Bonjour,
Nous allons partir cet été avec des amis (nous serons 6) effectuer le circuit classique du Sud Pérou. Les billets d’avion sont déjà pris, donc les dates ne sont plus flexibles, et nous sommes en train de finaliser notre itinéraire.
Je me suis tournée vers des agences locales pour nous concocter un tour plus privatif car à 6 ça ne reviens guère plus cher et moins d’organisation sur place que de louer une voiture et faire le circuit seul comme nous en avons l’habitude.
J’aurais besoin de vos avis, de vos suggestions, de vos remarques sur cet itinéraire avant de solliciter les agences pour un devis final :
J1 - Lundi 3 Août :
Vol Paris / Montréal / Lima
Arrivée 00h55 – Fin nuit Lima
J2 - Mardi 4 Août :
Visite Lima
Nuit Lima
J3 - Mercredi 5 Août :
Matin : bus Paracas (4h)
Après-midi : Parc National Paracas
Nuit Paracas
J4 - Jeudi 6 Août :
Matin : Excursion îles Ballestas (2h30)
Après-midi: Ica - Oasis Huacachina (buggy, sandboard)
Nuit Huacachina
J5 – Vendredi 7 Août :
Matin : Géoglyphes Palpa, Mirador lignes Nasca, Survol lignes Nasca
Après-midi : visite Chauchilla, Musée Antononi, aqueduc Cantalloc
Nuit bus couchette : départ 22h pour Arequipa (durée 10h)
J6 – Samedi 8 Août :
Visite Arequipa
Nuit Arequipa
J7 – Dimanche 9 Août :
Matin : Route pour Canyon de Colca (4h) – Réserve de Salinas et Aguada Blanca…
Après-midi : Acclimatation - Baignade sources d’eaux thermales
Nuit Chivay
J8 – Lundi 10 Août :
Matin : Belvédère Cruz del Condor, Choquetico, Maca, Achoma, Yanque
Après-midi : Bus pour Puno (6h) – Pampa Canahuas, Altiplano, Lagunillas
Nuit Puno
J9 – Mardi 11 Août :
Matin : Route pour péninsule de Capachica (2h)
Après-midi : Promenade sur la péninsule, visite de Llachon
Nuit chez l’habitant Llachon
J10 – Mercredi 12 Août :
Matin : Visite des îles Titinos
Après-midi : Visite de Taquile
Nuit Puno
J11 – Jeudi 13 Août :
Journée trajet en bus pour Cusco : Musée de Pucara, col de Raya, site de Raqchi, chapelle d’Andahuaylillas
Nuit Cusco
J12 – Vendredi 14 Août :
Matin : Visite Cusco
Après-midi : Saqsayhuaman, Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, Q’enko
Nuit Cusco
J13 – Samedi 15 Août :
Matin : Site de Moray, Salines de Maras
Après-midi : Forteresse d’Ollantaytambo – Train pour Aguas Calientes
Nuit Aguas Calientes
J14 – Dimanche 16 Août :
Visite Machu Picchu : Montée Huayna Picchu ? – Site Machu Picchu
Bus + Train pour Ollantaytambo
Nuit Ollantaytambo
J15 – Lundi 17 Août :
Matin : Descente à pied de l’Intihuatana vers Pisac (1h30) - Visite site de Pisac – Marché artisanal
Après-midi : Retour à Cusco
Nuit Cusco
J16 – Mardi 18 Août :
Journée montagne Vinicunca – Retour par Red Valley ?
Nuit Cusco
J17 – Mercredi 19 Août :
Journée randonnée Laguna Humantay ? Qui connait ?
Ou journée supplémentaire au canyon de Colca pour faire une randonnée ?? Laquelle ?
Nuit Cusco
J18 – Jeudi 20 Août :
Matin : Vol Cusco / Lima
Après-midi : Lima
J19 – Vendredi 21 Août :
Départ Lima 2h40 – Vol Lima / Montréal / Lyon
Je précise que la plupart du temps, nous aurons un véhicule privé avec chauffeur ce qui peut nous permettre plus de flexibilité.
Merci d’avance pour vos réponses,
Isabelle
Hi everyone,
We’re a group of 3 friends traveling from Salvador de Bahia to Belém in November for a month. To plan our route, I’d love some tips on the must-see spots. We’ll be traveling by bus and are mostly looking for nature, as well as pretty towns and villages.
Your advice will help us avoid missing too many great places. Thanks in advance to all of you!
Thierry
Hi there, we’ll have 15 days total, which means 13 days of travel on the ground. We’re planning to visit Brazil during the second half of July. I’m not naive enough to think we can see a huge chunk of Brazil in such a short time, so I’m focusing on a specific area to make it relaxed and enjoyable.
We’re flying out of Madrid. I was thinking of spending 3 or 4 days in Rio, 3 days in Iguazu (I initially thought one day would be enough, but I’ve read it’s highly recommended to visit the Argentine side as well), 3 or 4 days on Ilha Grande, and 3 days in Paraty. I’m not entirely sure about Ilha Grande in July, but I’m looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the sea (if the water’s good then).
I’ve noticed a lot of people fly into Madrid and return from São Paulo (or vice versa). What’s the advantage of that? It doesn’t seem problematic (based on Google Maps, though I’m no expert) to navigate from Rio. Is there a more efficient order for visits to minimize travel time?
As you can tell, I’m just starting to plan, but I’ll need to book the international flights soon. I’ll probably have more questions for those of you who are patient enough to help! ;)
Thanks!!
