Je vais arriver à Rio vers 6h00 du matin et n'ai pour l'instant pas changé d'argent.
Est-ce-que cela sera possible vu l'heure?
Si ce n'est pas le cas que me conseilleriez-vous?
Merci d'avance
Oeilduchien
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Change d'euros à l'aéroport de Rio de Janeiro vers 6h00 du matin?
by Oeilduchien
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Bonjour,
Tu pourras trouver à ta sortie un bureau de change, dans le cas ou il serrait fermer, tu trouveras des hommes habihé en bleus qui sont des porteurs. Il te proposeront un change. Se renseigné sur le taux de change, mais généralement ils peuvent te proposer un bon change.
Merci beaucoup et bonne soirée!
En arrivant à l'aeroport, munis de ta carte bleu visa international, tu vas dans le premier guichet automatique aborant le logo "visa", tu fais "saque", puis ta "senha" qui est ton n° de code et tu pourra retirer jusqu'à 1000 R$ (400€) si ton autorisation te le permet, pas plus simple que cela et sans stress.
Pas besoin de passert par un bureau de change ou te faire du troc dans la rue, le cours obtenu au distributeur est meilleur marché, frais inclus....
Pas besoin de passert par un bureau de change ou te faire du troc dans la rue, le cours obtenu au distributeur est meilleur marché, frais inclus....
C' est pas la meilleur option.
En effet une personne qui arrive à l' aéroport de Rio, venant d' europe, terminal 4. Il faudra qu' elle monte au dernier étage le 3 ème. Avec la fatigue du voyage plus le bagages c' est pas simple pour qu' elle trouve ensuite les distributeurs. Ensuite à 6h du matin, les distributeurs sont fermer et ne vont ouvrir qu`' a partir de 8h du matin.
si tu hesite tu te prend un cafe tranquille tu observe comment ca se passe et sur a 8 heures c'est ouvert il sera quasi 7 heure du matin quand tu aura passe toutes la douane et recupere ton sac
le taux de change a l'aeroport est correcte si tu a du liquide tu peut le changer la meilleur que bureau de cahnge pour touristes mais tres peu de differance
carte visa ou autre tres bien mais en plus du taux legal te prend un pourcentage certe tres faible
peut etre pas pour toi chico et les clients d'anecy
bon vent
Le taux de change dans un bureau de change à l' aéroport n' est pas très favorable malheuresement.
Ils prennent des taxes alucinantes.
Taux de se matin; 2,3234
Taux en dollar : 1,7535
Change de l' euros à 2,17, + des taxes. Exemples concret : pour 50 euros, change à 2,17 - 9,45 - iof 0,41 Total : 98,64
Changer au minimun! c'est un conseil.
Change de l' euros à 2,17, + des taxes. Exemples concret : pour 50 euros, change à 2,17 - 9,45 - iof 0,41 Total : 98,64
Changer au minimun! c'est un conseil.
Salut,
Je vais arriver à Rio vers 6h00 du matin et n'ai pour l'instant pas changé d'argent. Est-ce-que cela sera possible vu l'heure?
tu n'arriveras pas à 6h00 du mat à Rio - les avions ont souvent du retard - le temps de sortir de l'avion , de faire la queue , de récupérer les bagages, de passer l'immigration tu ne seras pas sorti de l'aéroport avant 0h730...
Je vais arriver à Rio vers 6h00 du matin et n'ai pour l'instant pas changé d'argent. Est-ce-que cela sera possible vu l'heure?
tu n'arriveras pas à 6h00 du mat à Rio - les avions ont souvent du retard - le temps de sortir de l'avion , de faire la queue , de récupérer les bagages, de passer l'immigration tu ne seras pas sorti de l'aéroport avant 0h730...
le taux de change a l'aeroport est correcte si tu a du liquide tu peut le changer la meilleur que bureau de cahnge pour touristes mais tres peu de differance
carte visa ou autre tres bien mais en plus du taux legal te prend un pourcentage certe tres faible
peut etre pas pour toi chico et les clients d'anecy
le taux de change effectué pour un retrait de 1000R$ via carte bleu visa dans un distributeur est mieux positionné que celui des bureaux de change, frais bancaire inclus (j'ai fait plus de 50 retraits de cette manière donc j'ai pu vérifier, via internet combien ma banque me prenait sur l'opération quelques jours plus tard afin de comparer)...Mais Mr Boichot n'a jamais pu le vérifier car il ne fait pas de retrait ou trés peu avec une CB visa internationale...
