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Stay in Patagonia and trekking W in Torres del Paine Park
Stay from February 24, 2025 to March 22, 2025This trip to Patagonia was a dream of wide open spaces and immensity.
I didn’t know exactly what to find there, but the desire to discover was stronger, and Team Govetto gathered around me, Michèle, Huguette and Gilbert.
Thank you, Boris, for brilliantly organizing this idyllic four-week trip. Every day was a surprise, revealing a new face of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia.
We were amazed, our hearts were filled, and our souls were exalted; from Buenos Aires and its Tango evening, to horseback riding in the estancias, to hiking in the mountains, to sailing on the lakes among the icebergs, to discovering the glaciers, without forgetting Ushuaia and the Beagle Channel and our encounter with the Puma in Torres del Paine… and so many other beautiful encounters!!!
No shadow on this stay and we pay tribute to the whole team for this faultless performance.
It’s going to take us some time to come back down to earth…
Team Govetto: Chantal, Huguette, Michèle and Gilbert
Borispatagonia Travels
Travel to Patagonia
Stay from March 2, 2025 to March 19, 2025We were told: “You are going to experience the trip of a lifetime in Argentine Patagonia”… And it was the trip of a lifetime!
The idea of returning to South America is taking hold and a second trip with Boris and his entire team is already being planned in our heads.
A flawless, fluid, perfectly orchestrated organization and a magnificent circuit: Buenos Aires, Tango evening, Bariloche and the road of the seven lakes; El Chaltén and the mythical Fitz Roy; El Calafate and the majestic Perito Moreno; Ushuaia; Martillo Island and many other equally magnificent places etc…
If off-the-beaten-track Patagonia appeals to you, don’t hesitate to try the adventure with BORISPATAGONIA and his team.
A big thank you to Mariana for her kind and responsive support on a daily basis.
Thank you all for these beautiful moments of shared life, engraved in our memories.
Corinne, Didier Anne and Pascal
Travel Patagonia and Iguazu Falls, from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso
Stay from February 1, 2025 to February 22, 2025Hello Boris,
We had a wonderful trip with breathtaking scenery. Alain had been dreaming of this trip for years. It was a real change of scenery.
We would like to thank Mariana very much, as well as all the drivers and guides we had. They were all excellent.
We simply want to say that this trip transported us and will remain unforgettable. The greatness of each landscape. The visits that most transported us to another world were the Iguazu Falls, Torres del Paine, and Ushuaia.
The accommodations were all very good. For us, the most challenging thing was the language barrier, as we speak neither English nor Spanish. Everyone is approachable.
It would have been nice to meet you and Mariana during our stay. We only know you from your website.
Maybe I’ll see you next time, you never know!??
Patricia and Alain
Travel to the Argentine Northwest and Bariloche region
Stay from January 22, 2025 to February 11, 2025This was our 3rd trip with Borispatagonia, the second to Argentina.
This time we chose to explore the northwest Andean region around Salta, then rent an apartment in Bariloche with a rental car. In total 3 weeks of complete change of scenery under the Argentine sun, with perfect organization.
We would like to thank Boris in particular for his availability and the time spent with us in Bariloche, without forgetting Mariana for her availability, and for all the documents and advice she gave us.
The hotels were perfect (especially in Cachi and Tilcara), and the apartment in Bariloche was exceptional with a large balcony overlooking the lake and mountains.
In short, a trip that met 100% of our expectations!
Jean-Jacques and Brigitte
Third trip with Borispatagonia & Borisandina !
Patagonia Trip and Antarctica Cruise
Stay from January 13, 2025 to February 10, 2025We have been on many trips, but this trip to Patagonia/Antarctica is unforgettable.
The beauty of the landscapes increases as the journey progresses, great diversity, colors that dazzle the eyes, great serenity.
The setting, the nature contributes to this well-being but in addition, the organization of this travel is neat: everything follows naturally, a special mention for Mariana who follows 7 days a week, at all hours the progress. We miss the little benevolent message from Mariana every morning! Everything is managed smoothly, there is always a solution in case of problem.
Boris’s great professionalism must be highlighted, he’s very attentive to people; we are not sporty, the program was adapted to our level and his advice very judicious, thanks to his experience acquired in the field: he knows the sites, the service providers intuita persona… This is not a run-of-the-mill agency that sells a trip from a catalog!
