Angel Gutierrez

Working with Angel to plan our trip to Chile ( Patagonia, Santiago/Valparaiso, Easter Island, Atacama) was a smooth experience, Angel was very flexible, reactive and helpful to plan a trip with plenty of extra ideas and wishes which turned out into a fantastic trip making outstanding memories.

We enjoyed our time in Chile.
Starting off in Rapa Nui was a great side trip. Particularly going to the volcano where the statues are carved. Valparaiso was another great side trip where we met several artists and purchased their work.
Our self drive though the south and Patagonia was excellent with too many beautiful views and places to mention. Driving was very easy and safe.
Pucon and the area was good but beware of the traffic, it can really slow you down.
San Pedro Atacama was a real highlight and we had a great guide for our stargazing and our mountain tours.
All in all our 3 weeks in Chile was a wonderful trip. All the places in planned by Kim Kim were worth the time and exploration.

Angel has been able to organize an exciting and comprehensive plan for our trip to Chile. In the planning phase he’s been capable of accommodate all our wishes for activity despite our time constraints, including impeccable logistics. During the trip he’s been always available for clarifications, small adjustments and coordination.

While all our guides have been extremely professional and offered great adventures, some really stood out. In chronological order:
- Andrej, our guide for an excursion in the Atacama desert, is very experienced and knew the area well, showing us a less touristic route which ended with a breathtaking waterfall view.
- Sebastian, our guide for 2 tours in Rapa Nui, is extremely knowledgeable about the island’s history and was able to provide all the answers to our questions.
- Claudio, our driver from Balmaceda to Puerto Rio Tranquilo, is a very professional driver who provided many insights about the nature in the area and he took initiative to stop several times along the 3 hours drive to let us take photos in the most stunning viewpoints.
- Jose Luis, our contact person in Puerto Natales, was very available to organize our pick up and car rental, and also provided us with lot of trip suggestions for our adventures in the Torres de Paine National Park.
- Our guides for the tour on Magdalena Island also gave us one of the most memorable tours, taking us for a walk across an incredible amount of penguins.

Overall, I would recommend this journey to everyone as it included activities for anyone, with Angel being able to suggest the most suitable activities for your needsz

Hotel Reviews

Ckoi Atacama Lodge

San Pedro de Atacama

Amazing stay with llamas in the backyard and fresh and authentic food.

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Freshest eggs I have ever had!

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Very central

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Not the newest rooms, but that is part of the authenticity.

Hotel Alma Sur

Punta Arenas

Very nice room and extremely central, the staff was quick to react to our complaints on extremely noisy neighbors.

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Hotel Panamericana Providencia

Providencia

Comfortable and clean hotel for our stays during flight connections, it is also very central in Santiago.

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Tupa Hotel

Hanga Roa

The hotel is old and full of mold, but it is fairly central and offers a great view.

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Hotel Vendeval

Puerto Natales

Very stylish hotel, a hotspot for backpackers and adventurers.

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Hotel Valle Exploradores

Puerto Río Tranquilo, Aysén

Cozy hotel with an extremely helpful staff.

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Activity Reviews

Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach

Easter Island

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Waterfalls & Cactus Trek

Chile

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Sandboard in the Atacama Desert

Chile

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Morning Trek to Puripobre Hot Springs

Chile

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Half Day Tour Orongo Volcano

Easter Island

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Transfer to the Airport for your Flight to Easter Island

Chile

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Good Bye Easter Island - Transfer to the Airport for your flight to Santiago.

Chile

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Snorkeling Tour in Easter Island

Easter Island

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Kayak Adventure at the Marble Caves - Puerto Rio Tranquilo

Chile

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Magdalena Island - Penguin Encounter Half Day Tour

Chile

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Full Day Valparaiso & Viña del Mar - Group Tour

Santiago

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A great trip that led us to see a lot of the country, gather wonderful memories and met so many great people

This was our first time using assistance in planning and booking a vacation and it was SEAMLESS! Angel planned an awesome vacation for our family of four from start to finish and was so patient and helpful. We will absolutely use KimKim again!

The trip was well organized by Angel and fully met our expectations. The trips to Atacama Geysers, Lagoons and Night Sky View were too good and memorable. I felt Bolivia is a lot more scenic and the ride through the vast deserts and points of interests was exhilarating. The highlight of the trip was of course Uyuni Salt Flats!!!!!! Can't describe!!!

Though all our guides were very knowledgeable and helpful, our Bolivian guide Orlando stood out - super good and truly Amazing!!!

