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• Book This Trip

  To help expedite your booking, please have the following information ready before you call us:

  • Tour Name and Departure Date Desired
  • Traveler Name(s): Please have first and last names as they appear on the passport or driver’s license.
  • Traveler’s Address(es)
  • Traveler’s Phone Number(s)
  • Emergency Contact Information: This would be a relative or friend whom we could contact during the tour in the event of an emergency. Please provide their name and phone number(s).
  • Interest in purchasing Tauck’s Travel Protection Product (see below).
  • Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
  • Interest in our specially negotiated airfares.

  For reservations, call 800-788-7885 or contact your travel agent to book today!
  
  Tauck Reservation Sales Counselors are available:

  Monday through Friday 6 am - 8 pm
  Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
  Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm (Eastern Time)

  Some additional questions you might have about booking this trip:

  Special Requests
  We will be happy to advise hotels of any special requests, provided we receive them at time of booking. We regret that requests cannot be guaranteed.

  Deposit Date
  Upon your request, we will hold space tentatively for you and give a “Deposit Due Date,” by which a deposit must be received or space is automatically released. Your deposit is $700 per person.

  Final Payment is due at Tauck’s Norwalk, CT office 60 days before departure. Any bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice.

  Final Documents, which may include airline tickets, when applicable, are sent by first class mail upon receipt of final payment. They include joining instructions, hotel lists, tour itinerary, clothing suggestions, luggage tags and other pertinent information. We recommend overnight mailing service for any reservation that is made within 30 days of the tour departure date to ensure timely delivery. The additional expense will be added to your tour cost.

• Inclusive Prices

  Tour prices are per person in U.S. dollars. All hotel accommodations, motor coach transportation, entertainment, special dinners, sightseeing, admissions, the rail journeys through the Andes from Urubamba to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes to Cusco aboard the Vistadome, and from Cusco to Lake Titicaca aboard the Andean Explorer, luggage handling, and the services of the Tauck Director, local guides and drivers are included. Transportation from Lima Airport to the Miraflores Park Hotel is included, regardless of the time you check in to the hotel, provided you have furnished us with accurate flight arrival information at least two weeks prior to the start of your tour. Transportation from the Camino Real Hotel to La Paz El Alto International Airport is also included when you check out of the hotel. Transportation to and from airports and train stations may be shared with other Tauck guests.
  
  Hotel Accommodations ― The tour price includes all hotel accommodations with private baths. Our standard is to provide the best available accommodations without sacrificing value. Although the quality may differ slightly from place to place, our commitment to your comfort is unwavering. Two-bedded rooms are reserved in most hotels. Triple accommodations are not available on this tour.
  
  Meals ― Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary.
  
  Tauck Director ― Empire of the Incas: Peru & Bolivia is conducted by a Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the tour. Your Tauck Director is a professional, fully trained employee of Tauck.
  
  Gratuities Included ― All appropriate gratuities for hotel and restaurant staff and local guides are included.
  
  No Options Sold ― Your Tauck Director will assist you with information on free-time activities based on honest opinion and guidance but will not sell you anything. This means better value and a more relaxed and pleasant experience for you.

• On Tour Flights

  Airfare While on Tour – One on-tour flight is included in the cost of your tour. The flight is on Day Four from Lima to Cusco.

• Not Included

  Transportation to the tour departure point and from the tour ending point is not included. Airfare may be purchased from us for travel originating in the United States.

  Hotel Rooms Before and After Tours ― To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, you may prefer to make hotel arrangements for the nights preceding or following your tour. As a service, we will book additional nights for you on a space-available basis using special rates only available through us. Hotel room charges will be added to the tour cost. Airport transfers are included for these bookings. If you wish to spend additional nights, please consult  Extend Your Trip in the Accommodations section above on this webpage and discuss it with your reservations sales consultant or travel agent when you book your tour.

  Luggage Responsibility ― Although every effort is made to handle your luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects due to breakage, theft, or fair wear and tear through hotel, airline and group carrier handling. Therefore, it is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. Please refer to the Tauck Travel  Protection Product section below on this webpage for more information.

