Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» Ideal for less-crowded visits
» September to November are good rainforest-visit times
Low Season
(Dec-Feb)
» Rainy season in the highlands; very wet in the Amazon
» The Inca trail closed February for clean up
» Summer on the coast makes it high season for beach activities
Advance Planning
»
Three to six months before
Make a reservation for trekking the Inca Trail (
Click here
). Start shopping for your flight and check your passport expiration date.
»
One month before
Reserve accommodations and see a doctor for any vaccines or med-
ications you may need (especially if you are traveling to the Amazon). Reserve in-country
flights.
»
One week before
Confirm your hotel reservation. Book any tours you might wish to
take.
Your Daily Budget
Although the official currency is the nuevo sol, the prices of many hotels and tours in Peru
may be quoted in US dollars.
Budget
less than S130
» Inexpensive hotel room or dorm bed S25-S85
» Set lunches under S10
» Entry fee to historic sights: average S10
Midrange
S130-S390
» Double room in midrange hotel S130
» Multicourse lunch at midrange restaurant S30
» Group tours from S104
