Avec mon compagnon, nous souhaitons partir 23 jours au Pérou et en Bolivie cet été du 09 juillet au 2 août. J'aimerais votre avis sur le circuit que je souhaite faire (même si je sais qu'il est serré : mais je voulais vraiment y inclure une escapade en forêt amazonienne car je ne suis pas sûre d'avoir la chance de le refaire une autre fois dans ma vie et quatre jours dans le sud Lipez bolivien dont j'ai vu des photos magnifiques sur le net). Je souhaitais aussi avoir qqls infos sur la selva :
·Côté vaccin faut il faire ceux contre le palud et la fièvre jaune ? Prévoir des types de vêtements particuliers, des moustiquaires ? A moins qu'on nous fournisse du matos sur place ? On m'a dit du bien du tour ecomamazonia lodge mais ça a l'air quand même assez cher, en connaissez vous d'autres de sympas?
·Vaut il mieux partir à Puertomoldano ou faire rurennabaque en Bolivie ? Et prend on un réel risque sanitaire (piqure, virus...) même si on part avec un tour opérator ?
Et sinon j'ai vu sur le site de l'ambassade du Pérou que Coppacabana et isla del sol craignaient vraiment, or sur le guide du routard ils n'en parlent vraiment pas et je souhaitais faire le lac titicaca du coté bolivien justement. Avez vous entendu parler d'un contexte politique tendu dans cette région ou de parties vraiment à risque en bolivie ? (notamment dans le sud lipez, la paz, potosi et sucre que nous ferons peut être?)
Concernant mon circuit voilà ce que je comptais faire :
Jour 1 : Arrivée à Lima
Jour 2 : Vol pour Arequipa dans la matinée. Visite de la ville
Jour 3 : Canion de colca, Chivay
Jour 4 : Canion de colca, Arequipa
Jour 5 :Arequipa, Cuzco (bus : trajet : 10h) de jour ou de nuit
Jour 6 : Cuzco : visite de la ville
Jour 7 : Vallée sacrée : Pisac, Moray, salines de Maras (ou dans le sens inverse pour voir moins de touristes)
Jour 8 : Cuzco, Train pour Aguas calientes
Jour 9 : Macchu picchu (si possible avce l'ascension du Waynu Picchu), Ollantaytambo
Jour 10 : Ollantaytambo, chinchero, Cuzco
Jour 11 et 12 : Forêt amazonniene puerto moldonado
Jour 13 : Cuzco Puno (8h de trajet avec le bus touristique pour voir des sites : avec l'inka express)
Jour 14 : Lac Titicaca Les iles Uros : Taquile et Amantani (on ne veut pas y rester trop longtemps car apparement très touristique)
Jour 15 : Puno, Visite du site Tiwanaku, arrivée à La Paz
Jour 16 : La paz, Oruro, Uyuni (trajet en bus : 11h)
Jour 17 : Salar et sud Lipez
Jour 18 : Salar et sud Lipez
Jour 19 : Salar et sud Lipez
Jour 20 : Salar et sud Lipez
Jour 21 : Uyuni, Potosi (5h de trajet en bus) et visite des mines
Jour 22 : Sucre visite de la ville, départ pour La Paz (trajet en bus de nuit : 14 h) La Paz, trajet en bus de nuit
Jour 23 : La Paz, visite
Jour 24 : Départ de La paz pour Lima (vol) avec 10 h de transit à Lima (visite rapide de la ville?)
Je doute pouvoir vraiment visiter sucre car cela rallonge le circuit déjà bien chargé... Et il vaut certainement mieux me garder un jour de plus pour faire La paz, D'ailleurs est ce une ville sympa pour ramener des jolis souvenirs de dernière minute ?