  Lost luggage is an unfortunate possibility in today's world of airline travel. We suggest that you:

  • Pack at least one change of clothing in your carry-on bag
  • Split your items between your suitcase and a traveling companion's suitcase
  • Do not pack any vital medications or valuables in your checked luggage
  • Confirm that your luggage is checked and tagged to your final destination at airport check-in
  • Place your luggage claim tags in a secure place for your flight
  • File a claim for any missing luggage immediately before leaving the baggage claim area
  • Secure a case number and contact information for follow-up communications
  • Make certain that the airline has your onward itinerary

  Your Tauck Director will assist you with airline and other carrier communications, but has no inside contacts to guarantee or expedite recovery of lost luggage. All recovery costs, including the communication costs, are your responsibility. Check your travel protection details for covered expenses.

  Personal Expenses  such as phone calls, room service, alcoholic and other beverages not specifically included, laundry, dry cleaning, airline excess luggage charges, vaccinations, visa fees and services, airport arrival and departure taxes, individual train and airport transfers (when applicable), and other optional or incidental extras are not included and may be significant. U.S. citizens may purchase visas for Bolivia at the border for $140.00 USD – please read section entitled Travel Documents Required below.

  Tauck Director Gratuities ― The customary gratuities for the Tauck Director are not included. Gratuities should be extended on a voluntary, individual basis and not as a group.

• Tauck Travel Protection Product / If You Have To Cancel

  Tauck’s Guest Protection and Cancellation Fee Waiver

  Guests booking a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing cancellation protection from Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations.

  Tauck’s Travel Protection is available to all travelers, with the exception of residents of Puerto Rico. Residents of Puerto Rico are eligible for some cancellation protection by purchasing Tauck’s Cancellation Fee Waiver (see below).

  Tauck’s Guest Protection
  
  Under Tauck’s all-inclusive Guest Protection, you can cancel your tour for any reason up to the day before departure and receive a money-back refund (except in Extreme Circumstances*) on the land tour cost. The Guest Protection plan waives cancellation fees outlined, provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. Tour cancellation fees are waived regardless of reason, without written notice, and Tauck will refund land tour cost. The cost is $520 per person.

  In addition, Tauck’s Guest Protection provides comprehensive travelers’ insurance and 24-hour emergency assistance. Coverage for the following elements is provided by BerkelyCare, Ltd. and is subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy:

  • Airfare Protection – Should you need to cancel or interrupt your tour for covered reasons, airfares and air penalties will be covered up to the original airfare cost.
  • Medical Protection – You are reimbursed for covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or ill during your trip (including pre-existing conditions if purchased at time of deposit).
  • Luggage Protection – You are reimbursed for lost, stolen, delayed or damaged luggage.

  This optional Guest Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your tour reservation. Guest Protection not protect travel agent commissions. Cost is not refundable under any circumstances. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
  
  Tauck’s Cancellation Fee Waiver
  
  Should you have to cancel your tour for any reason, Tauck’s non-refundable Cancellation Fee Waiver waives all cancellation fees outlined (except in Extreme Circumstances*), provided we are notified of cancellation before your tour departs. The cost is $400 per person.
  
  This Waiver is not insurance; it does not cover airline penalties, luggage damage, personal injury, or does not protect travel agent commissions. The advantage of this waiver is that you may cancel regardless of reason, without written notice. Should you wish protection beyond our Cancellation Fee Waiver, your travel agent will recommend insurance companies.

  This optional Cancellation Fee Waiver must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included with initial payment. It assures a full refund of land tour costs received by Tauck, except for the cost o fthe Cancellation Fee Waiver and any extra fees resulting from partial room cancellation.
  
  *Extreme Circumstances:  In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey.
  
  If You Have to Cancel
  
  Cancellations Fees – Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. Therefore, the following fees apply. Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Norwalk, CT office.
  
  Guests choosing to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties of
  $520 per person regardless of cancellation date prior to tour departure date.
  
