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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."

Lucas is part of the following groups: Patagonia Travel Agents, Argentina Travel Agents
Aerial view of Monte Fitz Roy and Las Vueltas River
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.

Elephant Seals Sleeping
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.

Argentina
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.

Argentina
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.

Argentina
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.

Argentina
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 | Dec 8 - Dec 16, 2022

Waverly
Waverly G.
Wright, FL | Reviewed on Jan 02, 2023

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

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.

Hotel Reviews
Lunajuim
El Chalten

The hotel lounge was nice but the rooms were very dated and not super cozie (felt more akin to a hostel). They also requested we leave our key at the front desk whenever we left, which we weren't super comfortable with. Staff were all very friendly though.

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Loi Suites Iguazu Hotel
Puerto Iguazú

The setting is beautiful! There was a good breakfast spread as well. Rooms were definitely starting to show age, but they were nice otherwise. The staff was very friendly and even helped arrange a taxi just for an item we left in the room after we had already been taken to the airport.

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Beautiful, but also far from town.
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Activity Reviews
Laguna de los Tres Trek
El Chalten

Our guide was great and kept the group at a comfort but necessary pace. The tour took a bit longer than anticipated, but would have been sooo much longer of we didn't have Lucas to keep us on schedule!

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Visiting the Argentine Waterfalls of Iguazu
Argentina

The falls are beautiful and impressive, but the crowds and our guide really detracted from sights for us. It was hard to get a scale of the falls since you are so close to them and don't see the whole expanse until the end. Our guide really rushed us through the park and didn't allow much time for pictures or watching the wildlife. He also took a literal roll-call every 30 minutes or so, so the whole tour felt very micro-managed. By far the best part of the day was the boat ride. Without the boat experience we would have been very disappointed.

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It was all very rushed and we would have liked a little more freedom to explore.
Food
No food provided and what was available in the park was expensive and just ok.
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The tour guide rushed us through and kept doing a roll call very frequently throughout the day. We felt treated more like irresponsible children.
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Iguazú Falls Great Adventure
Puerto Iguazu

This was by far the best part of visiting the falls! The tour was a little intense as they drive literally into the waterfall, but it was definitely exhilarating! You will be soaked, but dry off quickly in the heat.

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San Telmo Tango Show & Dinner
Buenos Aires

The show was nice and the food was pretty good. However, there wasn't much excitement or chemistry between the dancers. You could tell it was just another day on the job for them. The highlight was a section in the middle of the show were they show other, more traditional types of dances. The venue is beautiful.

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I wish the show felt more authentic or passionate.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Again, nothing was bad about the event, but none of the staff seemed to enjoy the job or dancing.
Transport
Our driver was almost an hour late and we didn't have a number to contact. The timing all worked out, but a phone number would have been helpful so we could have checked to make sure we weren't forgotten!
Biking the Heart of the City!
Buenos Aires

The bike tour was a great way to tour Buenos Aires...which is massive! We only saw a small portion of the City but were able to get a better sense of the areas. The guide was excellent with hand signals, and the pace and difficult level was perfect.

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The lunch stop was excellent! Way better than I expected based on a similar looking venues from back in the states.
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The Argentine Experience Dinner & More..
Buenos Aires

This was a wonderful, multi-part experience. We loved all aspects: the cocktail making, the empanada tutorial, and all the food. The staff were all wonderful and friendly.

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Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Reviewed on Jan 03, 2023

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 | Aug 16 - Aug 27, 2022

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Jesse R.
Iselin, NJ | Reviewed on Dec 09, 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

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 ran like clock work. We wanted to enjoy our honeymoon and not have to worry about details like how we would get from here to there: Lucas and KimKim provided that and we can thank you you guys enough. Thank you so much for the fantastic memories!

Hotel Reviews
Casa Sur Recoleta
Buenos Aires

Very nice hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend

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Xelena Hotel & Suites
El Calafate, Santa Cruz

Loved this hotel. Nice accommodations and really good food. Staff was awesome. Very helpful. Location was great and they provide a shuttle into town and back to hotel.

