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Emilce Alonso

I'm from Cordoba, Argentina. I had the opportunity to travel a lot through it and beyond. I really enjoy getting to know new places, like typical food, music and meeting people.

I love the southern region where I experienced the magnificence of the Perito Moreno Glacier and the natural beauty of Bariloche and Ushuaia with their numerous waterfalls, lakes, forests, and snowed mountains. As I’ve already been to the south I would love to truly immerse myself in the culture of the arid regions in the north and enjoy their local traditions and craftwork.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We are destination specialists with insider knowledge of each country. We specialize in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Uruguay. We offer integration of travel services to provide a complete, consistent experience - particularly useful for multi-country itineraries featuring the main highlights of South America's most southern regions."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I've always been very interested in learning different languages, cultures, and most impressive natural resources and architectural patrimonies of the countries where those languages are spoken.

That led me to work on something related to learning and specialization in certain places, especially the landscapes that surround me, those of South America, and especially of my Country."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"When I was very young, we went on a cruise trip across Argentina and Brazil with my whole family. I observed the different tasks that could be done in the area of tourism. It was then when I had a great interest in working in tourism."

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Recent trip reviews for Emilce

Chile; San Pedro de Atacama. Valparaiso & Santiago
Chile | Sep 17 - Sep 24, 2023

Angel
Angel V.
Brandon, FL | Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023

After 3 flightss to get to San Pedro de Atacama, it was great surprise to see the service and how helpful was the GM (Rosario Villagra) and her entire staff at Nataya Alto Atacama Hotel. All the excursions we picked were well planned and every guide was fenomenal, they considered my disabilities and supported me thruout the trip. The hotel beautiful location and facilities are above many. The hotel restaurant had a different menu for each meal daily and still provided enough selections for... read more

After 3 flightss to get to San Pedro de Atacama, it was great surprise to see the service and how helpful was the GM (Rosario Villagra) and her entire staff at Nataya Alto Atacama Hotel. All the excursions we picked were well planned and every guide was fenomenal, they considered my disabilities and supported me thruout the trip. The hotel beautiful location and facilities are above many. The hotel restaurant had a different menu for each meal daily and still provided enough selections for all, each meal we had was expectacular in presentation, service and taste. At the end of the day, I spent it with Mauricio and Macarena at the bar, great suggestions on the drinks and enjoyable to talk too.

In Santiago, our guide was Maite, she was knowledgeable and great to talk to. Kept us informed, made modifications as needed. All our drives were great(Jorge, Orlando and David), except the one not mentioned. All our meals were memorable (Bocanariz, Carnal Prime Steakhouse, Donde Augusto). La excepcion fue El Giratorio, bella vista, pero la comida no vale, regrese mi comida dos veces.
Las excursions en Santiago( City Tour, Museo Pre-Colomniano, El Cerro San Cristobal, El viaje a Valparaiso y Viña del Mar) las recomiendo, las otras no.
Gracias por su ayuda durante mi viaje y los cambios que me permitieron hacer.

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Sep 26, 2023

Dear Angel,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback with us!
We're happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Nataya Alto Atacama Hotel. It's great to know that the excursions were well-planned and that our guides were accommodating to your needs.

Your insights into your experiences in Santiago, including the recommended excursions and dining spots, are greatly appreciated. We're sorry to hear about your less-than-ideal experience at El Giratorio.

Once again, thank... read more

Dear Angel,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback with us!
We're happy to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Nataya Alto Atacama Hotel. It's great to know that the excursions were well-planned and that our guides were accommodating to your needs.

Your insights into your experiences in Santiago, including the recommended excursions and dining spots, are greatly appreciated. We're sorry to hear about your less-than-ideal experience at El Giratorio.

Once again, thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for more memorable adventures!

Warm regards,
Emi

Excellent trip, well planned
Chile | Jun 6 - Jun 28, 2023

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Noela D.
Australia | Reviewed on Jul 03, 2023

A really enjoyable experience. The various tours were well organised and our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The highlight of our trip was the Uyuni Salt Flats with our time around San Pedro de Atacama a close second. Highly recommended

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Jul 04, 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a truly enjoyable experience during your trip.
We appreciate your recommendation and are grateful to have been a part of planning your memorable journey.
I hope to see you again on your next adventure!
Best,
Emi

Chile and Bolivia
Chile | May 12 - May 26, 2023

Peter
Peter K.
Australia | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2023

Chile and Bolivia

We had a great trip to Chile and Bolivia arranged by Emilce.
At all times her service was immaculate, and her advice was essential to the success of the holiday.
In Santiago we had a good experience with our tour guide Francisco.
Highlights were the Nayara Atacama and the great guides we had there, particularly Alexis who was a local musician who played in an Andean band.

The journey to the Bolivian border we had an excellent guide and Giovanni our Bolivian guide... read more

Chile and Bolivia

We had a great trip to Chile and Bolivia arranged by Emilce.
At all times her service was immaculate, and her advice was essential to the success of the holiday.
In Santiago we had a good experience with our tour guide Francisco.
Highlights were the Nayara Atacama and the great guides we had there, particularly Alexis who was a local musician who played in an Andean band.

The journey to the Bolivian border we had an excellent guide and Giovanni our Bolivian guide was excellent as well.
We would recommend the Salt hotel in Uyuni - Hotel De Sal Luna Salada.

In La Paz we were expertly guided by Grace who did a great job of showing us around this fascinating city.

Hotel Review
Casa Higueras Hotel
Valparaiso

Great hotel with excellent staff and service.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Hi Peter and Kathryn,
We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic trip to Chile and Bolivia :)
Thanks for your kind words and it's lovely to know that the guides provided you with a memorable experience.
Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to South America in the future!
Best!
Emi

The trip was amazing ! Really enjoyed all the...
Chile | May 14 - May 27, 2023

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Smitha S.
Libertyville, IL | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2023

The trip was amazing ! Really enjoyed all the tour guides they were very knowledgeable and caring. We especially liked our tour guide in Easter island patricia she went above and beyond to make our experience amazing and smooth and gave us a lot of tips for restaurants and the place. In Atacama dessert it would have been nice to know ahead of time that the tour started at 4:30 am in the morning. We were notified at 5:30 pm the day before the tour that we had to be ready that early which was... read more

The trip was amazing ! Really enjoyed all the tour guides they were very knowledgeable and caring. We especially liked our tour guide in Easter island patricia she went above and beyond to make our experience amazing and smooth and gave us a lot of tips for restaurants and the place. In Atacama dessert it would have been nice to know ahead of time that the tour started at 4:30 am in the morning. We were notified at 5:30 pm the day before the tour that we had to be ready that early which was frustrating. Another downside was that we were made to go to the airport 4 hours early even for domestic flights early this wasted lots of time in just travel and spending unnecessary time in the airport. I was disappointed that they messed up the winery tour for my husband's birthday . It's good that I noticed this 4 days early and told them that we didn't even reach Santiago that day till 6:00 pm so we could not do anything that they had planned for day 1 that included a lunch wine taring etc. They tried to fix it to their best ability but it was sad we had to miss out on the actual planned itinerary for day 1 and 2. I think it would be great if next time we get another one on one chat with the agent to explain how busy the schedule will be before booking everything. The trip was a bit exhausting cause of too many things planned and I guess I didn't realize how much time would end up being spent just travelling to places. We did not have much time to relax. Otherwise all tours were great and went smoothly!

