South America

Summer is roughly from November to February, and winter from June to August. Most of the countries are all year round destinations. 

It depends on the activities you wish to do and on places you want to visit. 

• Between October - November is the dry season in the Amazon, making for fine wildlife watching. 
• December - March is the high season in Brazil and the Atlantic coast, the best time to visit Patagonia but also the busiest.
• You can go to Patagonia from late September until beginning of April.  
• For Peru, it is preferable to avoid the rainy season which takes place between January and March  

The answer is yes, but there are places and situations that are dangerous, however, easily avoidable.

Nowadays South America is highly recognized tourist destination and the government with the help of the police makes sure that measures are taken to make people feel secure in towns, cities and tourist destinations.

Some safety notes: do not take your valuables with you, leave them locked in a safety deposit box; keep your spending money, camera and phone close to you, preferably beneath your clothing; do not go to areas where tourists are not expected; always use taxis with official identification.

The safest countries are ; 

• 1 - Chile ; Global Peace Index Rank: 29/162
• 2 - Uruguay ; Global Peace Index Rank: 44/162
• 3 - Argentina ; Global Peace Index Rank: 60/162

In South America most of the spoken languages are Portuguese and Spanish, while in Suriname the official language is Dutch, in Guyana and the Falkland Islands it is English and in French Guiana it is French. 

Every country in South America has a different currency, however, US dollars are widely exchangeable and accepted in many large hotels, restaurants and supermarkets.

Argentina - Peso (ARS), Bolivia - Boliviano (BOB), Brazil - Brazilian Real (BRL), Chile - Chilean Peso (CLP), Colombia - Colombian Peso (COP), Ecuador - US Dollar (USD), Paraguay - Guarani (PYG), Peru - Nuevo Sol (PEN), Uruguay –Uruguayan Peso (UYU), Venezuela–Bolivar (VEF). You can check currency exchanges at www.xe.com

Visas are required by some nationalities for travel to certain South American countries. Please refer to the detailed information on the specific countries that you plan to travel through for visa requirements. 

Before travelling to South America it is recommended that you visit a medical professional to see which vaccinations are needed for a specific country. Recommended vaccinations are not mandatory, but required vaccinations are. The minimum vaccinations recommended from our side are: Yellow Fever, Hepatitis (A and B), Typhoid, Diphtheria, Cholera, Rabies, and Tetanus. 

Most countries in South America use European or USA style outlets, however, please double check with us before you travel.

It depends on the physical activity of the tour, but it is always recommended to take hiking boots and clothes appropriate to the weather conditions. It is recommended to research the weather conditions of each country before the tour.