South America
Parque Patagonia
Parque Patagonia is part of the Route of Parks in Chile. Fly from Santiago to Balmaceda (BBA).
Machu Picchu
Inca Trail
The best time for the Inca trail is the dry season from April to November.
Salkantay Trek
The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is a less crowded alternative to the Inca Trail. It includes ruins that are off the beaten track. It can be hiked using lodges provided by Mountain Lodges of Peru. Q'inti, Kusa Treks, and The Clymb offer guided camping treks.
Route of Parks of Patagonia
This road route links 17 national parks in Chile.
Galapagos Islands
The weather at the Galapagos is typically hot, occasionally rainy, and green from November through May. April is the greenest month. It is cool and dry June through October, and cheaper. Many of the islands can only be visited on boats.