It was also very nice to be accompanied by guides in French, with real skills: Maximo, Marisa and Emilio, Jenny, Jérôme, and we forget some… each in their field. The very nature-oriented trip was all the more interesting.
The kindness of the Argentines, of the entire team and the feeling of traveling in complete safety also contributed to making this trip an exceptional one.
The highlight of the trip was the Antarctica cruise, and indeed it was necessary to organize the trip by ending with the cruise, Boris’s advice. Choosing a cruise company on a human scale is also an excellent idea.
In summary, we are delighted with this trip… and we are thinking about a second trip!
See you soon and a big thank you to Boris and all the people who contributed to this wonderful trip.
3 weeks in Argentine Patagonia
Stay from January 17, 2025 to February 3, 2025Boris promised us a dream trip, he didn’t lie to us!!
Yes, these 3 weeks in Patagonia were a wonderful trip, a program different from other tour operators, flexible and adapted to our desires.
Yes, we appreciated the charming addresses, beautiful places, smaller, more intimate hotels where other tour operators don’t go.
Yes, we were accompanied by fantastic guides, often speaking French, like Gustavo in Buenos Aires, Max in Bariloche, Jenny in Perito Moreno, Diana in El Chalten, Juan and Felipe in Ushuaia, Marissa at her estancia.
Yes, we came back with stars in our eyes, completely transformed by these immensely vast landscapes, this unspoiled nature, these fabulous mountains…
Yes, we were pampered with a program of multiple activities: unusual hikes, self-drive tours, sailing among icebergs, canoeing on the lakes of Ushuaia, horseback riding like in the most beautiful westerns…
Thank you, thank you, to Boris, but also to the tireless Mariana who takes care of the day-to-day details, who keeps us in close touch, and bounces back immediately if a change needs to be managed.
Daniel & Katrien, Thierry & Claire
Travel to Chilean Patagonia, Cape Horn cruise
Stay from January 20, 2025 to January 27, 2025Hello Boris,
Thank you for your organization, everyone is delighted with our trip to Patagonia. There is nothing to reproach you for, only thanks to you and Mariana who is a real “guardian angel”.
Your advice clearly demonstrates your knowledge of the country and your choice of guides, restaurants, hotels, taxis (always before we arrived)… delighted us.
Following this positive experience, tomorrow I’ll get back in touch with you to “refine” the 3-week trek between Argentina and Chile, planned for the beginning of next year.
Travel to Patagonia
Stay from January 6, 2025 to January 17, 2025Holà Boris,
Thank you for your message, we returned safely with stars in our eyes!
For the review it’s definitely 5 stars! Here is our text and photos.
A trip as we like them!
Magnificent 2-week trip off the beaten track between Bariloche, El Calafate, El Chalten and up to Torres del Paine in Chile…
Impeccable organization and memorable meetings.
We return with stars in our eyes, thank you Boris and the whole team!
Incredible Patagonia!
Stay from December 15, 2024 to December 24, 2024Hola Boris!
Thank you for organizing an incredible trip for our family!
Every one of the guides were wonderful and so knowledgeable. All of our transports were seamless and we knew we were going to be met with friendly faces wherever we went.
Our excursions were so authentic and not just typical tourist activities. The hiking in the mountains, the boat ride on the lakes, the visit to the glaciers and horseback riding was all so much fun, it is to hard to say which one was our favorite.
The landscapes were so beautiful and, at times, it felt as though we were the only people on earth. The asado that was prepared for us on the ranch was truly so memorable. We can’t wait to come back and see more of your beautiful country!
Thanks – Debra, Cindy and Families
Travel to Peru, Bolivia, Chile
Stay from November 15, 2024 to December 13, 2024Dear Boris,
We wanted you to plan our trip to “Peru, Bolivia, and Chile” just as you planned our trip to Argentina. We had an extraordinary four weeks. Everything was perfect, from the choice of itineraries and hotels to the guides and drivers, all of whom were excellent, friendly, professional, and attentive to our every need.
