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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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Travel by plane
Some places in the jungle can only sensibly be reached by
plane and Peru is so vast that the odd flight can save a lot of time. There are
three major companies; Aero Continente, who fly to all of the main cities and
many smaller destinations; TANS, the commercial arm of Peruvian Air Force; and
Lan Peru, which has strong links with Lan Chile. A couple of smaller companies -
Aero Condor and Aero Santander - are currently gearing up their operations.
Tickets can be bought from travel agents or airline offices in all major towns.
The most popular routes, such as Lima-Cusco cost upwards of $60 and usually need
to be booked at least a few days in advance (more during the run-up to and
including major fiestas). Other less busy routes tend to be less expensive.
In addition to the commercial airlines, Grupo Ocho , the Peruvian Air Force,
carries passengers on some of its standard flights. Less regular or reliable
than the commercial companies, these compensate by being very much cheaper.
Check availability at the major airports, but don't be too surprised if the
promised plane never materializes.
On all flights it's important to confirm your booking two days before departure.
Flights are often cancelled or delayed, and sometimes they leave earlier than
scheduled - especially in the jungle where the weather can be a problem. If a
passenger hasn't shown up twenty minutes before the flight, the company can give
the seat to someone on the waiting list, so it's best to be on time whether
you're booked or are merely hopeful. The luggage allowance on all internal
flights is 16kg not including hand luggage.
There are also small planes (6- and 10-seaters) serving the jungle and certain
parts of the coast. A number of small companies fly out of Jorge Chavez Airport
in Lima most days (their counters are between the international check-in
counters and the domestic departure area), but they have no fixed schedules and
a reputation for being dangerous and poorly maintained. The jungle towns, such
as Pucallpa, Tarapoto, Satipo and San Ramon, also tend to have small air
colectivo companies operating scheduled services between larger settlements in
the region, at quite reasonable rates. For an expresso air taxi , which will
take you to any landing strip in the country whenever you want, you'll pay over
$200 an hour; this price includes the return journey, even if you just want to
be dropped off.
All the Peruvian domestic airlines offering flight passes went bust in the late
1990s, and airline companies are in a state of flux in Peru. As new ones arrive
and competition for passengers increases, passes are likely to become available
again, and it's worth checking with your travel agent or with the major airlines
on arrival in Peru.
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Published articles and reviews about us
2010
Testimonials
Norman Pedersen
Date:
Sun,18 Jul 2010
Machu Picchu and my entire visit to Peru were
wonderful. A dream come true.
I could not have been happier with everyone I met through your
arrangements.
The tours were very informative and showed me more than I knew
existed in this beautiful place.
All of the accommodations were very comfortable.
The luncheon buffet at the Alhambra was top rate. And the Ferré
Hotel in Lima was also a very good choice.Your personal assistance
throughout was exceptional!
Thank you for everything!
Melinda Hughes
Date:
Tues, 13 Jul 2010
I was one of
the “Joel Williams” party of four who was recently on a Peru Gateway
Travel tour of northern and southern Peru. I had to write so you
would know how satisfied we were with the hotel accommodations, the
tour guides, the restaurants they choose for our lunches and just
everything about the trip.
The hotels we stayed in were well located, clean and convenient in
every way. We have absolutely no complaints!
Our tour covered Peru from the north to the south. It had four
internal flights, so there were many connections, pick ups and
deliveries involved. Peru Gateway Travel made sure we were always
delivered on time to the airports and promptly met and picked up
when we landed. We never had a moments worry.
Since we had many different day tours, we had several different
guides. All were professional and spoke our language well. All were
very knowledgeable and eager to impart that knowledge to us. They
chose great places for our lunches and the cuisine was
unforgettable. We have traveled to many countries but found the food
in Peru to be absolutely wonderful.
I also wanted to mention the drivers who picked us up at all times
of the day and night, drove us to our next destination and the
delivered us safely to our hotels. We never had a driver who was
less than prompt, courteous and most importantly, a skilled and
careful driver.
The sites we saw were the places we chose to see. And they did not
disappoint us. From the desert to the Andes to the Jungle, we
enjoyed it all.
Please feel free to use this email on your website or as a
testimonial. All four of our group would recommend Peru Gateway
Travel to anyone planning a trip to Peru. We were well taken care
of, enjoyed delicious food, saw awesome sights and had a wonderful
time.
Sincerely.
Ajay Chopra
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
We are back in
Lima. Our trip to Machu Picchu was wonderful, thank you and your
team and the ground staff in Cuzco for all their help and care. A
special thanks to Angella for her help.
We hope to do business with you in the near future.
Best Regards
Saikat.
Date:
Fri, 02 Jul 2010
I just wanted to let you know that we had an amazing
and wonderful trip to your country.
I must state that the people of Peru impressed me very much - they
are so nice!
While I have already filled-up the feedback form, this is just a
personal note to say Thank you.
Do visit India sometime - we have a lot in common.
Regards,
Irina Pascu
Date:
Fri, 25 Jun 2010
I am now back
home but still not believed that the holiday is over. I just
write you to tell you that I had a wonderful time in Peru and to
thanks for
your support. The circuit was very well designed and I had the
opportunity
to visit all the important sites I envisaged and also the Sacred
Valley and
the Altiplano.
I was really impressed by the organization and your people, always
in time
for pick up and interested to offer the necessary information.
Finally I showed to my friends that Peru is not so far and a visit
there
could be a wonderful experience. For me was a dream come true.
Many thanks to you and to your team.
Melissa Polier
Date:
Tues, 22 Jun 2010
My 2 adult children and I recently returned from our
hike to Machu Picchu and I wanted to thank you for all your
assistance. Our trip was great. We very much enjoyed visiting your
beautiful country. I especially want to praise our guide, cook and
porters. They did a terrific job. The food was marvelous and after a
long hike it was definitely something to look forward to. The
porters were very kind and when I needed some assistance at the end
of the 3rd day one of the porters helped me a lot. Our guide was
great. He was very knowledgeable and fun to hike with and he seemed
to really love his job. Again, thanks so much for everything
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