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Intrepid Travel in South America

  • 28-09-2011 8:39pm
    #1
    mazken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭


    Thinking of travelling to south america this summer. As i'll be travelling solo I'm thinking of joining with an intrepid group...have looked at a tour that takes in Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina. Just wondering if anyone has ever travelled with this group, heard of anything or has any other options to suggest.
    Thanks :)


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  • #2
    AIDO Tours
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭AIDO Tours


    I applied for work with them and parts of the same umbrella company. They pay their guides about $0 a a day. So either tip them extremely generously or boycott the company.

    Peru and Bolivia are amazing places, completely different to Europe, Argentina though is more similar. A very spanish/italian vibe. More expensive and very easy to travel in.

    Peru and Bolivia are easy to travel in too but there isn't (wasn't when I was there) easy internet booking for hostels and buses. Saying that though it is easy to find a backpackers travel agent that will help you find the ticket you need.

    One thing I really regret not doing is a spanish course for a full week to get me started. Something like that with a home stay is really cheap in places like Cusco (300 USD food accommodation and five days lessons) and will make things so much more fun afterwards rather than struggling through and not understanding everything you see and hear. It depends on you though. I learn perfectly and instantly from instruction but struggle to pick things up on my own so I should have done things that way.

    I reccommend doing it on your own with out any other company, you will see what you want to and it isn't that difficult. Everywhere I have been (arriving from Europe or North America) there has been another backpacker on the flight and we went into town to some hostel together. You will always find someone to help you or that needs your help.

    Being solo helps you meet the locals :) being in a big group helps you meet the group

    Have fun and happy travels


  • #3
    Handy11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭Handy11


    Go on your own, following their route (if you like). Stay at hostels. You'll meet plenty of people to travel small stints of your journey with. It's difficult to stay alone in SA.


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