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Erin Wiley

Put simply, travel makes people happy and I want to be a part of that. If I am not traveling myself then I want to surround myself with people who are.

Originally from Michigan, I grew up camping and adventuring along the shores of the Great Lakes from a young age. My love affair with South America started in 2006 when I took my first international trip to Peru. Since, I have been back and forth between my home in Michigan and South America, having spent considerable time both working and traveling across the continent. I am currently based in Puerto Natales, Chile where I am lucky enough to have Torres del Paine National Park as my backyard.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We are a local operator in Torres del Paine National Park, however specialize in custom trip planning throughout Patagonia (both Chile and Argentina) and most of Chile. By natural extension, our expertise also includes Santiago, Buenos Aires, and their surroundings.

I can help you organize anything from the standard ´W´ Hike to more exclusive and off-trail hikes in some of the parks hidden valleys. Would you fancy a 3-day camping and kayaking expedition? I can do that too!

Adventure, adventure, adventure! "

How did you get involved in travel?

"Around 2008 I began traveling to Peru each summer, organizing trips for a University of Michigan based sustainable development project. 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 Patagonia. With over 10 years 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 spent 4 days in a hammock on a boat floating (very slowly...) down the Amazon River."

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

Absolutely brilliant trip organised by Erin a...
Patagonia | Apr 4 - Apr 18, 2026

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Krishan M.
Australia | Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Absolutely brilliant trip organised by Erin and the team at Dittmar Adventures. All the details were arranged to perfection and the tour was really fantastic. Big thanks to Erin and Rebecca and the team for sorting this. Read more

Absolutely brilliant trip organised by Erin and the team at Dittmar Adventures. All the details were arranged to perfection and the tour was really fantastic. Big thanks to Erin and Rebecca and the team for sorting this.

Hotel Reviews
Vain Boutique Hotel
Buenos Aires

Good hotel close to variety of food places.

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Lennox Hotel Ushuaia
Ushuaia

Good location and close to everything. Staff were super helpful and everything is walkable.

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Hotel Lunajuim
El Chalten

Great location and brilliant staff close to all the main amenities.

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Hostería Schilling
El Calafate

Great stay with super helpful staff and good location close to centre of El Calafate.

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Hotel Vendaval
Puerto Natales

Central location and friendly staff.

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Camping Frances

Good camp and well organised site with great food.

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Pristine Patagonia Hotel
Puerto Natales

Great hotel in a great location with good facilities and great staff.

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Activity Reviews
Half Day Trek to Laguna Esmeralda
Half Day Trek to Laguna Esmeralda
Ushuaia

Great hike with unreal views. And great guides who let well and supported the whole group.

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Guided Hike to Laguna Torre
Guided Hike to Laguna Torre
El Chaltén

Again mikayla was fantastic and led the hike well.

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Guided Hike to Laguna de los Tres
Guided Hike to Laguna de los Tres
El Chaltén

Mikayla was brilliant for 2 days and very supportive and informative on the hikes.

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Raft the Rio de las Vueltas
Raft the Rio de las Vueltas
El Chaltén

Cold experience but brilliant fun and great guides.

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Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier
Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier
El Calafate

Great day with unreal scenery despite the weather.

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Great informative guides and drives.
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Guided Hike to "Mirador Base Las Torres"
Guided Hike to "Mirador Base Las Torres"
Puerto Natales

Fantastic day with brilliant guides. Milliemay and Joaquin were both brilliant and very supportive during the hike.

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Despite the driver being late due to changing of the clocks it was a great day and we didn’t lose any time.
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Trip Briefing at Dittmar Adventures
Trip Briefing at Dittmar Adventures
Puerto Natales

Rebecca was brilliant at explaining our whole itinerary. Very detailed and informative

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Local specialist: Erin Wiley

Early March Family Trip To Patagonia
Patagonia | Mar 7 - Mar 14, 2026

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Blair W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
My family of six traveled to Chilean Patagonia in early March 2026. We have four children from 14 > 24. Erin and her team at Dittmar Adventures were exceptional in planning and organizing our trip. Her communication was prompt and clear throughout the process. We were a bit challenging because my family is very active and we wanted to take advantage of every opportunity to fit in another adventure. Erin was super patient with multiple changes and variations. The trip itself was... Read more

