Andean American Tours
- What's included in all Andean American Tours tours?
- What kind of trips does Andean American Tours offer?
- What is the difference between a tour and a trekking Adventure?
- What is the maximum group size?
- What are the accommodations like?
- What if I'm traveling alone?
- What kind of arrangements will we have on the Inca Trail?
- What is the food like?
- About our trip leaders/guides.
- Pre-trip planning.
- Does Andean American Tours offer any group discounts?
- What are the penalties for canceling my trip?
What's included in all Andean American Tours?
- All airport transfers and ground transportation as scheduled on itinerary.
- All accommodations are based on double occupancy.
- All off-trail accommodations in Perú are in fine hotels. When camping, we use roomy, high quality tents.
- Accommodations are in fine hotels. Based on double occupancy, rooms are shared by two people.
- All meals are included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. (B, L, D) Vegetarian meals will be provided upon request in advance.
- All sightseeing tours, including all Park entrance fees on the itinerary.
- Services of professional tour guides/trip leaders.
Items that are not included in our trips: International airfare, internal flights, airport departure taxes, travel insurance (highly recommended), excess baggage fees, passport fees, optional tips to trip leader, guides, porters, cooks and local staff, additional hotel nights that may be needed to accommodate your airline schedule, items of personal nature such as: sleeping bag, personal gear, laundry, telephone calls, beverages, etc.
What kind of trips does Andean American Tours offer?
We operate the finest organized Trekking Adventures and sightseeing Tours in Peru
What is the difference between a tour and a trekking adventure?
On our tours you fly, drive, take a train or sail. You stay at fine accommodations. The walking is limited and rated "easy to moderate". Some optional outdoor activities are offered. Tours are generally physically non-demanding.
On our trekking adventures, you will be staying at the same fine accommodations in the cities and on other days you will hike from camp to camp with a light daypack. You will be pleasantly surprised by the level of comfort that is provided in our camps! Porters and pack animals carry all the equipment and our staff takes care of everything while our cook prepares delicious meals. We provide spacious tents, dining tents, toilet tents, hot basin washing water and all camping equipment.
What is the maximum group size?
Our trekking and tours in all Peru, including Inca Trail are always small - 01 to 16 participants maximum.
What are the accommodations like?
Our trips include accommodations in first class fine hotels.
What if I'm traveling alone?
If you are traveling alone and prefer single accommodations you must pay the single supplement. If you are willing to share accommodations, we will try our best to find a roommate and if that is not possible you will pay only 75% of the single supplement cost.
What kind of arrangements will we have on the Inca Trail?
On the Inca Trail you can expect the most complete support. We provide first-class camping and trekking services by experienced local guides, camp and cook staff, assisted by porters. All meals: Wake up tea, breakfast, lunch, tea meal and dinner. All quality group camping equipment: excellent personal tents, thermarest pads, dining and kitchen tents, tables, camp stools, toilet tents.
What is the food like?
All meals are included on our trips. You will be treated to an extensive variety of fabulous Peruvian cuisine. We choose the finest restaurants in the cities to give you the opportunity to taste a great variety of local delicacies and flavors. In camps our cooks are experts in preparing nourishing wholesome and delicious meals. We will accommodate any special diet requests you may have including vegetarian, please request prior to the trip.
About our trip leaders/guides.
Our experienced local bilingual trip leaders/guides are the key to making each trip a unique experience and we provide the very best. They have in-depth knowledge of the language, customs, culture and history. They take great pleasure in sharing their insights and expertise and will make your Peru adventure an unforgettable experience. Leaders are detail oriented, making sure everything runs safely and smoothly.
Pre-trip planning.
As soon as you sign up, you will receive detailed pre-departure material, including information on the country, check list of items to bring and other information to help you prepare for your trip. Final trip details will be send about a month before departure.
Does Andean American Tours offer any group discounts?
Yes, we offer discounts for a party of 16 participants reserving at the same time and traveling together. Consult with us on the specific trip that you are considering.
What are the penalties for canceling my trip?
Cancellation fees are computed, as of the date we receive your written cancellation notice, as follows:
- More than 90 days before departure - $100
- 89 to 61 days before departure - $200
- 60 to 31 days before departure - 50%
- 30 days or less to departure 100%