We’re flying out of Madrid. I was thinking of spending 3 or 4 days in Rio, 3 days in Iguazu (I initially thought one day would be enough, but I’ve read it’s highly recommended to visit the Argentine side as well), 3 or 4 days on Ilha Grande, and 3 days in Paraty. I’m not entirely sure about Ilha Grande in July, but I’m looking for a place to unwind and enjoy the sea (if the water’s good then).
I’ve noticed a lot of people fly into Madrid and return from São Paulo (or vice versa). What’s the advantage of that? It doesn’t seem problematic (based on Google Maps, though I’m no expert) to navigate from Rio. Is there a more efficient order for visits to minimize travel time?
As you can tell, I’m just starting to plan, but I’ll need to book the international flights soon. I’ll probably have more questions for those of you who are patient enough to help! ;)
Thanks!!
Bonsoir,
J'aimerai avoir un avis sur cet itinéraire prévu en février 2020 :
dimanche 9/02 arrivée 7H00 le matin visite RIO lundi10/02Visite de RIO mardi 11/02 Départ pour Salvador en avion 8 h 40 arrivée 10 h 45 mercredi 12/02 Visite de Salvador bus de nuit pour Lencois jeudi 3/02 Chapada Diamantina treck 3 jours vendredi 14/02 Chapada Diamantina samedi 15/02 Chapada Diamantina dimanche 16/02 Chapada Diamantina bus de nuit vers Salvador arrivée 4h30 lundi 17/02 retour à RIO en avion 6 h 20 Salvador arrivée + 2h00 à Rio ensuite bus pour Abraao +Ferry mardi 18/02 Ilha Grande mercredi 19/02 Ilha Grande jeudi 20/02 Paraty vendredi 21/02 Paraty samedi 22/02 Paraty dimanche 23/02 retour Paris à 16h30 de Rio (14h30 aéroport)
Je m'interroge le trajet qui commence le dimanche 16 /02 à 23h30 à Lencois et qui se termine le lendemain soir à Ilha Grande ; est il possible d'arriver par le bus le matin vers 4h30 et de prendre un avion à 6h30 ....à Salvador ?
Je vous remercie de votre aide et de vos remarques. Falbala
dimanche 9/02 arrivée 7H00 le matin visite RIO lundi10/02Visite de RIO mardi 11/02 Départ pour Salvador en avion 8 h 40 arrivée 10 h 45 mercredi 12/02 Visite de Salvador bus de nuit pour Lencois jeudi 3/02 Chapada Diamantina treck 3 jours vendredi 14/02 Chapada Diamantina samedi 15/02 Chapada Diamantina dimanche 16/02 Chapada Diamantina bus de nuit vers Salvador arrivée 4h30 lundi 17/02 retour à RIO en avion 6 h 20 Salvador arrivée + 2h00 à Rio ensuite bus pour Abraao +Ferry mardi 18/02 Ilha Grande mercredi 19/02 Ilha Grande jeudi 20/02 Paraty vendredi 21/02 Paraty samedi 22/02 Paraty dimanche 23/02 retour Paris à 16h30 de Rio (14h30 aéroport)
Je m'interroge le trajet qui commence le dimanche 16 /02 à 23h30 à Lencois et qui se termine le lendemain soir à Ilha Grande ; est il possible d'arriver par le bus le matin vers 4h30 et de prendre un avion à 6h30 ....à Salvador ?
Je vous remercie de votre aide et de vos remarques. Falbala
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 🌍
Hi there, I’m not really into architecture, but I’ve always wanted to visit Brasília to see what a modern city built from scratch looks like, and I thought not many people lived there. After doing some research, I realize the city is actually quite crowded. As I’m planning my trip to Brazil, people keep telling me not to go, that I’ll be disappointed and it’s a waste of time.
For those of you who’ve been to Brasília, what do you think? Thanks for your replies. Anne
For those of you who’ve been to Brasília, what do you think? Thanks for your replies. Anne
Hello,
We’re leaving on February 19th for 13 days in the Northeast of Brazil, with my husband and our two kids (19 and 17). Here’s our itinerary: We’ll arrive in Fortaleza and stay in a guesthouse for 3 nights. Then we’ll hit the road with a private driver, heading to Pipa via the beach of Ponta do Mel, passing through Galinhos, São Miguel, and Natal.
Do you think this is a good itinerary?
Initially, I was planning to go from São Luís to Fortaleza (Lençóis Maranhenses...), but I was advised against it since it’s not really the season and the dunes and lagoons would’ve been empty. I can’t change the itinerary now, but I’m a bit worried I’ll be less impressed by this one. I’d love to know if it’s still worth it?
Thanks in advance!
We’re leaving on February 19th for 13 days in the Northeast of Brazil, with my husband and our two kids (19 and 17). Here’s our itinerary: We’ll arrive in Fortaleza and stay in a guesthouse for 3 nights. Then we’ll hit the road with a private driver, heading to Pipa via the beach of Ponta do Mel, passing through Galinhos, São Miguel, and Natal.
Do you think this is a good itinerary?
Initially, I was planning to go from São Luís to Fortaleza (Lençóis Maranhenses...), but I was advised against it since it’s not really the season and the dunes and lagoons would’ve been empty. I can’t change the itinerary now, but I’m a bit worried I’ll be less impressed by this one. I’d love to know if it’s still worth it?
