LAND OF THE INCAS, FAMILY ADVENTURE IN PERU

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1 LAND OF THE INCAS, FAMILY ADVENTURE IN PERU Ultimate family adventure holiday to Peru, Amazon & Machu Picchu Visit Cusco and it's fascinating mix of Inca and Spanish architecture Amazon Rainforest Jungle adventures and activities Walk on the famous Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with the family Boat trip and homestay on the islands on Lake Titicaca HOLIDAY CODE FPT Peru, Family, Multi-Activity, 12 Days 1 night homestay, 8 nights hotel, 2 nights lodge, 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 3 dinners, max group size: 16, 12 days multi-activity and sightseeing including inca trail walk, max altitude m

2 PAGE 2 VIEW DATES, PRICES & BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HERE Introduction This unique family adventure holiday in Peru combines all the essential main areas that you would wish to visit including the Amazon rainforest, Cusco, a day on the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. We start out in the Amazon rainforest where we take a motorised canoe to our jungle lodge to see the magical wildlife in this pristine environment. We then fly to Cusco and descend to the Sacred Valley of the Incas where, from our comfortable accommodation, we visit the traditional Indian market at Pisac, an alpaca and weaving farm, and we can try our hand at some painting some pottery. The following day we visit the pictureque saltpans at Maras and have a cookery class learning a traditional way of cooking under hote stones. The adventure continues with the classic 1-day Inca Trail hike up to the Sun Gate, where we have our first glimpse of Machu Picchu. (Note: If Inca Trail permits are not available at the time of booking, an alternative walk or activity is arranged). After a night in the colourful town of Aguas Calientes (with the chance to try out the hot springs), we make an early morning return to the 'Lost City of the Incas' - Machu Picchu - and spend the morning here with a specialist guide. In the afternoon, we take the famous train ride back to Cusco. We visit the impressive Inca ruins that surround the Andean city of Cusco, either on an optional horse-back ride, or on foot. It's then onto Lake Titicaca and a boat ride to the Uros Islands where we overnight in a homestay before flying home from Juliaca...phew! This is one of the best family adventure holidays in Peru - if you are going to do it, you might as well do it right! Is this holiday for you? Suitable for children from 8 yrs old This holiday is designed for families to experience some of the highlights and the distinct culture and Inca Ruins of Peru. The emphasis is on touring and sightseeing and making it fun for the family at the same time. The walking is on well-defined tracks, including some sections of ancient Inca trail - namely when we have our day on the Inca Trail. The activities at the Amazon lodge will include boat rides, canopy walks and short (1-2 hrs) jungle walks in this hot humid environment. All safety equipment is provided where necessary throughout. All activities are designed for beginners and can be done by all members of the family. The accommodation we use throughout the tour is comfortable in well-located hotels. This is with the exception of the 1 night at a homestay on Lake Titicaca. In order to see all these key sights, it is necessary to travel some distance during the holiday. With families in mind we make this as comfortable as possible, using 1 internal flight of between 1 and 1.5 hours duration, while road transfers are kept to a minimum and are generally short, we do have a long day mainly on the bus when we journey from Cusco to Puno. Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Meet at the Amazon Jungle Lodge. A single transfer from Puerto Maldonado Airport is provided. Arriving into Puerto Maldonado airport in the Peruvian Amazon we are met by a representative and transferred to our Amazon jungle lodge for the next 2 days. From Puerto Maldonado we have an exciting 30 mins boat journey down river to the lodge, we then have a 3km / 1hr 30 mins slow walk through the jungle, and then a 20min canoe ride to reach the lodge. This is the only way to access our lodge and it is a haven of pristine wilderness in a private ecological reserve. This trip is all part of the adventure. Depending on our arrival time and how we are feeling from

