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To make a reservation with GIF ADVENTURE, you need:
STEP 1: Traveler passports
STEP 2: Accept the terms and conditions
Read and accept our Terms and Conditions:
How to book services with GIF ADVENTURE .
The Peruvian system of services and products sometimes differs from that of their country of origin. We strongly recommend that you carefully read the following:
Trekking, Jungle and Bicycle Tours
GIF ADVENTURE operates in regions where standards of accommodation, transportation and services may not be what you would normally expect. However, we strive, with due care and skill, to provide the best services to our tourists. Traveling in Peru requires flexibility, patience, open-mindedness, good humor, and an understanding that changes can be made without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control (Force Majeure – see below). By booking any of our tours, you agree to GIF ADVENTURE making the necessary changes without liability.
Individuals with medical conditions that may affect their ability to complete the trek should disclose this information prior to the trip.
Due to the nature of the walk, clients will walk at different speeds and will not be together as a concentrated group. The guide will not be able to watch everyone all the time. Therefore, each person is responsible for their own personal safety and must have their own adequate travel insurance.
At all times, the decision of the bicycle company guide will be final in all matters that may endanger the safety and well-being of the group. If the client interferes with the well-being of the group, the guide can order the client to leave the group without resorting to any refund. Any liability is limited to the price paid for the trek. Professional licensed English speaking private tour guide staff .
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
To secure your reservation, understand and accept the following requirements to ensure the departure of your trip :
1) Full passport details of ALL travelers , full passport names / passport number / nationality / sex / age. These are necessary to buy tickets and plane and train tickets.
2) Deposits: To officially reserve any itinerary / program or trek, we request the following deposits according to the type of tour booked
(All Inca roads permits require) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 days Reservations Inca trail: it requires a deposit of $ 200 and if you wish additional carrier, 50% of the total price of each carrier ( It is non-refundable and non-transferable to any other person OR to a different date due to the (inflexible) of the Inca Trail) and requires permits. check availability first, before sending us your travel deposit. (non-refundable or transferable)
Frequently asked questions about the Inca Trail by clicking on the link:
Salkantay Trek FAQ by clicking on the link:
3) Students / Children? If you are a student with a valid student card or a child 15 and under, then you are entitled to a $ 20 discount on your entrance fee! At the time of booking, if you are a student , we need to send a scanned copy of your card, so please scan and email us AND if you qualify for the kids discount, we need a scanned copy of the page principal. of your passport please. We cannot claim a discount for you without this! Please note that you must carry your student card with you; otherwise you will have to pay the full fee in the entrance fees.
4) Final balance? Your balance is paid 2 days before the departure date on the trail (and must be in cash or soles dollars (rate 3 … 40). If you reserve within a week of the departure date, the total amount will be must pay at time of reservation.
Notes:
1.- Arrival in Cusco 2 days before the departure of the trek: Your arrival date in Cusco must be at least 2 days before the departure of the trek, since you must pay the balance of the trek before 6 pm , 2 days before starting the trek. Arriving 2 days before the hike also ensures that you will be better acclimatized to the altitude. However, 3 days are recommended.
If you really cannot arrive 2 days before starting the trek, we have to receive an email from you to coordinate:
So when you find out, we are ready to help and join you with your walking group and don’t miss out. You just need to coordinate with us and keep in touch before arriving in Cusco.
2.- A free transfer from the airport to the hotel is provided for groups over 10 people. Obviously, if you want a transfer from the airport to the hotel , we will ask you for your flight arrival details: airline, flight number, date and time of expected arrival. ( to be confirmed at least 7 days in advance).
3.- Student discounts: If you claim a student discount, you must send us a ‘JPEG’ scan of your student card by email within 03 days after accepting your reservation. Only a valid student card is accepted. If you are unable to provide us with a scan of your student card within 3 days of accepting your reservation, we will charge you the standard adult trek price. We are unable to get the discount at a later date. There is no age limit for students.