  Guests choosing to purchase Tauck’s Cancellation Fee Waiver will incur cancellation penalties of $400 per person regardless of cancellation date prior to tour departure date.
  
  Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection or Cancellation Fee Waiver will incur cancellation penalties per person as follows:
  
  

  60 days or more before departure
  

  $700 per person
  
  59-30 days before departure
  $1400 per person
  
  29-1 days before departure
  $2000 per person
  

  
  

  In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation terms outlined herein.
  
  Tour Interruption Fees – If you have to interrupt your tour en route, you may be entitled to a refund of land tour costs if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less $40 per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.
  
  Partial Room Cancellation – A person canceling or leaving a tour while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another type of accommodation. The price charged the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.
  
  Click here to download our complete Description of Coverage.

• Additional Information

  Airline Security Measures ―
  
  If you are traveling from the U.S., the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Secure Flight program requires that your name, as it appears on your domestic or international airline ticket, must precisely match your name as it appears on the government-issued photo ID (i.e., passport or driver’s license) that you present during security screening. The ID name must also match any additional airline data, such as frequent-flyer information. For example, if you present your driver's license to security and it says John T. Smith, your ticket must also say John T. Smith, not John Thomas Smith, Jack Smith, or any other variant. Your date-of-birth and gender information provided to the airline must also match your passport.
  
  If you make your air travel arrangements through us, please ensure that the name you provide us precisely matches your name as shown on the identification you will use while traveling. If you make your own airline reservations, please ensure that the airline has the correct information.
  
  For more information on the Secure Flight program, please visit the TSA website by clicking here.
  
  If you are traveling from an airport outside the jurisdiction of the U.S., you will need to determine what travel documentation and identification is required for that particular airport.
  
  Due to heightened security regulations, certain items such as a metal nail file, pocketknife, cigarette lighter, or tweezers, and some liquid, gel, or aerosol items may not be permitted in your carry-on luggage. Please call your airline prior to departure to obtain current information on non-permissible carry-on items and recommended airport check-in times.
  
  Air Services – Airfare may be purchased through us for travel originating in the United States. By using our air services, you agree that we, in purchasing, selling or otherwise arranging air transportation, are acting only as your agent and are not liable or responsible for any accident, death, personal injury, illness, property damage, delay or other loss or expense of any nature whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of any act of God, or any actions or omissions (including any failure to provide services) or default of, any carrier. All carriers are independent contractors and are not owned, managed, controlled or operated by us. Your airline ticket constitutes a contract between yourself and the airline only, even if purchased through us. We are not liable for, and do not assume responsibility or accept claims with regard to seat assignments, schedule changes, flight changes, cancellations, claims for a refund or reimbursement of airline ticket fees, or any other loss incurred by you for any reason whatsoever (including, without limitation to, bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar relief from creditors). We must handle ticketing for our special fares, which are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed until reserved. Our air services can only be purchased in conjunction with a one of our tours. Tickets or e-ticket numbers will be mailed with final documents. If you cancel or change your air booking before or after departure, all airline cancellation and change fees will apply.
  
  Holiday and Museum Closures ― Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or the many state, religious and civic holidays locally observed. You may wish to log on to Wikipedia to view a list of holidays by country by clicking here.
  
  Itinerary Changes and Price Flexibility ― We pledge to make every effort to operate all tours as advertised. We reserve the right to alter or curtail the itinerary, or substitute sightseeing, hotels, and/or conveyances as deemed necessary. Any savings realized by these changes will be refunded to you. Any resultant added expense will be covered by us. Although not expected, prices on this website may be modified due to unexpected significant external factors not forecast at the time of publication.
  
  Journey Start and End Times are provided at the time of booking. The tour begins at the Miraflores Park Hotel on the first day of the tour. You or your booking agent will be advised of any change to this schedule. When making flight arrangements, allow sufficient time to claim luggage and clear customs in order to join the tour on time. The tour ends when you check out of the Camino Real Hotel on the last day of the tour. Each carrier and each airport has different rules regarding how early you must arrive for flight check in. Please contact your individual carrier for this information.
  
