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PERU TRAVEL PLANNER
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Getting around
Most Peruvians get around the country by bus, as these go
just about everywhere and are extremely good value. However, wherever possible,
visitors tend to use one of the country's trains - an experience in itself -
despite being considerably slower than the equivalent bus journey. With the
distances in Peru being so vast, many Peruvians and travellers are increasingly
flying to their destinations, as all Peruvian cities are within a two-hour
flight of Lima.
Driving around Peru is generally not a problem outside of Lima, and allows you
to see some out-of-the-way places that you might otherwise miss. However, the
traffic in Lima is abominable, both in terms of its recklessness and the sheer
volume. Traffic jams are ubiquitous between 8 and 10am and again between 4 and
6pm every weekday, while the pollution from too many old and poorly maintained
vehicles is a real health risk, particularly in Lima Centro and to a lesser
extent in Arequipa.
By bus
Peru's buses are run by a variety of private companies, all of which offer
remarkably low fares , making it possible to travel from one end of the country
to the other (over 2000km) for under $30. Long-distance bus journeys cost...
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Taxis, mototaxis and colectivos
Taxis can be found anywhere at any time in almost every town. Any car can become
a taxi simply by sticking a taxi sign up in the front window; a lot of people,
especially in Lima, take advantage of this to supplement their income. Whenever
you get...
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By train
Peru's spectacular train journeys are in themselves a major attraction, and you
should aim to take at least one long-distance train during your trip, especially
as the trains connect some of Peru's major tourist sights. At the time of
writing,...
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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;...
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By car
Cars can be very handy for reaching remote rural destinations or sites, but if
you are planning to explore by car , it's best to avoid Lima as far as possible.
Driving in the capital takes a bit of getting used to, even as a passenger. ...
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By boat
There are no coastal boat services in Peru, but in many areas - on Lake Titicaca
and especially in the jungle regions - water is the obvious means of getting
around. From Puno, on Lake Titicaca, there are currently no...
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On foot
Even if you've no intention of doing any serious hiking , there's a good deal of
walking involved in checking out many of the most enjoyable Peruvian
attractions. Climbing from Cusco up to the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, for
example, or...
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Hitching
Hitching in Peru usually means catching a ride with a truck driver, who will
almost always expect payment. With most trucks you won't have to pay before
setting off, but you should always agree a sum before getting in as there are...
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Organized tours
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Published articles and reviews about us
2009
Testimonials
Ajay
Parikh
Date:
Thu,16 Jul 2009
Hello all the folks at Peru Gateway Travel,
We had a fantastic time in Peru. We thank you all for making
our trip a success.
The only concern is that the accommodation in Cusco was below
average and we would not recommend the Emparada Plaza (?) to
anyone. Even though the staff was good, the room/bathroom,
breakfast was very bad.
Once again, thanks a lot for making our trip to your country a
memorable one. All the guides, especially Guillarmo in Lima
and Erica in Cusco, were excellent.
Kazuaki Kubo
Date:
Thu,16 Jul 2009
I want to thank
you and all of the staff of Peru Gateway Travel for the perfect
arrangement of my trip in June.
Everything was so fantastic and I was made to think about another
trip to Peru.
Sincerely, Denise Pratico
Date:
Mon, 6 Jul 2009
I am writing to let you know that we
enjoyed Peru very much. The city tour led by Marco was fantastic. We
will be happy to recommend your agency to other Americans
Jane
Date:
Mon, 6 Jul 2009
We have
completed our trip to Peru and are now back in New York City.
I want to thank you for all the arrangements you made. The
trip was wonderful and all our accommodations excellent. Thank
you for making our trip a success.
Best regards, Marcy
Date:
Mon, 6 Jul 2009
We arrived home at 4 o'clock in the
morning, very tired (we had a long lay-over in Amsterdam) but very
very happy. I am so pleased to tell you that our Peru vacation that
you planned for us was excellent! Everything was just as the
itinerary said it would be. We were very pleased with the hotels,
and the transfer people and guides were always there and everybody
was so nice and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about your very
exciting country and its history, particularly about the Quechua
culture. We will always remember the Inti Raymi festival in Cusco. I
am so glad we were able to see that. Of course Machu Picchu was also
a great highlight. And, Michael and I also very much liked Arequipa.
We didn't know much about that city, but we had a very great time
there on our free day and visited the cathedral, spent a lot of time
going through the Santa Catalina monastario and, of course, went to
the museum to see "Juanita". Beautiful architecture there too.
Really, every day was wonderful, and we would like to thank you so
much for all your efforts. Also please extend our thanks to Maria
Carmen who was so helpful on the phone and to Julia, who came to the
hotel our first night to explain many things to us and give us all
our tickets and vouchers. And perhaps you also had something to do
with our last night in Lima at the Libertador. We got a suite -- a
very big beautiful room! Thank you so much.
We wish you and your family all the best, and for sure we will be
recommending Peru Gateway Travel to our friends.
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