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A truly amazing experience

This tour was an extraordinarily beautiful and special time for our family. We started in Cusco, where we stayed 2+ days to acclimatize (a good call). Then a light first day to Chinchero (seeing traditional crafts) and Zurite (touring an Inca ruin and walking about 2 hours back to the hotel. The hotel was simple and very nice. Our guide Piero Leon Rodriguez was fantastic. He is a consummate professional, passionate about his work and knowledgeable about the trip to an almost absurd extent. He took a daunting 30 mile trek over four days and broke it down so that, for example, he would say, “The next 10 minutes will have two small uphills and then a straight section of Andean plain and then a nice spot in the shade for a break.” He predicted our arrival and departure times to an uncanny degree of accuracy. The food in the Zurite hotel was amazing, and we found out that the person preparing the dishes would be our chef on the trek. He and the horses sped ahead so that as we arrived at camp for lunch or dinner, a hot delicious soup was already waiting. How did he do that? The landscape was beyond stunning, and we were the only travelers we saw for four days. It was easy to imagine people crossing the mountains following the same path hundreds of years ago. We handled the altitude fine, with only momentary periods of dull headaches as our saturation of oxygen fell to the mid 80s. This is to be expected at 15,000 feet, where oxygen pressure is about 56% of that at sea level. Piero always put our safety first, telling us to let us know if we were not doing well, as he would be happy to consider a plan b or plan c that would be less strenuous. The first and second mountain passes were astonishing in their beauty. Our photos, even a few days later, are jaw dropping and it’s hard to believe we made it so high. Piero introduces us to communities of five or so families high in the Andes. We had a chance to see their livestock and kitchens and talk to some of the leaders about their lives and challenges. It was inspiring that Andina travel paid to provide 50+ alpacas to one of the communities as a thank you for tours coming through. I also appreciated the question on their questionnaire about what else they should consider investing in for these communities. Piero pointed out amazing indigenous orchids and flowers along the route. Our flower photos alone are worth the price of the trip. We saw all sorts of animals, from a tarantula (kept as a pet) to a hawk to feral bulls. Despite being far from internet range, and far far off the grid, we never felt unsafe. That was largely because of Piero and the others, as well as the presence of the rescue horse, which we referred to as meatball. Fortunately we never needed the horse for more than occasionally carrying a Day pack. Piero gave us an extra tour of the Incan ruins in Ollantaytambo, where we emerged to a great hotel and hot shower after two nights in the field. The finale at macchu piccu was incredible. Piero explained much of the history, science, archeoastronomy and sociology of this wonder of the world. It helped the weather was great, allowing for more amazing photos. It is no understatement to say that this was the most amazing trip we have ever taken, and the professionalism and care of Andina Travel made it possible. Piero is truly a leyenda (a legend)— as promised by the very helpful Franco in the home office in Cusco. Franco was super responsive in the months and weeks leading up to the trip, answering whatsapp questions within minutes. All told: highly, highly recommend.

Thank you so much Joshua for your great comment. We really appreciate your confidence in Andina Travel. It’s our passion to share our knowledge and teach you more about this wonderful region, its environement, animals, flora and fauna. It’s great to hear that we achieved our goal! We’re constantely trying to introduce more community projects because we think that we can only offer the best service by working together with the local people. The 50+ llamas is just the beginning. We hope to hear from you in the future and don’t hesitate to contact us for planning your next trip in Peru. Kind regards, Sophie Neuner Customer Relations Manager Andina Travel Treks & Eco Adventures

Nine of us in an extended familiy went on the four day inca trail trek. Over-all the organisation was good. The two guides: Piero and Juan were excellent and we can't praise them enough. One of our party is a celiac, which we advised them of in advance. The first meal did not cater for her but she gave the cook a translated card explaining the nature of the disease and risks of cross-contamination. After that he did an excellent job of cooking good meals for her. We thought the quality of the food was better than our previous climb of Killimanjaro.

