Bonjour à tous,
Voila, voila, suite à de nombreuses demandes d'infos sur le forum, de nombreux échanges, j'ai finalement décidé de partir 45 jours en Amerique du Sud (Congés sans solde donc à prendre) et me faire une belle petite "ballade".
J'aimerais vous faire partager :
- L'itinéraire
- Le budget envisagé
Je suis à l'écoute de toutes vos remarques, vos conseils pour pouvoir finaliser les grosses mailles de voyage.
Je vous remercie donc tous pour vos remarques
Amicalement,
Itinéraire :
16-avr Paris - Lima
17-avr Perou - Lima
18-avr Perou - Lima
19-avr Perou - Nasca
20-avr Perou - Arequipa
21-avr Perou - Canion del colca
22-avr Perou - Canion del colca
23-avr Perou - Arequipa
24-avr Perou - Vol Arequipa - Cuzco
25-avr Perou - Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas
26-avr Perou - Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas
27-avr Perou - Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas
28-avr Perou - Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas
29-avr Perou - Cuzco - Puno en bus
30-avr Perou - Tiwanaku / Sillustani (à côté de Puno)
01-mai Perou - Copacabana, Lac titicaca, Isla del Sol
02-mai Bolivie - Copacabana, Lac titicaca, Isla del Sol
03-mai Bolivie - Copacabana, Puis direction La Paz
04-mai Bolivie - La Paz
05-mai Bolivie - La Paz
06-mai Bolivie - La Paz Bus de nuit entre La Paz et Oruro
07-mai Bolivie - Oruro
08-mai Bolivie - Potosi
09-mai Bolivie - Potosi
10-mai Bolivie - Sucre
11-mai Bolivie - Sucre
12-mai Bolivie - Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez
13-mai Bolivie - Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez
14-mai Bolivie - Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez
15-mai Bolivie - Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez
16-mai Bolivie - Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez (Fin du circuit à Tupiza)
17-mai Bolivie - Tupiza - Salta puis Vol Salta - Buenos Aires
18-mai Argentine - Buenos Aires
19-mai Argentine - Buenos Aires
20-mai Argentine - Buenos Aires
21-mai Argentine - Buenos Aires
22-mai Argentine - Buenos Aires
23-mai Vol Buenos Aires - Santiago
24-mai Chilie - Vol Santiago - Hango Roa (Ile de Pâques)
25-mai Ile de Pâques
26-mai Ile de Pâques
27-mai Ile de Pâques
28-mai Ile de Pâques
29-mai Chilie - Santiago du Chili Iles de Pâques / Santiago Vol Hango Roa - Santiago
30-mai Chilie - Santiago du Chili Santiago
31-mai Santiago du Chili - Paris
Budget :
Perou : 14 jours - 50€ par jour ==> 700€
Bolivie : 17 jours - 40€ par jour ==> 680€
Buenos Aires : 6 jours - 50€ par jour ==> 300€
Ile de Pâques : 4 jours - 90€ par jour ==> 360€ (dont 40€ de location de voiture par jour)
Santiago : 4 jours - 50€ par jour ==> 200€
Divers : 500€
Billet d'avion Transatlantique : 1000€ (tarif 8 mois à l'avance)
Vol : Arequipa - Cuzco (Lan Peru) : 100€ (tarif 8 mois à l'avance)
Vol : Salta - Buenos aires (Aer. Argentinas) : 100€ (tarif 8 mois à l'avance)
Vol : Buenos Aires - Santiago (Aer. Argentinas) : 55€ (tarif 8 mois à l'avance)
Vol : Santiago - Hango Roa (Aller - Retour) (Lan Peru) : 280€ (tarif 8 mois à l'avance)
Pour ton itinéraire au Pérou: seul pays que je connaisse en Amérique du Sud...
Fais attention à bien compter les trajets dans les premiers jours de ton voyage: lima - nazca, nazca - arequipa par exemple... (je ne me souviens plus des durées exactes mais ce n'est pas négligeable...).
De plus, les lignes de Nazca ne se visitent que le matin, donc peut être devrais-tu passer moins de temps à Lima?