You MUST bring the student card to the office when you pay the balance for the trek and take it with you on the Inca Trail as it will be checked several times by government officials. Unfortunately, other forms of student identity are not accepted (university cards, international youth cards, teacher cards, etc. ) If you forget your student card or lose it, there is a risk that you will not be allowed to start the Camino Inca. Many students have been turned away at the beginning of this year’s walk for not having a valid student card. (Note: it is a rule to follow according to the reservation regulations on the Inca Trail 2009)
4. Discounts for children: Children under the age of 16 receive a discount of US $ 45. If you request a discount for children, you must send us a scan of your child’s passport (page containing the photo and date of birth) by mail email within 3 days of accepting your reservation. If you are unable to provide us with a scan of your child’s passport within 3 days of accepting your reservation , we will charge the standard adult walk price for your child. (Note: it is a rule to follow according to the reservation regulations on the Inca Trail 2009)
5. Children under 08 years old receive a discount of US $ 45. If you request a discount for children, you must send us a scan of your children’s passport (page containing photo and date of birth) by email within 3 days after the acceptance of your reservation. If you are unable to provide us with a scan of your children’s passport within 3 days of accepting your reservation , we will charge you the standard price of the children’s trip for your children. (Note: it is a rule to follow according to the reservation regulations on the Inca Trail 2009)
6. If you have a hotel reservation in Cusco , please include the name of your hotel in the reservation form. This allows us to locate you if there is a problem with your arrival. You will also be asked to confirm your hotel in Cusco when you arrive at the office to pay the balance for the trek.
MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR BOOKING
Any modification to the original reservation must be confirmed in writing via email. All costs or charges that we incur or that are incurred or charged by our service providers as a result of the modification will be charged to the passenger. While all reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate changes and additional requests, availability cannot be guaranteed.
CANCELLATIONS
If you need to cancel your trip, please note our policy in this regard:
CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES MADE BY TRAIL CUSCO TOUR OPERATOR
While we will endeavor to operate all tours as quoted, it may be necessary or advisable to vary or modify an itinerary or its content due to prevailing local conditions. We reserve the right at any time to cancel or change any of the facilities, services or prices (including flights, accommodation or other arrangements) and to substitute alternative arrangements of comparable monetary value without compensation and we do not accept responsibility for loss of enjoyment as a result of these changes.
If we know of a major change, our passengers will be informed at the time of booking.
If a major change is necessary after booking , we will inform our passengers as soon as reasonably possible.
GIF ADVENTURE reserves the right to increase the cost of the tour to take into account the following elements: government action, currency fluctuations, transportation costs (including the cost of fuel), food increases, airport fees, and scheduled airfare increases. or any other increase that is beyond our control.
GIF ADVENTURE will not be responsible for any changes in the event of a change beyond its control to the departure time or date of a tour, flight or other form of transportation.
PASSPORTS, VISAS AND VACCINES
It is the Passenger’s responsibility to be in possession of a valid passport, visa permits, proof of vaccines and preventive medications that may be required during the duration of the tour. Information on these matters or related items is provided in good faith but without liability on our part.
AGE, PHYSICAL STATE AND PARTICIPATION
All Passengers are expected to be satisfied prior to booking that they are fit and able to complete the itinerary of their choice. People over the age of 60 will be advised to obtain medical evidence of fitness to travel on the chosen itinerary. Unaccompanied minors ( under the age of 18) can not be accepted on tours operated by us, however older teens can be considered as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who accepts full responsibility for them. We reserve the absolute right to decline a reservation at our discretion. If, in the opinion of such person, the health or conduct of a Passenger before or after departure appears to jeopardize the safe, comfortable or happy progress of a tour, the Passenger may be excluded from all or part of the tour. In case of ill health, we will make the provisions that it deems appropriate and recover the costs of the same from the passenger.
ILLNESS OR DISABILITY
Anyone suffering from an illness or disability or undergoing treatment for any physical or medical condition must declare the true nature of said condition at the time of booking and make arrangements for the provision of any medication and / or other treatment that may be necessary. during the tour. Failure to make such disclosure will constitute a breach of these booking conditions and will result in the exclusion of said persons from the tour, in which case all money paid will be forfeited.
