Peru
Highlights Escorted Tour
10
Day Peru Tour - Lima to Lima - from US$ 1195.00 per person
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This
is a superb 10 Day Peru Tour that combines two radically
different regions of Peru, Andes to Amazon. This tour
provides a taste of the beauty and extreme contrasts
that this stunning country has to offer with the chance
to walk the famous Inca Trail to one of the new seven
wonders of the world.
You
also have the option not to hike the trail but still
visit Machu Picchu and also Lake Titicaca.
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Included
Highlights:
- Lima
"City of Kings"
- Cusco
"Navel of the Inca Empire"
- Inca
Trail Trek (or opt for the non trekking Lake Titicaca
option)
- Machu
Picchu "Wonder of the World"
- Sacred
Valley "Inca Garden and Playground"
- Amazon
Jungle "Rainforest Experience"
The
information in this dossier has been compiled with care and
is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change,
and does not form part of the contract between the client
and Escaped to Peru. The itinerary featured is correct at
time of printing. Occasionally our itineraries change as we
make improvements that stem from past comments and our own
research. The tour leader will advise you of any changes at
the initial group meeting. VERY IMPORTANT:
Please ensure that you print a final copy of your dossier
to review a couple of days prior to travel in case there have
been changes that affect your plans.
Important
Notes:
1)
The rules and regulations controlling the Inca Trail and Machu
Picchu are continually changing. Before embarking on your
adventure to Peru it is very important that you familiarize
yourself with the Inca Trail booking policies by speaking
to us.
2) Those passengers not able or not interested in the hike
can take the train. They will spend two extra days in Cuzco
before traveling to Aguas Calientes by train, where they will
overnight and rendezvous with the hikers in the ruins of Machu
Picchu. If you decide not to do the hike we need to know prior
to your departure in order to obtain the correct train tickets.
3) Portions of the Inca Trail will be closed for general maintenance
during the month of February each year. Also, closures may
occur at various times throughout the year due to inclement
weather or other conditions beyond our control. During these
periods, any tour affected will hike the Salcantay Trail to
Machu Picchu.
Day
1 - Sunday. Arrive Lima
Arrive in Lima at any time. Your transfer driver will pick
you up and take you to the hotel. There are no planned activities
to do today so you can check into our hotel and enjoy the
city. Your Escaped to Peru local representative will talk
to you about your arrangements for the following day and a
notice will be posted in the arrival hotel with details too.
If you wish to have a Lima City Tour you can ask reception
to arrange that for you if you have time before we all meet.
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as the City of Kings, Perus capital city Lima was founded
by Francisco Pizarro on the Day of the Three Kings (Epiphany)
in 1535. The Plaza de Armas is the heart of old Lima,
and it is here you find the Cathedral, Government Palace
and Archbishops Palace. The Cathedral dates back to the
1700s and houses the remains of the conquistador Pizarro.
To get a feel for colonial Lima, you could take a cab
to the Plaza de Armas and watch the changing of the Palace
Guard in the afternoon. |
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Walk
the streets surrounding the Jirón de la Unión
for great examples of Spanish-colonial architecture and to
get a taste for life in a large South American city. An optional
city tour visits many of the citys highlights, feel free to
speak to us about this.
There are many fine museums in and around the city, including
the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera, which houses an equally impressive
collection of pottery, mummies and textiles from the Paracas
and Nazca cultures. The more affluent districts of Miraflores,
Barranco and San Isidro, which are on the coast, offer good
nightlife and cafés all within walking distance. Seafood
lovers in particular should be sure to try a ceviche, for
which Lima is well known.
Day
2 - Monday. Cuzco
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco. After you
arrive at the airport you will be met and transfered to your
hotel and be given some local information and orientation
and after you will be free to relax, wander and shop. Take
it easy this first day as you are at altitude. Tomorrow you
will be sightseeing all day so save your strength. In the
evening you will go out to experience the famous nightlife
or dinning of Cusco.
Cuzco
is the continents oldest continuously inhabited city, and
the hub of the South American travel network. You could easily
spend two weeks just in and around the area. Inca-built stone
walls line most of the central streets and you don't have
to go far to see other major Inca ruins. It is a city steeped
in history, tradition and legend.
