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| Can I Travel alone or with a group? |
| yes, but typically the larger your group size, the less expensive tuition will be per person. |
| Will somebody be wating for me in every destination? |
| yes, there is always somebody waiting for you in every destination. |
| Should I bring extra cash? |
Depending on the length of your
program anywhere from $300-600 per person for spending money, tips, airport
taxes and meals that are on your own. |
| Does TIM offer a travel insurence? |
| yes we do. |
| What if I miss my flight? |
| The isurence company covers it. |
| Should I bring cash or traveller's check? |
| Either is fine although cash is the easiest to exchange and most places accept US dollars. |
| Can I make changes or cancellations on my trip? |
| Please Click Here to Read Our General Information. |
| How can I contact TIM? |
| Please Click Here to Visit our Contact Us Page. |
| Who will lead my trip? |
| Expert and Professional tour guides. |
| Is Peru safe? |
We consider Peru a safe destination
at this time. In more than 20 years of operating trips to Peru, none of
our travelers has had a problem with safety, whether in the cities or
on the trail. |
| Do I need a visa? |
| Travelers with a US passport do not need a visa. |
| Do I need any shots? |
No vaccinations are required for
travel between Peru and the US (except for travelers visiting Puerto Maldonado
where Yellow Fever is required). Call the Center for Disease Control Travelers'
Hot Line at 888-232-3228 or visit the website www.cdc.gov.
Most travelers take Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever and Tetanus. If traveling
to the Amazon region consider Malaria prophylaxis and Yellow fever. |
| Are ATM machines available? |
Yes. There are ATM machines in
cities such as Lima and Cusco although we do not recommend their use because
you are at a greater risk of being robbed. Some thieves make a habit of
watching these machines and target tourists and others who take out large
amounts of cash. |
| What will the weather be like? |
Cool in the mountains (Cusco, Arequipa
and Lake Titicaca) with daytime highs in the upper 60's to mid 70's and
nighttime lows between 30°F and 42°F. Hot and humid at Machu Picchu
and in the Amazon with daytime highs in the upper 80's to mid 90's and
nighttime lows in the upper 50's to low 70's. For current temperatures
and forcasts visit www.weather.com
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| How high is Machu Picchu? |
Machu Picchu is actually lower
in elevation than the city of Cusco (7,874' versus 11,150'). |
| Can I fly directly to Cusco,Peru for the start of the tour? |
There are some direct flights to
Cusco, Peru if you are departing from a city in south America. All flights
from the US and Canada fly directly to Lima, Peru. |
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