LJT84

Hi,
I am a 23 yr old male from Canada and I am planning a trip down to Chile, Patagonia, and Argentina this year for 18 days (give or take a day or two). I have never really travelled solo before, have always gone in groups and I am looking for something different, follow my own pace and do my own thing etc. If anyone could share their expierence traveling alone in SA with transportation, accomadations, sight seeing, things to do etc. I am not opposed to guides adventure tours if anyone can recommend any sites.

Thanks

mlgb

I assume you know the seasons are reversed (what month are you planning to go?) so right now is summer in Patagonia.

It is very busy in high season (now) so not normally a place that is easy to visit on short notice. However the good side is that you will never feel alone, if that is a worry...The bad side is that the nicest, or most reasonably priced, or most convenient lodgings might be full, especially if you don't book ahead and just want to play it by ear.. you may have to stay far away from attractions, or pay more than you want for not great options.

It is pretty easy to do bookings on the internet or by email, on booking.com,and flights online.

It's a good idea to have some kind of general itinerary so you know when the buses leave, how long it takes between locations, and where you really need to fly rather than use land transfers. And book at least a first night's room in each place.

LJT84

I am planning to go in November, not high season and should still get some nice weather.

dwdvagamundo

LJT--see my trip report on this Forum regarding my solo visit to Argentina last October which will answer some of your questions on Argentina.

I didn't do any "adventure travel;" and with one exception did not take any tours. For us to recommend things for you to do, we'd need to know what sorts of things you enjoy doing. Argentina has a pretty wide range of attractions. Three I'd recommend to anyone: Iguazu Falls, Peninsula Valdes, and the Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy Province (northwest Argentina). November should be a good month to visit the Peninsula as the marine life comes and goes seasonally.

One thing I found is that, although I would try to book single room, I generally ended up paying for two. I used booking.com--and highly recommend the booking.com app--but for some reason, a lot of places I stayed had the idea there were two of me. However, given the relatively reasonable room rates in Argentina, this turned out to be an advantage as I got a double bed and once or twice a king and more room to move around.

Anyway, let us know what sorts of things you like to do and we can advise you better

dwdvagamundo

Link to my trip report http://www.fodors.com/community/sout...tober-2016.cfm

thursdaysd

I, too, traveled solo in SA. No problems.

http://www.fodors.com/community/sout...-patagonia.cfm