| ESSENTIALS |
| DATES |
Small, Group Departures: February 10-17, 2009September 1-8, 2009
Customized Trips can be arranged per your schedule.
Peru can be visited year-round, but March, April are the rainiest months. |
| FLY DATES |
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Depart USA to Lima |
Depart Lima to USA |
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SAME DAY ARRIVAL IN PERU
FROM USA CITIES
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Depart USA & arrive late evening in Lima |
Depart Lima late night or just past midnight for overnight flight to USA/ |
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| DEPOSIT |
A deposit of $750 per person is required at the time of registration. |
| FINAL PAYMENT |
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure and is payable by personal check. Credit card charges for final payment are assessed a processing fee. |
| TRAVEL DOCUMENTS |
No visa is required for American or Canadian passport holders. Travelers of other nationalities should check with a Peruvian Consulate or Embassy for requirements. |
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SHOTS / HEALTH |
None required or recommended. It is recommended you have your regular vaccinations up-to-date before traveling. For further information, visit the Center For Disease Control website.
NOTE: You will spend several days touring at high altitudes in Peru (especially Cusco at 11,200 feet, or 3,414 meters). At these altitudes some visitors may suffer varying degrees of altitude sickness, including nausea. We have found that some guests may be more affected by the altitude than others. Medications are available to prevent altitude sickness, and we urge you to speak with your physician prior to your departure from home to discuss prophylaxis for safe travel.
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INT'L AIRFARE |
Delta Airlines, Lan Peru, American Airlines are among airlines that can be used for this trip. We recommend booking at least 7 months in advance if you want to try to use Frequent Flyer Miles for free tickets or upgrades or the American Express Platinum card 2-4-1 program. |
| MINIMUMS |
All departures are guaranteed on a minimum of 6* participants. A Coda Tour Manager accompanies the tour on a minimum of 12 participants. (* Some modifications to the inclusions in the program may be made if participation is fewer than 5 travelers.) |
| TOUR RATES - 6 nights luxury hotel nights + 1 dayroom and 13 meals included |
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Small, Group Tour based on 6 Travelers
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Land Price |
Intra-tour Air (2 flights) |
Total Per Person |
| Double |
$4595 |
Approx. $475 |
$5070 |
| Single |
$6395 |
Approx. $475 |
$6870 |
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Private Trip for 2 Travelers
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| Double |
Land Price |
Intra-tour Air (2 flights) |
Total Per Person |
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$4995 |
Approx. $475 |
$5470 |
| All intra-tour airfares are subject to change until ticketed. These flights are in economy class. |
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| INCLUDED |
| Tour rates are per person in U.S. dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted for Tour Deposit. Final payment is payable by personal check. Final payment by credit card is assessed a processing fee. |
| Tour Rates include accommodations as listed in the itinerary, entertainment, special meals, air-conditioned motor coach, van or sedan transportation, sightseeing, luggage handling, admissions, expert English-speaking local guides and drivers. Mineral water on busses and at meals. |
| Arrival and departure transfers are included for those who purchase international air through Coda International Tours. Separate transfer costs will be charged to those who are not ticketed by Coda International Tours. Participants are required to provide Coda Tours with complete international flight details at least 2 weeks prior to the schedule tour departure date. |
| Most meals are included as indicated in the itinerary. The meal codes are: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner; R=Cocktail Reception. Participants with specific dietary requirements must inform Coda Tours at least 2 weeks prior to departure. Every effort will be made to accommodate special dietary needs where possible. Most meals taken as a group are pre-ordered. Local cuisine is given preference over Western choices. |
| NOT INCLUDED |
| International airfare is not included. Coda Tour will be happy to assist with business, first or coach class airfares . If you are planning to use Frequent Flyer Miles for an upgrade or free ticket, we highly recommend booking your tour at least 7 months prior to departure. |
| Passport and visa expenses (if required). Please check our Travel Documents requirements for this trip. Always double check that your passport will remain valid for at least 6 months past your return to the U.S. and that you have sufficient empty pages in your passport to accommodate visa and entry/exit stamps. Always carry a copy of your passport packed separately from your travel documents and leave a copy with someone at home. |
| Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance which is highly recommended to protect your travel investment in the unlikelihood you would need to cancel or return home early. We recommend Travel Insured International and will send you an application form with confirmation of your trip. You may check the rates for insurance on their website at www.travelinsured.com. We also recommend insuring any expense for airline tickets issued prior to the determination if a tour is guaranteed to operate. We cannot assume responsibility for losses incurred due to the cancellation of a tour. |
