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Free (friend's place)
Free (friend's place)
Mostly arranged (brother's wedding)
Utila — budget dive hub, hostels & dive lodges
Utila over Roatán — cheaper, excellent diving, great for logging dives before Galápagos.
San Juan del Sur — hostels, surf town vibe
Late June/July = start of Pacific swell season. Good conditions for beginners. Fly to Ecuador via Bogotá or Panama City on Jul 9/10.
Quito, Baños, Cotopaxi area
Land-based — Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
San Pedro de Atacama
Uyuni Salt Flats tour
Mix of hostel & nicer stays
Torres del Paine, El Calafate, El Chaltén
Ushuaia
Friend's place
Hostels / budget stays
01.06.2026 · Ryanair FR9611
Depart 15:30 DUB Terminal 1 → Arrive 19:35 FCO Terminal 1
04.06.2026 · British Airways BA1584 · Ref: YOR259 · Direct
Depart 11:05 FCO Terminal 3 → Arrive 14:35 JFK Terminal 8
Rescheduled from 13:10→16:40 (change accepted)
08.06.2026 · JetBlue · Ref: GTUIJD
B6 1328 Depart JFK 06:00 → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) ~09:00
B6 1380 Depart FLL 11:00 → Arrive GUA ~13:30 local
⚠️ Schedule changed — was direct JFK→GUA 10:41. Now connects via FLL. Confirm on jetblue.com (GTUIJD)
02.11.2026 · British Airways · Ref: XVEAO9
BA0248 Depart GIG 18:00 Terminal 2 → Arrive LHR 08:35 Terminal 5 (03.11)
BA5929 (Aer Lingus) Depart LHR 14:00 Terminal 2 → Arrive Cork 15:25
Late Jun 2026 · Hedman Alas overnight coach · GUA → La Ceiba (LCE) + ferry to Utila
Departs GUA ~05:00 → Arrives La Ceiba ~20:00 · ~$40–60 USD · hedmanalas.com
Wedding is in Xela — based there full Guatemala stay. Antigua is a brief side trip at the end. Jun 25: see groom off, shuttle Xela → GUA City (4–5hrs), overnight. Jun 26: Hedman Alas ~05:00 → La Ceiba ~20:00, overnight. Jun 27 09:30 ferry → Utila (7 diving days).
⚠️ Dates TBC — confirming with brother. Book once departure date confirmed.
09 Jul 2026 • Avianca AV393+AV457 • MGA→SAL→UIO
19:30 MGA → 20:25 SAL → 23:00 dep → 02:55+1 UIO • Seat 11A both legs • 1×23kg bag • Classic fare • Non-refundable
Aug 1 • Internal
Aug 15 • Internal
10.09.2026 · LATAM · Ref: CYEAUC · Order: LA0453741NBLS
LA 476 Depart EZE 19:21 → Arrive SCL 20:44 · 1hr 52min layover
LA 309 Depart SCL 22:36 → Arrive PUQ 03:04+1 · Overnight
Full fare · 1 x 23kg checked bag included · Free changes
Oct 22 • Internal
Jul 20–30 • 10 days · Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz
✅ Decision: land-based day diving from Santa Cruz. Liveaboards ruled out (budget + availability).
Key sites: Gordon Rocks (hammerheads), Kicker Rock, North Seymour, Floreana/Devil's Crown.
Operator to book: Scuba Iguana (Puerto Ayora) — PADI 5-star, most reputable land-based operator.
⏳ Nemo Fleet / Quasar — still awaiting reply but no longer pursuing.
Sep 10–Oct 5 • W Trek both sides
✅ Vertice (Marcelo): campsites Paine Grande $14/night, Grey $12/night. Gear rental $88 (tent+bag+mat). Awaiting authorized guide recommendation — email sent 11 May.
✅ Las Torres: book eastern sector with Frances at lastorres.com. Website shows circuits from Oct only — clarification email sent 11 May re Sep 18 access.
⚠️ Awaiting replies from both Marcelo (guide) and Frances (Sep vs Oct) before booking proceeds.
True Traveller · Policy AXEE-2026-9491930
+ DAN Europe Sport Silver · ID 1489505
| Category | Estimated Cost (EUR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Galápagos Day Diving | €700 – €1,000 | Land-based from Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz. ~$150–180 USD/day (2 dives). Scuba Iguana operator. Book closer to date. |
| Internal Flights | €1,200 – €2,000 | Nicaragua→Ecuador ✅ booked €553.94 (Avianca A8YCMU). Remaining: Ecuador→Galápagos, Galápagos→Atacama, Bolivia→Buenos Aires. |
| Travel Insurance | €622.66 ✅ | True Traveller (€520.60) + DAN Europe Sport Silver (€102.06) — both paid. |
| Patagonia Guided Tour | €600 – €1,200 | Torres del Paine W Trek + accommodation. Can split with accommodation budget. |
| Daily Living | €6,000 – €7,500 | Hostels €15–30/night, food €10–15/day, local transport, activities, occasional nicer stays |
| Buffer / Emergencies | €500 – €1,000 | Keep separate. Use only for true emergencies or last-minute changes. |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED | €9,400 – €13,900 | Your budget: €14,000. Galápagos switch to land-based saves ~€2,500 — now comfortably within budget. |
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