Hotel Review
Hotel Lago Grey
Torres del Paine

Great view and great food and wine ! Only thing no wi-fi accessed or any internet in the rooms you have to go to the lobby area

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Jun 06, 2023

Dear Smitha and Steven,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for taking the time to share your feedback about your incredible trip! It brings us immense joy to learn that you had a wonderful experience with our knowledgeable tour guides.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the early start time in the Atacama Desert. While we strive to provide comprehensive information in the tour description and final itinerary shared before the journey, we understand the importance of... read more

Dear Smitha and Steven,

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for taking the time to share your feedback about your incredible trip! It brings us immense joy to learn that you had a wonderful experience with our knowledgeable tour guides.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the early start time in the Atacama Desert. While we strive to provide comprehensive information in the tour description and final itinerary shared before the journey, we understand the importance of reinforcing this during our communication process.
On the other hand. despite this unforeseen circumstance, we made every effort to ensure you had the opportunity to enjoy lunch at the Winery and still arrive on time at the main point of interest in Santiago de Chile before heading back home although it wasn't advisable due to tight times.

Your feedback holds immense value to us, and we appreciate your contribution to our continuous improvement. We are delighted that the overall tours proceeded smoothly. We hope that your experiences were unforgettable, and we eagerly look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Wishing you both the very best in your marriage!
Warm regards,
Emi

First time in South America
Argentina | May 6 - May 20, 2023

Ailbhe
Ailbhe R.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 21, 2023

This was our first time using a travel agent (also our first trip to South America). Emi provided us a great itinerary (including key activities and hotels) which was easy to work with, and within our budget range. Planning was easy and payment was easy also. We had a great experience with the teams in-region on WhatsApp (especially as neither of us have strong Spanish- this came in handy for a lost property question and also to confirm if the information from the local guide on arrangements... read more

This was our first time using a travel agent (also our first trip to South America). Emi provided us a great itinerary (including key activities and hotels) which was easy to work with, and within our budget range. Planning was easy and payment was easy also. We had a great experience with the teams in-region on WhatsApp (especially as neither of us have strong Spanish- this came in handy for a lost property question and also to confirm if the information from the local guide on arrangements was not totally clear). For other travelers I'd only recommend to ask in detail what is involved in the half-day and full-day activities- some of ours were a surprise!

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on May 22, 2023

Ailbhe, Thank you for choosing us as your travel agent for your first trip to South America. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our services.
We appreciate your feedback and will make sure to communicate the details more clearly to future travelers.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to assist you with your future travel plans.
All the best!
Emi

An amazing journey with amazing people ...
Argentina | Apr 24 - May 5, 2023

Jyoti
Jyoti M.
India | Reviewed on May 06, 2023

We had planned our trip before the COVID -19 happened. We were one week from our departure when the lockdowns were announced globally. Fast forward three years,we finally managed to visit the beautiful Argentina. The team during these three years was extremely cooperative.
Special call out to our local specialist,Emilce. She accomodated us at a very short notice. Her suggestions were excellent and the selection of the hotels was super. Everything was meticulously planned and we take back... read more

We had planned our trip before the COVID -19 happened. We were one week from our departure when the lockdowns were announced globally. Fast forward three years,we finally managed to visit the beautiful Argentina. The team during these three years was extremely cooperative.
Special call out to our local specialist,Emilce. She accomodated us at a very short notice. Her suggestions were excellent and the selection of the hotels was super. Everything was meticulously planned and we take back the most amazing memories from the trip with us.
Many many thanks to the entire team for doing such a great job.

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on May 07, 2023

Dear Jyoti,

We truly appreciate your kind feedback and are thrilled that we were able to assist you in finally realizing your trip to Argentina after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It brings us immense joy to know that our team was cooperative and provided exceptional support throughout these three years.
Thank you so much for recognizing our team's efforts. It was our pleasure to assist you, and we sincerely hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Best regards,
Emi

To the end of the world!! .
Argentina | Apr 24 - May 5, 2023

Swati
Swati B.
Germany | Reviewed on May 06, 2023

Miryam,Romina,Fernando, RodriguezJr.,Franko(it's a crime to be vegetarian in Argentina) we found plenty of options though. I am forgetting some names here though I would like to thank everyone who helped us make this trip,it was booked pre pandemic and we took it in 2023! Our initial coordinator Virginia and our next one Emi very very helpful. Liked the choice of hotels. Ushuia tops the list!! What views from the view top. read more

Miryam,Romina,Fernando, RodriguezJr.,Franko(it's a crime to be vegetarian in Argentina) we found plenty of options though. I am forgetting some names here though I would like to thank everyone who helped us make this trip,it was booked pre pandemic and we took it in 2023! Our initial coordinator Virginia and our next one Emi very very helpful. Liked the choice of hotels. Ushuia tops the list!! What views from the view top.

Hotel Reviews
Alto Andino Hotel
Ushuaia

Lovely receptionist and warm rooms

Authenticity & Character
The reception really is warm and friendly The heating in the rooms is topclass
Location
The view top is amazing
Staff
They were in love with their jobs
Cleanliness & Comfort
Heating was amazing
Hotel Lunajuim
El Chalten

Lovely location

Authenticity & Character
It is an older hotel with slightly frayed edges which is maintained and doesn't try to hide that it is an older property
Location
Its a small town ,hotel is right in the middle of it
Staff
They lent wme their walking sticks! The ones I rented were slightly difficult
Cleanliness & Comfort
It is an older hotel with older amenities
Hotel Sierra Nevada
El Calafate
Authenticity & Character
Location
Centrally located, what we had asked for
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Again very friendly
Hotel Loi Suites Esmeralda
Buenos Aires

Very centrally located oall the downtown buzz,also an older property,with it's quirks. Plus weekends are party time,so not suitable for people looking for peace and quite. It met our needs everything we needed was a walkable distance

Authenticity & Character
Residential area with restaurants outside
Staff
Marit the lady at reception was very aware of the work and was a solution finder
Cleanliness & Comfort
As mentioned it is an older property, very clean
Hotel Merit Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú, Misiones

Lovely hotel in the old part of town, very clean and lively decor.