Dear David, thank you for your great comment and the confidence you have in Andina Travel. We're happy that you could find a solution concerning your relative's food intolerance. Our cooks always use just the best and local ingredients during the treks. It's a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed the food! We hope to hear from you in the future and don’t hesitate to contact us for planning your next trip in Peru. Kind regards, Sophie Neuner Customer Relations Manager Andina Travel Treks & Eco Adventures

We did private Premium Inca Trail 5D/4N with fantastic guide - Juan de Dios. We really had wonderful time. The trail is alternative to Inca Trail, and what makes it special, is that you do not meet other tourist - just local people and their animals. Everything was very good organized - from e-mail communication (I had dozens of questions which were answered in details) to our food, and details of our trip. Juan is amazing - he knows absolutely everything about Inca history, about local flora and fauna (he could name species in Latin, Spanish and Quechua), he is very friendly and helpful. He is very passionate about his work, what makes stories he tells even more colorful. Our crew was amazing. They were ready before we waked up, they make sure everything was set up before we arrive. They treated animals with kindness and respect. Our cook - Lorenzo - was amazing too! He prepared four-meal dishes (starter, soup, main course and dessert) in the mountains, which is already amazing, but he also made a cake without an oven! Once I felt tired and decided to skip dinner, he came to my tent and ask, that maybe I can have at least half bowl of a soup. After such experience you just feel really special. If you decide to do this trek, I highly recommend asking for Juan to be your guide and Lorenzo to be your cook. For us this experience is really unforgettable.

Dear Nick, thank you for your great comment and your confidence in Andina Travel. We always try to offer the best service from answering all your questions to providing assistance and sharing our knowledge during the trek. Both Juan and Lorenzo are excellent staff who try to make your journey as pleasant as possible. We'll pass your positive feedback on to them. We hope to hear from you in the future and don’t hesitate to contact us for planning your next trip in Peru. Kind regards, Sophie Neuner Customer Relations Manager Andina Travel Treks & Eco Adventures

We hiked with Juan De Dios and had an incredible time! Andina travel had clear communication to plan our trip via email, and was flexible with us to pick us up from an alternate city. Juan was truly amazing! He knew details of every plant, animal, and archaeological ruin. He encouraged us to hang back from the crowds, which allowed us to have Inca trail to ourselves and Juan timed our arrival to the Sun Gate perfectly with sunset. Juan helped us get the most out of our trip by avoiding crowds, exploring interesting overlooks sites, and recommending the perfect photo opportunities. Juan was a guide among guides, giving advice and helping other guides we saw along the way. I felt very fortunate to be traveling with a guide who was so knowledgeable, passionate, positive, and fun. I would highly recommend anyone considering this trip to do the hike with Juan!

Dear Jared, thank you for your positive feedback. From answering your questions right at the beginning to sharing our knowledge during the trek we always try to offer you the best service. It's great to hear that you also were able to avoid the crowds on the Inca Trail. Juan definitely is an excellent guide and we're happy that you enjoyed your trip with him! We hope to hear from you in the future and don’t hesitate to contact us for planning your next trip in Peru. Kind regards, Sophie Neuner Customer Relations Manager Andina Travel Treks & Eco Adventures

I just came back from hiking the Quillatambo trail with some friends. It is a beautiful off-the-beaten-path trek through the Andean Highlands and you get to experience the rural life in Peru. I definitely recommend!

