Trevor Cochrane & Karina Haufort Final Itinerary

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Final Itinerary Lima | Lake Titicaca | Cusco | Machu Picchu | Lima

20th – 27th January 2014

"In the variety of its charms and the power of its spell, I know of no place in the world which can compare with it. Not only has it great snow peaks looming above the clouds more than two miles overhead, gigantic precipices of many-colored granite rising sheer for thousands of feet above the foaming, glistening, roaring rapids; it has also, in striking contrast, orchids and tree ferns, the delectable beauty of luxurious vegetation, and the mysterious witchery of the jungle."

Hiram Bingham (1875 - 1956) on discovering Machu Picchu

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Table of Contents

20th January – Arrive Lima .................................................................................. 3

21st January – Peru Gastronomy Tour & Lima City Tour (B,L) ............................. 6

22nd January – Fly Lake Titicaca (B) .................................................................... 9

23rd January – Full Day Small Group Lake Titicaca Tour (B,L) ............................ 12

24th January – Fly to Cusco & Cusco City Tour (B) ............................................. 15

25th January – Machu Picchu (B,L,D) ................................................................ 21

26th January – Revisit Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (B,L) ........................... 25

27th January – Fly Lima & Home (B) .................................................................. 31

Emergency Phone Numbers .......................................................................... 33

Your Hotels ................................................................................................... 33

Flight Details ................................................................................................. 33

Information & FAQ - Peru .......................................................................... 34





20th January – Arrive Lima Service Notes / Instructions

We meet you at the airport CM493 arrives Lima at 19:27 we will be waiting for you outside the Lima airport

arrivals gate. There will be a man with a sign with your names on.

Private Transfer in Lima Private Vehicle with English Speaking assistance to your Hotel in Lima

approximately one hour.

Luxury 5* Country Club Hotel Lima

1 x Master Room





Luxury Hotel Country Club Lima

Nestled in Lima’s prestigious San Isidro district, surrounded by elegant embassies, The Country Club Lima Hotel is a five-star landmark boutique that epitomizes sophistication; and one of the only hotels recognized as a Peruvian national monument. Every detail has been conceived with luxury in mind; ornate chandeliers complement lofty, wood-beam ceilings, and 300 pieces of original artwork - on loan from the Pedro de Osma Museum - adorn the walls. Each of our 83 private luxury rooms and suites are opulent and welcoming, with many featuring exquisite marble bathrooms and deep-soaking Jacuzzis. Enjoy world-class amenities, an award-winning restaurant, and guest privileges at the exclusive Lima Golf Club, all in a setting of warmth and intimacy. The Country Club Lima Hotel invites you - the traveler of discerning taste - to experience the finest that Lima has to offer.





Master Rooms Our 34 charming Master rooms measure 40m² or 430 ft², with king beds or two full beds. Lofty ceilings impart a bright, airy ambiance, and a spacious work desk is available. Non-smoking rooms are available upon request.





21st January – Peru Gastronomy Tour & Lima City Tour (B,L) Service Notes / Instructions

Private Lima Gastronomic Tour We collect you from your Hotel Foyer at 10:30. Returns to your Hotel at 17:30

Private Lima City Tour

Continues after Lunch

Luxury 5* Country Club

Hotel Lima

1 x Master Room





Lima Gastronomic Tour This tour has been carefully selected as (apart from being excellent) it has a 10:30am start time. You will likely be arriving to Lima late last night so the extra couple of hours in bed may be greatly appreciated.

“Peru is developing the most important culinary movement of the World” Ferran Adriá, Restaurant owner of El Bulli - Three Michelin stars.

Today we will introduce you to the history of Peruvian gastronomy. Our culinary adventure begins at a typical Peruvian Market. There, you will be able to appreciate a wide variety of Peruvian product and enjoy and taste exotic fruits. Be amazed by the huge variety of fish and seafood our ocean, considered one of the richest in the World, has to offer. We will also visit an exclusive restaurant ―a where you will have the opportunity to prepare your own Pisco Sour the Peruvian National Drink and Ceviche the Peruvian National Dish. Later you will enjoy a delicious lunch, consisting of the most symbolic dishes of Peruvian cuisine.





