Questions for starting to plan a trip!

[kec1]

Hi
I was just curious on a couple of things. My friend and I an planning the trip to be about 1.5 months. Is that drastically too short of a time?
Also, what is the cheapest place to fly in to from Eastern Canada? It looks like Argentina is right now from what i've seen.
Thanks!

[kec1]

oh! I just thought of my other question,
What is travel within south america like? is it expensive, easy, efficient etc? '

[Mark]

Hi kec1,

I have no idea what the cheapest fare from Canada to South America is (we're located in Belgium). Your best bet is to check out local travel agencies. Traveling for 6 weeks in South America is just fine. It's best not to travel in more than 2 countries as distances are enormous. Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia are the Andean countries, very beautiful and still very traditional.

Getting around in South America is not a problem. Bus transport is reliable and cheap.

Best wishes,

Mark

[kec1]

alright awesome thanks so much! We are going to Peru for sure, but still deciding on what else.
thanks for your help

[Mark]

It's my pleasure. Don't hesitate to ask more questions. I'll do my best to help you out.

[kec1]

Back for more!
Okay so we decided we are going to Peru for sure as I had already mentioned. We are getting a return flight from Lima so we are having a tough time deciding whether to do Ecuador or Bolivia along with Peru. I have looked into each country and there are things we would like to do in both countries, but i was wondering if you had any experienced insight since you have been to both.
I've heard good things about both so I was just curious on another opinion!
Thanks,
Katrina

[Mark]

Hi Katrina,

Great choice! Peru is absolutely amazing. I spent 3 months in Ecuador and 3 months in Bolivia. Both countries are breathtaking. It's a very close call. Traveling in Bolivia is more adventurous but also more difficult. And you'll be traveling on very high altitudes (3,600 meters / 11,800 ft).

Have another look at the highlights and make up your mind. Whatever country you choose you'll have a great time in either Ecuador or Bolivia.


Best wishes,

Mark