Authenticity & Character
It was nice without being themed to the destination
Location
We wanted to be nit so far and things at walkable distances
Staff
I forgot to pack my umbrella, the hotel manager lent his personal one! Also we arrived before check in time they accommodated us.
Cleanliness & Comfort
They cleaned all the time because I guess of the weather and the amount of rain
Activity Reviews
Half day Tierra del Fuego National Park
Ushuaia

The first views took my breathe away! It really is like walking into something sacred.

Quality of Experience
As I said it's a special space, you have to experience it yourself to feel how the place speaks to you.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The drivers were very good,the guides knowledgeable,barring the penguin hiccup.
Transport
Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion
El Calafate

It's a lively expedition. I felt like an explorer.

Quality of Experience
A healthy glacier. Need I say more
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Neighborhoods Tour
Buenos Aires

A lady on our toye got her phone stolen, nit only did she chase the their down with the help of locals, the tur guide, stayed with her for the process and arranged a substitute guide.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Niko was very helpful to the lady whose phone got stolen, Rominafinished the tour for us who didn't muss a beat.
Transport
The driver was very good and tried informing us of all the happening with the police and lady along Niko. Very sweetly in Spanish .
San Antonio de Areco & Estancia el Ombu
Buenos Aires

Just do it for the horses!!!They are beautifully kept and pampered to death I think. Such well behaved ones too. Oh! I can go on. I am a city dweller,chances like these don't come very often in my neck of woods. The last show with Brian and his horse,their bond is to be seen to be believed.

Quality of Experience
It is a working ranch, though these days tour like ours must bring revenue too, it really felt like a open air very posh picnic with lively gaucho music,singing and dance
Food
We are vegetarians! They knew it be f ore hand and the food prepared accordingly, while not a 10 course meals feasted by meat eaters, it was well thought out.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I mean the singers and the couple with their adorable boy, God bless the family. The little one was singing and dancing too.
Transport
Well managed and executed
Argentinean Falls - Full day
Puerto Iguazú

This was an outstanding tour

Quality of Experience
I mean it's a natural phenomenon
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rodriguez Jr was very knowledgeable and knted out things of interest to lay person like me which encouraged me to ask more questions
Transport
Lovely drivers accommodative of requests
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on May 07, 2023

Dear Swati,

Thank you so much for your delightful email! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful trip and that everything went smoothly. It brings me great joy to know that my meticulous planning and hotel choices exceeded your expectations.
Your kind words truly mean a lot to me and motivate me to continue providing exceptional experiences to all our valued customers.

Warmest regards,
Emi

I had an amazing experience travelling throug...
Chile | Apr 1 - Apr 16, 2023

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Guillermo V.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2023

I had an amazing experience travelling through the Argentinean and Chilean Patagonia and to Atacama. Despite having an activity packed vacation, everything worked smoothly. I am very satisfied with the service provided by Emilce and all the partners at KimKim. I will definitely used them again.

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Apr 23, 2023

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience traveling through Argentinean and Chilean Patagonia and Atacama. We're thrilled that your trip was activity-packed and that everything went smoothly. We're happy about your satisfaction.
We look forward to helping you plan your next adventure!
Best!
Emi

Argentine Adventure over 14 days
Argentina | Mar 12 - Mar 25, 2023

Katherine
Katherine H.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2023

We just returned from a 14 day whistle stop tour of Argentina and it really was amazing. During the planning stage, we found Emi incredibly patient and helpful. Reorganising the itinerary around 3 or 4 times fid not phase her at all - she was professional and insightful throughout.
The trio itself was planned and executed to perfection. The in-country team were all very efficient and the chosen excursions were really wonderful. Professional, informative, high quality and fun.
We raced... read more

We just returned from a 14 day whistle stop tour of Argentina and it really was amazing. During the planning stage, we found Emi incredibly patient and helpful. Reorganising the itinerary around 3 or 4 times fid not phase her at all - she was professional and insightful throughout.
The trio itself was planned and executed to perfection. The in-country team were all very efficient and the chosen excursions were really wonderful. Professional, informative, high quality and fun.
We raced around the country, trying to fit in as much as possible in the timescale and it all went to plan. The internal flights went smoothly and the various taxi services made sure we were where we needed to be at the right time!
We absolutely loved Argentina - what a wonderful place with some amazing scenery. A fabulous experience all round!
I have been recommending Kimkim and Emi to all my friends and would not hesitate to use the service again. Thank you!!

Activity Reviews
Neighborhoods Tour
Buenos Aires

Loved our guide Fernando - he was knowledgeable, friendly, witty and helpful

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Argentinean Falls - PRIVATE
Puerto Iguazú

Incredible scenery - a must if you go to Argentina

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great Adventure - Boat trip
Puerto Iguazú

This was a highlight (although there were many of those in our trip). Going under the falls in a boat was an amazing experience - the noise! and the weight of water on your head was fabulous to experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tango Show & Dinner
Buenos Aires

A really fun evening - we did a dance class and that opened our eyes to how hard tango is to dance. This made the show even more impressive - delicious food too

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
driver was a bit late to take us home which was disappointing
Transport
Cycling and Wine tasting in the vineyards
Mendoza

Really fun day cycling through the vineyards. We visited a small family run vineyard first to learn about the process and understand the different stages. And of course do some tasting! We finished with a 6 course dinner and wine flight which was delicious - another highlight!!

