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🇰🇭 CAMBODIA

A lot of people visit Cambodia as part of a longer trip, but there’s so many phenomenal sights here that it justifies its own two-week holiday . Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

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Luxury
1	✈To Phnom Penh (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Evening	🏨La Rose Suites (Book >)	All hotels >
	You’ll arrive in the evening, so take some time to relax after the long flight.
3	Ease in to life in Cambodia with a gentle day of sightseeing in the capital. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are peaceful and magnificent buildings worthy of a couple of hours of your time. Next door is the National Museum of Cambodia, full of ancient Angkorian artefacts. End the day with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.			Get your eVisa for Cambodia online here.
4	🚐Phnom Penh to Kratie minibus (Book >)	Dep: 09:30	Arr: 15:30	🏨Rajabori Villas (Book >)	All hotels >
	You’ll arrive into Kratie in plenty of time to see the sun set over the Mekong on Koh Trong Island – the perfect start to a visit of this relaxing location.			Save the environment by using a filter water bottle.
5	Kayak or cruise along the river to spot the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. In the afternoon admire the Kratie’s French-era architecture and tour the temples in and around town.			Ensure your boatmen protect the dolphins by only using oars when near them.
6	🚐Kratie to Phnom Penh minibus (Book >) 🚐Phnom Penh to Kep minibus (Book >)	Dep: 08:30 Dep: 15:00	Arr: 14:30 Arr: 18:30	🏨Knai Bang Chatt Resort (Book >)	All hotels >
	The longest day of travel on this Cambodia itinerary, rewarded with ending at the spectacular beaches of gorgeous Kep.			Try to book your bus in advance during busy periods.
7-8	Spend a couple of days (or more) on the beach. Take the 20-minute boat ride to tranquil Rabbit Island and, if you get bored of the sand, visit a pepper farm or the nearby Bokor Hill Station.			Ensure your boatmen protect the dolphins by only using oars when near them.
9	🚐Kep to Phnom Penh minibus (Book >) 🚌Phnom Penh to Siem Reap bus (Book >)	Dep: 07:30 Dep: 11:30	Arr: 11:15 Arr: 17:30	🏨Shinta Mani Angkor (Book >)	All hotels >
	Say goodbye to the beach and hello to another day of bus travel. But at the end of it you’ll be in bustling Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor Wat. Buy your multi-day ticket after 5pm and it will only count from the next day.			Miss the connection to Siem Reap? No problem, buses depart until 18:00.
10-11	The Angkor Archaeological Park covers 400 square kilometres, so hire a car and driver to explore the site. Must-sees include Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Phrom, and Angkor Thom. Other places for your list are the Terrace of the Leper King, Baphuon, Srah Srang, Preah Ko (Sacred Bull), Baksei Chamkrong, Elephant Terrace, Pre Rup, East Mebon and Preah Khan. At the end of the day go to Phnom Bakheng for sunset.			Ask your hotel to help arrange a car and driver.
12	✈Siem Reap to Phnom Penh flight (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	🏨La Rose Suites (Book >)	All hotels >
	More time to see more temples, or any that you may have missed out on during days 10-11.			Continuing to Laos? Book your bus from Siem Reap to Don Det (4000 Islands) here (bus departs at 08:00).
13-14	✈Phnom Penh to Home (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening (next day)	Connect this Cambodia itinerary with the Laos, Thailand or Vietnam itinerary
	Take some culinary inspiration home with you on a food tour.
Mid-range
1	✈To Phnom Penh (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Evening	🏨IRoHa Garden (Book >)	All hotels >
	You’ll arrive in the evening, so take some time to relax after the long flight.
3	Ease in to life in Cambodia with a gentle day of sightseeing in the capital. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are peaceful and magnificent buildings worthy of a couple of hours of your time. Next door is the National Museum of Cambodia, full of ancient Angkorian artefacts. End the day with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.			Get your eVisa for Cambodia online here.
4	🚌Phnom Penh to Kratie bus (Book >)	Dep: 09:30	Arr: 16:30	🏨Rajabori Villas (Book >)	All hotels >
	You’ll arrive into Kratie in plenty of time to see the sun set over the Mekong on Koh Trong Island – the perfect start to a visit of this relaxing location.			Save the environment by using a filter water bottle.
5	Kayak or cruise along the river to spot the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. In the afternoon admire the Kratie’s French-era architecture and tour the temples in and around town.			Ensure your boatmen protect the dolphins by only using oars when near them.
