Should I book a trip to South America via a travel agent?

By Michael Gebicki
Updated December 7 2017 - 4:18pm, first published 4:12pm

PLANNING A TRIP TO EASTER ISLAND, THE ATACAMA, SANTIAGO AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. SHOULD WE BOOK FOR OURSELVES OR USE A TRAVEL AGENT? IF SO, COULD YOU RECOMMEND ONE? WHAT IS THE OPTIMUM TIME OF YEAR TO COVER ALL THESE BASES FOR A PERIOD OF ABOUT 4-5 WEEKS? A. AND J. BORDER, NORTH NARRABEEN NSW