Au niveau du budget, toujours pour le Pérou, en voyageant dans des petits hotels et en prenant l'avion lima-arequipa, puis canyon colca, puno, les iles du lac, cuzco et vallée sacrée, ayacucho, pisco, nazca, lima (en bus); ça nous a couté 700 euros pour 36 jours sur place. Donc, je pense que tu comptes large pour le Pérou, mais c'est peut être mieux de le prévoir!
pour le pérou Bolivie, ca me parait être un bon itininéraire... Il me semble que La Paz, c'est pas la peine de s'y attarder... Surtout quand on vient du lac titicaca: le choc du retour à la ville est assez violent😠. on y étis resté un jour, une nuit, et on avait filé faire la route de la mort en vélo... tu pars de La Paz (4400 m d'altitude) et tu descends dans les Yuncas, ou il y a pliens de champs de coca, à 1600 mètres d'altitude! tout ca dans une descente en VTT assez virtigineuse: sensation forte garantie. On était passée par une agence: yen a pleins qui proposent ca a la Paz.
Il me semble, qu' Puno, plutot que d'aller à Tiwanaku / Sillustani, si le temps t'es compté, va aux iles amantani et taquile qui sont les iles qui sont du coté blovien: elles sont magnifiques. Tu y rencontreras des des communauté d'hommes qui tricotent, et des communauté de femmes qui cultivent. Un souvenir inoubliables!
Sinon, le sud lipez est merveilleux aussi
un autre conseil: a Salta, dans ses environs, il y a une boucle qui se fait parait il en deux jours, nous avions mis une semaine, mais nous avions le temps, qui va a cachi, petite ville superbe au milieu de la vallée des fleurs (le camping municipal est extra), et à un autre nom de bled dont je ne me souviens plus le nom....
autre consel, mais il vient d'une nana qui n'est pas fan des grandes villes: Buenos Aires ne mérite pas autant de jours. Nous avions fini par la (après avoir commencé a lima comme toi) et avions regretté de pas être resté plus longtemps à Iguazu. C'est une grande ville.... si tu aime le foot, va voir un match au stade de la boca: ambiance assuré!!
ton voyage me fait réver.... moi je prépare l'Inde!
bon, la réponse de cécile me rassure, car pour mon itinéraire posté hier non plus, il n'y a pas foule, mais c'est compréhensible, on est les énièmes à demander des avis pour des itinéraires qui se ressemblent beaucoup, au final. donc le tien me rassure s'il semble faisable, car je fais a peu près le même dans un sens différent. le temps que tu passes au chili, moi ce sera chez les shipibos. bon voyage alors!
salut
si depuis la PAz tu peux aller direct a Potosi, sans t´arreter a Oruro, c´est pas plus mal... Oruro n´est pas exceptionnel, et tu peux comme ca rester une journee de plus a Tupiza... apres le tour de 4 jours dns le Salar, crois moi, tu vas apprecier!🙂
bon voyage
caro
Bonjour à tous,
J'ai fait quelques modifs concernant mon itinéraire.
Vos remarques sont les bienvenues ...
Suis je trop optimiste ? 😉
Merci beaucoup
(ce sera de mi avril à fin mai 2008)
J'ai des doutes concernant : La partie Lima - Arequipa en passant pas les Iles ballestas et Huacachina ... 🙁 Le trajet Cuzco - Lac Titicaca (coté Bolivie; je pense pas visiter le coté Peruvien) ... 🙁 Les 3 jours dans le NOA argentin, après le trip Salar et sud Lipez en Bolivie ... 🙁1 Peru Lima
2 Peru Lima
3 Peru Iles ballestas
4 Peru Ica - Huacachina
5 Peru Arequipa
6 Peru Arequipa
7 Peru Canion del colca
8 Peru Canion del colca
9 Peru Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas ** Vol Arequipa - Cuzco
10 Peru Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas
11 Peru Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas
12 Peru Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas
13 Peru Cuzco et la vallée sacrée des incas
14 Peru Cuzco - Puno 10h de bus : Cusco - Puno
15 Peru Puno - Lac Titicaca
16 Bolivia Lac titicaca, Isla del Sol - Copacabana
