• If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
• Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price. 
• These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

• All shared rooms have 2 beds
• All shared rooms are non-smoking
• No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
• Most solo travelers elect to share a room
• See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

• 25% Easy
• 50% Moderate (extensive walking)
• 25% Strenuous (altitude)

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• Breakfast daily
• 5 Lunches
• 3 Dinners (a combination of meals at hotels and restaurants)

Selections for the included lunches and dinners will highlight the local cuisine. NOTE: There will be limited availability to meet dietary restrictions on this tour due to traveling in remote areas where food choices are not as diverse.

Temperatures will likely vary with daytime temperatures in the 70s in Lima and Cusco, dropping to the 40s at night at the higher elevations.
 

For This Trip You'll Need—

• Small, soft-sided overnight bag for our 2 nights at Machu Picchu
• Sunblock, sunglasses, hat & insect repellent
• Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots with good tread
• Reusable water bottle

You May Also Want—

• Altitude Sickness Medication. Local remedies can be also be purchased once in Peru.
• Small flashlight for lighting pathways when walking at night.
• Swimsuit - there are spas at several of the hotels.
• Lightweight, but warm, fleece jacket or sweater for cool mornings and evenings.
• Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.

Good Packing Habits—

• Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind – or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
• Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
• Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use, the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance and the restrictions imposed by other forms of transportation such as trains and small planes.

• It is best to travel as lightly as possible.  Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
• We strongly recommend you bring only one suitcase no larger than 24 - 26 inches high as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle, plus 1 carry-on. The medium-size in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement.
• Peru Rail restricts the luggage allowed on the train to Machu Picchu. Travelers are allowed only one small carry-on, weighing no more than 11 pounds and with a total linear dimension of 62-inches. This restriction ensures emergency exits on trains do not become blocked with luggage. Therefore, you will need to pack a small carry-on for the 2-night stay in Aguas Calientes. Your larger bag will remain at the Sacred Valley hotel and we will pick it up on our return to Cusco. 
• If you carry a purse, it should be able to be worn across your body, hands-free.
• You are responsible for managing your own belongings.  We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach or train on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient.

• The standards for health and hygiene in the larger cities and tourist areas are relatively high. However, travelers should drink only bottled water, which is widely available. Do not drink tap water, even in major hotels, and avoid drinks with ice. 
• Altitude sickness strikes randomly, though this tour poses minimal risk for a healthy person. Symptoms include headache, shortness of breath and general lethargy. Take time to acclimatize, especially in Andean cities like Cusco (Elev. 11,023ft). Avoid alcohol and physical efforts during the first few days and drink plenty of water. Altitude sickness is readily counteracted by inhaling oxygen and most hotels offer oxygen in bottles that can be purchased.
• While there are no specific vaccine requirements for visiting Peru, you should be up-to-date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides additional guidance at www.cdc.gov. Please discuss any vaccine or health concerns with your healthcare provider.

Only you can determine your need to stay in contact while traveling. Internet access is available in most hotels, sometimes for a fee.

• If you are bringing a cell phone, contact your cell phone service provider before departing about adding international calling and/or texting features.  Texting internationally is often less expensive than placing a cell phone call.
• Learn how to make an international call BEFORE you leave. Consult your cell provider and check out the web site www.HowtoCallAbroad.com.

You may need to purchase an adapter. To determine the electric plug configuration needed for your destination, refer to http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.html. A universal adapter supports a wide variety of sockets/plugs. You should also check your electronic devices for voltage compatibility. Many countries operate on 220V or 230V, which differs from most of North America.  Most of today's electronics (laptops, phone chargers etc.) are multi-voltage and will work worldwide automatically, without a transformer.  Consult your owner's manual for further details.

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider:  the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, any tipping you'd like to do, and your individual shopping interests and habits.

• Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
• Peru's official currency is the Nuevo Sol. 
• US dollars are often accepted in many tourist locations, however, the bills must be in perfect condition with no tears or wrinkles.  You may want to ask your bank for new bills before you depart.
• Peru is very much a cash-based society, and this is particularly true in the smaller communities.
• Credit cards are typically accepted in the larger cities. Note that many banks assess a 1% to 3% transaction fee on all charges you incur abroad.
• Banks are no longer the place of choice in Peru for exchanging money: lines are long and rates are often lower than at ‘casas de cambio’ (exchange houses). ‘Cambistas’ (money-changers) are legal in Peru and often wear coloured jackets with “$” insignias and photo checks, and can be found on the street. They offer current rates of exchange, but count your money carefully and make sure you have not received any counterfeit bills. We recommend bringing USD cash for the first days.

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf. 

• You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
• A tip in Peru is given to reward good service. Tip porters in hotels and airports about 1 USD for 1 or 2 luggage pieces. A 5-10% tip is sufficient in most restaurants unless the service has been exceptional. There is no need to tip taxi drivers as fares are negotiated before departure. 
• You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $7-$10 per day. 

• Travelers are required to have a valid passport. Most countries require your passport to be valid a minimum of six months after your return home date, and have at least two consecutive blank pages.
• There is limited ability to meet dietary restrictions on this tour due to traveling in remote areas where food choices are not as diverse.