Peru: Ancient Wonders & Cultural Treasures
Tour Notes
Welcome to your upcoming tour! These Tour Notes are designed to provide you with important information about your journey, helping you prepare for a smooth and enjoyable experience. Inside, you’ll find essential details about your destination, including cultural insights, local customs, weather tips, and packing recommendations.
We’ve also included practical information about your tour, such as meeting points, transportation details, and any specific requirements or reminders. Please take a moment to review these notes thoroughly—they’ll help ensure you’re ready to make the most of this exciting adventure!
 | 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 Lima, Peru – Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) – at any time on or before the first day of the tour. | Departure Details Depart from Lima, Peru – Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) – on the last day of the tour. | 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 Booking The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible. 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 200.00 + HST per tour. |
Entry Requirements and Information
Visa
For Canadian and U.S. citizens, a tourist visa is not required for stays of less than 90 days per 365-day period in Peru.
Passport
Passports must be valid for 6 months at the time of entry and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
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. It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they meet all requirements.
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.
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
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 (with photocopies) – Passport (with photocopies) – Pen (please bring your own for filling out 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) – Electrical adapter and converter – External charger – First-aid kit and medications (bring extra 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 – 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 |
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| Weather October is one of the best months to visit Machu Picchu. As it’s the transition month between the dry and wet seasons, little rain is expected, and it is away from the cold weather of the winter season. The temperatures in Machu Picchu will vary from highs of around 72°F (22°C) and lows of 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) and 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. | Electric Outlets In Peru there are three associated plug types, types A, B and C. Type A plugs have two flat parallel pins, type B plugs have two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin and type C plugs have two round pins. Peru operates on a 220V supply voltage and 60Hz. A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter. |