17 Bolivia Lac titicaca, Isla del Sol - Copacabana
18 Bolivia Lac titicaca, Isla del Sol - Copacabana
19 Bolivia La Paz
20 Bolivia La Paz
21 Bolivia La Paz Marché de Tarabuco
22 Bolivia Sucre ** Vol La Paz - Sucre
23 Bolivia Sucre
24 Bolivia Potosi
25 Bolivia Potosi
26 Bolivia Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez
27 Bolivia Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez
28 Bolivia Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez
29 Bolivia Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez
30 Bolivia Salar Uyuni et Sud Lipez ** Fin du circuit à Tupiza
31 Bolivia Tupiza - Villazon - Salta
32 Argentina NOA
33 Argentina NOA
34 Argentina NOA
35 Argentina Salta / Buenos aires ** Vol Salta - Buenos Aires
36 Argentina Buenos aires
37 Argentina Buenos aires
38 Argentina Buenos aires
39 Argentina Buenos aires
40 Argentina Buenos aires / Santiago ** Vol Buenos Aires - Santiago
41 Isla de Pascua Ile de Pâques ** Vol Santiago - Hango Roa
42 Isla de Pascua Iles de Pâques
43 Isla de Pascua Iles de Pâques
44 Isla de Pascua Iles de Pâques
45 Isla de Pascua Iles de Pâques / Santiago ** Vol Hango Roa - Santiago
46 Chile Santiago
47 Chile ** Vol Santiago / Paris
Bonjour à tous,
Il y a quelques temps, j'avais posté ce message concernant un itinéraire de 45 jours en Amerique du sud ..
Merci à tous pour vos reponses.
Je me rend compte que je vais peut etre supprimer l'ïle de Paques... certaines personnes m'ont dit que l'ile n'ets plus ce qu'elle etait..que ca ne vallait pas le coups ... et les billets de Santiago sont a 550€ ...
Alors je me posais la question : "Je vais ou à la place?"
Je pensais faire 3 jours vers les glaciers en Argentine (Moreno, Upsula ...) mais fin mai je pense pas que ce soit la bonne periode (d'autres personnes m'ont dit que ct pourtant pas mal, prix moins chers, moins de vent, moins de monde...) qu'en pensez vous?
Sinon je me disais aussi pkoi pas aller à Bogota 3/4 jours avant d'arriver à Lima (qui était la base de mon voyage).... vu que j'adore les grandes villes!!! et le vol Bogota-Lima est a 250€ environs ...
Si vous avez des idées, des conseils, des endroits ...inloupables (pour vous) que je n'aurais pas "vu"...
Hola! pourquoi tu ne resterais pas un peu plus en Argentine? a partir de buenos aires tu peux rejoindre rapidemment les chutes d'iguazu, ou la réserve de puerto madryn, ou aller dans la montagne et boire du vin a mendoza? de mendoza tu es a 8h de santiago...
Bon pas de bol, je t'avais fait une longue reponse et pouff ... disparut 😕
deja les transports au Perou, Ica / Nasca prends un taxi colectivo, tu y arriveras en 1h.
Nasca / Arequipa environ 12h, mais cela peut monter a 17 ... j'ai teste pour vous 😕 les transports au Perou, c'est pas le Perou si on est juste en temps.
La Bolivie, Oruro n'est certes pas la ville qui jusqu'a present m'a laisse un souvenir imperissable mais Cala Cala ou dimanche se terminait une fete religieuse qui a duree 1 mois et pour laquelle les gens etaient venus de tout le pays, le pueblo Espulturas et son eglise en adobe, le lago Poopo, les thermes, les marches ... ben ca vallait le passage meme si a la base j'y suis pas allee pour ca.
En Argentine reste un peu plus dans le NOA ou fait un saut a Iguazu, tu ne le regretteras pas ¡¡¡
De Salta si tu vas jusqu'a Cafayate et reviens via Cachi, Morinos etc .. c'est une route que tu n'oubliras pas 😎 Iguazu non plus si tu optes pour les chutes, n'y neglige pas non plus les mines de Wanda, les viveros, les petits musees (celui des pionniers est sympa).
Au Chili, plus au sud de Santiago la region des lacs et des volcans est une autre possibilite, l'ile de Chiloe aussi. Valparaiso et Vina del Mar par contre ... deux gros BOAFF ...
Bogota ... je privilegirai plus Cartagene vraiment splendide sa vieille cite pour qui aime les vieilles pierres et arch coloniale.
