adventure TRAVEL chile

  We were introduced to Amity Tours by the local Backroads team when Backroads cancelled our cycling trip at the last minute due to the Carona virus travel restrictions (March 2020).... read more We were put in touch with Christian Levy (based in Pucon) of Amity who was professional and extremely helpful. We were stranded in Puerto Varas, he organized transport to Pucon, made hotel reservations, planned local Pucon based sightseeing and connected us to an excellent guiding company in Puerto Varas. When it became apparent hotels in Pucon were closing (again due to Coronavirus), he reached out before our departure so that we would not travel to Pucon and be stranded there. Amity Tours was exceedingly helpful providing first in class support. Once we went to Santiago, Christian reached out again to ensure that we were safe and provided hiking recommendations. I have no hesitation recommending the Amity team and when I return to Chile, I will be seeking Christian out to meet him and thank him in person and, to use their services . Based on our experience with Christian I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Amity Tours

  We loved the variety of locations, and the generous spirit of our guide and driver. Well chosen locations and accommodation and food.

  We arranged this trip over email and the service was excellent!
Experiences were authentic and customized--we would not have been able to closely access the culture and the nature... read more in this area without Amity's connections and expertise.

  Amity Tours, led by Christian and his wonderful staff, planned a perfect 8-day hiking and biking trip for our family. The trip was extremely well organized and not only... read more were our needs met but needs that we did not know we had were met as well! We didn’t have to worry about a thing because we knew that in Baudio and Orlando would take care of everything - which they did! We really liked the fact that the hiking and biking was mixed together and it was a perfect way to discover the gorgeous lake and volcano region of southern Chile.

  My friend and I did a 6 day/5 night biking/wine tour of the Colchagua Valley. As there were only two of us on the tour, it was quite expensive. However,... read more we felt it was worth every penny. The biking was a good combination of challenging days with the emphasis on riding, and shorter, easier days with the emphasis on wine tours and tasting. Also, we always had the option of opting out as the driver followed us in the van. The hotels we stayed at were gorgeous. The wine tours were informative and even entertaining at times, and of course, the wines were excellent. We especially enjoyed the "blend your own wine" experience at Mont Gras. Cristian, our guide, was very thoughtful and attentive, always suggesting restaurants, wines and experiences that would show us a good variety of what was available in Chile. He was courteous, knowledgeable and fun! Our driver, Delila, was always friendly and helpful, and she was a very safe driver. I enjoyed every minute of this tour.

  Amity did a great job of coordinating a once in a lifetime experience of riding Chile and Argentina, crossing the Andes. The staff was very helpful, the hotel accommodations pretty... read more good and the dinners were excellent. Our guide Rueben and support driver Orlando were absolutely incredible! Thank you Amity for a memorable time.

  We did a 2 week guided trip in the Lakes and volcanos district with Amity in February. It was one of the best tours we have ever had. Cristian, Ernesto,... read more Bernardo and Orlando were not only wonderful guides but amazing people. We left with 4 news friends. The tours were extremely well planned and organized. The crew organized beautiful hikes, hot springs, wonderful restaurants, and even laundry services when necessary. It was five star service and something we will never forget. I highly recommend this tour company for anyone headed to the Lakes district.

  Try as I might I cannot think of a single thing Amity could have done on our six day Lakes and Volcano district adventure to make it any more perfect.... read more From the first point of (email) contact through finalizing all the arrangements and then implementation the entire process was straightforward and painless. The guide/driver (in our case this was David/Bernardo) were professional, competent and personable. It was clear the entire organization was heavily invested in exceeding our expectations,which they did. It is easy to look good when everything is going well; the real quality of the people and organization is only on display when unforeseen difficulties arise. In our case one rider took a fall which resulted in injuries that required medical attention and from the moment he went down until he had been guided through the local medical system Amity was with him all the way. The first response was letter perfect and the follow up was exceptional. This group cannot be recommended too highly.

  My girlfriend and I visited Pucon in October, and we had an amazing bike and hike tour with Amity Tours. From start to finish, every detail added to our experience.... read more Our guide, David, was a tremendous resource: he shared with us so much about the culture, the history, and the wildlife in that region of Chile. His great local knowledge was invaluable in making the most of our unstructured time. Our driver, Orlando, was always there for us with snacks, support, and a smile. Over the three days of cycling, we saw beautiful countryside and peaceful lakes. Due to the early spring weather, we weren't able to summit the volcano, but we substituted that with another phenomenal hike that brought us up above the tree line for spectacular views. One of the other highlights from our tour were the hot springs--pools filled with hot, volcanic water. The springs were a great reward at the end of the many kilometers we covered. Our accommodations were great and let us rest up for another day of adventure. This was a vacation we have not stopped talking about!