  Membership will be granted to all persons. We reserve the right to terminate the tour of any persons who are abusive of others or whose behavior disrupts the tour.
  
  Photography on Tour ― Occasionally, we will use photographs taken by fellow guests or your Tauck Director on your tour for promotional purposes. If you prefer that your photo not be used in any marketing activities, please notify your Tauck Director at the start of your tour.

• Preparing to Go

  Travel Document Requirements – If you are a U.S. citizen traveling internationally, you will need a passport valid for six months beyond the completion of your Tauck journey for entry into Peru and Bolivia. Your passport must also contain two blank visa pages.  Bolivia also requires that you obtain an entry visa.

  You may obtain the Bolivian visa on tour or prior to the tour. If you wish to obtain the visa on tour we will arrange this through our local contact. In order for our contact to process your visa, you must provide the following to our contact:

  • A passport with at least 2 blank visa pages
  • $135 USD in cash per person, crisp, clean bills with no tears in smaller denominations than $100 dollar bills, which are not accepted

  If you prefer to obtain your Bolivian visa prior to your departure we have collaborated with Pinnacle Travel Document Systems (TDS) to assist you in obtaining the visa. The visa fee, as well as any applicable consular fees and shipping fees, is not included in the tour cost and payment should be mailed with the completed application directly to TDS. The amount of the visa fee is stated on the application.
  
  A TDS visa kit may be downloaded through the Pinnacle TDS website by clicking here. Visas cannot be processed more than 90 days prior to departure and the process does take several weeks to complete.
  
  It is very important to note that while we have an affiliation with TDS for processing visas, you are not required to process your visa through TDS, and may elect to choose another visa service.

  If you are a citizen of another country traveling internationally, you should contact an embassy or consulate of Peru and of Bolivia to determine what travel documentation is required.

  We recommend that you make at least two photocopies of all the travel documents that you bring with you. Include copies of the photo page of your passport that contains the date of issuance, the date of expiration and your citizenship. Secure one set of copies in the safe in your room while traveling and leave one set behind with someone at home who will assist you in the event your documents are misplaced, lost or stolen.

  In addition, all guests must have tickets for return or onward travel after the tour has ended.

  Travel with Children –

  Age Recommendations ― Children 5 years of age or older at the time of travel are welcome on this Tauck journey. Based upon our experience with family travelers, we have a minimum recommended age for each journey to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of our guests. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation.

  Babysitting ― Our journeys are designed for adults and children to share the wonder of discovery together. If you require babysitting services, your Tauck Director will put you in contact with the appropriate hotel staff with whom you may make babysitting arrangements. There is usually an additional fee for these services. Many hotels do offer on-site babysitting services; however, babysitting services may not be available at all of our hotels. Please note that our Tauck Directors are not responsible for providing babysitting services.

  Safety and Welfare Responsibility ― We welcome the participation of child travelers on our exciting excursions. If you are traveling with a child on a Tauck journey, you have the sole responsibility for ensuring that that the child with whom you are traveling follows all rules of safety throughout the tour. By traveling with us, you release Tauck, Inc. and our partners of all liability for any risks and/or injuries to the child with whom you are traveling.

  Special Travel Documentation for Children
  Authorization for Travel

  If you travel into or out of the U.S. with children under the age of 18, you should be aware of the following: because of increasing incidents of child abductions in disputed custody cases and because children are at risk as possible victims of child pornography, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) strongly recommends that unless the child is accompanied by both parents, you should have a notarized note from the child's other parent (or, in the case of a child traveling with grandparents, uncles or aunts, sisters or brothers, or friends, a note signed by both parents) stating that the parent(s) not traveling acknowledge that the parent(s), family members, etc. who are traveling into or out of the U.S. with the child have permission to do so. While CBP may not ask to see this documentation, if they do ask, and you do not have it, you may be detained until the circumstances of the child traveling without both parents can be fully assessed.

  If there is no second parent with legal claims to the child (parent deceased, sole custody, etc.), other relevant paperwork, such as a court decision, birth certificate naming only one parent, or a death certificate, will be useful.

