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Main Square Cusco – Peru
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Booking your Tour
Where and how do I start booking my tour?
After looking through our website and deciding more or
less what destination and type of vacation you feel
would suit you best, you may contact us. Take note of
the fact that the more detailed your request is, the
more detailed our response will be. You may also contact
us over the phone at -
(US Canada Calls) – Voice 305 592-4838
Fax 305 675-5994
(Conact Us Line 24 hrs) 5184 9625171
What are the processes involved with creating and
booking my tour?
After sending in your request, a member of our highly
trained Sales team will contact you – usually within 24
hours – with a detailed preliminary itinerary. From this
point onwards you will work hand in hand with your
respective Inti Light Adventures International Group
Inc. Sales advisor, via email and/or telephone, working
towards creating a South American vacation package that
suits your every need and desire. Please note that you
may go back and forward with your Sales Representative
as many times as it takes for you to feel comfortable
and happy with your prospective vacation. Once you are
satisfied with what you and your Sales Representative
have put together we will proceed to book your tour and
arrange payment.
What is the difference between a Tailor-made Private
Tour and a Customizable Group Tour?
Class Adventure Travel offers two different approaches
to each of its available tours; Tailor-made Private and
Customizable Group Tours. Both are open-dated and are
completely adaptable to meet needs and desires. The
difference between the two types of tours is that Tailor-made
Private Tours include fully private tours and excursions
at each stage of your vacation, while Customizable Group
Tours include outings and excursions within the smallest
possible groups. Please note that these tours are fully
customizable and should you wish to select particular
tours included within your package in private and others
in group, this is completely possible – simply ask your
Sales Representative for more information.
How much money should I bring on my trip??
This really depends on the person. Clients are advised
to bring as much money with them as they feel
comfortable with carrying. Inti Light Adventures
International Group Inc. tours are generally fully
inclusive, and extra money is only really needed for the
occasional meal - where Inti Light Adventures
International Group Inc. has left this out of the
itinerary to give you more dining options - and of
course for souvenirs and trinkets. Tips are not included
within the overall price of the tour and should you wish
to tip you're advised to bring a little extra cash.
Should I bring my Credit Card/Debit Card?
You can of course bring both credit cards and debit
cards. When shopping and paying for meals not included
within your package, you are advised to pay with cash.
Many restaurants across South America have Visa and
MasterCard capabilities and welcome you to pay for your
meal with a credit card. Credit/Debit cards should
otherwise only be used to withdraw money. ATMs are
widely distributed throughout most Latin American
countries and are a quick and easy way to get cash.
Are US Dollars accepted and should I bring Travelers
Checks?
U.S. dollars are widely accepted in most locations and
currency exchange bureaus are easy to find. Travelers
Checks tend to receive much lower exchange rates than
U.S. Dollars, meaning you lose money in the exchange. In
many destinations in Latin America one may also find
that many people and exchange centers are unwilling to
change Travelers Checks.
How much should I tip in South America?
Vaccination requirements differ from country to country
and it is important to make sure you know what the
necessary vaccination requirements of a destination are
before traveling there. Below follows a list of
vaccination requirements for each of the Inti Light
Adventures International Group Inc. destinations.
Do I need Vaccinations?
Vaccination requirements differ from country to country
and it is important to make sure you know what the
necessary vaccination requirements of a destination are
before traveling there. Below follows a list of
vaccination requirements for each of the Inti Light
Adventures International Group Inc.destinations.
Peru Vaccination Requirements
One does not need to be vaccinated in order to enter
Peru and travel around the country - unless you are
traveling into the jungle, in which case you will need
to be vaccinated against yellow fever. If you plan on
visiting the Peruvian jungle it is advisable to get
vaccinated against Yellow Fever in your home country
rather than getting the vaccination in Lima prior to
your Amazon Adventure.
Brazil Vaccination Requirements
Medics often advise people to get immunized against
polio, hepatitis, tetanus, and typhoid, although this is
not obligatory. When traveling to regions of the Amazon
and Center West or if you are entering Brazil from a
bordering country with an Amazon territory - proof of
vaccination against Yellow Fever is required. A
Poliomyelitis vaccination is required for children from
3 months to 6 years old in order for them to enter.
Bolivia Vaccination Requirements
There are no vaccination requirements for entering the
country unless you are traveling from an infected area (and
this implies Yellow Fever). So-called infected areas
include countries that have Amazon. If traveling to the
Bolivian Amazon one needs to be inoculated against
Yellow Fever in order to enter.
Chile Vaccination Requirements
There are no vaccination requirements for Chile,
although some medics may suggest you get vaccinated
against polio, hepatitis, tetanus, and typhoid.
Argentina Vaccination Requirements
There are no vaccination requirements for Chile,
although some medics may suggest you get vaccinated
against polio, hepatitis, tetanus, and typhoid.
How can I avoid altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness is a common problem for visitors to
areas of Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. Coca tea is easily
available in Peru and Bolivia and can help rid oneself
of the feelings of nausea associated with Altitude
sickness - although this does not work for everyone.
Diamox is commonly used by visitors from the US and is a
recommended product to use as are Sorochi or Grovol,
both of which can be purchased over-the-counter upon
arrival in most airports. We also recommend eating light
meals when you first arrive in a high altitude area and
avoid strenuous physical activities until you are
acclimatized.
Can I take my baby/child to high altitude areas?
People often wonder whether it is advisable to take
their babies and young children to high altitude areas.
