Now, since most of our clients are typically coming from the
 Northern climates during the months of September through
 April, it is wise to remember to pack for warm days, cool
 evenings and always bring an umbrella and sunblock. A hat
 or other head covering is reccommended as well a pair of
 comfortable walking shoes. If your feet are not happy, it is a
 safe bet that you will not be happy either.

 As far as recommended clothing, we suggest a bathing suit,
 thongs (the footwear!), a pair of jeans, a pair of shorts, a
 comfortable sweater or light jacket and both long and short
 sleeved shirts. For the men, a dinner jacket is recommended
 only if you plan on dining in a very upscale restaurant. For
 the ladies, a single, simple dress or skirt is always a nice
 addition. Please remember good walking shoes! Jewelry is
 up to you, but if you plan on indulging in some adventurous
 activities, think carefully about your choices. We can set you
 up with the best Adventure Tour Operators here in Chile.
 Some "other" operators may be less expensive, but it is
 usually because they use old, and sometimes faulty
 equipment. This is particularly true when river rafting
 and hiking the Volcano. Don't take chances with your life to
 save a buck!

 Chile and most of South America is very casual. Suits and
 ties are reserved for high level functions and business
 meetings only. Golf shirts are perfect as are khacki slacks, 
 nice shorts, etc.
 
 If you are conscious of sanitation issues, the places we will
 be visiting are ALL quite clean and well-supplied, but some
 public restrooms may not have toilet paper or paper towels. 
 No one seems to know what a tissue toilet seat cover looks
 like in S. America. We recommend that you travel with
 some hand wipes and small packets of tissues, for they DO
 come in very handy and you will probably need them.

 Chile, at least in all of the places we will visit is NOT to be
 regarded as a Third World country. Most of those Third World
 designations apply to parts of Mexico, Central America and
 other less well-developed countries. There are a few places
 in remote locations which may lack services but there are
 areas of the USA in which we would not consider either very
 well-developed, either!

 The water is safe to drink (although we do supply bottled
 water for all our guests). You will find the food service people
 practice excellent hygene. Filth is a reflextion of ignorance.
 The people of Chile are generally well-educated and quite
 clean. You will be pleasantly surprised to see the service
 stations along the Pan American Highway, for they are
 some of the cleanest we have seen anywhere in the world!

 We have never had any trouble with Montezuma's Revenge
 in the two years we have lived and traveled in this area, but
 we DO recommend you use common sense and don't eat
 anything that looks old, less than hygenic or which may be
 prepared by anyone who looks unclean. The health
 department does perform regular inspections and all
 restaurants are held to very high standards.

 Our most important job is to make sure you are happy,
 comfortable and that your needs are met at all times.
 PLEASE feel free to ask and we will do our best to
 accomodate your desires.

 Your safety is important. Please keep this in mind when
 booking or participating in "adventurous" activities, please
 follow your guide(s)' requests to the letter to ensure that
 your adventure will be a Kodak™ moment!