  Many other countries also share this concern for children who travel without both parents. To ensure smooth travel, we require you to comply with the travel regulations of each country visited. This information may be obtained from a country’s consulate or embassy.

  Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment

  In the unlikely event of a medical emergency, a medical facility will require permission from the child’s parents to provide treatment. Therefore, we strongly suggest that you bring along a letter from both parents (including other pertinent documents as cited above) authorizing emergency medical treatment for their child.

  Children who are U.S. citizens must have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the journey.

  We are not responsible for the disruption of travel caused by the improper documentation of any guest, including children traveling without both parents. While there is no definitive format or standard, click here to view a sample letter for guardians or one parent traveling with a child.

  Air Conditioning ― All of the motor coaches used on this tour are air-conditioned for your comfort. Air conditioning is only offered at the Miraflores Park Hotel, Libertado Lago Titicaca and Camino Real Suites. As the itinerary leads you to ever-higher altitudes, each successive hotel provides you with heating rather than air-conditioning, as temperatures fall as altitude increases.

  Clothing and Packing ― When packing for travel to Andean Peru and Bolivia, we suggest you select a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Plain cotton or cotton blend clothing is the most practical. Broadly speaking, the days are warm and the nights are cold. You should be prepared for fluctuating temperatures. We recommend that you bring along a sweater, mittens and a wind-jacket. During the day, you may wear long-sleeved cotton shirts and comfortable trousers to move around easily. During the dry season (May-November), the sun forces you to wear sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat. During the rainy season (December- April), we advise that you bring boots to walk comfortably, since the ground gets very muddy. You should also carry your personal belongings, camera and ID in a plastic bag.

  Hair dryers, irons and ironing boards are available upon request, if not provided in your hotel room. Valet laundry and dry cleaning services are also available for a fee at most of the hotels on this itinerary.

  We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor’s prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the event that your flight or luggage is delayed.

  For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required for dining with your fellow guests at a Tauck provided dinner.

  Operating a laptop computer or anything containing a hard drive is a risk. Most hard drives sold today safely work up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). Many locations we visit on tour are at higher elevations than 10,000 feet. While nothing may happen, the hard drive may be destroyed and you may lose your data and installed software even after returning to sea level. Be sure to back up your data before arriving at these high elevations.

  Following is a list of recommended items to pack:

  • Skirts, loose slacks and blouses for women
  • Trousers, and long and short sleeved shirts for men
  • Light jacket or sweater
  • Sturdy but comfortable walking shoes that have already been broken-in
  • Swimwear
  • Gym wear
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera, extra film, memory cards, and batteries
  • Binoculars
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Travel alarm clock
  • Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your hotel room or cabin while traveling

  Elevation - Much of this tour will be at elevations over 8,000 ft and as high as 14,000 ft. We have designed the tour so that you could gradually acclimate to the high altitudes, yet some individuals may experience altitude sickness. Guests should consult their physician if they have concerns about the altitudes on this journey. The buses in Cusco and Puno have oxygen.  

  	Lima	505 ft	154 m
  	Urubamba	9416 ft	2870 m
  	Machu Picchu	7872 ft	2400 m
  	Cusco	11020 ft	3360 m
  	La Raya	14150 ft	4312 m
  	Puno	12552 ft	3827 m
  	Huajajuata	12552 ft	3827 m

  
  

  Health – Travelers to the Andes should be in good health and able to walk moderate distances over varied terrain. The most challenging aspect of this spectacular journey is the increasing altitude of each successive destination. At these elevations, the atmospheric pressure is about 30% lower than you would experience at sea level, which translates to a 30% fall in available oxygen. The effect of this decrease in inspired oxygen (hypoxia) may lead to the symptoms of altitude sickness. These symptoms include headache, nausea, insomnia, loss of appetite, irritability and breathlessness. In isolated cases, these symptoms may worsen and progress to complications that are more serious. While we have created a memorable journey that will slowly acclimate you to ever-higher elevations, you may experience some of the conditions described above.

