Travel Review: Luxury South America Tour, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Torres del Paine, Santiago

It takes a lot of thinking to come up with anything. We had heard great reports about Valparaiso, Chile and so asked to add an extra day and night there beyond the day trip that our tour company had booked. We did a lot of walking and exploring in Valparaiso, so it wasn't a bad experience, but it isn't an attractive city and took some effort to get into the vibe. But that was our request, and our travel company made it work. In El Calafate, I wish I had gone to the glacier museum. 

I sound like many Americans, but the tipping issue is confusing. Our travel agency gave us a guide, but it didn't always seem to work. How much is appropriate when a driver and guide pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel without really providing guide services, just a transfer. For the driver, how much if they pick you up, drop you off for 4 hours, then pick up again vs making several stops during the 4 hours. I know it's hard to be specific, but working in multiple currencies for multiple activities was difficult - I wish I could pay more and have tips included.