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
I’d love to get your thoughts on the itinerary we’re planning for this summer (August) with our three older teens. We’ve booked our round-trip flight from Lyon to Rio. Originally, we were thinking of heading down to Paraty / Ilha Grande... but after checking, the water temperature seems a bit too cool, so we’d prefer to go to Bahia state for a bit more warmth. Our interests: discovering the people and cities, enjoying the beach and relaxation, a few short hikes, etc.
What do you think of this itinerary? Too much time lost in transit?
Day Stop J1 Flight J2 Early morning arrival in Rio J3 Rio J4 Rio J5 Rio J6 Flight to Foz do Iguaçu J7 Foz do Iguaçu J8 Foz do Iguaçu J9 Flight to Salvador J10 Salvador J11 Salvador J12 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J13 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J14 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J15 Ilha de Boipeba J16 Ilha de Boipeba J17 Ilha de Boipeba J18 Ilha de Boipeba to Salvador J19 Salvador to Rio J20 Flight J21 Arrival in France Thanks so much for your help!!!! Flo
I’d love to get your thoughts on the itinerary we’re planning for this summer (August) with our three older teens. We’ve booked our round-trip flight from Lyon to Rio. Originally, we were thinking of heading down to Paraty / Ilha Grande... but after checking, the water temperature seems a bit too cool, so we’d prefer to go to Bahia state for a bit more warmth. Our interests: discovering the people and cities, enjoying the beach and relaxation, a few short hikes, etc.
What do you think of this itinerary? Too much time lost in transit?
Day Stop J1 Flight J2 Early morning arrival in Rio J3 Rio J4 Rio J5 Rio J6 Flight to Foz do Iguaçu J7 Foz do Iguaçu J8 Foz do Iguaçu J9 Flight to Salvador J10 Salvador J11 Salvador J12 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J13 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J14 Ilha de Tinharé: Morro de São Paulo J15 Ilha de Boipeba J16 Ilha de Boipeba J17 Ilha de Boipeba J18 Ilha de Boipeba to Salvador J19 Salvador to Rio J20 Flight J21 Arrival in France Thanks so much for your help!!!! Flo
Hello,
We’re planning our first trip to Brazil from October 10 to November 7, 2025.
We’re a couple traveling with light backpacks using local transport.
Here’s our planned route:
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro, 5 days,
Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, Belo Horizonte, 7 days,
Flight from Belo Horizonte to Recife,
Recife, Olinda, 4 days,
Maceió, Penedo, 3 days,
Aracaju, 3 days,
Salvador de Bahia and surrounding areas, 5 days
Departure from Salvador de Bahia to Paris
Thanks in advance for any feedback you can share!
Of course, everything is flexible except for our arrival in Rio and departure from Salvador de Bahia.
Could you also recommend a neighborhood to stay in Rio? Alod
Thanks in advance for any feedback you can share!
Of course, everything is flexible except for our arrival in Rio and departure from Salvador de Bahia.
Could you also recommend a neighborhood to stay in Rio? Alod
Hi everyone,
Next April, I’m planning a trip (the 1st) to Brazil. I’ll have 12 days there (not counting the 13th day for the return). I’ll arrive on 22/04 in the early evening in Rio de Janeiro. The return flight is from São Paulo on 04/05 in the afternoon. I know 12 days is very little for such a big country, which is why I’ll focus on a relatively small area: the southeast (though "small" is relative!). I’ve started mapping out the main stops for my trip, which would be: - Rio de Janeiro: 4 to 5 days? - Ilha Grande and maybe Paraty: 2 to 3 days - Iguazu Falls: Brazilian and Argentinian sides: 2 days - São Paulo: 1 to 2 days
What do you think? Is this reasonable? There are about 250/260 km between Rio and Paraty. I’d like to make the trip by rental car. What do you think? A car is definitely much more practical and faster than the bus. 12/13 days is short—I can’t afford to lose too much time in transit. To get to Ilha Grande, I understand there’s a ferry that shuttles between the mainland and the island. From which city can you take the ferry? Mangaratiba? Conceição de Jacareí? Angra dos Reis? If I arrive by rental car, where can I park it? I think cars are banned on the island, right? That’s where I’m at with my planning. So many questions! 😕 A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to read my post and shares their valuable tips! 🙂
Next April, I’m planning a trip (the 1st) to Brazil. I’ll have 12 days there (not counting the 13th day for the return). I’ll arrive on 22/04 in the early evening in Rio de Janeiro. The return flight is from São Paulo on 04/05 in the afternoon. I know 12 days is very little for such a big country, which is why I’ll focus on a relatively small area: the southeast (though "small" is relative!). I’ve started mapping out the main stops for my trip, which would be: - Rio de Janeiro: 4 to 5 days? - Ilha Grande and maybe Paraty: 2 to 3 days - Iguazu Falls: Brazilian and Argentinian sides: 2 days - São Paulo: 1 to 2 days
What do you think? Is this reasonable? There are about 250/260 km between Rio and Paraty. I’d like to make the trip by rental car. What do you think? A car is definitely much more practical and faster than the bus. 12/13 days is short—I can’t afford to lose too much time in transit. To get to Ilha Grande, I understand there’s a ferry that shuttles between the mainland and the island. From which city can you take the ferry? Mangaratiba? Conceição de Jacareí? Angra dos Reis? If I arrive by rental car, where can I park it? I think cars are banned on the island, right? That’s where I’m at with my planning. So many questions! 😕 A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to read my post and shares their valuable tips! 🙂
Bonjour, jen suis a planifier mon itinéraire pour le Brésil en février 2020. Il se trouve que le carnaval aura lieu pendant ces dates.... mais logistiquement...Je serais ailleurs qu'à rio pendant ces dates. Selon votre opinion, est ce que je devrais ajuster mes déplacements en fonction du festival ou je peux aussi en profiter dans une autre ville?