Afternoon Private Lima City Tour Ancestral Lima We start our tour with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archeological center built in the 4th century A.D. and considered a “Sacred Village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital. Colonial Lima We visit the Historical Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and Colonial edifications, such as the Paseo de la República, the San Martín Square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the City Council Palace amongst others. We will visit the Museum of the Banco Central de Reserva (closed Saturday, Sunday & Monday), where we will admire the “Treasures of Perú” collection, a fine selection of objects made of gold, ceramics and textiles from different pre-Columbian cultures. We will visit the monumental San Francisco Convent which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. Our highlight will be the visit of the underground vaults, known as “Catacumbas” or Catacombs. Contemporary Lima We will visit traditional residential areas of Lima, such as El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar.





22nd January – Fly Lake Titicaca (B) Service Notes / Instructions

Private Transfer to Lima Airport

Pick up in your Hotel Foyer at approx. 06:30 for the approx 1 hour private transfer to

Lima Airport

Fly Juliaca Airport (Lake Titicaca)

TACA TA801 to Juliaca Airport (for Lake Titicaca) leave Lima at 09:30 and arrives at

11:10

Private Transfer to Lake Titicaca

An approx 2 hour private transfer to your Hotel including time to visit Sillustani

Funerary Towers

Luxury 5* Libertador Hotel Lake Titicaca

1 x Superior Room with Lake Views





Sillustani Funerary Towers Sillustani is a pre-Incan burial ground on the shores of Lake Umayo near Puno in Peru. The tombs, which are built above ground in tower-like structures called chullpas, are the vestiges of the Colla people, Aymara who were conquered by the Inca in the 15th century. The structures housed the remains of complete family groups, although they were probably limited to nobility.





Luxury 5* Hotel Libertador Titicaca 1 x Superior Room with Lake Views Upon arrival to Lake Titicaca check into your Hotel, the Luxury Hotel Libertador, on the very shores of Lake Titicaca itself. Rooms

Superior 20m2 guest rooms with one or two beds, a fully equipped bath and a spectacular view. Some are connected and some are no-smoking rooms. Wíreless Internet Heating Minibar refrigerator Laundry service Room service 24 hours a day Services: Business Center / Gift Shop Gym and Jacuzzi Los Uros Restaurant: Where you will enjoy our buffet breakfast from 05:00 - 10:00a.m. Along with a marvelous view of Lake Titicaca, the restaurant offers a varied menu with international cuisine in a fusion of flavors typical of Peru. Taquile Bar: By the warm fireplace, watching a dazzling sunset over Lake Titicaca, you can enjoy our bartender’s specialties, among which are the coca sour and the famous "Pisco Sour".





23rd January – Full Day Small Group Lake Titicaca Tour (B,L) Service Notes / Instructions

Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour Collection from your Hotel Foyer at approx. 07:00 for the full day small group tour of

Lake Titicaca.

Lunch is included. Returns to your Hotel at approximately 17:00

Luxury 5* Libertador Hotel Lake Titicaca

1 x Superior Room with Lake Views





Full Day Lake Titicaca Tour Lake Titicaca, at 3,820m above sea level, is the highest navigable lake in the world. At this altitude, the pure air creates wonderful light, and the views of the snow-capped Cordillera Real rising over the lake are superb. This immense body of water is home to the Uros people, who live on reed islands they have woven, and to the people of Taquile Island, who create some of the finest crafts in the Andes.

Titicaca Express (By Speedboat - Toilet On-Board) Duration: 9.5 hours Distance: 99 kilometers round trip. At 07:00 transfer to the port. At 7:15 a.m. depart on the speedboat "Titicaca Express", fully equipped and with on board service. At 08:30 we arrive to a secluded section of Taquile Island, Explore the less touristy and scenic area of Taquile Island (exclusive) , and enjoy a pristine sandy beach there you will have plenty of time to relax and feel the serenity of Titicaca. Then Hike through a pre-Inca trail with spectacular landscapes of the island, visiting families of weavers to learn about their textile art & symbolism that has been declared by UNESCO as world heritage. At 11:30 am we leave the island, after more than 3 hours of an intensive natural and cultural approach.





11:55 Arrival to the community of Santa Maria – Llachon, on the tip of the Capachica Peninsula, a very scenic off the beaten track destination. We are welcomed by a small community and quickly introduced to an intensive cross cultural experience, observe their traditions and participate in an ancient ceremony to learn about their magical world. Then experience the preparation of "Pachamanca" a traditional way of cooking meat, fish and potatoes using underground ovens - this is one of the main dishes of Peruvian cuisine. Enjoy these delicacies in a small, but very scenic, restaurant. 13:50 we leave Santa Maria. 14:25 Arrival to a remote area of the National Reserve of Lake Titicaca, and explore UROS Ccapi, these are considered as the last authentic floating islands, less commercial and little visited. The Uros are descendants of one of the oldest cultures in South America. Optional tours in reed boats. Return to Puno at 15:25 pm. 16:30 Arrival in Puno and transfer to hotel.