Budget, ca c'est toi qui decide, tu peux faire beaucoup moins cher ou beaucoup plus, c'est ton voyage a toi de le gerer.
Avec ca tu as largement de quoi prolonger ton conges sans solde ...
merci
Je connais Igassu
Puerto madryn en mai, pas top parait il, non?
Hola! pourquoi tu ne resterais pas un peu plus en Argentine? a partir de buenos aires tu peux rejoindre rapidemment les chutes d'iguazu, ou la réserve de puerto madryn, ou aller dans la montagne et boire du vin a mendoza? de mendoza tu es a 8h de santiago...
Merci en tout cas d'avoir pris le temps de me repondre
J'ai peur que le NOA seul, en se balladant en transport en commun ce ne soit pas top .. je me trompe peut etre.
La boucle ds le NOA Cafayate Cachi, Morinos peut se faire en combien de temps? on m'avait dit qu'il y avait une boucle qui se faisait en 3 jours qui etait pas mal...
Concernant Nasca je pense pas les faire
Faire Lima Arequipa en faisant une alte aux Iles ballestas puis Huacachina
Je pensais bogota parce que j'aime les villes qui bouillonnent ...
Je n'irais pas au chili, si je ne vais pas a L'ile de paques.
Merci
Bon pas de bol, je t'avais fait une longue reponse et pouff ... disparut 😕
deja les transports au Perou, Ica / Nasca prends un taxi colectivo, tu y arriveras en 1h.
Nasca / Arequipa environ 12h, mais cela peut monter a 17 ... j'ai teste pour vous 😕 les transports au Perou, c'est pas le Perou si on est juste en temps.
La Bolivie, Oruro n'est certes pas la ville qui jusqu'a present m'a laisse un souvenir imperissable mais Cala Cala ou dimanche se terminait une fete religieuse qui a duree 1 mois et pour laquelle les gens etaient venus de tout le pays, le pueblo Espulturas et son eglise en adobe, le lago Poopo, les thermes, les marches ... ben ca vallait le passage meme si a la base j'y suis pas allee pour ca.
En Argentine reste un peu plus dans le NOA ou fait un saut a Iguazu, tu ne le regretteras pas ¡¡¡
De Salta si tu vas jusqu'a Cafayate et reviens via Cachi, Morinos etc .. c'est une route que tu n'oubliras pas 😎 Iguazu non plus si tu optes pour les chutes, n'y neglige pas non plus les mines de Wanda, les viveros, les petits musees (celui des pionniers est sympa).
Au Chili, plus au sud de Santiago la region des lacs et des volcans est une autre possibilite, l'ile de Chiloe aussi. Valparaiso et Vina del Mar par contre ... deux gros BOAFF ...
Bogota ... je privilegirai plus Cartagene vraiment splendide sa vieille cite pour qui aime les vieilles pierres et arch coloniale.
Budget, ca c'est toi qui decide, tu peux faire beaucoup moins cher ou beaucoup plus, c'est ton voyage a toi de le gerer.
Avec ca tu as largement de quoi prolonger ton conges sans solde ...
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Je part pour le Pérou le 24 septembre (si j'obtiens finalement mon passeport), il s'agit de mon premier voyage! J'ai fait une liste des endroits que je veux…
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My partner and I are planning our 3-week trip to Ecuador for the summer of 2027. Yes, we’re getting a head start—we’re planning to visit the Galapagos Islands and want to make the most of our budget.
While researching online, I keep coming across ToutEquateur. Has anyone here used them before?
I’ve seen some interesting prices, especially for Amazon stays and Galapagos cruises, but I’m wondering if it’s worth booking through them or if I could get better deals by contacting lodges or boats directly (though I don’t speak much Spanish).
If you have any firsthand experiences to share, I’d love to hear them.
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to southern Chile in November. Here's our tentative itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago, then a flight the next day to Balmaceda where we'll pick up a rental car to reach Coyhaique.
Day 3: Walk in the Coyhaique National Reserve, then continue to Puerto Chacabuco. Return to Coyhaique for the second night.
Day 4: Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo for a hike in the national park. Continue to Puerto Tranquilo and stay there for 3 nights.
Day 5: Boat tour on Laguna San Rafael.
Day 6: Day trip to Monte San Valentin Glacier.
