Altitude sickness (soroche)

-Altitude sickness, as the name implies, occurs at a certain height where the oxygen level is very low, dry, cold and makes you lose moisture in your breathing.

-You can prepare for this situation. Before climbing to height:

-Drink lots of electrolight, gatorade or powerade to take advantage of the supplements that the body needs. Thus, it prevents dizziness, headache and nausea. Very typical in height.

 Once in height:

To rest balances the red and white blood cells in height.

To eat light and small portions. Avoid stomach problems

To drink plenty of water. Avoid dehydration.

Coca tea has therapeutic properties for height

The first day in height. Take it very calmly.

 Water

It is recommended: DO NOT drink tap water in Peru, unless it is boiled first. Bottled water is available for purchase. The water of the rivers is not good either, especially when you go on a trip somewhere in the city of Cusco. If you want to enjoy your trip, you should only drink safe and healthy water.

Seasons and climate

In the Andes, the weather forecast is not easy because in one day the four seasons can be presented. For this reason, we recommend traveling very prepared for these climate changes.

Our rainy season is very varied:

Sometimes very rainy and wet.

Sometimes it is very dry and sunny.

Other times due to the presence of the Andes Mountains: It is dry and cold.

It is common to be very cold in the shade and very hot in the sun.

Whereby. We recommend that you bring clothes that are easy to handle.

Officially we have two stations:

The rainy season: From December to the end of March

The dry season: From April to mid-December.

In both stations we can find different climates:

Warm Climates: Which can be dry and / or humid. The dry climates are in the lower yungas in the Apurimac River Basin, in the center and south west of the department. And the humid climates in the zones of low forest.

Temperate climates: Which can be humid in the central area of ​​the department. In the places closest to the east it is more humid and close to the west the climate is drier.

Cold climates: They can be humid or dry in areas of greater height, that is, above 3800 meters.

Money exchange

We recommend changing money in banks or in recommended places. The change should be in small bills because there are lots of counterfeit bills. It is also important to know where to buy: Gifts and souvenirs, to avoid fake money in your purchases.

Vaccines

No vaccines are required to travel to Peru, but it is recommended to get vaccinated against yellow fever if you are thinking about traveling to the Amazon. We also recommend the following website to obtain updated information regarding necessary and preventive travel vaccines.

www.cdc.gov/travel

What to Bring?

What you should bring really depends on the tours you take and places you are going to visit. We provide you with the following list of suggestions to know what to consider to bring.

If you are planning an adventure tour that includes camp:

CAMINO INCA, LARES, SALKANTAY, CHOQUEQUIRAO AND AUSANGATE, bring:

A small backpack for:

• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Rain gear (pants and jacket)
• Lantern
• Toilet paper
• One liter of water per day (if you can bring a backpack with water bag it would be much better)
• Personal hygiene items

We offer you a cloth bag for other things like:

• Sleeping bag
• One shirt per day of walking
• Nightwear, thermal clothing if possible
• A towel
• Soap and Shampoo
• A pair of gloves for the cold
• A cap for the cold
• A change of clean clothes to change in case of rain
• One pair of socks per day
• A pair of sandals (we recommend Sandals Tevas)
• First aid kit (anti-inflammatory pills, rehydration salts and antibiotics that are usually used, bandages and cream for muscle pain, etc.)
• Snacks (especially those that contain enough sugar and salt)

If you are planning a classic, traditional and historical trip, bring:

A small suitcase and a small backpack (For a week’s tour)

A large suitcase and a small backpack (For a tour of more than a week)

How to dress every day?

T-shirt, sweater, pants, a good pair of hiking boots and a small backpack with the recommended things.

What to get from?

From January to March: Clothing for the rainy season.

From April to May: Varied summer clothes and winter clothes.

From June to September: Clothing for the cold and summer clothes (It is cold in the morning and in the afternoon, but it is sunny during the day).

From October to December: Clothing for the sun and rain.

Terms and booking conditions

• Confirm the purchase of the service by email
• Prices per person in US dollars
• Supervision and control during the entire stay.
• Extra expenses in the travel destination are for the passenger’s account.
• Changes and Expenses for strikes, fortuitous cases and others will be assumed by the passengers.
• The order and schedule of flights and excursions may vary according to the circumstances.
• Modifications and / or cancellations of the services apply penalties plus administrative expenses according to the sales policies of the company.
• The distribution of the rooms in the hotels is based on two people in a room with two beds.
• Clients who request a single or private room with a bed should increase 25 dollars per night.
• Services in Spanish, English and other languages. Consult.
• Validity of sale: until December 31, 2019

Policy for picking up passengers:

The passengers should be at the place and time indicated for the start of the reserved tours. This will avoid the loss of the tour or additional expenses. Punctuality is requested.

Observations and restrictions of passengers:

If a passenger has any food, medical or allergic restrictions. Do not forget. Communicate.

Very Important

Confirmed the purchase of travel services. It is very important to have all the information of the air flights: Name of the airline, flight number and time of arrival and departure. Send a copy of the color passport to reserve and purchase the travel requirements.