3 PAGE 3 our long journey we may be able to participate in a river cruise to get become acquainted with the area and the slow pace of life here. LODGE MEALS LD Day 2: Amazon Rainforest guided exploration by dugout canoe and walks. Visiting pristine Amazon rainforest is something that most people can only dream of. Our lodge is situated next to the Tambopata National Reserve where the river provides access to an uninhabited core in a vast 2.5 million acre wilderness, home to the Amazon's five top predators - Jaguar, Giant Otter, Black Caiman, Harpy Eagle and Anaconda. There is a selection of activities today that we can choose from. A highlight a journey in a traditional dugout canoe on the beautiful oxbow, Lake Sandoval. Here we may see blue & yellow macaws, giant river otters catching fish, and howler monkeys. We walk along the trails and learn about the forest. Our guides teach us about the flora and fauna in the Amazon and the conservation work in the reserve and we learn a lot about the magical Amazon rainforest. LODGE MEALS BLD Day 3: Morning jungle activities. Fly to Cusco. Transfer to Pisac, visit Alpaca and Llama wool farm. Depending on our flight times out of Puerto Maldonado we have some time for further activities this morning, before our journey back out from the lodge. The flight is approximately 45 mins. On arrival in Cusco we transfer into the Sacred Valley of the Incas and to the quaint town of Pisac. This afternoon we visit the Awana Kancha centre, whose aim it is to keep alive the traditional textile arts. The centre revolves around the Alpaca and Llama farm, and we get to see these funny animals and their young at the farm. The wool from the alpaca's is used in the weaving which in turn helps the local communities' livelihoods, and ensures the survival of the ancient traditions. As we are now at an altitude of 2900 metres, it is best to spend the rest of today taking it easy in order to acclimatise. We can try the local altitude remedy, coca tea. We overnight at a hotel in Pisac. MEALS B Day 4: Optional pottery painting in Urubamba, afternoon exploring Inca ruins of Pisac. After breakfast we have the option to drive to Urubamba and visit a pottery workshop. Here we paint a plate, mug or bowl with some of the local artisans. These will be fired and then delivered to our hotel later. We return to Pisac for lunch and a chance to explore the Inca ruins. These are situated on a hill above the village and receive relatively few tourists visit the site. The most impressive feature is the agricultural terracing of flagstones set into the terrace walls. There are great views of the Urubamba Valley and jungle. After spending some time here we return to Pisac where there is time to look around the market streets. Weavings and hand-painted pottery are amongst the most colourful handicrafts. We have a second night in Pisac. MEALS BL Day 5: Learn to cook Pachamanca, visit Chinchero ruins and salt-pans. Transfer to Ollantaytambo. This morning we transfer to Chinchero. Another colourful town with many weavers, artisans and archaeological sites. The town is surrounded by green fields and the snow capped mountains of the sacred valley. We visit the spectacular working salt pans of Maras before heading to Ollantaytambo where we enjoy a cooking lesson on how to make a Pachamanca. This is a traditional Peruvian dish made with a special old technique. Stone are heated

4 PAGE 4 over a fire and then the meat is placed on top, and then it is covered with grass and earth! Whilst the Pachamanca is cooking in the hot stones we visit an organic farm, coffee roasting factory and cane alcohol distillery. After lunch we check into our hotel in Ollantaytambo and can explorer this interesting Inca town. MEALS BL Day 6: Day walk on the Inca Trail from km104 to Machu Picchu. Drive to Aguas Calientes. We catch the early morning train from Ollantaytambo beside the now torrential Urubamba River to km104. Here, we start our hike along the Royal Inca Trail. Whilst walking all we will carry is a daypack and our overnight luggage will be transferred to our hotel in Aguas Calientes (now also known as 'Pueblo Machu Picchu') to await our arrival. An initial hot ascent is rewarded by the arrival at Winay Wayna, a beautiful Inca ruin full of swallows and orchids. A contour path through the fascinating cloud forest leads to Inti Puncu (the Gateway of the Sun) and our first glimpse of Machu Picchu. Walking downhill, we pass through the ruins and catch a bus down to our hotel in the colourful town of Aguas Calientes. Anyone without a permit for the Inca trail or anyone who does not wish to make the hike up to Inti Punti from km104, will remain on the train to Aguas Calientes, check into the hotel, and then there are a number of options we can choose from. We can walk to the Mandor waterfall, or we can relax in the local hot springs and explore the market town of Aguas Calientes. If you are not walking the Inca Trail you can also visit Machu Picchu on this day, and you will need to pre-purchase the tickets. MEALS BL Day 7: Day exploring Machu Picchu. Transfer to Cusco. After an early breakfast we take the bus back up to Machu Picchu,. A local guide will give us the 'tour' of Machu Picchu and we will also have enough time to go exploring on our own. You are free to do whatever you like, providing you get back down on time to catch the afternoon train back to the Sacred Valley, where we meet our bus for the transfer to Cusco. The heart of Cusco is quite small and easy to get around on foot. Every small street or alley-way that we enter and every corner that we turn, brings another surprise, in the form of superbly constructed Incaic walls or the rather more architecturally extravagant Spanish Colonial churches and palaces. The city was once capital of the extensive Inca Empire and since that time has seen many changes since Pizarro took control in This evening, we have the opportunity to relax in one of Cusco's excellent restaurants. MEALS B Day 8: Visit the Inca sites of the Cusco Valley, Tambo Machay, Quenko and Sacayhuaman. Optional horse ride. Today we visit the major Inca sites of the Cusco Valley. Including Tambo Machay, Quenko and Sacsayhuaman with its incredible stone walls. We have an optional horse-back ride in the nearby countryside. In the afternoon we may have some time to relax and Cusco. MEALS BL Day 9: Transfer to Puno on the shores of Lake Titicaca.