Day 7: Excursion to the Marble Chapels, then drive to Puerto Guadal. We'll stay there for 3 nights.
Day 8: Walk along Lago Carrera and return to Puerto Guadal.
Day 9: Rio Baker Valley and, if possible, a glacier excursion.
Day 10: Drive to Cochrane and hike in Tamango National Reserve. We'll stay 2 nights in Cochrane.
Day 11: Walk in the Chacabuco Valley.
Day 12: Drive to Caleta Tortel. We'll stay there for 2 nights.
Day 13: Cruise in the Rio Baker delta.
Day 14: Return to Cochrane.
Day 15: Return to Balmaceda in two stages.
Day 16: Continue the return journey.
Day 17: Return the rental car and head back to Santiago.
After this, we're also planning to explore northern Santiago. I'll post about that part once I have a clearer idea of the route.
What do you think of this itinerary? Is it doable in 17 days?
Thanks in advance for your tips and recommendations.
martine
Hi everyone! So happy to be back on this forum—it’s packed with such useful info! 🙂 My husband and I are planning a 2.5-week self-drive trip to Colombia at the end of the year, including some domestic flights. My first question is: is it possible, easy, and safe to do a road trip in Colombia?
Below is our draft itinerary (with questions at each stop):
29/11: France → Colombia. Overnight in Bogotá.
30/11: Exploring Bogotá: La Candelaria and Montserrate.
01/12: Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Drive to Zipaquirá (1.5 hrs) to visit the Salt Cathedral. Then drive to Villa de Leyva (3 hrs). Explore the town. Overnight in Villa de Leyva.
02/12: Return to Bogotá via Laguna de Guatavita (5 hrs). Is it worth the detour? Overnight in Bogotá.
03/12: Flight to Pereira. Drive to Salento. Overnight in Salento.
04/12: Cocora Valley (hike among the wax palms) followed by a drive around the area. Are there any waterfalls or other sights nearby?
05/12: Visit a coffee finca—any recommendations? Then explore the surroundings: Filandia, Manizales, waterfalls? Hot springs? Which ones?
06/12: Flight to Medellín.
07/12: Exploring Medellín: Centro, Plaza Botero, Comuna 13. How do you visit Comuna 13? Is it easy to get around Medellín? Metro? Buses?
08/12: Drive to Guatapé (2 hrs). Visit the town, stroll around the lake, then El Peñol. Overnight in Guatapé.
09/12: Return to Medellín.
10/12: Flight to Santa Marta. Drive to a hotel near Tayrona Park.
11/12: Tayrona—El Zaino entrance.
12/12: Tayrona—Palangana entrance, then Bahia Concha and Santa Marta. What do you think?
13/12: Drive to Minca (45 mins). Can we reach the village by car? Pozo Azul and Marinka waterfalls. Overnight in Minca (or back in Tayrona?).
14/12: Drive to Puerto Nao (5 hrs). Stop in Ciénaga on the way + boat tour in Nueva Venecia and/or Buena Vista? Not enough time? Overnight in Puerto Nao.
15/12: Exploring Cartagena: Centro, Getsemaní, the walls + La Boquilla if we have time.
16/12: La Boquilla (is it really worth it?) if we didn’t have time yesterday, then back to the beach.
17/12: Return to France.
So, what do you think? Is this doable, or should we tweak it? Thanks in advance for your invaluable feedback and tips! 🙂
Hi there, I’ll be in Brazil from December 10th to the end of February.
I’ve sketched out a rough itinerary but I’m not sure how to arrange it—considering the climate, year-end holidays, and Carnival.
Basically, I’m thinking of the Amazon, the Northeast coast with Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (but skipping Chapada Diamantina),
Ouro Preto, Paraty, and Ilha Grande—but no Rio visit.
Is this doable in 3 months?
Which direction should I take for this itinerary?
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, does anyone know the agency Ventura Travel Agency (not ventura travel)? After lots of research and quotes, it’s the only one offering Uyuni at a reasonable price while meeting all the criteria: transfer to the border, private-room accommodation, and a very fair rate. Other agencies or guides either offer shared rooms, no border transfer, or prices that are way too high. But I’d love to hear some reviews about this agency. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to Chile to visit the Atacama Desert and then head toward Putre, Lauca, Salar de Surire, etc.