Hi everyone,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Brazil in October for 15 to 20 days. I spent some time in Brazil years ago while collaborating with the University of Lavras (MG). Now, I’d love to introduce my partner to the country. My initial plan is Rio (4 days), Bahia—which I’ve never visited—(4 days), Belo Horizonte to catch up with old friends and explore the surrounding areas (Tiradentes and Ouro Preto), then... and back. I’m really counting on your advice to help shape this trip. We’re not backpackers anymore!
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Serge Rambal - Montpellier
Hi,
We’re considering a discovery trip to Brazil in summer 2025 for a maximum of 3 weeks, transport included.
Since the must-see sites are very far apart, we’ve selected the ones that seemed the most spectacular and have little or no equivalent elsewhere in the world.
Here’s what we’re thinking:
Outbound: 1 day Paris → São Paulo
Iguaçu: 2 days
Transfer: 1 day via São Paulo or Rio and São Luís
Lençóis National Park: 3 days
Transfer: 1 day via São Luís
Salvador de Bahia: 2 days
Transfer: 1 day via Rio
Rio: 4 days
Return: 1 day
What do you think?
I was thinking of adding a stop that’s easily accessible without flying from one of the places above. Ilha Grande? Tinharé Island? Any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Virginie
Good evening,
We're leaving from January 26 to February 7 with our two kids, aged 23 and 27. I'm hoping to visit Iguazu, Rio, Ilha Grande, or Cabo Frio. I have a few questions.
- Should we visit Rio with a guide, considering we want to explore favelas and hike to reach the main sites? And how many days should we plan for it?
- How many days for Ilha Grande, and is the weather favorable during this period? Is it a must-see?
- What do you think of Cabo Frio?
In terms of organization, is it better to visit Iguazu at the beginning, middle, or end of our stay, departing from São Paulo or Rio? We haven’t bought our flight tickets yet, so I can arrange to arrive or depart from Rio/São Paulo.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and opinions!
Bonjour tout le monde,
Nous voila repartis pour une nouvelle aventure. Nous nous attaquons cette fois au continent sud américain. Une première pour madame, comme pour moi.
Les billets sont déjà achetés (prix canons sur Lufthansa). Du 24/05 au 11/06/20 soit 18 jours sur place. Arrivée RIO => départ Sao Paulo.
Les conseils sont les bienvenus, nous sommes un jeune couple dans la trentaine. Nous sommes intéressés par la nature, les découvertes mais sans pour autant mettre de côté les villes. Bref nous ne sommes pas trop difficiles.
Voici notre ébauche d'itinéraire :
Dimanche 24/05 : départ Bruxelles Lundi 25/05 : arrivée Rio 05.30 hrs / nuit Rio Mardi 26/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Mercredi 27/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Jeudi 28/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Vendredi 29/05 : route en bus + ferry => ilha grande / nuit Ihla grande Samedi 30/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Dimanche 31/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Lundi 01/06 : => ferry + bus paraty / nuit paraty Mardi 02/06 : Paraty / nuit paraty Mercredi 03/06 : => SP vol => Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Jeudi 04/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Vendredi 05/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Samedi 06/06 : vol => Salvador / nuit Salvador Dimanche 07/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Lundi 08/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mardi 09/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mercredi 10/06 : Sao Paulo / nuit SP Jeudi 11/06 : Sao Paulo => 18.10 hrs vol Bruxelles Vendredi 12/06 : retour Bruxelles
Seuls les billets internationaux sont achetés, ni les vols internes ni les logements ne sont réservés.
Merci à ceux qui me liront... et encore plus à ceux qui me conseilleront
Quentin
Les billets sont déjà achetés (prix canons sur Lufthansa). Du 24/05 au 11/06/20 soit 18 jours sur place. Arrivée RIO => départ Sao Paulo.
Les conseils sont les bienvenus, nous sommes un jeune couple dans la trentaine. Nous sommes intéressés par la nature, les découvertes mais sans pour autant mettre de côté les villes. Bref nous ne sommes pas trop difficiles.
Voici notre ébauche d'itinéraire :
Dimanche 24/05 : départ Bruxelles Lundi 25/05 : arrivée Rio 05.30 hrs / nuit Rio Mardi 26/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Mercredi 27/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Jeudi 28/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Vendredi 29/05 : route en bus + ferry => ilha grande / nuit Ihla grande Samedi 30/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Dimanche 31/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Lundi 01/06 : => ferry + bus paraty / nuit paraty Mardi 02/06 : Paraty / nuit paraty Mercredi 03/06 : => SP vol => Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Jeudi 04/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Vendredi 05/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Samedi 06/06 : vol => Salvador / nuit Salvador Dimanche 07/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Lundi 08/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mardi 09/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mercredi 10/06 : Sao Paulo / nuit SP Jeudi 11/06 : Sao Paulo => 18.10 hrs vol Bruxelles Vendredi 12/06 : retour Bruxelles
Seuls les billets internationaux sont achetés, ni les vols internes ni les logements ne sont réservés.
Merci à ceux qui me liront... et encore plus à ceux qui me conseilleront
Quentin
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!
