our expectations. We can't wait to return!

Hotel Review
Hotel Director Vitacura
Santiago, Vitacura, Región Metropolitana

Great location, nice rooms

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Activity Reviews
Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Tour
Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Tour
Chile

This was our favorite day of the entire trip. Our driver, Jorge, and our amazing guide Daniel made the experience for us. The hike was breathtaking, we loved everything about it. The provided lunch was delicious- lunch with a view!! Daniel was very knowledgeable and pointed out many facts and animals for us. It felt like we were hiking alongside a friend. His happiness and love for his work was effervescent. We had so much fun on the drive back to Puerto Natales with Jorge and Daniel stopping for animal sitings. They even brought a hat we left in the car back to the hotel for us. This was a top notch tour and honestly, it made our trip!! I would highly recommend this to anyone of reasonable fitness and ability. I am so happy to have seen the base of Torres del Paine!

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Welcome to Puerto Natales.
Welcome to Puerto Natales.
Puerto Natales

We had a nice driver arranged by Kim Kim. We had arranged our own accommodations- Hotel Vinnhaus was fabulous! We did not like the original hotel suggested by Thaiss. You should add this hotel to your list of options. It was boutique and special and we loved it there.

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Full Day Valparaiso & Viña del Mar - Group Tour
Full Day Valparaiso & Viña del Mar - Group Tour
Santiago

Maria was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and she made the experience special for us

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Concha & Toro Wine Tasting Tour
Concha & Toro Wine Tasting Tour
Chile

This was arranged by us, but our driver was fabulous. We also did a wine tour of Santa Rita. Jo was amazing!

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Local specialist: Felipe Pereira
Felipe
Felipe Pereira
Local specialist in Puerto Natales, Natales, Chile | Replied on Oct 05, 2026
Hello Rachael! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. It means a great deal to us. I am especially happy to know that, after changing your travel planner, the rest of your journey became such a positive experience. Most importantly, it is wonderful to hear that Chile itself left such a lasting impression on you and that the guides, drivers, accommodations, and experiences all exceeded your expectations. Your words about your day in Torres del... Read more

Hello Rachael!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. It means a great deal to us.

I am especially happy to know that, after changing your travel planner, the rest of your journey became such a positive experience. Most importantly, it is wonderful to hear that Chile itself left such a lasting impression on you and that the guides, drivers, accommodations, and experiences all exceeded your expectations.

Your words about your day in Torres del Paine are particularly special. It sounds like Daniel and Jorge helped turn an already breathtaking place into one of those unforgettable travel memories that stay with you long after you return home. I am sure Daniel will be touched to hear that his knowledge, passion, and joy for what he does made you feel as though you were hiking alongside a friend. And the fact that they went out of their way to stop for wildlife and even return the hat you left behind says so much about the care they put into the experience.

Thank you as well for sharing your feedback about Hotel Vinnhaus. Discovering special, charming places like this is an important part of creating memorable journeys, so your recommendation is truly appreciated.

It was a pleasure to be part of your journey through Chile. Knowing that you loved the country so much that you are already looking forward to returning is perhaps the greatest compliment we could receive.

Chile will be here waiting for you, with many more beautiful places and unforgettable experiences to discover. We would be delighted to welcome you back someday.

Best,
Felipe

Wonderful Wine Experience in Chile
Chile | Sep 2 - Sep 8, 2026

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Jason S.
New Orleans, LA | Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026
My wife and I experienced a fantastic - though too short - trip to Chile, in which we concentrated on Santiago and the wine country of Maipo and Colchuagua. Our local guides, led by Favio's team, were superb and knowledgable, and were accommodating and very friendly to us. We had two drivers, Pierro in Santiago and Cristobal in the valleys, who were professional, courteous, and excellent on the roads. We always felt very safe and completely in the best of care. I would highly... Read more

My wife and I experienced a fantastic - though too short - trip to Chile, in which we concentrated on Santiago and the wine country of Maipo and Colchuagua.

Our local guides, led by Favio's team, were superb and knowledgable, and were accommodating and very friendly to us. We had two drivers, Pierro in Santiago and Cristobal in the valleys, who were professional, courteous, and excellent on the roads. We always felt very safe and completely in the best of care.

I would highly recommend them to anyone who wished a trip to this stunning country, and I would also say that no amount of time is enough to visit all that Chile has to offer. We will certainly visit Chile again and use their services a second time.

Jason S. and Yoko.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel NOI Blend Colchagua
Santa Cruz, O'Higgins

A real treat of a hotel in Colchuagua Valley, near to several wineries and with a lovely garden area. The restaurant was amazing. While it did get chilly at night - the rooms have extremely high ceilings - the heated bathroom floor and the thick covers were fine.

Authenticity & Character
Very much what you would think an old hacienda or ranch would be like.
Location
Very close to the major wineries of Colchuagua Valley and quiet at night.
Staff
Although they did not speak much English, they used translator apps and were able to handle my poor Spanish well! The chef did amazing things in the kitchen.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Las mojadas Hotel
Chile

Actually, we would take another visit to Pirque just to stay at this hotel. It has a large internal garden, beautiful walking areas, clean and comfortable rooms, and a very good restaurant. We only were here for one night but in the future I might change that. It's close to the wineries of Concha y Toro and Santa Rita.