Dear Sophie, thanks so much for your comment. The Quillatambo trail truly is an amazing experience and leads through vast Andean Highlands far away from the crowds. We hope to hear from you in the future and don’t hesitate to contact us for planning your next trip in Peru. Kind regards, Alfredo Rodriguez Guest Relations Manager Andina Travel Treks & Eco Adventures

False advertising, broken promises, and questionable ethics. Andina didn't provide all the services we paid for, and we would have received the same services for less money elsewhere. THE BAD: -FALSE ADVERTISING: We booked with Andina (and paid more) because their website promised a bit more luxury on the Inca Trail than other operators, specifically a latrine tent, hot water for washing, drinking water, and transfer to the hotel. We were not provided these services. To add insult to injury, we had to pay for bathrooms and water along the trail. -BROKEN PROMISES: When we brought the above problems to the attention of management they promised us, in writing, a refund of $230 within a few hours. They did not do the refund, even after two weeks of us following up on it. -QUESTIONABLE ETHICS: In the course of communications about the refund, Andina became increasingly defensive to cover their false advertising and broken promises, eventually blaming the guide and us! They wrote an email to our guide in which they quoted us saying something we never said. We then had to defend our (freelance) guide so her reputation wasn't implicated in Andina's mess. I'm sure if Andina responds to this review they will accuse me of something they made up in an effort to clear their name. THE GOOD: -Customer service leading up to the excursions was prompt and informative. -Inca trail tour guide was excellent. -Office was in a convenient location. OTHER INFO: -In the three excursions we did, Andina was not the actual operator. They sub-contracted the tour to other companies. Save yourself the cost of the middle man and contract straight with the actual operator. -Payments get processed via a shell company in the USA, and the payment operation feels a bit outdated. They send you a bill in Excel and you have to click a link to pay. -Sub-contracted drivers usually drove very aggressively and unsafely (although that seemed common everywhere in the area). -The actual (sub-contracted) tour guide and activities were average to outstanding, depending on the excursion. We did three excursions: 4-day classic Inca trail, rainbow mountain, and sacred valley. -My review is not on the quality of the inherent beauty and awe of the places we visited (all of which are undeniably magical), rather on the tour coordinator services provided by Andina.

Hola Alan, Gracias por tu comentario en Trip Advisor. Nuestra unica direccion queda en Cusco Peru y agradecemos mucho tu visita. Ustedes llegaron a la oficina indicando que era el viaje de vuestras vida y que debia ser una experiencia inolvidable. nosotros les dimos exactamente eso. Ustedes de acuerdo a sus posibilidades pagaron por un tour grupal y nosotros les dimos un Tour Semi Privado con mucho mas comfort por el que pagaron que les incluia un guia privado. Es lo que hacemos con algunas de nuestras reservas dependiendo la capacidad de carga del Ministerio de Cultura. Cada grupo es diferente y las tarifas varian en cada empresa lo cual es normal. imagino que existe lo mismo en tu pais dependiendo la marca y tipo de ropa por ejemplo. En el Peru Somos Muy respetuosos dela libre competencia de mercado pero, no por ello, abaratamos costos y mucho menos en tour privados a fin de asegurar la calidad de nuestros servicios. Ustedes indicaron que vuestra guia les rectifico los precios de los servicios y las inclusiones. Ahora veo una version diferente lo cualñ solamente ratifican sus intenciones. Como empresa responsable y seria a las estafas no nos dejaremos intimidar por ningun cliente que se aproveche de plataformas como TripAdvisor para denunciar hechos que faltan a la verdad y transparencia. Tenemos vuestros correos electronicos que pueden desmentir sus versiones y el propio descargo de su guia que con mucha indignacion Yolanda tuvo que redactar al saber de su conducta poco honrosa.

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Terrible service by Cristina and Julio. I was travelling with a baby and Cristina booked us as travelling separately, I asked for a connecting flight and got booked 2 separate flight and had to do customs and pick up luggage, we paid extra for better seats so we could have more space for the baby and she sat me and my sister in opposite ends of the plain! its hard enough to travel with a baby, so doing customs caused us our connection and we had to spend the night waiting for the next plain.

