Perfect Chilean Adventure
Chile | Nov 21 - Nov 26, 2022

ashley
ashley c.
Roswell, GA | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

When we decided to take last minute Thanksgiving trip to Chile with our 4 kids (22 - 12)I wasn’t sure where to start. Fortunately we found Kimkim and Lorena!!! Lorena helped us craft the perfect vacation full of adventure, history and unforgettable moments at a great value. A truly seamless experience which included 4 airport transfers, 2 in country flights, 3 hotels, 2 days touring the area with our amazing guide Victor, whitewater rafting, fjord kayaking, volcano trekking and penguins 😍

As a family which travels internationally on multiple occasions, we had never engaged a service to help coordinate our trips. However, our entire family has agreed based on Lorena and the incredible Kimkim vendor partners we can’t imagine taking another trip without them.

16 thumbs up and as many stars as possible!

Hotel Reviews
Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal
Santiago

The nicest airport hotel we’ve ever seen. A perfect blend of convenience, comfort and vibe literally 5 steps outside the terminal.

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Desk staff when we checked in at midnight were so helpful and engaged.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Best shower and beds of our whole trip
Renaissance Santiago Hotel
Santiago

Great customer service! When we arrived after a 8 hour flights before check-in time, the front desk suggested us refreshing in the spa and having lunch at the beautiful restaurant. Both ideas were fantastic and helped us settle into our vacation.

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Location
Close to dining options
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Solace Puerto Varas
Puerto Varas

Clean, convenient and a perfect base for our Chilean adventures. The hotel restaurant was a big hit for dinner on a night we were too tired to venture out.

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Activity Reviews
Rafting on the Petrohué River
Rafting on the Petrohué River
Chile

What a great outfitter in the most amazing setting imaginable. The guides were all so fun and extremely professional. Highly recommend and the beers afterwards were well deserved!

Quality of Experience
Perfect mix of professional and fun
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We loved all the team but our guide Chris was especially engaging
Transport
They picked us up at our hotel on time and dropped us back after. Made the whole day super easy.
Kayaking on Reloncaví Fjord
Kayaking on Reloncaví Fjord
Puerto Varas

If you like adventuring and want to engage with the mostly lovely locals ever, this is your trip. Our day was a little windy so the athletic demand was higher than anticipated but so worth it. The lunch break at Yolanda and Juan Carlos’ farm was magical. Our kids (22, 18,17 & 12) had the chance to see up close the beauty of living in connection with the land. Walking around the property proved to be high on everyone’s list of favorite things on our amazing Chilean adventure.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our guides were so engaged and informative. We loved them.
Transport
Seem less pickup and return to our hotel in Puerto Varas
Explore Chiloé Island & Puñihuil Penguin National Reserve
Explore Chiloé Island & Puñihuil Penguin National Reserve
Puerto Varas

History, beauty and penguins!!! Our day with Victor, the most amazing guide ever, was incredible. His knowledge on the history of the area, Chile and the environment gave our group so much more than we could have imagined. Fortunately we had him for 2 days and by the end felt like Victor was part of our family! The day trip was so special - would definitely recommend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Victor (our guide) and Sandro (our driver) we’re so easy to be with and responsive to our interests and needs. The casual pace was perfect and they really picked up on what our group was interested in learning and seeing.
Transport
Clean, safe and temperature controlled vehicle
Day Trip to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Day Trip to Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
Chile

For our final day in Puerto Varas we hiked volcanos, saw waterfalls and toured a lake with no roads. Let’s just say it didn’t disappoint! It was our second day with our wonderful guide and driver team, Victor and Sandro, and we were all ready to explore. The mix of history, area knowledge and incredible beauty was remarkable. We toured all day and then went straight to airport in Puerto Montt to head back to Santiago. A great last day!

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Local specialist: Lorena Huidobro
Lorena
Lorena Huidobro
Local specialist in Houston, TX & Santiago, Chile | Replied on Nov 29, 2022

Your review brightened my day... thanks, Ashley!! I loved planning your trip, packed with fun activities for the entire family. I appreciate your trust in us and look forward to maybe planning another visit to a different part of Chile. Take much care,
Lorena