5 PAGE 5 We leave the sacred valley today and take the tourist bus to Puno. The drive time is around 5-6 hours, but we make a full day of this journey with several stops at interesting sites and view points making it about a 10 hour day. Puno is situated on the shores of Lake Titicaca, which is the next point of our Peruvian Adventure! Puno has great shopping, and depending on our arrival time we have a chance to explore before dinner. MEALS BL Day 10: Boat trip on Lake Titicaca, visit the reed islands of Uros. Overnight with family on Amantani Island. Forming part of the border between Peru and Bolivia, the sacred lake of the Incas, Lake Titicaca is at an elevation of 3830 metres. Here the god Viracocha rose and created the sun, moon, stars and the first people. It is the largest navigable lake in the world and is renown for its azure blue beauty. There are several islands in the lake, the most important on the Bolivian side being Isla del Sol which was home of the Inca god Inti. In Peru the 'floating' Uros Islands which are man-made from reeds, are home to a pre-incan people who live a simple traditional life. We board our motor boat launch for a fascinating visit to the floating islands of the Uros Indians. Our guide fully explains the local history, traditions and agricultural methods as we visit the amazing floating reed islands of the Uros. We arrive at the island of Amantani for lunch. Here we stay with local families in a community-based project. We are allocated rooms in family houses and this is a unique chance to truly understand the lives of these proud people and experience how they live. We may wish to walk to the hill above the village to witness an amazing sunset over the lake. Whilst the accommodation is fairly basic, the experience of staying with a family is truly amazing and a great chance for a unique cultural exchange. HOMESTAY MEALS BLD Day 11: Visit Taquile Island, visiting male knitters. Boat to Puno. This morning we take the boat back to Puno, visiting Taquile Island on the way. The locals here, the Taquilenos are known for their fine handwoven textiles and clothing. Knitting is done exclusively by males, starting at the age of eight years old. The women make the yarn and weave. We then continue to Puno and check back into our hotel. In the evening we can enjoy a 'farewell' dinner taken in one of Puno's excellent restaurants. MEALS BL Day 12: Departure day. A single transfer to Juliaca Airport is provided (via Sillustani ruins). After breakfast we depart Puno on a single timed transfer to the airport. En route to Juliaca we stop at the pre-inca burial ground at Sillustani for a quick visit. KE Land Only package services end at the airport. MEALS B Extend Your Holiday Extensions When booking your holiday, you will be able to 'add an extension option'. Once we have received your booking we will contact you to discuss additional services required for the extension and to take any additional deposit.