Our trip to Peru:
Lima, not very interesting but a must-see; Arequipa, very nice; Colca Canyon, wow; Taking a “hot” bath in Aguas Calientes; And finally Machu Picchu, it was wonderful to be there and in the sun. A big thank you to Félix, our guide, and Freddy, our driver. Then Cuzco, Puno, and Lake Titicaca; Visit to Taquile Island, very pretty. We were lucky enough to spend a night on the Uros Islands, it was magical, a small islet far from the boats where our hosts Muriel and (Gabriel?) kindly welcomed us, fishing and sunset in a typical island boat. Our spacious room was very clean and even had hot water for the shower. A bed was also set up outside to appreciate the beauty and calm of the place. Highly recommended!!!
Bolivian border:
Oh, that was something to cross the border “a bridge” on foot with the suitcases. We felt like we were in a movie, it set the tone for what followed, and what a sequel… Of the three countries visited, this is the one we preferred. Fantastic, magnificent landscapes, very kind and authentic people, very few tourists; La Paz is immense but has a lot of charm, very different neighborhoods that are visited by cable cars. And finally, my husband’s dream came true – The Salar de Uyuni, being at the top of the islet with its giant cacti surrounded by a sea of salt as far as the eye can see. It must be said that since our crossing the border, we had Alexandre as our guide and German as our driver, whom we embrace affectionately. They made our trip to Bolivia a perfect success. We were treated to a “luxury picnic” on the salar, incredible and so unusual. While everyone stopped at the island and turned around because it had rained, German took us across. We were even lucky enough to see the mirror reflection, what a sight!!!
Then we head towards landscapes, each more beautiful than the last: multi-colored lagoons, guanacos, flamingos, rabbits with flat tails and ultra-long whiskers, foxes… Then the Sol De Mañana plateau with geysers and hot water baths. Here again, unusual moments that allowed us to bathe at almost 5,000 m altitude, incredible!!!
So, we say goodbye to our friends Alexandre and German to move on to Chile:
San Pedro de Atacama, dusty but absolutely fantastic. Sophie guided us for a few days in this incredible desert. Magnificent landscapes, different from those we think of when we talk about desert. The Salar de Atacama, certainly not as grandiose as that of Uyuni, but worth the detour. The site of Piedras Rojas, exceptional, the contrast with the green water lagoon is a must-see. The Rainbow Valley, which deserves its name, absolutely splendid. We participated in a stargazing, for me seeing Saturn was an exceptional moment, it must be said that the team had a suitable telescope. Santiago de Chile, some nice neighborhoods. Last days in Valparaiso, thanks to Vincent for his visit and many tips. Pretty port city, full of color, which can be visited in some neighborhoods by cable car. We also took the local bus “to laugh” the excitement of the city has a certain impact on the drivers, a must-do.
So, that’s the end of our wonderful trip. Thank you, Boris, for your professionalism, your perfection, and your kindness. You were attentive to our needs and checked in on us regularly. Everything was perfect, from the choice of tours, guides, and hotels.
Thank you so much and don’t change anything.
Yours,
Michèle and Michel
Second trip with Borispatagonia & Borisandina !
Travel to Patagonia and Cruise to Cape Horn
Stay from October 30, 2024 to November 18, 202420 days of a change of scenery, great encounters (Gustavo, Maximo, Marisa, Martin from Bariloche, Martin from Torres del Paine, Gabriel, the drivers, the guides).
Fabulous landscapes, from Bariloche to El Calafate, then Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine and finally, an exceptional cruise in the Strait of Magellan, arriving in Ushuaia after a stopover at Cape Horn.
All this under the watchful eye of Boris and Mariana.
In short, a superb trip.
Jean-Marc and Laurence
Travel to Argentina and Chile – Easter Island
Stay from October 20, 2024 to November 15, 2024This is our second trip with Boris. So we visited Buenos Aires, the Mendoza region, then the Salta region, the San Pedro de Atacama region, Santiago de Chile and finally Easter Island. A spectacular 26-day journey in a private trip with a guide.
Everything was perfect from the paper guide given by Boris, the French guides (and drivers) to the magnificent landscapes and the hotels. Very good organization and great follow-up from Mariana.
There is only one word: UNFORGETTABLE
I highly recommend Boris and his organization. Always attentive and well organized.
Second trip with Borispatagonia & Borisandina !
