Best trip, ever!!!!
Patagonia | Jan 7 - Jan 19, 2026

Rob
Rob G.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

I have used other travel companies in the past, but never again. KimKim makes travel so much more enjoyable and less stressful. We don’t like to travel with groups, so they are perfect for us. We provide them a wish list of things we want to do and see and voila, the wish comes true. We just returned from a 2 week tour of Patagonia and Ushuaia. It was amazing. They were in constant contact with us every step of the way. My wife is planning a girls trip this spring and is already in contact with them. A very big shout out to Lorena and her team. You guys are the best. Now time for me to start planning our next trip!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

I want to especially mention all the tour guides and drivers .
Santiago: Eliseo our driver, and Soledad our tour guide. What a wealth of information. A welcoming experience to a beautiful city.
Punta Arenas: Juan Francisco with Fiordos del Sur whom we wanted to go home with. We also wanted to adopt a baby
penguin.
Porto Natales: Jhon Pineda with Patagonia Planet, who is very entertaining and very knowledgeable. Also George , the driver who was also taking photos. Some of his photos are the best.
Perito Moreno Glaciers with Turismo Zaahj. Wow what a great experience
Tierra del Fuego Ntional Park: Trekking and Canoeing in Park. Juan and his counterpart made this an awesome experience. Turismo Isla de los Fuegos did an outstanding job.
Beagle Channel & Penquins: Turismo did an excellent job. We were able to see plenty of wildlife including seals, whales, and of course penguins
Buenos Aires: What a beautiful city. We will have to come back

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Eco Boutique Bidasoa
Santiago

Great location. Quiet and easy to walk to nearby parks Very nice hotel

Authenticity & Character
Location
Quiet and safe
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Kosten Aike
El Calafate

We were only here for one night, but enjoyed our stay.

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Hotel Ilaia
Punta Arenas

We loved this little hotel. Easy walking distance to everything and great staff.

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Hotel Costanera
Puerto Natales

The hotel is very new and modern. The staff is exceptional. The street out front is a little noisy at times, but the view is wonderful.

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Hosteria El Puma
El Chalten

This was our favorite hotel. It is small and cozy. The staff are engaging and a pleasure to visit with.

Location
Staff
They treated us like family
Cleanliness & Comfort
Alto Andino Hotel
Ushuaia

This was a very nice hotel, although we had to go to the breakfast area to see the water.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Santiago City Tour - Private
Santiago City Tour - Private
Patagonia

Elisio and Soledad were amazing. She is an encyclopedia of knowledge. What a great way to start a vacation.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable and engaging
Transport
Nice transport and very punctual
Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park
Full-Day Tour of Torres del Paine National Park
Patagonia

The trip just kept getting better! We had good weather and awesome scenery!

Quality of Experience
The quietness and open space
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jhon and George were great! They were very engaging and a pleasure to talk to
Transport
Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park
Trekking & Canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park
Ushuaia

We didn't quite know what to expect on this tour. We were not disappointed. We started off in a raft down the river and started seeing all kinds of birds and wildlife. A seal popped up right in front of us. Baby chicks, beavers, it was teaming with wildlife. It was an experience working with a team to paddle the raft. When we went on shore for lunch, we were ushered into a huge dome in the forest for a great bowl of soup and bread. Then off for a 4 mile trek through the woods. Beautiful scenery. It ended all too soon.

Quality of Experience
It made me feel young again
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Best meal ever
Transport
Beagle Channel & Penguins
Beagle Channel & Penguins
Ushuaia

The experience was nice, but if we had to do it all over again, we would have skipped this. We had already seen penguins. We did get to see some whales, so that was a big plus. I think we were getting a little burned out by this time.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Buenos Aires Walking Short Tour
Buenos Aires Walking Short Tour
Buenos Aires

We were both coming down with a bug this day and just dragging.

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Transport
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Patagonia

We were able to walk among the penguins and all the babies. What a way to start the day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Juan Francisco was like a jovial Santa Claus
Transport
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Boat Tour to Balmaceda & Serrano Glaciers
Patagonia
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Hike from Sarmiento Lake to Amarga Lagoon
Hike from Sarmiento Lake to Amarga Lagoon
Patagonia

Unfortunately my wife caught a stomach bug and we were not able to go on this tour.

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Explore Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina
Explore Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina
Puerto Natales

We didn't realize how big this glacier is. Wow! As you are watching it, you either see or hear ice calving off.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Jan 23, 2026

Dear Rob and Andrea,
I'm beyond thrilled you had an amazing time in Patagonia and Ushuaia. Thanks for trusting KimKim with your trip - it was my pleasure crafting a Patagonia adventure just for you two. Glad to know we nailed it 😊.
Huge thanks for the kind words about the team and me - it means the world. I already shared your nice comments with each of our local providers.
Happy future travels, and we at Kimkim can't wait to help with your next adventure.
Lorena