Quality of Experience
Food
all of it!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
our driver was very efficient, great english and witty. Andres our guide was fun and knowledgeable and set the right pace for the cycling
Transport
High Mountain Tour Mendoza
Mendoza

The scenery was incredible! Blows your mind

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
brilliant guide - insightful knowledge of the area - brilliant driving too
Transport
Full day tour to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and Minitrekking
El Calafate

this was fabulous - it is impossible to describe or even photograph what you experience and see. Incredible scenery and the experience of walking on the glacier was something I'll remember forever

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
El Chalten Full Day, Free time
El Calafate

steep hike up to the lake but it was worth the view!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fiesta Gaucha Estancia Santa Susana Excursion
Buenos Aires

Great fun at the ranch - we rode the horses around the ranch, had a fabulous lunch and watched some incredible horse whispering. Amazing!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved Michaela - funny, informative and very helpful
Transport
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Apr 03, 2023

Hi Katherine,

Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback about your 14-day tour of Argentina! I'm so glad to hear that the planning stage was smooth and that the in-country team was efficient. It's also great to know that the chosen excursions were as per your expectations 😁

Thank you for recommending Kimkim and us to your friends, and for considering using the service again in the future. It was our pleasure to assist you in planning such a fabulous experience in Argentina.
All the best!
Emi

Our entire trip was amazing. We loved every s...
Argentina | Mar 17 - Mar 26, 2023

Nicole
Nicole R.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023

Our entire trip was amazing. We loved every single activity and had a great experience overall. Emilce was very helpful throughout the whole planning process, especially when we had to delay our trip due to COVID. We plan to book all future international trips through KimKim. There is not a single experience on out trip that we did not enjoy or wouldn't do again. My only minor complaint is that I wish our itinerary was more detailed and included contact information for our drivers/guides or... read more

Our entire trip was amazing. We loved every single activity and had a great experience overall. Emilce was very helpful throughout the whole planning process, especially when we had to delay our trip due to COVID. We plan to book all future international trips through KimKim. There is not a single experience on out trip that we did not enjoy or wouldn't do again. My only minor complaint is that I wish our itinerary was more detailed and included contact information for our drivers/guides or at least the company name we would be looking out for (pick ups were sometimes confusing when multiple different tour buses were waiting outside the hotels in the morning).

Hotel Reviews
O2 Hotel Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú

Beautiful rooftop, beautiful and comfortable rooms.

Authenticity & Character
great ambiance
Location
walking distance from may restaurants/shops, gorgeous rooftop views of 3 countries
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Savoy Hotel
Buenos Aires

Beautiful hotel, but they ran out of King beds so we had to be put in a double room, which was frustrating when we booked months in advance. They were able to upgrade us to a room with a balcony for this reason.

Authenticity & Character
gorgeous lobby and dining area
Location
Staff
very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cumbres Nevadas Hotel
El Chalten
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
communication with the front desk was poor, they told us the cab would pick us up at 7am and we would have breakfast at 6:30am, and then the following morning told us the cab was there at 6:30 and left because we weren't ready. This communication error could happen anywhere, but I specifically confirmed these times the afternoon before and then the woman proceeded to tell me that we did not talk about a 7am pick up the following morning.
Cleanliness & Comfort
uncomfortable bed, room seemed not the cleanest
Terrazas del Calafate
El Calafate

gorgeous views

Authenticity & Character
Location
easy to cab into town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Brazilian Falls - Half day
Puerto Iguazú
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Parque Das Aves
Puerto Iguazú
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Argentine Experience
Puerto Iguazú

Amazing food

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Argentinean Falls - Full day
Puerto Iguazú
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Great Adventure - Boat trip
Puerto Iguazú
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tango Show and Dinner at Café De Los Angelitos
Buenos Aires
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
this driver drove very fast and was scary to ride with
San Antonio de Areco & Estancia el Ombu
Buenos Aires
Quality of Experience
Food
everything was incredible
Guides, Drivers and Staff
myriam was an amazing guide
Transport
Full day tour to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and Minitrekking
El Calafate
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nativo Experience
El Calafate
Quality of Experience
Food
lamb stew bread bowl was incredible
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Neighborhoods Tour
Buenos Aires

we wish it had some free time to shop around la boca

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
myriam was great
Transport
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Apr 03, 2023

Hi Nicole,
I loved seeing your photos! 😁 Thanks for sharing them!
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your amazing trip! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed every activity and had a great overall experience. It's great to hear that we were helpful and that you plan to book all future international trips through KimKim.

I appreciate your feedback about the itinerary and the wish for more detailed information about the drivers/guides or company names to look out for. This is valuable... read more

Hi Nicole,
I loved seeing your photos! 😁 Thanks for sharing them!
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your amazing trip! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed every activity and had a great overall experience. It's great to hear that we were helpful and that you plan to book all future international trips through KimKim.

I appreciate your feedback about the itinerary and the wish for more detailed information about the drivers/guides or company names to look out for. This is valuable information that can help improve future trips and I will make sure to pass it along to the appropriate parties.

Thank you again for sharing your feedback and I'm happy to hear that you had such a wonderful trip. I hope you have many more enjoyable travels in the future!
Best!
Emi

A fantistic trip after the first hotel glitch
Chile | Mar 12 - Mar 19, 2023

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David S.
Great Falls, VA | Reviewed on Mar 25, 2023

After problems with the reservations at the first hotel in Santiago, the rest of the trip went very smoothly and was a wonderful introduction to the country. Every guide and service provided was exactly on time, professional, engaging and fluent in English. It's hard to identfy one as better than another. I could not have been more pleased with the local service providers. When a glitch occurred because of the Valley of the Moon excusrion was rained out, the schedule was quickly rearranged to... read more

After problems with the reservations at the first hotel in Santiago, the rest of the trip went very smoothly and was a wonderful introduction to the country. Every guide and service provided was exactly on time, professional, engaging and fluent in English. It's hard to identfy one as better than another. I could not have been more pleased with the local service providers. When a glitch occurred because of the Valley of the Moon excusrion was rained out, the schedule was quickly rearranged to accommodate our needs. Every internal flight was on time and the drivers got us to the airports in plenty of time. We were never rushed. The accommodations in San Pedro and in Puerto Varas were outstanding. The hotels' food was very good so we ate most of the meals there. I recommend substituting for the RQ Stay Santa Magadena. While the location is good, the hotel room itself has numerous deficiencies.

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Apr 14, 2023

Hi David,

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your trip to Chile. I'm glad to hear that the majority of your experience was positive and that the local service providers were professional, engaging, and fluent in English. It's great to know that the trip was a wonderful introduction to the country and that you enjoyed the accommodations and food in San Pedro and Puerto Varas.

However, I'm sorry to hear that you had problems with the reservations at the first hotel in Santiago and that... read more

Hi David,

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your trip to Chile. I'm glad to hear that the majority of your experience was positive and that the local service providers were professional, engaging, and fluent in English. It's great to know that the trip was a wonderful introduction to the country and that you enjoyed the accommodations and food in San Pedro and Puerto Varas.

However, I'm sorry to hear that you had problems with the reservations at the first hotel in Santiago and that the room at RQ Stay Santa Magdalena had numerous deficiencies. I appreciate your recommendation to substitute that hotel for future travelers.

It's also great to know that the tour operator was able to quickly rearrange the schedule when the Valley of the Moon excursion was rained out and that every internal flight was on time and drivers were punctual.