les conditions sont les suivantes
Les retraits d’espèces hors zone euro sont facturés 3 EUR + une commission proportionnelle au montant retiré : 2 % du montant pour les détenteurs de la carte Visa Infinite, 2,6 % pour les autres cartes. Les retraits effectués en devises sont convertis par Visa ou MasterCard aux conditions de change de leurs réseaux au jour de réception de l’opération.
Ensuite si c'est pour prendre seulement 200,00 R$ lors d'une transaction, cela ne vaut pas le coup, les frais sont fixes, peu importe le montant du retrait, donc il faut retirer le maximum de ce que l'on peut, pour diminuer l'incidence des frais fixes de change.
Pour les cours, il faut faire attention , le cours annoncé du jour dans les journaux ne représente pas le cours de négociation effectif, c'est un cours interbancaire réservé aux banques dans leurs opérations commerciales avec leur clients privés et commerciaux. C'est ce cours qui fait référence lors des retraits en distributeur mais pas pour les bureaux de change, qui font des opérations et d'achat et de vente de devises avec les Banques pour alimenter leur guichet et payent ces opérations à des cours différents qu'ils répercutent ensuite sur les opérations de change de gré à gré. C'est pour cela aussi qu'en moyenne pour le R$ , on constate un écart de - 0,10 Centavos sur le cours à l'achat de R$ contre des euros et + 0,10 cts sur le cours du jours en cas de vente contre des €. Pour le dollar ce sera en moyenne -0,30 et + 0,30 ceci étant lié à la grande volatibilité de la monnaie américaine.
le taux de change effectué pour un retrait de 1000R$ via carte bleu visa dans un distributeur est mieux positionné que celui des bureaux de change, frais bancaire inclus (j'ai fait plus de 50 retraits de cette manière donc j'ai pu vérifier, via internet combien ma banque me prenait sur l'opération quelques jours plus tard afin de comparer)...Mais Mr Boichot n'a jamais pu le vérifier car il ne fait pas de retrait ou trés peu avec une CB visa internationale...
les conditions sont les suivantes
Les retraits d’espèces hors zone euro sont facturés 3 EUR + une commission proportionnelle au montant retiré : 2 % du montant pour les détenteurs de la carte Visa Infinite, 2,6 % pour les autres cartes. Les retraits effectués en devises sont convertis par Visa ou MasterCard aux conditions de change de leurs réseaux au jour de réception de l’opération.
Ensuite si c'est pour prendre seulement 200,00 R$ lors d'une transaction, cela ne vaut pas le coup, les frais sont fixes, peu importe le montant du retrait, donc il faut retirer le maximum de ce que l'on peut, pour diminuer l'incidence des frais fixes de change.
Pour les cours, il faut faire attention , le cours annoncé du jour dans les journaux ne représente pas le cours de négociation effectif, c'est un cours interbancaire réservé aux banques dans leurs opérations commerciales avec leur clients privés et commerciaux. C'est ce cours qui fait référence lors des retraits en distributeur mais pas pour les bureaux de change, qui font des opérations et d'achat et de vente de devises avec les Banques pour alimenter leur guichet et payent ces opérations à des cours différents qu'ils répercutent ensuite sur les opérations de change de gré à gré. C'est pour cela aussi qu'en moyenne pour le R$ , on constate un écart de - 0,10 Centavos sur le cours à l'achat de R$ contre des euros et + 0,10 cts sur le cours du jours en cas de vente contre des €. Pour le dollar ce sera en moyenne -0,30 et + 0,30 ceci étant lié à la grande volatibilité de la monnaie américaine.
