Do I need a Visa for Chile? People coming from USA, Canada, UK, Germany and most western countries will get a three months renewable visa. As long as your passport isvalid you will have no problem to enter the country.
Do I need vaccination? No you don’t. There is no Malaria, Dengue or Yellow Fever in Chile therefore no vaccination is needed.
Do I need insurance to travel? Yes you do. Given the characteristics of our trips and the remote places we visit we require that you take travel insurance.
Can you suggest any insurance company? We suggest that you go to your travel agent or to www.travelguard.com Do I need a water purifying system? No you don’t. Chile has pure water, particularly in the wild or in remote places. Nevertheless there are cities where it is advisable not to drink tap water, especially in the north.
We suggest that you ask before drinking. We usually drink river water during our trips and we haven’t had any problems.
Do people leave tips in Chile? Yes, we usually leave tips in hotels, restaurants, and for drivers in private trips but it is not usual to tip taxi drivers or when you get a hair cut. If you think you have received a good service and think that a tip will be appropriate, just leave one and it will always be welcomed.
Many of our passengers decide to leave a tip for the guide or the local guide after a trip but that of course is completely up to you.
What happens if I travel alone? There is no problem with that. One alternative is to book any of our regular trips but you must know that our fares are based on double rooms and tents for two so you must be ready to share with somebody else. If you want a single room you will have to pay a bit extra. Another alternative is to hire a private trip just for you and this will have an extra charge between 300 and 500 dollars, depending on the trip.
What is the maximum number of people per trip? We travel with a maximum of 8 people per trip to guarantee a personalized service. If you are thinking about traveling with a larger group we can organize a special trip. We have the necessary equipment and tents to travel with more than 16 people at once.
How demanding are the trips? Our trips are meant for everybody but some of our routes have a higher degree of difficulty but not very much. Our trips range from easy to moderate, anybody who is reasonably fit and with no previous experience in trekking, horse riding or mountain climbing can do them. see degree of difficulty.
Our high season goes from October 1st to March 31st and we can expect temperatures from 15 to 25 during the whole day or even higher, specially during the summer but during low season temperatures range from 8ºC to 20ºC.
When visiting the Andes, the ocean or the Patagonia, you must be prepared for all kinds of weather, any time of the year. We may have snow in the middle of summer or hot days with temperatures above 32ºC. It is important to have the personal equipment we recommend since it will keep you comfortable in any weather. See personal equipment.
Where can I exchange money? There are many money exchange offices at airports, cities and tourist centers. You can also use credit cards in most shops and restaurants but you need to take enough cash when visiting small villages. Traveler’s cheques are not well received and interests must be paid when exchanging them so we suggest using credit cards and cash.
How can I book trip? It’s quite simple, just follow the instructions on “reservations” or contact our offices in Chile. see Contact.
Will I have access to internet? Yes, Chile has good access to internet almost all along the country and the cost is only 1 or 2 dollars per hour nevertheless, it might be a bit difficult to find this service in remote villages. We suggest that during our trips you leave internet and the rest of the world behind to enjoy the moment and the nice places we visit.
What kind of facilities will I be able to use during the trip? Depending on the trip you choose you will be sleeping in tents, shelters, lodges, hotels or the home of settles. We have state of the art camp gear and we use equipment that guarantee comfort and safety for our passengers (see Miralejos Equipment). We use 3 or 4 stars hotels and we also choose the best option available. In most trips we include the cost of the hotel for day 0 and the last day of the trip and if you still want a better hotel, you can pay for the price difference.
What do I need to take? We have a list with everything you need for your trip, see personal equipment see personal equipment Who are the guides?
They all have done professional courses on first aid and the specific outdoor activity they guide, such as mountain climbing, kayak or trekking. After working with us during the high season, they climb mountains, do personal expeditions or travel to know different places in the world. If you want to know more about our guides,see Staff.
How can I travel within Chile? There are two airlines that connect the most important cities in Chile, see Lanchile. There is also a bus network, most of them provide a good service, see Tur bus and Pullman bus. Another alternative is to rent cars, see hertz. What kind of horses do you use? The horses we use are born and race in the areas where we travel and are trained to walk long distances.
Do you organize private trips? We would love to organize a private trip for you and your friends. The number of passengers per trip is 8 people but we can organize a trip for 16 people. Just contact us, see Contact.
What kind of communication system do you use? Safety in our trips is very important so we use VHF band radios and satellite phones so we can contact our office or with authorities or services we may require during the trip.
What kind of transportation do you use? We have 4x4 vehicles, minibuses and we try that traveling in roads and highways be as short as possible following the nicest and safest roads.
