Travel Argentina Chile, cruises, honeymoons, accessible wheelchair, tailormade tours

You are sitting at your office desk. Or perhaps you are riding the commuter train to work, or weighing vegetables at the grocery store, or going to meet a friend at your usual café. Suddenly, you feel an urge to do something impulsive: to drop everything and go somewhere, to leave your routine behind, fly to some far-off destination, and see a piece of the world you never have before.
But you think that surely this thought must be a bit crazy. After all, making such a fantasy into a reality would require foresight, skill, and savvy. And who would understand such an urge to explore places your friends and relatives have probably never even heard of?

We do. We are Anne and Mark, two people with a passion for travel. What’s more, we have the know-how to translate that passion into thoroughly researched yet always thrilling plans. With Korke, we make sure that turning your travel fantasy into a reality has nothing to do with impulse and everything to do with careful preparation.

As two Europeans who relocated to the most Southern region of the world, we know what it’s like to be a tourist. Now, after many years of living in Chile and Argentina, we’ve seen our fair share of tourists come and go. What have we learned from these experiences? One thing is for certain: no traveler is the same. A group of 20-somethings from London is going to expect a different trip than a group of retirees from Florida. Thus the most important feature of Korke is the personalization of each individual’s or group’s travel plan.

How exactly will we work for you? Think of Korke as your own personal travel coach, guiding you through everything from your initial ideas to the execution of your entire trip. Our team of experienced European specialists performs all of the preliminary leg-work to secure your reservations. When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by our local and regional experts, all fluent English-speakers. You’ll be provided with detailed maps and 24/7 telephone support for the entire length of your stay.

How are we different from most travel agencies? We will never try to sell you pre-made, cookie-cutter packages, nor will we decide how much of our guidance you must accept. Although we are equipped to lead you every step of the way, we let you decide how much independence you’d like. By using Korke, you can make your trip as challenging or as relaxing as you desire.

street of purmamarca

DESTINATIONS

Argentina and Chile showcase some of the most breathtaking sights in the world. A virtual paradise for nature-lovers, this region has long been recognized for its beauty: in 1978 and 1981, UNESCO named the Perito Moreno glacier and the Torres del Paine as Biospheres of the World. The glacier of San Rafael, the falls of Iquazu, the Island of Chiloë, and the lakes region of Chile are just some of the places that you won’t be able to take your eyes (or your camera lens!) off of.

Want to see rare species of wildlife in their natural surroundings? This region is home to all four varieties of South American camels: the guanico(Lama Guanicoe), vicuña(vicguna vicugna), alpaga(Lama pacos), and llama (Lama Glama). Also native to the area are the vizcachas (Lagostomus Maximus), the South American cougar (Felis concolor), the condor (Vultur gryphus), the Magelanic and Humboldt penguins, sea lions and sea otters, the grey fox, whales, and hundreds of bird species.
If societies and peoples are more up your alley than animals, you won’t want to miss the exotic and vibrant culture of Valparaíso, a city in central Chile filled with myth and legend, or San Pedro de Atacama, a tiny village whose residents must work against the severe conditions of the salt desert of Atacama that surrounds them.

EXAMPLES OF TAILORMADE TOURS

Our personalized, a la carte tours cover the whole of Chile and Argentina. Here, we’ve listed a selection of our most popular tours—those that highlight the major “must-sees” of the region. Keep in mind that these are only a few examples of Korke’s wide repertoire. Also remember that each and every tour can be redesigned around your unique needs.

In order to view our full program files, you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, a program available through Adobe Systems, Inc. To install this program on your computer, go to the Adobe Acrobat download site. Click here. Read the instructions and select the correct version for your computer. After the program has downloaded, open the file and follow the instructions on your screen. The program will be ready to use once you’ve completed the set-up process.

peritomoreno

Buenos Aires-Salta-Iguaza (North of Argentina)
Possible year-round.
This 14-day tour begins in Buenos Aires, takes you through the Salta region of the Northwest and ends in the Misiones region at Iguazu. Highlights include an insider’s tour of the capital city of Argentina, an up-close-and-personal introduction into the world of the tango dance, an intensive experience of the various landscapes, climates, and populations of the Salta and Jujuy regions, and a visit to the Iguazu waterfalls—a view that will surely leave you speechless.

Santiago/Valparaíso-Arica-San Pedro de Atacama(North of Chile)
Possible year-round.
A 13-day tour that’s perfect for travelers who want to see the entirety of Chile’s splendor. We begin in the capital city of Santiago de Chile and gradually make our way to Valparaiso, a seaport city with such architectural and cultural distinction that UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site in 2003.
But that’s just the beginning—we’ll go on to taste wine in the vineyards of Casablanca, observe the lakes, volcanoes, and exotic flora, fauna, and wildlife species of Lauca Park(named a Biosphere of the World by UNESCO), and cross the Atacama desert to arrive in Iquique and San Pedro de Atacama. Although the charm of this tiny colonial village is irresistable, you won’t want to pause for long, as San Pedro serves as the doorway to even more excursions, including a route to the Atacama salt lakes and a hike to the Tatio geysers(located at 4500 meters(15,000 feet) above sea-level).

geyserstatio

Santiago/Valparaiso-Torres del Paine-El Calafate-Ushuaïu (Southern region of Chile and Argentina)
Recommended from October through March.
A 19 day tour designed to leave you breathless in a variety of ways, this trip promises to be among the most unforgettable of your life. We’ll start our engines in the capital city of Santiago de Chile and then continue on to Valparaiso (UNESCO World Heritage Site). You’ll have enough time to enjoy the cultural mecca that is Valparaiso before we’re off to soak in the grapes of the Casablanca vineyards. From there, we’ll dip into the far south, briefly touring Chiloë island before venturing into Patagonia. There, we’ll commune with some of nature’s greatest wonders, including the mountains and glaciers of Torres del Paine National Park, and the incredible Perito Moreno glacier in El Calafate. Still aren’t sure this tour is thrilling enough for you? For our grand finale, we’ll descend from El Calafate all the way to Ushuaïu, the most southern city in the entire world.