24th January – Fly to Cusco & Cusco City Tour (B) Service Notes / Instructions

Private Transfer out Puno Pick up in your Hotel foyer at approx. 06:00 for the 45 minute Private Transfer to Juliaca

airport

Flight to Cusco

LAN LA 2115 Departs Juliaca at 08:30 and arrives to Cusco at 09:25.

We meet you at the airport On arrival to Cusco we will be waiting for you outside the Cusco airport arrivals gate. There will be a man with a sign with your

names on.

Private Transfer in Cusco

Approx 15 minutes

Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel

1 x Superior Room

Half Day Private Cusco City Tour

Pick up in your Hotel foyer at 14:00. Return at approx. 18:30





Luxury Marriott Hotel Cusco Located in the city’s historical center, the JW Marriott Hotel Cusco combines the needs of today’s luxury traveler with the design elements of an architecturally stunning archaeological site. This 5-star Cusco hotel offers easy access to Peru’s iconic attractions and towns including Machu Picchu, the Urubamba Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. History-seekers will find Peruvian cultural artifacts in the hotel’s two exhibition halls. Accommodations at this luxury hotel in Cusco are equipped with the latest technology including Wi-Fi, LCD cable TVs, and oxygen systems for a fee. Designed around a colonial convent, this hotel in Peru features resort-like amenities including a Cusco restaurant with excellent Peruvian cuisine, a bar and a full-service spa offering a relaxation pool, sauna, steam room and treatments inspired by ancient techniques.





Afternoon Private Cusco City Tour Cathedral | Sacsayhuamán | Coricancha | Tambomachay | Puca Pucara | Qenko In the afternoon a Private Tour of Cusco and the Inca Sights nearby, where you will be accompanied by a qualified English speaking guide. We start the tour at the Inca ruins of Tambomachay. This was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to the cult of water, a place reserved for Inca Royalty. Consisting of a group of walls that are united by stairs, there are springs that cascade to a pool through several channels. The waterfalls in these ruins form part of a terrace to the second wall where the drainage cascades to the first and forms a small pool. The window sills, holes or niches are 2m height, and was the place, according to the historians, that the Inca and important people of his court offered water rights to the Sun God, Inti. We then proceed on to visit Puca Pucara (Quechua for red fortress). This is an Inca archaeological site located again on the peak of a hill and is thought to be a military position and an administrative centre. Due to its proximity to Tambomachay, it is believed to have had a relationship with its defense, as well as the control of the route to Calca.





We proceed on to visit Qenko; a sanctuary dedicated to the adoration of animals, and consists of ruins formed by a rocky site with stairs in a zigzag, and a main building similar to a circular amphitheatre where 19 window sills are located as a way of seats. It is presumed that this place was a site of adoration, and supporting this presumption is the presence of an enormous stone block of 5.9m height that resembles the appearance of a puma. There is a labyrinthine entrance towards several underground galleries, passages, channels and stairs with signs of an earlier culture. These reveal themselves in a series of drawings and engravings including outstanding figures of pumas. We then proceed on to one of the most important Inca sites in South America the enormous Fortress of Sacsayhuamán. Its Quechua name means "satisfied falcon", for it was the falcon that guarded the capital of the empire. If, Cusco was designed in the shape of a lying puma, Sacsayhuamán would be its head, and Coricancha (or Sun Temple) would correspond to the feline's genitalia.





Its construction took over seven decades and required the work of 20,000 men approximately, both for the foundations and hewn stone works, the transportation of materials, carving and stones setting. Hewn stones could have been located at Muina, Huacoto and Rumicolca, 20 kilometers away from Cusco, and at closer places such as Sallu, Rumi, Chita, Curovilca and Viracocha. Thereafter we will visit Cusco Cathedral which is one of the finest Colonial Cathedrals in the Americas. Building started in 1560 and was declared completed in 1664. The design is constituted by a Latin - Cross base, the facade has a Renaissance style, very ornamental, and it contains the best manifestations of colonial goldsmith and wood carving, as well as a valuable collection of canvases from the Escuela Cusqueña (Academy of Cusco). There are two auxiliary chapels on its both sides: Capilla del Triunfo and Jesus, Maria y Jose





