Advantages
A Smarter Way To Plan A South America Trip
You stay in control of every booking - I choose hotels and experiences that match your budget and style, without the markups and rigid packages of a traditional travel agent.
CUSTOM SOUTH AMERICA TRIP PLANNING
Your Dream Trip,
Made Real
My clients get the trip they've been dreaming of — all whilst saving thousands and avoiding weeks of stress and research. Personalised itineraries designed around you.
Fill in a quick form and I'll send you a custom itinerary outline to show you what's achievable. Your South America trip starts now.
Get My Custom Itinerary → Fill in a quick form and I'll send you a custom itinerary outline to show you what's achievable. Your South America trip starts now.
Over 100+ successful trips
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What you get
Six Reasons Your Trip Will Actually Work
Every detail handled. Every decision made. Board that flight with complete confidence.
Your Complete Day-by-Day Route
Every stop, every night, every connection — designed around how you want to travel - a pace that feels natural from the moment you land to the moment you fly home. I build the structure around you, not a template.
Handpicked Stays & Experiences
Hotels and experiences I've personally selected to match your budget and style — with direct booking links so you stay in full control.
Your Personalised PDF South America Guide
Your own personal Lonely Planet without the fluff — written by me, for your exact route. Insider knowledge, honest recommendations and all my Google Maps pins built from years of travelling the continent.
Pre-Trip Essentials Guidance
Visas, vaccinations, SIM cards, safety guidance and packing lists — I cover every pre-departure detail in one place so nothing gets missed.
Direct Expert Support
Ask me anything, anytime — and get answers from someone who's actually been there, not a call centre.
Collaborative Process
We refine the route together until it feels exactly right - your pace, your style, your budget. I don't send a finished plan and disappear.
How it works
Plan Your South America Trip In 4 Clear Steps
From initial idea to a structured, ready-to-book multi-country route — designed around your time, pace and budget.
Complex trips need smart structure
Planning an extended trip across multiple countries isn’t just about picking places - it's about making sure the order, timing and pace turn into an incredible trip.
01
Share your trip details
Complete a short planning form outlining your timeframe, destinations, budget and travel style - so I can understand how you want this trip to feel. No pitch. No obligation.
02
Receive Your Personalised Route Outline
I design your multi-country itinerary and walk you through the structure in a short recorded video.
03
Refine Together. Unlimited Revisions.
We review and refine the route via video call and email, unlimited revisions, until it feels exactly right for your pace, energy and budget, the kind of plan you'd happily board a flight on.
04
Book And Travel With Confidence
Use your tailored booking links, transport guidance and a personalised PDF travel guide built for your exact route, Lonely Planet without the fluff, to book everything yourself with total clarity. And once you're travelling, you've still got a direct line to me if anything needs adjusting along the way.
Ready to Stop Planning and Start Packing?
Fill out a quick form and I'll personally send you a custom itinerary outline to get us started:
Get My Custom Itinerary →• Delivered within 48 hours • No pressure • No spam
Over 100+ successful trips
Testimonials
Trusted By Travellers Planning Extended South America Trips
Real trips, real clients - here's what they said after working together.
"Before working with Joe, we were honestly quite overwhelmed trying to plan our South America trip — so many countries, routes and things to consider. Once Joe got involved, it took all the stress away. Everything flowed really well and it felt like the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation."
Caelain and Brianna
2 Months | Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia
"We started planning our month-long trip with only a few weeks to go — short on time and drowing in options. Joe produced a perfect schedule and we just spent one evening booking everything. Cannot fault and will 100% be using Joe again for our next trip."
Jay and Jess
4 Weeks | Chile, Bolivia & Ecuador
"The only options we found were expensive travel agencies that rushed through countries with little cultural immersion. Joe's approach was completely different — personal and informed. I can't imagine having done this two-month trip without his guidance "
Kathy & John
2 Months | Chile, Argentina & Patagonia
"I knew I wanted Machu Picchu, Patagonia, the Amazon - but had no idea how to pull it all together. Joe crafted a route covering it all and I came home with memories that will stay with me for a lifetime."
John
4 Months | The Whole Continent
"Me and my wife travel independently and started researching Patagonia myself. Joe's service was a real asset — his advice on activities, restaurants and accommodations allowed us to maximise our time and have a completely stress-free trip. For anyone wanting to travel without using an agency, I highly recommend Joe."
Michel
3 Weeks | Chile and Argentina
"We had no idea which areas were safe, which hotels were worth it or how to structure my days. Joe's daily itinerary meant we knew exactly what to do and where to go the entire time. We were able to relax and travel with complete confidence"
Eleanor and Millie
3 Weeks | Brazil
Case Studies
Maeve and Martin - 4 Weeks Across Peru, Bolivia & Northern Chile
The Route:
Lima → Cusco → Amazon → Lake Titicaca → La Paz → Uyuni Salt Flats → Atacama Desert → Santiago
“We were able to do so much during our four weeks there, and it was incredibly reassuring to know that we were making the most of each day, experiencing the best sights and activities in every location.”
Journey Overview
3 Countries • 4 Weeks
The Challenge
They wanted to experience Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, the Uyuni Salt Flats and the Atacama Desert — all within four weeks — without feeling rushed or constantly in transit.
They were unsure how to manage altitude, long overland journeys and border crossings without wasting days.