My family of six traveled to Chilean Patagonia in early March 2026. We have four children from 14 > 24. Erin and her team at Dittmar Adventures were exceptional in planning and organizing our trip. Her communication was prompt and clear throughout the process. We were a bit challenging because my family is very active and we wanted to take advantage of every opportunity to fit in another adventure. Erin was super patient with multiple changes and variations. The trip itself was fantastic. The guides Dittmar selected were top-notch; friendly and accommodating. The activities were well chosen and met our expectations. We had a few weather complications and Dittmar was very responsive in addressing these bumps. We just wished we had more time there! Huge thanks to Erin!!

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Erin
Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Apr 13, 2026

Blair,

Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you on planning this trip. We always appreciate a traveler who knows exactly what they want.

Your participation in planning surely brought your trip plans to the next level, and your feedback will bring our future planning to the next level. I am glad to hear that you and your family had such a spectacular time. Wishing you all a lifetime of adventures together!

Best,
Erin

Seven of us (college class mates) did a Patag...
Patagonia | Mar 15 - Mar 28, 2026

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Somsak T.
Eau Claire, WI | Reviewed on Apr 01, 2026
Seven of us (college class mates) did a Patagonia trip using KimKim. Erin as well as Jessica (Dittmar Adventures ) worked with us to customize our plan the way we liked it under her expertise. They helped us all the way through the trip. We did three beautiful hikes including Mirador base Torres, Laguna de Los Tres and Laguna Torre. We are all over sixty years old and different in fitness. Some did not compete all three hikes but we all completed one hike (Laguna de Los Tres) because of... Read more

Seven of us (college class mates) did a Patagonia trip using KimKim. Erin as well as Jessica (Dittmar Adventures ) worked with us to customize our plan the way we liked it under her expertise. They helped us all the way through the trip. We did three beautiful hikes including Mirador base Torres, Laguna de Los Tres and Laguna Torre. We are all over sixty years old and different in fitness. Some did not compete all three hikes but we all completed one hike (Laguna de Los Tres) because of Fran, our guide from Walk Patagonia. She taught us the techniques to hike in this terrain when and how long to stop for water and snacks.

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Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Apr 02, 2026

Somsak,

It was a pleasure working with you and Samunya to plan your group trip. I had no idea you were all colleague buddies ☺️. That must have been such a fun time and we are so glad that we could help you all get out on the trails together!

A huge congratulations to the whole group for reaching Laguna de los Tres, that is a serious achievement. We will certainly pass your kind words along to Fran. She is an excellent guide and we're happy her tips made the difference for you.

Thank you for trusting us with your adventure!

Best regards,
Erin & the Dittmar Adventures Team

Patagonia Experience
Patagonia | Mar 5 - Mar 16, 2026

Stefani
Stefani C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Erin helped me plan an amazing trip to the Patagonia in March. There were a lot of detail and plan changes and she was wonderful through all of it. She got everything down that I wanted to do and I'm grateful the weather of the region was kind enough to cooperate so I got to go everywhere we planned.
She helped me with finding local flights and what airlines were the best to help me get around the region. Everything went smoothly. The Patagonia region is stunning and the wildlife incredible...
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Erin helped me plan an amazing trip to the Patagonia in March. There were a lot of detail and plan changes and she was wonderful through all of it. She got everything down that I wanted to do and I'm grateful the weather of the region was kind enough to cooperate so I got to go everywhere we planned.
She helped me with finding local flights and what airlines were the best to help me get around the region. Everything went smoothly. The Patagonia region is stunning and the wildlife incredible and I'm so happy she was able to put this plan together for me, especially since it was a spur of the moment notion for me and hadn't done much research on it. Her knowledge of the entire area is invaluable. Thanks so much, Erin!

Hotel Review
Best Western Patagonia / Hotel Borde Glaciar
Puerto Natales

This was my favorite hotel of my stay. It was quiet, comfortable, and had a great view.