Which would be the better time to go, April or November?
Is an SUV enough?
Looking forward to your tips!
Hi everyone, French travelers in Chile—what credit cards do you use for your various car rentals in the country? I’m traveling in September and was planning to switch my regular debit card (a VISA PREMIER in deferred debit mode) for the deposit guarantee.
My rentals are with Figal in Punta Arenas, Econautos in Arica, and Chilean Rent a Car in Temuco, and all of them want the deposit on a credit card. For me, deferred debit *should* work, but I’ve read comments saying the opposite.
How’s it actually working on the ground with these rental companies right now? Will a deferred debit card work, or not at all?
In France, banks don’t issue credit cards, right—or am I mistaken?
Hi everyone, is it still possible to travel in Ecuador outside the Amazon region? If so, do you have a reliable agency to recommend? All your recent experiences from the past few months would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much
Hi,
We’re heading to Buenos Aires for 3 days in November and would like to do a guided tour of a few neighborhoods. There are "free" tours, but none in French. Does anyone have a guide to recommend so we can really get to know the city beyond just the architecture?
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m desperately looking for info on the schedules and routes of (shared) boats to visit the islands of Lake Titicaca.
From what I’ve found, there’s a *combi* (bus) that leaves from Puno to go to Llachon. Where do you catch it? What are the schedules and frequency? Does it take about 1 hour?
Then in Llachon, you can take a boat to Amantani (45 min). Same question—where do you check for frequency and schedule?
After that, from Amantani, boats go to Taquile and then Uros. Do you have enough time to visit the islands between two boats? Frequency and schedule?
The goal is to do this tour independently (no agency) over 2 days. Thanks for any tips you might have!
I just got back from a trip to Bolivia and wow—what a wake-up call. It’s not the easiest country, but it’s absolutely stunning.
I started with Isla del Sol, perfect for easing into the altitude at a relaxed pace. Try to stay in the northern part of the island—it’s quieter and the views are insane. And the trout there? Unreal. Quick tip: bring cash in small bills; they almost never have change, and cards are rarely accepted.
Next up, La Paz. The city’s pretty wild, built in every direction. I did a few hikes in the area, including the famous Charquini Lagoon (the blue lake) at over 5,000 m—let’s just say I struggled 😅 but it was so beautiful it was totally worth it.
After that, I headed to Sajama. It’s cool, especially for the hot springs, and I stayed in Tomarapi. But honestly, if you’re short on time, you can skip it without too many regrets.
The highlight of the trip: the Salar. I did it starting from Tupiza, and I *highly* recommend going Tupiza → Uyuni. Way less crowded at the start and the landscapes are super varied. For the tour, I used SplitYourGuide to find a group, and it worked out great. Super handy for splitting costs and meeting people.
I wrapped up in Sucre—this city is gorgeous, all white, with such a chill vibe. And the salteñas + ice cream? Next level 😋
Bottom line: Bolivia’s a bit rough around the edges, sometimes exhausting (shoutout to the altitude), but it’s 1000% worth it.
If you’ve got questions or need tips, I’m happy to help!
Martin
I was planning to go to Réunion and stay in half-board accommodation with non-professionals, but it seems that’s not really the custom there—or maybe my budget isn’t big enough.
So, since I’ve already traveled around Ecuador and Peru, I’m now looking at Argentina, especially for its mountains (like the ones in Réunion that tempted me, even though—frustratingly—I could only admire them from below).
I plan to get around by bus and don’t know in advance where I’ll sleep, so I won’t book ahead. If I like a place, I might stay for several days.
I know that in Chile, it’s easy to find half-board accommodation, but what about in Argentina?
I’d like to stay with locals in half-board without it being a professional setup. I’m not sure if this is common practice there. It’s up to me to find someone willing to host me.
What do you think?
What would be a fair price (keeping in mind that 40 to 50 € is the max I can spend on accommodation, breakfast, and dinner)?
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Patagonia for three weeks in November, starting from Coyhaique in Chile.