Cuzco
has many colonial churches and they are one of the citys
most common sights. The Cathedral was started in 1559
and took 100 years to build; it is also full of colonial
art. Immediately in front of the entrance is a vault containing
the remains of the famous Inca historian, Garcilaso de
la Vega. Also worth visiting are the churches of La Compañía,
La Merced and San Francisco. Walking the streets is a
real pleasure, with a feeling that time has almost stopped
here.
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While most ruins are just outside of the city, the main ruin
within the urban area is that of the Koricancha, once the
Inca Empire's richest temple. Today the ruin forms the base
of the colonial church of Santo Domingo. During Inca times
this temple was literally covered with gold, but within months
of the arrival of the first conquistadors this incredible
wealth had all been melted down. It is left to the individual
imagination to envision the magnificence of the original structure.
There are several good museums in Cuzco, including the Archaeological
Museum, which also houses a small art museum, the Regional
History Museum and the Religious Art Museum.
Day
3 - Tuesday. Ollantaytambo
Today you will travel with your local guide through the Sacred
Valley of the Incas after visiting several points of interest
in and close to Cusco. This is not the standard tour offered
by many. You will visit the Cathedral, the Sun Temple or Koricancha
and also the fortress of Sacsaywaman before dropping down
into the valley.
An
important source of food for the Inca, the Sacred Valley is
a lush agricultural region that continues to supply the city
of Cuzco with much of its produce. We will visit the very
impressive Pisaq Ruins and take a quick look at the colorful
artisan market (varies in size depending upon the day) and
the lovely village itself. After our lunch in Urubamaba, included
today, the day trip finishes in the picturesque town of Ollantaytambo,
with a visit to the impressive Inca site. Here you can catch
your breath and spend the
night.
Spending
the night in Ollantaytambo gives you a change of environment,
a lower altitude and means you do not have to get up really
early the next day to catch the train!
Day
4-7 Inca Trail (3B, 3L, 3D)
The 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is physically challenging
but worthwhile, and the excursion is within the ability of
most reasonably fit people. The Inca Trail is an exceptionally
lovely hike, however it is important to be prepared for it!
It is a 40-km (25 mile) long, with 3 high passes, one of which
reaches an elevation of 4200m (13776 ft). The trail is often
steep, and it may rain even during the dry season. The temperatures
at night may fall below zero, so it is important to come prepared.
Departing
from Ollantaytambo you will travel to KM 82 where we
begin the walk in the footsteps of the Incas. Our local
crew of porters, cook and guide look after you well
for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority
of the gear for the hike, so those passengers doing
the hike only carry a small daypack with water, rain
gear, snacks, a camera, etc. As you walk the trail that
linked this ancient empire, admire breathtaking views
at every step as you move from high plateau areas to
dense cloud forest. Depending on the season, you may
see a great variety of flora, including miniature and
large orchids, and fiery rhododendron bushes.
You
pass several smaller ruin sites, the first of which
is Llactapata. The second day you climb the long steep
path to Warmiwañusca, or Dead Womans Pass. At
4198 m (13769 ft) above sea level, this pass is the
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The
second pass of the hike is at 3998 m (13113 ft) where on clear
days, we enjoy superb views of the snow-capped Cordillera
Vilcabamba. The trail goes through some beautiful cloud forest
on the gentle climb to the third pass, where you will walk
through a causeway and a tunnel, both original Inca constructions.
The highest point of the third pass is at 3700m (12136 ft).
On clear days you are rewarded for all this work with beautiful
views of the Urubamba Valley below. Soon you reach the serene
ruins of Phuyupatamarca, or the 'Town above the Clouds', at
about 3650 m (11972 ft) above sea level. You will camp for
the final night close to Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young)
ruins, a large terraced hillside site, with panoramic views
of the valley below and just a short hike from Machu Picchu.
On the final day of the hike you climb the steps to the Sun
Gate overlooking the peaks that surround Machu Picchu. There
is no way to describe the feeling of the first views of Machu
Picchu, as the mist rises off the mountains early in the morning
and the famous ruin appears in front of you.