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Loi Suites Iguazu Hotel
Puerto Iguazú

Amazing hotel. So beautiful. Right in the jungle. Felt very authentic . Food was great. The suite we had was so cool. Spacious and fancy. They put the hot tub on for us . Loved everything about it

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Grace Cafayate
Cafayate

They had champagne for us when we arrived. They also upgraded us to a master suite for our honeymoon. So nice! Watched the sunrise on the back porch . Was so amazing and romantic. Resturant was great. Staff took care of us and this was my favorite hotel of the whole trip

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Asado Dinner at El Fogón
Buenos Aires

The best meal we had all trip

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Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Reviewed on Dec 12, 2022

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 | Nov 4 - Nov 10, 2022

Regina
Regina P.
Asheville, NC | Reviewed on Dec 01, 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

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, professionalism, and flexibility were superb!

Our trip provided us with comfortable stays at the Posada Verde Oliva and the Charming Luxury Lodge. We have very found memories of a cooking class and amazing meal at Casa del Visitante and of course Saint Julia wines. (FYI, best empanadas ever!) Our tour guide Fleur gave us the most educational, enjoyable day for a tour of Uco Valley Wine Country. We were then off to breathtaking Bariloche where we relaxed, hiked Cero Llao Llao, and kayaked the lakes of Patagonis (Lago Gutierrez). Lastly we enjoyed a historic tour of downtown Buenos Aires. It was absolutely a trip of a lifetime. Thanks to kimkim, Lucas, and our amazing guides for making this trip hassle free and fantastic!

Local specialist: Lucas Kambic
Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2022

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 | Apr 24 - May 3, 2022

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Adrian S.
Australia | Reviewed on May 06, 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

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 planned activities they have suggested amazing alternatives.
Lastly, Argentina has so many beautiful travel options to offer, from luxury travel to adventurous hikes or family vacation. It is such an amazing country as it is its people.
Totally recommended!

Hotel Review
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas
Foz do Iguacu

Excellent service, luxurious rooms and facilities, amazing food!

Activity Reviews
Trekking Cerro Bellavista
Bariloche

Thanks to Carlos and Monica for organising the best excursions even when the weather wasn’t behaving. We had an amazing time and we will totally come back!

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Explore the Argentine Falls
Puerto Iguazu

Thanks Pilar for such a beautiful journey through the national park and for taking care of use at anytime during the trip!

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Spirit of Glaciers
El Calafate

At first I was a bit hesitant about this experience but it was totally worth it to see the glaciers from up close and know a bit more about the national park. The food and service were excellent I recommend doing the private lounge experience!

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Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Reviewed on May 09, 2022

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 | Mar 18 - Apr 1, 2022

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Mary H.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Apr 09, 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.

Local specialist: Lucas Kambic
Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Reviewed on Apr 11, 2022

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 | Mar 18 - Apr 1, 2022

Dennis
Dennis H.
Portland, OR | Reviewed on Apr 02, 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

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 tour companies as well and each one of them acted professionally and were very friendly and helpful.
Knowing what we know now about Argentina, we might have made a few itinerary changes, such as more time in Buenos Aires, less time in Ushuaia, and putting boating, or vehicle based outings before our hiking/trekking outings. We really enjoyed each place. If we return to Argentina we will certainly contact Lucas.

Local specialist: Lucas Kambic
Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Reviewed on Jun 03, 2022

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 | Mar 4 - Mar 18, 2022

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Darren R.
Stamford, CT | Reviewed on Mar 28, 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

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 the trip so (post-quarantine) we were still able to enjoy this beautiful country. And he even managed to get us refunds for last minute cancellations. Just an overall amazing job by him.

Local specialist: Lucas Kambic
Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2022

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 | Mar 5 - Mar 19, 2022

Matt
Matt D.
Austin, TX | Reviewed on Mar 21, 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

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 responsive, and extremely thorough in preparation. In retrospect, we should have chosen later departures for some activities, since the kids liked to sleep late. The hotels were all excellent, with Loi Suites and Alvear Palace standing out. Of course, we loved Patagonia, the glaciers, and Iguazu!

Hotel Review
Alvear Palace Hotel
Buenos Aires

Very luxurious hotel in Recoleta

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Victoria Island Navigation & Trek
Bariloche

lovely island, quite empty the day we visited, with bbq on a deserted each

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Lucas
Lucas Kambic
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Reviewed on Mar 23, 2022

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!