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Jesse Barrera

Hi! I specialize in creating unique trip itineraries for all those keen on visiting the narrowest and longest country in the world: Chile. I believe travelling should be for everyone and can help in adjusting your trip to your budget while assuring the best quality.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize overall in Chile, including Easter Island. I adjust trip activities based on the travellers profile and preferences. I'm also vegan so I know the importance and difficulties of assuring meals while on the road!"

How did you get involved in travel?

"I believe money and time is best spent when making memories and living new experiences! My dream is to travel around various parts of the world while getting to know about its people, culture and ways of life."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"On my honeymoon I went to the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. Imagine an enchanted forest where you can choose to stay either in a cabin deep into the forest, a hotel that's shaped like a mountain or up in treehouse-like refuges. I'm not a very adrenaline-seeking person but we chose to go rafting on the Fuy River and it was amazing. We were in luck (atleast that's what the guide told us!) because the currents were very strong which meant a more adventurous journey down the river! We travelled downstream for about 2 hours in total, stopping in between to drink some refreshing water from a small waterfall and jumping in to the river from high up on the bank. I have never felt so energized before and would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone who has never done rafting of any sort."

Jesse is part of the following groups: Patagonia Travel Agents, Chile Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Jesse

Jesse was awesome and made our trip planning ...
Patagonia | Feb 12 - Feb 24, 2024

Paige
Paige S.
Tysons Corner, VA | Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024
Jesse was awesome and made our trip planning breeze. She was very responsive during the planning process and proactively asked us questions and shared draft itineraries. Everything was completely seamless during our trip and coordinated perfectly. Jesse was also very responsive during our trip whenever we had questions, and proactively provided her direct contact information in case anything came up. Thank you so much for making our trip unforgettable, Jesse! Read more

Jesse was awesome and made our trip planning breeze. She was very responsive during the planning process and proactively asked us questions and shared draft itineraries. Everything was completely seamless during our trip and coordinated perfectly. Jesse was also very responsive during our trip whenever we had questions, and proactively provided her direct contact information in case anything came up. Thank you so much for making our trip unforgettable, Jesse!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa
Santiago

Loved the location of this hotel and the decor.

Authenticity & Character
Loved the decor
Location
Safe and walkable location
Staff
The staff was excellent
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was spotless
Hotel Cabo De Hornos
Punta Arenas

Fantastic location. The rooms were a bit dated but very comfortable

Authenticity & Character
A little dated but very clean and comfortable
Location
Right in the city center
Staff
Really helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was very clean and beds were comfortable
NOI Indigo Patagonia
Puerto Natales

Great views and location. Staff was very accommodating to early morning trekking schedules and making sure we were fed an caffeinated before pickups!

Authenticity & Character
Loved the look of the hotel and how it fits in with the special aesthetic of Puerto Natales
Location
Right on the lake
Staff
All staff that we met over our 5 day stay were great
Cleanliness & Comfort
Room was very clean. Didn’t like the rainfall shower as it seemed inefficient and the beds could have been a little more comfortable
Rochester Calafate
El Calafate

The staff at this hotel made the stay a pleasure. Rooms were comfortable and the hot restaurant was nice.

Authenticity & Character
Comfortable and clean
Location
A little outside of city center but that was okay with us. They also provide a regular shuttle into main part of town, but we ended up just walking back and forth because the weather was so nice and the walk was on 30 mins or so
Staff
The staff was lovely and so accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
My only gripe is that the hot water on the dual tap was really hot, so you had to be careful!
Activity Reviews
Private Dinner
Private Dinner
Santiago

This was one of our top two favorite activities of our trip, second only to our big ice excursion in Patagonia. Gloria is an amazing cook and their hospitality was unmatched. Such a special evening for us!

Quality of Experience
Unique, authentic experience. Outside of the typical tourist experience
Food
So good, and we loved the wine pairings as well
Guides, Drivers and Staff
It was like having dinner at a friend or family member’s. They were so warm, friendly and fun
Transport
Santiago City Tour
Santiago City Tour
Patagonia

Loved seeing the city sites, including the Presidential Palace. We also were very interested in the history leading up to and after Pinochet, and also in modern day Chile. Our guide was so knowledgeable and we appreciated his honesty and perspective. I also really liked learning more about Mapuche culture and history.