  We loved our trip to Chile which we planned with Stephanie several months in advance. Private trip with another couple (all in our 50s). They planned excellent transfers and hotels... read more from Valpairiso to flying south to Puerto Montt for a 4-5day bike trip around the largest lake,

  The two guides were excellent and we were unusually blessed by mostly fair weather. A warning to others: the trip would have been very hard if it rained steadily as... read more it often does. For a couple of the group, there was one or two days too much shore bird watching in Castro. Overall, however, it was a very good trip.

  Amity Tours helped us to design and organize an excellent trip to the Chilean Lake District. Cristian Levy knows and loves this part of Chile and has lots of insides... read more about the best areas to visit and places to stay in. Every detail of his suggested itinerary was informative and useful. I'm glad that in addition to AllTrails web site/app we used Cristian's advices to select the best hikes.
Last but not least. We rarely, if ever, work with tour operators when travelling. So glad that we made an exception this time. THANK YOU, Cristian.

  The two guides were excellent and we were unusually blessed by mostly fair weather. A warning to others: the trip would have been very hard if it rained steadily as... read more it often does. For a couple of the group, there was one or two days too much shore bird watching in Castro.

  Our travel agent Cascada Expediciones engaged Amity Tours to provide a 6-day trip through Chile's lakes and volcanoes district during mid-October. Our flight landed in Puerto Montt, where our guide... read more Stephanie picked us up.

We stayed 2 nights in Puerto Varas, where we tour Llanquihue lake, taking in the scenic views all around; did a short hike on the Solitario trail, taking in the flora, as well as scenic views of Osorno and Calbuco volcanoes, and visited the beautiful Petrohue waterfalls. We stayed another 2 nights in Pucon, where we visited a hot springs there on a rainy day; and did some photo-stops around Villaricca volcano. We stayed one last night in the Conguillo national park, where we did some photo-stops throughout the park; and we hiked half of the Sierra Nevada trail. And our flight departed from Temuco.

Our guide Stephanie was wonderful. Here is a list of the reasons why we liked her very much:

(1) She listened carefully to our likes and dislikes, and quickly adapted our itinerary accordingly. As examples: she appreciated that I was a photography enthusiast, and found all the rights spots to view this area's scenic highlights; and she appreciated we were foodies, and took us to local eateries that served delicious local cuisine, even though she herself was a pescatarian.

(2) She was very strong, despite her petite size. She was never shy to lend a hand with moving our very heavy luggage. She helped us get up and down to the second lookout on the Sierra Nevada trail, surmounting slippery snow and fallen trees along the way.

(3) She was very professional, and always looked out for our safety and comfort. In addition, she was a very skillful driver, and capably navigated through a number of bumpy dirt roads.

(4) Last but not least, she was very personable, and we enjoyed many conversations about life in Chile, her family, and her other work as an indigenous people and women rights activist. We thoroughly liked her company, and ended up as friends.

Our only wish was that drinking water was provided while riding around in the car, but this was not a problem, as we carried water bottles, and made a sufficient number of stops where we could get a drink.

  The best travel agency we have ever had. Everyone was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and ready to help. If you are ever planning a trip to Chile, don’t wonder around!!... read more Call Amity and let them take you to the most magical places in the country! Cristian, Ernesto, Bernardo and Orlando became good friends and made our trip an unforgettable experience.

  Excellent service from start to finish - thanks Cristian and Amity Tours! Our climb up the Villarica volcano was memorable, expertly led by the excellent Claudio and his team from... read more Summitt Chile. Bike hire from Amity also spot on. Cristian always on hand with tips on what to see and where to go. Nothing was too much trouble. Great company to deal with.

  The best travel agency we have ever had. Everyone was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable and ready to help. If you are ever planning a trip to Chile, don’t wonder around!!... read more Call Amity and let them take you to the most magical places in the country! Cristian, Ernesto, Bernardo and Orlando became good friends and made our trip an unforgettable experience. …

  Ruben and Orlando were great, the tour did not start well, with old bikes that were not at the level of the price we paid, it affected the first two... read more days but Ruben changed the bike on day 3 and it was fine from then on. The hotels were great, Ruben was flexible and the riding was EPIC. Overall the price was too high, in my view, for what we got.

  We did a bike tour with Amity in the lake district in Chile and Argentina and had a great trip. We had read about hiking Volcan Villarica in Pucon, and... read more Amity set up an excellent trip for us. We then began the bike trip. The rental bikes provided were excellent (new Cannondales) and the routes chosen had little traffic and great views. We had a great bike leader, Ruben, and the support vehicles were always available if needed. The biking routes were generally challenging, but rewarding. Accommodations were very luxurious, and meals were fine. I would strongly recommend Amity if you are looking for a biking trip in this area.

