WHO ARE WE
A few words about the Agency: The idea of organizing, but especially of designing, trips cannot be invented! Even less so in Chile, a country over 4,300 kilometers long, nestled between the Andes Mountains to the east and the South Pacific Ocean to the west, boasting highly contrasting landscapes ranging from deserts and glaciers to forests...
It was a confluence of circumstances and Yann's willingness to seek new challenges that led to the creation of Chili Voyage in 2009.
Since then, thousands of travelers have entrusted us with the organization of their holidays in Chile and on the famous Easter Island!
The team is composed of French speakers, based in Santiago, Chile, in the Barrio de Las Condes, and includes no fewer than thirty guides and drivers affiliated with the agency, spread throughout the country.
Regularly scouting locations throughout Chile, the team pays close attention to its working relationships with local partners.
By knowing our contacts and their services inside and out, we can precisely meet our travelers' needs!
Our advisors will offer customized, tailor-made trips for French-speaking individuals or travel agencies eager to discover Chile at their own pace!
With a local presence, each team member takes care of their travelers throughout your stay.
Yann Michel – Founder of Chile Travel Agency and travel Designer
Leaving Paris at the age of 21 with a yearning for adventure, Yann embarked on the helicopter carrier Jeanne D'Arc, making stops in over twenty countries around the globe!
Back on dry land, he settled down again at a consulting firm and planned a round-the-world trip with a friend. The dream became a reality, and the two globetrotters crisscrossed the world for no less than 14 months! These journeys, rich in encounters and anecdotes, inspired Yann to set off again and launch himself into the tourism industry. He arrived in Ecuador with his backpack and took his first steps as a consultant and communications manager at an Ecuadorian travel agency in Quito. The adventure continued in Chile, where he became a tour guide. His perfect knowledge of the country and his passion for its history naturally led him to found Chili Voyage in 2009.Married to a Chilean woman and father of two boys, Yann has lived in Chile for over 15 years and continues his travels by creating them for you!
His favorite place: Torres del Paine National Park off-season, not only for its natural beauty, but also for the more abundant wildlife and the tranquility it offers.
Cécile RODRIGUEZ - Travel Designer
During her international business studies, Cécile spent nearly two and a half years in Latin America, between Chile, Mexico, and Argentina, completing several internships and university exchanges in these different countries.It was in 2009 that she first arrived in Chile to study for a year in the coastal city of Valparaiso. She took advantage of this year to travel throughout Chile and its neighboring countries. Cécile fell completely in love with Chile and is already dreaming of returning after finishing her studies!
Once she had her master's degree, she decided to fly to Santiago, where she has lived since 2013.
She joined the Chili-Voyage team in 2017, where she will share her extensive experience of the country to help you plan and prepare your next trip to Chile.
Her favorite experience: Discovering Torres del Paine National Park and its magnificent landscapes. Exploring the canyons of the Atacama Desert on horseback.
Sarah GIMENEZ - Travel Designer
Passionate about travel since a very young age, Sarah moved abroad immediately after finishing her tourism studies. Travel allowed her to broaden her horizons and constantly instilled in her a desire to learn and discover.Her first experience working for a destination management company in Thailand immediately confirmed that this was the career for her.
Of Spanish origin, she has always been drawn to Latin culture. Latin America and its countries full of contrasts immediately captivated her, so she decided to join the Chili Voyage team in 2018.
Sarah will share her knowledge with you and will understand and analyze your needs to create the trip of your dreams!
His favorite: The Carretera Austral, with its multicolored landscapes, fairytale villages accessible by footbridges, and an adventurous atmosphere with its dirt track, the only road available!
Chloé GIRARD - Travel Designer
“Because it would take a lifetime to know all its hidden corners, because it has everything, all climates, all landscapes. That's why I love Chile.”Chloé was born into a family with a restless spirit. She grew up in the countryside in a small village in southern Belgium.
In 2004, she gathered a few stuffed animals and embarked with her family for Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, where she spent part of her childhood. This was a time of family trips to the region: Senegal, Mali, Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, Ghana. As a teenager, she returned to Senegal to work on a construction project.
Back in Belgium, she began studying hotel management.
Her language learning involved stays in England and Spain.
Then she chose to do her final internship in Chile. Completely captivated by the vast landscapes and the warm hospitality of the Chilean people, she decided to return and settle there.
She worked for a year as a receptionist in a hostel in Santiago before joining the "Chile Voyage" team in 2019.
Her favorite place: the Lake District for its hot springs, its natural beauty, and its tranquility.