Do prices on your website include international flights?
Travellers come from all over the world to be part of our tours, and as such, it is very difficult to include international flights in our prices. Purchasing international airfares is best done through secure internet-web based companies. We recommend you to consult your travel agent in your country and purchase it directly there.
Do your tours include pick up at the Lima's airport upon my arrival?
Yes, all our tours includes pick up at Lima airport. Our representative will be waiting for you at the international arrival sector with a sign on which your names will be written.
Should I take cash or credit/debit cards?
We strongly recommend to bring a bit of cash when coming to Peru, the most accepted foreign currency are American dollars, though travellers check are also changeable in the bank of the big cities. As to the credit cards, there are ATM's available in every city we visit, so it is easy to withdraw soles (S/.) or dollars ($).
U.S. dollars/Euros/Travel Checks are accepted in Peru?
Yes, they are accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops, airports, bus stations, etc. We strongly advise you to change your money (dollars/euros) at official places such as banks and exchange money agencies.
Do I need insurance?
Travel insurance is highly recommended. Check with the insurance you already have to see if you are covered.
Do you offer any travel insurance?
Not. We don’t offer. Each client must come with own insurance. We advise you to do it directly in your country prior you travel to Peru.
How many participants are there on your trips?
Maximum numbers of participant are 10 people; in case the group is large they will be leader by two official tour guides.
Is there any age restriction?
No. The average range is 20 to 50 years old. Every body is welcome to our tours, including the kids, they will be under protections of they parents, we are not responsible for them.
Who will be in charge of the group during our trip?
In case you choose one of our largest programs, with everything included (private transportations, hotels, trips in each city), the group is accompanied by one of our escort, how professional english speaking tour guide. They are very knowledgeable about the regions we visit and offer suggestions for extra things to do and see also he/she will help you to introduce you to locals. We also work with local guides who knows the area better than anybody.
Can I book extra nights of hotel before or after my tour?
Yes, just send us an e-mail with your request (category, city, type of room and date) and we will assistance with the best options.
Are domestic flights included during your trips?
Yes, they are. We include all internal flights within Peru and also include local airport taxes.
What kind vaccinations are recommended for my trip?
Vaccinations are not required, unless you are travelling to the rainforest. If you visit the Peruvian rainforest we suggest a vaccination against yellow fever. The only qualified to provide you with a proper advice are your familiar physician or a specialist from a travel health clinic, so we suggest talking with him/her before you come to Peru.
Are there mosquitoes in the rainforest?
If you visit the jungle area yes, we recommend to bring along a good mosquitoes repellent. In case you visit the rainforest during the month of December, January, February or March (rainy season), we strongly recommend a strong especial mosquito repellent. You will have to buy it at your country or in Peru. In addition we also recommend you to bring a couple of long sleeve t-shirts; they are very helpful in this case.
How can I prevent altitude sickness?
If you are just arriving from your country to Lima (sea level) and then to the highlands (Arequipa, Cusco, Huaraz, Cajamarca, Puno), we recommend you to take it easy, do not push yourself too much on the first hours. It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids such as water.
What kind of clothing should I bring to Peru?
Travelling on the Peruvian coast, you may wear light clothing (shorts, T-shirts, sandals) during the day is warm, excepts mornings and nights where the temperature can drop no more than 8° degree Celsius in winter and 12 °C in summer. During our visit to the Andes we strongly recommend to bring proper warm clothing for the cold and rain (December to April). On the jungle, you will need light clothing.
What type of luggage should I bring to travel in Peru?
For adventure trip, we highly recommend to bring a good backpack, because they are very practical to carry and to store. For easy touring you can bring suitcases, they are very easy to store in buses. Remember that you will have to carry your own stuff most of the time, and that, on this kind of trips we usually get on and get off buses and trains, so this could be a little frustrating if you don't have a proper travel luggage.
Do all hotels have private bathrooms in the accommodation you offer?
Yes, they do. We use mid-range, standard and luxury hotels that have private bathrooms, hot water all day and night. Most of hotels are centrally located in at big cities, such as Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Cajamarca and others due to its excellent service. Also we use basic places to stay, such as family lodgings (Lake Titicaca) bamboo rooms (Jungle trips) camping gear (all treks tours). If you would like to know more about them, send us an e-mail and we will give you more details.
Is tipping included?
