A wonderful Chilean trip
Chile | Mar 18 - Apr 3, 2023

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Mark K.
Santa Monica, CA | Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023

Lorena and her KimKim team planned and executed a wonderful itinerary for us. We greatly appreciated that drivers taking us to/from airports were reliable and punctual. The guides in Santiago (Soledad) and Easter Island (from Mahina Tour but can't remember her name) were excellent. We loved Patagonia but not the hotel Lago Grey. Every other place we stayed was charming and memorable. All in all, a great trip.

Hotel Reviews
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal
Santiago

Convenient but understaffed.

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Hotel Hare Uta
Rapa Nui

Greatly enjoyed our stay here. The hotel was located on beautiful grounds with an authentic French Polynesian feel. Delicious dinner and wonderful staff.

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30 minute walk to center of town, 5 minutes to airport
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Hotel Boutique La Yegua Loca
Punta Arenas

Very eclectic, very charming. The room was bright and spacious. The restaurant / dinner was outstanding. They introduced us to the Calafate Sour and we loved our stay here.

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Location
Close to stunning overlook view of the city
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Hotel Simple Patagonia
Puerto Natales

The hotel is, as the name suggests, very simple. But our favorite dinners of the Chilean trip were at their dining room. Quite the culinary treat!

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Not close to town
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Hotel Lago Grey
Torres del Paine

The setting is majestic but probably our least favorite stay.

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The entire hotel needs major update. Feels like a 3 star place when it has so much better potential. Mediocre dining.
Hotel Boutique Le Reve
Santiago

Charming and lovely boutique hotel. Great breakfasts, wonderful staff.

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Lodge Terrantai
San Pedro de Atacama

Loved our stay here. Even when the afternoon tour was canceled due to weather, we enjoyed staying at the hotel. GREAT staff, very helpful.

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Christian and Carola were friendly and helpful.
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Activity Reviews
Easter Island Highlights Tour
Easter Island Highlights Tour
Easter Island
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Private Dinner
Private Dinner
Santiago

The private dinner was a highlight of our trip. Not only was the dinner delicious; the hosts were extraordinarily kind. Loved it!

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Tour of Tatio Geysers
Tour of Tatio Geysers
San Pedro de Atacama
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Morning Tour to Orongo
Morning Tour to Orongo
Easter Island
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Valparaíso & Wine Tour
Valparaíso & Wine Tour
Santiago

What a pleasant surprise. The wine tour was ok, but we loved Valparaiso.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Explore the Atacama Salt Flats & Lagoons
Explore the Atacama Salt Flats & Lagoons
San Pedro de Atacama
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Santiago City Tour
Santiago City Tour
Santiago

We saw so much in our introduction to the city.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Soledad was awesome. The driver Alejandro was great too.
Transport
Afternoon Tour to Ahu Akivi
Afternoon Tour to Ahu Akivi
Easter Island
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved our guide (wish we could remember her name!)
Transport
Boat Trip to Glacier Grey
Boat Trip to Glacier Grey
Chile
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Guided Tour of Punta Arenas
Guided Tour of Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas

Not a highlight of our touring experience.

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Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Penguin Colony on Magdalena Island
Chile

Didn't see the thousands of penguins that were described by KimKim, but still enjoyed the experience

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Hike from Sarmiento Lake to Amarga Lagoon
Hike from Sarmiento Lake to Amarga Lagoon
Chile

Loved our hike. The driver and guide were great. THIS felt like what we wanted to experience in Patagonia!

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Tour to Torres del Paine National Park with Overnight
Tour to Torres del Paine National Park with Overnight
Chile

We wish that the experience was more intimate. Loved seeing the National Park, but it was the only big group tour of our trip, which was disappointing.

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Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Apr 10, 2023

Thanks, Mark and Benita!
All the best,
Lorena