Quality of Experience
Lautoro was an excellent guide and we appreciated how open and honest he was!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Interesting and honest
Transport
Great mix of driving and walking. We like to walk so this was perfect for us and allowed us to see more of the city by foot
Hike in Torres del Paine National Park
Hike in Torres del Paine National Park
Patagonia

This was such an incredible experience and one that I would recommend not missing if you’re able to do the 10 hr trek! It was challenging but so rewarding. Remember, there’s no bad weather just bad clothing (I.e. pack for all weather and wear appropriate trekking shoes!)

Quality of Experience
The trek was awesome, the guides made it even better
Food
We arranged a packed lunch through our hotel which I highly recommend doing
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were helpful and very personable. Made the day even more fun!
Transport
Got us there quickly and safely
Trekking Torres del Paine Active
Trekking Torres del Paine Active
Patagonia

This was our favorite trek of the trip and one of the most beautiful parts of the “W”. If you are able to do this trek do it, but it is challenging. Again, no bad weather just bad clothing so pack appropriately as the weather is constantly changing during the trek. Also, wear proper trekking shoes as the trail gets challenging so it’s essential to have appropriate foot wear.

Quality of Experience
This was a awesome trek, made even better by the guides
Food
Arranged for packed lunch through hotel
Guides, Drivers and Staff
They were so funny and personable. They made the day even more fun!
Transport
They got us there safely and quickly
Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Excursion
Perito Moreno Glacier Big Ice Excursion
El Calafate

This was our top experience in Patagonia. Do not miss this, as it’s one of the most unique experiences you can have. This was challenging but so incredibly worth it. I also learned so much about the current state of Perito Moreno glacier and the lifecycle of glaciers. The guides are so passionate and knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
This was an amazing experience that I had I’ll reflect on for years to come
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Luis and Guillermo were knowledgeable and passionate about glaciers, trekking and Patagonia. Could t imagine better guides, they were amazing!
Transport
I loved that we saw the glacier from the observation decks by foot, from the ferry on our way to trek on the glacier and then from the glacier itself. This was an amazing experience
Valparaíso & Wine Tour
Valparaíso & Wine Tour
Santiago

We loved visiting the vineyard first and having the personal tour of their grounds to understand their approach to winemaking. It was definitely the most informative and comprehensive vineyard tour and tasting I’ve ever had, and I learned a lot. The murals were the highlight of the Valparaiso tour and it was cool to walk through the city and see how the art is incorporated throughout.

Quality of Experience
Our tour guide at the vineyard and Lauturo made this experience great
Food
Enjoyed the restaurant in Viña Del Mar
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Great guides
Transport
Comfortable
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Chile

It was so amazing to see the penguin colony on Magdalena Island. This was definitely worth the trip down to Punta Arenas to do. We also saw an amazing amount of sea life on the boat ride to and from the island (whales, tons of dolphins, orcas feeding, a Sea lion…)

Quality of Experience
Seeing the penguins, sea life
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boat was very well run and it was a comfortable trip to and from the island
Transport
Seamless transfer to the docks and to and from the island
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Chile

This was some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen between the glaciers, waterfalls and mountains. It was also very cool to visit the ranch and see the horses and dogs. Lunch was also good!

Quality of Experience
Beautiful scenery, transportation was really well run, the lunch was tasty and in a beautiful facility
Food
Very good, several options
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff on the boat and servers at lunch were great and very accommodating
Transport
Clean, well run
Free Day in El Calafate
Free Day in El Calafate
El Calafate

We ended up liking the outskirts of El Calafate better than the main downtown area. There were lots of restaurants and shops, but none of them seemed particularly unique or authentic as what we experience in the areas of Punta Arenas, El Chalten, and our favorite Puerto Natales. Downtown El Calafate seemed a little too resort for our tastes, but the places we visited outside of that area we liked better.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All guides and staff in El Calafate were fantastic
Transport
Transport was great
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Feb 28, 2024

Hi Paige,

Thank you so much for sharing your awesome experience during your 13-day adventure here in Chile 😊 I strive my very best to make all of my travelers enjoy themselves to the fullest and I'm so glad you were able to experience that during your trip.

I will make sure to let all of the operators know of your praises as well since they're the heart and soul of all our adventures! Don't hesitate to reach out again for future exploring of our country (or neighboring countries).

