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Welcome to KikiNetwork Travel.
I have a passion for taking small groups on life-changing adventures! Join me….
Hi.
Welcome to KikiNetwork Travel.
I have a passion for taking small groups on life-changing adventures! Join me….
KIKINETWORK TRAVEL
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Kiki 608-858-2733
No Latin American destination matches the drama of Argentina—be it the passionate tango or the highest peaks of the Andes rising from the flat plains. Having welcomed more European immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries than any country in the world beside the United States, Argentina is a melting pot of cultures, cuisines and experiences. The language is Spanish, but the accent is Italian and the architecture is French. This trip highlights include, but are not limited to: vast Patagonia, the winelands of Mendoza and the cultural hub of Buenos Aires
We will start our trip in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Buenos Aires is on everyone’s must-visit list these days—and for good reason. Argentina’s capital city is experiencing an exceptionally buzzing, magnetic period, full of enticing travelers from around the globe with its exquisite cuisine, sultry tango bars and fascinating political and artistic history. graffiti-covered warehouses. Our trip will continue to El Calafate for more great outdoors and venture to glacial treks in Patagonia and Puertos Natales.
Everyone flies into Buenos Aires and stay at Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt then enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the beautiful city followed by a group dinner at Sucre.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt
Meals: Dinner
Meet for morning tour. On your tour, you will see the Plaza de Mayo, or May Square, Buenos Aires’ original city center; the Pink House, Argentina’s version of the American White House; the old market; the Cathedral, the former seat of Pope Francis; the Cabildo, a former colonial government building that is now a museum; the Pyramid of May, the city’s oldest national monument which commemorates the May Revolution and the inception of Argentina’s independence movement; and the Palace of the Argentine National Congress, an enormous, beautiful building that serves as the seat of Argentina’s legislative branch.
Explore the elegant Recoleta neighborhood, where the main attractions include Alvear Avenue, an upscale thoroughfare, Anchorena Palace, an elegant mansion now housing the embassy of the Holy See, and Estrugamou Palace, a key example of French architecture in Buenos Aires, often dubbed the “Paris of South America.” See the Recoleta Cemetery, where the most prominent personalities of the country are buried. A testament to the wealth and pride of the families that built Buenos Aires into the grand capital that it is, the cemetery feels like a small city of ornate burial temples. Eva Perón’s gravesite always draws the largest crowds.
Finally, you will stroll through San Telmo, a charming quarter filled with antique shops, excellent restaurants and artwork.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
We will leave early in the morning and fly to El Calafate Airport (FTE) and travel to Santa Cruz, Argentina to arrive at the EOLO hotel. Enjoy an outdoorsy afternoon at leisure.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: El Calafate EOLO Avenida
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will meet your guide in the hotel lobby in the morning to visit Perito Moreno for a glacier trek. Although the Southern Patagonian Ice Field feeds nearly 50 glaciers, Perito Moreno is arguably the most famous. Located two hours from El Calafate, Perito Moreno is one of only three Patagonian glaciers not retreating. It advances an average of two meters per day, and its face stretches five kilometers across Lago Argentina. The ice towers 60 meters above the water and reaches a depth of 170 meters below the surface.
We will begin your visit with a boat ride to the visitor center, where the ice trekking excursion departs. This safe excursion offers the unique experience of walking on an actual glacier. Crampons and guides are required for both the two-hour trek and the more challenging “Big Ice” tour.
Following the ice climb, your guide will drive you to the northern side of the glacier, where the park installed a circuit of wooden catwalks that offer unparalleled views of Perito Moreno. This is also the point from which 17,000 travelers gathered in March 2006 to watch a gigantic ice bridge rupture. As the glacier advances, it eventually hits a series of cliffs that divide the two sides of Lago Argentina. The water level rises, and the pressure begins to chip away the underbelly of the ice, creating a soaring frozen arch attaching the glacier to the land. The collapse is truly spectacular.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: El Calafate EOLO Avenida
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will wake up in the morning and meet your private driver in the hotel lobby for a 4 hour drive into Chile. Few destinations are as dramatic as Chile: Salt flats meet snow-capped mountains, and vast deserts give way to sandy beaches and the sun-soaked metropolis of modern Santiago. Afternoon activities upon arriving at Explora.
