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September 29 - October 13
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Sights and Locations Map
San Carlos to Villa La Angostura
San Carlos Route West (2h Drivve)
Puerto Natales Airport to EL Calafate
El Calafate to Los Glaciares
El Calafate to Cerro Castillo
Cerro Castillo to Puerto Natales
Torres del Paine National Park
Trip Itinerary
September 30
Cusco City Tour 5H
1:45pm (Viator.com)
Qorikancha - $5 SD
Saqsaywaman - $20 USD
Q'enqo
Puka Pukara
Tambomachay
October 1
Visit Machu Picchu
Carlos Itinerary Below
October 2
Visit Rainbow Mountains
Carlos Itinerary Below
Fly to Foz do Iguaçu (11.25 hrs) 2S
FLIGHT - 9:15pm D
October 4 - Sunday
Visit Iguazu Falls (Brazil/Argentina)
Private Tour
8:30am (Viator.com)
Pickup at Lodging
October 5
Fly to San Carlos (12hrs 35m) 2S
FLIGHT- 11:25am D - 10:00pm A
Car Rental: Enterprize
Drive 30m to San Carlos
Lodging: Condo 3R 6B 2.5B
(AirBNB.com)
October 6
(Self Guided Tour)
Visit Villa La Angostura (See MAP)
Visit Punto Panorámico (See MAP)
(See Mmaps above for San Carlos.)
October 7
Fly to Puerto Natales (2hrs) NS
FLIGHT- 12:40pm D - 2:43pm A
Car Retnal: SIXT
Drive 4 hrs to stay in El Calafate
Lodging: Calm House 3R 4B 2B
(Airbnb.com)
October 8
Drive to El Chaltén (2.5hrs drive)
View Mt Fritz Roy & other landscapes
October 9
Visit Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
Drive to El Ovejero (3h)
Hotel Estancia El Ovejero
(Booking.com)
Perito Moreno Glacier Tour
10:00am (Viator.com)
Pick-up Point: MAP
October 10
(Self Guided Tour)
Visit Torres del Paine National Park
October 11 - Sunday
Drive to Port Natales (1h 15m)
Fly to Santiago (3 hrs) NS
FLIGHT - 6:15pm D - 9:22pm A
Car Rental: Enterprize
Downtown Santa Ana
(Airbnb.com)
October 12
October 13
Arrive in States
8:22am A - Anthony & Ray
8:52am A - Norv
Peru Itinerary
- Reception upon arrival at Alejandro Velasco Aslete lntemational Airport In Cusco.
- Private transfer from the airport to your accommodation.
- Remainder ol the day at leisure to rest and aclimate to Cusco's altitude.
- Pick-up at your hotel and private transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Station. Approximate travel time: 1 hour and 45minutes.
- Travel aboard the Expedition train from Otlantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Approximate travel time: 1 hour and 45 minutesJ 09:15 am.
- Shuttle bus transfer from Aguas Calientes to the Historic Sanctuary ol Machu Picchu. Approximate travel time: 30mlnutes.
- Entranoe to Machu Picchu with Circuit 1 - Panoramic. avaiable for your travel dale. Entranoe time: 2:00 p.m.
- Private guided tour of Machu Picchu. Over approximately 2 hours, Your guide will accompany you through the main sectors of the archaeological site, providing inlonnation about its history, architecture, and cultural significance.
- Shuttle bus from Machu Plcchu back to Aguas Calienles.
- Return aboard the Expedition train Imm Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo. Departure time: 6:20 p.m.
- Private transfer from Otlantaytambo Train Station to your hotel In Cusco. Approximate travel time: 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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- Private tourist transportation.
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain.
- Trekking poles provided for the hike.
- Oxygen available If needed.
Private transfer to Cusco Airport at the scheduled time.
3 nights' accommodation in an apartment located approximately 12 minutes' walk from Cusco's Main Square (Plaza de Armas).
The apartment includes:
1 twin bedroom (two single beds).
1 single bedroom.
Living room.
Kitchen.
Private bathroom.