Travel to Patagonia and Iguazu Falls
Stay from October 20, 2024 to November 1, 2024Hello Boris,
We wanted to send you a huge thank you, albeit a little late, for organizing our trip to Argentina in an absolutely perfect way. From start to finish, everything was impeccably planned and we were able to enjoy every moment without the slightest worry. We loved Esteban’s estancia which was absolutely magical and really marked our stay.
The excursions were perfect and the advice given regarding them was always relevant. We particularly appreciated the availability and responsiveness of your team. Every detail was thought out and this allowed us to experience unforgettable moments. Thanks to you, this trip will remain engraved in our memories.
Thanks again for everything!
Best regards,
Frédéric, Donatienne, Maxime and Lalie VETRI
Travel Argentina Chile – Cruise to the end of the world – Cape Horn
Stay from February 7, 2024 to February 24, 2024We dreamed of discovering Patagonia, of sailing where Magellan got lost, of walking in endless spaces and landscapes where you can no longer distinguish the sky from the water of the glaciers, of being cold, then hot, of riding a horse for the first time, of sharing a moment of life with a family of “gauchos”, of contemplating extraordinary mountain horizons, of approaching the glaciers, of reaching Cape Horn, of feeling small in front of majestic waterfalls and of meeting the Argentine soul as it has been built over the course of its history, and all this in 18 days.
We did it beyond our dreams thanks to Boris, Mariana his close collaborator and their network of professionals (drivers, local agencies and French-speaking guides, all punctual and dedicated) who took care of us to give us all our time for pleasure, relieving us of all the stress of logistics, language, uncertainty and boredom.
Mariana’s constant availability to guide us at each transfer was invaluable to us, everything was thought out and regulated like a Swiss watch. Boris and his site were recommended to us by a friend. He was right. Boris loves Patagonia, which he married, and he shared this love with us by concocting a varied, complete program full of beautiful surprises, beautiful encounters, and totally meeting our desires.
An exceptional journey where we felt free and independent, while being totally guided, accompanied, without stress.
Our journey started in Buenos Aires, then we headed to Bariloche (guided tours, trekking, day on the farm, horse riding, etc.) where Boris spent a surprise day with us, then El Calafate (the Perito Moreno Glacier on a day cruise), Torres del Paine Park (Chile), and the magnificent cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia aboard the “Ventus Australis”, then Ushuaia and its park, before finishing with Iguazu.
At each stage, varied sporting and cultural activities and moments of contemplation.
This is our first travel with Boris, and we already want to go again. Thank you Boris and the whole team, and congratulations again! A friendly thought for all our guides, especially Gustavo, the two Martins, Maximo, Juan, Dolores… Thank you Mariana, a big thank you for your discreet presence and your daily efficiency!
Cyrille and Alain, February 2024
Antarctica journey and stay in Patagonia
Stay from January 4, 2024 to January 26, 2024It was chance that gave us the chance to meet Boris, his endearing personality and his “field” skills!
These 10 days in Patagonia were marked by a choice of varied landscapes, avoiding crowds as much as possible, thanks to flawless organization (times always respected, reservations without problems, a responsive and always efficient hotline with Mariana).
The last two days of this program will leave us with images in our heads for a long time, confirming that we have experienced a unique moment.
Our humor will say that Boris was very “clever”, because life, we sincerely hope, will inevitably put us back in contact with him for another Antarctic travel…
A very big thank you, Boris, from both of us and Bravo!
X and Fl
Chile and Argentina Tour
Stay from November 7, 2023 to December 8, 2023Very nice trip, from the Atacama Desert to Cape Horn in Chile, then back up through Argentina to Buenos Aires, making short stops. This allowed us to see very different landscapes with the glaciers of Patagonia and the Atacama Desert… exceptional. The Valdes Peninsula was also a must.
We were able to have French-speaking guides at each stage, all of them very competent and very pleasant. This also allowed us to talk about life in these two countries, particularly in Argentina which is experiencing a difficult economic situation.
The only downsides were the accommodation, which was generally far from the city centre, and some long bus journeys that we would have liked to avoid when there was a flight option. We would also have liked to know the timetables in advance to better organise our free time.
Thanks to Boris and Mariana, his assistant who answered all our questions throughout this trip.
