DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: European and american Citizens require valid passports, and embarkation card that is issued free by international airlines serving Peru.

CURRENCY: Currency exchange may be made at airports, banks and hotels. The unit of currency is “El nuevo sol”

LIMA: Very little variation. Average temperatures: summer 73°F, spring and fall 69°F and winter 56°F.

CUSCO: Altitude 11,400 ft. Average temperature 48°F to 65°F.

IQUITOS: Amazon River basin, tropical and seasonal rains, Average temperature 80°F to 95°F.

LANGUAGE: Spanish, limited English spoken almost everywhere.

CLOTHING: Mostly sports clothes throughout, comfortable shoes. For Iquitos take a light weight raincoat and dark glasses. For Lima evenings, bring a dark suit and for the highlands bring warm clothes.

SHOPPING: Souvenir paradise. Hand-fashioned silver and gold jewellers, leather goods

Alpaca and llama rugs, slipper, sweaters, pre-Inca pottery and artefacts. Prices are reasonable. Bargaining expected.

LEGAL HOLIDAYS IN PERU (Most museums closed)
- January 01 (NEW YEARS DAY)
- May 01 (LABOR DAY)
- June 24 (FARMER’S DAY & INTI RAYMI FESTIVAL)
- June 29 (ST. PETER & ST. PAUL)
- July 27, 28 & 29 (NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY)
- August 30 (ST. ROSA OF LIMA)
- November 01 (ALL SAINTS DAY)
- December 25 (CHRISTMAS DAY)
Also Easter holiday which is variable each year

RESPONSIBILITY:

TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE reserves the right to withdraw any tour arrangements when deemed necessary in the best interests of the clients. The right is reserved to decline, to accept or retain any person as member of the tour. All baggage is carried at the owner’s risk throughout the tour.
TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE acts only in the capacity of an Agent and while exercising every possible precaution is not responsible for injury, damage, loss, additional expenses, accidental delay or other irregularities which may be caused either through will full or negligent acts or omissions on the part of companies or individuals providing or engaged in transportation, accommodation, or other services related to the execution of the tour, or through natural calamities, acts of God and other events beyond its control. Prices are subject to adjustment in the event of any changes, without notice.

THE COAST
The coast, 1,500 miles along the Pacific coast, is an area of complete contrast from the cold sea, where we can find sea lions and exotic fauna in their natural habitats and fertile oasis irrigated by rivers, to sandy, rocky deserts so barren that forms of life are almost absent. The Mochica, Chimu, Nazca and Paracas Cultures were developed along this coastal stretch. Currently, in the same area, we find the most important cities of modern Perú. The coast, which is only 8% of the Peruvian territory, shelters 45% of the population.

THE ANDES or SIERRA
The Peruvian Andes rise up to 21,700 feet above sea level, they are crowned with permanents now and there you may find impressive hollows such as the “Majes Canyon” in Arequipa, one of the deepest in América. Its three mountain chains join at various points forming what wecall the knots of Vilcanota and Pasco in Perú, and Loja in Ecuador. The Western Branch goes abruptly into the ocean, giving origin to falls, precipices, peaks, etc. On the other hand, the Eastern Branch forms the Collao Plateau with an inner ocean. Lake Titicaca, located at 1,200 feet above sea level. The sierra represents 27% of the Peruvian territory, and is home to 40% of the total population

THE JUNGLE
The Jungle is the largest region in the country, as it covers 65% of its total surface, but in houses only 6& of its population. It is in Perú where the American Jungle – green frame work of the Amazon River – begins. There are still some aborigines tribes where time stopped along time ago: their customs and cosmology have been the same for ages. The most important cities in the Jungle are Iquitos and Puerto Maldonado, points of departure for excursions to the tribes and where safaris are organised.

RATES: All rates are in United States of America currency (US $ dollars) and are subject to adjustment in the event of exchange rate fluctuations.

SIGHTSEEING AND TOURS: Are provided in seat in car or seat in bus basis (SIC) except when clearly stated as private.

ACCOMMODATION: Based on sharing twin or double room. Taxes and service charges included. Single room available. TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE reserves the right to substitute a similar hotel if the one stated is not available

MEALS: Not included except when clearly specified in each tour.

FORM OF PAYMENT: 30 days prior to arrival send check for full payment to TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE

CANCELLATIONS: Must be in writing and received by TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE Penalties are as follows. Prior to arrival date of passenger, 15 days 50% of tour cost, 7 days before or no shows full payment of tour cost.

INSURANCE: TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE. is not responsible or liable for loss, damage, theft of luggage and/or personal belongings, for personal injury, accidents and/or unless, strikes and last minute cancellations. For your personal protection it is important that you purchase adequate travel insurance to cover these eventualities.

RESPONSIBILITIES: TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE acts only as an agent to the passengers with respect to services provided by others including, but not limited to, hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and transportation (such as railroad, aircraft, boat, motor coach or other conveyance), TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE and its agents shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, delay or inconvenience arising from or in connection with any defect in any vehicle or any act of God (such as strikes, delays, sickness, omission, civil disturbance, accidents, error or default of any company or person engaged in providing such hotel, sightseeing or any service of the tour) TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE is not responsible for any alteration of the tour, itinerary or arrangements. TROPICAL AMERICAN ADVENTURE is not responsible for loss or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the schedule or other causes.

Lodging rates, prices per person
Exclusive lodging rates for passengers NON residents in Peru
Some hotels in Lima and Arequipa, apply Corporate Rate for stays longer than 03 serial nights, please ask us:

Used nomenclature:

Hotels:
SGL - Simple
DBL - Double
TPL - Triple
CB - Continental Breakfast
AB - American Breakfast
BB - Buffet Breakfast

Services:
SIB - Shared service, minimum 02 people To complete a reservation it is necessary to have the following passengers information: complete name, passport number, date of birth, nationality