Ayant passe un an a voyager le Perou et la Bolivie, voici ce que j aurais a vous conseiller:
J ai passe par tous les endroits que vous prevoyez visiter et ils en valent tous le detour! Cote vaccin, ca te prendra effectivement le vaccin pour la fievre jaune.. sinon et bien il y a de fortes chance qu en chemin pour Puertomaldonado il y ai un arrete ou tu devras faire la ligne pour recevoir le vaccin en pleine amazone d un mec avec sa petite table pliante alors.. Le palud j ai jamais entendu parler de ca?! Et pour la malaria, j ai jamais rien pris non plus, puisque les pillules rendent un peu single mais ca c est votre choix a vous.. Puertomaldonado est vraiment special, le trajet pour s y rendre est completement fou, du moins quand moi j y etait.. je croyais que j allais y passer.. mais bref ca en vaut vraiment la peine!! :)) Il fait CHAUD!! J etais partie deux semaines le long de la Rio Madre de Dios en bateau explorer l amazone, ou j ai ete pique par un "Azula" et mon pied est tourne vert flash oulalala pas drole.. Ou peut etre je devrais pas vous conter ca!? :)) Rien de grave.. Bref cote vetement, faut pas virer fou, gardez ca simple, vetement de cotton lousse, soulier ferme, pas besoin de net et tout vous ferez juste attirer l attention sur vous.. a moins d etre avec une grosse bande de touriste :).. Moi j etais simplement partie avec des amis Peruviens.. Gros conseil: Evitez les tours organises!!!! A moins de vraiment pas avoir le choix, par exemple le Salar de Uyuni, Le Canyon del Colca (quoi que vous pouvez definitivement y aller et descendre par vous meme), .. C est simplement qu ils ont vraiment le tour de faire du $$ sur votre dos et en retour de vous presser et en plus ca manque vraiment d authenticite.. Il y a toujours moyen de faire des visites sans guide, comme pour le Lac Titicaca, c est magnifique, et ca craint pas dutout!! C est magique au contraire, a moins qu il y ai des manifestations ou quoi que ce soit.. La Bolivie peut etre un peu turbulente par moment de manifestations, suffit de vous renseigner :)) Vous pouvez vous rendre independament sur les iles, et une fois arriver chercher refuge chez l habitant, c est beaucoup mieux que les tours guides!! La Paz est magnifique, il faut prendre le temps d aller marche sur Isla de la Luna pres de La Paz, et les marches des sorcieres avec des fetus de lamas et des bebites dans le formol c est assez cool.. :)) Voyagez leger!!!! Soyez libre!! Amusez vous!! Et gardez les grosses camera et les bottes de treck a 200$ chez vous! :) Bon voyage, vous allez adore!!!
circuit tres chargé effectivement, mais c'est votre choix ...
Neanmoins a ta place je gagnerais une journée sur les jours en amenageant les journées 7-8-9-10.
Jour 7: cuzco-pisac-sacsayhuaman retour a pied à cuzco par san Blas
jour 8: cuzco-chinchero-moray-Maras-ollantaytambo- aguas Calientes . Il y a des trains tard dans l'apres-midi et AC est une ville dortoir , rien de special a voir
jour 9: Machu Picchu + Wayna Picchu . attention prevoir d'acheter les billets pour ces 2 sites au moins 10-15 jours avant. Retour a Ollantaytambo puis a Cuzco
la journée 11 est consacrée à Puerto Malmdonado. 2 jours , c'est trop court
Il n'y a pas d'obligations de vaccination pour aller au Perou et dans l'amazonie peruvienne
Il n'y a aucun vaccin pour la malaria ni pour la Dingue.