Bonjour, je souhaite faire un voyage en mode sac a dos low cost, et si possible sans devoir réserver mes auberges de jeunesse en avance. Ma seule certitude est de faire un itinéraire qui passe par Rio et les chutes igaçu. Croyez-vous le tout possible et quel sont les meilleurs mois pour entreprendre ce genre de voyage sans aucune réservation d'avance? Je compte partir un mois et demi.
Merci d'avance!
Merci d'avance!
Hello,
How good it feels to be back on this forum!!!!
Today, we started looking into traveling in April 2026, either to Chile or Argentina. It’s our first trip to South America. I’ve only been to French Guiana once, about ten years ago, for the space center. In recent years, we’ve usually gone to Asia during the spring holidays.
Based on the flight tickets I’ve found, two arrival and departure options are available: - Arriving in Buenos Aires and departing from Salvador de Bahia. - Arriving in Santiago, Chile, and still departing from Salvador de Bahia.
We’re considering flying business class on the outbound flight so we arrive a bit more rested. The travel class might influence our choice between itinerary A or B.
We’d like to spend two days at Iguazu Falls (both the Argentine and Brazilian sides), which explains the departure from Brazil.
Initially, we thought about arriving in Buenos Aires and staying in Argentina before heading to Iguazu. However, the itinerary forces us to go back through Buenos Aires.
We love nature. The El Calafate region seems to offer beautiful, easily accessible landscapes. Maybe there’s another area we should prioritize.
Here are two itineraries—what do you think? I know it’s short, but we can’t add any more days. We’ll have to make it work.
Option A: D1(Sat): Flight from France to Buenos Aires – arrival at 9:55 PM. D2(Sun): Visit Buenos Aires D3(Mon): Visit Buenos Aires. D4(Tue): Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate – 3.5-hour flight – arrival around midday. D4(Tue) – until D11(Tue) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D11(Tue): Flight to Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
This itinerary forces us to pass through Buenos Aires twice.
Option B: D0(Fri): Flight from France to Santiago, Chile – departure at 11:20 PM from CDG. D1(Sat): Arrival at 7:45 AM in Santiago, Chile – hotel + city visit. D2(Sun): Visit Santiago, Chile D3(Mon): Departure for Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, or El Calafate – to be decided. There’s about a 3-hour flight. We need to check the drop-off fees if we pick up the car in Chile and return it in Argentina – see ADEL RENT A CAR. D3(Mon) – until D10(Mon) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D10(Mon): 3.5-hour flight + visit Buenos Aires. D11(Tue): Visit Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
The end of the itinerary is the same. This option avoids passing through Buenos Aires twice. Thanks for your feedback.
Today, we started looking into traveling in April 2026, either to Chile or Argentina. It’s our first trip to South America. I’ve only been to French Guiana once, about ten years ago, for the space center. In recent years, we’ve usually gone to Asia during the spring holidays.
Based on the flight tickets I’ve found, two arrival and departure options are available: - Arriving in Buenos Aires and departing from Salvador de Bahia. - Arriving in Santiago, Chile, and still departing from Salvador de Bahia.
We’re considering flying business class on the outbound flight so we arrive a bit more rested. The travel class might influence our choice between itinerary A or B.
We’d like to spend two days at Iguazu Falls (both the Argentine and Brazilian sides), which explains the departure from Brazil.
Initially, we thought about arriving in Buenos Aires and staying in Argentina before heading to Iguazu. However, the itinerary forces us to go back through Buenos Aires.
We love nature. The El Calafate region seems to offer beautiful, easily accessible landscapes. Maybe there’s another area we should prioritize.
Here are two itineraries—what do you think? I know it’s short, but we can’t add any more days. We’ll have to make it work.
Option A: D1(Sat): Flight from France to Buenos Aires – arrival at 9:55 PM. D2(Sun): Visit Buenos Aires D3(Mon): Visit Buenos Aires. D4(Tue): Flight from Buenos Aires to El Calafate – 3.5-hour flight – arrival around midday. D4(Tue) – until D11(Tue) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D11(Tue): Flight to Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
This itinerary forces us to pass through Buenos Aires twice.
Option B: D0(Fri): Flight from France to Santiago, Chile – departure at 11:20 PM from CDG. D1(Sat): Arrival at 7:45 AM in Santiago, Chile – hotel + city visit. D2(Sun): Visit Santiago, Chile D3(Mon): Departure for Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, or El Calafate – to be decided. There’s about a 3-hour flight. We need to check the drop-off fees if we pick up the car in Chile and return it in Argentina – see ADEL RENT A CAR. D3(Mon) – until D10(Mon) – visit the El Calafate region: El Calafate / 121km / El Chaltén / 12km / Mount Fitz Roy / 4km / Cerro Torre Mountain / 132km / Perito Moreno Glacier / 57km / El Calafate. D10(Mon): 3.5-hour flight + visit Buenos Aires. D11(Tue): Visit Buenos Aires D12(Wed): Morning flight to Iguazu (Argentine side) – flight at 6:40 AM or 8:10 AM – 2-hour flight. D13(Thu): Half-day on the Brazilian side – flight around 7:00 PM to Salvador de Bahia. D14(Fri): Visit Salvador de Bahia (downtown) D15(Sat): Morning visit + midday departure for the airport – flight at 5:45 PM from Salvador de Bahia D16(Sun): Arrival in France.
The end of the itinerary is the same. This option avoids passing through Buenos Aires twice. Thanks for your feedback.