Tipping is not included in our packages, usually is 10% in the places to eat (restaurant and cafes shops). But on the airports, to the tour guides, porters, drivers, assistances, counters you can give your voluntary, that depending how was the service and how happy you feel, you are not obligate to tipping to all of them.
Do you include meals on your trips?
Yes, meals are included when travelling in remote areas, such as the jungle, Inca Trail, Titicaca Island, and Colca Canyon (according your programme). Meals are not including on the days that you are staying at big cities. Here we prefer to give our clients the option to choose the great array of food Peru has to offer.
Note: On the Amantani Island at the Lake Titicaca, the meals offered by local families during the home-stay are very basic, so we suggest bringing along some snacks and fruits.
What type of land transportation will we use during the tours?
There are some sections in Peru where, in order to show our clients more of our country, we offer private transportation to make stops at places of interest along the way or to do different route. Also we offer luxury public bus service to connect between the big cities, but on our local tours we use private van or 4x4 vehicles.
What will be the temperature?
If travelling in Peru during the winter season (June to November), it is very cold, we strongly recommend warm clothing, especially if you travel on the Andes, where temperatures descend till - 2 °C during the night, on the sunny days the temperatures drop up to 18ºC.
If you come to Peru during summer time (December to April), the climate is usually very hot on the coast during the day 30 °C and cool on the Andes 8°C. So a good fleece is for sure very helpful. It also is a good idea to bring along a rain poncho or rain cut for the raining season. If you are planning to visit Amazon rainforest, the climate change every day, some day can sunny or hard rain for couple hours, take you summer and winter clothes.
What do prices include/exclude?
Although most tours include your accommodation, private or public transport, camping and climbing gear, tour leader or local guides, entrances fees, mentioned meals and activities that are included. The prices not included items of a personal nature, such as laundry, phone calls, tipping, room service, optional excursions, beverages, international departure taxes, customs, and immigration fees, all that is at your own expense.
How far in advance should I make my booking?
We suggest booking your trip 1 month in advance minimum. If you are planning to hike the Inca trail, you have to book with 3 months in advance specially in the high tourist season (Jun to Set), as the departure are limited and sell out quickly. To make reservation of bus, train and airlines send email and we will check the availability of places and we answer soon.
Is it oxygen bottles available in case we need it?
Yes, it is available, in all our tours and tourist transports.
How to make a reservation?
You can do via e-mail to infoperuadventurestours.com, via facsimile, via telephone (+51 - 51 - 221658) adding you personal dates, such as full name, number of passport, nationality, country and copy of your passport. If you need more information or do you have questions about the tours in Peru, our consults will be happy to discuss your travel plans.
Inca Trail Trek FAQ's
Is the Inca Trail always open for hikers?
The Inca Trail is available almost year around, except for the month of January, when is close due to conservation matters. However, the short Inca Trail will remain open as this trek follows a different route. As to the Machu Picchu ruins, it will remain open the 365 days of the year, unless natural disasters take place along the rail road, the Inca Trail or somewhere else near the sanctuary.
How difficult is to hike on the Inca Trail?
This hike is considered a moderate hiking, except on the second day you will need to climb up to 4200m (Warmywañusca pass) however, we suggest some training before to come to Peru.
How long is the Inca Trail, how many kilometers per day?
The total length is around 43 km. We walk on average of 8 to 12 kilometers a day.
Do the porters take our staff during the hike?
If you book a private service for hike in the Inca trail, the porters will carry all your staff (15kg maximum carry each porter). In case you don’t pay for a private service, you will go in collective group and also you will carry your personal items or you can pay for a porter to carry your staff per day or for the entire trek.
What kind of meals do you provide during the hike?
We provide usually pasta, rice, chicken, fresh fruit, tea, mate de coca, coffee, potatoes and vegetables, hot cakes, rice, Andean rice (Quinua), snack. We can guarantee you will enjoy the food.
Is water available along the trail?
Water is available on the first day at the little shops found along the way. The remaining days we will provide boiled water at the campsites (breakfast and dinner time). Every evening before you go to sleep, our cook will boil water for you, all you have to do is to bring an empty bottle and ask him to fill it. The water will be warm, and it will be good to warm yourself when sleeping, just put it at your feet to combat the coldness, and the next day, when is totally cold, you can drink it.
How many people sleep in one tend?
We provide for each 2 people 4 people-capacity tent, to allow higher comfort and safe keeping of backpacks. Our tent are quite new and waterproof, also you don’t have to set up or packing the tent, which will do by the porters.