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Activity Reviews
Kayak Lago & Rio Grey
Kayak Lago & Rio Grey
Patagonia

One of my favorite activities and my guides were absolutely wonderful! I had so much fun on this trip!

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Trekking "Miradores" - Guided Day Hikes in Torres del Paine
Trekking "Miradores" - Guided Day Hikes in Torres del Paine
Patagonia

3 different hikes all of varying difficulty with different scenery. Our guide was incredibly knowledgable about the area and was just a joy to be around. I had such a wonderful time on these hikes.

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Day Trip to a Patagonian Estancia
Day Trip to a Patagonian Estancia
Patagonia

I loved everything about this day. The ride, the scenery, the lunch, the guides, the sheep experience. All wonderful!

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Fun boat ride!
Whale Watching at the Francisco Coloane Marine Park + Visit Impressive Remote Glaciers
Whale Watching at the Francisco Coloane Marine Park + Visit Impressive Remote Glaciers
Punta Arenas

Guides were great, know a lot about the wildlife in the region and were good at finding the whales! Took us up to a glacier, saw a couple waterfalls on the way and the scenery was just gorgeous!

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Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Mar 31, 2026

Stefani!

I really enjoyed looking through your photos, thank you for sharing those 🙂.

I am just thrilled that you had such a wonderful time on your trip with us, looking back what we planned was such a perfect balance of activities, and it looks like overall you had pretty cooperative weather to top it off.

Planning with you was lovely, when you decide to come back we will be happy to be your link!

All the best,
Erin

Seamless planning and booking, but on site experience can be improved
Patagonia | Mar 1 - Mar 13, 2026

Maowy
Maowy F.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Planning and booking the trip was seamless. Erin was attentive, responsive, flexible and accommodating. Her efficiency and knowledge, was the main reason why we chose to book with Dittmar Adventures for our trip. The trip was smooth and our local representative was responsive on WhatsApp when we had questions. I would just like to make some suggestions to elevate the overall experience. 1. When we requested a pre-travel conference with our local representative, we were directed to a... Read more

Planning and booking the trip was seamless. Erin was attentive, responsive, flexible and accommodating. Her efficiency and knowledge, was the main reason why we chose to book with Dittmar Adventures for our trip. The trip was smooth and our local representative was responsive on WhatsApp when we had questions. I would just like to make some suggestions to elevate the overall experience.

1. When we requested a pre-travel conference with our local representative, we were directed to a booking site to make an appointment , but all the options were during hours when we were at work, We would have appreciated it if there was more flexibility in scheduling a short meeting.
2. When we arrived in Santiago, Chile, it would be a good gesture to send a message of welcome and to make sure that everything was in order.
3. When we arrived in Puerto Natales, where Dittmar had an office, we would have appreciated a check in or an in-person welcome.
4. We had an early bus ride to cross the border to Argentina. Dittmar should have anticipated that there would be a need for a transfer service given that we are a group of 6 with check in baggage, and that cabs/Uber may not be available in that small town that early. We are grateful that they were able to provide this when we asked for one (for a fee plus processing charges) but the driver was given the wrong hotel, so we were picked up late and had to rush to the station. (Good thing that we knew the driver, Malvio, from the previous days, and he made sure we were able to check in and board the bus. Thank you Malvio!)
5. Consider providing water for the guests during those long days in Torres del Paine National Park.
6. There seems to have been an issue with the KimKim app since the itinerary entry on our day in El Calafate had mixed instructions (meant for 2 different groups of travelers). This led to confusion and need for clarification.

Activity Review
Day Trip to a Patagonian Estancia
Day Trip to a Patagonian Estancia
Patagonia

Highly recommend this activity. The location of the Estancia by the fjord was breathtaking. Our whole group enjoyed the trail ride - on well-behaved and beautiful white horses. The roasted lamb lunch was first rate! Herding dogs put in a good show and we were able to witness sheep being sheared. The staff was attentive, pleasant, fun and helpful. Special shout out to Carla,, our guide - she was very informative and made sure we were well taken cared of.

