South America
3 Oct 2025 – 10 Feb 2026 · by ellad
Destinations
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Bogotá, Colombia
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Cartagena, Colombia
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Palomino, Colombia
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Tayrona, Colombia
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Medellín, Colombia
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Salento, Colombia
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Medellin, Colombia
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ilha Grande, Brazil
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Paraty, Brazil
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São Paulo, Brazil
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Florianópolis, Brazil
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Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
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Puerto Iguazú, Argentina
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Bariloche, Argentina
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El Chaltén, Argentina
Heumul hike
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El Calafate, Argentina
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Ushuaia, Argentina
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Punta Arenas, Chile
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Puerto Natales, Chile
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Santiago, Chile
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Atacama Desert, Chile
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Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia
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Sucre, Bolivia
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La Paz, Bolivia
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Rurrenabaque, Bolivia
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La Paz, Bolivia
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Isla del Sol, Bolivia
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Copacabana, Bolivia
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Cusco, Peru
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Arequipa, Peru
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Huacachina, Peru
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Paracas, Peru
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Lima, Peru
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Tumbes, Peru
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Guayaquil, Ecuador
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Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos Islands
Okay, here's a budget-friendly 9-night itinerary for Santa Cruz and San Cristobal:
Santa Cruz (5 Nights)
* Day 1: Arrive at Baltra Airport (GPS) and take a public bus to Puerto Ayora . Visit the free Charles Darwin Research Station to see giant tortoises.
* Day 2: Hike to Tortuga Bay (free). Pack your lunch. In the afternoon, explore Puerto Ayora and the fish market.
* Day 3: Take a local bus to the Santa Cruz Highlands (small fee). Look for giant tortoises in their natural habitat (free).
* Day 4: Relax on the free beaches like Playa El Garrapatero .
* Day 5: Visit Las Grietas (small entrance fee) for a swim. Walk to Playa de los Alemanes (free).
San Cristobal (4 Nights)
* Day 6: Take a morning ferry from Santa Cruz to San Cristobal . Walk to your accommodation in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno . Visit the Interpretation Center (free).
* Day 7: Walk to La Loberia (free) to see sea lions. Relax at Carola Beach (free).
* Day 8: Hike to Cerro Tijeretas (free) for views and birdwatching. Snorkel in the bay.
* Day 9: Visit the local market for souvenirs. Depart from San Cristobal Airport (SCY).
Tips for Saving Money:
* Accommodation: Stay in hostels or budget-friendly guesthouses.
* Food: Eat at local restaurants and markets. Cook your own meals when possible.
* Transportation: Use public buses and walk whenever possible.
* Activities: Focus on free activities like hiking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.
* Tours: Book tours in advance and compare prices. Consider skipping tours and exploring on your own.
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Banos, Ecuador
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Quito, Ecuador