Budget the Americas by movement as much as by nights, the same principle behind the Americas travel guides overview. Include long-haul and domestic flights, buses or car hire, fuel and tolls, lodging, food, activities, insurance, and border or park fees. Remote destinations can make transfers a larger cost than accommodation — a factor that shows up clearly in a route-first budget like Peru’s trip cost breakdown.
Estimate a low and high case, then price the longest or least flexible legs with current suppliers. Keep a reserve for weather, delays, and an extra night.
