As you travel between different hotels, and you will have to handle your own baggage, please try to travel reasonably light. You should be able to lift and carry your own luggage.

At some hotels, the coach may have to stop some distance (some times 1 to 2 blocks) of the hotel entrance. (In the city of Cusco, Arequipa and Puno Buses or minibuses are not allow to enter close to the Main Plaza) Also, within some of the hotels there may be some long walks between the rooms and lobby area, which may include steps. Due to baggage restrictions on flights within Peru, your luggage should be kept to a maximum of 23kg (45lbs) and hand luggage max. 8 kg).

A passport with six months validity is required to enter Peru. Migraciones (Immigration) authorities may also require evidence of return/onward travel.

Be sure your date and place of entry is officially documented by Migraciones, whether you arrive at a port, airport, or land border.

 Your passport is often required when checking into hotels, for train, bus and air services and entrances to Tourist places (Example. Machu Picchu areas).
Also  when changing money your passport can be requiered, so carry it with you on these occasions. It is also an excellent idea to memorise your passport number for the form filling. It is a good idea to carry photocopies of the personal details pages of your passport. Should you lose your passport, this may assist with the issue of replacement documents in your embassy.

The electrical current in Peru is 220 volts with a standard frequency of 60 hertz. Please check out your equipment if can take 220 Volts before plugging anything in. If you’re coming from the USA, for example, you need to be careful, as the USA supplies electricity between 110 and 120 volts AC. In this case we recommend getting a converter.
If you’re coming from a country with voltage rated between 220 and 250 volts, then your appliances should work fine in Peru. These countries include the UK and much of Europe, India, Australia and many African nations.

Electrical Outlets (Sockets) and Plugs in Peru

Electrical outlets can make you a little bit confusing. You’ll notice that there are not just one but two types of plug sockets used in Peru; Type A and C.
The plug most commonly used around the country is Type A, which has two flat parallel prongs.

The second type you will find in Peru is Type C, which has two rounded prongs.

Many electrical outlets in Peru accept both the rounded and the flat plugs. However, you’ll find that the Type A outlets are more common so make sure you get hold of the right plug converter before leaving your home country.

In case you are not sure; maybe the best will be to have a universal plug adapter, which come with plugs that should – theoretically – fit in all sockets across the globe.

We recommend that you to pack your clothing and equipment in a strong suitcase or holdall and take a small rucksack to carry those items you will need during the day. We also recommend you take a waterproof jacket, trousers, some long-sleeved shirts, warm fleece together with thin jumpers, woollen socks, shorts and lighter summer clothes, swimwear and a towel.
The secret, by the way, is layering. Peel off during the warm day, and layer on for cool nights. Here some examples on what you can bring with you.

The weather is mostly sunny all year round during day time. The skies are mostly clear blue and you have to be careful with the intense sunshine during the day. It is highly recommended to use the strongest factor of sun protection. Sun bathing is not a good idea at these latitude and altitude. Be aware that temperature plummets in the evening, at night, and at dawn. We always need to have a warm winter jacket at hand for the time when the sun goes down.

The best time to visit Peru is during the winter (May – September) is the driest season and therefore the best time of year to travel, especially if you’re planning to visit Cusco or trek to Machu Picchu. The summer (December – March) is warmer of course, but is also the raining season in the Anden, with frequent heavy showers.

We recommend spending ten days to two weeks in Peru, as this allows visitors to visit plenty of the country’s major highlights along with some off-the-beaten-path destinations.  Of course a costumized package according to your needs, can be organized.