Fabulous taste of Chile! Well planned destinations for a variety of sights and everything was super smooth. All the guides and activities were fantastic and prefect for our family. Great trip!

Hotel Reviews

Hotel NOI Casa Atacama

San Pedro de Atacama

Small, lovely boutique hotel that has absolutely everything and really honors the desert in its furnishings and design. Just beautiful! And fabulous service! Loved it and will stay there again when back in San Pedro!

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Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa

Santiago

Great city hotel and the outdoor dining area and little pool is like an oasis!! Beautiful!

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Hotel Cabaña Del Lago Puerto Varas

Puerto Varas

Dated look and feel, but fabulous location and views!

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Activity Reviews

Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert

San Pedro de Atacama

Sooooo cool!!! Super knowledgeable star guide with two high tech scopes for everyone’s viewing. Professional photog included with the night sky behind you! And a lovely snack spread to boot.

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Waterfalls & Cactus Private Trek

Chile

Beautiful hiking in a desert oasis with cacti and waterfalls and donkeys!

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Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar y Laguna Tebiquinche

Chile

Sooooo cool floating in the saltwater lagoon!! And what a snack spread afterward! Wowza!

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Santiago City Tour

Santiago

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Half Day Kayaking in Llanquihue Lake

Puerto Varas

Kayaking around Isla Loreley and into the lagoon behind it was spectacular!! Gorgeous!

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Guide was friendly and great, but didn’t have much to say. It was a super simple there and back kayak tour, we didn’t even really need a guide.

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Great except for the early arrival that threw us off.

Wow!! What an AMAZING trip we had to Chile!! Angel was the absolute BEST in helping us plan our incredible itinerary to Santiago, Patagonia and Easter Island. His communication was so helpful and made us feel totally at ease knowing that we would be perfectly taken care of. Every private car transfer, each hotel, tour, tour guide, and domestic flights were exactly what we wanted. Chile is an absolute paradise and I miss it already. THANK YOU so so much for helping to make a wonderful family vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solace

Providencia

Rooms are large and spacious, the complimentary drinks in the mini fridge were a huge bonus, the rooftop lounge and pool are gorgeous (we spent most of our time up there), the food was delicious and the staff were all extremely friendly.

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Hosteria Pehoe

This hotel has the BEST views and scenery in all of Patagonia. That’s why you stay here. It’s located on its own little island that includes a short hike to the top of a hill to get the most stunning views of the mountains. The food was just okay and kind of expensive, but that’s true of all of the accommodations in the park. The staff were kind and helpful. The WiFi only works in the common area which includes a large lounge upstairs with beautiful views of the landscape and mountains.

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Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal

Santiago

Perfect place to stay if you are in-between flights and need to just sleep for the night. Rooms were large and modern and the restaurant had great food and wine.

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Hotel Taha Tai

Easter Island

The prettiest hotel! Our rooms were large and spacious, the air conditioning worked great, lots of palm trees and flowers around the resort. The views of the ocean each morning while we ate our breakfast was the best!

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Activity Reviews

Torres del Paine National Park - Private Panoramic Tour

Chile

Our guide (Nacho) did a fabulous job at showing us all of the most beautiful spots in the park. His knowledge of the geology, the flowers and plant life, the animals (we saw 2 pumas!!) and the best places for us to hike for our skill-level was perfect.

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Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Private Tour

Chile

Well, it would have been a fabulous hike but unfortunately me and my family were not in-shape enough to complete it. We gave it our best shot but not being used to hiking, it was too difficult for us. I thank our guide Nacho for taking our health and safety into consideration and recommending we try shorter and easier hikes instead. The day was just as good, if not better.

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Grey Glacier Navigation

Torres del Paine

This was a highlight!! The views of the glaciers were stunning! And the complimentary drink was much appreciated!

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Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach

Easter Island

A perfect way to see the highlights of the island! We saw all of the Moai statues, the quarry where they were carved from, and learned all about the history and culture of the Rapa Nui people.

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Half Day Tour Orongo Volcano

Easter Island

Loved going to the top of the volcano to see the giant crater, and then learning about the Birdman competition. So interesting!!

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We had an amazing trip, thanks to Angel who tailor made our plan and hand picked the most amazing tour guides and accommodations that fit our preference.

If you are still wondering if Kim Kim works or if Angle worths the little extra, the answer is most definitely!

It took out all the guessing work and we had very smooth experience.

Highly recommend Angle and team for your South America adventures!

Activity Review

Hike to Mirador Base Torres del Paine - Full Day Tour

Chile

We really enjoyed this trip. Not only we accomplished the task, the organization and the tour guides Jose and Nacho, are super kind and considerate!

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