Terrible experience. I was traveling with a 15 month old baby and my sibling for help. The agent Booked the wrong seats, we paid extra for a window seat and more space when we arrived at the Ac counter they had no record of that and we were not even booked as travelling together so we had separate seats! Also I asked for a connecting flight from Toronto to Argentina so I did not have to worry about the luggage meanwhile after she confirmed several times I had a window seat, we got stuck in the m

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TERRIBLE experience!!! Never again. They did not issue a ticket for my infant, i had to call them from the airport so they can issue the ticket. Coming back to Canada our itinerary (the one that the agency emailed to us) say that the flight was at 12:30pm...but bo.. it was at 3:00pm.. the girl at the counter say that the agency send us a "template"....so here we are with 2 babies at the airport waiting for hours because of this horrible travel agency. They DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING!!!!

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People are extending their vacations, and eco-travel experts say it could be more sustainable

• Tourists globally are spending an average of one more day at destinations compared to 2019.
• Longer vacations are more sustainable, reducing carbon emissions from fewer flights.
• Sustainability experts recommend fewer, longer trips to minimize environmental impact.

Worldwide, vacations are getting longer.

According to a recent study by Mastercard Economics Institute , tourists around the globe are spending an average of one more day in destinations compared to 2019. In Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, people are extending their trips for two days longer than before the pandemic.

This is good news — not just for vacationers — but for the health of the planet, as travel can be harmful to the environment .

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"We are in the biggest race of our time — race to net-zero carbon emissions," Paloma Zapata, the CEO of Sustainable Travel International, previously told Business Insider. "And when we travel, we consume a lot of resources."

Fewer, longer trips are more sustainable

Sustainability experts previously told BI that frequent, short trips are more harmful to the environment than fewer, longer trips .

"Fewer but longer trips mean fewer air miles, more money in local hands, and you'll have a more relaxing trip, too," Justin Francis, the cofounder and CEO of the UK-based trip evaluation company Responsible Travel , said.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency , 9% of transportation carbon emissions  in 2022 came from air travel, and 57% came from light-duty vehicles. And according to Zapata, flights make up at least half of a trip's total carbon emissions.

If those extending their vacations are also taking fewer trips, they're ultimately booking fewer flights, reducing carbon emissions in the process.

This is especially true for those traveling long distances, Jessica Blotter, CEO and cofounder of Kind Travel , a public benefit corporation, told BI. She suggests stretching long-distance trips to maximize the experience so you won't crave another journey anytime soon.

"Booking multiple, long-haul trips per year is not sustainable or carbon-friendly," she said.

If you want to be more eco-friendly while at your destination, experts also recommend staying at sustainable hotels , dining at locally-owned restaurants, and shopping for souvenirs crafted by locals.

Watch: Marriott International's Tina Edmundson tells Insider that the travel mindset has changed since the pandemic

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Governor Healey — currently in Italy — discloses she also traveled to New York, New Mexico last month

Governor Maura Healey twice left Massachusetts last month to attend a luncheon in New York and later, a four-day gathering with other Democratic governors in New Mexico — out-of-state trips her office did not disclose at the time she took them.

Healey’s office divulged the trips on Thursday in response to a public records request from the Globe seeking the Democrat’s daily calendar and other disclosures from April. That the trips were not previously announced is in keeping with Healey’s policy to not publicly disclose most of her out-of-state travel plans ahead of time.

Healey is currently in Italy, where she’s met with business leaders , had an audience with Pope Francis , and announced a new climate initiative during a summit at the Vatican.

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Her office on Thursday included some details of her travel last month in her calendar, which shows Healey flew to New York and back to Massachusetts on April 10, when she attended the “Power 100″ luncheon.

The event, held at The Modern at the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan, is a regular gathering of female leaders in media and other sectors. Aides to Healey said she was asked to provide remarks about artificial intelligence and how her administration is putting it to use in Massachusetts .

The lunch has long been hosted by Joanna Coles, the former chief content officer of Hearst Magazines who — just days after the event — was announced as one of the new leaders of the news website The Daily Beast.

Healey’s calendar shows she then flew on April 18 to Santa Fe for what a spokesperson said was an event held by the Democratic Governors Association, a partisan group. Healey returned on April 21, according to the records.

