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Responsible Tourism
It is natural to want that your trip has a positive impact on local people and their invironments,responsible tourism is to create a new way of trip, when you do a responsible tourism and we organizing it for you , maximizing the benefits and minimizing the negative effects.
Far from damaging the enviroment your contribution will further the economic development of the region and that means more Funds for the preservation of our precious natural habitat .So your children will be able to benefit from the same unforgettable experience!
Our Responsible Tourism Policy:
we have to act responsibly and promote responsible tourism because we are part of this local people (office staff ,guides,porters,horseman,drivers,cookers) that get benefits of tourism.
- Your local guide will open your eyes to our cultures and ways of life,local people of the hightland communities that we will pass across our programs will also earn a much needed income from you.
- We buy local products where big of the money will go to the community, helping their local economy in preference to imported goods.
Voulintier programs for who want to be involved by local people :
We have voulintier programs for local conservation or social projects writte to agraneros@hotmail.com and for the victims of the terrorism writte to maricarmen_val@yahoo.com ,that you could visit on your trip, how you could help and support them.
PLEASE Include any suggestions on reducing environmental impacts and increasing benefits to local communities.
Air Travel
On south American airlines we are limited to carry no more than 10 lbs. We suggest you carry as few clothes and things as you are comfortable with, all flights within Perú are taxed, after check in.
Domestic tax: US$5
International tax: US$27
All flights must be confirmed at least 72 hours in advance, this will be done by your agency Inka Legacy Tour.
Weather
You will be traveling across different altitudes, because Perú is a very uneven country for its topography.On the coast (Trujillo, Ica – Nazca Lines , Lima) the wether is moderated and humid. In the Andes (Cusco, Arequipa, Puno, Huaraz) the weather change of temperature, pleasant during the day and a cold during the night, the rains are abundant from November to March .In the Jungle (Iquitos, Manu National Park and Puerto Maldonado) the weather is warm and humid.The weather is changing all the time, be ready for cold nights, sunny and rainy days, do not over estimate the un predictability of the weather.
Altitude Sickness
For your first few days avoid alcohol, eating heavy food, soups are preferable, it is the best to take it easy and drink a lot of water, get a lot of rest, the symptoms are fatigue, headache and loss of appetite but this is very normal. Who will go to the inca trail treks in order to adjust to the altitude prior to the trek, please plan to arrive in Cusco at least 3 days prior to departure.
- Cusco: 3 480 meters above sea-level
- Machu Picchu : 2 450 meters above sea-level
- Puno: 3 850 meters above sea-level
- Arequipa : 2 100 meters above sea-level
Sanitary advices and vaccines
It is not necessary any vaccine.Health authority recommends the vaccine against the malaria for the persons that go to the Amazon. Do not forget to bring an intestinal disinfectant and your sun block.
Food
The Peruvian food is very delicious and varied between the typical plates we can name (Cuye Asado, La Pachamanca, Cebiche, bisteck de alpaca, pure de Quinua, Rocoto relleno, etc) and the traditional mate of coca. Like traveling to any other country, changes in diet can cause lower intestinal distress, we suggest you not eat cold and street food or raw vegetables, especially if you are vegetarian It is recommended that you eat cooked foods.
Changing Money
The national currency in Peru is Nuevos Soles ,its change with the American dollar is approximately equivalent to 3.5 Soles. 1 Euro is approximately equivalent to 4 soles. The travellers' cheques are accepted,the credit cards are accepted only in important business.Change dollars or other kinds of money,including travellers cheques at small offices stores called Casa de Cambio. Do not get change on the streets, you can find Casa de Cambio most squares, also Hotels and restaurants.
Clothing
Try to travel with two pair of pants that is enough. Bring a bathing suit because there are hot springs and swimming available, bring protective clothes for the cold nights. Loose clothing is much better for traveling, shoes for trekking, sandals, and sneakers will be enough.
Inka trail regulations
The governmental Institution in charge of regulating the entry on the Inca Trail has strictly limited the number of people permitted during 2007 ( 500 people per day between trekkers and agencies staff ).We recommend you to make your reservation as much in advance as possible to make sure you will find spaces on the desired departure date. Reservation should be made at least 3 months in advance to avoid complications.(You must decide if you want to hire the services of a personal porter in advance when making your trek reservation since we need to purchase the porter's trekking permit).
We have to be environmentalist
As the tourism industry generates a lot of garbage our agency is very carefulnot to leave plastic trash and waste in the path used for making our trips work, we recycle.
These recommendations should help improve your visit!
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| Cusco - Perú | |
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