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Erin
Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Mar 23, 2026
Maowy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your recent journey with us. We truly appreciate your kind words regarding the planning process and are so glad to hear that our team's responsiveness and local knowledge made the booking experience seamless for you. We are also thankful for these specific on-the-ground suggestions and as mentioned in our internal conversations I've already had discussion with my team on how to incorporate your suggestions.... Read more

Maowy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your recent journey with us. We truly appreciate your kind words regarding the planning process and are so glad to hear that our team's responsiveness and local knowledge made the booking experience seamless for you.

We are also thankful for these specific on-the-ground suggestions and as mentioned in our internal conversations I've already had discussion with my team on how to incorporate your suggestions. Feedback like yours is exactly how we continue to elevate our services.

We love Don Malvio! We are so glad that you enjoyed his company and that he was a key support, we have also passed your gratitude along to him.

Above all, we hope you returned home with incredible memories of the landscapes and culture of Chile and Argentina. It was a pleasure hosting your group of six, and we would love the opportunity to welcome you back to Patagonia in the future.

Warm regards,
Erin

Tom Vujovich Patagonia and Antarctica trip
Patagonia | Jan 16 - Feb 16, 2026

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Thomas V.
Shoreview, MN | Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Great job planning and putting together this very challenging trip. We had a lot of ‘moving parts’ to this journey and Erin, Samantha, and crew did a GREAT job putting all the pieces together. This was a long 4+ week trip with two people traveling on different schedules. Great experiences - I’d recommend this trip and this company to anybody really interested in exploring this area of the world! Read more

Great job planning and putting together this very challenging trip. We had a lot of ‘moving parts’ to this journey and Erin, Samantha, and crew did a GREAT job putting all the pieces together. This was a long 4+ week trip with two people traveling on different schedules. Great experiences - I’d recommend this trip and this company to anybody really interested in exploring this area of the world!

Activity Reviews
Self-Guided Day Hike to the French Valley
Self-Guided Day Hike to the French Valley
Chile

The self-guided day hike to the French Valley was another highlight of the trip. Again, all the transportation logistics worked out seamlessly. The hike was scenic and provided great viewpoints. As someone who enjoys nature, it was a beautiful experience, and the added infrastructure like renting a tent and food services made it even more convenient.

Self-Guided Day Hike to the Base of the Towers
Self-Guided Day Hike to the Base of the Towers
Chile

The self-guided hike to the base of the towers was outstanding. Everything lined up perfectly. The hike itself was challenging with a 3,000 feet elevation gain but incredibly rewarding with amazing views. I would recommend this hike for more experienced hikers, as the terrain can be challenging, but the experience is incredibly rewarding.

Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour
Perito Moreno Boat & Walking Tour
El Calafate

The Perito Moreno Glacier tour was outstanding. The glacier itself was breathtaking, and the overall experience was well-organized. Highly recommended for those visiting El Calafate!

Puma Observation at Reserva Leona Amarga
Puma Observation at Reserva Leona Amarga
Chile

The Puma Observation at Reserva Leona Amarga was really cool. Although we didn't spot a puma until later in the evening, it was worth the wait. There's no guarantee to see wildlife, but we felt lucky and thrilled when we did. It's a unique experience to try if you're interested in observing nature.

Admire Glacier Grey, Round Trip Day Hike from Paine Grande
Admire Glacier Grey, Round Trip Day Hike from Paine Grande
Chile

The day hike to admire Glacier Grey was wonderful. The coordination with the bus, shuttle, and catamaran went smoothly. Both the hike and the scenery were impressive, and I enjoyed the majestic views. It was an excellent experience, complemented by good facilities and a friendly atmosphere with other hikers. I would recommend this hike for moderate hikers, as the terrain provides a satisfying challenge without being overly strenuous.

Local specialist: Erin Wiley
Erin
Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Mar 31, 2026

Tom,

So much love for this trip, I am beyond happy that you were pleased with the outcome. You and Sandy are such wonderful people and anyone who gets the chance to plan your future trips is very lucky. Wishing you both the very best!

Erin

Antarctica, Patagonia trip for Tom and Sandy Vujovich
Patagonia | Jan 16 - Feb 16, 2026

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SANDRA V.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

This was a very difficult trip to plan with many activities, 2 countries, 2 continents, 4 National Parks to explore, very tight timing with many moving pieces and a long 4 week + trip. Erin and Jessica did an amazing job planning this trip and communicating with my wife and I to make sure all of activities went through as planned. Great job team!