Bonjour je recherche des renseignements sur ce trajet:
Le pont entre Oyapock et la ville opposée est-il désormais ouvert ?
Quelle compagnie de bus choisir pour le trajet Oiapoque Macapa ?
Que pensez vous d'un séjour de quelques jours à Oiapoque ? La ville , ses environs, le fleuve....
Macapa présente t-elle un intérêt ?
Je recherche des activités simples , et surtout de m, imprégner un peu de la vie dans de petites ou moyennes villes Bésilliennes.
Merci à l, avance.
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,
We’re making a family dream come true: spending a month in Brazil from July 19 to August 20. We’ll land in Rio and spend 6 days there (we’ve finalized a home exchange for a lovely apartment in the Copacabana neighborhood). After that, we’re heading to Minas Gerais by rental car for 11 days (Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, and the Inhotim Institute), then the Costa Verde, and finally 2 days in São Paulo.
We’ll be traveling with our three kids, ages 17, 14, and 9, who are real travelers and good hikers. Goes hand in hand, right? 😄
For now, we’ve planned to visit Ilha Grande (4 days) and then Paraty and its surroundings (3 days). What do you think? Ilha Grande appealed to us for its hikes and beaches, but couldn’t we do that along Paraty’s coast? I’ve read mixed reviews about Ilha Grande...
Thanks for your tips, opinions, and anything else! !
We’re making a family dream come true: spending a month in Brazil from July 19 to August 20. We’ll land in Rio and spend 6 days there (we’ve finalized a home exchange for a lovely apartment in the Copacabana neighborhood). After that, we’re heading to Minas Gerais by rental car for 11 days (Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, and the Inhotim Institute), then the Costa Verde, and finally 2 days in São Paulo.
We’ll be traveling with our three kids, ages 17, 14, and 9, who are real travelers and good hikers. Goes hand in hand, right? 😄
For now, we’ve planned to visit Ilha Grande (4 days) and then Paraty and its surroundings (3 days). What do you think? Ilha Grande appealed to us for its hikes and beaches, but couldn’t we do that along Paraty’s coast? I’ve read mixed reviews about Ilha Grande...
Thanks for your tips, opinions, and anything else! !
hi,
We’re planning a trip to Brazil in March 2026, just the two of us, for 10 days without using an agency. Rio, the falls, and Bahia too. How can we get around there? Train? Car rental? Plane? Are the roads easy to drive on? Is Rio safe to explore on our own? We’d love any travel journals with ideas for places to see, as well as books to help us plan the whole trip. Thanks in advance for all your tips! See you soon, cheers
We’re planning a trip to Brazil in March 2026, just the two of us, for 10 days without using an agency. Rio, the falls, and Bahia too. How can we get around there? Train? Car rental? Plane? Are the roads easy to drive on? Is Rio safe to explore on our own? We’d love any travel journals with ideas for places to see, as well as books to help us plan the whole trip. Thanks in advance for all your tips! See you soon, cheers
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Brazil in October and decided to go through an agency to organize our itinerary. I asked two agencies to put together a circuit with transfers, hotels, organized visits, and one domestic flight. I don’t speak Spanish or Portuguese. 6 nights in Rio 3 nights on Ilha Grande 3 nights in Paraty Domestic flight to Salvador for 3 nights 3 nights in Morro de São Paulo 1 night in Salvador before flying back to France. For this itinerary, I’m going with Tourlane, but I’m still waiting on the second quote from Comptoir des Voyages. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the itinerary and especially on these agencies—thanks for any feedback! 😊
I’m planning a trip to Brazil in October and decided to go through an agency to organize our itinerary. I asked two agencies to put together a circuit with transfers, hotels, organized visits, and one domestic flight. I don’t speak Spanish or Portuguese. 6 nights in Rio 3 nights on Ilha Grande 3 nights in Paraty Domestic flight to Salvador for 3 nights 3 nights in Morro de São Paulo 1 night in Salvador before flying back to France. For this itinerary, I’m going with Tourlane, but I’m still waiting on the second quote from Comptoir des Voyages. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the itinerary and especially on these agencies—thanks for any feedback! 😊
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?
Thanks in advance for all your tips!
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?
Thanks in advance for all your tips!
Bonjour. Nous partons à deux au Pérou en juillet pour trois semaines. Je vous soumets un projet d'itinéraires. J'ai bien compris que les heures de bus sont nombreuses et que l'altitude est à appréhender sérieusement. C'est pour cela que je sollicite vos avis. Vos retours me seront certainement très utiles alors n'hésitez pas.
Arrivée à Lima puis bus pour Arequipa.
J1 Arequipa J2 Route pour Yanque J3 Yanque, rando à la journée. J4 Retour vers Chivay et route pour Puno. J5 Puno. Nous resterions près du Lac durant quelques jours.
J8 Route pour Cusco. Nous y resterions encore quelques nuits avec des journées dans la vallée, pour visiter la ville et nous rendre à Vinicunca.
J12 Trek su Salkantay
J16 Vol pour Lima (tôt) puis bus pour Huaraz ou à proximité.
Nous resterions dans la cordelière blanche pour quelques randonnées.
J21) Bus pour Lima puis retour.
Est-ce envisageable sans être trop « speed » ? Nous voulons visiter mais à un rythme permettant d'apprécier les paysages.
Arrivée à Lima puis bus pour Arequipa.