Si on veut bien se proteger des moustiques de nuit(vecteurs de la fievre jaune-paludisme- dingue....), ainsi que ceux de jour qui provoquent pas mal de gratouilles, il est preferable de traiter par immersion des vetements (pantalons ou blue-jeans, chaussettes, chemisette manches longues) avec des produits speciaux. Pas d'aerosols inefficaces et malodorant. Creme viage+mains si marche de nuit
Evidemment moustiquaire obligatoire bien bordée sous le matelas. Normalement les lodges sont equipés. Se mefier des moustiquaires metalliques aux fenetres, les moustiques peuvent entrer par la porte avec toi et se regaler la nuit....😛
Merci de ta suggestion qui est effectivement très pertninente. Le jour... 8 (me semble t il) passé à Cuzco était juste un jour tampon pour se reposer un peu mais c'est vrai que je pourrai le virer et rajoutter un jour de plus sur puerto. En fait, j'ai juste un peu peur que l'addition pour une escapade en amazonie chiffre très vite entre l'avion aller retour et le tour opréator (franchement faire ça seul ça me semble très risqué, j'ai pas envie de choper un sale truc ou alors de rien voir si on bénéficie pas d'un encadrement.. Avez vous des bons plans pas trop chers en amazonie? Combien coute une escapade de deux trois jours, vols intéreurs compris? Cela est il beaucoup plus intéressant financièrement de le faire en bolivie à rurre notamment?) Et sinon j'ai bien lu, il faut réserver quinze jours à l'avance pour le macchu picchu???? je pensais le faire de cuzco deux jours avant... Faut il donc le prévoir de france en achetant l'entrée du parc sur internet? Et si oui sur quel site??? On devrait s'y trouver autour du 20 juillet donc en pleine sasion touristique....
bien que tu ne me repondes pas directement, 3 points sont a preciser:Ce n'est pas ce jour dont il est question mais d'une retructuration de ton sejour.Maras et Moray se trouvent pres de Urubamba et c'est dommage de revenir à Cuzco pour repartir pour aguas Calientes ( de plus le train ne part pas de cuzco mais de Poroy a environ 30mn)En ce qui concerne puerto, je ne peux pas te donner de gamme de prix, mais 3 jours vols compris est un minimum.sinon ce la ne vaut pas la peine.
Pour diminuer le prix de transport (environ 250$US A/R par pers), tu peux y aller en bus de nuit. C'est environ 10 heures de trajet
Tu peux contacter le lodge Bello horizonte directement sans passer par une agence.En ce qui concerne la billetterie du Machu Picchu, 2 à 3 jours en avance pour le site principal seul, c'est extrement risqué a cette époque. Pour le wayna picchu, ce sera absolument trop tard. A fin avril, il y a deja 6 jours de delai alors mi juillet.......
Le site de reservation http://www.machupicchu.gob.pe
pour le train; si tu veux profiter des trains de fin de journée aux conditions de prix les plus "vivables", reserves tes places sur http://www.perurail.com dès que tu as tes reservations du MP en poches
Mefies toi les places des trains les moins chers partent en premier. Je vois sur ce site que les prix ont augmenté en ton honneur par rapport à avril 2012 😉los ninos
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces infos! Je réserverai donc dès que possible pour le Macchu picchu! Mais auparavant il faut que je sois bien sûre de mon circuit, même s'il m'en coûtera malheureusement des euros supplémentaires! 😉
Et pour ce qui est du lodge bello horizonte je vais aller sur leur site pour voir ce qu'ils proposent!
Je suis aussi en train d organise mon voyage equteur- peru - bolivie, et j'essaie depuis quelques jour d'acheter mes places pour le Huayna Picchu par le net.
Est ce que vous savez comment on peu changer le ''adulto'' en ''estudiante''?? la difference de prix est quand meme importante..
ET une autre question, quand je paye par l'internet je suppose que je vais recevoir les tickets sur ma boite mail, et un fois sur place il faut juste presenter cette feuille ou il faut chercher un autre document??
Désolé pour toi, on ne peut pas reserver sur internet au tarif etudiant ou au tarif enfants.
La difference est surtout sensible sur la partie site principal.....😛
La seule solution c'est de les contacter car suivant la date de ta visite, il n'y aura peut-être plus de billets.