6	🚌Kratie to Phnom Penh bus (Book >) 🚌Phnom Penh to Kep bus (Book >)	Dep: 07:30 Dep: 15:00	Arr: 14:30 Arr: 18:30	🏨Samanea Beach (Book >)	All hotels >
	The longest day of travel on this Cambodia itinerary, rewarded with ending at the spectacular beaches of gorgeous Kep.			Try to book your bus in advance during busy periods.
7-8	Spend a couple of days (or more) on the beach. Take the 20-minute boat ride to tranquil Rabbit Island and, if you get bored of the sand, visit a pepper farm or the nearby Bokor Hill Station.			Ensure your boatmen protect the dolphins by only using oars when near them.
9	🚌Kep to Phnom Penh bus (Book >) 🚌Phnom Penh to Siem Reap bus (Book >)	Dep: 07:30 Dep: 11:30	Arr: 11:15 Arr: 17:30	🏨Golden Temple (Book >)	All hotels >
	Say goodbye to the beach and hello to another day of bus travel. But at the end of it you’ll be in bustling Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor Wat. Buy your multi-day ticket after 5pm and it will only count from the next day.			Miss the connection to Siem Reap? No problem, buses depart until 18:00.
10-11	The Angkor Archaeological Park covers 400 square kilometres, so hire a car and driver to explore the site. Must-sees include Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Phrom, and Angkor Thom. Other places for your list are the Terrace of the Leper King, Baphuon, Srah Srang, Preah Ko (Sacred Bull), Baksei Chamkrong, Elephant Terrace, Pre Rup, East Mebon and Preah Khan. At the end of the day go to Phnom Bakheng for sunset.			Ask your hotel to help arrange a car and driver.
12	✈Siem Reap to Phnom Penh bus (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	🏨IRoHa Garden (Book >)	All hotels >
	More time to see more temples, or any that you may have missed out on during days 10-11.			Continuing to Laos? Book your bus from Siem Reap to Don Det (4000 Islands) here (bus departs at 08:00).
13-14	✈Phnom Penh to Home (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening (next day)	Connect this Cambodia itinerary with the Laos, Thailand or Vietnam itinerary
	Take some culinary inspiration home with you on a food tour.
Budget
1	✈To Phnom Penh (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Evening	🏨Envoy Hostel (Book >)	See all hostels >
	You’ll arrive in the evening, so take some time to relax after the long flight.
3	Ease in to life in Cambodia with a gentle day of sightseeing in the capital. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are peaceful and magnificent buildings worthy of a couple of hours of your time. Next door is the National Museum of Cambodia, full of ancient Angkorian artefacts. End the day with a visit to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.			Get your eVisa for Cambodia online here.
4	🚌Phnom Penh to Kratie bus (Book >)	Dep: 09:30	Arr: 16:30	🏨Hotel River Dolphin (Book >)	All hotels >
	You’ll arrive into Kratie in plenty of time to see the sun set over the Mekong on Koh Trong Island – the perfect start to a visit of this relaxing location.			Save the environment by using a filter water bottle.
5	Kayak or cruise along the river to spot the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. In the afternoon admire the Kratie’s French-era architecture and tour the temples in and around town.			Ensure your boatmen protect the dolphins by only using oars when near them.
6	🚌Kratie to Phnom Penh bus (Book >) 🚌Phnom Penh to Kep bus (Book >)	Dep: 07:30 Dep: 15:00	Arr: 14:30 Arr: 18:30	🏨Khmer Hands Bungalows (Book >)	All hotels >
	The longest day of travel on this Cambodia itinerary, rewarded with ending at the spectacular beaches of gorgeous Kep.			Try to book your bus in advance during busy periods.
7-8	Spend a couple of days (or more) on the beach. Take the 20-minute boat ride to tranquil Rabbit Island and, if you get bored of the sand, visit a pepper farm or the nearby Bokor Hill Station.			Ensure your boatmen protect the dolphins by only using oars when near them.
9	🚌Kep to Phnom Penh bus (Book >) 🚌Phnom Penh to Siem Reap bus (Book >)	Dep: 07:30 Dep: 11:30	Arr: 11:15 Arr: 17:30	🏨Lub d (Book >)	All hostels >
	Say goodbye to the beach and hello to another day of bus travel. But at the end of it you’ll be in bustling Siem Reap, gateway to Angkor Wat. Buy your multi-day ticket after 5pm and it will only count from the next day.			Miss the connection to Siem Reap? No problem, buses depart until 18:00.