Travel to Patagonia
Stay from November 15, 2023 to December 6, 2023Here we are back, still dazzled by our magnificent and intense journey. We took the wind in our face and Patagonia right to our hearts. Everything is out of the ordinary: the immensity of the grandiose and sublime landscapes as far as the eye can see, the oversized space where we lose all notion of distance and proportion, the unreal beauty of the colors, all these unimaginable shades of blue between the sky, the glaciers, the icebergs, the lakes and the lagoons and also the reflection of the mountains in the lakes and all the animals that we loved observing from the Valdes Peninsula to the Torres Del Paine Park. Without forgetting the kindness and the smiles of the Argentines.
A thousand thanks for organizing an à la carte program for us, where everything went very well: punctuality of transfers, comfortable hotels, good restaurant addresses, selection of activities and super good choice of guides who knew how to share their enthusiasm and passion: Pierre, Mario, Maximo, Martin, Marisa, Frederico, Pedro… (sorry if we forgot some) and special mention to Lucile, passionate and exciting who accompanied us for 4 days in the Parque Torres Del Paine. Thank you also for the nice day in your company in Bariloche.
Many thanks also to Mariana for her efficiency and responsiveness throughout the trip.
We wish you a very happy holiday season, very cordially,
Isabelle and Guy
Travel to Chile from North to South
Stay from November 18, 2023 to December 5, 2023After Argentina, Peru and Bolivia, 3rd trip with Boris. This time to discover Chile.
1st stage, Valparaiso with its multicolored Street Art, then, head north to the Atacama Desert with its very varied landscapes and colors, from the Lagoons to the Valleys, from the Salar to the Geysers of El Tatio.
Then, head to the Island of Chiloé with its houses on stilts and timeless villages, and discover the Island of Mechuque, where very few tourists go.
Head south to Torres Del Paine National Park, with its snow-capped peaks and amazingly colored lakes.
End of the trip to discover Santiago before our return to France.
Perfect organization with top guides and drivers. Mariana perfectly ensures the follow-up of the trip and Boris takes over if necessary.
We were able to meet Boris, who came to see us in Puerto Varas.
We recommend without hesitation.
Mr. and Mrs. BOCQUIER
Third trip with Borispatagonia & Borisandina !
Travel to Patagonia and Iguazu Falls
Stay from November 16, 2023 to December 2, 2023Sixty years of marriage before going to discover the end of the world. See where the last land route before the South Pole ends, but our road continues.
It was to Boris, discovered by chance on the internet, that we entrusted the organization of this trip, which in itself is a first because until now we organized our trips ourselves.
Thanks to him, he was able to put together a trip for us through Patagonia, adapted to our wishes, but also to our age. A flawless organization, discoveries of sublime landscapes but also very rich human contacts.
In addition to the wonderful day spent with Boris, the professional skills and human qualities of the various speakers are all wonderful memories. To Mariana for her constant presence via WhatsApp, to Maximo, the French-speaking guide with whom we spent three days, to Marissa who showed us her estancia and the horseback ride, to Maria for this excellent surprise meal and the very special intention she had for Madame who was celebrating her birthday that day.
A return with lots of photos, but above all lots of memories in the head, it will be necessary to classify the two.
Raymonde and Serge SIMON
Travel to Northern Chile and Argentina
Stay from November 3, 2023 to December 1, 2023A travel planned for 2019, postponed in particular due to the Covid 19 pandemic, and therefore long-awaited.
For four weeks, we let ourselves be carried along by a well-designed program, at the crossroads of our expectations and Boris’ recommendations: discoveries of the Atacama Desert in Chile, the Salta region, the Iguazu Falls and Patagonia in Argentina.
Nature lovers, passionate about the great outdoors, curious about South American culture, we were surprised and delighted by the beauty and diversity of the landscapes, both in Chile and Argentina.
We were also touched by the professionalism and kindness of the guides and drivers (Rémi, Paula, Maritza, Karina, Eduardo, to name a few), and by the welcome of the people we met. A totally exotic and fabulous trip! A trip full of emotions!
In summary, a successful first adventure in South America which makes us want to explore other regions, even countries, with BorisPatagonia.
Many thanks to Boris and Mariana for organizing the trip and their efficient and responsive support throughout the stay.
We wholeheartedly recommend BorisPatagonia.