Thank you for sharing your feedback and I hope you have many more wonderful travel experiences in the future.
Best!
Emi

Perfect service!
Argentina | Feb 19 - Mar 4, 2023

Olaf
Olaf H.
Norway | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2023

Our KimKim contact person, Emilce, prepared a wonderful two week trip for the four of us. We experienced Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Mendoza during two weeks and met three excellent guides: Antonella in Buenos Aires, Mathias in Montevideo and Claudia in Mendoza. We highly! recommend KimKim read more

Our KimKim contact person, Emilce, prepared a wonderful two week trip for the four of us. We experienced Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Mendoza during two weeks and met three excellent guides: Antonella in Buenos Aires, Mathias in Montevideo and Claudia in Mendoza. We highly! recommend KimKim

Hotel Reviews
Icaro Suites
Buenos Aires

Walking distance from the most central parts of BA. Quiet one way street. Nice staff, good rooms. Good breakfast.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Regency Park Hotel
Montevideo

A little bit outside city centre, by easy to get there by taxi. Pleasant staff, nice stay!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Amérian Executive Hotel Mendoza
Mendoza

Central location, in walking distance from city centre. Close to Plaza Italia.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
The Best of Argentina Culinary Experience
Buenos Aires

What an experience! We loved it there! After knocking on the door and being let in, Polly charmed us all during the smell quiz and drinks mixing. Upstairs we participated in making our own food, and learned a lot about Argentinian body language through a crazy standup session. We also made friends with people around the table.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Neighborhoods Tour
Buenos Aires

Very nice trip around Buenos Aires. At times we felt that the guide was rushing a bit, but I understand the schedule was tight. We had some time later, and I have been there twice before I took my kids around to several places to see a little bit more.

Quality of Experience
All the place
Guides, Drivers and Staff
More time at each place
Transport
Smooth, quick
Tigre & Delta of the Paraná
Buenos Aires

Fantastic day in Tigre. What a trip!

Quality of Experience
The boar tide, the place!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide changed t-shirt during the day, and this made a problem for us as we were not able to identify her in the crowd at first.
Transport
Quick, smooth!
Montevideo City Tour
Montevideo

We had a beautiful trip with your guide Mathias who was very en gaged in giving us an introduction to the history of Montevideo. We also met him afterwards in a more private setting, very interesting to get to know him!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to Bodega Bouza with Tasting & Lunch
Montevideo

The bilingual guide had to share the group in two during the walking tour. This gave us som time on our own on this beautiful place. Nice surroundings, nice people - and the last part - wine tasting and meal at the restaurant was unforgettable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day tour to Vineyards: Wine and Olive
Mendoza

We were met by your excellent guide Claudia who took us around and gave a most interesting lecture about wine making in Mendoza. The wine tasting tour brought us to different producers, one small and one big. At the small producer , Carinae, we were met by a very engaged winemaker who presented all details. We had a long chat there and really feel t welcomed by the staff. The big producer, Trapiche, was also a very nice experience, but due to lack of time we had to leave a little early.Fianlly we had a delicious lunch! What a day!

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aconcagua Park & Inca Bridge
Mendoza

We meat Claudia again, and her most interesting history and geography lecture continued. What a pleasure to have a well qualified guide! One stop in Uspallata before we continued with a visit at the Inca bridge before we entered Aconcagua Park. Amazing views both of them! I am really happy to see those places again (passed the on my bicycle in 2010). My children got wonderful memories from the walk and the views.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Canopy Adrenalina Potrerillos
Mendoza

I never thought that I should see Argentina from a wire - but so I did. Very nice - and safe! - arrangements with a qualified and caring staff. I felt like a bird!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rafting Los Árboles
Mendoza

It was a fantastic proposal from KimKim to do the rafting. What an experience with the very qualified guide who put the raft into all exiting river passages. One of the top experiences on the trip! In the end we were just lying on our backs contemplating looking at the sky ...

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Parrilla Tour and Milonga
Buenos Aires

We were met by Antonella, one of the best guides I ever met (I have been to more than 60 countries). Her warm and caring personality made this into an unforgettable evening. The food was excellent (but too much :-)), drinks were excellent, the places we saw was right on spot to give us an expression of night time Buenos Aires. The milonga was really something - and I have to prepare myself for my next trip - then I will dance, too!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Mar 20, 2023

Hi Olaf!

I really appreciate you taking the time to do this lovely review! ♥️🧡
Thank you so much for all the feedback about the different guides you met around your trip as it helps us a lot to improve :)
I'm so happy and pleased that you had a great experience and that you got the chance to watch so many football matches!

Thanks again for choosing us and best wishes to you and your family!
Emi

We are home, thank you so much for putting th...
Chile | Jan 9 - Feb 24, 2023

John Mark
John Mark W.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 03, 2023

We are home, thank you so much for putting the trip together. We have had an amazing time, experienced so much and learnt so many things about the countries we visited. We could never have done it ourselves. All the trip went to plan apart from the interruptions in Peru which we managed with. It was great to see such good organising. We were collected and delivered on time to wherever we needed to be. La Paz was a great city to visit. The drive across the highlands of Bolivia was... read more

We are home, thank you so much for putting the trip together. We have had an amazing time, experienced so much and learnt so many things about the countries we visited. We could never have done it ourselves. All the trip went to plan apart from the interruptions in Peru which we managed with. It was great to see such good organising. We were collected and delivered on time to wherever we needed to be. La Paz was a great city to visit. The drive across the highlands of Bolivia was unforgettable. Seeing the Geysers at dawn was a brilliant experience. Our hire car was good and we survived the rough roads to see the amazing Marble Caves. The visit to Magdelana Island to walk amongst the penguins was a real highlight of the trip. The cruise from Punta Arenas to Usuaia was fantastic. Horse riding was fun, so many things we did, can't write about them all.

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Mar 09, 2023

Dear Mark & Diane,

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. This helps us to improve every day!

It was a pleasure to help you carry out this massive adventure of 47 days through Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina :)
I loved reading every detail in your blog and on behalf of the entire Trips South America team, we sincerely appreciate your trust in the execution of such a beautiful trip.

I hope to welcome you back to South America soon in the future!