  This trip was amazing. I have done many supported bike trips but this was my first with Amity. They are the best company I've ever worked with.
The... read more bicycles were excellent, well maintained and equipped.
The routes were planned to take us on the most scenic and least traveled roads so traffic was not an issue.
The hotels were wonderful with amazing views.
The food was delicious and exceeded all expectations.
What impressed me most was how hard everyone worked to make sure our experience was perfect in every way.
We felt safe and well taken care of at all times.
I give Amity and this trip my highest recommendation.
Lindsey

  We loved our trip to Chile which we planned with Stephanie several months in advance. Private trip with another couple (all in our 50s). They planned excellent transfers and hotels... read more from Valpairiso to flying south to Puerto Montt for a 4-5day bike trip around the largest lake, then back to Santiago for two nights before flying home. She worked with our fears of the protests in both cities—- all of which worked out just fine. The hotel staff and Amity employees were all very aware of which areas to leave at night to stay safe, and we were able to explore them al by day.

Our bike guide DAvid, and our driver Javier, were really excellent. They made the trip fun and interesting and we felt safe in their care. What an incredibly beautiful area to bike as well— (sometimes large) rolling hills, gorgeous vistas etc. The terrain is varied though so I wouldn’t go as a beginner cyclist though!

We all want to return soon— we’d go further south into Patagonia next time to explore that area too and definitely return to valpairiso as well!

  Amity provided a first class experience during our week bicycle touring the Chilean and argentinean lake districts. A family run business with truly personal caring attention, we felt so accepted... read more and friendly with guide Ruben and owner Alejandro. The quality of the hotels and extraordinary food included was quite a pleasant surprise. One of the best adventure companies we have experienced. Don't make the mistake of choosing another company. Andrea and eric s. Tucson Arizona

  Our family of 5 had an amazing trip planned by Amity Tours. We spent 17 days traveling from Santiago, heading north to the desert, then south to Patagonia, then... read more finishing in Pucon. It was a trip of a life time, all of it perfectly executed by Amity tours. Everyday we had an fantastic adventure or excursion planned. It was always the right amount of activity and the selection of the activities was perfect for our family. Thank you Cristian and Amity Tours.

  I loved everything about our trip to Chile! The tour group was amazing! So kind and accommodating to whatever our group needed. The food was great and they even had... read more gluten free options for me which I was so grateful for! I would recommend this tour company to anyone!

  We shared our interests/likes with Amity and the general areas we wanted to be sure we experienced. The itinerary they pulled together was fantastic, with incredibly knowledgeable and FUN guides.... read more Our adventure was a great blend of activity and culture, and we experienced areas and sights that we never would have found on our own. Highly recommend the Amity team!

  Cristian, the head of Amity Tours, arranging a 22 day work trip for myself and my co-workers, to film hiking trails along some of the most spectacular areas in the... read more Lakes District. Right from the beginning, Cristian was extremely knowledgeable, responsive, helpful, and most importantly, very friendly. He found the best hiking spots for us. And when we showed up, they took care of everything, from hotel arrangements, to transportation. At the beginning of each day, Cristian and his wonderful team even arranged a table with amazing snacks for us to bring along the hikes.
The food recommendations were excellent. We traveled through many areas, and hiked up incredible volcanos, visited ancient forests, and toured charming towns. All in all, no detail was forgotten. We always felt in great hands with Cristian and his amazing team. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone considering a trip to Chile, go with Amity!
Amity Tours also has a partner boat tour in Croatia, and we are already looking at planning that trip!

  Amity Tours, led by Christian and his wonderful staff, planned a perfect 8-day hiking and biking trip for our family. The trip was extremely well organized and not only... read more were our needs met but needs that we did not know we had were met as well! We didn’t have to worry about a thing because we knew that in Baudio and Orlando would take care of everything - which they did! We really liked the fact that the hiking and biking was mixed together and it was a perfect way to discover the gorgeous lake and volcano region of southern Chile.

  Came to Chile unsure of what to expect looking for great snow , amazing vista and great outdoors .

We found this and more. Christian planned our... read more trip down to the smallest detail even sorting new skis when mine were damaged.

Guidos local knowledge was second to none which was invaluable in a white out !

If you are looking to sample the best of Chile’s volcanos , skiing and climbing then these are the guys for you.

Awesome trip with many many memories of skinning through forests , steep skiing on volcano faces , across glaciers and so many other amazing things so much to do and not enough time !!!

Any things possible in Chile !!!

  Amity fulfilled our expectations once again! In Pucon area they organized hiking tours to Huerquehue and Huilo Huilo for us and also Villarrica volcano climbing. Very personal attention, ready to... read more answer any question we had, always available and full of positive energy. We also had a wonderful time on Easter island, where Amity organized our five-day trip. Needless to say, our trip was excellent!

  Came to Chile unsure of what to expect looking for great snow , amazing vista and great outdoors . We found this and more. Christian planned our... read more trip down to the smallest detail even sorting new skis when mine were damaged. Guidos local knowledge was second to none which