J1 Arequipa J2 Route pour Yanque J3 Yanque, rando à la journée. J4 Retour vers Chivay et route pour Puno. J5 Puno. Nous resterions près du Lac durant quelques jours.
J8 Route pour Cusco. Nous y resterions encore quelques nuits avec des journées dans la vallée, pour visiter la ville et nous rendre à Vinicunca.
J12 Trek su Salkantay
J16 Vol pour Lima (tôt) puis bus pour Huaraz ou à proximité.
Nous resterions dans la cordelière blanche pour quelques randonnées.
J21) Bus pour Lima puis retour.
Est-ce envisageable sans être trop « speed » ? Nous voulons visiter mais à un rythme permettant d'apprécier les paysages.
Bonjour a tous,
J'aimerais avoir votre avis sur cet itinéraire:
-Samedi 05/09: Arrivé a Lima -Dimanche 06/09: Vol le matin Lima - Cusco -Lundi 07/09: visite de Cusco -Mardi 08/09: Trajet en bus pour Agua Caliente -Mercredi 09/09: Visite Machu Picchu le matin et retour en train pour Cusco -Jeudi 10/09: rien de prévu pour le moment -Vendredi 11/09: idem -Samedi 12/09: idem -Dimanche 13/09: Rainbow Mountain -Lundi 14/09: vol Cusco - Lima -Mardi 15/09: trajet Lima - Huaraz -Mercredi 16/09: Huaraz -Jeudi 17/09: Glacier Pastoruri -Vendredi 18/09: Laguna Churup -Samedi 19/09: Laguna 69 -Dimanche 20/09: trek Santa Cruz -Lundi 21/09: trek Santa Cruz -Mardi 22/09: trek Santa Cruz -Mercredi 23/09: trek Santa Cruz -Jeudi 24/09: trajet Huaraz - Lima -Vendredi 25/09: départ pour Paris a 23h57
Cet itinéraire vous parait t'il cohérent et sympa ouchangeriez vous des choses? Sinon le trajet Cusco -Agua Caliente se fait t'il en une journée sans prendre le train?
Merci d'avance pour votre aide
J'aimerais avoir votre avis sur cet itinéraire:
-Samedi 05/09: Arrivé a Lima -Dimanche 06/09: Vol le matin Lima - Cusco -Lundi 07/09: visite de Cusco -Mardi 08/09: Trajet en bus pour Agua Caliente -Mercredi 09/09: Visite Machu Picchu le matin et retour en train pour Cusco -Jeudi 10/09: rien de prévu pour le moment -Vendredi 11/09: idem -Samedi 12/09: idem -Dimanche 13/09: Rainbow Mountain -Lundi 14/09: vol Cusco - Lima -Mardi 15/09: trajet Lima - Huaraz -Mercredi 16/09: Huaraz -Jeudi 17/09: Glacier Pastoruri -Vendredi 18/09: Laguna Churup -Samedi 19/09: Laguna 69 -Dimanche 20/09: trek Santa Cruz -Lundi 21/09: trek Santa Cruz -Mardi 22/09: trek Santa Cruz -Mercredi 23/09: trek Santa Cruz -Jeudi 24/09: trajet Huaraz - Lima -Vendredi 25/09: départ pour Paris a 23h57
Cet itinéraire vous parait t'il cohérent et sympa ouchangeriez vous des choses? Sinon le trajet Cusco -Agua Caliente se fait t'il en une journée sans prendre le train?
Merci d'avance pour votre aide
Bonjour, nous cherchons un bon itinéraire pour 15 jours dans le sud du Pérou, et aurions bien besoin de vos conseils ! Voilà l’itinéraire que nous envisageons pour l’instant :
J1 : Arrivée Lima début d’aprem, avion soir Lima -> Arequipa J2 : Canyon de Colca J3 : Arequipa le matin, puis trajet en bus Arequipa -> Puno J4 : Lac Titicaca J5 : Trajet en avion Puno -> Cusco J6 : Vallée sacrée des Incas J7-8-9-10 : Trek du Salkantay avec Machu Picchu J10 soir : MP -> Cusco -> Puerto Maldonado (bus) ou Iquitos (avion) J11-12-13 : Excursion dans la forêt avec lodge depuis Puerto Maldonado ou Iquitos J14 : Trajet Puerto Maldonado ou Iquitos -> Lima J15 : Lima, avion le soir
1. D’abord, que pensez-vous de cet itinéraire globalement (parties infaisables vu le temps imparti, destinations à zapper au profit d'autres, ...) ?
2. Nous hésitons à aller au lac Titicaca. Si nous enlevons cette partie, nous aurions un peu plus de temps soit vers Arequipa au début (avec les Salinas de Agua Caliente, par ex.), soit pour rajouter Vinicunca (Rainbow Moutain) et la Vallée rouge, soit pour prolonger la jungle à la fin (nous sommes très nature et n’avons jamais fait la jungle amazonienne, nous y tenons J)... Qu’en pensez-vous ?