The Strategy
- Gradually acclimatise to altitude before Cusco
- Peru → Bolivia → Chile in the right order to avoid retracing steps
- Mix of overland travel and short flights to save time without losing the experience
- Build in slower days around altitude-heavy sections
The goal wasn’t to “see everything” but to make each stop feel intentional and enjoyable.
The Result
They experienced the highlights of three countries without burnout, stress or days wasted travelling. The pace felt natural, transitions were smooth, and altitude was managed comfortably.
Sam and Amy - 6 Weeks Across Brazil & Patagonia
The Route:
Rio de Janeiro → Iguazú Falls → Buenos Aires → El Calafate → Torres del Paine → Santiago
“Instead of stressing over planning, we were able to focus on getting excited about the journey. We felt comfortable going to each new location, knowing we had a solid plan that was both flexible and grounded in real experience.”
Journey Overview
3 Countries • 6 Weeks
The Challenge
They wanted Rio de Janeiro, Iguazú Falls, Buenos Aires and Patagonia — but were unsure how to structure such different climates and distances in six weeks.
Their main concerns were:
- Seeing Patagonia during the best weather
- Avoiding unnecessary internal flights
- Not wasting days crossing long distances
- Balancing city time with remote landscapes
The Strategy
Starting in the north and working south meant the weather and timing worked in their favour throughout.
Key decisions included:
- Flying in Rio before moving to Iguazú
- Minimising backtracking between Argentina and Chile
- Grouping the Patagonia stops so nothing felt rushed or out of the way
- Building in rest days between long travel segments and busy days
The Result
They experienced vibrant cities, dramatic landscapes and iconic highlights — without the trip feeling fragmented.
Ready to Stop Planning and Start Packing?
Fill out a short questionnaire and I'll personally send you a custom itinerary outline within 48 hours.
Get My Custom Itinerary →• Delivered within 48 hours • No pressure • No spam
Over 100+ successful trips
Feature
Cost Structure
How You book
Route Design
Accommodation & Experiences
Support
Overall Experience
Shall We Go Home
£249 / £495 flat fee (no commissions)
No commissions or markups
You book directly - full control and flexibility
Multi-country itineraries designed around your time, pace and the best seasons to visit
Extended 3-12+ week trips
Independent hotel and tour recommendations
Options matched to your budget and travel style
Direct contact with the person designing your trip
Structured, flexible, authentic - travel with complete confidence
Traditional Travel Agents
Commission-based packages
Markups built into pricing
They book for you - tied to supplier networks
Pre-set packages or rigid itineraries
1-2 week trips
Limited to contracted suppliers
Less transparency in pricing
Multiple handoffs or slower response times
Pay more for less control
Shall We Go Home
Cost Structure
How You book
Route Design
Accommodation & Experiences
Support
Overall Experience
Traditional Travel Agents
Cost Structure
How You book
Route Design
Accommodation & Experiences
Support
Overall Experience
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Is This Right For You?
This service is designed specifically for travellers planning longer, multi-country South America trips.
This is for you if:
This may not be for you if:
Pricing
Two Ways to Work Together
Both options include my personal involvement in achieving your dream trip from start to finish - the difference is the level of detail and support you need.
Blueprint
Ideal for independent travellers who want a professionally structured route - but prefer to shape the day-to-day details themselves.
From
£
245
Includes:
Popular
Full Bespoke Planning
For extended multi-country journeys (3+ weeks) that require detailed structure, collaborative refinement and ongoing support.
From
£
495
Includes:
Blueprint
Ideal for independent travellers who want a professionally structured route — but prefer to shape the day-to-day details themselves.
From
£
300
Includes:
Popular
Full Bespoke Planning
For extended multi-country journeys (4+ weeks) that require detailed structure, collaborative refinement and ongoing support.
From
£
500
Includes:
FAQs
You receive your personalised route outline within a 48 hours. From there, we refine together until everything feels right – typically over 1–2 weeks depending on your timeline. We can go from a rough plan to a fully booked trip in 2-3 weeks total.
Not at all, if anything you get more control. I design the route, recommend hotels and experiences, and put together the logistics, but you make every final call and book everything yourself. Nothing is locked in on your behalf. Think of it as having an expert do the heavy lifting so you can make better decisions faster, not handing your trip over to someone else.
A travel agent usually sells you a pre-built package and earns commission on what they book for you, which means their incentives aren’t always aligned with yours. I don’t book anything and I’m not tied to any operators or hotel chains. You get an independent, personalised plan built entirely around what you actually want, then you book it yourself, at the real price, with full flexibility to change it.
You can, and plenty of people do. But planning a multi-country South America trip properly usually takes weeks of research once you account for routing, transport logistics, weather windows, and figuring out which experiences are actually worth your time. I’ve spent over a decade making those mistakes myself, so I can hand you a route that works first time, in a fraction of that time.
Usually not. I work with plenty of people who’ve decided on a trip just weeks before they leave. As long as there’s enough time to get a route together and you book flights and accommodation promptly once you have it, a tight timeline isn’t a problem.
That’s completely normal. Part of the process is helping you decide what’s realistic, what flows well seasonally, and what fits your timeframe and travel style.
No – you book directly. This gives you full control and flexibility. I provide tailored booking links, recommendations and guidance so you can book confidently.
Your itinerary is designed to be flexible. If dates shift or you want to adjust parts of the route, we refine it together before you book.
We review it together via call, refine anything that doesn’t feel right, and once you’re confident – you book using your tailored guidance and links.