10-11	Must-sees here include Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Phrom, and Angkor Thom. Other places for your list are the Terrace of the Leper King, Baphuon, Srah Srang, Preah Ko (Sacred Bull), Baksei Chamkrong, Elephant Terrace, Pre Rup, East Mebon and Preah Khan. At the end of the day go to Phnom Bakheng for sunset.			Hire a bicycle, take your time and enjoy sedate, peaceful journeys around the site. If you want to go further then a tuk-tuk can be good value (ask the hostel for advice).
12	✈Siem Reap to Phnom Penh flight (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening	🏨Envoy Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	More time to see more temples, or any that you may have missed out on during days 10-11.			Continuing to Laos? Book your bus from Siem Reap to Don Det (4000 Islands) here (bus departs at 08:00).
13-14	✈Phnom Penh to Home (Book >)	Dep: Evening	Arr: Evening (next day)	Connect this Cambodia itinerary with the Laos, Thailand or Vietnam itinerary
	Take some culinary inspiration home with you on a food tour.

🇨🇱 SOUTHERN CHILE

This itinerary covers vast distances and takes in some of the most dramatic scenery Nature has to offer. Pack your hiking boots for world-class trekking. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

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Luxury
1	✈To Santiago (Book >) ✈To Puerto Natales (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Morning	🏨Simple Patagonia Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag and enjoying the colourful buildings and Mueso Histórico Municipal.
3-6	🚌Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine bus (Book >)	Dep: 07:00	Arr: 09:00	🏨Refugios (Book >)	All hotels >
	Embark on the stupendous W trek, staying in remote refugios along the way			This website is an excellent resource for planning your trek – don’t forget to pack a filter water bottle.
7	🚌Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales bus (Book >)	Dep: 18:30	Arr: 21:15	🏨Ferry (Book >)
	Return to Puerto Natales to check in to your ferry.			Your ferry ticket allows you to stay on board the night before departure.
8-11	⛴Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry (Book >)	Dep: 06:00		🏨Ferry (Book >)
	Four days of sailing through the dramatic Chilean fjords. The naturalist on board will help you to spot marine birds, sea lions, dolphins and maybe even whales.			This is just a ferry – do not expect anything in the way of luxurious cruise accommodation!
12	⛴Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry 🚌Puerto Montt to Cochamo bus (Info >)	Dep: 11:30	Arr: 08:00 Arr: 14:00	🏨Refugio Cochamó (Book >)
	Once the ferry has docked in Puerto Montt, leave your excess luggage with the ‘custodia’ at the bus station before heading to the Cochamo trailhead and the two-hour walk to La Junta (view my video here)			Tickets for the Cochamo bus can be bought from ticket office 42 in Puerto Montt bus station
13	You’re here to hike so head out early and find yourself amongst magnificent mountain scenery on one of the spectacular trails from the hut			The trails here aren’t well-marked – bring GPS (I recommend Viewranger)
14	🚌Cochamo to Puerto Varas bus (Info >)	Dep: 15:00	Arr: 17:00	🏨Hotel AWA (Book >)	All hotels >
	Puerto Varas is a beautiful town from which to explore the southern lakes. Enjoy the charming Germanic architecture as well as the Museo Antonio Felmer.			08:00 is the expected arrival time for your ferry, although it can be delayed by hours.
15	Take a trip to Playa Hermosa, Isla Loreley and Volcán Osorno			Extend your trip with a multi-day hike in the nearby Cochamó valley.
16	🚕Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport ✈Puerto Montt to Santiago (Book >)	Dep: Morning Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning Arr: Morning	🏨The Aubrey (Book >)	All hotels >
	Visit the city’s many museums, all the while marvelling at the dramatic Andes in the background.			Extend this Southern Chile itinerary with a visit to Valparaiso. See our Northern Chile plan.
17	✈Santiago to home (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning (next day)	Connect this Southern Chile itinerary with the Northern Chile, Southern Argentina or Brazil itinerary
	Book your transfer to the airport.
Mid-range
1	✈To Santiago (Book >) ✈To Puerto Natales (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Morning	🏨Weskar Patagonian Lodge (Book >)	All hotels >
	Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag and enjoying the colourful buildings and Mueso Histórico Municipal.
3-6	🚌Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine bus (Book >)	Dep: 07:00	Arr: 09:00	🏨Refugios (Book >)	All hotels >
	Embark on the stupendous W trek, staying in remote refugios along the way			This website is an excellent resource for planning your trek – don’t forget to pack a filter water bottle.
