Argentina & Chile Tour Review: 7-Night Patagonia Trip, Ice Trekking Perito Moreno Glacier

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Daisy D.

2.10.2020

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Which Country (Countries) did you visit on this trip?

Argentina

Chile

Your overall comments on the trip and the travel company:

Overall experience was very good, and I am very happy. i think the company is charging a lot for the actual activities - in other words if i book it myself it would much much cheaper. It was much more convenient, but wish there was more transparency. i would also let the local operator make more money than middle man but they make much less. that's just my two cents. i would definitely do it differently next time.

What were the most enjoyable or memorable parts of your trip?

ice trekking on the perito moreno glacier, truly special place. i doubted however they do smaller group. there seem to be only one operator that does ice trekking.

If you could take your trip again, what would you do differently?

yes i would do it myself.
TRAVEL COMPANY COMMENTS:
Hi Daisy,
I am delighted you had a great trip and are “very happy” with the service you received.
Regarding your point that the trip would have been cheaper if you had booked everything directly yourself, I would like to highlight a few important points.
When traveling during the peak season to Patagonia, prices are significantly higher. Given the limited capacity, hotels & airfares are at peak rates in comparison to other times during the year. In fact, many 5 and 4 stars hotels are booked out up to 9 months in advance. During the “shoulder” and “off-peak” season, hotels & airfares are significantly lower.
We work on a commission basis whereby our suppliers pay us a commission for the services we contract based on the publicly available rate. This rate varies depending on the service contracted. If a member of the public books directly, they would pay the public rate.
With adventure activities in the remote parts of Patagonia (and throughout Argentina), it is very important for us to employ/contract qualified and dependable guides, transport companies and services. There may be cheaper alternatives available. For us, safety and reliability are of prime importance so that our clients are well looked after.
Also, given the limited timeframe our clients have to travel – I believe we save them money as our knowledge of the area with the most efficient routes, who the reliable service providers are and, flight combinations, enables our clients to maximize the time available in each area.
If you decide to travel in this region in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to give you free advice if you wish to travel on an independent – self-guided basis.

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