A separate ethics disclosure Healey filed shows that the DGA covered $4,400 in costs for the summit at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa. Healey wrote she would “facilitate interstate relationships” with other governors at the four-day event and participate in a series of “solutions-oriented policy conversations.”

Healey in March had initially refused to disclose where she had gone during an out-of-state trip the previous month, saying it was for “personal” travel. At the time, she said that while she intended to share information publicly about “work-related travel,” she would not for her private trips.

She reversed herself days later, acknowledging she had taken a four-day trip to Puerto Rico with her partner. Her aides also said that going forward she would disclose the location of her out-of-state trips, including personal ones, after the fact.

By week’s end, the governor will have spent at least 68 days traveling outside of the state since she took office last year, according to a Globe tally. Democratic Governors Association confabs are among the most frequent reasons she has left, having now attended at least six of the organization’s gatherings in Florida, Colorado, and elsewhere.

She also has taken on a new leadership role for the organization, serving as chair of its Women Governors Fund, a fund-raising effort that targets helping elect Democratic women to governor’s offices.

Healey last year said she would no longer publicly disclose when she planned to leave Massachusetts, citing unspecified security concerns. A regional neo-Nazi group has twice demonstrated outside her Arlington home where she lives with her partner, who has two children. Healey, the first woman and openly gay governor elected in Massachusetts history, later denounced the group for “trying to scare people.”

At the time, her decision to not divulge when she was leaving the state marked a major break from her own past practice and that of her predecessors.

But the approach hasn’t been universal. Her office, for instance, announced she would travel to Italy for the climate change summit in late April — a day after she returned from New Mexico.

Matt Stout can be reached at [email protected] . Follow him @mattpstout .

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ANDEAN MYSTERIES

Nature and culture in a fascinating tour of Peru

8 days / 7 nights

Immense drawings embodied in the earth and seen only from the sky in Nazca, travel through the arid coastal deserts temporary home of hundreds of migratory birds from all over America and one of the most important marine reserves of the World in Ballestas Islands and the other day cross the Andes to arrive Cusco and to know Machu Picchu a city nestled in mountains.

The Nazca Lines and Machu Picchu the mystery is revealed 08 days 07 nights.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LIMA

Upon your arrival, reception at the airport by a company´s personal, who will welcome and transfer your hotel. Overnight in Lima.

DAY 2: LIMA – CITY TOUR / PARACAS (B)

After breakfast, visit of the city of Lima, where we take a guided tour of the most important and characteristic places of the city, with their typical characteristics of the colonial era, such as the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipality of Lima, the Station of Desamparados, and old streets and the classic mansions of the Viceregal period and Moorish-style balconies; Then we do a panoramic tour of the Church of San Francisco. Leaving old Lima, we enter San Isidro and Miraflores, up to the Parque del Amor, making a contrast between old and modern Lima.

Then transfer to the bus station for your departure to the city of Paracas, arrival and transfer to your respective accommodation. Overnight in Paracas.

DAY 3: PARACAS – BALLESTAS ISLAND / NAZCA (B)

After breakfast, we will go to the boarding dock to depart in comfortable gliders to the Ballestas Islands , we will be able to appreciate on our journey the famous Paracas Candelabra (beginning of the Nazca Lines). Arrival at the Ballestas Islands, where we will appreciate its impressive marine fauna, large colonies of guano birds such as guanay, booby, tendril, etc. stand out, we will also observe some specimens of Humbolt penguins (endangered) and large colonies of sea lions (fur seal and rough wolf) among other species.

At the indicated time we will board our mobility to start the excursion to the impressive Coastal Desert of the Paracas National Reserve , we will visit the Interpretive Centre of the reserve, which offers interesting paintings and photos showing all the life and fauna that exists in it. We will also do a tour of the Paracas Peninsula , observing the reddish, yellow, colorful desert, formations made by the winds, its beautiful beaches, such as Yumaque beach, Red beach and Lagunillas beach, on this beach you will have free time so that you can have lunch since there are restaurants in front of the beach, or take walks around the beach in search of photos, then we will return to Paracas.

