Inca Trail, Amazon Jungle, Easter Island and the Galapagis islands in one trip?
Hi Guys
Just looking for some tips on how to visit all the above in one trip, approx a month.
I’ve found deals with all of them as individuals but i’d rather just fly to one destination, move around and then fly back
Anyone have any tips or websites on how to accomplish this ?
Cheers
I agree, one month is definitely not enough. You’re talking about going to 3 different countries in 1 month. You might think you just want to hit up those spots, do the touristy "bare minimum" and get on to the next tourist spot, but I can assure you that you will end up wanting to spend way more time exploring each spot.
I recommend you expand your trip — at least two months. If that’s not possible, and you only have one month, then decide which spots are the most important to see. I’ve been to Macchu Picchu –it’s absolutely incredible, but if you want to cut out a few days on your trip, you could take the train there instead of hiking the Inca trail. The Galapagos are also amazing, you will need at least 5 days for that, to explore the islands, go snorkeling, and see all the incredible animals.
I haven’t been to the Amazon or to Easter Island, I’m sure they would be amazing, and not enough to fit into a month-long trip.
March 11th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Oh man! Two months won’t be enough for all those things! I would recommend 3 months at the most!
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March 11th, 2010 at 10:16 am
I agree, one month is definitely not enough. You’re talking about going to 3 different countries in 1 month. You might think you just want to hit up those spots, do the touristy "bare minimum" and get on to the next tourist spot, but I can assure you that you will end up wanting to spend way more time exploring each spot.
I recommend you expand your trip — at least two months. If that’s not possible, and you only have one month, then decide which spots are the most important to see. I’ve been to Macchu Picchu –it’s absolutely incredible, but if you want to cut out a few days on your trip, you could take the train there instead of hiking the Inca trail. The Galapagos are also amazing, you will need at least 5 days for that, to explore the islands, go snorkeling, and see all the incredible animals.
I haven’t been to the Amazon or to Easter Island, I’m sure they would be amazing, and not enough to fit into a month-long trip.
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Travelled through South America.
March 11th, 2010 at 10:25 am
First 10 days: Start by flying to Quito and then catching a flight to Galapagos. Stay for a week, then get back to Quito. Then take a bus down to Tena and visit the jungle.
Next 10 days: Then go back to Quito again (stop by Papallacta for a day, its awesome). Catch a flight to Lima and then to Cuzco. Follow the Inca Trail and return to Cuzco.
Last 10 days: Then get back to Lima, then fly to Santiago then to Easter Island. Then catch a return flight home from Santiago.
This will be a fun trip but I think you will get more out of it if you choose either Ecuador, Peru or Chile and spend a month visiting the one country. Then take another trip later.
If you choose Ecuador make sure to visit banos de ambato, vilcabamba, cuenca, crucita, tena, papallacta, quito and galapagos!
Have fun and be safe!
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