7	🚌Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales bus (Book >)	Dep: 18:30	Arr: 21:15	🏨Ferry (Book >)
	Return to Puerto Natales to check in to your ferry.			Your ferry ticket allows you to stay on board the night before departure.
8-11	⛴Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry (Book >)	Dep: 06:00		🏨Ferry (Book >)
	Four days of sailing through the dramatic Chilean fjords. The naturalist on board will help you to spot marine birds, sea lions, dolphins and maybe even whales.			This is just a ferry – do not expect anything in the way of luxurious cruise accommodation!
12	⛴Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry 🚌Puerto Montt to Cochamo bus (Info >)	Dep: 11:30	Arr: 08:00 Arr: 14:00	🏨Refugio Cochamó (Book >)
	Once the ferry has docked in Puerto Montt, leave your excess luggage with the ‘custodia’ at the bus station before heading to the Cochamo trailhead and the two-hour walk to La Junta (view my video here)			Tickets for the Cochamo bus can be bought from ticket office 42 in Puerto Montt bus station
13	You’re here to hike so head out early and find yourself amongst magnificent mountain scenery on one of the spectacular trails from the hut			The trails here aren’t well-marked – bring GPS (I recommend Viewranger)
14	🚌Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas bus (Book >)	Dep: Every 10 mins	Arr: 08:00 Arr: 20 mins later	🏨Hotel Cabaña del Lago (Book >)	All hotels >
	Puerto Varas is a beautiful town from which to explore the southern lakes. Enjoy the charming Germanic architecture as well as the Museo Antonio Felmer.			08:00 is the expected arrival time for your ferry, although it can be delayed by hours.
15	Take a trip to Playa Hermosa, Isla Loreley and Volcán Osorno			Extend your trip with a multi-day hike in the nearby Cochamó valley.
16	🚌Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport bus ✈Puerto Montt to Santiago flight(Book >)	Dep: Morning Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning Arr: Morning	🏨Hotel Plaza San Francisco (Book >)	All hotels >
	Visit the city’s many museums, all the while marvelling at the dramatic Andes in the background.			Extend this Southern Chile itinerary with a visit to Valparaiso. See our Northern Chile plan.
17	✈Santiago to home (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning (next day)	Connect this Southern Chile itinerary with the Northern Chile, Southern Argentina or Brazil itinerary
	Book your transfer to the airport.
Budget
1	✈To Santiago (Book >) ✈To Puerto Natales (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Morning	🏨El Patagonico (Book >)	All hostels >
	Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag and enjoying the colourful buildings and Mueso Histórico Municipal.
3-6	🚌Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine bus (Book >)	Dep: 07:00	Arr: 09:00	🏨Refugios (Book >)	All hotels >
	Embark on the stupendous W trek, camping beside remote refugios along the way			This website is an excellent resource for planning your trek – don’t forget to pack a filter water bottle.
7	🚌Torres del Paine to Puerto Natales bus (Book >)	Dep: 18:30	Arr: 21:15	🏨Ferry (Book >)
	Return to Puerto Natales to check in to your ferry.			Your ferry ticket allows you to stay on board the night before departure.
8-11	⛴Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry (Book >)	Dep: 06:00		🏨Ferry (Book >)
	Four days of sailing through the dramatic Chilean fjords. The naturalist on board will help you to spot marine birds, sea lions, dolphins and maybe even whales.			This is just a ferry – do not expect anything in the way of luxurious cruise accommodation!
12	⛴Puerto Natales to Puerto Montt ferry 🚌Puerto Montt to Cochamo bus (Info >)	Dep: 11:30	Arr: 08:00 Arr: 14:00	🏨Refugio Cochamó (Book >)
	Once the ferry has docked in Puerto Montt, leave your excess luggage with the ‘custodia’ at the bus station before heading to the Cochamo trailhead and the two-hour walk to La Junta (view my video here)			Tickets for the Cochamo bus can be bought from ticket office 42 in Puerto Montt bus station
13	You’re here to hike so head out early and find yourself amongst magnificent mountain scenery on one of the spectacular trails from the hut			The trails here aren’t well-marked – bring GPS (I recommend Viewranger)
14	🚌Puerto Montt to Puerto Varas bus (Book >)	Dep: Every 10 mins	Arr: 08:00 Arr: 20 mins later	🏨MaPatagonia Outdoor Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Puerto Varas is a beautiful town from which to explore the southern lakes. Enjoy the charming Germanic architecture on a self-guided walking tour, as well as the Museo Antonio Felmer.			The Casa del Turista tourism office can help with any questions you may have
15	Take a trip to Playa Hermosa, Petrohue, Isla Loreley and Volcán Osorno			The bus to Petrohue departs from Walker Martinez and San Bernardo
16	🚌Puerto Varas to Puerto Montt airport bus ✈Puerto Montt to Santiago flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning Arr: Morning	🏨Eco-Hostal Tambo Verde (Book >)	All hostels >
	Visit the city’s many museums, all the while marvelling at the dramatic Andes in the background.			Extend this Southern Chile itinerary with a visit to Valparaiso. See our Northern Chile plan.