We won’t have a car, and I’m struggling to find information about transportation options for a few parts of the itinerary we’d like to do:
1) From Perito Moreno (the town, near Los Antiguos), we’d like to travel down Ruta 40 to visit Perito Moreno National Park and then cross into Chile via the Paso Roballos (at the latitude of Bajo Caracoles) to reach the road to Cochrane. Without a car, it seems we’ll need to use private agencies to get to the national park—do you have any recommendations or suggestions? Also, does anyone know if it’s possible to cross into Chile via Paso Roballos (from Bajo Caracoles) without a rental car? That is, without having to go all the way down to El Chaltén or back up toward Perito Moreno/Los Antiguos, etc.?
2) The second stretch that seems a bit tricky (though still easier, in theory) is from Caleta Tortel to Villa O’Higgins on the Chilean side. Do we have to go back through Cochrane, or are there ways to get directly from Tortel to Villa O’Higgins?
3) Finally, we’d like to hike into Argentina (El Chaltén) from O’Higgins. Any recommendations for this? Do we need to go through an agency? What’s the estimated duration of the trek?
As you’ve probably gathered, we want to visit some off-the-beaten-path spots but don’t have a car, so we’re looking for the best possible compromises.
Thanks so much in advance for all your suggestions!
Thomas
Hi,
we’re planning a round trip from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, to Salta, Argentina, in two months. On the way there, we’ll take the northern route via Susques, Route 27, then 52. But for the return, we were thinking of taking the southern route via San Antonio de los Cobres, Route 51, then 23. Is it similar to the northern route in terms of road surface? How busy is it, and are there gas stations? Basically, should we be worried about doing it in an SUV that’s supposedly 4x4 but has regular road tires and no second spare wheel, obviously...
I’ve seen that we can stop over in San Antonio de los Cobres.
Thanks for your feedback.
Raf.
Hi,
we’ll be in Calama at the end of March 2026, and I’m looking for a reliable car rental there for a 7-day road trip to Salta, Argentina. But I’m struggling with the car rental agencies in Calama because the reviews can be scary. I saw Gyg, which has great ratings, but I’m a bit wary (5/5 from 59 reviews—either the guy’s amazing or it’s fake...), but I can’t find any recent reviews on VF in general.
For Punta Arenas, I booked with Dachelet and didn’t have any issues with email exchanges.
Thanks in advance.
Raf.
I’m planning the trip of my dreams for next November—Chile!
I’d love to get your thoughts on my potential itinerary. I know it’s a big investment in terms of both time and money, so every bit of feedback, suggestion, or info helps immensely. Thank you in advance!!
1-Flight to Santiago
2-Explore Santiago
3-Explore Santiago
4-Bus from STG to Valpo (2h) + visit Valparaíso + night in Viña
5-Visit Valparaíso + bus back to STG (2h)
6-Flight to Calama + bus to San Pedro + explore and acclimate in San Pedro + car rental in the afternoon (+Chaxa?)
7-(Very early) Valle del Arcoíris + Laguna Cejar + Valle de la Luna
Good evening,
We’d love to go in November to enjoy some beautiful beaches for about two weeks, preferably around Bahia, as November/December seems like a great time.
We’ve already traveled to Brazil several times and know the south of Rio as well as the region between São Luís and Fortaleza, and Chapada Diamantina...
What advice would you give us: the south with Itaparica, Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Barra Grande—or all four? Or maybe the north?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted!
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend?
Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding,
Cocora Valley,
Hiking,
Nearby villages.
Flight to
3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one.
Short night hike.
Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus.
Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback!
Have a great day!
Hi,
During an upcoming trip to Peru, we’ll have one day to explore around Arequipa (excluding Colca Canyon) with a car and driver.
We’ve got a few options:
- Toro Muerto petroglyphs and dinosaur footprints at Querulpa
- Ruta del Sillar and Quebrada de Culebrillas
We’re a group of 6 friends with an average age of 70, all mobile, and we’re planning a trip to Peru in September/October 2026. Below is an idea of what we’re looking for: a French-speaking guide, accommodation in 3-star hotels or homestays with comfort.
Duration: 16 to 20 days on-site.
Visit the main sites with immersion in the culture and way of life.
Which francophone agency in Peru would you recommend? Thanks
Hi there!
I’m putting together my itinerary for Brazil, looking for beautiful natural spots with wildlife, flora, and great hikes...
I’ve come across the Cananeia / Super Agui / Ilha do Mel region and the PETAR / Intervales / Alto Ribeira area.
