All our crew want to make sure you have the best experience possible from the moment you arrive in the country until when you step back on the plane again, so if you have any questions before, during or after your tour we are always happy to help.
Pre/post tour
We are happy to book all your pre and post accommodation and activities as well as answering any questions you might have during the process, simply contact us at info@cycleperu.com . If you want to do this direct, no worries, but we do suggest you have a chat to us first so we can give you some recommendations of reputable local companies.
Voltage
Is 220 V; Plugs A, B, & C. You will need an adaptor to use appliances from most other countries. These can be purchased at home, but your guides will also be carrying some universal adaptors for group use, so don’t worry if you forget yours!
Luggage
Please check with your airline for allowances, however we would appreciate it if you could limit luggage to one large and one small piece per person. Please note that as we start and finish in different cities on most tours it is not possible to store luggage while on tour. As part of your booking information you will be given a complete gear list of suggested items to pack. This is just a guideline, most seasoned travellers will have their own favourites, however we will suggest things that are useful for Peru in particular.
Communication
Internet is fairly widely available in Peru, some but not all hotels will have computers on site. Internet cafes charge 1-5 soles an hour. Isolated areas we go, such as the Lake Titicaca Islands will not have internet. Public phones are readily available in most places and most hotels will have in room phones. We recommend buying a phone card such as “Hola Peru” for the best rates.
Laundry
Laundries or “Lavanderia” are common in the cities and most will offer a 1 to 24 hour service, they charge by the kilo, ranging from 3-10 soles a kilo depending on the time frame given. These are a drop off service as opposed to a do it yourself Laundromat. Most hotels do not have a laundry room but offer a per piece service, which is convenient but not very economical.
Water
Water bottles are provided on trips and large containers are stored in the van from where you can refill (this is bottled water brought in bulk). Please feel free to fill this as you wish, otherwise you can purchase bottled water along the way, however if you can use the water in the van when possible it will help us to reduce the number of plastic bottles used in Peru, as they have little facilities for recycling. You cannot drink the water from any taps anywhere in Peru.
First Aid
A comprehensive kit will be taken on all trips, due to the isolated nature of the areas we travel. It is recommended you also bring a small personal kit and a good supply of any personal medications.
Cycle Safety
Cyclist safety is very important to us and we will be sending out more detailed information to those booked on our cycle adventures. We would love to see all our cyclists out there looking bright and visible, so please consider this when choosing what to bring.
Weather
The climate in Peru is dry and has large fluctuations in temperature between night and day. In many areas it will be very hot during the day (around 25 degrees celsius), but early in the morning and when the sun goes down in the afternoon you will notice a dramatic chance (it may drop as low as 5 degrees celsius). It pays to be prepared with a variety of layers, including some very warm clothes for both riding and casual wear, please refer to our gear list for more information, or if you are not sure what to bring just drop us an email and we are happy to help.
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