Then we will have the transfer to the bus station for the transfer to Nazca, arrival and transfer to their respective accommodation. (Departure at 5:00 p.m. / Arrival at 7:00 p.m.) Overnight in Nazca.

DAY 4: NAZCA – NAZCA LINES / LIMA (B)

After breakfast we will go to the aerodrome to take the flight over Nazca Lines by plane, for approx. 1 hour and a half). Both its creation and its purpose remain a mystery, and according to Dr. Maria Reiche, who dedicated a large part of her life to the study of these lines, it is the largest astronomical calendar in the world.

We will fly over the mysterious strokes made on sand, covering an area of 350 km2, these represent figures of various animals and plants such as the spider, the monkey, the dog, the lizard, the hummingbird, the condor, etc., which reach dimensions of 15 at 300 meters each and with a depth of approximately 30 centimeters.

In the afternoon transfer to the semi-bed bus terminal heading to the city of Lima on a journey of 06 hours approx. Overnight in Lima.

DAY 5: LIMA / CUSCO – WALKING CITY TOUR (B)

Breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure to the city of Cusco, arrival and transfer to your respective accommodation.

In the afternoon we will start our tour of the Historic Center of the Inca Empire. We will visit the traditional neighborhood of San Blas, and the stone of the 12 angles , which fit it perfectly with the adjoining stones. Its surprising perfection makes it a symbol of Inca technology applied to architecture. 

Visit the city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The tour will start at the temple of Koricancha, an ancient Inca palace where the order of the Dominicans built an incredible church that can still be seen there. Then visit the Main Square, where the Cathedral , whose first stone was placed in work in the year 1560. This marvel of religious art has approximately 300 paintings from the Cusqueña School, among many other expressions of art. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 6: CUSCO / PALCOYO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN (B, L)

We pick up the passengers from their hotel passengers at 7:00 am, and then begin our 3:30 hour trip, we will make an intermission in the town  of Cheqacupe  to visit an Inca bridge and continue traveling towards the slopes of the snowy Ausangate When we arrive at our destination, let´s prepare ourselves, for our  Explorer day,  a walk of approximately 1:30 hours. During the journey we will have t he opportunity of several colored mountain s during our tour, and we will be able to see the different varieties of South American camelids, and  unique landscapes in the world of these mountains . Lunch is incluided.  Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 7: TOUR TO MACHU PICCHU / CUSCO (B, L)

We pick you up from your hotel in Cusco to transfer to the train station to Machu Picchu Town, at the arrival we will be transfered to the bus station, to ascend 400 m high, by a zigzag road, for 20 minutes to reach, to the incredible world wonder "The Sanctuary of Machupicchu" , known as "The Lost City of the Incas" . Upon reaching the citadel of Machu Picchu we will begin our guided tour, visiting the Main Square, the Circular Tower, the Sacred Solar Clock, the royal quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows and the cemeteries, approximately for more than two hours. In the afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo / Cusco, arriving at the Cusco train station, we will be waiting to take you to the selected hotel. Overnight in Cusco.

DAY 8: CUSCO / LIMA (B)

Breakfast, and transfer to the airport to take the flight to Lima, after having enjoyed the wonders of our country.

Cusco has many options to add more days such as visiting La Laguna de Humantay, Sacred Valley of the Incas, etc. Consult with the experts.

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TARIFAS  

Todas las tarifas se expresan en dólares americanos y están sujetas a cambio sin previo aviso. La tarifa es por persona, sobre una base de ocupación doble, a menos que se especifique diferentes condiciones.  

ITINERARIO   

Los Itinerarios se planean con gran cuidado aunque, por razones operacionales, puede ser necesario cambiar el orden de actividades en el itinerario, o la ruta especificada, y si bien tales casos puedan ser raros, el itinerario en general sólo debe asumirse como una guía básica.  