je vous conseille de ne pas vous inquieter vous etes en vacances apreciez et hummez l'ambiance
d'abord vous serez sortie des douanes avec bagages vers 7 heures
vous changez 10 euros a un taxi ou autre tres facile et vous prenez un bon cafe et l'ouverture sera proche
changez a l'aeroport du liquide vous ne serez pas perdante plus interressant que les bureau de change sur copacabanna mais globalement la differance n'est pas enorme
faites seulemnt attention cachez discretement votre argent et mettez plus facilement autre argent pour 2 ou 3 jours dans un autre endroit simplement soyez discraite et pas de souci
bon sejour au bresil et profitez
bon vent
sache que j'utise ma carte visa car en attente vsa permanent donc pas de compte au bresil mais toujours en france
chico tu raconte trop d'anneries que tu propage via le site et ca c'est grave je pense
des que j'aurraie le temps je t'enverrai photos de notre maiison certertres simplemai loin de celle4 que tu m' montre qui vaut dant les 8 milles et encore tu penses que j'ai achete ca moi qui ait mis 40 ons pour economiser ce que j'ai pu
si terain je l'ai simplementtrouve par des amis autochtomne et pa par agence ou annoncesou leurfinalite est le profit entree teraain de 60 metres carres je vais y faire un garage et embellire partie jardin ornementale maison construite en dur et possibilte consrtriure du dur sans probleme entre maison salon cuisine americaine de 50 metres carres une chambrs l4e notre 18 metres carres une salle de baisn douche toilette lavabot une seconchambre suite ave sallse de bain par tere faillance cuisine faillance ainsi salle de bain derriere terain de70 metres carres aussi avec bananiers et un tres granpalmiers et autres arbustes ornements ensemble fermee moi j'ai crepi murs exterieurs rajoute une grande fenetres dans une chambre refait crepis exterieur toute la maison vait faire dallage en pierre naturelle a 40 reals les 10 metres carres plus jolie et plus solide et moisn cher4 que piso exterieur classique certe pas une maison bourgeoise maisautre que la tienne que tu m' a montre en photo en osant dire que c'est le genre de maison que j'ai trouve tu te planque derriere ton ordi et je t'invite ate recontrer
des que j'aurraie le temps je t'enverrai photos de notre maiison certertres simplemai loin de celle4 que tu m' montre qui vaut dant les 8 milles et encore tu penses que j'ai achete ca moi qui ait mis 40 ons pour economiser ce que j'ai pu
si terain je l'ai simplementtrouve par des amis autochtomne et pa par agence ou annoncesou leurfinalite est le profit entree teraain de 60 metres carres je vais y faire un garage et embellire partie jardin ornementale maison construite en dur et possibilte consrtriure du dur sans probleme entre maison salon cuisine americaine de 50 metres carres une chambrs l4e notre 18 metres carres une salle de baisn douche toilette lavabot une seconchambre suite ave sallse de bain par tere faillance cuisine faillance ainsi salle de bain derriere terain de70 metres carres aussi avec bananiers et un tres granpalmiers et autres arbustes ornements ensemble fermee moi j'ai crepi murs exterieurs rajoute une grande fenetres dans une chambre refait crepis exterieur toute la maison vait faire dallage en pierre naturelle a 40 reals les 10 metres carres plus jolie et plus solide et moisn cher4 que piso exterieur classique certe pas une maison bourgeoise maisautre que la tienne que tu m' a montre en photo en osant dire que c'est le genre de maison que j'ai trouve tu te planque derriere ton ordi et je t'invite ate recontrer
bon vent
CHICO BRESIL
pourquoi est tu ainsi jne te garantie que je t'en apprendRAIS du bresil
