Funding a Gap Year
South America gap year budget calculator
Tell our Gap Year AI how long you'll spend in South America and get an itemised budget — flights from the UK, hostels, long-distance buses, visas, jabs and big-ticket treks.
Describe your gap year
South America it is! Roughly how long are you going for, and which countries are you thinking of?
Common questions
How much does a gap year in South America cost?
Most UK gap years in South America come to £5,000–£9,000 for three months including flights. Bolivia and Peru are cheap day to day; Chile, Argentina and Brazil cost noticeably more.
Is the Inca Trail included?
Mention it in the chat and the calculator adds it as a separate line. Permits sell out months ahead, so budget for it early.
Do I need vaccinations for South America?
Usually yes — yellow fever is required for some parts of the Amazon, plus typhoid and hepatitis A. The calculator includes a typical UK travel clinic cost for the region.
What's included in the budget?
Everything — flights both ways, visas, vaccinations, insurance, gear, accommodation, food, buses, activities, SIM, plus a 10% buffer. You can edit every line.