17	✈Santiago to home (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning (next day)	Connect this Southern Chile itinerary with the Northern Chile, Southern Argentina or Brazil itinerary
	Book your transfer to the airport.

🇦🇷 NORTHERN ARGENTINA

Two weeks of incredible sights, natural wonders, vineyards, beautiful cities, mountains, lakes and more. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

Here’s your Northern Argentina itinerary:

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Luxury
1	✈To Buenos Aires (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Morning	🏨Alvear Palace (Book >)	All hotels >
	Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag. We suggest you find a cool café in Palermo and enjoy a delicious medialuna.
3	Visit Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, grab lunch at Mercado del Progreso and admire the city architecture on a walking tour.			Extend your trip with a couple of days in Montevideo, a short ferry ride away.
4	✈Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Hotel Costa del Sol (Book >)	All hotels >
	Get up and close to the individual falls in Parque National Iguazu.			Entrance to the park is $600,00 pesos.
5	The Brazilian side of the falls offers the best panoramic views – once over the border take a bus or taxi to the park entrance and explore the trails. Watch my Iguassu Falls video >			You must get off the bus to get your Brazilian stamp and entry card. Buses are frequent and so you won’t wait long for the next.
6	✈Puerto Iguazu to Mendoza flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Cavas Wine Lodge (Book >)	All hotels >
	Welcome to wine country! It’s easy to get about by bicycle, or maybe take a guided tour.			Visit this site for some great vineyard visiting tips.
7-8	Another couple of days to indulge in some wine tasting (or relax in your hotels own vineyards). Tours to the mountains, including to Aconcagua, are also available.			Mendoza is famous for its spas – perfect after all that cycling.
9	✈Mendoza to Bariloche flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Charming Luxury Lodge & Private Spa(Book >)	All hotels >
	Spend the rest of the day soaking up the stunning scenery or indulging in one of the many chocolate shops.			The hills here are very steep so bring good shoes.
10-11	Hike, bike, take to the lakes or add on a couple of days and do as much of the above as you have the energy for.			Buy hiking maps at Cultura Book Shop or the cabin at the corner of Villegas & Moreno Streets.
12	✈Bariloche to Buenos Aires flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Alvear Palace (Book >)	All hotels >
	More time to enjoy this superb city, the heart of which can all be explored on foot.			If you want to extend your trip then the Perito Moreno glacier is a 12-hr bus journey from Bariloche.
13				Bring a filter water bottle so that you can drink tap water.
14	✈Buenos Aires to home	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning (next day)	Connect this Northern Argentina itinerary with the Southern Argentina, Brazil, Northern Chile or Southern Chile itinerary
	Extend your trip with a visit to Peninsula Valdez.
Mid-range
1	✈To Buenos Aires (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Morning	🏨Carles Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag. We suggest you find a cool café in Palermo and enjoy a delicious medialuna.
3	Visit Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, grab lunch at Mercado del Progreso and admire the city architecture on a walking tour.			Extend your trip with a couple of days in Montevideo, a short ferry ride away.
4	✈Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Grand Crucero (Book >)	All hotels >
	Get up and close to the individual falls in Parque National Iguazu.			Entrance to the park is $600 pesos.
5	The Brazilian side of the falls offers the best panoramic views – once over the border take a bus or taxi to the park entrance and explore the trails. Watch my Iguassu Falls video >			You must get off the bus to get your Brazilian stamp and entry card. Buses are frequent and so you won’t wait long for the next.
6	✈Puerto Iguazu to Mendoza flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Cavas Wine Lodge (Book >)	All hotels >
	Welcome to wine country! It’s easy to get about by bicycle.			Visit this site for some great vineyard visiting tips.
7-8	Another couple of days to indulge in some wine tasting (or relax in your hotels own vineyards). Tours to the mountains, including to Aconcagua, are also available.			Mendoza is famous for its spas – perfect after all that cycling.