Young children however, appear to suffer from the
effects of altitude sickness far less than adults. For
more information visit Bart’s Blog.
What kind of clothes should I pack for my holiday?
The type of clothes you need to bring obviously depend
on the type of vacation you are about to embark upon and
the destinations you will be traveling to. Seasons will
also dictate the warmth of the clothes you bring -
remember that southern hemisphere countries experience
the inverse of seasons in the north.
If traveling to the Andes you can expect high
temperatures during the day and cold ones at night. When
traveling in the region remember to dress in layers –
layers which can be easily stripped off or added to
depending on the temperature and the time of day. A
number of fine quality Alpaca and Llama woolen goods are
available in the region and are fantastic for keeping
warm at night – travelers often choose to leave warm
clothing at home so as to have enough luggage space for
the warm clothes they intend to buy in the Andes.
The Rain Forest has a rather wet climate and if you
intend to travel to the Amazon ensure you pack a rain
coat and some insulated hiking boots. Brazilian beaches
necessitate shorts and flip-flops while Patagonia
requires heavy winter jackets and thermal underwear.
Adventure hikes such as the Inca Trail require a pair of
proper hiking boots and a small backpack.
What type of luggage should I bring?
One should generally bring the type of luggage one feels
most comfortable with carrying. If you plan on doing the
Inca Trail it is probably a very good idea to bring a
back pack. Keep in mind that there are many cobble stone
streets in Latin America and luggage with wheels can, at
times, be cumbersome and difficult to maneuver. Remember
to pack a small day pack with you in which to keep your
valuables. If possible it is highly recommended that one
brings a strap on money-belt with which one can keep
their cash, cards, and passport on them at all times.
In case a problem arises during my tour who should I
contact?
All of our tours run very smoothly and in the very
unlikely event that a problem does arise, Inti Light
Adventures International Group Inc. has a 24 hour
hotline in each country it operates within. These
numbers are given to all clients prior to their trip –
and should any difficulty arise during their holiday
they are free to call us at anytime.
Do you have any safety guidelines that I should
follow?
Safety is fundamental to the success of any trip and
staying alert, not taking unnecessary risks, and simply
using your head are the best ways to prevent an unwanted
situation. That said there are still some things to keep
in mind while traveling. Avoid petty theft and
pickpockets by not interacting with strangers who seem
suspiciously friendly or pushy, as well as anyone trying
to get your attention while you are carrying bags or
equipment.
In all dealings with the police be formal and polite.
Always carry your passport or at least a photocopy when
walking around a town or city. In some circumstances, a
policeman may suggest (possibly in an intimidating
manner) that a situation could be resolved by making a
payment. The options you have are either to pretend not
to understand and hope the policeman will give up, or
hand over whatever he asks so that he will or will not
take a particular action.
Do you provide Travel insurance?
We do not provide travel insurance. We do however
suggest that you purchase travel insurance to cover you
during your travel, particularly for your own peace of
mind. We recommend
www.premiertravelplanner.com which covers
international flights and gives an entire health care
package.
Are International flights included?
International flights are not included in the overall
price of Inti Light Adventures International Group Inc.
packages. We can however, and often do, arrange
International flights for our clients. Many clients
however prefer to arrange their international flights
online from an agency such as
www.premiertravelplanner.com
Do your travel packages include Domestic Transport?
Almost all of our tour packages include domestic
transport. Refer to each specific example tour in order
to verify whether Domestic Transportation is included.
Inti Light Adventures International Group Inc. Travel
strives to offer only the most comfortable domestic
transport in each of the countries it operates within
and where flights, private vehicles, buses, and trains
are included within a Inti Light Adventures
International Group Inc. package - only the very best is
provided.
Are Airport Taxes included and if not, how much
should
I expect to pay?
Airport taxes are generally not included within the
price of the package as airports usually require
passengers to pay in person.
Peru Airport Taxes
Upon departing any airport in Peru one has to pay a
departure tax. This has to be done in person and cannot
be prearranged with a tour company or airline. The tax
for international flights leaving Peru is US$ 30, and
the tax for domestic flights is US$ 6. These prices are
subjected to change.
Brazil Airport Taxes
The tax for international flights leaving Brazil is US$
36, and the tax for domestic flights is US$ 7. These
prices are subjected to change.
Argentina Airport Taxes
The tax for international flights leaving Argentina is
US$ 18, and the tax for domestic flights is US$ 8. These
prices are subjected to change.
Chile Airport Taxes
The tax for international flights leaving Chile is US$
18, and the tax for domestic flights is usually included
within the price of the ticket. These prices are
subjected to change.
Bolivia Airport Taxes
The tax for international flights leaving Bolivia is US$
25, and the tax for domestic flights is US$ 2. These
prices are subjected to change.
Are meals included in tour packages and if not, can
Inti Light Adventures International Group Inc. recommend
restaurants?
Many meals are included in Inti Light Adventures
International Group Inc. tour packages - but only where
indicated. Breakfasts are generally included with your
hotel everyday, and lunch and dinners are provided
within the package where indicated in the detailed
itinerary. The meals that are included within Inti Light
Adventures International Group Inc. tour packages are
delicious and the restaurants are carefully selected in
order to offer clients the best dining experience
available. We at Inti Light Adventures International
Group Inc. however, believe that your vacation should
not be set in stone before hand, and that dining out is
a way for you to experience the wonder of South America
firsthand. We do of course have a list of very
recommendable restaurants in each of the destinations we
provide tours to. If interested please contact your
Sales Representative for more information.
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