INSURANCE
We highly recommend using a travel / medical insurance plan. We do not provide or include a travel or accident insurance policy in our cost. However, if a group member becomes ill or incapacitated, we take care of them by obtaining a qualified physician or immediate medical attention. In these cases, additional costs are borne by the individual client, including hospitalization if necessary. In case of accident and / or necessary emergency evacuation, all costs are borne by the individual client.
OVERWHELMING FORCE
GIF ADVENTURE is not responsible for force majeure: this is war, threat of war, riots, civil conflicts, labor disputes, terrorist activities, natural disasters, fires or adverse weather conditions, technical or maintenance problems with transportation, changes imposed by cancellation or rescheduling of flights by an airline, alteration of the airline or aircraft type, or other similar events beyond our control.
LOCAL LAWS
It is expected that all participants in the tours operated by GIF ADVENTURE obey the laws and regulations of the countries visited and any failure will free GIF ADVENTURE of all obligations that otherwise could have under these booking conditions.
COMPLAINTS
If a Passenger has a complaint about any of the tour arrangements , they should inform the Guide or a GIF ADVENTURE representative at that time so they can attempt to rectify the situation. We can only fix problems if we are aware of them. Failure to file a complaint immediately will impair the Passenger’s right to claim compensation. If the issue remains unresolved, a written complaint must be submitted to ourselves within 14 days of the vacation ending.
RESPONSIBILITIES
GIF ADVENTURE reserves the right to modify or withdraw any travel arrangement when deemed necessary, in the best interest of clients. We reserve the right to reject, accept or retain anyone as a member of one of our trips.
GIF ADVENTURE is not responsible for injury, illness, damage, loss, additional expenses, accidental delays or other irregularities that may be caused by intentional or negligent acts or omissions on the part of companies or individuals that provide or are engaged in transportation, accommodation or other . services related to the realization of the tour, or through natural disasters or events of nature.
NOTE ABOUT CAMPSITES ON THE INCA TRAIL
Please note that we do not have control of the campsites granted to us by the National Culture Institute. In general assignment camp depends on the anticipation with which book, or rather, how many permits are left. The first 250 spaces are usually awarded to Winay Wayna (third camp) and thereafter you will have a longer trek to Machupicchu on the last day and it could mean that you will not arrive at sunrise. Don’t let this disappoint you as Machupicchu is wonderful in itself!
* The campsites are subject to change according to the criteria of our guide and the progress of the group.
Acceptance of terms and conditions
By participating in your walk (#), clients agree to the terms and conditions set forth above. The clauses related to the cancellation of the trek take effect directly after the purchase of the trek.
Staying healthy during your walk.
1.GIF ADVENTURE recommends you stay at least two days before doing any of our treks to acclimatize. Cusco is at 3300 meters on the level of the drink .
2.Make sure you are fit and healthy before starting the hike. Allow at least 2 days in Cusco (or similar altitude) to acclimatize to the altitude. Although many people do the hike they do not expect it to be easy. Anyone with respiratory problems should not do this hike .
3.Walk at your own pace. Even if they are part of a group, not everyone will walk together as a group. People walk at different paces, so stick to the speed that suits you best. The group meets again in the ruins or in any interesting place so that the guide can explain it to everyone. Try not to try too hard. If your heart is beating fast in your chest, stop for a bit, rest, and wait until it calms down a bit.
4.Drink lots of fluids on the go. We will provide you with teas, mattes and coffees at meal times, but you will have to drink a lot more liquids in addition to these drinks. Bring a bottle of water of at least 1 liter capacity per person.
5.Don’t get sunburned. The high sun is particularly strong. Walking in shorts and t-shirts is fine, but wear plenty of high-factor protection and always wear a hat.
6.When the sun goes down, the temperature drops quickly and it is easy to catch a cold. Put warm clothes on .
