A tour to South America consists of expenses involved with arrival by air, accommodation and food, transport charges, return air fare and other expenses involved with visits to the tourist locations hiring of guides etc. For the tourists on a tight budget, certain travel agents and tour operators have attractive discount packages that make life easy for them. They can choose from a variety of schemes to suit their needs.
A number of airlines offer discounts on air fare to and from South America. Often, these are basic, no-frills airlines which do not offer luxury facilities. Transport in South America can be cheap. Public transport is a significantly cheaper mode of travel than hiring transport for one's own use exclusively. Accommodation can be cheap in South America. There are a number of budget hotels and backpacker's hostels to choose from.
Travel agents or tour operators who offer discount travel opportunities often engage these less expensive factors to enable them to quote really cheap rates to tourists.
Furthermore, they have bulk deals with airlines, travel guides and transport personnel which enables them to offer further discounts in these fields.
They are a good option for tourists on a shoestring budget, enabling them to experience the beauty of South America without spending large amounts.