Finally we proceed on to visit Coricancha (from the Quechua word Quri Qancha meaning 'Golden Courtyard'), originally named Inti Qancha (' Temple of the Sun') was it the most important temple in the Inca Empire, dedicated primarily to Inti, the Sun God. It was one of the most revered and respected temples of the city of Cusco, Peru. The walls and floors were once covered in sheets of solid gold, and the courtyard was filled with golden statues. Spanish reports tell of its opulence that was 'fabulous beyond belief'. The Church of Santo Domingo was built on the site, using the ruined foundations of the temple that was flattened by the Spanish in the 17th century, and is a fine example of where Inca stonework has been incorporated into the structure of a colonial building. Major earthquakes have severely damaged the church, but the Inca stone walls, built out of huge, tightly-interlocking blocks of stone, still stand thanks to the sophisticated stone masonry. Nearby is an underground archaeological site museum containing a number of interesting pieces, including mummies, textiles and sacred idols.





25th January – Machu Picchu (B,L,D) Service Notes / Instructions

Private Transfer out Cusco and First Class Expedition

Train to Machu Picchu

Pick Up in your Hotel Foyer at 06:15 for the thirty minute private transfer to

Ollantaytambo train station. Catch the 07:45 First Class Expedition Train to Machu

Picchu, arriving at 09:14.

Transfer Baggage to hotel Busboy from your hotel will be waiting outside Machu Picchu Station to transfer

your baggage to the hotel

Private Machu Picchu Tour

2-3 Hours with plenty of time to ask questions

Buffet Lunch ..is included at Sanctuary Lodge Hotel today between Midday & 15:00

Luxury 5* Sumaq Hotel

Machu Picchu

1 x Superior Room Dinner is included

at the Hotel





Private Machu Picchu Tour (2 – 3 Hours) Your tour to Machu Picchu will take you through the most important sites that comprise the citadel, where you can learn more about the incredible Inca civilization. Within Machu Picchu there are a number of specific treasures that you can explore at your own pace. There are over 150 different palaces, temples, dwellings, and other structures within the citadel. Take time to get lost in its 75 acres of wonder and climb some of the citadel’s 10,000 steps. Separated into three areas, agricultural, urban, and religious the structures are arranged so that the function of the buildings matches the form of their surroundings. Famous Machu Picchu attractions include the Intihuatana stone, which points toward the sun at the winter solstice and may have acted as an astronomical calendar, and the Temple of the Sun, and the Room of Three Windows, both of which were devoted to the Sun God Inti. The central buildings of Machu Picchu use the classical Inca architectural style of polished dry-stone walls. The Incas were masters of this technique, called ashlar, in which blocks of stone are cut to fit together tightly without mortar. Many junctions in the central city are so perfect that it is said not even a blade of grass fits between the stones. Upon completion of today’s visit to Machu Picchu check into your Hotel:





5* Sumaq Hotel Machu Picchu Includes Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Cooking Class & Cocktail Making Class. At the foot of the imposing mountains surrounding Machu Picchu, by the banks of the Vilcanota River, stands Sumaq Machu Picchu Hotel. The only five-star hotel in Aguas Calientes is architecturally inspired by the enigmatic lost

city of the Incas. The exquisite culinary creations of the hotel's restaurant are prepared with regional ingredients and its luxury suites await you for an enchanting trip to the historical past of the Andean culture. Highlights: Privileged location: Sumaq is surrounded by the majesty and enchantment of the biodiversity of the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park and its main tourist attractions: valleys, mountains, rivers and waterfalls.





Optional Free of Charge Sumaq Hotel Cooking Class & Cocktail Making

In the Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar, the participants will learn how to prepare the traditional Ceviche, Sumaq style, a dish based on fresh trout and exotic chili peppers from the Peruvian cost. Also the barman from the hotel makes a memorable presentation with the preparation of Pisco Sour or any other cocktail based on seasonal fruits and Andean herbs with our unique touch. In this culinary activity, participants will interact with the ingredients and recipes from our culinary creations, and they will be able to try everything whilst they contemplate our majestic mountains, and they can take the recipe book home to enjoy it one more time! Cooking Classes & Peruvian Bar last 40 minutes approximately and are available for groups between 2 and 15 people, in two schedules: 11: 00 am and 2:00 pm. Just ask to join a group at the Hotel reception The attention for groups of 30 people or more is also available in the auditorium or in the restaurant of the hotel. This culinary activity includes a tasting of the prepared dishes and a cook book.