  Coca-leaf tea is a popular beverage and folk remedy for altitude sickness in Bolivia. Possession of this tea, which is sold in bags in most Bolivian grocery stores, is illegal in the United States.

  One on-tour flight, three train journeys and one hydrofoil excursion are scheduled on this itinerary to highlight different aspects of Andean culture and geography.

  Much of the sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. Many of the key sites have many stairs and irregular surfaces. The pace of the itinerary has been carefully planned to intersperse sightseeing with leisurely days to ensure our guests have a most enjoyable time.

  We advise that you always drink bottled water with an unbroken seal. Avoid having ice in your drinks, and clean your teeth with bottled water.

  In Peru, it is nominally illegal to smoke in any indoor public place; the ban is normally not enforced. In Bolivia, smoking has been prohibited in enclosed public places and mass transit since 1990.

  We regret that we cannot accommodate wheelchairs or scooters on this tour. We also cannot provide you with individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs. If you need such assistance, you must be accompanied by an able companion who will help you.

  If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.

  Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

  VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

  Some of the countries visited on this itinerary may require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against certain diseases in order to enter the country.  These requirements are subject to frequent change as outbreaks occur and subside in different areas, and it is therefore crucial that you obtain the very latest information on entry requirements as you prepare for your journey.

  For the most current information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by clicking here and the World Health Organization (WHO) by clicking here. You may also wish to visit the web sites for the embassies of the countries you will be visiting.  Besides providing details on vaccination requirements, these sites can also provide information on vaccinations that may be recommended (but aren’t required) and other potential health issues for which no vaccines are available.

  Any decisions relating to your health, of course, should not be based solely on information provided by a web site.  It is critically important that you consult with your personal physician prior to your journey to obtain any required vaccinations and to review any optional recommendations offered by the CDC or other sources.

  Please be sure to discuss your journey with your physician at least four to six weeks in advance of your departure, as certain vaccinations take time to become fully effective.  Also, be certain to ask your physician for proof of any vaccinations you receive, and to pack this proof along with your other travel documents in your carry-on luggage (not in your checked luggage).

  Researching and complying with vaccination entry requirements for the countries visited on this itinerary is the responsibility of the traveler and not Tauck. Tauck is therefore not responsible for any expenses incurred or disruptions to travel caused by improper or incomplete vaccinations, or by the failure to provide proof of required vaccinations. 

  If you do not obtain the necessary vaccinations and proper documentation, you may be denied entry into one or more countries, or temporarily quarantined until the necessary vaccinations are administered, or until proper documentation is provided. 

  Luggage Restrictions ―

  Special Luggage Restrictions for this Tour

  There will be one occasion when you will be required to pack an overnight bag during your Andean sojourn. On Day 5, you will be asked to pack an overnight bag for the 8:45 AM departure on Day 6 from the Casa Andina Hotel for a one-night stay in Machu Picchu.

  Due to the limited space aboard the Vistadome to Machu Picchu, you may only bring a small overnight bag as well as your hand-carry items for the one-night stay. To help in your packing, we are pleased to provide you with a special Tauck duffel bag. If you are a resident of the U.S., your bag will be sent to you two weeks prior to your departure date. If you reside outside of the U.S., you will receive your bag upon arrival in Lima because customs regulations prohibit the easy delivery of the duffel bags in advance. We ask that you use the duffel as your only piece of luggage for the travel day listed above. Your other luggage will be securely stored and you will be reunited with your luggage upon arrival in Cusco on Day 7.

  Checked Luggage – General

  Space constraints during your Tauck journey make it difficult to accommodate extra luggage. We ask that you limit your checked luggage to one average size suitcase per person.

  Recently, airlines have adopted policies enforcing strict number, size and weight limits. Luggage exceeding maximum restrictions may require expensive overage fees, frustrating and hurried re-packing at the ticket counter, or even risk being left behind.

