Lucas Kambic
I started to work in the travel industry while I was doing my career at University. I learned a lot about our local heritage and culture and the importance of tourism for local communities. I did my first steps in big companies and then I moved to Patagonia for an internship where I realized that I loved helping people from all over the world to discover our country.
After 15 years of experience, I still love sharing my knowledge about our culture, traditions, history, nature and the different ways people can discover my beloved country, that is why I founded Designer Trips almost 11 years ago.
I think the key to anything you do is passion and the engine to make people happy when they are traveling.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I can help people with pretty much everything in Argentina but what I love the most are the travel adventures and lifetime experiences. I´m also a big fan of wine and food."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"I have a lot of experiences, I remember the first time I walked on the Perito Moreno Glacier, I couldn´t believe how small I felt in such an immensity area! Or my first visit to the Iguazu Falls where I felt the strength of nature, I couldn´t believe how much water passed through those falls. The noise was incredible!
The past months I visited the Lake District and after a private navigation in a yacht through the Nahuel Huapi Lake, I arrived to an Island where a chef was cooking a very special meal for us and the table was set with wine in an amazing spot, The best meal ever with the most stunning views in the middle of nowhere.
I have many many memories of all the trips I´ve done in the last years and I´m ready to share those experiences with people that are looking for some advice to visit Argentina."
Featured trips & expertise
North to South in Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazú Falls, Península Valdés & Patagonia - 15 Days
Experience Argentina's geographical extremes and admire the beauty of nature on this far-reaching 15-day itinerary. Explore the barrios of Buenos Aires and both sides of Iguazú Falls before heading south to Patagonia. Look for wildlife as you travel across lakes, seas, and glacial ice in Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, El Calafate, and El Chaltén before returning home with memories that photos could never do justice to.
Wildlife and Culture in Argentina - 10 Days
Combining city tours and tango performances in Buenos Aires with treks through Tierra del Fuego National Park at the "End of the World", this trip is an excellent blend of nature and culture. The focus is on wildlife sightings, with whale-watching excursions near Peninsula Vales and visits to the largest sea lion and elephant seal colonies in the region. You'll cruise along the famous Beagle Channel and canoe rivers to reach Lapataia Bay, plus visit regional museums and walk with penguins on Martillo Island.
Classic Argentina: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, & Mendoza - 13 Days
This unforgettable 13-day itinerary allows you to experience exciting activities in some of Argentina's most beautiful regions. After hiking across a glacier near El Calafate, you'll fly to Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, for nature excursions. The journey culminates in Mendoza, Argentina's fertile wine country, where beyond tastings you'll embark on kayak trips and mountain hikes in the surrounding Andes.
Classic Argentina: Buenos Aires, Patagonia, & Mendoza - 14 Days
This two-week escape to Argentina includes visits to a number of regions so you can get the most out of the culture. You'll also enjoy some incredible activities, including a hike on the surface of a glacier in Patagonia as well as a visit to a penguin colony in Tierra del Fuego. On top of all this, you'll travel to Argentina's wine region of Mendoza where you'll discover its famous Malbec varietal on a tasting tour.
Classic Argentina: Patagonia & Iguazú - 10 Days
Why tour one natural wonder in Argentina when you can visit two? It all begins in Buenos Aires, and from there you'll fly to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field for tours of the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. Then you'll fly to the far north to the border with Brazil where you'll find the most incredible waterfalls in the Americas, Iguazú.
Buenos Aires, El Calafate, & Bariloche - 14 Days
This amazing two-week trip combines some of the most spectacular scenery that Argentine Patagonia has to offer. After enjoying a city tour and riverboat cruise in Buenos Aires, you'll head to El Calafate, the jumping-off point for Los Glaciares National Park, where you'll get up close to several glaciers. Finish the adventure in Bariloche where you can explore the region's lakes, forests, and mountains.
Recent trip reviews for Lucas
Personalized trip with less stress.
Argentina
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Dec 8 - Dec 16, 2022
We really enjoyed working with Lucas to build a custom trip that would meet our needs and travel plans. I get overwhelmed with activity choices, and it was nice the the service help narrowed down the options to some top choices. The real treat was having the private or group transfers pre-arranged for most of the trip. It was nice to have everything planned out with plenty of time between activities and travels. read more
Thank you Waverly for your feedback! I´m glad you had a great time in Argentina and that you traveled with less stress, that the idea, try to assist you during the whole process since we start building your trip until you finish it with your flight back home. I hope you can return in the future to explore other areas of our country! All the best!! =)
An amazing once in a lifetime trip!