All the best,
Emi

We had a amazing time with our guides and a f...
Chile | Feb 6 - Feb 17, 2023

P
Peter S.
Australia | Reviewed on Feb 22, 2023

We had a amazing time with our guides and a fantastic support from the team kimkim.
We can highly recommend to book your holiday with kimkim.
We were really looked after any any respect.
Everything was well organised and communication was excellent.
thank you for a great and memorable holiday.
Peter and Gerhard
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We had a amazing time with our guides and a fantastic support from the team kimkim.
We can highly recommend to book your holiday with kimkim.
We were really looked after any any respect.
Everything was well organised and communication was excellent.
thank you for a great and memorable holiday.
Peter and Gerhard

Hotel Reviews
Altiplanico Puerto Natales
Natales
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pullman Santiago El Bosque
Las Condes, Santiago
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Altiplanico Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Santiago Kennedy
Santiago
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Evening Astronomy Tour
San Pedro de Atacama

Mixed group with 2 language. very hard for the guide and to long for the guest's.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Panoramic excursion to the Torres del Paine National Park (with Box Lunch)
Puerto Natales
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day Hike Porteria Lago Sarmiento - 6/7 km approx
Puerto Natales
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half day Moon Valley and Mirador Ckari
San Pedro de Atacama

great guide 👍

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tatio Geysers
San Pedro de Atacama
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Panoramic private city tour around Santiago de Chile - Half day
Santiago
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cejar & Tebinquiche Lagoons - Atacama Salt Flat
San Pedro de Atacama
Quality of Experience
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transport
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Mar 20, 2023

Dear Peter and Gerhard!
Thank you so much for your lovely words and feedback :D
I'm glad you enjoyed your time here as much as I enjoyed arranging this trip for you.
I look forward to helping you with your next South American adventure!
All the best,
Emi

Good trip, organized and on time. Make so muc...
Argentina | Feb 12 - Feb 16, 2023

M
Madeline W.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 22, 2023

Good trip, organized and on time. Make so much easy. Emilce is also understanding read more

Good trip, organized and on time. Make so much easy. Emilce is also understanding

Hotel Review
O2 Hotel Iguazú
Puerto Iguazú

Very comfortable, I have a very good sleep

Authenticity & Character
Location
Construction outside the area
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Mar 20, 2023

Thank you, Madeline!
I am very happy to know that your trip went smoothly and that you had a nice experience :D
All the best!
Emi

It was unforgettable trip.
Argentina | Jan 31 - Feb 14, 2023

Alex
Alex L.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Feb 16, 2023

It was unforgettable trip. The service in every point was accurate, that means each pickup point we had ready driver waiting for us, which was even above expectation, compare to other countries we have traveled before. Good selection of the hotels and accommodations in every point we have chosen. Also the people in each town that provided service to us, drivers, guides, tour guides were cheerful and genuinely liking what they're doing, which reflected on us, as a clients. This may be because... read more

It was unforgettable trip. The service in every point was accurate, that means each pickup point we had ready driver waiting for us, which was even above expectation, compare to other countries we have traveled before. Good selection of the hotels and accommodations in every point we have chosen. Also the people in each town that provided service to us, drivers, guides, tour guides were cheerful and genuinely liking what they're doing, which reflected on us, as a clients. This may be because of overall tourism and service industry culture in the country. This whole trip was above every expectation. I would give 6 stars if I could. Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Pestana Buenos Aires Hotel
Buenos Aires

All good.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cumbres Nevadas Hotel
El Chalten

No internet or very-very slow internet. Rest is all good

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mirador del Lago Hotel
El Calafate
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Los Acebos Ushuaia Hotel
Ushuaia

Far away from city center. Once you get in, no way to get out, other than calling taxi or wait 2 hrs for scheduled shuttle. Hotel itself is good. Since it is far away from anywhere, no evening entertainment of any sort, just restaurant to eat.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Far away from city center. Once you get in, no way to get out, other than calling taxi or wait 2 hrs for scheduled shuttle. Hotel itself is good. Since it is far away from anywhere, no evening entertainment of any sort, just restaurant to eat.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Diplomatic Hotel
Mendoza

5 stars hotel in center of the city. All good. Can walk out of the hotel to walk through the town, Good location.

Authenticity & Character
Location
5 stars hotel in center of the city. All good. Can walk out of the hotel to walk through the town, Good location.
Staff
5 stars hotel in center of the city. All good. Can walk out of the hotel to walk through the town, Good location.
Cleanliness & Comfort
5 stars hotel in center of the city. All good. Can walk out of the hotel to walk through the town, Good location.
Activity Reviews
Neighborhoods Tour
Buenos Aires
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tango Show & Dinner
Buenos Aires

No suggestions. I liked everything, performance and location of the theater.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Safari Azul Experience
El Calafate

I am so glad that we were not chosen for the ice walking but Emilci offered to us this Azul excursion instead. That was a hit! The ice walking was not really needed since we had enough walking around the glacier with a professor glaciologist explaining nature and all details about this glacier. I am really satisfied with this tour and guide, educational.

Quality of Experience
I am so glad that we were not chosen for the ice walking but Emilci offered to us this Azul excursion instead. That was a hit! The ice walking was not really needed since we had enough walking around the glacier with a professor glaciologist explaining nature and all details about this glacier. I am really satisfied with this tour and guide, educational.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I am so glad that we were not chosen for the ice walking but Emilci offered to us this Azul excursion instead. That was a hit! The ice walking was not really needed since we had enough walking around the glacier with a professor glaciologist explaining nature and all details about this glacier. I am really satisfied with this tour and guide, educational.
Transport
Half day Tierra del Fuego National Park
Ushuaia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half day Walking with Penguins
Ushuaia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full day tour to Vineyards: Wine and Olive
Mendoza
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Very friendly driver, guide, accommodating us all times we were in Mendoza
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Feb 16, 2023

Dear Alex!

Thank you so much for your lovely words :D We really appreciate your gratitude to our team and we are very happy to know that a nice service is perceived.

I'm glad you enjoyed your time here as much as I enjoyed arranging the perfect trip for you.
I look forward to helping you with your next South American adventure!

All the best,
Emi

My best travel in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, ElChalten & EL Calafate!
Patagonia | Feb 5 - Feb 12, 2023

Hirofumi
Hirofumi I.
Japan | Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023

★A big reason why I chose Kim Kim Tour
・ Ms. Emilce Alonso provided a very detailed information about all of my questions and courteous response(ex Chile side or Argentina side)
・I didn't know how to travel and how to spend time in the Patagonia El Chalten& El Calafate, however she arranged the best schedule for me.
・We were able to carefully share information using chat from the tour schedule to the day of departure.
・After arriving at the Buenos Aires, El Chalten & El Calafate, the... read more

★A big reason why I chose Kim Kim Tour
・ Ms. Emilce Alonso provided a very detailed information about all of my questions and courteous response(ex Chile side or Argentina side)
・I didn't know how to travel and how to spend time in the Patagonia El Chalten& El Calafate, however she arranged the best schedule for me.
・We were able to carefully share information using chat from the tour schedule to the day of departure.
・After arriving at the Buenos Aires, El Chalten & El Calafate, the transfer to the airport proceeded on time using a similar chat system with the local staffs in charge.
・The two-step system from reservation to payment is easy to understand, and the cancellation system is also clarified.