Tu ne reçois rien dans ta boite, il faut imprimer le bordereau quand tu as payé
Voila une bonne chose a savoir, comme ça j'arrete de chercher. c'est quand meme bien embetant au niveau du prix. 😕
Mais j ai un peu peur de prendre le risque, vu que je pars en plein milieu du mois d aout et je veux monter au huayna picchu.......
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My partner and I are planning our 3-week trip to Ecuador for the summer of 2027. Yes, we’re getting a head start—we’re planning to visit the Galapagos Islands and want to make the most of our budget.
While researching online, I keep coming across ToutEquateur. Has anyone here used them before?
I’ve seen some interesting prices, especially for Amazon stays and Galapagos cruises, but I’m wondering if it’s worth booking through them or if I could get better deals by contacting lodges or boats directly (though I don’t speak much Spanish).
If you have any firsthand experiences to share, I’d love to hear them.
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to southern Chile in November. Here's our tentative itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Santiago, then a flight the next day to Balmaceda where we'll pick up a rental car to reach Coyhaique.
Day 3: Walk in the Coyhaique National Reserve, then continue to Puerto Chacabuco. Return to Coyhaique for the second night.
Day 4: Drive to Villa Cerro Castillo for a hike in the national park. Continue to Puerto Tranquilo and stay there for 3 nights.
Day 5: Boat tour on Laguna San Rafael.
Day 6: Day trip to Monte San Valentin Glacier.
Day 7: Excursion to the Marble Chapels, then drive to Puerto Guadal. We'll stay there for 3 nights.
Day 8: Walk along Lago Carrera and return to Puerto Guadal.
Day 9: Rio Baker Valley and, if possible, a glacier excursion.
Day 10: Drive to Cochrane and hike in Tamango National Reserve. We'll stay 2 nights in Cochrane.
Day 11: Walk in the Chacabuco Valley.
Day 12: Drive to Caleta Tortel. We'll stay there for 2 nights.
Day 13: Cruise in the Rio Baker delta.
Day 14: Return to Cochrane.
Day 15: Return to Balmaceda in two stages.
Day 16: Continue the return journey.
Day 17: Return the rental car and head back to Santiago.
After this, we're also planning to explore northern Santiago. I'll post about that part once I have a clearer idea of the route.
What do you think of this itinerary? Is it doable in 17 days?
Thanks in advance for your tips and recommendations.
martine
Hi everyone! So happy to be back on this forum—it’s packed with such useful info! 🙂 My husband and I are planning a 2.5-week self-drive trip to Colombia at the end of the year, including some domestic flights. My first question is: is it possible, easy, and safe to do a road trip in Colombia?
Below is our draft itinerary (with questions at each stop):
29/11: France → Colombia. Overnight in Bogotá.
30/11: Exploring Bogotá: La Candelaria and Montserrate.
01/12: Gold Museum (closed on Mondays). Drive to Zipaquirá (1.5 hrs) to visit the Salt Cathedral. Then drive to Villa de Leyva (3 hrs). Explore the town. Overnight in Villa de Leyva.
02/12: Return to Bogotá via Laguna de Guatavita (5 hrs). Is it worth the detour? Overnight in Bogotá.
03/12: Flight to Pereira. Drive to Salento. Overnight in Salento.
04/12: Cocora Valley (hike among the wax palms) followed by a drive around the area. Are there any waterfalls or other sights nearby?
05/12: Visit a coffee finca—any recommendations? Then explore the surroundings: Filandia, Manizales, waterfalls? Hot springs? Which ones?
06/12: Flight to Medellín.
07/12: Exploring Medellín: Centro, Plaza Botero, Comuna 13. How do you visit Comuna 13? Is it easy to get around Medellín? Metro? Buses?
08/12: Drive to Guatapé (2 hrs). Visit the town, stroll around the lake, then El Peñol. Overnight in Guatapé.