Tickets train round back . – The return train is the Expedition train that leaves at 2.55, 4.20 or 6.20 pm. The train that is booked depends on availability and is confirmed in your briefing. There is the option to upgrade your train to the Vistadome train , which costs an additional $ 60 per person. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking. None of the trains go directly to Cusco, they only go to Ollantaytambo or Poroy, but in any case we will transfer you by private bus to your hotel.
and if you stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes we will buy train tickets for the next day at the same time.
Food in our Treks.- (You will never be hungry with us) Definitely one of the highlights of the tour is the food. It is always fresh and most of it is organic. There is always plenty to eat and plenty of options including vegetables, meat, chicken, fish, and other types of protein and carbohydrates. Everyone sits down to eat together and we do our best to accommodate all dietary requirements, including vegetarian options and food allergies. We do not provide alcoholic beverages on the trek, but if you wish, you can bring your own.
Our Team Camping.- provide tents for 3 men for only 2 people and mattresses inflatable ( term -descanso) for all (Because we want you to sleep comfortably). Our dining equipment includes a spacious dining tent, portable tables and chairs, plates and utensils. We do NOT supply sleeping bags or walking sticks, but they can all be rented at GIF ADVENTURE. We have an extra fleece to sleep in for all of our hikers for those especially cold nights. Ask us and we will provide you with one.
Please note that if you are taller than 1.95 meters / 6´4 ″, you will not be able to rent a sleeping bag in Cusco. In this case it is recommended to bring yours.
Our guides, cooks and porters.- All of them are incredible, helpful, caring, and great people to hang out with . Our guides speak good English and are patient and very informative. Our cooks provide amazing family-style food for you and our porters, and everyone is impressed with what they can prepare in the middle of the mountains. Your porters will carry everything for you which makes your walk as easy and comfortable as possible, thanks to them you will finish your walk and have a great time. Our porters are called ´Quechuas Chaskis ´ on the Inca Trail. And we never overload them, like most travel agencies that share service and offer extra kilos for the porters to carry at no additional cost.
We make sure that all our equipment is well cared for and we provide them with all the material they need so that they can do the trek as comfortably as possible.
Fitness in the Treks.- The Inca Trail is certainly not easy, but it is not necessary to be an athlete or a trekking expert to complete it. Fitness is naturally important, but the Inca Trail is the kind of hike that anyone with a positive attitude and determination can do. Obviously, the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the trail and the more opportunities you will have to take in the scenery and appreciate the Inca ruins found along the way. If you do not exercise regularly, it is recommended that you do a little more walking or some type of aerobic activity in the months leading up to your trip.
Many people worry about whether they will be able to cope physically, but total failure is rare and usually only the result of severe altitude sickness or a person lacking even a basic level of fitness. . People of all ages (from teenagers to retirees) complete the hike and age itself is not a barrier if you are positively minded and live an active lifestyle. Before leaving for your tour, we recommend that you visit your doctor, who will be able to provide you with more information.
Storage during your trek.- During the Inca Trail trek, your main luggage will be stored in Cuzco and if you have an additional transportation service, you will receive a small duffel bag at your Inca Trail briefing (briefings are normally set for the night before starting). the walk) to pack clothes for 3-4 days. Your team of porters will carry these bags along with food and gear for the trail. Please note that you will not have access to these items until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group, so you must bring a backpack in which you can carry your personal belongings such as your camera, water and sun . screen, etc. According to Peruvian law, the duffel bag carried by the porters must not weigh more than 6 kg (12 pounds). You can store your luggage at your hotel or leave it with us.
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STEP 3:
Complete the reservation form and send us your deposit and you are ready to go … !!!
Download the reservation form and fill in all your personal information, as well as the things you want us to include, and send it to us by email: info @ gifadventure .com
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INCA TRAIL PERU TOURS
HIKE TO THE INCA JUNGLE
PERU TOURS PACKAGES
SALKANTAY TREKS
ALTERNATIVE WALKS
AMAZON JUNGLE MANU TOURS
TOURS IN THE AMAZON JUNGLE OF TAMBOPATA
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