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For me, it was the Atacama desert. It is the driest desert in the world, and we had thunder storms!! But it left snow on the volcanos and fluffy clouds in the brilliant blue sky. Perfect for landscape photography. The great guides, and the friendly fellow travelers.

The Penguin tour was excellent. It covered all the main places I wanted to see, from the Atacama to Patagonia. There are not many companies that cover so much, for group travellers.

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MB, Chelmsford | March 2018 | 65 and over | Solo Traveller

“ The Penguin tour was a great introduction to Chile, covering such a variety of landscapes and temperatures. Flying over the Andes was impressive. We were also surprised by the wildllife including condors, penguins, guanacos and flamingoes. All the local guides were excellent with superb local knowledge and the ability to make it enjoyable. Our tour leader fed in lots of interesting information as we travelled around. ”

SY, Wetherby | January 2018 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

“ This really is Extremes of Chile going from desert conditions to frozen mountains. He prepared for some tiring travelling - and some stupendous scenery. ”

DR, Newcastle-upon-Tyne | November 2017 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

“ The whole holiday was full of memorable moments. I loved walking around quirky Valparaiso with it's colourful houses and graffiti, the scenery in the Atacama, seeing the Milky Way there at night, the Tatio Geysers at sunrise, seeing Orsono emerge from the clouds in Puerto Varas, Torres del Paine Massif and the changing sky and clouds there. Watching Chilean Gauchos seen close up herding sheep on the road back to Punta Arenas. Realising you are looking at the Magellan Straits with views of Tierra del Fuego in the background when you'd learnt about it in 'O' level geography 50 years ago and were finally there! The wonderful Andean Lakes Crossing from Puerto Varas to Bariloche and the gift of perfect weather during the crossing with cloudless skies and sunshine all the way. The views at Bariloche and walking around Buenos Aires, the Casa Rosada and Eva Peron's burial place and just the street life in general. And also the lovely, hospitable, polite, friendly Chilean locals, always ready to help. Just a brilliant holiday. ”

SLH, Poulton-le-Fylde | March 2017 | 65 and over | Solo Traveller

“ The Journey Latin America experience greatly enhanced my enjoyment and understanding of the culture and customs and Chile. ”

JT, York | March 2017 | 65 and over | With Friends

“ Most memorable experience? - the trip to the glaciers was one that will stay with us for a long time. In spite of the awful weather we also enjoyed the trip out to the penguins. ”

LD, London | March 2017 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

“ Chile is an amazing country - but much bigger and more diverse than I expected. Penguin gives an excellent dip into the Chilean experience - but leaves you wanting more. ”

JR, London | March 2017 | 50 - 65 | Solo Traveller

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So many great memories, it is impossible to pick one.... The mix of landscapes, cultures and activities was amazing. Probably the best holiday I have been on and certainly won't be my last to South America!

I was so impressed by the service JLA provided - both beforehand in helping me to organise the perfect holiday to suit me and my interests and then in making sure everything worked smoothly during the trip itself. It all ran like clockwork. I have fallen in love with South America and will definitely be going back!

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LN, Billericay | February 2017 | 35 - 50 | Solo Traveller

“ Most memorable experience?- Atacama sunset, picnic 4000m up by a lake, boat trip to the Glacie r,walking in Torres del Paine Park, travelling from Chile to Argentina via 4 buses & 3 boats on wonderful lakes. SOOOOO many! ”

EL, Winkleigh | January 2017 | 65 and over | With Partner

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Chile is such a beautiful country, with an extraordinary range of landscapes. It was a wonderful journey.

This was my first experience of Latin America and I fell in love with it. Chile is the most beautiful country, and JLA's Penguin journey provided a superb insight into its diversity of landscapes. The tour leader and the office support were outstanding. Thank you very much.

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DW, Wells-next-the-sea | March 2016 | 50 - 65 | Solo Traveller

“ Most of the vary varied scenery was spectacular, and the pace of the trip and exercise involved was just right.
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JH, Sevenoaks | March 2016 | 65 and over | Solo Traveller

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Everything was memorable, Chilean landscapes are so different...Patagonia (Torres del Paine) was my favourite because it's just stunning. Valparaiso: wonderful colourful city, Atacama Desert: incredible landscapes, and so varied from one another, Lake District: superb. Seeing so much wildlife was fantastic (penguins, vicunas, guanacos...). And great food too - fish is amazing.

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EG, Hove | January 2016 | 35 - 50 | Solo Traveller

“ Most memorable experience? - Stars at night in the Atacama desert; flamingoes on the salt lake; the view of the Cuernos in Torre del Paine; the sense of wide open spaces in Patagonia. ”

MQ, Cambridge | December 2015 | 65 and over | With Partner

“ Most memorable experience? - What wasn't! The Atacama was a major experience as I'd seen it on film but to actually be 'in it' was a highlight. All the excursions here gave such a diverse and sensory experience. Iguazu was the other as that was just 'visual overload'. ”

DB, Addlestone | March 2015 | 50 - 65 | With Partner

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The overall experience was friendly and efficient, seeing the most amazing places from high up in the desert to the wilds of Patagonia.

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CB, Beckenham | January 2015 | 65 and over | With Friends

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Highlights? Friends have asked us this and we struggle because there were so many! The magic of Easter Island and we had to keep reminding ourselves that we were actually there and seeing sights which had excited and intrigued us for a long time. El Tatio geysers at dawn were stunning. The Perito Moreno Glacier on a beautiful sunny day was awesome. The 'reveal' moment at the end of the 4wd tour at Estancia Cristina seeing the panoramic view of the Upsala Glacier.

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LW, Chesterfield | February 2014 | 65 and over | With Partner

“ Most memorable experience? - Tatio Geysers and Glaciers in Torres del Paine National Park. We really appreciate having the benefit of JLA guides, they definitely make the holiday enjoyable and stress free.

The tour leader definitely contributed to the enjoyment of our trip, his enthusiasm was contagious and never showed any exasperation when asked the same question over and over again! ”

RC, Broadstone | January 2014 | 65 and over | With Partner

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Most memorable experience? - All truly memorable but probably Salar de Atacama - Laguna Chaxa.

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NR, Barbican | November 2013 | Solo Traveller

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Overall an excellent though quite 'testing' trip. --long journeys to worthwhile destinations. In retrospect, not surprising given the geography of Chile. Tour leader was efficient, knowledgeable & very helpful. He organized the travel arrangements perfectly.

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SW, Newent | January 2012 | 65 and over | With Partner

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Most memorable?? - Too many!! Geysers, Salt flats, smoking volcanoes, vast expanses both in the Atacama and Torres del Paine.

This was my second trip with JLA and again I found you extremely professional with excellent staff making my booking/holiday experience very personal.

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JL, Haywards Heath | January 0001

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