★Detailed reasons for choosing Kim Kim Tour
・Hotel selection was close to the trailhead, in the center of the downtown area, etc. The location was good and the concierge staff was solid.
・Local staffs with driver who met us at the site, exchanged money, pre-flight check-in, and reserved seats for the flight
・My big trouble: Even when the window glass was broken due to strong winds at the EL Chalten hotel, the chat system with the local staff in charge responded smoothly.

Hotel Reviews
Two Hotel Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Location is very good, Easy to go around a city sight seeing, and one more good point is late check out system until 14;00 pm.

Authenticity & Character
late check out system until 14;00 pm.
Location
Very good!
Staff
Vey kind & English speaking
Cleanliness & Comfort
Good
Kapenke Hotel
El Calafate

Location is good, Staff is so kind, English speaking

Authenticity & Character
good
Location
Staff
Kind & English speaking
Cleanliness & Comfort
Good
Hotel Kalenshen El Chalten
El Chalten

Location is good, Staff is so kind, English speaking

Authenticity & Character
Good
Location
Good
Staff
Good
Cleanliness & Comfort
Good
Activity Reviews
Nativo Experience
El Calafate

All of attendee is Spanish speaking, however Driver gave me detail explanation about Patagonia history to only me in English.

Quality of Experience
Good
Food
Excellent
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very good
Transport
Good
Perito Moreno Glacier Excursion
El Calafate

Amazing experience in my life,

Quality of Experience
Excellent
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Good
Transport
Good
Nautical Safari
El Calafate

Excellent

Quality of Experience
GOod
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Good
Transport
Good
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Feb 16, 2023

Dear Hirofumi,

It was a pleasure having you in Argentina! Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for all the activities and hotels, this helps us to continue improving day by day.
It was a pleasure planning this trip with you and it makes me very happy to know that everything went smoothly.

I look forward to working with you again soon! :D
All the best,
Emi

Emi was wonderful. We changed our itinerary s...
Argentina | Jan 19 - Feb 3, 2023

Kate
Kate K.
Rochester, NY | Reviewed on Feb 09, 2023

Emi was wonderful. We changed our itinerary so many times. We had to cancel one year and rebook the next. We started out with a completely different itinerary than we ended up with. The entire time, Emi kept up to pace and planned accordingly. Our trip was mostly seamless and wonderful. Thank you Emi read more

Emi was wonderful. We changed our itinerary so many times. We had to cancel one year and rebook the next. We started out with a completely different itinerary than we ended up with. The entire time, Emi kept up to pace and planned accordingly. Our trip was mostly seamless and wonderful. Thank you Emi

Activity Reviews
The Best of Argentina Culinary Experience
Buenos Aires

This was so much fun! We had a blast and got to experience all sorts of culturally relevant activities

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Trekking to Emerald Lagoon
Ushuaia

Beautiful but didn't really feel like I needed a guide for this trip. Would have enjoyed a ride

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso
Emilce
Emilce Alonso
Local specialist in Córdoba | Replied on Feb 16, 2023

Thank you, Kate!
After so much time waiting, you finally made it to come!
I am very happy to know that your trip went smoothly and that you had a nice experience :D
All the best!
Emi

Incredible adventure across Argentina - best delayed honeymoon
Argentina | Dec 28 - Jan 11, 2023

Taylor
Taylor C.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Jan 22, 2023

We had an amazing experience working with Emilce for our delayed-honeymoon trip to Argentina! Emilce was extremely responsive to our needs and questions, even when we asked her to rework the itinerary multiple times throughout the year. She was very knowledgable in the best activities and tours that matched our lifestyle, but also in finding the best value for the budget. She did an amazing job at the end with getting everything booked on a tight timetable.

Emilce helped us focus our trip... read more

We had an amazing experience working with Emilce for our delayed-honeymoon trip to Argentina! Emilce was extremely responsive to our needs and questions, even when we asked her to rework the itinerary multiple times throughout the year. She was very knowledgable in the best activities and tours that matched our lifestyle, but also in finding the best value for the budget. She did an amazing job at the end with getting everything booked on a tight timetable.

Emilce helped us focus our trip on 3 areas - Buenos Aires, El Chalten/El Calafate in Patagonia, and Mendoza. She planned a trip where there was a healthy balance of travel/adventure with leisure time. We felt extremely satisfied at the end of our 2 weeks in the country and felt like we had a better sense of the magnitude of the country.

I under estimated the value of the service provided each day with the local guides, drivers, and tour contacts. We had extreme professionals taking care of us daily to make sure we knew exactly what to expect. Every contact in the trip was very personable as well and took great pride in ensuring our satisfaction and experience in Argentina. They helped make the trip even more unforgettable by providing insights and experiences that we could only get from a local perspective.

The one suggestion for future travelers is to try to fly into AEP instead of EZE when you want to explore the city. That would have saved us time and made it easier for luggage.

Hotel Reviews
Mirador del Lago
El Calafate

Very luxurious for the price. Mirador offered the most comfortable and largest hotel room during our trip. It felt very special spending time at Mirador and enjoyed all the amenities offered.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Great views of the lake
Staff
Extremely helpful and knowledage
Cleanliness & Comfort
Night turn down service was special
Two Hotel Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Location was very central but the hotel room was not that good - very strange layout with very minimal space for clothes or suitcases. Room got hot during the summer. The cost was very very affordable but I personally would have splurged for something a bit nicer to come home to each night after a long day exploring BA in the summer

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Palermo
Buenos Aires

Great location. Hotel room matched our need to be a base location for exploring Palermo. The room was very large to help us take hold of our luggage, but the open-concept sink outside the bathroom was very strange and led to messy floors with the water. I imagine the views from the room and top-floor breakfast area are stunning in the spring/fall. It was very sunny and warm during our trip so we weren't able to maximize this.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Club Tapiz
Maipú - Mendoza

Absolutely incredible. We enjoyed the Casa Zolo back house as it felt like our own personal summer house away in the wine country. Staff were extremely professional and the kitchen cooked up some of the best dishes we had in the trip. So many nice touches from a historical venue - two pools, incredible scenery of mountains and gardens, massive rooms with beautiful ornate doors and windows, etc. I could go on and on. We felt special staying here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Neighborhoods Tour
Buenos Aires