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

It was a great trip to Patagonia arranged via...
Patagonia | Jan 26 - Feb 3, 2024

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Vineetha K.
Pleasanton, CA | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2024
It was a great trip to Patagonia arranged via kimkim. Jesse helped us with the itinerary planning, as well as suggested options that we could do based on our interest. She arranged for special meals that I needed. I really appreciate that. She made alternate arrangements when boxed lunch for one of our day trips was not dropped off as planned. The airport pick up/drop off and tour pick ups were very seamless, except at one place where the instructions were not provided in the itinerary to... Read more

It was a great trip to Patagonia arranged via kimkim. Jesse helped us with the itinerary planning, as well as suggested options that we could do based on our interest. She arranged for special meals that I needed. I really appreciate that. She made alternate arrangements when boxed lunch for one of our day trips was not dropped off as planned. The airport pick up/drop off and tour pick ups were very seamless, except at one place where the instructions were not provided in the itinerary to take the tour bus after the boat trip to the Glacier. We had a pick up come to our hotel in the morning so we expected to see a ride waiting for us, but no one was there, so we ended up having to Uber back to the hotel. This was a minor inconvinience. Other than that every thing was hassle free. We had a great experience. THank you for enabling us to have a memorable experience.

Activity Reviews
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Patagonia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trek to the Peak of Mount Ferrier
Trek to the Peak of Mount Ferrier
Patagonia

Quite intense and difficult hike. It was very steep. Not recommended for those with knee issues

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ramiro was a great guide!
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Patagonia

Whiskey with glacier ice at the end of the trip was great!

Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Feb 08, 2024

Hi Vineetha,

Thank you both for being such great travelers, it was my pleasure to plan this trip for you 😊 You survived all that hiking which was awesome and I'm sure you got to see some amazing views!

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

Overall a fantastic experience
Chile | Dec 16 - Jan 1, 2024

Jian
Jian X.
China | Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024
This is the second time I’ve used Kimkim for a holiday. I normally do them myself but for harder destinations which require more research I find Kimkim perfect. We had a fantastic trip of a lifetime to Chile and Jesse was super helpful, always so responsive even when on holidays such as Christmas etc so that was something we really appreciated. We had given Jesse some feedback about some small things eg one of the hikes we went on in Patagonia was described as a half day walk in the blurb... Read more

This is the second time I’ve used Kimkim for a holiday. I normally do them myself but for harder destinations which require more research I find Kimkim perfect. We had a fantastic trip of a lifetime to Chile and Jesse was super helpful, always so responsive even when on holidays such as Christmas etc so that was something we really appreciated.

We had given Jesse some feedback about some small things eg one of the hikes we went on in Patagonia was described as a half day walk in the blurb but it actually turned out to be a full day walk (which is quite important to know when you are hiking as the distance/time is something which is important in terms of planning for food and water etc and also night activities afterwards) and some other things which she took onboard. But overall it was a good trip and I would book with Jesse and Kimkim again

Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Feb 02, 2024

Hi Jian,

So happy to hear you enjoyed your trip 😊 It was my pleasure to plan and help out along the way. We know traveling can be a lot sometimes especially during holidays which is why we strive to make you feel accompanied every step of the way.

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

The trip overall was a good trip. But pick up...
Chile | Dec 26 - Jan 3, 2024

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Chun Esther y.
Seal Beach, CA | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
The trip overall was a good trip. But pick up and some detail communications were good on day 1 and 2 then dropped off to nothing. The pick ups were always late. More than half hour late. Guides often speak poor English. One Easter island excursion was cancelled last minute. I really think this kind of stuff should not happen. I hated scrambling all day to see what I can do and eventually I ended up with nothing. I should have gone swimming at the beach. Read more

The trip overall was a good trip. But pick up and some detail communications were good on day 1 and 2 then dropped off to nothing. The pick ups were always late. More than half hour late. Guides often speak poor English.

One Easter island excursion was cancelled last minute. I really think this kind of stuff should not happen. I hated scrambling all day to see what I can do and eventually I ended up with nothing. I should have gone swimming at the beach.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Don Raul
San Pedro de Atacama

Extremely hot in the room. No ac and no fan

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cordillera Refuge
Uyuni

The refuge charges for toilet papers, water and WiFi. Extremely dour in their expressions. They seem to really dislike tourists.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nuevo Amanecer
Uyuni

Their smiles are appreciated. I could tell they are trying to provide comfort as much as they can. Having a little WiFi would have been nice, but there wasn’t any.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Easter Island Eco Lodge
Hanga Roa

Slightly far from the beach

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
They don’t speak english
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal
Santiago

Comfy

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Valley of the Moon Tour
Valley of the Moon Tour
San Pedro de Atacama
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Too many pick up stops. Wasted too much time
Tour of Tatio Geysers
Tour of Tatio Geysers
San Pedro de Atacama