Machu Picchu is both the best and the least
known of the Inca ruins. It is not mentioned in any of the
chronicles of the Spanish conquistadors and archaeologists
today can do no more than speculate on its function. The local
Quechua farmers in the area knew of Machu Picchu for centuries,
but it was not until an 11-year-old boy led the American historian
Hiram Bingham (who was in search of Vilcabamba) to the site
on July 24, 1911, that the rest of the world became aware
of its existence. At that time the site was covered in thick
vegetation, and Bingham and his team returned in 1912 and
1915 to clear the growth. Over the years, much work has been
done on excavating and studying the site. Despite these efforts,
many unanswered questions remain.
You have the better part of the day to explore the site. In
the afternoon,you will have the chance to soak in the hot
springs of Aguas Calientes before taking the train back to
Cuzco.
Day
8 and 9 - Sunday and Monday. Amazon Jungle (2B, 2L, 2D)
Today, after a transfer to the airport, you take the 30 minute
flight from Cuzco to Puerto Maldonado, deep in the lowlands
of the Amazon jungle. You will be met by your local jungle
guides who will be looking after you until you get your plane
back to Cusco and hom. You will travel by motorized canoe
to our lodge in the Tambopata Rainforest Area, which holds
the world record for the most bird sightings in one area.
Explore the jungle with local guides before flying to Lima
for a final night out.
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half of Peru is located within the Amazon Basin, however,
due to its isolation, not a lot of it is available to
the casual traveler. Puerto Maldonado is the regions principal
city and is serviced by air from the capital and from
Cuzco. The town is situated at the confluence of the Madre
de Dios and Tambopata Rivers, and is a bustling, booming
tropical frontier town. Its principal activities are gold
mining, Brazil nut collecting, timber extraction, agriculture
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After
a brief stop in the town we depart on an afternoon boat trip
by motorized canoe to our jungle lodge. Depending on flight
arrival times we have either a boxed lunch aboard the boat
or lunch upon arrival at the lodge. During our voyage you
will have the chance to see bird species typical of the river
or forest edge such as Black Skimmers, Pied Lapwings, Capped
Herons, Jabiru Storks, Roadside Hawks and several species
of kingfishers, swallows, and flycatchers.
The Tambopata area includes habitats ranging from the Andean
highlands around the rivers' headwaters through some of the
last remaining intact cloud forests to the lowland rainforests
of the Amazon basin. The area is renowned for its diverse
plant and animal populations and include over 1,300 bird species
(including 32 parrot species - 10% of the worlds total), 200
mammal species including 4 species of primates, 90 frog species,
1,200 butterfly species and 10,000 species of higher plants
all protected within the reserve. Some of the more famous
residents are the Harpy Eagle, the prehistoric looking Hoatzin,
tapir, peccary, jaguar, ocelot and playful river otters who
live in the area s oxbow lakes.
The lodge itself combines native architectural style and materials
with low-impact eco-friendly technology. Rooms are simple
but comfortable, with mosquito netting for individual beds,
flush toilets, showers (no hot water), and kerosene lamps
for lighting (no electricity). Local community members make
up the majority the lodge staff, including multilingual Naturalist
Guides. Here you have the opportunity to learn from them not
only about the areas rich flora and fauna, but also about
their extensive practical uses for medicinal plants and other
forest plant resources, through traditional techniques for
building, fishing, and hunting. This is the last night you
will be together as a group as the tour ends tomorrow and
some people will connect the same afternoon to their evening
flights home.
Day
10 - Tuesday. Lima
Leave the jungle lodge and travel back to Maldonado for your
flight to Lima via Cuzco for one final night on the town.
The plane makes a stop in Cusco en route to Lima but you stay
on. You will then continue on to Lima to be met by our transfer
driver if you are staying the night in the Capital again.
Lake
Titicaca Option.
Day
3 Cusco
As per the main program.
Day
4 Machu Picchu
After the walkers (IF ANY) go off to the trek you will leave
by train from Ollantaytambo around 9.00am and travel down
the valley to Aguas Calientes. Then you will go up to the
site with your local guide for a 2 hour private guided tour.
After your tour you will have chance to wander around until
its time for you to get the bus back down to the village.