26th January – Revisit Machu Picchu & Return to Cusco (B,L) Service Notes / Instructions

Check out of your hotel

Before leaving for Machu Picchu please check out of your hotel and store your

luggage with reception

Private Machu Picchu Tours

Detailed below are 4 additional Machu Picchu Tours you may choose from.

There are no additional charges you are only

limited by your time and energy.

Buffet Lunch ..is included at the Sanctuary Lodge Hotel

Expedition Train to Cusco

Catch the 16:22 Expedition service returning to Ollantaytambo Train Station at 18:01

Please collect your luggage and be at the

station 30 minutes before departure

Private Transfer in Cusco Approx 30 minutes to your Hotel

Luxury 5* Marriott Hotel

1 x Superior Room





Revisit Machu Picchu Today Private Guided Tours of Machu Picchu. You may start at Dawn or as you wish. All tours are included you are only limited by your time and energy.

Inti Punku (Sun Gate) (2 Hours round trip) Inti Punku the Sun Gate marks the entrance to Machu Picchu. It is a one hour uphill hike to the southeast of the Sanctuary, climbing more than 300 meters. The hike is on the original Inca trail and is paved with Inca stones. There is a spectacular view from the gate (pictured right).





Apu Machu Picchu (4 to 5 Hours Roundtrip) The hike to the summit of Apu Machu Picchu is 2 ½ hours and can be quite steep in places. This trail, accessed from Machu Picchu, joins parts of the Inca trail leading to the Sun Gate before climbing to the mountain's highest point. From there, enjoy the view of soaring eagles as well as Machu Picchu and other significant ruins in the area, such as Putukusi, Wayna Picchu, Salkantay mountain and the Vilcanota River view. This is a breathtaking hike, lot of orchids along the way, birds in the bushy areas, and with every stop the view is gets better and better. The climb is 600 meters uphill, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. *** Access to Apu Machu Picchu is controlled by special ticket, these need to be purchased in advance by us. Access is 07:00 – 10:00. Please ask to have these tickets included in your tour if required***





Inka Bridge (Bridge 1 Hour Round Trip) This hike is to the south west of Machu Picchu, a nice original trail that overlooks the Aobamba valley and the Hydroelectric plant. This Inca Bridge is a part of a mountain trail that heads west from Machu Picchu. The trail is a stone path, part of which is cut into a cliff face. A twenty-foot gap was left in this section of the carved cliff face, over a 1,900 feet drop that could be bridged with two tree trunks. When the tree trunks were removed then the trail became impassable to outsiders. The path is narrow and paved with original Inca stones. The steep trail continues on and climbs the side of the mountain, leading adventurous travelers to a remote corner of this archaeological site. In addition to a magnificent bird's-eye view of Machu Picchu, the summit also offers a perfect vantage point to the canyon of the Vilcanota River, the mountain of Putukusi and the distant snow-capped Andean peaks.





Huayna Picchu (3 - 4 Hours) Wayna Picchu (Huayna Picchu or Young Pick) is the mountain you see behind Machu Picchu. Towering above the north end of Machu Picchu this steep mountain is often seen in the backdrop to the classic photos of the ruins. The mountain is steep, but stone steps are laid along most of the way and where the mountain is steeper you will find steel cables used as handrails. For fit people it is not a difficult climb. On wet days you have to be very careful as things can turn dangerous quickly. Very Limited Access! Only 400 people are allowed to hike Wayna Picchu each day. You have to sign in at the entrance gate. The first 200 numbers are released at 7:00am, and are often gone in less than an hour on busier days. The second 200 are available at 10:00am. ***You should buy these special tickets in advance with us to be sure you will have space for this hike*** What to see while hiking The beautiful landscape on your way to the top is breath taking. There are some ruins near the top which many like to visit.





The most important thing about Huayna Picchu is the bird’s eye view of the whole of Machu Picchu from the top. More on the level of difficulty: You will be glad to see that the path is almost two meters wide, but at the beginning only, later it becomes narrower, and one side there is a steep fall. There are some accidents and even deaths every year so be aware this can be a quite dangerous hike. After a while you will find the path becomes really narrow - only a couple of feet wide and here the slope is really steep. Throughout the rocks are uneven and sometimes slippery too. But the good thing is that you will find hand rails at those places.





27th January – Fly Lima & Home (B) Service Notes / Instructions

Private Transfer out Cusco

At the appropriate time a private transfer to Cusco Airport. Approx 15 minutes.

Flights to Lima Airport

Peruvian Airlines PE 9221 departs at 15:10 and arrives at 16:40. Once you have got

your bags etc it will be around 17:15 - 17:30.