PASAJES AÉREOS:  

Los precios de los pasajes están sujetos a disponibilidad y a cambio sin previo aviso hasta que hayan sido emitidos. Los horarios, números de vuelos y días de operación están sujetos a cambio hasta la fecha de viaje por parte de la aerolínea.  

Las tarifas que se compran siempre son las más económicas, por lo que estas no son reembolsables y no permiten cambio de fecha ó destino.

RESERVAS DE HOTELES QUE NO FORMEN PARTE DE UN TOUR ORGANIZADO  Anulaciones y Reembolsos:  

• Si una anulación se recibe hasta e incluyendo 30 días antes de la fecha de llegada a América del Sur, el depósito del viaje es reembolsable menos gastos administrativos.   
• Si una anulación se recibe 29-15 días antes de la fecha de llegada a América del Sur, el reembolso estará sujeto a una penalidad del 30% del costo total.   
• No se concederá reembolso alguno si la anulación se recibe con hasta o menos de 14 días antes de la fecha de llegada a América del Sur, en caso de nopresentación del(los) pasajero(s) o de presentarse la anulación durante la estadía.

TOURS CONTRATADOS  

Anulaciones y Reembolsos:  

• Anulaciones y solicitudes de reembolsos se deben enviar por escrito incluyendo toda la información pertinente y serán atendidas inmediatamente.   

Si una anulación se recibe hasta e incluyendo los 48 días antes de la fecha de llegada a América del Sur, el depósito del viaje será reembolsable íntegramente menos gastos administrativos 15% del valor del programa de viaje 

(a excepción de tickets aéreos en caso los tuviera, o ingresos especiales a Machu Picchu y tickets de tren cualquiera sea su ruta).   

• Si una anulación se recibe de 48 a 30 días antes de la fecha de llegada a América del Sur, el reembolso estará sujeto a una penalidad del 30% del precio contratado.   
• No se concederá reembolso alguno si la anulación se recibe con menos de 30 días antes de la fecha de llegada a América del Sur, en caso de no presentación del(los) pasajero(s) o en caso de una anulación durante el viaje.   
• Ciertos servicios se pueden interrumpir o pueden ser cancelados debido a condiciones climáticas, razones de fuerza mayor, disturbios, etc. u otras fuera del control de los hoteles, líneas aéreas, proveedores o de ANDINA TRAVEL CLUB o sus asociados. Ningún reembolso será otorgado como resultado de estas interrupciones o cancelaciones ajenas a nuestro control.    

Ciertos Hoteles tienen políticas más rigurosas de cancelación por lo que deberá guiarse de las políticas específicas que se le indiquen.   

NOTA: Ciertos proveedores tienen políticas más rigurosas de cancelación referente a grupos. Por lo tanto, en las reservaciones de grupo que excedan los 10 pasajeros , los proveedores se reservan el derecho de imponer una penalidad del 25% hasta 90 días antes de la fecha del viaje, y el 100% de penalidad por anulación hasta 48 días antes de la fecha de viaje.   

Durante el período de temporada alta , nuestra compañía se reserva el derecho de alterar las políticas de anulación si nuestros proveedores aplican diversas penalidades a aquellas enumeradas más arriba. (Siendo informado previamente el cliente de los periodos de temporada alta en las  que las condiciones de anulación  son diferentes)  

ALTA: JUNIO A OCTUBRE 

BAJA: NOVIEMBRE A MAYO 

MÉTODOS DE PAGO:  

A menos que se haya tratado un acuerdo especial por escrito, todos los servicios solicitados deben ser pagados por adelantado según se detalla más abajo. Los cheques personales no son aceptados. 