9	✈Mendoza to Bariloche flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Peninsula Petit Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	Spend the rest of the day soaking up the stunning scenery or indulging in one of the many chocolate shops.			The hills here are very steep so bring good shoes.
10-11	Hike, bike, take to the lakes or add on a couple of days and do as much of the above as you have the energy for.			Buy hiking maps at Cultura Book Shop or the cabin at the corner of Villegas & Moreno Streets.
12	✈Bariloche to Buenos Aires flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Carles Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	More time to enjoy this superb city, the heart of which can all be explored on foot.			If you want to extend your trip then the Perito Moreno glacier is a 12-hr bus journey from Bariloche.
13				Bring a filter water bottle so that you can drink tap water.
14	✈Buenos Aires to home	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning (next day)	Connect this Northern Argentina itinerary with the Southern Argentina, Brazil, Northern Chile or Southern Chile itinerary
	Extend your trip with a visit to Peninsula Valdez.
Budget
1	✈To Buenos Aires (Book >)	Dep: Evening		🏨 In flight!
2			Arr: Morning	🏨Viajero Buenos Aires (Book >)	All hostels >
	Have a relaxing first day recuperating from jet lag. We suggest you find a cool café in Palermo and enjoy a delicious medialuna.
3	Visit Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, grab lunch at Mercado del Progreso and admire the city architecture on a walking tour.			Extend your trip with a couple of days in Montevideo, a short ferry ride away.
4	✈Buenos Aires to Puerto Iguazu flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Afternoon	🏨Hostel Bambu (Book >)	All hostels >
	Get up and close to the individual falls in Parque National Iguazu.			Entrance to the park is $600,00 pesos.
5	The Brazilian side of the falls offers the best panoramic views – once over the border take a bus or taxi to the park entrance and explore the trails. Watch my Iguassu Falls video >			You must get off the bus to get your Brazilian stamp and entry card. Buses are frequent and so you won’t wait long for the next.
6	✈Puerto Iguazu to Mendoza flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Lagares Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Welcome to wine country! It’s easy to get about by bicycle.			Visit this site for some great vineyard visiting tips.
7-8	Another couple of days to indulge in some wine tasting. Ask your hostel about tours to the mountains.			Mendoza is famous for its spas – perfect after all that cycling.
9	✈Mendoza to Bariloche flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Hospedaje Penthouse 1004 (Book >)	All hostels >
	Spend the rest of the day soaking up the stunning scenery or indulging in one of the many chocolate shops.			The hills here are very steep so bring good shoes.
10-11	Hike, bike, take to the lakes or add on a couple of days and do as much of the above as you have the energy for.			Buy hiking maps at Cultura Book Shop or the cabin at the corner of Villegas & Moreno Streets.
12	✈Bariloche to Buenos Aires flight (Book >)	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning	🏨Viajero Buenos Aires (Book >)	All hostels >
	More time to enjoy this superb city, the heart of which can all be explored on foot.			If you want to extend your trip then the Perito Moreno glacier is a 12-hr bus journey from Bariloche.
13				Extend your trip with a visit to Peninsula Valdez.
14	✈Buenos Aires to home	Dep: Morning	Arr: Morning (next day)	Connect this Northern Argentina itinerary with the Southern Argentina, Brazil, Northern Chile or Southern Chile itinerary
	Bus line 394 goes from the city centre to the airport.

🇭🇷🇲🇪 CROATIA & MONTENEGRO

A packed 15 days of ancient cities, mountainous national parks, sunny islands and stunning, secluded beaches. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.

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Luxury
1	✈To Dubrovnik (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Hilton Imperial (Book >)	All hotels >
	Private transfers from the airport take 35 mins .
2	Lose yourself in the Old Town streets then take a 2km walk along the city walls. Walk or take a cable car up the hill overlooking the city			The tourist crowds tend to dissipate in the early evening.
3	🚌Dubrovnik to Kotor bus (Book >)	Dep: 11:00	Arr: 13:00	🏨Hotel Vardar (Book >)	All hotels >
	Explore the winding streets but save energy for walking the incredible ramparts to the Castle Of San Giovanni.			Take plenty to drink with you on your climb to the castle, although there are a few people selling drinks from coolers.
4	🚌Kotor to Žabljak bus (Book >)	Dep: 09:40	Arr: 13:30	🏨Hotel Soa (Book >)	All hotels >
	Walk to and around the beautiful Crno Jezero.			Entry to Durmitor National Park is €3.