3. Conseilleriez-vous la forêt vers Puerto Maldonado ou vers Iquitos ?
Tous les conseils et idées sont les bienvenus ! Merci beaucoup 🙂😉
J1 : Arrivée Lima début d’aprem, avion soir Lima -> Arequipa J2 : Canyon de Colca J3 : Arequipa le matin, puis trajet en bus Arequipa -> Puno J4 : Lac Titicaca J5 : Trajet en avion Puno -> Cusco J6 : Vallée sacrée des Incas J7-8-9-10 : Trek du Salkantay avec Machu Picchu J10 soir : MP -> Cusco -> Puerto Maldonado (bus) ou Iquitos (avion) J11-12-13 : Excursion dans la forêt avec lodge depuis Puerto Maldonado ou Iquitos J14 : Trajet Puerto Maldonado ou Iquitos -> Lima J15 : Lima, avion le soir
1. D’abord, que pensez-vous de cet itinéraire globalement (parties infaisables vu le temps imparti, destinations à zapper au profit d'autres, ...) ?
2. Nous hésitons à aller au lac Titicaca. Si nous enlevons cette partie, nous aurions un peu plus de temps soit vers Arequipa au début (avec les Salinas de Agua Caliente, par ex.), soit pour rajouter Vinicunca (Rainbow Moutain) et la Vallée rouge, soit pour prolonger la jungle à la fin (nous sommes très nature et n’avons jamais fait la jungle amazonienne, nous y tenons J)... Qu’en pensez-vous ?
3. Conseilleriez-vous la forêt vers Puerto Maldonado ou vers Iquitos ?
Tous les conseils et idées sont les bienvenus ! Merci beaucoup 🙂😉
Bonjour à tous,
Le 23 mai 2020, je pars avec un ami pour 2 semaines (environ) en Bolivie avant de rejoindre le Pérou. Ayant peur, comme l'an dernier, qu'il ne reste plus de place, nous avons déjà réservé le trek de l'inca vers le Machu Picchu pour le 10 juin. Idéalement, nous aimerions arriver à Cusco le 8 juin.
Ma question est la suivante : Quel itinéraire nous conseillerez-vous pour la Bolivie ?
Nous nous imaginions atterrir à Santa Cruz avant de bouger dans la sens des aiguilles d'une montre. Santa Cruz puis Sucre et Potosi avant de rejoindre le Salar d'Uyuni (4j/3n). Nous remonterions vers le volcan Sajama avant d'aller à La Paz pour finir vers le Lac Titicaca (Copacabana, la Isla del sol) avant de quitte le sol bolivien. (ou vaut-il finir par La Paz ?)
Est ce que tout cela vous semble possible en 2 semaines et cohérent ? Quels autres lieux nous conseillerez-vous de visiter ? J'ai lu que certaines personnes ne s'arrêtaient pas à Sucre...
Merci
Le 23 mai 2020, je pars avec un ami pour 2 semaines (environ) en Bolivie avant de rejoindre le Pérou. Ayant peur, comme l'an dernier, qu'il ne reste plus de place, nous avons déjà réservé le trek de l'inca vers le Machu Picchu pour le 10 juin. Idéalement, nous aimerions arriver à Cusco le 8 juin.
Ma question est la suivante : Quel itinéraire nous conseillerez-vous pour la Bolivie ?
Nous nous imaginions atterrir à Santa Cruz avant de bouger dans la sens des aiguilles d'une montre. Santa Cruz puis Sucre et Potosi avant de rejoindre le Salar d'Uyuni (4j/3n). Nous remonterions vers le volcan Sajama avant d'aller à La Paz pour finir vers le Lac Titicaca (Copacabana, la Isla del sol) avant de quitte le sol bolivien. (ou vaut-il finir par La Paz ?)
Est ce que tout cela vous semble possible en 2 semaines et cohérent ? Quels autres lieux nous conseillerez-vous de visiter ? J'ai lu que certaines personnes ne s'arrêtaient pas à Sucre...
Merci
Voilà la balade que l’on veut faire au Pérou
Dites moi si c’est possible
Jour 1 lima
Jour 2 bus pour Trujillo huanchaco
Jour 3 chan Chan
Jour 4 chiclayo et Lambayeque
Jour 5 bus pour Cajamarca
Jour 6 Chachapoyas
Jour 7 kuelap et cataracte de gogta ou karaja
Jour 8 bus pour tarapoto
Jour 9 avion pour iquitos et 3 jours en Amazonie
Jour 12 avion iquitos lima
Jour 13 et 14 bus pour paracas et Iles
Jour 15 bus pour Nazca
Jour 16 17 18 Arequipa
Jour 19 et 20 Rio de volcan
Jour 21bus de chivay à puno
Jour 22 et 23 puno Lac Titicaca
Jour 24 25 26 bus pour Cuzco
Jour 27 Ollantaytambo
Jour 28 Machu Picchu
Jour 29 avion Cuzco lima
Jour 30 lima paris
Voilà en gros le plan du voyage
Est-ce vraiment faisable ? En réservant bien sûr le train du Machu Picchu à l’ava Nce et le vol retour la veille du départ
Si quelqu’un l’a déjà fait qu’il me donne qq conseils
Merci
Ps j’ L’habitude de voyager en asie comme ça bus guesthouse rickshaw en téléphonant à l’avance
Helvetia
Hi everyone, my son and I are planning a 2-week trip at the end of the year and would like to visit Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) and then experience the Amazon in a lodge near Iquitos (probably Muyuna). What’s the ideal itinerary, considering there’s no direct flight between Cusco and Iquitos?
Just to clarify, we’re skipping Machu Picchu and only plan to spend one night in Lima to recover from the inbound flight.
All your tips and suggestions are welcome. Thanks! Pascal
Just to clarify, we’re skipping Machu Picchu and only plan to spend one night in Lima to recover from the inbound flight.
All your tips and suggestions are welcome. Thanks! Pascal









