General Info
People who like to do the very famous INCATRAIL , the 2 or 4 days (look at this website for the program ) have to make reservation for this ,together with the reservation of this tour .This Inca trail is so popular that it need more than 60 days reservation in advance !
Incatrail 4 days 260 Euro extra a person during the tour and Incatrail 2 days 180 Euro extra a person
The 3 days Chavin trekking in Huaraz cost 225 Euro a person (inclusive entree trail ), minima 2 persons
Its also possible to extend your stay with one of our jungle trips to Manu or Puerto Maldonado ,before
you go home
315 euro a person 3 days Puerto including extra flight
366 Euro a peron 4 days Puerto maldonado including extra flight
price depend on prices of the flights
GENERAL INFORMATION
Indication prices for the excursions ,these are subject to change !
-Lima city tour 24 usd /Pisco ballestas 18 usd /Huacachina jeep in the sand dunes: 19 USD /Nasca flight over the Nasca lines 78 usd /Arequipa rafting 35 Usd /reality tour 25 Usd /Puno Silustani 15 Usd/ Prive from 9 pax 20 Usd/ Uros 15 usd / Prive from 9 pax 20 USD / Uros + Taquile 30 Usd Privé from 9 pax 38 usd /Cusco citytour 10 Usd Prive from 9 pax 20 usd, horseride cusco 15 Usd / rafting 35/55 Usd, guide in Machu picchu 15 Usd P/P /Incatrail 4 D during the tour 260 euro/ Chavin 3 D 225 Euro, 15 usd P/P /Privé from 9 pax 22 Usd P/P . Mountainbike saltpans cusco from 50 y 100 Usd / Potosi minas: 16 usd, Coroyco bicycletta 78 usd, Chacaltaya 25 usd Tarrabuco market 10 Usd sacred valley 15 USD ,rafting 35 USD, guide in Machu picchu 15USD ! Potosi Mines 16 usd Chacaltaya 25 usd,mountainbike dead road 78 usd, Tihuanacu 15 usd
Indication of entree fee
Colca canyon 35 sol /cusco visitor ticket 130 sol/airport tax cusco 6 USD /Machu Picchu Entreé 124 SOL airport tax Lima international 32 USD Entrée to the salt lake national park in Bolivia 8 USD entre isla pescado 10 Bol
Because this is a short tour, this tour is perfect to extend with a jungle trip to Manu or puerto Maldonado. Or to do 1 of the amazing trekkings around Cusco
What to bring with you
v We advice to travel as light as possible, around 15kg a person ,we prefer a backpack or travel bag, we don’t like suitcases while they are hard to travel in local transport and buses .
v Clothes , in this tour we go from the coast to the highlands , in July /August its Winter ,so it can be cold at night and at high altitudes , so prepared for cold and warm , good walking shoes ,sunscreen, waterproof clothing ,alarm clock ,lip salve, personal medication, travel dictionary and don’t forget, if there is something you miss, you always can buy it cheaper in Peru !
Money and Passport
v We advice to bring with you around 500 EURO pocket money, this in a combination of travel cheques/cash/and credit card. This money is for the cost of the excursions and the meals in the restaurants, not included your souvenirs, its just an indication to eat normal and do the indicated excursions, everybody spend different!
v The money in Peru is the Nuevo sol ,EURO is widely accepted around Peru , you better bring around 150 USD to pay the excursions /airport tax and entrée fee ,the rest in Euro .(not included incatrail )
v Credit cards like Master card /Visa are widely accepted , every place we go have ATM machines .
v No visa is necessary for countries of Western Europe /Asia/North or South –America/Australia/New Zealand/South Africa. With a valid passport the tourist card allows you up to 90 days in Peru
Climate
The Andes mountains have a lot of influence at the climate in Peru .The coast is one big dry desert ,the Andes have high temperatures in springtime/daytime if the sun shines ,In the evenings it can be cold .The best time to travel :dry season , from may till October , The temperatures are some lower , but the sky is mostly clear with less rain . But be prepared ,showers of rain , can be all year around !
Medication
Altitude sickness can appear, but after 2 days you get used to the altitude, you feel some headache, but we climb slowly
PS: People who have hart or Long problems, better contact first a doctor before travelling to high altitudes .
Peru don’t ask officially vaccinations, exception for Manu: for Manu you have to take against yellow fever
We advice that you take some vaccinations like :
- Hepatitis-A
- DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, polio);
You have to start with these vaccinations about 6 weeks before departure .
Don’t drink tap water!