09/12: Return to Medellín.
10/12: Flight to Santa Marta. Drive to a hotel near Tayrona Park.
11/12: Tayrona—El Zaino entrance.
12/12: Tayrona—Palangana entrance, then Bahia Concha and Santa Marta. What do you think?
13/12: Drive to Minca (45 mins). Can we reach the village by car? Pozo Azul and Marinka waterfalls. Overnight in Minca (or back in Tayrona?).
14/12: Drive to Puerto Nao (5 hrs). Stop in Ciénaga on the way + boat tour in Nueva Venecia and/or Buena Vista? Not enough time? Overnight in Puerto Nao.
15/12: Exploring Cartagena: Centro, Getsemaní, the walls + La Boquilla if we have time.
16/12: La Boquilla (is it really worth it?) if we didn’t have time yesterday, then back to the beach.
17/12: Return to France.
So, what do you think? Is this doable, or should we tweak it? Thanks in advance for your invaluable feedback and tips! 🙂
Hi there, I’ll be in Brazil from December 10th to the end of February.
I’ve sketched out a rough itinerary but I’m not sure how to arrange it—considering the climate, year-end holidays, and Carnival.
Basically, I’m thinking of the Amazon, the Northeast coast with Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (but skipping Chapada Diamantina),
Ouro Preto, Paraty, and Ilha Grande—but no Rio visit.
Is this doable in 3 months?
Which direction should I take for this itinerary?
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, does anyone know the agency Ventura Travel Agency (not ventura travel)? After lots of research and quotes, it’s the only one offering Uyuni at a reasonable price while meeting all the criteria: transfer to the border, private-room accommodation, and a very fair rate. Other agencies or guides either offer shared rooms, no border transfer, or prices that are way too high. But I’d love to hear some reviews about this agency. Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
We're planning a trip to Chile to visit the Atacama Desert and then head toward Putre, Lauca, Salar de Surire, etc.
Which would be the better time to go, April or November?
Is an SUV enough?
Looking forward to your tips!
Hi everyone, French travelers in Chile—what credit cards do you use for your various car rentals in the country? I’m traveling in September and was planning to switch my regular debit card (a VISA PREMIER in deferred debit mode) for the deposit guarantee.
My rentals are with Figal in Punta Arenas, Econautos in Arica, and Chilean Rent a Car in Temuco, and all of them want the deposit on a credit card. For me, deferred debit *should* work, but I’ve read comments saying the opposite.
How’s it actually working on the ground with these rental companies right now? Will a deferred debit card work, or not at all?
In France, banks don’t issue credit cards, right—or am I mistaken?
Hi everyone, is it still possible to travel in Ecuador outside the Amazon region? If so, do you have a reliable agency to recommend? All your recent experiences from the past few months would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much
Hi,
We’re heading to Buenos Aires for 3 days in November and would like to do a guided tour of a few neighborhoods. There are "free" tours, but none in French. Does anyone have a guide to recommend so we can really get to know the city beyond just the architecture?
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m desperately looking for info on the schedules and routes of (shared) boats to visit the islands of Lake Titicaca.
From what I’ve found, there’s a *combi* (bus) that leaves from Puno to go to Llachon. Where do you catch it? What are the schedules and frequency? Does it take about 1 hour?
Then in Llachon, you can take a boat to Amantani (45 min). Same question—where do you check for frequency and schedule?
After that, from Amantani, boats go to Taquile and then Uros. Do you have enough time to visit the islands between two boats? Frequency and schedule?
The goal is to do this tour independently (no agency) over 2 days. Thanks for any tips you might have!
I just got back from a trip to Bolivia and wow—what a wake-up call. It’s not the easiest country, but it’s absolutely stunning.
I started with Isla del Sol, perfect for easing into the altitude at a relaxed pace. Try to stay in the northern part of the island—it’s quieter and the views are insane. And the trout there? Unreal. Quick tip: bring cash in small bills; they almost never have change, and cards are rarely accepted.