Authenticity & Character
Unique design and beautiful area.
Location
It's tucked away in a rather obscure corner of Maipo Valley but the gardens are gorgeous.
Staff
All the staff seemed perfectly bilingual.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Director Vitacura
Santiago, Vitacura, Región Metropolitana

This hotel is comfortable and clean. It is located in Vitacura, which is a very high-end mainly residential and commercial neighborhood in Santiago. There are very good restaurants and shopping nearby. You are, however, quite far away from the old historic parts of the city, and there is no convenient subway line to the Vitacura neighborhood, making you reliant on the bus system, taxis, or a private car. If you are looking to be close to the old city, this might not be the accomodation you want, but if the new district and the nightlife and restaurants are what you are looking for, this is a very good choice. The staff were friendly and able to understand my poor Spanish!

Authenticity & Character
This isn't really a hotel with "old-world" charm. It's fine but nothing special.
Location
This is in a new neighborhood and close to many very good restaurants.
Staff
The staff were very accommodating with my poor Spanish and quite easy to work with.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
San Pedro Vineyard
San Pedro Vineyard
Chile

The very high slopes at this vineyard meant that we did not have a horse or car tour around the wineries like we did with the others. The tour was still quite enjoyable. We also found that this winery is a bit more experimental in the way that they approach and make wine. It's a young winery with interesting new techniques and it is very different from Montes, Viu Manent, or Santa Rita.

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Casa silva Vine Yard
Casa silva Vine Yard
Colchagua

The tour is not very large - the wine shop to the fields to the production facility to the cellars is a very short walk. If you are mobility impaired this is a good choice as there will not be a lot of walking. The owner's collection of classic cars is included in the experience, which makes a nice addition.

Quality of Experience
It's a smaller winery and has fewer tours so it's easy to get a more personal attention.
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Santiago City Tour Private
Santiago City Tour Private
Santiago

I have to confess that we did not do the private city tour. We were exhausted from our flight to Chile and did not have the strength to take the tour. The guide did come back the next day to tour with us for the food tour, and she was very kind and accommodative.

Viu Manent visit and activities.
Viu Manent visit and activities.
Colchagua

This tour includes a horseback buggy, which can be a little shaky and jolting for older passengers. Climbing into the buggy can be a challenge for people who are mobility impaired. The tour goes around the Vineyards to the main winery and then back to the main area for tasting. We enjoyed the tour and tastings. We did not stop at the restaurant, but it was absolutely PACKED with people who seemed to be greatly enjoying their meals. There was a large space outside for children to run around and play safely.

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Food & Wine Experience at Viña Montes 7th best Vineyard in the World!
Food & Wine Experience at Viña Montes 7th best Vineyard in the World!
Chile

This was a very unique experience. The owners of this relatively young label are eccentric and have a property that reflects their eccentricities. Part of the tour involves a car tour up the side of the mountain over which much of the production can be seen and photographs can be taken of the main building. We found this tour guide to be the best of all of our tour guides she was very good about engaging with my wife, whereas most of the tour guides looked and spoke to me and did not speak to my wife directly during much of the tasting. The winery is a little different from others in the owner's eccentricities, but it is a very pleasant experience and one we certainly see it as a "must" stop in Colchuaga Valley. We did not eat at the restaurant, which originally we were planning on doing (we were SO full from breakfast), so I cannot give a report on the restaurant. It looked wonderful overall.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful scenery, gorgeous views and really beautiful setting.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The female guide was very good about making sure to speak to all members of the tour.
Transport
Concha y Toro  and Santa Rita  Vineyard
Concha y Toro and Santa Rita Vineyard
Pirque

Santa Rita winery This is the second largest winery in Chile with a very large tour, and there are many different facets of the tour that has different appeals to different people. The tour itself goes through the very extensive gardens which are very attractive. It includes a look at the chapel and the former home which is now a boutique hotel. Admission to the former home is restricted to people who are spending the night at the hotel. The tour then includes a look at the cellar, the cellar facilities and has a brief historical video of the famous cellar that hid the 120 patriots of Bernardo O'Higgins, the Chilean independence leader. The winery has a very large restaurant which is excellent. The wine store is extensive. There is also a museum which we did not go into. This tour could easily take one hour to complete with tasting, not including the museum or any food in the restaurant. Although this is a long tour and a large area to walk around, I do think it is a very good tour and was one of the best traditional winery tours we took. Concha y Toro This is the largest winery in Chile, one of the largest in the entire world, and it is the most visited. The area is immense. It is very, very crowded and often over-crowded in many places with so many visitors. The winery has spent a lot of money building a new wine experience tour and frankly, I am not sure that it is really worth it. There is an enormous amount of educational, and then what I would refer to as infotainment with the legend of Don Melchior and the Casillero del Diablo as the featured attraction. It was very over the top and seemed very Disney-fied to us. Perhaps some tourists would appreciate this, but we did not find it added anything to our experience. I would also say that at Concha y Toro, there were many employees, but none of the employees we met had worked at the winery for a full year - almost everyone was six months or less, whereas most other wineries had guides who had been employed for many years. As such, the new guides often seemed a little confused or overwhelmed at times. I’m not certain if this is simply because it’s so big, but I would be hesitant to send anyone on this tour without first alerting them to the size and the type of experience that they were going to get.