From here you will get the train back to Cusco getting off
at Poroy station before Cusco to save around 45 minutes on
the return journey.
Day
5 Puno
Today you will take the First Class sightseeing bus to Puno.
This bus leaves at around 8.00am and arrives in Puno in the
late afternoon. You will visit several places of interest
along the way and have guided tours. You will also have a
buffet lunch included and all entrance fees to the sites along
the way. Upon your arrival in the port city of Puno you will
be transfered to your hotel to take it easy at a higher altitude.
Day
6 Lake Titicaca
Today you will have a full day of sightseeing. Firstly
you will visit the Uros floating islands to see the bizarre
way these people live. Second stop is the large Taquile
Island which you will walk across with your guide and
have lunch at the highest point. In the early afternoon
you will return to Puno for a visit to the Yavari Steamer
or the Sillustani graveyard, whichever you have time for,
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Day
7 Train to Cusco
Leaving Puno at 8.00am you will take the famous Andean Explorer
First Class train across the altiplano back to Cusco. this
is s lovely journey, and although you have already been this
way, the train gives you another perspective on it and it
is well equiped and comfortable with a bar and viewing car.
When you arrive in Cusco you will be transfered to your hotel.
Day
8 Back to the regular program with the flight to
the Amazon.
IMPORTANT
- Depending on your international flights you can connect
directly and fly home or if you would like / need to stay
an extra day in Lima please let us know so we can arrange
the extra transfers and hotel for you.
Included:
6
nights accomodation with breakfast included (twin share basis
unless single supplement paid)
3
nights camping while walking the Inca Trail (or extra
hotels on the Lake Titicaca option).
All
ground transfers as stated until arrival in Lima at the end
of the trip.
Private
unique Cusco city and Sacred Valley tour (including Pisaq
Ruins), entrance fees for all sites, with lunch, all privately
guided.
Visit
to Machu Picchu including transfers, buses and entrance tickets
and a private guided tour on the first day (second day visit
optional).
Escorted
by our guides and local representatives and support 24 hours.
3
Day Amazon Jungle package including rooms, meals
Domestic
flights and taxes: Lima - Cusco - Puerto Maldonado - Lima.,
guiding and transport.
Not
Included:
International
flights and taxes to your destination (unless specifically
booked with us).
End
of tour arrangements (unless specifically booked with us).
Meals
(other than those stated) and personal spending money.
Your
Fellow Travelers:
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the
pleasures and maybe some of the small frustrations of traveling
in a mixed group. Your fellow travelers will probably come
from all over the world and are likely to be of a variety
of ages too. We ask you to be understanding of the various
needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow
travelers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's
travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities
to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain
time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting.
We have found time and time again that the very best trips
we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work
well - this takes just a little effort on your part.
Eating:
This is a big part of traveling. Traveling with Escaped to
Peru you will experience the vast array of wonderful food
that is available. Generally meals are not included in the
trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give
you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with
whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility,
though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together
to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy
each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though.
Your tour leader or guide will be able to suggest favourite
restaurants during your trip.
Domestic Flights:
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless
otherwise stated. It is important that we have your correct
passport information and full names at the time of booking
in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets
are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight
departure.
Single
Travelers:
We believe single travelers should not have to pay more to
travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation
and do not involve a single supplement (If a single room is
absolutely necessary please speak to us when booking). Single
travelers joining group trips are paired in twin share accommodation
with someone of the same sex, and as close to the same age,
for the duration of the trip, but after speaking with your
tour leader or guide you may be able to rotate if the rooming
allows.
Joining
Hotel: To be Confirmed
Joining
Instructions:
Jorge Chavez International Airport, in Callao Lima, is approximately
a 45-minute drive from the Miraflores district, where our
joining hotel is located.
Upon leaving the baggage claim area you will see a large open
area with sign boards all around. Look for your name on a
sign board. As there are many people and signs in this area
it may be difficult for you to spot the sign immediately.
Please take your time in doing so and if at that stage you
do not see a sign board with your name please wait. In the
event that your driver does not arrive within 30 minutes please
ask the information desk to arrange an official taxi for you
which should cost approximately $25 USD and this money will
be reimbursed by your tour leader or Escaped to Peru representative
in Cusco.