Not interesting

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar & Tebenquiche
Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar & Tebenquiche
San Pedro de Atacama

Lagoons were interesting and floating in the lagoon was well organized.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Too many pick up stops
Uyuni Desert Excursion - Day 1
Uyuni Desert Excursion - Day 1
Uyuni
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Morning Tour to Orongo
Morning Tour to Orongo
Easter Island
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Uyuni Desert Excursion - Day 2
Uyuni Desert Excursion - Day 2
Uyuni
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Uyuni Desert Excursion - Day 3
Uyuni Desert Excursion - Day 3
Uyuni
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Uyuni Desert Excursion - Day 4 & Return to San Pedro
Uyuni Desert Excursion - Day 4 & Return to San Pedro
Chile
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Afternoon Tour to Ahu Akivi
Afternoon Tour to Ahu Akivi
Easter Island

Wish the guide spoke better English

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rano Raraku and Anakena Tour
Rano Raraku and Anakena Tour
Easter Island

Overall a good tour. Just the group is too big.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Jan 20, 2024
Hi Esther, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm happy to know that overall you had a good experience and you enjoyed the sights in Uyuni. I understand your frustration with what seemed to be delayed pickups. The driver has to pick up other travelers which is why a window is given, for some days that window can be up to 40 minutes as stated in the itinerary. I'm sorry you weren't able to enjoy the snorkeling session as planned, the weather wasn't ideal and I reached out... Read more

Hi Esther,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I'm happy to know that overall you had a good experience and you enjoyed the sights in Uyuni.

I understand your frustration with what seemed to be delayed pickups. The driver has to pick up other travelers which is why a window is given, for some days that window can be up to 40 minutes as stated in the itinerary.

I'm sorry you weren't able to enjoy the snorkeling session as planned, the weather wasn't ideal and I reached out as soon as I was informed of the cancellation.

We are currently looking to work with other accommodation options Uyuni so our travelers can have a more enjoyable experience during their time there.

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

What a Trip!
Chile | Dec 26 - Jan 3, 2024

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Ming C.
Spring Valley, NV | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Jesse helped us planned Chile and Bolivia trip. In Chile, we went to Atacama Desert and Easter Island. As for Bolivia, we only had time for Uyuni Salt Flat. Read more

Jesse helped us planned Chile and Bolivia trip. In Chile, we went to Atacama Desert and Easter Island. As for Bolivia, we only had time for Uyuni Salt Flat.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Don Raul
San Pedro de Atacama

This is a very nice hotel. The front desk people were extremely helpful. This hotel is walking distance to restaurants and shopping places.

Authenticity & Character
You can refill your water bottle at the restaurant.
Location
Close to restaurants, supermarket, and shopping places
Staff
Very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cordillera Refuge
Uyuni

Villa Mar was our first hostel in Uyuni. This hostel didn’t provide toilet papers, soap and bath towels. Meals like spaghetti didn’t taste good at all . The 2 ladies in the kitchen were not friendly. I wish the names of the hostels were listed in our itinerary and not just Cordillera Rufuge. We would have requested for a different hostel or hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mallku Villa Mar Hostel
Uyuni

We didn’t stay at this place. The 3rd night was the same place as the first night. Terrible.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nuevo Amanecer
Uyuni
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Jan 11, 2024

Hi Ming,

I'm glad you liked the accommodation in San Pedro 😊 Thank you for the feedback in regards to Uyuni! I hope you still enjoyed the sight-seeing and excursions during your adventure.

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

Guide in Medoza (Cecilia), Santiago (Soli) an...
Chile | Nov 30 - Dec 16, 2023

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Michael P.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Dec 17, 2023
Guide in Medoza (Cecilia), Santiago (Soli) and Puerto Natalas (Matieus) were excellent Read more

Guide in Medoza (Cecilia), Santiago (Soli) and Puerto Natalas (Matieus) were excellent

Hotel Review
Club Tapiz
Maipú - Mendoza

The facility and the restaurant were very nice but the room was poor - no windows, small, poor ventilation, small bathroom.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Dec 20, 2023

Hi Michael,

Glad you enjoyed your time with our guides and apologies again for the hotel in Mendoza; we'll be sure to seek alternatives!

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

a great personalized family vacation in chile.
Chile | Nov 20 - Nov 29, 2023

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naomi o.
Inver Grove Heights, MN | Reviewed on Dec 03, 2023

Jesse was great, Responsive, accommodating and very easy to work with. We talked through the places that we wanted to visit, the pace of the trip and the activities and it worked out great.

