Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu
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Pre-Travel Form
We need some important information prior to your trip. This information will include your flight details which we need for your transfer. Please fill in this information as soon as possible.
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Arrival Details
Arrive to Cusco - All international flights into Peru route through Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, where you must go through immigration and customs before continuing on to Cusco. There are two airline carriers that fly round-trip between Lima and Cusco: LATAM Airlines and Avianca Airlines.
Departure Details
Depart from Cusco - Your itinerary ends in Cusco after drop-off at your hotel at approximately 7:00 PM. The last flight out of town leaves in the early evening; please be sure to schedule any outbound flights for the following morning at the earliest.
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are included with your tour. You will be met at the airport. After you exit the secure area look for someone with a sign with either your name or the Women's Travel Club.
If you have purchased your own pre-night or post night accommodations (not through the Women's Travel Club) you will have to arrange your own airport transfer or take a taxi.
Flight Information
The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible. Please do not book flights until your tour status is guaranteed. Once your flights are booked please enter your flight information on the pre-travel form above.
If you would like assistance booking international flights for your tour please use the form below. The Women’s Travel Club Flight Desk will work with you to arrange the best options.
Our Flight management fee is CAD 100.00 + HST, per tour.
Entry Requirements
Visa
Passport
Vaccinations
While no specific vaccinations are required, we recommend that your routine vaccinations are up to date and that you visit a local travel health clinic or doctor for advice prior to the trip.
There is a risk of yellow fever in Peru. Proof of vaccination is not required to enter the country.
We do suggest being on altitude medication for this trip. You should visit a travel clinic or doctor prior to this tour to have recommendations specific to your needs.
The Women's Travel Club recommends travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID. Some countries will require COVID vaccination to enter, it is the traveler's resposibility to insure they meet all requirements.
Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government's travel recommendations page.
Canada - https://travel.gc.ca/
USA - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
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Group Chat
Chat with others on your tour on our private, online network. Share information and ideas for your upcoming tour.
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Online Meet & Greet
Join the live, online meet and greet to meet your fellow travelers and your tour host. This informal online get-together will happen shortly before your tour.
August 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Suggested Packing List
This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Please keep in mind that your personal needs or requirements may differ from the items on this list.
- Flight information and documents - eticket number
- Travel insurance policy
- Passport (make a copy)
- Pen (please bring your own for filling our documents)
- Binoculars
- Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
- Cash, credit card and debit card
- Cell phone, tablet, etc with charging cables
- Day pack (for daily excursions)
- Ear plugs (if needed)
- Electical adapter and converter
- External charger
- First aid kit and medications (bring extra prescription medications in their prescription bottles/packages)
- Fleece top/sweater
- Footwear including comfortable closed toe shoes
- Hat
- Headphones or earbuds
- Light jacket
- Locks for bags
- Long pants, capris and/or shorts
- Money belt (optional)
- Personal entertainment (reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc)
- Refillable water bottle
- Scarf or wrap
- Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc)
- Sleepwear
- Small travel towel (optional)
- Smart outfit (optional for evenings out)
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit and wrap
- Toiletries
- Watch and/or alarm clock
Weather
September in the Sacred Valley is generally sunny and dry. Although, there will be marginally more chance of rain than in high season, it will also be slightly warmer overall. Expect highs around 68°F (20°C) and lows around 41°F (5°C).
Currency
The official currency of Peru is the Sol (S/). Banknotes come in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 or 200 soles. Coins come in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 soles, as well as 10, 20 and 50 cents. US dollars are accepted in a large number of commercial establishments, restaurants, hotels and gas stations. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks or exchange offices.
ATMs can be found in almost all cities in the country and most are connected to the Plus (Visa), Cirrus (MasterCard) networks, American Express, and others. Cash can be withdrawn in soles or US dollars from these ATMs.
Visa and Mastercard are the most widely accepted credit cards.
