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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
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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