Con tarjeta de crédito  

• Pago electrónico con tarjeta Visa bajo la modalidad de Servidor Seguro y Verified by Visa. ( con el incremento correspondiente de 8% de comisión) Mediante transferencia bancaria  
• Enviar la transferencia a la orden de YASSER SILVA CHUY TERRY a nuestro banco (en dolares). Los gastos de transferencia desde el extranjero serán abonados por el ordenante, salvo que se especifique lo contrario. Nuestra empresa asume los gastos generados en nuestro país por la transferencia. 

Le agradeceremos enviarnos una copia de su transferencia por email: 

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RESPONSABILIDAD  

En todos los arreglos de viaje ANDINA TRAVEL CLUB actúa por cuenta y orden de nuestros clientes, organizando en su nombre los medios de transporte, alojamiento u otros servicios turísticos requeridos, por lo cual no asumimos la responsabilidad en caso de accidentes, pérdidas, demoras o interferencias con el tour por razones de fuerza mayor u otros acontecimientos que no involucran nuestra responsabilidad , especialmente con respecto a programas y horarios. 

Nuestra Empresa no se hace responsable por enfermedades, estado de gravidez o impedimentos físicos o mentales, que puedan poner en peligro la salud o la integridad del pasajero o terceros durante el desenvolvimiento del tour contratado o que implique limitación o impedimento para la prestación de nuestros servicios turísticos. Por tanto, la Empresa NO reconocerá reclamo o devolución alguna por los conceptos arriba mencionados, incluyendo los casos donde en condiciones normales no se manifiestan problema alguno. 

Así, solicitamos se nos informe previa a la contratación de nuestros servicios la existencia de alguna limitación de esta naturaleza, de modo de recomendar servicios específicos que contemplen los impedimentos existentes.  

Todos los pasajeros de países extranjeros deberán llevar obligatoriamente un seguro de asistencia médica en el Perú, el cual debe ser contratado en su país de origen. 

El envío de la transferencia es la aceptación de los términos y condiciones mencionadas. 

PROTECCIÓN DE DATOS DE CLIENTES

Conforme a la Ley N° 29733, Ley de Protección de Datos Personales y su Reglamento, otorgo mi consentimiento previo, libre, expreso, inequívoco e informado, para que  ANDINA TRIPS AND TRAVEL PERU SAC , en adelante “ANDINA TRAVEL CLUB”. pueda realizar el tratamiento de los datos personales y/o sensibles que proporciono. Dichos datos serán almacenados en el Banco de datos de Clientes, con las finalidades de registrar a los clientes y brindar todos los servicios relacionados con al programa de viaje, publicidad y prospección comercial, gestión económica y contable de clientes, cumplimiento de obligaciones dinerarias, gestión de listas de clientes y fines estadísticos, históricos o científicos. ANDINA TRAVEL CLUB declara que cuenta con los niveles de seguridad apropiados para el resguardo de la información conforme a las disposiciones de la Ley precitada. Asimismo, ambas empresas se obligan a guardar estricta confidencialidad acerca de los datos personales del titular del dato y almacenarlo en la base de datos anteriormente indicada, salvo las excepciones previstas en las normas aplicables.

Los datos personales proporcionados se conservarán durante un plazo de 15 años. Como usted podrá advertir, algunos de los servicios antes indicados son prestados por proveedores de servicios ubicados fuera del país, siendo que dicho tratamiento de datos personales se efectúa conforme a la normativa sobre protección de datos personales. ANDINA TRAVEL CLUB no revelará sus datos personales a ningún otro tercero con excepción a los antes indicados. Los datos suministrados por usted son esenciales para las finalidades antes indicadas. Usted podrá revocar su consentimiento o ejercer los derechos de acceso, rectificación, oposición o cancelación remitiendo una comunicación a la siguiente dirección:  [email protected] Si usted no está de acuerdo con los términos de nuestra Política de Protección de Datos no nos proporcione información personal y abandone este sitio Web. Para cualquier aclaración o duda, puede ponerse en contacto con nosotros mediante correo electrónico en la dirección  gerencia @andinatravelclub.com