Check in for your flights home is from 19:15 so just time to grab Dinner at the airport

before flying home.





Fly Lima & Home Today a private transfer to Cusco airport to catch your flights to Lima airport and your connecting flights home. At this time our services end upon your arrival to Lima airport.





Emergency Phone Numbers

Operator Contact 24 Hr. Emergency Numbers

Luxury Peru Travel (Americana de Turismo)

Andrew (Cell) Office 06:00 – 20:00

(0051) 984 106933 (0051) 84 241999

Your Hotels

Hotel Address Telephone

Country Club Hotel Los Eucaliptos 590, San Isidro, Lima 27, Perú 0051 1 611 9000

Libertador Lake Titicaca Isla Esteves s/n, Lago Titicaca 0051 51 36 7780

Marriott Hotel Cusco Esquina de la Calle Ruinas 432 y San Agustin 0051 84 582200

Sumaq Hotel Av. Hermanos Ayar Mz 1, Lote 3, Machu Picchu 0051 84 211059

Flight Details

Flights Carrier Res Code Flight Date Dep. Arrival

Lima / Juliaca TACA 6JQD6V TA 801 22nd Jan 09:30 11:10

Juliaca / Cusco LAN 6JQLMB LA 2115 24th Jan 08:30 09:25

Cusco / Lima Peruvian FFOPHT P9221 27th Jan 15:10 16:30

You may check your flights and print e-tickets etc

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Information & FAQ - Peru

IMPORTANT - Baggage Restrictions Luggage Allowance: Train to Machu Picchu All trains to and from Machu Picchu now have a 5Kg Limit on baggage, basically an overnight bag and your day pack. Luggage Allowance: Amazon Jungle All Jungle Lodges have a 5Kg per person weight limit basically an overnight bag and your day pack. You may safely leave your excess baggage at the Jungle Lodges offices at Puerto Maldonado Airport

Useful Travel Information Departure Tax Departure taxes at airports are not included as a part of your tour. We have indicated below current amounts (although these can change at any time). For international flights departing from Lima a departure tax of US$30.25 is applicable per person. For domestic flights a departure tax of US $6.05 is applicable per person.

Hotel vouchers for your trip We do not issue individual hotel vouchers; your full day by day itinerary represents exactly what is included in terms of hotel accommodation and meal basis.





Passports Please double check your passport is valid for six months beyond the date of return from your trip. Immigration Card Upon arrival in Lima you will receive an immigration slip that should be kept for your departure. This slip of paper will be required at all hotel check-in so please keep it with you at all times. Visas UK / USA / Canadian & Australian citizens do not currently require a visa to visit Peru. A valid passport for at least 6 months after date of departure from Peru is required by all visitors. Tipping Tipping for good service is an accepted fact. Amounts are obviously discretionary, but as a rough guide our ground agents recommend US$6-10 per day for guides and US$4-5 for drivers Electricity 220 volts/110 volts. The plugs are either two pronged round (not the European pins) or flat pins. Time GMT minus 5 hours or 6 hours Communications The phone code for Peru is 0051 Major tourist centers have numerous internet centers where you can also make reasonably priced international phone calls, and send faxes.





Money & Expense The Peruvian currency is the new sol, it is currently worth approximately $0.30 Change is always in short supply. Automatic cash dispensers are available in the major cities and towns. Most machines take all debit cards, as well as Cirrus and Plus cards. Visa and Amex are widely accepted (MasterCard to a lesser degree). If you want to bring traveler’s cheques, they should be in US dollars, and not sterling. Peru is a good value destination. Allow about $15-20 a day for meal and drink expenses, a local beer will normally cost around 1.00, a 2 course lunch $5 and a 2 course dinner $20. (Prices based on good local restaurants). Health No vaccinations are compulsory but tetanus, polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and yellow fever are advisable. Please check with a GP or Travel Clinic for other up to- date immunization advice, including malarial areas. Do not drink the tap water. Up to date health information available at: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationPeru.aspx Altitude sickness ('soroche') is a possibility in the highland areas, precautions include resting when you first arrive, avoiding caffeine and alcohol and drinking coca tea. Nearly everyone will have a headache and feel out of breath and possibly nauseous for at least the first day at altitude, if symptoms worsen hotels and guides will have oxygen handy, the only cure for acute sickness is to descend to a lower altitude. The power of the sun at high altitudes is magnified, take sunglasses and sun cream.



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