Testimonials

"If you are serious about your Ojos del Salado expedition, don’t hesitate to sign up with Tequirque and their guide, Eduardo Olivier – your summit bid is worth it. My experience with them has been outstanding, head and shoulders above brand-name trekking tour operators in well trodden hiking Heavens like Nepal. From their acclimatization program to their diet, everything is designed to make you succeed. Climbing the Ojos del Salado will require every ounce of your energy but you’ll be rewarded with landscapes that look so magical that they seem computer-generated. The weather is not under your control but your training plan, mountaineering equipment list and adventure tour agency choice are. Tequirque’s organization was faultless and I owe my successful ascent to the top of the “Ojos” to a large part to my guide, Eduardo, who is a true gentleman alpinist!"
~Serge Kruppa, London, UK

My adventure to Chile was truly a trip of a lifetime thanks in large part to our amazing guide. Juan was knowledgeable, hardworking, personable and charming – yet responsible, safety-conscious, professional and always attentive to the needs and satisfaction of each group member. Juan's exceptional skills as a guide were second only to his enormous respect and enthusiasm for the beautiful wilderness he explores and his obvious passion for what he does.
~Kelly Resta, San Francisco, USA.

“My congratulations to the Tequirque team for the excellent organization of our trip to Laguna El Cepo. We saw spectacular landscapes and hiked through an area of special beauty with bird sightings and mountain view that left us in silence. Being a surfer I had not participated before in these trips to the mountains and resulted quite enjoyable. Side mention was the food that was a bonus after those long walks. Greetings to the team and hope to see you on the next trip. "
~Philip Southern, Photographer, Chile.

Seamless from the start - I simply had to sort my personal kit, get on the plane and away we went from there. Needless to say Juan advised about kit, preparation and all that before we actually got on the plane but it really did seem that simple.
Juan is one of those people who blends a real interest in his job (it is a job after all) but also his passion for what is 'out there'; he does this without being patronising or overly 'spiritual'. He is organised but not regimented and aside from his wealth of knowledge about the area is like the scenery, spectacular.
Not once did I not trust implicitly what Juan advised or recommended and the whole team really added to my experiences and enjoyment of the trip. This again, however, is not a suprise as the team were chosen by Juan for their blend of skills and personalities; I still don't know how Jonathan manages to carry a pack that big, or if Mickey is still making those lovely flat breads or if the mighty Pablo has moved any washing machines recently.
My only regret is that I have not yet been able to go on another trip with Juan and the guys.
~Richard, Nottingham, England

"One Brilliant tour company ¡ We Where in Viña del Mar looking for things to do for the next coming week, we came across Tequirque website online and gave them a call. We informed then that we are looking for some information on things to do in La Serena and we have a budget, as we have been travelling for over 18 months. Alejandro recommended hotel, transportation and activities. The activities was very well organized and planned. Equipment was very high standard needed to say thoroughly enjoyed it. We even ended up staging 3 days longer than intended, Rodrigo was so kind and surprised us whit lovely farm eggs and cherimoyas. They are lovely people "
~Celia and Hugh McGuinness, Southafrica.