When I went there this time, I felt that it would be quite difficult to go around the famous tourist spots in South America on my own, so I am glad I asked for a guide.
On the other hand, I thought it would have been nice to do a little more research on the hotel and consult with them at the time of planning. If you can book only the hotel yourself, you will be grateful in terms of cost and preference. (I'm not sure about the cost because I don't know the price of this time for the hotel alone)
Before departure, the direct flight between La Paz and Santiago was canceled and changed to a transfer, but there was also information that it was not currently operating at the time. I don't know if it's true or not, but if it's not running now, I wanted it to be accurately known when planning in advance.
I didn't have to worry about rabies, so I didn't get vaccinated, but there were many Nora-like dogs in various places. The risk of being bitten was probably low, but it was a little disgusting.
The guide in Machu Picchucusco when I had diarrhea and abdominal pain was very kind and very helpful because I was able to take care of him flexibly.
On the other hand, the Peruvian ceviche fish, which is thought to have caused the abdominal pain, should have been a little more cautious. When I asked him later, he said that there were many people who ate Japan. It wasn't a good idea to eat all of it because it was refreshing and delicious while I was tired of greasy food, but it would have been nice to have them explain that there are not a few people who eat this dish at the restaurant.
The guide at Salar de Uyuni was also very helpful and helpful.
The other guides were generally kind, but some of them were veterans and a little self-paced, so I had the impression that they could have been a little more attentive.
La Paz suffered from severe exhaust fumes and a stomach ache that further deteriorated him due to an exhaust gas allergy. The altitude sickness itself was well countermeasured, so it didn't get worse, but I wasn't aware of the exhaust gas, so I thought it would be a good level to share with the information in advance.
When I boarded the Cessna in the Nazca Lines, I was about to put it back even though I was taking anti-sickness. It seems that it is difficult to adjust the reservation time of the Cessna because it does not seem to be free, but it may be difficult to board just after lunch.
It was a pretty tough trip in terms of physical condition because I was sick, but I think it was good overall to see the scenery of a lifetime smoothly.