TESTIMONIES

Hi Kerri, I am back home in California and just wanted to say that I
really enjoyed my trip with Antares Patagonia.  All the guides were great and I felt that every detail was very well taken care of.  I certainly hope to visit the area again!  Thanks for all your help.

Sunita
January 2008

Hi Kerri, can you pass this on to the relevant people.
I wanted to thank you for a really magic time in Patagonia. The trip was exceptionally well organized and professionally operated.
In particular, please pass on my thanks and appreciation  to our guide - Alex. He was one of the best, most knowledgeable and professional guides I have ever had and was hugely responsible for making the trip so much fun.
Thanks again.

Oliver Harvey - McKinsey & Company, Inc
December 2007

You are the best person I have ever worked with in planning an "adventure of a life time". I will tell everyone on www.tripadvisor.com in hopes of bringing you more business, as well as other US companies I have traveled with, that use local companies to carry out their itineraries.
I use to travel with no itinerary when I was young and with my husband and son. I am glad to just let it happen with my 3 extra days and trust It will be wonderful.

I can not wait to thank you in person.

Take care, Lorraine

I wanted to say a big ‘thank you’ for our amazing and memorable trip to Torres del Paine.  Our trip couldn’t have been more fantastic and inspirational.  It’s been hard readjusting to life in Colorado (we returned a couple days ago) when our thoughts are still trying to process the entire life-changing experience we had in Patagonia.  Words can not describe the stunning beauty of your land – I feel so blessed to have seen such an unspoiled and pristine place. 
The entire trip was phenomenal from start to finish and perfectly organized!  Everyone was friendly and nice from the drivers and hotel staff to our amazing guide, Rodrigo, who was outstanding.  We couldn’t have asked for a better guide.  Not only was he very knowledgeable about the park, the flora/fauna, trekking and logistics, he was an amazing person and felt like part of our family.  Not only was he professional and very organized, he was fun and enthusiastic.  He was especially helpful with my mother-in-law and her friend (who are in their 60’s) and made sure their needs were taken care of and that they were comfortable.  In fact, he took care of us all – for example, he actually packed in two bottles of wine for us one night!  Now that is service!  Good times were had by all. . .
We will definitely recommend Antares to anyone thinking of visiting the park.  Thanks for all the amazing memories and hopefully we will cross paths again soon.

Warm regards, Sarah Gardner
Colorado, USA

TORRES DEL PAINE - December 2005
There are no words to describe the beauty and magnitude of this country. It is as though God took extra time to enjoy creating a small reflection of paradise here on earth.
A problem -   a diverse group from all over the world (Australia, England, America, South Africa) with one thing in common - we can all speak English?? No problem! In between the poetry readings, Yoga stretching and Gato Negro a wonderful bond was formed from the start. From sunny to snow, with a lot of fun and friendship in between, we had a fantastic time.
Hernan and Tadeo, our guides, pulled out all the stops. Their knowledge of the plants, birds and in general is astonishing and with patience and perseverance (from their side),we eventually started to learn: Notro, Lenga,Nire, Nandu,Caracara, Palomita ...
After walking through the snow to Lago Grey on our wedding anniversary and defrosting in the Refugio, we were surprised by a fantastic brownie cake by master chef Hernan. (This is the first time in many years that I could not stop blushing!)
These two guides surely are the "stars" of Antares - Thank you for beauuuuuuuutiful memories.

Sieg and Linet Hamman. White River, South Africa

Thanks! A big thank you to Antarespatagonia for making sure we had a very special and well organised time in Torres del Paine Parc. Our guide Kerri, young, energetic and surely wild enthusiastic has made it extra-worth while. Since not all of us (especially me) were very fit, she succeeded in encouraging us to continue the journey through this amazing park! And although you can sometimes expect 4 seasons in one day, we had the best weather we could possibly imagine. Every time we drink a pisco sour, we will think of this pleasant trip and we already recommended to all our friends and family. With the most grateful regards, Kathleen

I could not have asked for a better trip
I just wanted to thank you for a well planned vacation. I could not have asked for a better trip. Everything from the people at Indigo Concepto, my guide Hernan Cardenas and the weather at the park were perfect.
I have visited many hostals throughout Europe and Indigo Concepto was much better. The hospitality I received there will be tough to beat.
Also worth mentioning was the professionalism of my guide. Hernan was more than just a guide who took a client through the park. He had a true love for his job and it showed through his knowledge and care of the landscape.
Thanks again, Brad Ritzel

