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Osorno Volcano in Chile's Lake District
Map of Self-Guided Tour in Chile's Lake & Volcano District - 13 Days
Self-Guided Tour in Chile's Lake & Volcano District - 13 Days

This 13-day self-guided trip will take you to some of Chile’s most spectacular sights. You’ll visit lush biosphere reserves, thundering waterfalls, lava-lined canyons, and forest-covered islands. The region is also known for its lakes and volcanos, and the views along the drive are simply jaw-dropping. Designed for active travelers, this trip takes you along some amazing trails, with ample opportunities for wildlife watching.

The winding road of Chile's Carretera Austral (Southern Highway)
Map of Carretera Austral Road Trip: Chile's Scenic Southern Highway - 7 Days
Carretera Austral Road Trip: Chile's Scenic Southern Highway - 7 Days

A wonderland of mountains, fjords, and glaciers awaits on this self-drive journey into the remote Patagonian region of Aysén. Spend a week winding your way along the scenic Carretera Austral, while the spectacular southern highway introduces you to a world of untouched beauty and outdoor adventure. Hike to dramatic summits, soak in natural hot springs, trek through enchanted forests, and discover the marble caves of Capillas de Mármol.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Chile
Travel specialist Marcela Huidobro
active 4 hours ago

Marcela Huidobro

I am deeply connected to nature and in love with the scenic wonders of Chile. I enjoy every outdoor experience such as hiking through towering forests, gazing at majestic mountains, and listening...

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Travel specialist Francisco Torres
active 3 hours ago

Francisco Torres

Hi, I’m Francisco, a Chile and Patagonia travel specialist with Responsible Travel. I design tailor-made journeys across Chile, combining Chile with Argentina or Chile-Bolivia for travelers looking...

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Travel specialist Jimena Pérez
active 2 hours ago

Jimena Pérez

I am originally from Colombia, but I have been living in Puerto Natales, Chile for 12 years. I am a professional in tourism operations in outdoor activities and I am passionate about animals,...

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Travel specialist Lorena Huidobro
active 4 hours ago

Lorena Huidobro

I believe that those of us who love to travel tend to have a more open mind and free spirit. Being open to experience new adventures, explore the unknown, see the beauty in the simple things,...

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Trip Reviews for Chile

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Our 2 1/2 week in Chile was fantastic! We tra...
Chile | May 6 - May 22, 2026

Alexis
Alexis O.
New Rochelle, NY | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
Our 2 1/2 week in Chile was fantastic! We travelled to the Atacama, Lake District, Valparaiso, the Casablanca Valley, Santiago and Rapa Nui. Our Kimkim team worked with us on several iterations of planning to fine tune the experience to align to our goal to experience the history, culture and beauty of Chile while staying within our budget. I appreciate the time Riwal took to suggest options for us to consider. The Kimkim app made it easy to keep track of the various versions of the... Read more

Our 2 1/2 week in Chile was fantastic! We travelled to the Atacama, Lake District, Valparaiso, the Casablanca Valley, Santiago and Rapa Nui. Our Kimkim team worked with us on several iterations of planning to fine tune the experience to align to our goal to experience the history, culture and beauty of Chile while staying within our budget. I appreciate the time Riwal took to suggest options for us to consider. The Kimkim app made it easy to keep track of the various versions of the itinerary.

In Chile our local Kimkim team was in contact daily, providing updates and helpful suggestions. A big shout out to Thaiss and Riwal for their support throughout. We enjoyed our guided trips arranged by Kimkim and valued the independent travel suggestions they shared. We returned with great memories and pictures. We’ll definitely plan trips again with Kimkim.

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Casa Kalfu
puerto varas
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Cochamo Town and Termas del Sol - Relax at the Hot Springs
Cochamo Town and Termas del Sol - Relax at the Hot Springs
Chile

What a wonderful, relaxing experience. Lunch was surprisingly good.

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Denis handled the rough unpaved roads with great skill.
Visit the Saltos del Petrohue, Todos Los Santos Lake and Osorno Volcano
Visit the Saltos del Petrohue, Todos Los Santos Lake and Osorno Volcano
Chile

We hoped to hear and learn more about local history from our guide.

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We covered alot of the area and saw lots of beautiful areas. Wish we learned more.
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Visit Frutillar Town in Llanquihue Lake - Half Day
Visit Frutillar Town in Llanquihue Lake - Half Day
Chile
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Would have liked more historical info at each of our stops.
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Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Puerto Varas
Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Puerto Varas
Chile
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Half Day Tour Orongo Volcano
Half Day Tour Orongo Volcano
Easter Island
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Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach
Rano Raraku Volcano & Anakena White Sand Beach
Easter Island
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Full Day Trip- Red Rocks, Lagunas Altiplánicas & Atacama Salt Flats
Full Day Trip- Red Rocks, Lagunas Altiplánicas & Atacama Salt Flats
San Pedro de Atacama
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Afternoon Visit to "Valle de La luna "
Afternoon Visit to "Valle de La luna "
Chile
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Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert
Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert
San Pedro de Atacama
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Local specialist: Riwal Le Derff
Riwal
Riwal Le Derff
Local specialist in Santiago & Quito | Replied on Jun 15, 2026

Hello, dear Alexis
First of all, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
It was wonderful working with you to refine the itinerary and create a journey that balanced your interests, travel style, and budget. Knowing that you returned home with great memories and beautiful pictures means a lot to us.
Thank you again for your trust, your kind words, and your feedback. It was truly a pleasure assisting you during your trip.
We hope to welcome you again in South America in the future.

