Francisco Torres
Since I was little, I have been fascinated by getting to know the great wide world. The exchange with other cultures has always been my focus. Therefore, I have made my interest my profession. In Italy, I studied tourism for a couple of years. During my travels, I found a country where I feel most comfortable: Chile! The Chileans advertising slogan: "Chile Naturaleza Abierta" translated to English would be "Chile Open Nature" has proven true for me. In Valparaiso, I have found my second home and from here I am happy to share the magic of the country with tourists from all over the world.
I look forward to taking care of you and making sure your trip to Chile fulfills all your expectations and is filled with the most memorable experiences.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
""I specialize in creating truly personalized trips that are designed for each traveler or group. The main destinations I cover are Santiago, wine valleys, Valparaiso, Punta Arena, Puerto Varas, Lake District, Chiloé Island, Austral Road, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Easter Island, and Atacama combined with Uyuni Salt Flat. However, I cover all of the country and can plan a trip to any destination you want or that I believe you will like.
I enjoy planning trips for couples, families, independent travelers, those wanting to relax, those seeking to learn and immerse in our local culture, wine lovers, nature explorers, beach fans, and foodies— for everyone that wants to visit Chile! I specialize in boutique and 5-star hotels, but I love being creative, and every trip I plan is tailored to your wants and interests!""
How did you get involved in travel?
""Around 2008 I began traveling to Peru each summer, organizing trips for my family, my faculty of tourism in the university in Ecuador. This initiative brought me back each summer and from there I discovered the world of backpacking. After numerous trips and years spent in South America, it became clear that I wanted to root myself here, and what better place than Chile? With over 7 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a grand passion for travel and the outdoors, I decided that a career in the adventure travel industry was the way to go, and here I am!""
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I will never forget when I visit an old friend who is dedicated to offering ancestral tours in Bolivia! The locals were really friendly, we ate the famous alpaca meat, the guinea pig, and their local drink. The beaches were spectacular and the paths majestic. I am in love with this country. I feel like I've been transported back 50 years which I find fascinating as I am a lover of nature and connect with local people."
Francisco's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Explore regions on both ends of Chile's latitudinal spectrum with this 10-day itinerary. After getting a taste of Santiago, fly north to the Atacama desert—an oasis in the...
On this two week trip, you’ll visit many of the classic places that have made Chile an iconic country for travelers and mountaineers alike. You’ll journey to places like the...
This 13-day trip combines two bucket-list items in Chile, rarely visited by tourists. Kick-off with a day in Santiago before you're jetting off again—this time to the South...
Recent trip reviews for Francisco
Francisco was just absolutely amazing in help...
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Mar 16 - Apr 2, 2024
Overall good experience
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Feb 11 - Feb 21, 2024
Family adventure in Patagonia
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Feb 16 - Feb 22, 2024
The tours were also very good. The guides and transfer from Turismo Selknam were very efficient... Read more
On behalf of myself and the entire team, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your glowing review of our services. It was an absolute pleasure assisting you and your family in planning your trip, and we're delighted to hear that everything went smoothly and exceeded your expectations. We understand the importance of clear communication and going the extra mile to ensure our travelers have a memorable experience, so it's fantastic to hear that our efforts were... Read more
Beautiful Chile
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Feb 3 - Feb 12, 2024
Our Chile experience was the best!
Chile
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Dec 30 - Jan 12, 2024
Our Chile experience was the best! Francisco was definitely top of the line! Completely customized to our needs and all the local teams were phenomenal in every city we visited.
The experiences were great! We will definitely use Kimkim again!
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It fills me with great joy to learn that your time in Chile was enjoyable. It was a pleasure to adapt it to your requirements and make sure each local team performed to the highest standards. We are eager in creating new experiences to you once more in the future.
Best regards, Francisco
10-day Chile adventure
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Dec 22 - Dec 31, 2023
The Atacama Desert is indeed a unique and mesmerizing destination, and I'm glad you enjoyed the diverse experiences it had to offer – from the clear night skies to the captivating landscapes like Moon Valley and the Atacama salt flats. Your... Read more
The places we visited in Chile and Bolivia were out of this world.
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Dec 22 - Dec 31, 2023
The places we visited in Chile and Bolivia were unlike no other places we have been and probably will never be. The topography would change often and every time we felt like we were on another planet.
Francisco and his team planned an amazing adventure for us. All of our guides and drivers were friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Special shutouts to Jose, Manolo, Luna, Mauricio, Ariel, Danny and Gustavo in Chile and to Sandro and Johnny in Bolivia. To all the wonderful people who cooked and set-up our meals, thank you. They were all delicious.