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's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Spend two action-packed weeks traveling around Argentine Patagonia! This itinerary starts in Buenos Aires, where you'll take a city tour before flying south to El Calafate, the...
Explore southern Patagonia's wild landscapes on this 10-day adventure. The trip starts in El Calafate, Argentina, with a boat ride to the famed Perito Moreno Glacier. Then enjoy...
Trek across Patagonia's glacial landscapes on this 10-day rugged journey through the UNESCO-listed Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks. Starting in the Chilean...
Family itineraries
Immerse your family in the wonders of Patagonia on this adventurous itinerary that spans two weeks and two countries. Start in the Chilean town of Punta Arenas with penguin and...
Families seeking the best of Patagonian nature need look no further—this far-reaching but gently-paced trip spans two countries and five national parks. Spend two weeks...
Luxury itineraries
Snowcapped volcanoes, pristine mountain lakes, and quiet hiking trails await you on this active weeklong adventure around northern Chilean Patagonia. After city sightseeing,...
Spend a week enjoying thrilling adventures around Chilean Patagonia's wild frontiers and soaring Andes peaks without sacrificing anything in terms of comfort. And though this is...
Sample Chile's art, cuisine, and culture on this luxury weeklong tour. You'll taste fine wines on vineyard tours in the lush Casablanca Valley and learn to make classic Chilean...
Recent trip reviews for Erin
Absolutely brilliant trip organised by Erin a...
Patagonia
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Apr 4 - Apr 18, 2026
Early March Family Trip To Patagonia
Patagonia
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Mar 7 - Mar 14, 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
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Mar 15 - Mar 28, 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
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Mar 5 - Mar 16, 2026
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... Read more
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
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Mar 1 - Mar 13, 2026
Tom Vujovich Patagonia and Antarctica trip
Patagonia
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Jan 16 - Feb 16, 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
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Jan 16 - Feb 16, 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!
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
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Dec 20 - Jan 4, 2026
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... Read more
Beautiful hikes and scenery
Argentina
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Dec 22 - Jan 1, 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
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Dec 19 - Dec 28, 2025
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