Quality of Experience
Concha y Toro's guides lacked experience.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was excellent and pointed out many nice sites in the area.
Transport
Because these two wineries are not easily accessible off the highway, I'd recommend a driver.
Santiago Food Tour & Cooking Class
Santiago Food Tour & Cooking Class
Santiago

This was really one of the highlights of our trip, to be brought into someone's home and be cooked a local meal and learn how to make common traditional dishes. We always enjoy experiencing real native food and this was a very good choice.

Quality of Experience
Food
We helped make empanadas and ceviche, and had a wonderful poached pear dessert.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The chef was the driver's mother, and there was a lot of family in-jokes that were shared and appreciated.
Transport
Local specialist: Felipe Pereira
Felipe
Felipe Pereira
Local specialist in Puerto Natales, Natales, Chile | Replied on Sep 18, 2026
Dear Jason, I hope you are doing very well! Thank you so much for your amazing review! It really means a lot to us. It was a pleasure for us to work on your trip and help make this experience special for you and your wife. I am especially happy to hear that you enjoyed Chile, its food, culture, history, and of course, the beautiful wine country. I really appreciate all your kind words about our guides and drivers as well. I will make sure to share your comments with the whole team, as I... Read more

Dear Jason,

I hope you are doing very well!

Thank you so much for your amazing review! It really means a lot to us.

It was a pleasure for us to work on your trip and help make this experience special for you and your wife. I am especially happy to hear that you enjoyed Chile, its food, culture, history, and of course, the beautiful wine country.

I really appreciate all your kind words about our guides and drivers as well. I will make sure to share your comments with the whole team, as I know they will be very happy to hear them.

It makes me even happier to know that you would like to come back to Chile. There is still so much more to discover, and we would be more than happy to help you organize your next journey and show you another side of this amazing country.

Once again, thank you so much for trusting us with your trip!

Warm regards,
Favio & Francisco

Touring Santiago
Chile | Aug 19 - Sep 2, 2026

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Kevin R.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026
The driver who took me on the wine tour was punctual, friendly and spoke good English. I do not recall his name, but he was also my driver the following day with my tour guide William. William was very informative and knowledgeable about the history within Santiago. Read more

The driver who took me on the wine tour was punctual, friendly and spoke good English. I do not recall his name, but he was also my driver the following day with my tour guide William. William was very informative and knowledgeable about the history within Santiago.

Activity Reviews
Tango Show & Dinner
Tango Show & Dinner
Buenos Aires

Tango show was very enjoyable and highly recommend it.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Driver came 30 minutes early and would not wait ten minutes. The driver left and I had to find the location and take an Uber. Poor communication with Transport drivers and Kim Kim Staff in Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires City Tour
Buenos Aires City Tour
Buenos Aires

Very informative and enjoyable tour of Buenos Aires. Small group of 5 was enjoyable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transport to the tour van was good. When the tour ended, I had to fend for myself to get back to my hotel. Ended up walking 3 1/2 miles
Spend Your Day at Viña Santa Rita- Wine Tasting day
Spend Your Day at Viña Santa Rita- Wine Tasting day
Chile

Hada private English tour. Very enjoyable

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Santiago City Tour Private
Santiago City Tour Private
Santiago

My tour guide William spoke very good English and was very knowledgeable about the history of Santiago

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver was punctual and very freindly
Transport
Easy to connect with the transport drivers in Santiago. Had challenges with the transport drivers in Buenos Aires. Kim Kim agent was difficult to contact when in Buenos Aires.
Local specialist: Felipe Pereira
Felipe
Felipe Pereira
Local specialist in Puerto Natales, Natales, Chile | Replied on Sep 11, 2026
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience in both Buenos Aires and Chile. Your comments are very helpful for us, especially regarding the transportation and communication after the Tango Show in Buenos Aires. We always want our travelers to feel comfortable, supported, and well taken care of throughout their journey, and feedback like yours helps us continue improving and making the experience even smoother. I am especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the Tango Show... Read more

I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience in both Buenos Aires and Chile. Your comments are very helpful for us, especially regarding the transportation and communication after the Tango Show in Buenos Aires. We always want our travelers to feel comfortable, supported, and well taken care of throughout their journey, and feedback like yours helps us continue improving and making the experience even smoother.

I am especially happy to hear that you enjoyed the Tango Show and the tours in Buenos Aires, as well as your experiences in Santiago. It is wonderful to know that you had such a great experience with William and our team in Chile. I hope you take home many beautiful memories from both Buenos Aires and Chile.

It was a great pleasure having you travel with us, and I appreciate the trust you placed in our team to organize your journey. South America has so many incredible places to discover, and I would be very happy to have the opportunity to help you plan another adventure with us in the future.

Whenever you start thinking about your next trip, please know that we would be delighted to welcome you back and help create another memorable experience for you!