tu est tombe sur UN VOYAGEUR j'ai 51 ans decouvert les usa avec un euros en poche A L'AGE DE 19 ANS A L'EPOQUE BILLET AVION A 7000FRANC ET DOLLARD CANADIEN A 7 FRANC apres 6 mois au canada ma cherie du quebec me prette toutes ses econmies 2000 dollard canAdien pour passer la douane je lui renvoie aussitot par mandant poste a la premiere poste des usa me reste 1 EURO ET JE RESTERAIS PREQUE UNE ANNES SANS JAMAIS AVOIR MOURRU DE FAIN IL NE FAUT PAS AVOIR PEUR DES GENS QUEQUESOIT LEUR NIVEAU SOCIALE ET SE METTRE DE NIVEAU EGALE LES RESPECTER ET ON PASSE BEAUCOUP DE BARRIREE QUE L'ON CROIE IMPOSSIBLE COMME POUR TROUVER UN POSTE SI TU TOMBS SUR LA BONNE PERSONNE CELLE CI TE FERRA LES PAPIERS
je descent en stop en floride des genS au grand coeur m'herbergent et me nourisseNT puis texax puis californie ou je travaillerais damns un ranch
j'aurai ete 24 fois au canada ou toujours amis LA BAS
travail sans permis amener touristes chiens de TRAINEAU sur laque geles grand nord apres chibougamou temperature 35 sous zero
tu vois canada tampoN refu entree usa SUR PASSEPORT UN MOMMENT je paSSERAI LA DOUANE POUR LES USA QUEQUES JOURS MALGRES MON INTERDICTION CONVISITE AU USA DU CANADA AVEC UN QUEBECOIS HAUT PLACE QUI CONNAIT LES DOUANIERS COTE AMERICAIN AU MAINE ET VISA POUR RESTRES UN AN POUR LES USA
J'AI FORME DES BURKINABES A L'AGROECOLOGIE AVEC RESOURCES HYDRIQUES TRES FAIBLES jE NE ME VENTE EN RIEN voyager AU VRAI SENS DU TERME NE VEUT PLUS RIEN DIRE A NE PAS CONFONDRES A FAIRE DU TOURISTE C'EST POURQUOI J'ENCOURAGERAI CAQUIN A ALLER AU BOUT DE SON PROJET S'IL SE PLANTE RIEN DE GRAVE C'EST CELA VIVRES UN VOYAGE IL AURA ESSAYE ET PAS PERDU SON ARGENT L'EXPERIANCE REST ET LES SOUVENIRS L'ARGENT S'EN VA ET SE REGAGNE
J'AI FORME DES BURKINABES A L'AGROECOLOGIE AVEC RESOURCES HYDRIQUES TRES FAIBLES jE NE ME VENTE EN RIEN voyager AU VRAI SENS DU TERME NE VEUT PLUS RIEN DIRE A NE PAS CONFONDRES A FAIRE DU TOURISTE C'EST POURQUOI J'ENCOURAGERAI CAQUIN A ALLER AU BOUT DE SON PROJET S'IL SE PLANTE RIEN DE GRAVE C'EST CELA VIVRES UN VOYAGE IL AURA ESSAYE ET PAS PERDU SON ARGENT L'EXPERIANCE REST ET LES SOUVENIRS L'ARGENT S'EN VA ET SE REGAGNE
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Could you recommend any car rental agencies in Calama and Punta Arenas? Best regards,
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?
Thanks for your help!
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?
Thanks for your help!
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!
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!
Hey everyone,
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 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
hi,
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)?
Looking forward to your feedback.
Best regards,
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)?
Looking forward to your feedback.
Best regards,
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
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.
Hi everyone!
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
8-Laguna Miñiques & Miscanti + Salar de Talar + Laguna Tuyajto
9-Geysers El Tatio early in the morning + Cañón de Guatín + return car
10-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
11-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
12-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
13-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni + return to San Pedro for the night
14-Bus to Calama + flight Calama-La Serena + explore La Serena
15-Excursion to Reserva Pingüino + bonus time (sunset at Playa Tongoy or elsewhere...)
16-Rent a car in Pisco Elqui & Vicuña + Observatory
17-Return car in La Serena + flight Santiago & Puerto Montt (4h)
18-Rent a 4x2 car + drive to Temuco (4h)
19-Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello + hike + night in Temuco
20-Parque Nacional Conguillío then drive and night in Pucón
21-Villarrica Volcano
22-Parque Huerquehue
23-Activities on-site
24-Drive to Valdivia + explore and night there
25-Drive to Puerto Varas (via Frutillar, etc.) + activities on-site
26-Salto Las Cascadas + Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales (Salto del Petrohué) + Canoeing/Rafting?
27-Drive to Parque Alerce Andino (round trip 3h) + hike Sendero Sargazo?