Argentina
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Aug 16 - Aug 27, 2022
This was my wife and I honeymoon. I have to say that Lucas, our kimkim planner , was absolutely fantastic! Lucas was always available for us and even when on the vacation we questions and Lucas was there to help. He worked with me on every detail of the trip and we really packed on a lot of stuff into our trip. The glaciers were our favorite part in calafate. So beautiful! What was great is that everything was taken care of. Flights, transportation, reservations, activities, tours everything... read more
Hello Jesse, I´m really happy that you had a great time on your honeymoon trip to Argentina, it´s been a pleasure to be part of a such special journey. Thank you for your nice words and I hope you return to South America soon =). All the best!!
Fantastic Argentina Experience
Argentina
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Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2022
Our kimkim experience was fantastic! Lucas worked with us to plan an unexpected trip. He offered insight and guidance to ensure that we received the most well-rounded Argentina experience in the time we had available. From quality lodging to excellent guided service, we thoroughly were able to enjoy the culture, people, food, wine, and excursions. We pleased with all of our service but specifically that of Fabian and Fleur. Their personalized attention, friendliness, knowledge,... read more
Hello Regina, thank you for your nice words, I´m happy that you enjoyed your trip around Argentina. I´ll send your message to our guides, they are so important for us I´m sure your feedback will make them feel glad of what they do and how they do it.
Thank you for trusting kimkim for your trip and I hope you can visit Argentina soon. =)
Best Argentina experience ever
Argentina
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Apr 24 - May 3, 2022
This is the second time I use KimKim for my travels and I will definitely keep using the services in the future. From the travel inception to the assistance during travel itself, the levels of service and care were superb.
Lucas has accommodated all my requests and help me build the perfect trip. He was in touch all along to make sure I catch my flights and if there were any unforeseen changes.
They providers selected were also very friendly and when the weather wasn’t allowing to do the... read more
Hola Adrian, thank you very much for your feedback, I´m super happy that you enjoyed your time in Argentina, it´s our main goal that you feel comfortable while traveling through our country. As you said Argentina offers options for all type of travels from Waterfalls in the jungle to the Glaciers in Patagonia and everything in between. All the best!!
Our trip to Argentina was amazing!
Argentina
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Mar 18 - Apr 1, 2022
Our trip was amazing! Lucas did a great job tailoring the itinerary to our family's desire to be active on vacation with our 10 & 12 year olds. Maxi and Hernan took us around Buenos Aires in style, and gave us the local's view of lots of places. Dario and Geronimo in Bariloche did a great job of customizing our kayaking adventure for the windy weather and made it memorable. Zoe and Nicholas in El Chalten we're stars, giving great information and chatting with the kids all the way up and down the trails. Overall, an amazing experience.
Hello Mary, thank you very much for your review, I´m glad the whole family had a great time in Argentina, I´ll resend your message to our guides that do a fantastic job in each destination. Thank you! All the best, Lucas
A fantastic trip with all the support we needed!
Argentina
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Mar 18 - Apr 1, 2022
Our specialist Lucas was fantastic. We have been planning this trip for over 8 months and he was able to help us narrow in on activities we wanted to do, and places we wanted to stay. We even threw in a date change. He was also available throughout our trip for updates and questions. Loved having the support.
Our local guides were also fantastic, Maxi in Buenos Aires and Carolina in Bariloche were very helpful, friendly and went above in beyond.
We had quite a few interactions with local... read more
Hola Dennis, first of all I´m super happy that you enjoyed your trip to Argentina. I want to thank you for trusting our services for your family trip. Thank you your for review and feedback. It helps us to improve and offer better services and programs for our guests. =) All the best, Lucas.
Lucas is the Best!
Argentina
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Mar 4 - Mar 18, 2022
I can't express enough what a great job that Lucas did for us on our amazing trip to Argentina. He planned a great trip for us, specifically tailored for our interests. That was not so easy because my interests and my wife's are not always the same, yet he developed a plan we both loved. Then, when my wife got covid 2 days into a 2 week trip, Lucas was extraordinary. He helped us deal with some of the complicated issues that brought on. Then he managed to help us replan the second week of... read more
Hello Darren, thank you for your nice words, I´m happy that you enjoyed our country and that everything went well. Send my greetings to Deborah, and I hope you return to South America in the future. All the best! =)
Patagonia & Iguazu
Argentina
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Mar 5 - Mar 19, 2022
Our guides Annahi, Vanessa, Carolina, Julia, and Tatiana were all excellent. The guide at Perito Moreno was OK (this was the day the driver & guide were late). The drivers were all excellent, except the driver from Newberry to Alvear palace (he just kept talking about musicians and bands). Our favorite activities were Victoria Island with the private boat and picnic, just perfect for us, the trek to Laguna Capri, and Estancia Cristina. Overall, the agents were very professional and... read more
Hello Matt, first of all we are super happy that you enjoyed your trip to Argentina. On behalf of Natalia and myself I want to thank you for trusting our services for your family trip, Thank you for your feedback, it helps us to continue improving in the search to create unique travel experiences.
All the best!