PERU, A GREAT ADVENTURE

RATES

RATES DO NOT APPLY TO EVENTS AND FESTIVALS:

Christmas and New Year's: December 24-31 / January 1.

CHILD POLICY

• Child rates are based on triple occupancy.
• Children are considered to be up to 11 years and 11 months old; after that, the adult rate applies.
• Children aged 2 to 4 years may be eligible for a rate without a bed, which does not include breakfast.
• To qualify for the child rate, a copy of the child's ID is required; otherwise, the child will be considered an adult. If the program includes an excursion to Machu Picchu, the original ID must be presented upon arrival.

HOTELS

This is a list of the hotels most frequently used on this tour. It is for informational purposes only, and passengers may be accommodated in similar or alternative establishments of the same category.

CUSCO NOTES:

• The Lima/Cusco flight should be scheduled for early morning (arriving in Cusco no later than 11:30 am) so that passengers can rest and acclimatize before starting the afternoon tour (1:30 pm).
• The Machu Picchu tour is quoted on the EXPEDITION train service with lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included).
• Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are limited and subject to availability until we receive the order and complete information (full name, passport or national identity card number (it must be the same document you will travel with), date of birth, and nationality).
• Once purchased and issued: Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be exchanged. In case of cancellation, the penalty is 100%.

BAGGAGE TRANSFER POLICIES ON BOARD (ROUTE TO MACHU PICCHU)

Baggage that does not meet these dimensions will not be allowed on board: 1 bag or backpack, 5 kg/11 lb, 62 linear inches/157 cm (height + length + width).

CLIMATE

LIMA

• Pleasant with two distinct seasons.
• Summer, from December to March, with temperatures reaching 27°C (81°F).
• Winter, from April to November, with temperatures as low as 12°C (54°F). Rainfall is almost nonexistent, although during the winter there is often fog and light drizzle or mist.

CUSCO

• Dry and temperate, sunny during the day.
• From April to October: sunny days (15-22°C/59-72°F), cool nights (2-8°C/36-46°F), and little rain. This is the ideal time to visit Cusco.
• From November to March: summer season with frequent rains, with February being the most intense month. During this time, temperatures usually rise 2-3°C (16-17°F), with a marked difference between day and night temperatures.

VINICUNCA

• Highly variable temperature due to its location at 5,200 meters (17,500 feet) above sea level. In the area surrounding Ausangate Mountain
• From April to June and from October to December: sunny days (7°C to 22°C) and little rain. This is the ideal time to visit Vinicunca.
• From July to September: the coldest season in Vinicunca, with frequent snowfall but little rain.
• From November to March: summer season with cloud cover, frequent rain, and possible snowfall. Average temperature between 0°C and 12°C.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Long-sleeved shirt. Solar radiation is high at this altitude. Protect your skin.
• Sunscreen.
• Sunglasses.
• Hat or cap. You can also buy one at the artisan markets and support the local economy.
• Warm clothing for the evenings and high-altitude clothing for Vinicunca, and a scarf.
• Horse and walking sticks for the Vinicunca excursion.
• Comfortable walking shoes. Trekking shoes.
• Raincoat, for use from November to March. Avoid buying single-use raincoats.
• Reusable water bottle. Many hotels have water filters available to refill your reusable water bottle. We support reducing the use of single-use plastic water bottles.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

The suggested visits or tours, whose price is described in the program, will be offered by our local operator and can be purchased from here or directly there. However, if the passenger decides to participate in any of these activities, they should not be booked with a different operator, as the schedules may vary. The itinerary established for the tours may vary. The guide has full autonomy to modify the order of the scheduled visits for logistical, operational, or weather-related reasons, always respecting the contracted services.

We are not responsible for services contracted with other companies.

PAYMENT TERMS

• Initial deposit: $125.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
• 120 days prior to the start of the trip: 50% payment of the contracted program price
• 90 days prior to the start of the trip: 80% payment of the contracted program price
• 60 days prior to the start of the trip: 100% payment of the contracted program price