South America National parks Trips

The itinerary is fast paced but you see a lot, which is what we expected. The excursions are nice for those that want even more adventure. We purchased snacks at the beginning of the trip but did not need them. The food was fantastic and we made many stops with a lot already included. Our tour guide was fantastic, as was our driver. This was our 5th Trafalgar tour and we have another one planned already for October. We had a wonderful group. Everyone got along and we all had such a good time together. The tour director started a WhatsApp thread and everyone was posting pictures. Even if you did not get a picture of something someone else did. The hotels were all nice and some of them were unique.

Marcelo was a very good tour director. He took care of us in two ways: getting my wife to a doctor with a throat infection and staying up with me late to watch an NFL playoff game on his tablet. El Calafate/Perito Moreno the clear standout. Better to cut short time in Puerto Natales by one day and give us a day in Santiago instead. Too much lower interest filler in Puerto Natales (baby horses, cave, Rupestre). Keep Torres del Paine and boat to Serrano glacier and sheep farm visit.

Lots of flights to get to north & south Chile. The itinerary was good. For me Torres del Paine was the highlight. The hotel & location was excellent. I would have liked one more day. Our guide Andres was attentive and went out of his way to make our trip enjoyable. Local guides were also very good with a good level of spoken English. Overall a very good trip. Highly recommended.

The accommodations were excellent. As was the tour guide. Most of the excursions were very enjoyable and informative. We opted for the organic farm. The only things I wouldn’t recommend are the tropical walk requiring mud boots. The boots didn’t fit well, the path was hard to navigate and the sights were not very interesting. The only 2 people who opted for the volcano hike were the younger tour administrators. We were all from North Carolina where the beaches are beautiful. The last day trip to a beach was a waste. We opted for an independent aerial tram tour that included a butterfly house and bat habitat. I thought it was one of the real highlights of the trip. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

This trip was excellent. The itinerary was well thought out. I could not have imagined that Trafalgar had done such a unique job……. Special mention to the Tour Director Herman Rojas. He was a great part of what made this trip so good. He is a asset to Trafalgar.

Perfect mix of wildlife tours, local cultural experiences, optional excursions & thrills like horse riding, white water rafting & zip wire. Comfortable hotels, swimming, good company, wonderful trip leader & driver. The small group is a plus if you enjoy meeting people and sharing experiences.