IMPORTANT - There will be many drivers holding
signs with agency or passenger names as well as taxi drivers
asking you if you require their services. These are NOT our
drivers and you should NOT accept their services. Please wait
for our designated transfer person with your name or follow
the instructions above.
Arrival Delays:
If for any reason you are unable to start your trip on the
scheduled date due to problems with your international flights
or other reasons, please contact your starting point hotel,
requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip
leader. If you are unable to get in touch with your leader,
please refer to our emergency contact details.
Emergency
Contacts:
Should you need to contact Escaped to Peru during a situation
of dire need, it is best to first call our local office in
Cusco. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer,
please leave a detailed message and contact information, so
we may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
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What
to Pack:
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in
South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes,
the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night.
A good size daypack is also very useful.
Suggested
checklist: (to be selected from for trekking or non-trekking
needs)
- Passport
(with photocopies)
- Travel
insurance (with photocopies)
- Airline
tickets (with photocopies)
- USD
cash and travelers cheques (Note: Travelers cheques can
only be changed on working days)
- Credit
or debit cards (see personal spending money)
- Any
entry visas or vaccination certificates required
- Camera
and film
- Reading/writing
material
- Binoculars
- Cover
for backpacks
- Fleece
top
- Windproof/waterproof
jacket
- Small
towel and swim wear
- Shirts/t-shirts
- Sun
hat
- 1
pair of shorts
- 2
pairs of long trousers
- 1
pair hiking pants/track pants
- Hiking
boots/ sturdy walking shoes
- Sport
sandals
- Knee-length
socks (to be used with rubber boots, if provided at the
jungle lodge)
- Sun-block
- Sunglasses
- Toiletries
(biodegradable)
- Watch
or alarm clock
- Water
bottle
- Purification
tablets or filter
- Flashlight
- First-aid
kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine,
Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration
powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
RECOMMENDED FOR THE INCA TRAIL:
- Inner
sheet (for sleeping bag)
- Fair
sized daypack
- Wool
hat, mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)
- Rain
poncho
- Strong
plastic bags to help keep gear dry
- Sleeping
bag (this can also be hired locally for approximately $15
USD)
- Mattress
(a foam mattress is included as part of the hike; self inflating
type mattresses are available for hire locally, $15 USD)
- Anti-inflammatory
tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen)
Note: If bringing a walking stick, it must be rubber tipped
as steel tips are not allowed on the Inca trail.
All other camping equipment is provided for the Inca Trail
excursion. Porters carry the camping gear, food, and a portion
of your personal belongings. All you will need to carry
is a day-pack, containing waterproof jacket, fleece top,
camera, water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, and hat during
the hike.
Laundry:
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a
charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to
do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable
soap.
Visas and travel documents:
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months
validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the
most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
IT
IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE CORRECT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION.
Personal Expenses :
Every traveler is different and therefore spending money requirements
will vary. Some travelers may drink more than others while
other travelers like to purchase more souvenirs than most.
Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to
allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember
the following specific recommendations when planning your
trip.
Changing and getting money:
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances.
Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. ATMs are widely
available. Check with your bank to see if your cards are OK
for Peru and any other South Amnerican countries you visiting
with us, and the likely charges involved.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of
money. A combination of US dollar cash, travelers cheques
and cards is best, although you will usually be charged a
commission or given a less-favorable exchange rate for travelers
cheques. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want
to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn
notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may
be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly
good condition, in denominations lower than 100USD (or equivalent).
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that
you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates:
www.xe.com
Local
Payment:
Most of our adventure tours involve a Local Payment that is
paid to the Tour Leader or Company Representative in cash
on a specified day of your tour, usually in Cusco. This Local
Payment is put towards local expenses, such as arranging internal
flights as well as entrance and guide fees. Local Payments
also reduce the need to wire or transfer funds which can become
very expensive. This lowers our operational costs so we can
pass the savings on to you. The local payment is in addition
to, and is not included in, the base tour price.
