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Hard and soft adventure, all ages and levels of fitness. The magical Pongo de Mainique.

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From Class 2 to 5. Jungle to mountains. Mountain biking to the Inka Bridge. 1 - 6 days.

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Classic high class cultural tours from Cusco to Machu Picchu to lares.

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Conventional and adventure tours from Lima to Lima, all included. From 7 to 14 days.

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Lares Valley, Espiritu Pampa and Auzangate and more. Peru´s most exciting trek, for all levels.

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Fixed departure dates for our tours in 2010.

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Useful Info About Peru

We want you to enjoy your stay In Peru. For current upto date information the best places are.

• British Embassy
• USA embassy

Currency

Currency, Nuevo Sol

$1 = 3.2 soles (approx).

£1 = 5 soles,

€ = 4 soles

Dollars must be in pristine condition or they will not be changed. Ask for new notes. There are many places to exchange dollars in and around Cusco but always have some soles. If taking longer trip soles are necessary.

Prices

If eating out well as it is your holiday expect to pay $20-25US per person wine included.

A good pizza or maybe some good quality local food costs $7US per person.

Taxi’s in Cusco, S/.2 after 10pm S/.3.

Hotels are available from $30US for a clean and simple, double room with private bathroom to the most luxurious 5 star monastery hotel at $375US per night ,

INNOCULATIONS

A doctor should always be consulted for the latest information about what is needed in Peru. In the larger cities there is good medical attention available, you should bring insurance.

General: Polio, Tetanus, Hepatitis A. Jungle Areas only: Yellow fever & Malaria Local Epidemics: Typhoid & Cholera

Rabies vaccinations are available locally.

Weather

In the Andes there are only 2 seasons wet and dry, the wet season is from November to March and is the best season for birds, especially hummingbirds, orchids and of course rain. Avg temp- Day 10-15C 59F Night 5-7C 44F

The dry season from April to October is great for trekking, hiking, biking with a beautiful blue sky and fabulous starry nights. Avg temp day 20-25C 77 F night 2C 35F

Jungle – The jungle is generally very humid and very hot. In the rainy season there is a lot of rain and it can be muddy. You can also have friajes which is acold weather front lasting about a week a couple of time a year. Always take something warm.

Beach – Good weather all year round, 22 C 72 F to 100 F 37C. Little or no rain.

Also visit: http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/84686.html

Clothing

Because of the weather layers are invaluable. In the rainy season never leave home without a rain jacket or umbrella, you just never know, but wear a T-shirt underneath. Winter: hats, gloves, lots of warm things, short sleeves during the day.

Trekking conditions

Best from April to Oct/Nov. Lots of sunscreen, good walking boots. Mosquito Spray (for trekking, Machu Picchu and jungle trips). Don’t forget bags to collect your rubbish (supplied with tours), zip lock bags for toilet paper (supplied), smokers please do not litter, torch, batteries (please take the used ones home), sleeping bag (if trekking), day pack, re-usable water bottle, (2 litres of water for your first day, you will be supplied with on your trip.

We supply you with a duffle bag to be carried by either your porter or your mule, tents, mattresses, sleeping bag (if required), you must bring a small day pack (with inbuilt water bottle is better) for your camera, rain gear, sunblock etc.

Altitude

Cusco is at 3200m and is at high altitude causing breathing to be a problem. To combat the effect of the altitude it is advised to drink plenty of liquids on your first couple of days, coca tea is a wonder. Most people are fine, some experience headaches, vomiting, dizziness it can be a serious disease.

Good information at www.high-altitude-medicine.com

Do not drink water or brush your teeth, ice in tourist restaurants and bars is generally purified.

Other Useful Addresses

River Sage Soap Company
Where we got our wonderful recipe.
http://riversagesoap.com/

South American Explorers
Non profit dedicated to providing information to travellers in South America.
http://www.saexplorers.org

Payaway
jobs around the world, paid and volunteer, great newsletter.
http://www.payaway.co.uk

Lonely Planet
thorn tree is worth checking out.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com

Medicsaway
Medical Electives around the world.
http://www.medicsaway.co.uk

Globos de Los Andes
High end hot air balloon trips in and around Cusco.
http://www.globosperu.com