Private tour in Punta Arenas Maritza A

Multi-day tour - Torres del Paine National Park

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Maritza A.

4.8

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I have been interested in flora and fauna since I was a little girl and that is something I love sharing with visitors from all over the world, perhaps to compare with their own versions and talk about differences in colours, sizes, family, species insects that pollinate them, altitude we have to reach to find them and so on. When I was 17 I started to work during the summer holidays from school, visiting the Penguin Reserve and Fuerte Bulnes with small groups of tourists from all over the world. It was a big change for a quite curious little lady, learning about other cultures through visitors from other places. Then I moved to Mamaroneck, NY as a way to improve my English. I traveled to every single corner in that area and also California in order to understand what tourists expected from different tours. I wanted to bring the best of that experience to Patagonia. I started being a guide in this area in 1987, taking every single course and training in order to improve my service as a local guide. Penguins and other birds really fill my soul and that is something I like to share with others. I always want to make sure that my clients not only learn about the culture of my country, but also understand the real meaning of being a 'Patagonian' and our respect for the natural environment. I am proud of my reputation for being someone who is always concerned about every single detail. I take great care of the people I serve. Chile is a country of contrasts. There is a lot to see in this Region of Chile. Half-day tours around Punta Arenas include Chile's first settlement at Fuerte Bulnes, the penguin colonies of Magellanic Penguins in Magdalena Island, and in Tierra del Fuego with the King Penguins. Trekking or hiking in a Nature Reserve with the splendors of the Magallanes Reserve, Rio Verde where the voyage of Captain Fitz Roy and the Beagle (with the young naturalist Charles Darwin) inspired famous writers, exploring the Milodon cave-hoo, massive glaciers, two National Parks, and more! Geology and Glaciology in Patagonia. UMAG, Punta Arenas History and Geography of Magallanes Geology in Magallanes Dolphins Distributions in Coastal Chile Riesco Island in Rio Verde, Record of Batrachyla antartandica Biology, Geology, Astronomy in Patagonia CEQUA Quaternary Studies Center, Punta Arenas Tierra del Fuego, History and Tribes Thomas Bridges and Missionaries in Tierra del Fuego, Professor Hasternok V. Licensed as a Tour Guide for Torres del Paine, CONAF Licensed driver for Torres del Paine, Municipalidad de Torres del Paine International validation of Course "Evacuation Procedures including Crowd Control Techniques" Valid card issued by the Chilean Maritime Authorities Quality Certificate of Tour Guide services issued by SERNATUR in Chile SERNATUR: Registered as a Local Tour Guide in Punta Arenas http://serviciosturisticos.sernatur.cl/951 Chile Valora Reg. P -7912-5113-001-V03 Tour Guide Chile Valora Reg. P-7912-8322-001-V02 Professional driver Professional driver licenses A2-A4-B-D

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Overview of your Punta Arenas tour

This is known to be a great experience trip in Patagonia for travelers. I include transport and my guiding services in a 3 days tour that you can go and arrange as you wish, we might spend 3 days in the Park of perhaps we might need to spend a night in Punta Arenas or leave from Puerto Natales on the day one. The flexibility on the schedule works for everyone. We take you right there where the mountains, glaciers and guanacos are. This is a wonderful trip throughout Patagonia, visiting Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Milodon Cave, Torres del Paine and back to the airport to catch the flight back to Santiago. Wonderful memories in a private tour with all the photo stops you have always wanted.

Recent Reviews

Ann S.Canada
March 2026

Excellent excellent guide and tour. Maritza is extremely knowledgeable and a wonderful person, we had a great tour with lots of laughs and scenery was fantastic…..Maritza was very punctual and took us to great sites for our information, highly recommend her.

Joyce E.
December 2024

I would highly recommend Maritza - she was an outstanding tour guide. We booked a customized tour (3 day tour). Maritza was extremely flexible to our wishes during this time and bent over backwards to make our trip enjoyable. She is very knowledgeable and spoke English extremely well. We had a fantastic time. Thank you Maritza for making our trip memorable.

Jeanette P.
October 2024

We absolutely loved our time with Maritza. She is very knowledgeable about so many things pertaining to Chile - culture, history, commerce, nature (plants and animals), current affairs, etc. At the same time, she is blast - we had so much fun. Maritza was super flexible working with what we got - our schedule and the hotels we had booked, from early morning to late evenings, and super quick to respond. On top of that Maritza is an excellent driver - we always felt totally safe in her hands. We would totally work with her and book her again, if we ever come back to Chile Patagonia area. Highly recommend

Holly G.United States
February 2023

We hired Maritza to guide us after an Antarctic cruise. She met us at the port in Punta Arenas & drove us to Torres del Paine National Park, guiding us for about 4 days. Maritza was very knowledgeable, an excellent driver, super well-prepared, & a delight to be with. She was upbeat & really knew her way around the park, & was able to give us options about how we would spend each day. We love birds and she was an excellent bird guide, as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Anne F.United States
March 2020

Maritza was wonderful and very obliging and pleasant, was on time, comfortable and clean transportation, drove u to the magellanic reserve, and it was a wonderful hiking experience for all of us the views from there of Punta Arenas and the Magellan strait was spectacular. she then did a city tour and gave us time for lunch, we went to the Sara Braums, house, the Cemetery and was willing to take us to a Museum, although we were tired and opted out of it, very informative and I would highly recommend her .

Pauline H.United States
February 2020

What a wonderful time our group of 5 seniors had with Maritza. The vehicle was clean and very comfortable, the drive was excellent and was by the door at every stop and had a step placed to make entering and exiting the van easy. Maritza took us to a place for lunch that definitely was a "locals" only (per our request) and we had a wonderful lunch of empanadas and corn pie. Maritza is very knowledgeable of the area and gave us a great tour. Thank you Maritza for a wonderful tour!

Your Punta Arenas tour itinerary

DAY 1: We will meet you at the airport of Punta Arenas at 14:42 on the 2nd of Dec 2024 and travel to Puerto Natales to spend the night there or perhaps to go straight to Torres del Paine National Park DAY 2: Picked up by guide and driver to tour in Torres del Paine including photo stops, one hour hike in the lake Grey, Salto Grande, Lake Nordenskjold, Lake Sarmiento DAY 3 Early star to go to Paine waterfall, Laguna Azul, Guanaco Valley and drive back to Punta Arenas The itinerary can be customized according to your preferences and interests.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

2018 a/c van for 12 pax although for the long distance to the Park we do use it for a max. of 4 plus your guide and driver.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
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Food Drinks Snacks
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Accommodation
Meeting location

Punta Arenas, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Chile

Airport in Punta Arenas

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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Layover
Tour reference number
382682
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the stunning landscapes of Patagonia with flexibility and personalized attention. It's suitable for families, including those with kids, as well as seniors or travellers with mobility concerns, thanks to its light activity level and wheelchair accessibility. If you're looking to connect with a local guide for deeper insights into the region, Maritza A. will provide a memorable experience.

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