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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is international airfare included?
- Is it okay to go on this trip on my own?
- How do I go about paying for the tour?
- Is it safe to travel in Peru and Bolivia considering the political situation there?
- What do I have to bring to Peru and Bolivia?
- What is the electricity voltage in Peru?
- What is the age group like for this trip?
- How do I get from the airport to the hotel when I get there?
- When and where will I meet my group?
- What visas and vaccinations do I need?
- What type of clothing is appropriate for the weather at that time of year?
- Are we allowed to bring children on the tour?
- Can you make arrangements for me to stay longer if I want to?
- Can I join the tour late, or leave early?
- Generally, our holidays are land only operated tours, which means that they begin and end in the country where the tour takes place. All international airfares to Lima or La Paz, can be booked by you. If you would like a quote on international airfare from our air department please let us know which trip you are interested in, your full name, your telephone number, your departure and return dates, and your departure/return city. Our air department can be reached by email at , in local tour packages doesn’t include domestic flies; it is includes in global tour packages from / to Lima or La Paz.
- We normally offer sharing services with other tourists, however if you want private tour package please let us know to arrange, obviously private tour is expensive than sharing service.
- Pay for your reservation on line using Paypal, “www.paypal.com”. You can pay either the total amount of your reservation or just make a deposit of 40% (minimum required). You can also choose to submit your credit card information along with the reservation form and send us by fax. If you pay 40%, you will have to pay the difference once you get to lodging or when you arrive to Peru or Bolivia, the first day.
- Yes, Peru and Bolivia are countries that are growing. One thing that you can be sure of in this business is the variety in weather that is generally experienced on an adventure tour. Considering fluctuations in altitude and climate changes during your trip. The only way to be sure that you are prepared for all types of weather is to bring a basic assortment of layered clothing. T-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, fleece, raincoat, trousers that zip-off into shorts, etc.
- You have to bring to Peru or Bolivia light clothes for tropical and cost weather, raincoat and jackets for the andes, repellent, sun block, trekking shoes; You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage so don’t make it too heavy! For hikes, such as the Inca Trail, you will have the opportunity to store your regular luggage in the hotel where you will be staying before and after the hike.
- It is 220 Volt. However some hotels offer dual outlets, 220-110 volts. If you are planning on taking a video camera, we suggest you take an extra set of charged batteries.
- You will usually find a wide range of travelers on any of our trips. Group members tend to become great friends, not only because they share wonderful experiences together, but also because they share a similar philosophy about what adventure travel should be like. If you are concerned about age, your travel agent or Peru Agency sales representative would be happy to help you find a tour that suits your particular interests. Let us help you find a Great Adventure!
- In all tours we arrange arrival airport transfers. Transfer prices are included in your tour package. You will be welcome at the airport, by a bilingual member of our stuff.
- We have daily departures, so your adventure officially begins on Day 1 of your tour itinerary once you arrive to Lima or city where begin your trip. On arrival, there will be a note posted by your tour leader or Peru Agency representative at the airport exit door or at the bus terminal, whichever the case could be, and from then on you will be guided all the way by a professional bilingual guide. You or your group will generally have an orientation meeting in the hotel before setting off on the tour.
- Please contact your travel agent, or the consulate of Peru in your country, to for the most up-to-date information regarding necessary visas for your tour. It is your responsibility to make sure that you have the correct travel documents for your trip. Vaccination requirements MUST BE CHECKED WITH A TRAVEL DOCTOR as only medical practitioners are able to advise on the area's current situation and most up-to-date requirements for immunization. Anyway to come to Peru or Bolivia is not necessary vaccinations, if you go to Amazon, Manu, or Tambopata reserve you have to take vaccination for the yellow fever. Visa is not necessary to come to Peru or Bolivia.
- One thing that you can be sure of in this business is the variety in weather that is generally experienced on an adventure tour. Considering fluctuations in altitude and climate changes during your trip, we always recommend one main strategy - LAYERS. The only way to be sure that you are prepared for all types of weather is to bring a basic assortment of layered clothing. T-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, fleece, raincoat, trousers that zip-off into shorts, etc. Your trip dossier will also provide some more suggestions on what kind of clothing you should bring for the particular adventure that you have chosen.
- If you are traveling with your family, we take you as a private group in most instances except sharing a bus or a train. All children between 0 and 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
- As our tours are land only, you are free to come as early or stay as late as you like before or after your tour begin. We would be happy to make these arrangements for you. Our tailor-made department also has some great side trips that can be offered before or after your tour.
- Considering the nature of our small group adventure tours, it is extremely difficult logistically, if not impossible to join a tour after it has already started. If you wish to leave a tour early, that is your prerogative. However, you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. Please consult a Peru Agency representative before you make any decisions about joining a tour late or leaving a tour early.