  Many carriers require that checked luggage not exceed a weight of 50 lbs (22.7 kg) per piece. Airlines revise luggage policies frequently and often without notice; therefore, we cannot be held liable for the accuracy of the weight limit listed above. We urge you to check with your airline before traveling to determine current number, weight and size restrictions. It is also important to note that restrictions for luggage number, weight and size may vary with the same airline based on the class of service you select. First and Business Class ticket holders may have different restrictions than Coach Class travelers. You may wish to consult the website, luggagelimits.com, by clicking here.

  We cannot be held liable for additional fees or inconveniences imposed by the airline due to luggage number, weight and size policies.

  Please be sure to attach your Tauck luggage tag to your suitcase before leaving home!

  Carry-on Luggage - General

  Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.

  For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.

• Destination Information

  Cell Phones ― We understand and appreciate the value of instant communication when we travel; it keeps us in touch with friends and family, and it's a reassurance in the event of an emergency. However, the use of cell phones can be disruptive to a tour and to other guests who are enjoying their vacation. As a courtesy to others, we ask that you refrain from using your cell phone during motor coach travel or group functions. There are usually many opportunities to make or receive calls at times when it does not affect others.

  Please contact your cell phone carrier to determine whether your cell phone service extends to Peru and Bolivia.

  Currency and Exchange Rates ― The currency used in Peru is called the Nuevo Sol (PEN) and in Bolivia is called the Boliviano (BOB). Travelers’ checks may be difficult to exchange in small towns and villages, and travelers are advised to have cash on hand. Casas de cambio (exchange bureaus) often give better rates than do hotels and banks, and they can be found in most towns. ATMs are available in the main cities. International airports have currency exchange booths that are always open for arriving or departing overseas flights.

  Contact your bank in advance of departure to determine whether you will be able to use your ATM or credit card at locations abroad.

  To obtain the most current exchange rates for all national currencies by checking your local newspaper or by logging on to oanda.com by clicking here.

  Customs and Tax-Free Shopping ― Each country visited has its own Customs clearing process. You should familiarize yourself with Peru and Bolivia’s specific required declarations before you travel. In general, you are not permitted to bring live plants, fresh fruits and other produce items into most countries.You may find additional information by visiting VisaHQ.com by clicking here.

  If you are a U.S. resident traveling internationally who will be returning to the U.S. at the end of the tour, you are entitled to a duty-free exemption based on the total value of merchandise purchase abroad, as long as you physically bring them with you. There are limits to the amount of alcohol that can be a part of this exemption. Certain restrictions apply to unaccompanied goods mailed from abroad to the U.S. Please call your local customs office or consult the U.S. government's customs regulations as contained in their publication entitled Know Before You Go.

  If you are a resident of another country traveling internationally, please refer to your own country’s rules and regulations regarding customs and duty-free shopping to ensure compliance upon your return.

  Many countries levy Value Added Taxes (VAT) on consumer goods and services. (The tax rate may be higher for luxury items and lower for basic goods.) As a rule, if you are not a resident of the country (or of the country’s intergovernmental economic community, e.g., the European Union) in which the purchase is made, you may be entitled to a VAT refund and should inquire about the refund policy where you shop.

  Please note that it is illegal to leave with the following items without prior written permission from the appropriate local authority: pre-Colombian artifacts, historical paintings, items of Spanish colonial architecture and history, and native textiles.

  Electrical Current ― The electrical currents in Peru and Bolivia are 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz. If you plan to bring electrical devices that do not conform to these currents, you may need to bring an electrical converter with an adapter plug set.

  Internet Access is available as indicated below: 

  Miraflores Park Hotel – Wireless access for a fee
  Casa Andina Private Collection Sacred Valley – Two PCs in Business Center with Internet access
  Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel – Limited in-room access, complimentary access in Business Center
  Hotel Monasterio – Business Center with cabled and wireless broadband access
  Libertador Lake Titicaca Puno Hotel – 24-hour Internet in Business Center
  Camino Real Hotel – 24-hour wireless and ADSL Internet in Business Center and in suites

  However, please note that operating your own laptop computer or anything containing a hard drive is a risk. Most hard drives sold today safely work up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Many locations we visit on tour are at higher elevations than 10,000 feet. While nothing may happen, the hard drive may be destroyed and you may lose your data and installed software even after returning to sea level. Be sure to back up your data before arriving at these high elevations.