Local specialist: Erin Wiley
Erin
Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Mar 17, 2026

Sandy & Tom,

Thank you for the 5-star review! As you well know, this was one of my favorite trips planned this season and I feel very lucky that we got to meet in Puerto Natales. You are the best kind of folk to work with, and the next kimkim specialist to plan with you will be a lucky one. Have a wonderful trip to China, and wherever else this world takes you!
All the best,
Erin

We cant thank you enough what a trip we had!!...
Patagonia | Dec 20 - Jan 4, 2026

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millie s.
Kenya | Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
We cant thank you enough what a trip we had!! It was absolutely fabulous and it all went very smoothly thanks to you and your great amazing team at Dittomar
We had a wonderful walk with Andreas in Torres Del Paine which was out of the world and absolutely the right choice as you'd described.
The real star of the show was Baguales and we can never thank you enough for that. Tomas and Jessica his wife were just the perfect hosts and we feel in love with the mountains, the horses and the...
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We cant thank you enough what a trip we had!! It was absolutely fabulous and it all went very smoothly thanks to you and your great amazing team at Dittomar
We had a wonderful walk with Andreas in Torres Del Paine which was out of the world and absolutely the right choice as you'd described.
The real star of the show was Baguales and we can never thank you enough for that. Tomas and Jessica his wife were just the perfect hosts and we feel in love with the mountains, the horses and the dogs, it was truly special. .
The Merino Glacier trip was incredible and a real highlight, definitely not to be missed.
Then to Tres Dos Rios which was fabulous and everything we had hoped it would be. Boys loved the fishing and I loved riding with Lucas and a bit of fishing on the side!
We will most certainly be back in a few years time so I will also be in touch in a year or so to organise another trip!

Hotel Reviews
Baguales Glamping
Torres del Paine

What a place, Charlie our 11 year old sobbed and sobbed when we left! Tomas and Jessica his wife were just the perfect hosts and we feel in love with the mountains, the horses and the dogs, it was truly special. I have actually been trying to get hold of Tomas as we wanted to add to his tip as had so few dollars on us by then already.

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Hosteria Pehoe

Location, location, location! Wonderful views of the mountains, very central within. the park

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Erin
Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Jan 14, 2026
Millie, I don't even know where to begin, but this trip that we planned together had a special place in my heart, and it makes me so unbelievably happy to hear that it met, and in some places exceeded, your expectations. The Estancia Baguales program isn't for everyone, and I knew that it was the right place for you all, so thank you for trusting me there. You aren't the first group to have someone leave in tears, which I guess is now my way of evaluating if we made the right match ♥️.... Read more

Millie, I don't even know where to begin, but this trip that we planned together had a special place in my heart, and it makes me so unbelievably happy to hear that it met, and in some places exceeded, your expectations. The Estancia Baguales program isn't for everyone, and I knew that it was the right place for you all, so thank you for trusting me there. You aren't the first group to have someone leave in tears, which I guess is now my way of evaluating if we made the right match ♥️.

Thank you for all of your trust, and the time that you spent in planning this spectacular trip. We hope that you all will be back someday and wishing you the best until then.

Beautiful hikes and scenery
Argentina | Dec 22 - Jan 1, 2026

Donna
Donna W.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2026
We had an amazing time in El Chalten and Ushuaia. Erin was very patient in organising things to suit our interests, and dealt with lots of changes and tweaks as we finalised our flight details and other parts of our month long trip elsewhere. Highlights were our treks in El Chalten (delicious lunches delivered to our hotel each morning) and walking with the Penguins on the Isla Martillo. We didn't really see much of Buenos Aires as being December 31/January 1 as most places were closed... Read more

We had an amazing time in El Chalten and Ushuaia. Erin was very patient in organising things to suit our interests, and dealt with lots of changes and tweaks as we finalised our flight details and other parts of our month long trip elsewhere. Highlights were our treks in El Chalten (delicious lunches delivered to our hotel each morning) and walking with the Penguins on the Isla Martillo. We didn't really see much of Buenos Aires as being December 31/January 1 as most places were closed (had we known we might have chosen to spend out time elsewhere on those days). The accomodation was excellent throughout as were our guides Laura and Martin in Ushuaia. The scenery from El Chalten to Ushuaia is spectacular and we would go back in an instant.