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional
USD200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used
when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster)
require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
International Airport Departure Tax: $31
USD
Tipping: It is customary in Latin America
to tip service providers depending on the level of service.
Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component
of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with
the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it
may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance
to the people who will take care of you during your travels.
The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a
guideline $20 USD per person, per week could be used.
Optional
Activities:
There are a number of optional activities that you can do
while on tour and you should speak to your tour leader or
guide for information and prices.
Health:
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel
information well before departure. We recommend that you carry
a First Aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements.
Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and
away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders
are prohibited from administering any type of drug including
headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip
please carefully read the itinerary and assess your ability
to cope with our style of travel.
Proof of Yellow Fever inoculation will be required before
you depart for the Amazon. You should be aware that there
is a 10 to 15 day period before the inoculation becomes fully
effective.
Please take into account your travels to high altitude. This
is medically defined as anything over 8,000 feet (2,440 meters).
Most people can travel to 8,000 feet with minimal effects.
However, everyone reacts to altitude differently and altitude
sickness can on set with some people irrespective of fitness
and age. For details on
how to best prepare and what to do in the unlikely event you
are affected on your adventure, please consult your physician.
Safety
and your Security:
We recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while
travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets,
travelers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your
valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while traveling.
Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which
is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is
recommended for securing your luggage. When traveling on a
group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority
to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is
deemed necessary due to safety concerns. During your trip
you will have some free time to pursue your own interests,
relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your
group leader will assist you with options available in a given
location please note that any optional activities you undertake
are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations
about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators
running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting
an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited
on tour are generally very safe during the day, there can
be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night,
especially if you have had a few drinks! It is our recommendation
to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants,
or during night time excursions.
Care should be taken when wandering around on your own in
central Lima, as some areas can be dangerous and pickpockets
are daring.
Medical Information:
Our small group adventures bring together people of all ages.
It is very important you are aware that, as a minimum, an
'average level of fitness and mobility' is required to undertake
our easiest programs. Travelers must be able to walk without
the aid of another person, climb 3-4 flights of stairs, step
on and off small boats, and carry their own luggage at a minimum.
Travelers over the age of 70, or travelers with a pre-existing
medical condition must let us know of any limitations. This
is to ensure that senior travelers have the necessary fitness
and mobility to comfortably complete their chosen trip. While
our leaders work hard to ensure that all our travelers are
catered for equally, it is not their responsibility to help
individuals who can not complete the day's activities unaided.
Your Tour Leader will pass around a form at the intro meeting
and you should note there anything you have forgotten to tell
us, or tell your Tour Leader or guide in confidence.
Some Tour Guidelines:
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing
or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but
also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana
and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the
world but is not acceptable for Escaped to Peru travelers.
Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone
we encounter, and in particular the local people who make
the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes
is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader
has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are
found in their possession or they use prostitutes.
Insurance:
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on
any of our trips. When traveling on a group trip, you will
not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel
insurance has been seen by your leader, guide or coordinator.
When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at
a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency
repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers
personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of
luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance
we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit
card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your
bank for details of their participating insurer, the level
of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Being
a responsible tour operator is at the heart of what Escaped
to Peru is all about. From the start we have been committed
to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveler and host
alike. Unlike many companies out there we are limiting our
groups to 8 travelers, this means lower impact, smaller buses.
less pollution and a more intimate experience for you.
If you need to be contacted while traveling we recommend that
you set up an email address that can be accessed on the road,
rather than relying on postal mail. Email cafes are becoming
increasingly commonplace and cheap throughout the regions
we visit, and have quickly become the preferred way for our
leaders and travelers to stay in touch. If someone wishes
to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our
trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent,
or refer to our Emergency Contact. We recommend that family
and friends don't try to contact you through phoning hotels
en route, as our hotels are subject to change, and our hotel
receptions often don't have good English speaking staff.
Price:
See below
Price
on request as this will depend upon the hotel standard
you choose and if you intend to add any extra days along the
route. Feel free to choose Voyager
or Luxury Class
or a combination of the two accommodation levels.
Booking
enquires should be made as far in advance as possible as sometimes
train and plane tickets are difficult to get hold of in high
season.
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