COMPANY NAME: ALTUE ACTIVE TRAVEL

FAX: +562 233 6799

WEBSITE: http://www.altue.com/ / http://www.seakayakchile.com/

E-MAIL: altue@chileoutdoors.com

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 22

GENERAL MANAGER: Cristina Sánchez

HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Santiago

Number of employees at this location: 5

BEST FEATURES OF OUR COMPANY:

Since 1980, ALTUE ACTIVE TRAVEL has been Chile’s pioneer in the presentation of nontraditional programs designed for tourist whose instincts tell them to avoid impersonal mass-market products at all cost. Our specialties have been the emotion-filled adventure of running classic whitewater rapids on the wild Bio-Bio River, and serene voyages by sea kayak through primeval scenery in the sparkling Andean Fjords of Northern Patagonia. A deep knowledge of the country and its people and with the confidence inspired by our years of experience, we are offering new destinations, not just for serious adventure enthusiasts but also for people who are simply seeking a great way to enjoy a memorable vacation. We emphasize a unique form of active travel blended with Chile’s traditional hospitality, made all the better by that special attention to detail for which ALTUE is so famous.

Our tours in Spanish and English, but also in French or German for some activities.

We own a Sea Kayak Center in northern Patagonia.

WE ARE PREPARED TO HANDLE:

• F.I.T.
• General Interest - Traditional Touring
• Hard Adventure
• Soft Adventure
• Special Interest - Educational
• Special Interest - Hobbyist

WE CAN PROVIDE (EQUIPMENT):

Different kind/size of transportation: cars, vans, minibuses, buses and 4WD, tents and full camping equipments. Sea Kayak Center and complete professional equipments, rafts and complete professional equipments. Communications.

ACTIVITY SPECIALITIES:

• Ecoturism
• Overlanding
• Trekking
• Sea kayaking
• Rafting
• Horseriding
• Mountaineering
• Cultural trips
• Multiactivities
• Traditional and Incoming Services.

GUIDE RESOURCES:

Francisco Valle: A native of Chile, Francisco is an accomplished bilingual guide with 22 years of experience. He is in charge of the operational branch of Altue, looking after the quality and safety of the different trips. During the summer, he is usually found in Chiloé Island (northern Patagonia), managing the Lake District activities in the Andean Fjords and the sea kayaking operation. He loves the serene spirit of sea kayaking, our traditional culture and its people. From May to September he is our tour leader for trips in South America.

Other bilingual expert guides: English, German or French speaking.