Hotel Reviews
Vain Boutique Hotel
Buenos Aires

Modern boutique hotel with very comfortable beds, great aircon (essential in BA), well equipped and roomy bathroom and all very clean. Nice options for breakfast and good coffee. Nicolas on the front desk was a treasure. My only point would be that the rooms are quite noisy and we could clearly hear people in the room above, and were woken several times by people returning to their rooms late.

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Los Naranjos
Ushuaia

Very comfortable and clean hotel with great breakfast options. We had a quiet room facing the side of the building (rooms facing the roads may not be so quiet) and found the rooms to be quite spacious. Bathroom was nice and roomy too. It was great to be able to adjust the heating to our taste (not always the case in hotels).

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Activity Reviews
Trekking to Glacier Vinciguerra & Laguna de los Tempanos
Trekking to Glacier Vinciguerra & Laguna de los Tempanos
Ushuaia

Mixed feelings on this trek - the view at the end was absolutely spectacular so well worth the effort, and the walk through varied landscapes to get there was also appreciated.

Discover the Beagle Channel - Full Day Penguins + Beagle Channel Navigation
Discover the Beagle Channel - Full Day Penguins + Beagle Channel Navigation
Ushuaia

It was such a special experience to walk among the penguins, and learn about their lives. It was reassuring to hear how protected they are despite the tourism (their numbers are growing, a good sign) and our guide Pablo was perfectly strict about respecting them and their environment, which I really appreciated. A long boat trip there, for part of which we did see seals and cormorants, and a long bus trip back (great for a nap) but all worth it for the experience.

Full Day of Hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park
Full Day of Hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park
Ushuaia

Laura was an excellent guide on this fascinating overview of the history, flora and fauna of the national park, which is truly beautiful. Personally would have preferred one long hike as opposed to driving between three shorter walks but this is a personal preference. My recommendation would be to ask for more details of the day before confirming (which is what I wish I had done)

Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier
Full Day Perito Moreno Glacier
El Calafate

The glacier itself is of course spectacular, and we appreciated being able to walk around and enjoy the numerous pathways at our own pace. The sounds of the glacier was also amazing surprise - did not expect it and when we could find a quieter section to sit and listen was quite humbling.

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Erin
Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Apr 01, 2026

Donna,
It was such a pleasure to finally see your trip become a reality after our long planning journey! Thank you so much for your patience throughout all the tweaks and changes. I’m thrilled that the treks in El Chaltén and the penguins in Ushuaia were such highlights for you.

I really enjoyed looking through the photos you shared with your review, they captured the Patagonia so perfectly.

Thank you again for trusting me with your adventure!

All the best,
Erin

Amazing time in Patagonia
Patagonia | Dec 19 - Dec 28, 2025

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Samantha C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2026
Great trip! Erin spent quite a bit of time with different versions of the itinerary so that I could maximize my time in Patagonia while also meeting up with my friends. Erin and Jessica were both very responsive with any questions that I had before and during the trip. Everything went smoothly during my trip and I had a wonderful time! Read more

Great trip! Erin spent quite a bit of time with different versions of the itinerary so that I could maximize my time in Patagonia while also meeting up with my friends. Erin and Jessica were both very responsive with any questions that I had before and during the trip. Everything went smoothly during my trip and I had a wonderful time!

Hotel Review
Design Suites Calafate
El Calafate

Big and comfortable room. My only issue was that the jetted tub did not work.

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Local specialist: Erin Wiley
Erin
Erin Wiley
Local specialist in Puerto Natales & Pucon, Chile | Replied on Apr 01, 2026

Sam,

It was a pleasure to work with you on this trip and thank you for the kind review. I enjoyed puzzling together the best way to get the most out of your individual trip and then meet up with Vivian and company. So happy to see that you enjoyed and everything went smoothly! You are always welcome back and hope all is well.

Best,
Erin