Amazing trip from start to finish. We are now back in Florida. We returned on Sunday. We just wanted to say how amazing the trip was. From start to finish, everything seemed to only get more and more amazing as we carried on. Of course, we had a few important things in our favor. First, the weather was amazing. I don't think that the 6 day of blue skies and good sunshine are common in Patagonia--So we were spoiled there. Second, our guide, Lissen, was fantastic. We could not have asked for anything more from a guide. She was enthusiastic and energetic. Thanks to her, we not only got to see the beautiful landscapes, but also learned about the Patagonian wildlife and flora. We really enjoyed everything, and Lissen just helped us see so much more of it all. We will definitely be recommending you to anyone who considers visiting Patagonia. You took all of the difficulty from the trip, and we were then able to simply enjoy everything. Thank you very much! I know you probably already have a lot of pictures around, but I attached a few that we both really liked. Once again, thank you. All the best (and keep up the GOOD work!) Theodore and Amanda Martinot

Hello Antares Patagonia office
It`s been hard since we got back to live our New York lives again. We had an AMAZING time in Torres del Paine. Next time we will have to do the kayaking. I just wanted to thank you for Antares Patagonia professionalism throughout the trip. We really never had to worry about a thing. Also, I wanted to let you know that you have two amazing guides in Marcos and Nacho. They were really exceptional, they embody the spirit of Torres del Paine, and without them the trip really would not have been that great! I am going to recommend Antares Patagonia to whoever thinks about going to Chile – you’re doing an incredibly good thing down there. Keep up the good work!
Cheers, Jay & Helen
New York, USA

Dear Antares Patagonia friends,
Just wanted to say how great our Torres trip was. We had an incredible time. Everything was so well organised and we were well looked after by Hernan who was an excellent guide and provided continuous entertainment for the whole group. We will definitely recommend you to anyone thinking of visiting the Park. Thanks again for everything.
Seema and Dan

Hola Antares Crew
Thank you very much for organizing a wonderful tour for us in Torres del Paine -- it was an amazing week that I will never forget! I am greatly appreciative of the extra time and effort you took to find a hotel for me, and to prepare the vegetarian food. Lago Grey was absolutely beautiful, and I really enjoyed my day and night there.
I wish you all the best.
Warm regards,
Susan Joan Mauriello

Hi everybody in Antares Patagonia
I have arrived back in New York City and it was -11º C yesterday. brrrr! I wanted to thank you, and the rest of the Antares crew, for a wonderful trip to Patagonia. The 2 days I spent in Yorres del Paine were perhaps the most memorable I've had in all of my travels. I learned a great deal about, and was able to connect with, the environment around me in a way i never imagined. I've been on many trips, with many guides, and Julieta is as good as it gets. Her knowledge of the Patagonia outdoors, ability to communicate that knowledge, and pure enthusiasm, are absolutely amazing. Not to go without mention is Carlos, who is a top notch professional in every regard.
Yvette Pascua
New York , USA

The highlight was the 3-day tour in "Torres del Paine”
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful trip that your company has provided me on 26/12/03 - 30/12/03. Obviously, the highlight of the trip was the 3-day tour in "Torres del Paine" National Park. Specifically, I want to point out that Julieta, has done outstanding work all along the way. She has always treated us with much understanding for our needs as non-experienced hikers. I think that our group was relatively demanding in asking for knowledge about the park and its surroundings. This includes general information about the park, flora & fauna, and geology. Julieta was consistently knowledgeable and all the information and answers she provided were convincing. Since I have traveled with more than a few other guides, I can assure you that this is unusual. An added value to her skills and talents is her personality. She was friendly, positive in her attitude, warm and patient during all parts of the trip. Thank you for providing us with such a professional guide. Cheers,
Eytan Klausner

Everything turned out just perfect.
I just wanted to take a few minutes to express how happy and delighted I was with your company. As you remember we did the "W" at Torres de Paine w/ Mariano Cash as our guide. Everything turned out just perfect. The organization, logistics, etc. were flawless. Mariano was great both as a guide, his knowledge of the technical issues, the area, flora, fauna, etc. was excellent. I will definitely would like to trek with you guys in the near future, hopefully I can work something out for the end of the year. Should you need to use me as a reference, please do so, you have here my numbers. And I know that you have family in the area, so please let me know when you are around this area, I would love to see you. Please keep in touch
Sincerely,
Felix Braverman, P.E.