WI-Fi.
Carry about $100 to $150 USD equivalent in local currency for Peru and Argentina, and a smaller amount of $50 to $100 equivalent for Chile and Brazil. Most major cities and tourist spots accept credit cards, but having physical cash prevents issues with small vendors, tips, and remote areas. [1]
CURRENCY TIPS
Peru (Peruvian Sol)
- Amount to carry: 300 to 500 Soles ($80 to $130 USD).
- Why you need it: Cash is king in local markets, street food stalls, and older taxis.
- Tip: Keep small bills and coins because drivers and market vendors often cannot break large bills.
Chile (Chilean Peso)
- Amount to carry: 40,000 to 80,000 Pesos ($45 to $90 USD).
- Why you need it: Cards are widely accepted in cities and national parks. You only need cash for public restrooms (baños), rural buses, small tips, and tiny local shops.
Brazil (Brazilian Real)
- Amount to carry: 200 to 300 Reais ($35 to $60 USD).
- Why you need it: Brazil relies heavily on cards and digital mobile payments. You rarely need cash except for small tips or beach vendors.
Argentina (Argentine Peso / USD)
- Amount to carry: 50,000 to 100,000 Pesos or $100 USD in crisp, clean bills.
- Why you need it: Cards and digital apps like MercadoPago work in most places, but cash is helpful for tips, some taxis, and remote regions. You can learn more about general regional money strategies via the South America Travel Money Guide.
Peru Currency
Peruvian Soles$1 USD = 3.35 PEN
- There are bills with denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 soles.
- There are also coins of 10, 20, and 50 cents, as well as 1, 2, and 5 soles.
Paraquay Currency
Paraguayan Guaraní$1 USD = 0.00017 PYG
- Active Paraguayan guaraní banknotes come in denominations of 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, and 100,000 guaraníes,
- Older coins (50 to 1,000 guaraníes) are mostly phased out of daily use due to inflation
Brazilin Currency
Brazilian Real$1 USD = 5.16 BRL
- Real banknotes range from R$2 to R$200 in the following denominations: R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50, R$100, R$200
- Coins are minted in the following denominations: 5 centavos, 10 centavos, 25 , entavos, 50 centavos, R$1
Argentina Currency
Argentine pesos$1 USD = 1513.26 ARS
- The banknotes currently in circulation include denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 10,000 and 20,000 pesos.
- The 2 peso and 5 peso banknotes were withdrawn from circulation several years ago and are no longer valid. If someone tries to use them as payment, you should not accept them.
Chile Currency
Chilean Pesos$1 USD = 917.22 CLP
- Chilean banknotes have 5 denominations: $1,000 (‘Luca’), $2,000, $5,000, $10,000 and $20,000.
- Coins of $10, $50, $100, and $500
Tipping Customs
Peru
Restaurants and Bars
- Sit-down spots: Leaving a 10% tip is standard practice and customary in tourist areas and mid-to-high-range restaurants. [1]
- Check the bill: Look for a service charge labeled servicio. If it is already included, an extra tip isn't necessary, though leaving a small additional cash amount is appreciated.
- Local eateries: Small neighborhood spots (menu locals) or cafes do not expect tips, but rounding up or leaving a few loose coins is always welcome.
- Bars: Leaving 5 to 10 soles per round or 10% if you ordered food is common.
Tour Guides and Trekking Staff
- Day tours: Tip around 10 to 20 soles per person for a standard day excursion. Free walking tours usually warrant 20 to 40 soles per person.
- Multi-day treks (Inca Trail): Gratuities form an important part of the income for trekking teams. It is customary to pool and distribute tips for the entire crew, including guides, cooks, and porters.
Hotels and Taxis
- Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers is not expected because fares are normally negotiated before the ride begins. You can round up by 1 or 2 soles for exceptional help with heavy luggage.
- Hotel staff: Give bellhops about 3 to 5 soles per bag, and leave a small cash amount (equivalent to a few soles or a couple of dollars) for housekeeping per day if desire
Paraguay
Restaurants and Cafes
- Sit-down spots: Leave 10% of the bill for good service in standard and upscale restaurants.