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Accommodation: Explora Patagonia, Torres Del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This will be our first full day of Patagonia exploration. Patagonia tops the bucket lists of many outdoor enthusiasts, and the breathtaking region can be enjoyed by adventurous travelers of all ages. Highlights of the area include the picturesque Paine Massif and Glacier Grey, as well as numerous glacial lakes and abundant wildlife, such as condors, guanaco and puma. Activities by choice.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: Explora Patagonia, Torres Del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will continue to explore the unspoiled sunken valleys, wild forests and fjords. The day’s activities can easily be tailored to your particular interests. You might enjoy trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking, boating to an exploration hike, rock climbing or a more relaxed walking tour.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: Explora Patagonia, Torres Del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day at Leisure: Enjoy a day in Patagonia touring as you desire. Choose from any of the activities at Explora.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: Explora Patagonia, Torres Del Paine
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your private driver will pick you up from the Explora hotel and shuttle the group to Puerto Natales. Mylodon Caves The hike to the Mylodon Caves is an easy, half-day excursion. These ancient caves are considered some of the most important archaeological and paleontological sites in southern Patagonia, providing evidence of both a prehistoric human presence and the former existence of the extinct mylodon sloth. Start at Cueva Chica (Small Cave), where you will learn about this important archaeological finding before heading to the Cueva del Medio (Middle Cave) and finishing at Cueva del Mylodon (Mylodon Cave). This final cave boasts stunning scale and dimension: 200 meters deep, 80 meters wide and 30 meters high.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: The Singular Patagonia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you may participate in any shared excursions offered at your hotel. Options include fly fishing, hiking, horseback riding, bicycle tours, bird watching and more.
Fjords Sailing Excursion Head down to the hotel pier for a sailing excursion through the Patagonian Fjords. Along the way, you will have the chance to observe colonies of blue-eyed cormorants and sea lions. In Puerto Toro (Bernardo O’Higgins National Park), disembark for a 40-minute stroll to the scenic viewpoint overlooking the Serrano Glacier. Then, return to your boat and continue on to the impressive Balmaceda Glacier, where you can listen to the roaring sound of ice breaking off of the glacier.
Daily Summary:
Accommodation: The Singular Patagonia
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A car will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the airport so you can fly back home.
This luxury hotel is located in the traditional neighborhood of Recoleta. The two-building complex combines the luxury of an aristocratic palace with upscale contemporary design. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of busy Buenos Aires and experience a residential stay surrounded by architecture and haute cuisine created by talented chefs. View their impressive private art collection, unwind at one of the best Buenos Aires spas, and enjoy the natural wonder of our incredible gardens that surround the hotel.
The EOLO El Calafate hotel is a place of quiet elegance; no excesses, no stridencies and an understated elegance. It is a starting point and a destination. Inspired by the historic styles of the area, the entire hotel - from the walls to the cutlery - combines the simple creole houses with hints of the area's original people and touches of modern architecture.
This hotel is built for connecting man to temporary space where past and present come together with nature. Its construction is based around essential luxuries that allow the traveler to inhabit the remote location in its essence without distractions. The overall design of the space features a lot of wood including lenga, cypress and almendrillo.
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The Singular Patagonia hotel is a welcome for the traveler who strives to spend time outdoors - a collection of luxury hotels in Chile that preserves the history and legacy of the land where they arise. The Singular Hotels is a portfolio of unique luxury properties in Santiago and Patagonia, Chile. Each hotel destination seeks to reflect the surroundings, acknowledge local history and integrate the identity of these exciting regions into the guest experience.
Planning a trip can be daunting. I want you to relax and know that I am committed to ensuring you're well prepared to enjoy your journey. I work hard to put together itineraries that match your interests and fit your budget. I aim to create trips that have the feel of casual travel with friends rather than formal tours.
Global travel can only succeed if communities benefit from tourism. I hire local operators who value sustainable travel and support their communities.
I specialize in journeys of discovery and inspiration. My adventures are all about local culture—the people, history, art, and food. My trips showcase a rich source of inspirational people, landscapes, and cityscapes. Traveling is the time for discovery, exploration and adventure.
In case of an emergency, all my guides are licensed and trained to handle situations that may arise. I am always with you to assist in any way I can to make your trip safe and memorable.