28-Drive to Castro + explore Chiloé and night in Castro
29-Explore Chiloé
30-Explore Chiloé + return to Puerto Varas
31-Drive to Cochamó (1h30) + drive to Hornopirén (2h30)
32-Ferry to Caleta Gonzalo + drive to Chaitén (1h20)
33-Parque Nacional Pumalín, night in Chaitén
34-Drive to Puyuhuapi + Sendero Ventisquero Yelcho?
35-Ventisquero Colgante + drive to Coyhaique
36-Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo
37-Hike Cerro Castillo
38-Drive to Puerto Río Tranquilo
39-Excursion to Glaciar Exploradores
40-Mármol Cathedral + lake activities
41-Drive to Cochrane
42-Parque Patagonia
43-Drive to Chile Chico
44-Ferry Chile Chico-Ibañez + drive to Coyhaique + drop off car
45-Flight to Punta Arenas (1h30) + explore the city
46-Rent a car + drive to Puerto Natales
47-Drive to Torres del Paine in the morning + hike to the base of the towers (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
48-Torres del Paine hike 2 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
49-Torres del Paine hike 3 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
50-Drive to Punta Arenas
51-Flight Punta Arenas-Santiago + flight Santiago-Buenos Aires (2h)
52-Explore Buenos Aires
53-Explore Buenos Aires
54-Explore Buenos Aires
55-Flight back to France
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
8-Laguna Miñiques & Miscanti + Salar de Talar + Laguna Tuyajto
9-Geysers El Tatio early in the morning + Cañón de Guatín + return car
10-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
11-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
12-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni
13-Excursion to Salar de Uyuni + return to San Pedro for the night
14-Bus to Calama + flight Calama-La Serena + explore La Serena
15-Excursion to Reserva Pingüino + bonus time (sunset at Playa Tongoy or elsewhere...)
16-Rent a car in Pisco Elqui & Vicuña + Observatory
17-Return car in La Serena + flight Santiago & Puerto Montt (4h)
18-Rent a 4x2 car + drive to Temuco (4h)
19-Reserva Nacional Malalcahuello + hike + night in Temuco
20-Parque Nacional Conguillío then drive and night in Pucón
21-Villarrica Volcano
22-Parque Huerquehue
23-Activities on-site
24-Drive to Valdivia + explore and night there
25-Drive to Puerto Varas (via Frutillar, etc.) + activities on-site
26-Salto Las Cascadas + Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales (Salto del Petrohué) + Canoeing/Rafting?
27-Drive to Parque Alerce Andino (round trip 3h) + hike Sendero Sargazo?
28-Drive to Castro + explore Chiloé and night in Castro
29-Explore Chiloé
30-Explore Chiloé + return to Puerto Varas
31-Drive to Cochamó (1h30) + drive to Hornopirén (2h30)
32-Ferry to Caleta Gonzalo + drive to Chaitén (1h20)
33-Parque Nacional Pumalín, night in Chaitén
34-Drive to Puyuhuapi + Sendero Ventisquero Yelcho?
35-Ventisquero Colgante + drive to Coyhaique
36-Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo
37-Hike Cerro Castillo
38-Drive to Puerto Río Tranquilo
39-Excursion to Glaciar Exploradores
40-Mármol Cathedral + lake activities
41-Drive to Cochrane
42-Parque Patagonia
43-Drive to Chile Chico
44-Ferry Chile Chico-Ibañez + drive to Coyhaique + drop off car
45-Flight to Punta Arenas (1h30) + explore the city
46-Rent a car + drive to Puerto Natales
47-Drive to Torres del Paine in the morning + hike to the base of the towers (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
48-Torres del Paine hike 2 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
49-Torres del Paine hike 3 (return to Puerto Natales for the night)
50-Drive to Punta Arenas
51-Flight Punta Arenas-Santiago + flight Santiago-Buenos Aires (2h)
52-Explore Buenos Aires
53-Explore Buenos Aires
54-Explore Buenos Aires
55-Flight back to France
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!
Seb
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!
Seb
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
What do you think? Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance! Larri
What do you think? Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance! Larri
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