5	Full day for hiking in Durmitor National Park.			This is a good map for working out which route to take.
6	🚌Žabljak to Kotor bus (Book >)	Dep: 17:55	Arr: 21:45	🏨Hotel Vardar (Book >)	All hotels >
	Embark on a rafting adventure down the Tara River Canyon before heading back to Kotor.			Learn a few Montenegrin words to bond with your guide.
7	Relax in the ancient streets of Kotor, take a boat trip out to Our Lady of the Rock island.			See the streets in early morning or evening to avoid cruise crowds.
8	🚌Kotor to Dubrovnik bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:10	Arr: 12:30	🏨Hilton Imperial (Book >)	All hotels >
	War Photo Limited has an excellent collection of images from the War of Independence. Find peace in the Franciscan Monastery.			Arrive at Buza Bar early to get a prime seat for sunset.
9	🚌Dubrovnik to Mostar bus (Book >)	Dep: 08:00	Arr: 11:40	🏨Villa Anri (Book >)	All hotels >
	Stari Most is the main attraction of Mostar, but the old city and Koskin-Mehmed Pasha’s Mosque are worth spending time in too.			Pay a (pro!) bridge diver to plunge into the Neretva River.
10	🚌Mostar to Split bus (Book >)	Dep: 12:50	Arr: 17:00	🏨Piazza Heritage Hotel (Book >)	All hotels >
	In Mostar seek out Neretva Hotel and reflect on the ravages of war. Spend this evening and tomorrow morning exporing Diocletian’s Palace in Split.			Luka Ice Cream & Cakes in Split offers the most delicious ice cream you’re ever likely to taste (probably the highlight of this Croatia & Montenegro itinerary).
11	⛴️Split to Hvar ferry (Book >)	Dep: 10:30	Arr: 11:35	🏨Hotel Amfora (Book >)	All hotels >
	You’ll be based on the main island of Hvar where you have the benefit of enjoying the old town, being in walking distance of lovely beaches and short boats rides to exquisite islands.			Hvar town comes alive at night when it’s much cooler.
12-14				Small boats for nearby islands leave from the harbour.
15	⛴️Hvar to Split ferry (Book >) ✈Split to Home (Book >)	Dep: 11:30 Dep: Afternoon	Arr: 12:05 Arr: Evening	Connect this Croatia and Montenegro itinerary with the Slovenia and Croatia itinerary
	Time for one more ice cream at Luka’s?
Mid-range
1	✈To Dubrovnik (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Apartments Martecchini (Book >)	All hotels >
	Private transfers from the airport take 35 mins .
2	Lose yourself in the Old Town streets then take a 2km walk along the city walls. Walk or take a cable car up the hill overlooking the city			The tourist crowds tend to dissipate in the early evening.
3	🚌Dubrovnik to Kotor bus (Book >)	Dep: 11:00	Arr: 13:00	🏨Hotel Cattaro (Book >)	All hotels >
	Explore the winding streets but save energy for walking the incredible ramparts to the Castle Of San Giovanni.			Take plenty to drink with you on your climb to the castle, although there are a few people selling drinks from coolers.
4	🚌Kotor to Žabljak bus (Book >)	Dep: 09:40	Arr: 13:30	🏨Hotel Soa (Book >)	All hotels >
	Walk to and around the beautiful Crno Jezero.			Entry to Durmitor National Park is €3.
5	Full day for hiking in Durmitor National Park.			This is a good map for working out which route to take.
6	🚌Žabljak to Kotor bus (Book >)	Dep: 17:55	Arr: 21:45	🏨Hotel Cattaro (Book >)	All hotels >
	Embark on a rafting adventure down the Tara River Canyon before heading back to Kotor.			Learn a few Montenegrin words to bond with your guide.
7	Relax in the ancient streets of Kotor, take a boat trip out to Our Lady of the Rock island.			See the streets in early morning or evening to avoid cruise crowds.
8	🚌Kotor to Dubrovnik bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:10	Arr: 12:30	🏨Apartments Martecchini (Book >)	All hotels >
	War Photo Limited has an excellent collection of images from the War of Independence. Find peace in the Franciscan Monastery.			Arrive at Buza Bar early to get a prime seat for sunset.
9	🚌Dubrovnik to Mostar bus (Book >)	Dep: 08:00	Arr: 11:40	🏨Pension Cardak (Book >)	All hotels >
	Stari Most is the main attraction of Mostar, but the old city and Koskin-Mehmed Pasha’s Mosque are worth spending time in too.			Pay a (pro!) bridge diver to plunge into the Neretva River.