  Time Zones ― Peru is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (or Greenwich Mean Time); Bolivia is 4 hours behind. Neither country uses Daylight Savings Time. To determine current time in major cities around the world, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, timeanddate.com, by clicking here.

  Weather ― In brief, the Peruvian Coast, from sea level to 1500 ft (457 m), average daytime temperatures range from 57 to 81°F (14 to 27 °C). During the dry season from May to November, the days and nights are cold and wet; during the dry season from December through April, the days are hot and the nights are cool. In Andean Peru and Bolivia, average daytime temperatures range from 48 to 64 °F (9 to 18 °C). During its dry season, the days are warm and dry and the nights are very cold; during its rainy season, the days are rainy and the nights are rainy and cold. To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov, by clicking here.

  
  
  

  	Average Temperature
  	Lima, Peru		Cusco, Peru
  Month	Hi/Lo ºF	Hi/Lo ºC	Hi/Lo ºF	Hi/Lo ºC
  January	79 / 68	26 / 20	65 / 43	18 / 6
  February	80 / 69	27 / 21	65 / 43	18 / 6
  March	80 / 69	27 / 21	66 / 43	19 / 6
  April	76 / 66	24 / 19	67 / 41	19 / 5
  May	72 / 63	22 / 17	67 / 36	19 / 2
  June	69 / 61	21 / 16	66 / 32	19 / 0
  July	67 / 60	19 / 16	66 / 32	19 / 0
  August	66 / 60	19 / 16	67 / 35	19 / 2
  September	67 / 59	19 / 15	68 / 39	20 / 4
  October	69 / 61	21 / 16	69 / 41	21 / 5
  November	72 / 63	22 / 17	69 / 42	21 / 6
  December	76 / 66	24 / 19	69 / 43	21 / 6
  	Puno, Peru		La Paz, Peru
  Month	Hi/Lo ºF	Hi/Lo ºC	Hi/Lo ºF	Hi/Lo ºC
  January	63 / 39	17 / 4	57 / 39	14 / 4
  February	63 / 39	17 / 4	57 / 39	14 / 4
  March	63 / 39	17 / 4	57 / 37	14 / 3
  April	63 / 36	17 / 2	57 / 36	14 / 2
  May	64 / 27	18 / -3	57 / 30	14 / -1
  June	61 / 21	16 / -6	55 / 27	13 / -3
  July	61 / 21	16 / -6	55 / 27	13 / -3
  August	63 / 25	17 / -4	57 / 28	14 / -2
  September	64 / 30	18 / -1	59 / 32	15 / 0
  October	64 / 36	18 / 2	59 / 36	15 / 2
  November	66 / 37	19 / 3	61 / 37	16 / 3
  December	64 / 39	18 / 4	59 / 37	15 / 3

  
  
  

  	Average Rainfall
  	Lima, Peru		Cusco, Peru
  Month	Inches	Millimeters	Inches	Millimeters
  January	0.0	0	6.3	160
  February	0.0	0	5.2	132
  March	0.0	0	4.3	109
  April	0.0	0	1.8	46
  May	0.0	0	0.3	8
  June	0.1	3	0.1	3
  July	0.2	5	0.2	5
  August	0.1	3	0.3	8
  September	0.1	3	0.9	23
  October	0.1	3	1.9	48
  November	0.0	0	3.1	79
  December	0.0	0	4.7	119
  	Puno, Peru		La Paz, Peru
  Month	Inches	Millimeters	Inches	Millimeters
  January	3.4	87	4.3	110
  February	2.7	69	2.6	67
  March	2.3	59	2.5	64
  April	1.0	25	1.2	30
  May	0.2	4	0.3	8
  June	0.1	2	0.3	8
  July	0.1	2	0.2	5
  August	0.3	8	0.5	11
  September	0.4	10	0.7	18
  October	0.9	24	1.4	36
  November	1.1	27	1.5	38
  December	1.7	42	2.3	59