Next up, La Paz. The city’s pretty wild, built in every direction. I did a few hikes in the area, including the famous Charquini Lagoon (the blue lake) at over 5,000 m—let’s just say I struggled 😅 but it was so beautiful it was totally worth it.
After that, I headed to Sajama. It’s cool, especially for the hot springs, and I stayed in Tomarapi. But honestly, if you’re short on time, you can skip it without too many regrets.
The highlight of the trip: the Salar. I did it starting from Tupiza, and I *highly* recommend going Tupiza → Uyuni. Way less crowded at the start and the landscapes are super varied. For the tour, I used SplitYourGuide to find a group, and it worked out great. Super handy for splitting costs and meeting people.
I wrapped up in Sucre—this city is gorgeous, all white, with such a chill vibe. And the salteñas + ice cream? Next level 😋
Bottom line: Bolivia’s a bit rough around the edges, sometimes exhausting (shoutout to the altitude), but it’s 1000% worth it.
If you’ve got questions or need tips, I’m happy to help!
Martin
I was planning to go to Réunion and stay in half-board accommodation with non-professionals, but it seems that’s not really the custom there—or maybe my budget isn’t big enough.
So, since I’ve already traveled around Ecuador and Peru, I’m now looking at Argentina, especially for its mountains (like the ones in Réunion that tempted me, even though—frustratingly—I could only admire them from below).
I plan to get around by bus and don’t know in advance where I’ll sleep, so I won’t book ahead. If I like a place, I might stay for several days.
I know that in Chile, it’s easy to find half-board accommodation, but what about in Argentina?
I’d like to stay with locals in half-board without it being a professional setup. I’m not sure if this is common practice there. It’s up to me to find someone willing to host me.
What do you think?
What would be a fair price (keeping in mind that 40 to 50 € is the max I can spend on accommodation, breakfast, and dinner)?
Hi everyone,
We’re heading to Patagonia for three weeks in November, starting from Coyhaique in Chile.
We won’t have a car, and I’m struggling to find information about transportation options for a few parts of the itinerary we’d like to do:
1) From Perito Moreno (the town, near Los Antiguos), we’d like to travel down Ruta 40 to visit Perito Moreno National Park and then cross into Chile via the Paso Roballos (at the latitude of Bajo Caracoles) to reach the road to Cochrane. Without a car, it seems we’ll need to use private agencies to get to the national park—do you have any recommendations or suggestions? Also, does anyone know if it’s possible to cross into Chile via Paso Roballos (from Bajo Caracoles) without a rental car? That is, without having to go all the way down to El Chaltén or back up toward Perito Moreno/Los Antiguos, etc.?
2) The second stretch that seems a bit tricky (though still easier, in theory) is from Caleta Tortel to Villa O’Higgins on the Chilean side. Do we have to go back through Cochrane, or are there ways to get directly from Tortel to Villa O’Higgins?
3) Finally, we’d like to hike into Argentina (El Chaltén) from O’Higgins. Any recommendations for this? Do we need to go through an agency? What’s the estimated duration of the trek?
As you’ve probably gathered, we want to visit some off-the-beaten-path spots but don’t have a car, so we’re looking for the best possible compromises.
Thanks so much in advance for all your suggestions!
Thomas
Hi,
we’re planning a round trip from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, to Salta, Argentina, in two months. On the way there, we’ll take the northern route via Susques, Route 27, then 52. But for the return, we were thinking of taking the southern route via San Antonio de los Cobres, Route 51, then 23. Is it similar to the northern route in terms of road surface? How busy is it, and are there gas stations? Basically, should we be worried about doing it in an SUV that’s supposedly 4x4 but has regular road tires and no second spare wheel, obviously...
I’ve seen that we can stop over in San Antonio de los Cobres.
Thanks for your feedback.
Raf.