For more info ,look at www.doh.gov.uk/traveladvice www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
GENERAL
Peruplanet wants you to enjoy your holiday of a lifetime with complete success. Please read the following conditions carefully as it is your contract with Peruplanet. We don’t want to make you afraid, but we like to be very clear! Because of the adventures character of this tour, some unexpected circumstances can appear .That’s why we maybe have to change the program or parts of it. Peruplanet do everything to follow the booked program ,but it can appear that for example , roads are unexpected not possible to drive because of heavy rain , buses break down , local flights are cancelled or are delayed ,strikes of all the transport .We only change the program to guaranty the safety of the group , and in communication with the group .We keep the right to change the program before or at that moment like ,day schedules , hotels , transport or excursions .This is and stay a tour with an adventures character .The changes in the program happens mostly in conversation with the group , but the tour leader always have the final decision !If there are some changes before departure, than everybody of the group gets a mail with clearly indicated the changes. The extra travel –or hotel costs are for the members of the tour .The tour leader always think what’s the best or safest for the group! In normal circumstances, the tour leader always follows the official program; changes only can be made if 100 % of the group decide to do this! Our prices do not include, international airport taxes, meals not specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips. Peru Planet will not pay compensation if forced to cancel or change your tour because of war, threat of war, riot, civil strike, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire or extreme weather conditions, epidemics or health risks, technical or maintenance problems with transport, closed or congested airports or ports, changes imposed by re-scheduling or cancellation of flights by airlines, the alteration of airlines or aircraft types, or similar events beyond the control of Peruplanet. The client is also responsible for personal belongings. Clients undertake the tours, treks or expeditions, featured in our programme, at their own volition.
Travel information
This information makes part of the contract with Peruplanet .Read it well before booking ! Clients must be in possession of, and are responsible for arranging a valid passport. Information about these matters or related items (climate, clothing, baggage, etc) is given in good faith but PeruPlanet cannot be held responsible for any of this information.
How to make a reservation ?
The easiest way to reserve a Peruplanet tour is by sending us the booking form at this website. Some days after we received your reservation, we confirm if there are still some places available on the date of your choice .Than we ask 40 % deposit of the total amount , the other 60% , you can pay 5 weeks before departure .This payment you can do at our Belgian or Peruvian banc account . After payment you receive a paper with confirmation of your payment . After full payment you receive the address of the first hotel in Lima. A booking is accepted and becomes definite only from the date when Peruplanet sends out a confirmation invoice (once we have received your deposit) at which point a contract exists and the deposit becomes non-refundable and non-transferable. Give us also your telephone number to contact you if there are last minut changes.
Ones you find the tour of your choice, don’t wait to long to make a reservation! We only do 2 tours a month, so there are not many spaces each month! Its also cheaper for yourself, as far in advance you buy your international flight ticket to Peru, as cheaper it gets !
Departure of the tour
A tour of Peruplanet in general always start, but its possible that we don’t get minima amount of clients for a tour , what is 6 bookings .In that case we contact you minima 4 weeks before departure to tell you . No message means automatically departure of the tour .If the tour don’t go , than Peru planet can make a special alternative program to your needs on individual base.
Changes and extension possibilities
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It is possible to arrive earlier than the group, also to depart later than the group. This you have to tell us in advance together with your reservation, so we ca arrange something for you .
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We can arrange some extra nights, before or after the tour .Let us now your date, time ,flight number and carrier of arrival , so we can arrange the transfer in Lima to the hotel ,always included .
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You can extend your trip with a jungle arrangement in Manu or Puerto Maldonado /Tambopatta .
Insurance
Clients are obligated and responsible for ensuring that they have adequate cover for the full duration of the tour in respect of medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment. It is our policy to check the validity and cover of your insurance policy and we hold the right to refuse travel to anyone whose insurance does not satisfy these criteria..
24-h emergency service
24-h of your private travel insurgency , but we have an office in Peru/Cusco , Here Peruvian people are working and its always possible to contact them 7 days a week 24 h for emergency .They now there country better than we do and have the best contacts !
Cancellation
Should the client wish to cancel, cancellation charges will be imposed. These are calculated from the day written notification is received by Peruplanet .The charges are shown below: 56 and more days before departure: 15% deposit 56 to 42 days before departure: 30% of total price
28 days to 14 days before departure: 75% of total price 14 days to 7 days : 90% of price, less than 7 days 100% In addition to the cancellation fees mentioned above, the full insurance premium is also payable. We strongly recommend that full insurance is taken out, which includes cover, under certain circumstances, against the loss of deposit or cancellation charges.The incatrail reservation is never refundable
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