Best regards,
Riwal

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Highest Praise for Francisco and the team at ...
Chile | Feb 8 - Feb 22, 2026

allan
allan s.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2026
Highest Praise for Francisco and the team at KimKim We can't speak highly enough about our team at KimKIm. Our 16 day trip to Patagonia, Atacama and Rapa Nui ran like clockwork. A team member was always almost instantly available (via WhatsApp) whenever we had a question. Not only were the hotels, guides and transfers excellent, they helped make dinner reservations for those of us who speak no Spanish. Just absolutely first rate, from start to finish.
February 23, 2026 Read more

Highest Praise for Francisco and the team at KimKim

We can't speak highly enough about our team at KimKIm. Our 16 day trip to Patagonia, Atacama and Rapa Nui ran like clockwork. A team member was always almost instantly available (via WhatsApp) whenever we had a question. Not only were the hotels, guides and transfers excellent, they helped make dinner reservations for those of us who speak no Spanish. Just absolutely first rate, from start to finish.
February 23, 2026

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Boutique La Perouse
Isla de Pascua

Absolutely lovely little hotel, super friendly people, and unbelievably convenient location.

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Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal
Santiago

Great if you want walking distant access to the airport. Excellent breakfast buffet.

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Hotel Pueblo de Tierra
San Pedro de Atacama

A very interesting off the main square hotel. You'll need to walk for twenty or so minutes to get to the town square and the restaurants. (Most of the streets are dirt.) Rooms lack AC so they can get warm by day. No problem with nights or fans. Nice pool area to spend the daytime hours when not out enjoying the desert. Beer and beverages available. Lots of great local markets nearby.

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a mile from main square
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45 by Director
Santiago

Great location for seeing some of the nicer parts of Santiago. Uber to restaurants and museums are plentiful and not expensive. Rooms and bathrooms are compact. Fine for us who prefer to spend on food rather than lodging. But if you have a lot of toiletries, a little tricky.

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Best Western Patagonia / Hotel Borde Glaciar
Puerto Natales

My wife and I don't require fancy hotels, just at least a queen size bed and ensuite bathroom. This was just right. It is out of the city proper so you'll need to Uber to town (easy and inexpensive). The hotel restaurant and bar are fine, too.

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Activity Reviews
Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar y Laguna Tebiquinche
Laguna Cejar, Ojos del Salar y Laguna Tebiquinche
Chile
Astronomy Safari
Astronomy Safari
San Pedro de Atacama
Wine Tasting, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar- Private Tour
Wine Tasting, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar- Private Tour
Santiago
Estancia La Península Full Day
Estancia La Península Full Day
Puerto Natales
Navigation Excursion - Serrano Glacier and Patagonic Lunch
Navigation Excursion - Serrano Glacier and Patagonic Lunch
Chile
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Torres del Paine National Park - Panoramic Tour
Torres del Paine National Park - Panoramic Tour
Chile
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Local specialist: Francisco Torres
Francisco
Francisco Torres
Local specialist in Santiago, Chile | Replied on Jun 03, 2026
Hi Allan, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review about your trip. It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your journey through <strong>Patagonia, Atacama, and Easter Island</strong>, and I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that everything went smoothly overall. Your kind words about our team, guides, transfers, and communication mean a lot to us. I also appreciate the detailed feedback you shared about the hotels and activities.... Read more

Hi Allan,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review about your trip.

It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Patagonia, Atacama, and Easter Island, and I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that everything went smoothly overall. Your kind words about our team, guides, transfers, and communication mean a lot to us.

I also appreciate the detailed feedback you shared about the hotels and activities. Reviews like yours are extremely valuable because they help future travelers and help us continue improving our services.

On behalf of everyone at Responsible Travel and kimkim, thank you again for your trust and for choosing us to help organize your adventure in Chile.

Please remember that you are always welcome to contact me again through kimkim if you decide to visit Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, or any other destination in South America in the future. I would be delighted to help you plan your next trip.

Wishing you all the best and many wonderful travels ahead.

HAsta pronto!
Francisco

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Amazing trip in the atacama desert
Chile | May 13 - May 18, 2026

R
Richard F.
Canada | Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Amazing trip in the atacama desert and in Santiago. Thank you so much for making such a memorable trip. It’s the last minute for me. Thank you for being so attentive to my choices and making everything work so smoothly. Read more

Amazing trip in the atacama desert and in Santiago. Thank you so much for making such a memorable trip. It’s the last minute for me. Thank you for being so attentive to my choices and making everything work so smoothly.

Hotel Review
Hotel Pat'ta Hoiri
San Pedro de Atacama

Nice hotels in the Center town. Thank you for the lovely owner Vincente, who was always attentive to my needs.

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Activity Reviews
Afternoon Visit to "Valle de La luna "
Afternoon Visit to "Valle de La luna "
Chile

Amazing sunset excursion into the valley. It was beautiful, taking photographs as the sun went down and having pisco sours while doing it

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Full Day Trip- Red Rocks, Lagunas Altiplánicas & Atacama Salt Flats
Full Day Trip- Red Rocks, Lagunas Altiplánicas & Atacama Salt Flats
San Pedro de Atacama

Beautiful variety of things to see on this excursion

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Visit the Tatio Geysers - Morning tour
Visit the Tatio Geysers - Morning tour
San Pedro de Atacama

Amazing experience to see the geysers. Gives you a different perspective of Chile.

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Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert
Astronomical Tour - Atacama Desert
San Pedro de Atacama

Amazing experience in the desert. Well worth seeing the beautiful stars.

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Local specialist: Francisco Torres
Francisco
Francisco Torres
Local specialist in Santiago, Chile | Replied on May 27, 2026

Hola Richard!
Thanks so much for your kind words!

I’m really happy to know that you enjoyed your time in Chile and had a memorable experience. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed it! It was truly a pleasure to be part of this special adventure. Thanks for your trust!

I hope to see you again soon! :)

Regards from Chile,
Francisco

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