Hi,
we’ll be in Calama at the end of March 2026, and I’m looking for a reliable car rental there for a 7-day road trip to Salta, Argentina. But I’m struggling with the car rental agencies in Calama because the reviews can be scary. I saw Gyg, which has great ratings, but I’m a bit wary (5/5 from 59 reviews—either the guy’s amazing or it’s fake...), but I can’t find any recent reviews on VF in general.
For Punta Arenas, I booked with Dachelet and didn’t have any issues with email exchanges.
Thanks in advance.
Raf.
I’m planning the trip of my dreams for next November—Chile!
I’d love to get your thoughts on my potential itinerary. I know it’s a big investment in terms of both time and money, so every bit of feedback, suggestion, or info helps immensely. Thank you in advance!!
1-Flight to Santiago
2-Explore Santiago
3-Explore Santiago
4-Bus from STG to Valpo (2h) + visit Valparaíso + night in Viña
5-Visit Valparaíso + bus back to STG (2h)
6-Flight to Calama + bus to San Pedro + explore and acclimate in San Pedro + car rental in the afternoon (+Chaxa?)
7-(Very early) Valle del Arcoíris + Laguna Cejar + Valle de la Luna
Good evening,
We’d love to go in November to enjoy some beautiful beaches for about two weeks, preferably around Bahia, as November/December seems like a great time.
We’ve already traveled to Brazil several times and know the south of Rio as well as the region between São Luís and Fortaleza, and Chapada Diamantina...
What advice would you give us: the south with Itaparica, Morro de São Paulo, Boipeba, Barra Grande—or all four? Or maybe the north?
Thanks in advance for your help
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last posted!
First time in South America for me, my wife, and our 7-year-old son. I’ve put together this itinerary and would love to hear your thoughts:
Bogotá 28/07 – 30/07: Arrival. Which neighborhood and outings would you recommend?
Flight to
2 Filandia 30/07 – 03/08: (255 €). Waterfalls and horseback riding,
Cocora Valley,
Hiking,
Nearby villages.
Flight to
3 Tayrona 03/08 – 07/08: Hotel La Casablanca
Hike with Tierra Nevada and the Kogui village (any feedback?). Return by inner tube for the little one.
Short night hike.
Second hike to La Piscina, etc., return by 🐎.
4 Cartagena 07/08 – 10/08: Air-conditioned bus.
Staying in Getsemaní? Mangroves & the Castle, exploring the city.
5 Bogotá 10/08 – 12/08
Feel free to share your feedback!
Have a great day!
Hi,
During an upcoming trip to Peru, we’ll have one day to explore around Arequipa (excluding Colca Canyon) with a car and driver.
We’ve got a few options:
- Toro Muerto petroglyphs and dinosaur footprints at Querulpa
- Ruta del Sillar and Quebrada de Culebrillas
We’re a group of 6 friends with an average age of 70, all mobile, and we’re planning a trip to Peru in September/October 2026. Below is an idea of what we’re looking for: a French-speaking guide, accommodation in 3-star hotels or homestays with comfort.
Duration: 16 to 20 days on-site.
Visit the main sites with immersion in the culture and way of life.
Which francophone agency in Peru would you recommend? Thanks
Hi there!
I’m putting together my itinerary for Brazil, looking for beautiful natural spots with wildlife, flora, and great hikes...
I’ve come across the Cananeia / Super Agui / Ilha do Mel region and the PETAR / Intervales / Alto Ribeira area.
Has anyone here been to these places? If so, do you have any recommendations for accommodations and activities?
Thanks in advance!
Best,
Olivier 🌍
I’ll be in ARICA in northern Chile at the end of May 2026 and want to get to TACNA.
Are there taxis, buses, or collectivos that run the border crossing route?
After that, bus to AREQUIPA (Peru): any bus company you’d recommend?
