Amazing Trip to Chile and Argentina!
Patagonia | Jan 19 - Feb 1, 2026

Ruth
Ruth E.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Feb 02, 2026

Everything that Kim Kim arranged happened seamlessly! All the hotels, transfers, boat trips, guides, liasons worked out without a hitch. Our guided hike to Laguna Esmerelda was amazing and the guide was friendly and accomodating. Our group of 6 had a wonderful and memorable trip to Torres Del Peine, El Calafate, Ushuiai, and Beunos Aires.

Hotel Reviews
Weskar Lodge
Puerto Natales

Nice hotel; friendly staff. The only things that I didn't like was that we had to carry our suitcases to the second floor, and we were a trek from town.

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Design Suites Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Friendly staff, comfy rooms, good location! The South Americans like their swimming pools hot!!! The gym was good. We were able to explore the city from the location.

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Cabaña Los Cuernos
Puerto Natales

The cottage was great and close to the bathroom which was clean. The food was soso. It was hard to walk around from cabin to cabin and to the central location because of many large rocks. Staff was friendly and accomodating.

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Tolkeyen Hotel
Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

The location was beautiful but we had to take an uber to get into town. The restaurant was very good with friendly waitstaff.

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a hotel closer to town might have been better
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The front desk staff would give us QR codes instead of explaining things.
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Refugio Paine Grande
Puerto Natales, Chile

The top bunks were hard to climb up and get down, especially for people in their 70s like us. The lodge was comfortable and the people were very nice. The food was soso.

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Hotel Costaustralis
Puerto Natales

We loved the breakfast at this hotel! We were there only briefly, but it was very comfortable and for the short time we were there, we loved it!

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Hotel Sierra Nevada
El Calafate

The staff was amazingly accomodating. They let us use the facilities with no quesitons asked, and they even helped us watched a very important football playoff game in the lobby! They could not have been nicer! The rooms were clean and comfy.

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Right in town!
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Activity Reviews
Half Day Trek to Laguna Esmeralda
Half Day Trek to Laguna Esmeralda
Ushuaia

I really enjoyed the day hike to Laguna Esmeralda. Our tour guide was excellent and the hike itself had stunning views. We would have preferred to continue with a full day hike the next day, but due to others in our group, we had to settle for short walks, which was a bit disappointing. A private tour or more upfront information would have been ideal.

Visit the Penguin Colony on Martillo Island by Catamaran
Visit the Penguin Colony on Martillo Island by Catamaran
Ushuaia

The penguin catamaran tour was absolutely fantastic. We had an amazing time and were so lucky to see both penguins and even whales swimming nearby. It was one of many highlights on our trip! Everything went smoothly and the views from the catamaran were breathtaking. Highly recommended!

Hike Along Lake Nordenskjold, Las Torres to Cuernos
Hike Along Lake Nordenskjold, Las Torres to Cuernos
Chile

The hike along Lake Nordenskjold was quite challenging. It was listed as the easiest day, but we found it to be the hardest compared to the following days. The terrain was more uphill and took longer than expected. However, the scenery was beautiful and varied, which we appreciated despite the difficulty.

Local specialist: Jimena Pérez
Jimena
Jimena Pérez
Local specialist in Chile and Colombia | Replied on Feb 24, 2026

Hi Ruth!

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that everything went perfectly and that the whole group had such a memorable trip. I’ll be sure to share your compliments with your Laguna Esmeralda guide—they will be so happy to hear it!

It was a true pleasure helping you organize your Patagonia adventure. Thank you for trusting me, and I wish you a wonderful 2026 filled with more great moments!

All the best,
Jimena