| Gratuities to porters, waiters and hotel staff are included. Gratuities to local guides & drivers are not included. |
| Personal Expenses such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and bar beverages, laundry, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees (if applicable) and other optional incidental extras are not included and may be significant. |
| EXTENSIONS |
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Please see our EXTENSION PAGE
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| AFTER YOU ARRIVE |
| WEARING |
Light cotton fabrics are best. T-shirts, khakis, shorts, jeans and similar casual wear will be best for daytime touring. Our hotels are among the best hotels in the world, so in the evening you will want to dress casual/chic for dining in the hotel. Weathe is warm during the day and cool n the evenings in Peru. A light jacket comes in handy. |
| WEATHER |
The coastal region of Peru is cool for its latitude, and quite dry year-round. Temperatures are warmest during the summer months (January to March), with hot and humid days of around 84°F and cool nights of just below 68°F. Winters are not too cold, but frequent low cloud may cause some to pine for sunshine. Inland, the temperature drops substantially, with less seasonal variation during the day - average highs are about 70°F throughout the year and winter nights are chilly, particularly at higher elevations. There is also a moderate wet season here from December until May. |
| AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AVERAGE RAINFALL |
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High/Low
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Lima
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Cusco
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| Jan |
79/68
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65/43
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| Feb |
80/69
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65/43
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| March |
80/69
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66/43
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| April |
76/66
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67/41
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| May |
72/63
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67/36
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| June |
69/61
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66/32
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| July |
67/60
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66/32
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| August |
66/60
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67/35
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| September |
67/59
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68/39
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| October |
69/61
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69/41
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| November |
72/63
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69/42
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| December |
76/66
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69/43
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| ELEVATION |
Elevation – This adventurous itinerary takes our guests from coastal city of Lima to the majestic heights of Machu Picchu to the tropical Galápagos Islands. Guests will experience great changes in land elevations throughout the tour. The principal sites visited - in the order visited - and their associated elevations are:
- Lima 512 ft (156 meters)
- Cusco 11,200 feet (3,414 m)
- Yucay Valley 8,500 ft (2,591 m)
- Aguas Calientes 7,800 ft (2,377 m)
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| SPENDING |
The official currency on this tour is:
It is not necessary to exchange foreign currency before the tour begins. Your local guides can advise as to where you can obtain local currency. Major credit cards are widely accepted throughout Peru and can be used for major purchases. All of the hotels on this itinerary have currency exchange desks. Travelers’ checks are accepted but are becoming very out-dated with the advent of the ATM card..
ATM and cash machines are readily;y available in Lima & Cusco, and you will not have any challenges using a credit card. Contact your bank in advance of departure to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM or credit card at locations abroad. Travelers’ checks are also widely accepted.
To obtain the latest currency exchange rate, you may want to check your local newspaper or log on to the Internet website www.oanda.com. |
| RECHARGING |
The electrical current in the hotels in Peru is 200/240v, AC. The Monasterio Hotel also offers 100 V / 60 Hz. If you plan on bringing electrical devices with you, it is suggested that you bring an electrical converter with an adapter plug set, although it may not be necessary as all hotels have pre-adapted outlets for razors, as well as hairdryers/. The following adapter plugs are used on this trip. .   |
| A PRETTY FACE |
Occasionally, we will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tour Director on your tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tour Director at the start of your tour. |