10	🚌Mostar to Split bus (Book >)	Dep: 12:50	Arr: 17:00	🏨Hotel Vestibul Palace (Book >)	All hotels >
	In Mostar seek out Neretva Hotel and reflect on the ravages of war. Spend this evening and tomorrow morning exporing Diocletian’s Palace in Split.			Luka Ice Cream & Cakes in Split offers the most delicious ice cream you’re ever likely to taste (probably the highlight of this Croatia & Montenegro itinerary).
11	⛴️Split to Hvar ferry (Book >)	Dep: 10:30	Arr: 11:35	🏨Hotel Amfora (Book >)	All hotels >
	You’ll be based on the main island of Hvar where you have the benefit of enjoying the old town, being in walking distance of lovely beaches and short boats rides to exquisite islands.			Hvar town comes alive at night when it’s much cooler.
12-14				Small boats for nearby islands leave from the harbour.
15	⛴️Hvar to Split ferry (Book >) ✈Split to Home (Book >)	Dep: 11:30 Dep: Afternoon	Arr: 12:05 Arr: Evening	Connect this Croatia and Montenegro itinerary with the Slovenia and Croatia itinerary
	Time for one more ice cream at Luka’s?
Budget
1	✈To Dubrovnik (Book >)	Dep: Afternoon	Arr: Evening	🏨Dubrovnik Old Town Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Private transfers from the airport take 35 mins.
2	Lose yourself in the Old Town streets then take a 2km walk along the city walls. Walk or take a cable car up the hill overlooking the city			The tourist crowds tend to dissipate in the early evening.
3	🚌Dubrovnik to Kotor bus (Book >)	Dep: 11:00	Arr: 13:00	🏨Pupa Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Explore the winding streets but save energy for walking the incredible ramparts to the Castle Of San Giovanni.			Take plenty to drink with you on your climb to the castle, although there are a few people selling drinks from coolers.
4	🚌Kotor to Žabljak bus (Book >)	Dep: 09:40	Arr: 13:30	🏨Hostel Hikers Den (Book >)	All hostels >
	Walk to and around the beautiful Crno Jezero.			Entry to Durmitor National Park is €3.
5	Full day for hiking in Durmitor National Park.			This is a good map for working out which route to take.
6	🚌Žabljak to Kotor bus (Book >)	Dep: 17:55	Arr: 21:45	🏨Pupa Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	Embark on a rafting adventure down the Tara River Canyon before heading back to Kotor.			Learn a few Montenegrin words to bond with your rafting guide.
7	Relax in the ancient streets of Kotor, take a boat trip out to Our Lady of the Rock island.			See the streets in early morning or evening to avoid cruise crowds.
8	🚌Kotor to Dubrovnik bus (Book >)	Dep: 10:10	Arr: 12:30	🏨Dubrovnik Old Town Hostel (Book >)	All hostels >
	War Photo Limited has an excellent collection of images from the War of Independence. Find peace in the Franciscan Monastery.			Arrive at Buza Bar early to get a prime seat for sunset.
9	🚌Dubrovnik to Mostar bus (Book >)	Dep: 08:00	Arr: 11:40	🏨Hostel Balkaneros (Book >)	All hostels >
	Stari Most is the main attraction of Mostar, but the old city and Koskin-Mehmed Pasha’s Mosque are worth spending time in too.			Pay a (pro!) bridge diver to plunge into the Neretva River.
10	🚌Mostar to Split bus (Book >)	Dep: 12:50	Arr: 17:00	🏨Exclusive Centre (Book >)	All hostels >
	In Mostar seek out Neretva Hotel and reflect on the ravages of war. Spend this evening and tomorrow morning exporing Diocletian’s Palace in Split.			Luka Ice Cream & Cakes in Split offers the most delicious ice cream you’re ever likely to taste.
11	⛴️Split to Hvar ferry (Book >)	Dep: 10:30	Arr: 11:35	🏨Dink’s Place (Book >)	All hostels >
	You’ll be based on the main island of Hvar where you have the benefit of enjoying the old town, being in walking distance of lovely beaches and short boats rides to exquisite islands.			Hvar town comes alive at night when it’s much cooler.
12-14				Small boats for nearby islands leave from the harbour.
15	⛴️Hvar to Split ferry (Book >) ✈Split to Home (Book >)	Dep: 11:30 Dep: Afternoon	Arr: 12:05 Arr: Evening	Connect this Croatia and Montenegro itinerary with the Slovenia and Croatia itinerary
	Time for one more ice cream at Luka’s?