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Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Dec 05, 2023

Hi Naomi,

Thank you for the kind review! So glad your family enjoyed the trip :)

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

We had a wonderful trip to Chile and greatly ...
Chile | Nov 20 - Nov 29, 2023

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Joel O.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2023
We had a wonderful trip to Chile and greatly enjoyed the fantastic accommodations in Santiago, Atacama and Vina del Mar. Tours and tour guides were excellent, and we especially enjoyed the personal tour of the Moon Valley Andes hike and tour of the Atacama Desert. Both were a wow! Jesse did a great job and was readily available to answer any questions and make modifications in real time when needed. All guides and transfers were on time and friendly! In principle the personal Chilean dinner... Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Chile and greatly enjoyed the fantastic accommodations in Santiago, Atacama and Vina del Mar. Tours and tour guides were excellent, and we especially enjoyed the personal tour of the Moon Valley Andes hike and tour of the Atacama Desert. Both were a wow! Jesse did a great job and was readily available to answer any questions and make modifications in real time when needed. All guides and transfers were on time and friendly! In principle the personal Chilean dinner in someone's home was a disappointment and I wouldn't recommend it (it took more than an hour to get there, the food was marginal, and it didn't completely meet our dietary restrictions). Jessie's attention to detail was very good and I would use her again!

Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Dec 01, 2023

Hi Joel,

Thank you for the kind review :) Apologies again for the mix up during dinner and I'll definitely take your comments under consideration for future travelers!

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

Jessie planned Santiago and Patagonia, Chile.
Chile | Nov 14 - Nov 23, 2023

Karen
Karen L.
Waxahachie, TX | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023
Chile is a wonderful place to visit, and Jessie did a fantastic job accommodating our changing minds during the planning process and keeping up with us during our trip. I would recommend that if you’re doing back to back hikes in the park, do the Torres de Paine Massif first. (Strenuous) . Isla Magdalena was definitely magical. Read more

Chile is a wonderful place to visit, and Jessie did a fantastic job accommodating our changing minds during the planning process and keeping up with us during our trip. I would recommend that if you’re doing back to back hikes in the park, do the Torres de Paine Massif first. (Strenuous) . Isla Magdalena was definitely magical.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Panamericana Providencia
Providencia

Many things to do in walking distance.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Costanera
Puerto Natales

Beautiful views and accommodating staff. Walls are a bit thin, though.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Carpa Manzano
Punta Arenas

Cute hotel with a sweet history. The owner was actually the one who checked us in, and SO very helpful with our needs. We only had 1.5 hours between check in and our excursion, we got our laundry and lunch dealt with, thanks to her assistance. We loved the feel of this place, and the bed was super comfy.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Maipo Valley Wine Experience
Maipo Valley Wine Experience
Santiago
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Chile

This was exactly what we wanted- lunch was amazing, the captain was great- maneuvered the boat so everyone could get a view.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trekking Torres del Paine Active
Trekking Torres del Paine Active
Chile

This was interesting because we didn’t know what to expect. First trek was fun and scenic, though the guide seemed to think it was a race. Second trek (waterfall, hike to horns) was beautiful, and we got left behind while taking pictures of the scenery that the guide seemed to take for granted. You can’t really get lost, though, as there’s 1 trail in and out. Third trek was more strenuous, but doable. Take a jacket, as that wind goes right to your bones.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Chile

Best part of the trip!!!! Penguins! So many, so cute.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Nov 24, 2023

Hi Karen and Steven,

Thank you for the kind review 😊 I'm glad everything worked out and you were able to enjoy your trip! Especially love that you got to see the adorable penguins 🐧

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse

Great service and amazing memories in Chile and Argentina
Chile | Sep 16 - Sep 30, 2023

Andrew
Andrew W.
Borough Park, NY | Reviewed on Oct 01, 2023
Jesse was amazing and super responsive (both during the planning process and the trip itself). The trip was planned very well, I got to visit every place I wanted and it all went off without any issues. Read more

Jesse was amazing and super responsive (both during the planning process and the trip itself). The trip was planned very well, I got to visit every place I wanted and it all went off without any issues.

Hotel Review
EcoCamp Patagonia
Torres del Paine

Absolutely amazing, literally everything from the location, the guides, the service overall and the food.

Authenticity & Character
Committed to the environment.
Location
Staff
Everyone wanted to be there
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Oct 02, 2023

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for your kind review! I'm glad you enjoyed the Patagonia and all it has to offer :)

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse