Voilà après quinze mille recherches sur ce forum, une cinquantaine de questions posées, deux Lonely Planet épluchés, j'ai enfin résolu le Rubbix Cube et j'aimerais savoir si ma solution est correcte ;)
Voici mon projet d'itinéraire, j'aimerais juste savori si j'ai fait de grosses bourdes et si mes temps de trajets sont réalistes (je préfère prévoir moins que trop, je voudrais donc être "sûr" de faire ce que j'ai indiqué, et plus si possible).
Voilà :)
16/08/06 Arrivée Lima 17h30.
17/08/06 Lima
18/08/06 Lima, départ pour Pisco
19/08/06 Islas Ballestas & Reserva de Paracas, départ pour Arequipa
20/08/06 Arequipa
21/08/06 Canon del Colca
22/08/06 Canon del Colca
23/08/06 Vers Puno, Puno
24/08/06 Isla Taquile & Amantani
25/08/06 Isla Amantani, retour Puno
26/08/06 Puno Sillustani, départ pour Cuzco
27/08/06 Arrivée Thomas, Cuzco
28/08/06 Visite Cuzco, départ pour Aguas Calientes
29/08/06 Visite Macchu Pitchu
30/08/06 Préparation Trek Choquequirau, départ pour Cachora
31/08/06 Trek Choquequirau
1/09/06 Trek Choquequirau
2/09/06 Trek Choquequirau
3/09/06 Trek Choquequirau
4/09/06 Retour Cuzco, départ pour Copacabana
5/09/06 Isla del Sol
6/09/06 Isla del Sol
7/09/06 Départ pour La Paz, visite de La Paz
8/09/06 Retour Thomas, La Paz puis départ pour Uyuni
9/09/06 Circuit du Sud Ouest
10/09/06 Circuit du Sud Ouest
11/09/06 Circuit du Sud Ouest
12/09/06 Circuit du Sud Ouest - San Pedro de Atacama
13/09/06 San Pedro de Atacama
14/09/06 Desierto de Atacama
15/09/06 Desierto de Atacama
16/09/06 Voyage vers Arica
17/09/06 Arica (frontière) vers Nazca
18/09/06 Lignes Nazca
19/09/06 Nazca vers Lima
20/09/06 Journée à Lima, retour sur Paris.
Allez s'il vous plait ;) un simple "oui ce trajet est réalisable sans soucis" ou "non il y a un bug à tel endroit" me suffirait :) je voudrais juste un regard extérieur en fait! mici
Soledad,
Excuse-moi, mais je crois que personne réponds parce que ton planning c'est de la folie!!!
Si tu viens en Amérique Latine il faut savoir prendre son temps. Les choses ne fonctionnent pas comme en Europe. Ce n’est pas une marathon !
Tu savais que ici il n'y pas de TGV ?
Moi je ferais las moitié de choses...et peut être il me manquerait du temps.....--
Bah peut-être que tu as raison mais pour élaborer cet itinéraire je me suis quand même basé sur :
les guides Lonely Planet (qui prévoient un mois pour le sud Pérou, tout comme moi, qui rajoute une semaine pour le circuit du Sud Ouest en Bolivie) les différents itinéraires du forum ce sujet d'un itinéraire plus long réalisé en moins de temps et qui a pourtant semble-t-il laissé des souvenirs excellents à celui qui l'a réalisé : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=268617;
Voilà, donc je ne sais pas, pourquoi dis-tu que c'est irréalisable? Tu me fais peur :) Je ne prévois que 6 trajets en bus, à imaginer que chaque trajet dure 24 heures, ce qui n'est pas le cas du tout, cela me prendrait 6 jours sur 35, ce qui reste raisonable non?
J’ai fait à peu près le même voyage que toi au mois de Mai dernier, avec un peu moins de trucs.
Quelques remarques sur ton circuit : Pas évident de faire Pisco/Arequipa car il n’y a pas de terminal de bus à Pisco, donc tu attends (et ca peut être long) quasiment au bord de la route… (Par contre, l’inverse, super facile : Flores est la seule compagnie où tu ne paie pas jusqu’à Lima).
Vous devriez peut-être faire Lima/Arequipa, et Pisco au retour, de Nazca. Sinon, autre option : prendre l’avion de Lima à Cuzco (88$ par pesonne). Pas de problème avec l’altitude, et ca permet de gagner pas mal de temps. Canyon de Colca : On ne l’a pas fait, car il y a près de 7 heures de bus inconfortables à l’aller et au retour, et surtout, il semble que cela soit devenu extremement touristique.
A mon avis (mais ce n’est que mon avis…) : beaucoup de fatigue en deux jours, surtout en visitant des pays où les distances sont deja importantes ! De Arequipa, je te recommande d’aller à Cuzco (bus de nuit direct), et de Cuzco, redescendre vers Puno, avant de continuer sur Copacabana. En effet, enchainer Cuzco/Copacabana : fatiguant et attention aux horaires d’ouverture des frontieres.
Les guides disent que tu peux faire Cuzco/Puno en 5 heures : c’est plutôt 6/8 heures… Donc enchainer encore 3H30 derrière… à vous de voir. En plus à Puno, pour aller à Copacabana, tu peux prendre un billet à l’agence Collectur : ils viennent te chercher à ton hotel en taxi, te mettent dans leur bus, et t’attendent à la frontiere (12 soles par personne, si mes souvenirs sont bons). Cuzco : la ville est sympa, vous devriez rester un peu plus, et visiter la Vallée Sacrée (Maras/Moray/Les Salinas/Ollantaytambo). Le trek, je peux pas te dire, on ne l’a pas fait… La Paz : plusieurs jours sont nécessaires : la ville est super sympa, il y a pleins de trucs à faire (les marchés, Vallée de la lune etc…). Desert de Atacama : à mon avis pas indispensable après l’excursion de 3 jours au Salar de Uyuni/Sud Lipez… surtout que les conditions sont quand même fatiguantes… (on dort pas super bien (il fait froid), on ne prend pas de douche, on fait de la jeep quasi toute la journée…). San Pedro/Arica/Nazca : moi, je n’enchainerai pas tout : c’est possible, mais pas ce qu’il y a de mieux !
Si vous tenez absolument à faire le Canon de Colca, pourquoi ne pas le faire au début de votre circuit, et repasser après Arica par Arequipa pour vous poser 2 jours dans la ville ? Arequipa est une ville sympa pour acheter les souvenirs…
Sinon, une autre option (je ne dis pas que c’est mieux, mais c’est ce que nous avons choisi) : zapper le Canon de Colca et aller au Parc Lauca (à environ 2H heures et demi d’Arica). Les paysages sont grandioses et tu dors chez l’habitant (c’est pas le plus grand confort, mais on en rigole après).
Un conseil si vous voulez gagner du temps : utilisez les bus de nuit : les bus semi-cama sont super confortables et comme ça, vous ne vous apercevrez pas trop des distances.
Les trajets de jour semblent longs, d’autant qu’il faut souvent rajouter 1 ou 2 heures à ce que disent les guides de voyage… et que quand on est sur son canapé à préparer, on a tendance à se dire que après 6H de bus, on sera prêt à enchainer 3 autres, ce qui est totalement différent dans la réalité !!!
C’est vrai que ton circuit est un peu chargé par rapport à ce qu’il est possible de faire en réalité, car il faut aussi penser aux heures passées à chercher l’hôtel, à faire du change, à acheter un billet de bus (ou de train pour le MP), à acheter des souvenirs, à boire un jus d’orange pressée etc…, mais ca dépend de ta nature : en général, tout est possible, mais il vaut mieux essayer de prioriser les choses que tu veux voir, pour prendre un peu plus de temps pour d’autres.
merci énormément pour ta réponse, je vais la relire très en détail ce soir et modifier mon itinéraire en fonction de tes conseils. Mon seul soucis tu l'auras vu, c'est qu'un ami débarque à Cuzco et repart de La Paz à dates fixes, et que donc je dois être dans cette zone à ce moment là. S'il n'y avais que moi : pas de choquequirau et 4 jours de plus en Bolivie (Sucre, Potosi, La Paz... c'ets pas les destinations qui manquent!)
Je veux pas trop rentrer dans les details mais le fait que tu fasses un A/R sur PUNO et le Titicaca pour y revenir qq jours plus tard, me parait inutile. Tu as la possibilité de rester plus longtemps sur Cuzco et la région, c est encore mieux pour preparer ton trek, visiter, et t acclimater (Prendre un jour de plus a Arequipa, le cañon puis se rendre a Cuzco par ex.)
Dans la même idée, au lieu d aller au MAchu Picchu directement tu peux le combiner avec ton trek sur Choquequirau, ca dire, aller a Choquequirau et continer sur le MAchu Picchu, un membre l explique tres bien sur ce forum.
Comme on te l indique aussi, tu peux profiter des bus de nuit, le Cuzco-Puno part vers 22h le soir, arrivé le matin a 7H, changement pour Copabana, frontiere etc, en general tu peux être a copacabana a 13h pour prendre le dernier bateau de 13h30 vers l isla del sol.
De San Pedro aussi, tu dois rejoindre Calama oú tu as aussi un bus de nuit sur Arica, depart vers 21h30, arrivé vers 07 du mat.
En gros tu vas deja devoir beaucoup voyager et c est pas des autoroutes.
Bonne chance.
Pour le Salar/Sud Lipez, contactes Colque Tours (à partir de leur site Internet) et poses leur la question pour Septembre (moi, j'y suis allée en Mai, donc je ne peux pas trop te dire). Ils répondent rapidement et t'envoies même l'itinéraire détaillé de l'excursion.
Ensuite, si tu veux prendre une autre agence...
Un petit truc à savoir pour le choix de l'agence, c'est que la plupart te donne le prix hors entrée (Isla de Pescado et Reserve Avaroa) et eau non comprise, alors que d'autres agences incluent les entrées aux sites et l'eau dans le prix total (ça peut aussi être un élément de négo pour toi...).
Je suis d'accord avec ce que tu dis pour les bus de nuit, cependant ... je trouve carrément dommage de se priver du spectacle des paysages entre Cusco et Puno, ok, c'est 10h en bus et 12h en train, mais quelle beauté 😎
Voici le lien en question pour le trek : http://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=625529;
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Amérique du Sud › Pérou / Bolivie / Chili · 3 replies
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Hi,
My wife and I are heading to Brazil from November 6th to December 2nd. We’ll be stopping in São Paulo, Paraty, Ilha Grande, Rio, and Salvador de Bahia.
Could you recommend some nice, non-luxury places to stay in each of these spots?
Also, any suggestions for places to visit would be great.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Marc
Hi there.
I already posted a message asking for advice about our upcoming trip to Chile.
Details: Getting around by bus or train.
Starting from Valparaiso, heading north, passing through cities and places to visit, then returning to Santiago via a different route.
Avoid the beaches...
Thanks
Hello,
my wife and I will be in Cusco for a week in March 2027.
I’d like to organize the visit to the site on our own, combining the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
We’d leave Cusco on Day 1 to arrive at the site in the morning, then stay in Aguas Calientes or Ollantaytambo, and on Day 2 return to Cusco while visiting the Sacred Valley.
Is this doable?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone,
We’re planning 40 days in Uruguay and Argentina in February and March, trying to avoid as much rain as possible.
We’re thinking of starting in Buenos Aires, then heading to Bariloche, and from there flying to Córdoba, Mendoza, or Salta. Maybe by bus or renting a car to explore each region.
Do you have any suggestions or tips for us? We love picturesque, historic cities and landscapes. As seasoned travelers, we’re used to planning our trips ourselves.
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
We’re spending 3 weeks in Rio between February 20 and March 15, 2027, to visit our son and daughter-in-law. We’re thinking of one or two "escapes" from Rio—3-day trips to get away from the city (so not too far, max 3–4 hours by car or bus). We’re all ears for suggestions! We love beautiful nature and authentic experiences, not so much the touristy spots... even though those spots are often in beautiful places, we’d rather avoid them.
Thanks for your insights!
Catherine
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip with my partner (no kids this time—thanks, Grandma!) for two weeks to celebrate her 40th birthday. I’ve been thinking about Chile. We’re looking at leaving around September 18, 2027, starting in the south and returning in early April.
Here’s what I had in mind:
8 nights in a van in the Lake District and the start of the Carretera Austral (up to the Chaitén area). We’re set to arrive in Puerto Montt around 2:00 PM. We don’t want to go too far south since we’re planning to explore the heart of Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) with the kids when they’re older. The idea is to spend 3 nights discovering the lakes (up to Cochamó) and 3 nights in Pumalín Park. I’ve also added two transition nights.
7 nights in the Atacama to experience another side of Chile (San Pedro), taking a domestic flight from Puerto Montt to Calama in the early afternoon. We’ll depart for France in the early evening from Santiago.
IMPORTANT NOTICE for those planning to take a bus to another city, state, or destination from Salvador!
Starting January 20, 2026, the intercity bus station Rodoviária is changing its address!
The Rodoviária is leaving the Iguatemi area and will now be located in ÁGUAS CLARAS (about twenty kilometers from downtown Salvador).
A brand-new station (the most modern in Brazil) has just been set up there, accessible by car/taxi/Uber/metro.
Allow for much more transfer time (especially during rush hours), so leave early if you're heading to Chapada Diamantina or other Brazilian cities by bus.
Remember, there are also private transfers (even French-speaking ones) that can take you directly from your hotel in Salvador to your hotel in Chapada. Sure, it’ll be more expensive, but you’ll save on transfer time and comfort.
Tropical greetings from Salvador,
@ivanbahiaguide
Loyal member of the French-Speaking Brazil Forums for over 15 years already 😊 🇧🇷
Hello,
We’re thinking of spending 1 month in Chile, maybe doing a loop?
From 12/23 to 01/22.
What are the must-see sights, given we’re more interested in the country’s cultural side than the beaches?
Thanks
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