- Casual spots: In small local eateries or street food stalls, tipping is not expected, though leaving a few hundred or thousand Guaraní in loose change is appreciated.
- Check the bill: Some urban or tourist-frequented establishments may pre-calculate or suggest a service charge.
Taxis and Transportation
- Taxi drivers: Locals generally pay the exact metered fare. You do not need to tip, but rounding up to the nearest 1,000 Guaraní is a nice gesture for helpful service.
Hotels
- Porters: Tip 5,000 to 10,000 PYG (roughly $0.50 to $1.50 USD) per bag.
- Housekeeping: Leave about 10,000 PYG ($1.50 USD) per day, ideally handed directly or left in a labeled envelope at checkout.
Tour Guides
- Guides and drivers: Tipping is optional. For a full-day excursion, a tip equivalent to 10,000 to 30,000 PYG is a kind way to thank a dedicated guide
Brazil
Restaurants and Bars
- Taxa de Serviço: Most restaurants and bars automatically add a 10% (sometimes up to 13%) service charge called the taxa de serviço to your bill. [1]
- Is it optional?: Yes, it is technically optional, and you can ask to remove it if service was poor, but it is customary to pay it.
- Extra cash: Locals rarely add extra on top of the 10% unless the service is truly exceptional. If the fee is not on the bill, leaving 10% in cash is polite.
Taxis and Rideshares
- Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers is not required or expected. You can simply round up the fare to the nearest whole real if you want to leave the small change.
- Uber/Rideshares: Tips are not expected, though you can add a small tip through the app for great service or difficult trips.
Hotels and Tourism
- Luggage porters: It is common to tip R$2 to R$5 per bag.
- Housekeeping: Leaving R$4 to R$5 per day is appreciated; leave a small note saying "gorjeta" so they know it is for them.
- Tour guides: For a full-day private or specialized guide, a tip of R$50 to R$100 is a generous and welcome gesture.
Argenitna
Restaurants and Cafes
- The Standard: Tip 10% of the total bill for standard or good service.
- Cash Only: You cannot add a tip to a credit card receipt or card machine; always carry cash (Argentine pesos or US dollars) to leave your tip directly on the table.
- The "Cubierto" Fee: Your bill may include a cubierto (table/service charge) for bread or tableware. This fee goes directly to the restaurant, not the waitstaff, so it does not replace your tip.
Taxis and Transport
- Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers is not expected or required. However, rounding up the fare to the nearest whole number or leaving small change is appreciated for convenience.
- Porters & Drivers: Give airport or bus porters about USD 1 per bag. For private transfer drivers, USD 3–$5 is standard depending on the trip length.
Hotels and Tour Guides
- Hotel Staff: Housekeeping and bellhops appreciate about USD 1–$2 per night or per bag handled.
- Tour Guides: For group or private tours, tipping around 10% of the tour cost or roughly USD 10 per day from the group is a polite standard for a great experience.
Chile
Restaurants, Bars, and Cafés
- Standard Tip: Leave 10% (propina) for good service.
- How it works: Waitstaff will often ask “¿Desea agregar la propina?” (Do you want to add the tip?) when you pay by card, or it will be suggested on the bill as propina sugerida. Declining it is socially frowned upon unless service was truly terrible.
Hotels and Porters
- Porters: Tip 1,000 to 2,000 CLP (approx. $1–$2 USD) per bag.
- Housekeeping: Leave 1,000 to 2,000 CLP per night, usually left in the room at the end of your stay.
Taxis and Drivers
- Taxis: Tipping is not required. It is common to just round up the fare or tell the driver to keep the small change.
- Private Tours/Drivers: Tip $10 to $20 USD per day for a full-day guide or driver if service is good.
Small Services
- Gas Station Attendants: Full-service pump attendants appreciate 500 to 1,000 CLP.
- Supermarket Baggers: Baggers (empacadores) work for tips only; give 200 to 500 CLP per bag.
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