Hi there,
We’re spending 3 weeks in Brazil, arriving in São Paulo—a couple plus a teen—and we’ll have a rental car.
We especially love nature: hiking, wildlife watching, birds, etc.
We’re planning to wrap up with a week around Paraty and Ilha Grande.
We’re not really into visiting big cities like São Paulo or Rio unless you think we’d be missing out big time.
So we’ve got 2 weeks to explore the south/southwest region of São Paulo.
What do you recommend?
National parks? Off-the-beaten-path nature spots? Iguazu Falls?
Hi there,
Do you have any recommendations for comfortable accommodation in Leyva and Barichara? We're also looking for a guide to explore the areas around these two towns (parks, waterfalls, etc.).
Thanks for your tips!
I visited Colombia in January 2016 and I’m heading back from August 6th to 17th with the same airline to see how things have changed. Starting August 18th, I’ll continue with independent exploration. I prefer slow travel and enjoying places at my own pace.
Any tips—especially for getting around or must-see spots—are welcome!
Thu Aug 06. Fly Montreal to Bogotá 20:55-04:05+1 Air Canada
Fri Aug 07. Bogotá
Sat Aug 08. Bogotá
Sun Aug 09. Bogotá
Mon Aug 10. Fly Bogotá to Medellín
Tue Aug 11. Medellín - Explore Guatapé
Wed Aug 12. Comuna 8 & Hill of Values - PM Fly to Pereira
Thu Aug 13. Montenegro
Fri Aug 14. Salento - Cocora Valley
Sat Aug 15. Fly to Cartagena
Sun Aug 16. Explore Cartagena
Mon Aug 17. Explore Cartagena
Tue Aug 18. Fly Cartagena to Cali 12:20-14:55 Latam
Wed Aug 19. Cali
Thu Aug 20. Cali
Fri Aug 21. Cali
Sat Aug 22. Bus Cali to Popayán 09:00-13:00
Sun Aug 23. Popayán
Mon Aug 24. Popayán
Tue Aug 25. Popayán - Day trip to Silvia (Market Day)
Wed Aug 26. Overland Popayán to Tierradentro by public transportation 4h, 100km
Thu Aug 27. Tierradentro
Fri Aug 28. Tierradentro
Sat Aug 29. Overland Tierradentro to Garzón via La Plata
Sun Aug 30. Bus Garzón to San Agustín 10:30-13:00
Mon Aug 31. San Agustín
Tue Sep 01. San Agustín
Wed Sep 02. San Agustín
Thu Sep 03. San Agustín
Fri Sep 04. Overland San Agustín to Tatacoa Desert via Neiva
Sat Sep 05. Tatacoa Desert
Sun Sep 06. Fly to Bogotá via Neiva 16:00-17:00 Latam
Mon Sep 07. Bogotá
Tue Sep 08. Fly Bogotá to Montreal 09:00-16:30 Air Canada
Hi there,
Three years ago during a trip to Java (no, I didn’t post in the wrong forum!), I came across the address of former miners who had switched to “tourism” and organized nighttime ascents of the Kawah Ijen volcano and descents into the crater.
So I was thinking—maybe there are miners on the salt flats too, either former or still active, who do the same thing. If you’ve had an experience like this, I’d love any tips you can share.
Thanks in advance.
Hi there, since there isn’t much recent info on how to get to MP, I’d love to know if there have been any improvements to the "route" to Hydroelectrica. Is it feasible to drive there in February? And is it still possible to walk all the way to Aguas Calientes? I think I read somewhere that it’s no longer allowed??
Do you think I can buy Machu Picchu entrance tickets last-minute at that time of year, given the weather?
A group of friends and I are heading to Brazil in March 2019 and we’d love to attend the Carnival parade. I could really use your help because I’m struggling to find reviews for online ticket sellers for Carnival.
I came across rio-carnival—is this a reliable agency?
Do you have other agencies to recommend or experiences to share?
Any advice is welcome.
