BOOKING YOUR FLIGHTS:
Your final destination in Cusco. But, you will fly into the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima (on an airline of your choice), and then take a 90 minute connecting flight to the Alejandro Velasco Astete Cusco International Airport (CUZ) in Cusco.
Arrange your flight from Lima to Cusco on one of the domestic airlines in Peru: VIVA, SKY, and LATAM. The cost for the domestic portion of the trip is approximately 100.00-150.00 each way.
You will want to arrive in Cusco no later than the October 8, 2023. This is a day dedicated to arrival and acclimation. You will be met at the airport by a driver and transferred to your hotel, Aranwa Cusco Boutique Hotel where you will check-in and prepare for the journey ahead. If you are planning to arrive earlier than October 8th, and would like to arrange extra nights at your hote, please contact us and we will be happy to assist in making your reservation.
If you are departing at the end of Part One, you will be transported to your hotel or to the airport on the afternoon of October 14th, 2023. We are happy to assist in arranging hotel accommodation in Cusco for the night of the 14th if your flight departs on the 15th (recommended).
If you stay for Part 2 of the journey, then you will be departing from Munay Sonqo Retreat Center on the morning of October 21, 2023. We will arrange transportation to the Cusco Airport which is approximately a 90 minute drive. We recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours before your Cusco flight departure time. Ideal flights to schedule depart from Cusco between 2 pm - 5 pm (but we are happy to make arrangements for your airport transportation to accommodate your individual flight requirements).
Be sure to book your flights in advance. Flights are booked independently and not included in your base rate.
VISA & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Peru is an easy country to enter. People from most countries in the Americas and Western Europe do not need a tourist visa to enter Peru. The maximum length of stay that the authorities grant to tourists is 183 days, which cannot be extended.
It is essential when entering Peru to present a valid passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of entry into the country. Citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia and Chile can enter with their national ID document.
IMPORTANT: There are NO LONGER quarantine or vaccination requirements in place for travelling to Peru.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
When you fly to Cusco, the 1.5-hour nonstop flight from Lima’s International Airport takes you from sea level to the age-old Inca city in the Andes at 11,155 ft (3,400 m). For many, this change in elevation translates to shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and fatigue. Some travelers experience gastrointestinal problems, such as an upset stomach, nausea, or loss of appetite. We highly recommend arriving a day in advance to allow yourself ample time to adjust organically to the high altitude of Cusco. A few other methods of preparation and treatment include: packing some altitude sickness meds, drinking coca tea or chewing coca leaves, avoiding heavy meals & alcohol on your first day, staying hydrated, and limiting heavy activity for your first 24-48 hours. Learn more about altitude sickness here.
COVID-19 RELATED INFO:
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination to travel to the United States is no longer in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers .
Peru is no longer requiring visitor to show proof of vaccination or to show a negative Covid-19 test. Read more here.
Do NOT travel if were exposed to COVID-19, you are sick, you test positive for COVID-19, or you are waiting for results of a COVID-19 test. Learn when it is safe for you to travel. Don’t travel with someone who is sick.
TRANSPORTATION:
ALL GROUND TRANSPORTATION IS INCLUDED IN YOUR RETREAT COST
From the time you arrive at the airport, to the time you return for your flight home, ALL of your ground transportation is included in your retreat package (outside of private taxis & add-on excursions). Once your flights are booked, please send your flight information to info@seekingsacredjourneys.com, and we will schedule your airport transfers to our first hotel, and from our final hotel. Any bus and/or train tickets for transportation throughout the retreat have been booked in advance, and we will travel confidently as a group.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Please Note: We highly encourage you to purchase travel insurance, which insures you against unforeseen sickness, injury, job loss, inclement weather, and more. Both Allianz and InsureMyTrip are reputable travel insurance companies with a multitude of policies to choose from, including a “cancel for any reason” rider option.