Has anyone here been to these places? If so, do you have any recommendations for accommodations and activities?
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Olivier 🌍
I’ll be in ARICA in northern Chile at the end of May 2026 and want to get to TACNA.
Are there taxis, buses, or collectivos that run the border crossing route?
After that, bus to AREQUIPA (Peru): any bus company you’d recommend?
Hi there,
We’re spending 3 weeks in Brazil, arriving in São Paulo—a couple plus a teen—and we’ll have a rental car.
We especially love nature: hiking, wildlife watching, birds, etc.
We’re planning to wrap up with a week around Paraty and Ilha Grande.
We’re not really into visiting big cities like São Paulo or Rio unless you think we’d be missing out big time.
So we’ve got 2 weeks to explore the south/southwest region of São Paulo.
What do you recommend?
National parks? Off-the-beaten-path nature spots? Iguazu Falls?
Hi there,
Do you have any recommendations for comfortable accommodation in Leyva and Barichara? We're also looking for a guide to explore the areas around these two towns (parks, waterfalls, etc.).
Thanks for your tips!
I visited Colombia in January 2016 and I’m heading back from August 6th to 17th with the same airline to see how things have changed. Starting August 18th, I’ll continue with independent exploration. I prefer slow travel and enjoying places at my own pace.
Any tips—especially for getting around or must-see spots—are welcome!
Thu Aug 06. Fly Montreal to Bogotá 20:55-04:05+1 Air Canada
Fri Aug 07. Bogotá
Sat Aug 08. Bogotá
Sun Aug 09. Bogotá
Mon Aug 10. Fly Bogotá to Medellín
Tue Aug 11. Medellín - Explore Guatapé
Wed Aug 12. Comuna 8 & Hill of Values - PM Fly to Pereira
Thu Aug 13. Montenegro
Fri Aug 14. Salento - Cocora Valley
Sat Aug 15. Fly to Cartagena
Sun Aug 16. Explore Cartagena
Mon Aug 17. Explore Cartagena
Tue Aug 18. Fly Cartagena to Cali 12:20-14:55 Latam
Wed Aug 19. Cali
Thu Aug 20. Cali
Fri Aug 21. Cali
Sat Aug 22. Bus Cali to Popayán 09:00-13:00
Sun Aug 23. Popayán
Mon Aug 24. Popayán
Tue Aug 25. Popayán - Day trip to Silvia (Market Day)
Wed Aug 26. Overland Popayán to Tierradentro by public transportation 4h, 100km
Thu Aug 27. Tierradentro
Fri Aug 28. Tierradentro
Sat Aug 29. Overland Tierradentro to Garzón via La Plata
Sun Aug 30. Bus Garzón to San Agustín 10:30-13:00
Mon Aug 31. San Agustín
Tue Sep 01. San Agustín
Wed Sep 02. San Agustín
Thu Sep 03. San Agustín
Fri Sep 04. Overland San Agustín to Tatacoa Desert via Neiva
Sat Sep 05. Tatacoa Desert
Sun Sep 06. Fly to Bogotá via Neiva 16:00-17:00 Latam
Mon Sep 07. Bogotá
Tue Sep 08. Fly Bogotá to Montreal 09:00-16:30 Air Canada
Hi there,
Three years ago during a trip to Java (no, I didn’t post in the wrong forum!), I came across the address of former miners who had switched to “tourism” and organized nighttime ascents of the Kawah Ijen volcano and descents into the crater.
So I was thinking—maybe there are miners on the salt flats too, either former or still active, who do the same thing. If you’ve had an experience like this, I’d love any tips you can share.
Thanks in advance.
Hi there, since there isn’t much recent info on how to get to MP, I’d love to know if there have been any improvements to the "route" to Hydroelectrica. Is it feasible to drive there in February? And is it still possible to walk all the way to Aguas Calientes? I think I read somewhere that it’s no longer allowed??
Do you think I can buy Machu Picchu entrance tickets last-minute at that time of year, given the weather?
A group of friends and I are heading to Brazil in March 2019 and we’d love to attend the Carnival parade. I could really use your help because I’m struggling to find reviews for online ticket sellers for Carnival.
I came across rio-carnival—is this a reliable agency?
Do you have other agencies to recommend or experiences to share?
Any advice is welcome.
