How Much to Backpack South America: 45-Day Grand Tour backpackr
6 Cities45 Days~$β31/day60 planned
π¦π· Buenos Aires β π¦π· Mendoza β π¨π± Santiago β π΅πͺ Lima β π΅πͺ Cusco β π§π΄ La Paz
Ground costs $β1,200 β $β1,600 (flights not included)
Your Route, Stop by Stop
01
π¦π·Buenos Aires
Argentina Β· 8 nights
Pricey$β51/day
02
π¦π·Mendoza
Argentina Β· 8 nights
Pricey$β35/day
03
π¨π±Santiago
Chile Β· 8 nights
Good Value$β33/day
04
π΅πͺLima
Peru Β· 7 nights
Good Value$β19/day
πbus ~$25 Β· 22h β Cusco
05
π΅πͺCusco
Peru Β· 7 nights
Best Value$β16/day
06
π§π΄La Paz
Bolivia Β· 7 nights
Best Value$β15/day
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Frequently Asked Questions
For this 6-city itinerary covering Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Santiago, Lima, Cusco, La Paz, expect to spend around $β31 per day on ground costs (hostels, local transport, food, and activities). Flight costs vary by your departure city, typically ranging from $800-1,800 for round-trip international flights.