Travelling To South America With A Tour Group
Travelling To South America With A Tour Group
South America has magnificant beautiful areas to explore and
most often people are looking for a package deal that is offered
by a tour group. Is a package deal the right decision for you?
If you answer yes then there are many to choose from but how do
you know which one is best suited for you.
First you must look at yourself and know that travelling to
South American with all it's pros and cons is right for you.
Before you even begin to look at areas you need to ask yourself
questions.
Do you want to stay at an all-inclusive resort and be pampered
or do you want to get into hiking and exploring different
regions? If you are into hiking them make sure you are fit
enough to be active for hours on end and check to see just how
much you will be active.
Will you be able to trapse through jungles or withstand the thin
air in the mountain regions? Heat and humidity in the jungle
areas can be extreme just as thin air in the mountains can cause
altitude sickness. Will either of these bother you?
Although not advisable some people prefer to travel alone. Make
sure you are capable of dealing with the many situations that
travelling alone may bring. South America is made up of thrid
world countries and with language differences and illnesses that
may arise, travelling alone may not be for you. Being in a group
gives you the security of instant help should the need arise and
support from other group members.
Make sure you bring medications with you for your trip in case
any medical conditions arise. It is highly recommended that if
you are heading for jungle areas that you get prophylactic
Malaria medication and take it! If you plan to travel deep into
the rainforest or other unusual places that you get advice from
a specialized hospital or doctor that deals with tropical
diseases.
Research extensively the areas that you wish to travel in. Read
maps, listen to local music, find online reviews, read guide
books, learn some of the language and try to correspond with
others who have visited the area. A well researched trip will
mean less surprises.
By planning you will now have a list of things that you want to
see or do in the country you choose. Once you have researched
all the different areas of South America it is then time to
visit a travel agent. Take you list of things you want to
accomplish and your agent will help to match you up with the
right tour group. Make sure you look at what is included in your
trip beside the price. All inclusive does not necessarily mean
taxes, food/snacks, alchol, transfers, travel expenses or fees
for side trips are included. Look online for references or ask
your agent if they can supply you will some.
Last, but not least, make sure you check on the visa
requirements for your trip. Make sure your passport is up to
date. Make photocopies of all travel documents and credit cards
and identity cards in case they are lost of stolen. Try to leave
documents with a hotel once you arrive in country and only carry
photocopies with you when away from the hotel. If the need
arrises for the actual documents you can easily make
arrangements with the hotel for their delivery.