Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tickets bought in Peru are subject to a 19% tax. It is essential to reconfirm all flights 72
hours in advance, either by phone or online, or you may get bumped off the flight. If you
are traveling in remote areas, have a reputable travel agent do this for you.
ROUND-THE-WORLD TICKETS
Some of the best deals for travelers visiting many countries on different continents are
round-the-world tickets. Itineraries from the USA, Europe or Australasia typically require
at least five stopovers, possibly including unusual destinations such as Tahiti. Fares vary
widely, but check
Air Treks
(
www.airtreks.com
)
and
Air Brokers
(
www.airbrokers.com
)
. These types of tickets have restrictions, so read the fine print carefully.
Australia & New Zealand
Santiago, Chile tends to be the most common gateway city from Australia and New Zeal-
and, though some carriers connect through the US as well.
In Australia, agency
South American Travel Centre
( 03-9642-5353;
www.satc.com.au
)
specializes in travel to Latin America.
Canada
There are direct flights to Lima from Toronto, but most trips require a connection in the
US or Mexico City.
Continental Europe
There are direct flights from Amsterdam and Madrid, but connections through the USA,
Central America or Colombia are often cheaper.
Latin America
There are direct flights from a large number of Latin American cities to Peru, including
Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Caracas, Guayaquil, La Paz, Mexico City, Panama City, Quito, Rio
de Janeiro, San José (Costa Rica), Santiago (Chile) and São Paulo. LAN, Copa and TACA
are the principal Latin American airlines that fly to Lima.
Recommended agencies in Latin America:
ASATEJ Viajes
(
www.asatej.com
, in Spanish)
In Mexico, Argentina and Uruguay.
Student Travel Bureau
(STB; 11-3038-1551;
www.stb.com.br
)
In Brazil.
