One of a Kind Experience
Chile | Apr 2 - Apr 8, 2023

Desiree
Desiree K.
Bakersfield, CA | Reviewed on Apr 09, 2023

Jesse created such an amazing itinerary for Chile. It was packed with outings, but just enough down time to look around at my leisure as well. The local guides were all so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. The guides and the drivers really went above and beyond to make sure the experiences were unique as well as memorable.
My favorite part was being served a private dinner thanks to Gloria and Leo, with the help of Felipe as an interpreter and local guide for Santiago. It will be the most treasured experience I’ll remember of my trip.
I really appreciate what Jesse put together and created for my trip.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Torremayor Lyon
Santiago

The hotel room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and they hold your luggage if necessary.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel La Casa de Don Tomás
San Pedro de Atacama

The place is big. The staff was kind. The room was clean and spacious. There is food available throughout the day which was great for those that did not have a lot of time between tours. The hotel was close to downtown as well as touting a swimming pool.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It was walkable to everything in the town
Staff
Friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Vendaval
Puerto Natales

It was close to the town square and close to the waterfront as well. The staff was friendly. They made sure that people were helped with rides and where to go for bus station so early in the morning. There was breakfast every morning.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walkable to everything in the town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park & Surroundings
Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park & Surroundings
Chile

The local guide, John, was funny and energetic as a guide. He even acted as a photographer for many of us. The sights we stopped at were beautiful and well worth the tour.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The driver would stop so we could take pictures of the wildlife or other sights beyond the tour.
Transport
Private Dinner
Private Dinner
Santiago

This experience was definitely the highlight of my trip. Gloria is an amazing cook. The entire meal was beyond delicious. Gloria and Leo were superb hosts and with Felipe was the interpreter, the conversation topics were fun. I felt like I was meeting old friends. I cannot say enough about being able to do this experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
The flavors Gloria used were phenomenal. She did flavors I would never had thought of while also introducing foods that are from Chilean culture.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Santiago City Tour
Santiago City Tour
Chile

Felipe did a great job giving a history lesson about Chile and Santiago through the locations we stopped. He was entertaining and charismatic while introducing local crafts people and how their trades relate to the topics discussed. I learned so much.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Valley of the Moon Tour
Valley of the Moon Tour
San Pedro de Atacama

Going through the Valley with stops to see different views was an excellent afternoon. Ending the tour with a picnic before seeing the sunset was even better because everyone had time to meet and greet each other as well as end on a relaxing note.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very charismatic and knowledgeable. He did a great job conversing in both Spanish and English and made everyone on the tour feel welcome.
Transport
Stargazing Tour
Stargazing Tour
San Pedro de Atacama

The knowledge and being able to use a telescope was fantastic. I really enjoyed learning the differences in what could be seen from different hemispheres. The email that was sent of pictures was an added bonus that really helped remember what the guide was saying about the stars.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide was very nice and you can tell he loved what he was showing us.
Transport
Local specialist: Jesse Barrera
Jesse
Jesse Barrera
Local specialist in Santiago | Replied on Apr 15, 2023

I'm so happy that you enjoyed your trip; especially the private dinner that is always made with lots of love and kindness!

All the best in your future travels,
Jesse