Neighborhoods Tour was the perfect way to start our BA trip by giving us local context into the main highlights of the city

Quality of Experience
I learned many things
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Sabrina was so knowledgeable and friendly
Transport
AC private shuttle was much appreciated. I expected to walk in the heat so this helped
Local specialist: Emilce Alonso

Patagonia Review
Patagonia | Jan 5 - Jan 16, 2023

K
Kira P.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Jan 21, 2023

KimKim review: Emi was amazing and curated such a wonderful trip for us. Booking on KimKim was very convenient for us as we had very little time ourselves to plan a whole trip. The one aspect that caused some frustration was that Emi was only reachable by email effectively which makes the process very slow. I think even having one phone call to sort out small details and ask questions would have been much more efficient. In addition, factors outside of our control (big storms that take out... read more

KimKim review: Emi was amazing and curated such a wonderful trip for us. Booking on KimKim was very convenient for us as we had very little time ourselves to plan a whole trip. The one aspect that caused some frustration was that Emi was only reachable by email effectively which makes the process very slow. I think even having one phone call to sort out small details and ask questions would have been much more efficient. In addition, factors outside of our control (big storms that take out internet for a week or Park Ranger strikes) made Emi inaccessible for a week. We certainly don’t blame Emi for this at all, but it did create kinks in the planning process.

Once we were in Patagonia, our local support on WhatsApp Mateo was SO responsive and immediately available when issues came up (a lost reservation at one of the hotels, a lost cab, etc). None of these were KimKim’s fault but each issue was resolved in minutes. This was such an amazing feature!

Our trip review:

Transitions:
The transitions were seamless and we didn’t have any issues at all! Cab transfers to and from the major airports with local guides was a nice touch but ultimately for those wanting to save money, getting a cab/uber on your own seemed easy in Buenos Aires and Santiago and was likely a lot cheaper. I would therefore offer the transfer as an option. I would definitely recommend the private transfer from Calafate airport to El Chalten lodging. Puerto Natales also has a great cab system, and Weskar lodge can call a cab for you at any time that will be there in 5 minutes. That being said, not having to worry about calling cars was such a luxury. Our Taxi driver in Puerto Natales from the bus terminal to Weskar was really great.
- The bus from Argentina to Chile was very easy but a little confusing at the boarder. We could have used some instruction on what to expect.

English speaking guides:
- We found the guide in Buenos Aires to be helpful, especially because we had just arrived and money changing is quite difficult in Argentina. The English speaking guide in Santiago was not necessary for us, although if you are starting your trip in Santiago it could be nice.
- In general, we felt we did not need english speaking guides for transit purposes.

Airport timing: We appreciated getting to the airport before international flights early, but 2 hours early would have sufficed and definitely you don’t need to get to Calafate airport or Puerto Natales airport more than one hour in advance (2 hours early was way too much time). It felt like we were sitting for hours waiting for those flights. Others may have different preferences.

Hotels: We loved all of the hotels we stayed at. Weskar Lodge in Puerto Natales and Alto Calafate were our favorites. The pools and sauna at Alto Calafate after our 30 mile trek in Chalten was such a nice treat. It’s sort of away from the main town, but they have an hourly shuttle that takes you to and from the center of town. Weskar Lodge is also a bit outside of the center but we loved the 20-30min walks along the water to get into town.
For younger people like us wanting a more social lodging situation, staying in hostels in Chalten and Puerto Natales or even the major cities would have also been fun options. But we were really happy with the hotels Emi chose.
-We ended up booking a one-night stay at the Patagonia EcoDomes which was an absolute highlight. From the Domes you can hike directly to Lagos de los Tres and then hike down to town and they had a car that could bring your belongings down El Chalten for free. We had already paid for a private transfer, but this was a great option! They can also call you a cab easily so a transfer isn’t necessary if you want timing to be flexible.

Highlights:
Lagos de Los Tres
Mini Trekking in Calafate
Kayaking in Puerto Natales
(We also heard Paddle boarding with PatagoniaPaddle (you can find on IG) is an amazing activity although we didn’t do it.)
Hiking Base Torres in Torres del Paine (and our guide Claudia was amazing)
Tango show in Buenos Aires
All of the food in Puerto Natales- we were happy to have so many nights there!

We enjoyed the second hike in Torres del Paine through guanaco territory because we saw cave paintings and learned a bit more about the natives and the geology, but it was a very mild hiking day (~6 miles) and some may have preferred a larger trek in the park. We were tired after hiking Base Torres so it was actually nice! Also, Gabriella our guide was fantastic

Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers was also a really fun boat excursion. We also heard great things about the Grey Glacier boat excursion.

Overall AMAZING trip with basically no issues. Thank you all so much!!

Hotel Reviews
Two Hotel Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Nice hotel, basic amenities, continental breakfast, good location.

Posada y Cabañas El Barranco
El Chalten

Basic amenities, private ground floor room. Very close to trails and main strip. Nothing special. A hostel would have probably been just as nice and more social.

Alto Calafate Hotel Patagonico
El Calafate

Spa, massages, sauna, pool was so nice after trekking in Chalten! AMAZING view of Calafate-- we sat outside reading with wine every afternoon. Shuttles every hour can take you into town.

Weskar Lodge
Puerto Natales

Amazing view over the bay. Great staff and breakfast. They can easily call cabs within 4 minutes. Only a 20-30min walk into town (beautiful walk along the water) or a 5 min cab away.

Activity Reviews
Full day tour to Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and Minitrekking
El Calafate

Such a highlight!! Would recommend 100%

Full day Hiking Base Las Torres - 20km approx
Puerto Natales

Our guide was amazing and we had a great group. The hike is spectacular. They provide trekking poles. You definitely want to be in good shape for this one. The drive from Puerto Natales is a couple hours so bring a book or something to listen to.

Eberhard Fjord Kayaking Tour
Puerto Natales

It was very windy and difficult but still so much fun! There were many beginners on our trip who did great, and one blind woman! It was definitely hard, but worth it. There is a mini hike on the island where you kayak to with amazing views of Patagonia.

Full day Hike Porteria Lago Sarmiento - 6/7 km approx
Puerto Natales

Definitely an easier day. We enjoyed seeing cave drawings and learning about guanacos, the other fauna, and the native history and geology.

Navigation to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Puerto Natales

Good to do after a big trek to rest. The average age was definitely 60-80 (or young children) so we felt a little bit young but the glaciers are so cool to see (although not as impressive as Merano glacier), they serve whisky on the rocks and serve an enormous plate of lamb for lunch- we had a BLAST.

Local specialist: Emilce Alonso