6 PAGE 6 Galapagos Islands Extension The Galapagos Islands are said to be the crown jewels of the natural world. These paradise islands have a mythological status following Charles Darwin s visit in Blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, albatross, giant tortoises, seals,turtles, dinosaur-like marine and land iguanas are just a few of the species you will encounter. Part of the magic of the Galapagos is getting up close to the wildlife that has lost all fear of man. Please call us for an accurate quote for your departure. Galapagos Islands Extension 5 days From 2635 per person Holiday Information What's Included A professional English-speaking local leader Airport transfers (on group arrival and departure days) All land transport involved in the itinerary All accommodation as described Meals as described in the Meal Plan Excursions as per the itinerary Guided tour of Machu Picchu Entrance fees at Machu Picchu Inca Trail Permits What's Not Included Travel insurance Tips for local guides and trek staff Airport departure taxes Some meals as detailed in the Meal Plan Optional activities (pottery and horse-riding) Miscellaneous personal expenses - drinks and souvenirs etc. Meal Plan Where there is a wide range of dining options it is sensible to leave this choice to you. While staying in Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Aguas Calientes and Puno dinner is not included in the holiday price. There is a total of 8 dinners and 2 lunches which are not included in the holiday price. You should budget $20 - $35 dollars per meal per person (including wine and/or soft drinks).

7 PAGE 7 Food The food on this holiday will be varied and tasty. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, porridge, pancakes or omelette with plenty of toast and home-made jam. Lunch is usually a picnic - fresh fruit, salad and bread, cheeses, cold meats, avocado and plenty to drink. Our evening meals will be a mix of local dishes and European style. In Cusco, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes there is a wide range of restaurants and cafes to chose from, serving local and international cuisine. Water is provided on the trip for all the activities. When in hotels, airports and towns it is not provided. Bringing a water treatment system/purification/filter bottles with you avoids buying water in plastic bottles. For further details see: Travellers Against Plastic Joining Arrangements & Transfers A transfer from Puerto Maldonado Airport to the jungle lodge is provided for all clients arriving around lunchtime ( ) on Day 1 of the Land Only itinerary. On the last day of the Land Only itinerary, there will be a single transfer back to Juliaca Airport timed to meet the check in for the flight departing at lunchtime. On the return leg only - If your flight schedules do not fit with this singled timed airport transfer we can provide private transfers at an additional cost. Taxis are also readily available. Hotel contact details and an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation. Accommodation The group will have a total of 2 nights a jungle lodge in the Amazon Rainforest, 2 nights in a comfortable Tourist class hotel in Pisac, 1 night in a hotel in Ollantaytambo and 1 night in a hotel in Aguas Calientes, 2 nights in a hotel in Cusco, 2 nights in a hotel in Puno and 1 night in a homestay on Lake Titicaca. All accommodation is ensuite except for the homestay. During the homestay we will overnight with local families in a community-based project, where we may use twin or triple share rooms. These are simple, minimal rooms in the houses of the people of this village. Bathroom facilities are shared here at the homestay. In the hotels children of 11yrs and under will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3 or a double with an extendable couch for a family of 4. Children over 12 yrs will share with parents in a triple for a family of 3, or have 2 rooms for a family of 4. We will do everything to ensure that you are happy with your rooming allocation. Additional nights are available at the beginning and end of the holiday. Details of your first night's hotel together with an emergency number will be provided with your booking confirmation. Group Leader & Support Staff For each section of this holiday you will have an expert local guide. In total you will have 4 different guides/leaders to ensure that your holiday runs smoothly and that you have a high level of service and knowledge in each area. So when in the Amazon you will have a local guide to this area, in Cusco/the Scared Valley/Machu Picchu a expert guide for this area, on the tourist bus to Puno another guide and then when in Puno/Lake Titicaca your final guide. Altitude This holiday involves going to high altitude. During the course of your trip you will reach altitudes in excess of 3500 metres. This is not something that you should worry about; the human body is quite capable of adapting to a very wide range of altitudes, but it is important that we follow some simple rules in order to acclimatise successfully.

8 PAGE 8 Before coming on this holiday you should read the advice on trekking at high altitude. You can also talk to one of our trekking experts if you have any concerns about altitude. On this trip we carry a portable altitude chamber (PAC-bag) and/or bottled oxygen for use in emergencies. Park Fees & Permits The cost of your 1 day Inca Trail permit is included in the holiday price. Please note that the Peruvian Authorities strictly limit the amount of Inca Trail Permits issued for each day and that permits are issued on a first come, first served basis. The permits are only issued against a name and a passport number. Once issued they cannot be amended, cancelled or transferred. In order to ensure your place on the Inca Trail, KE will purchase your permit as soon as you make your booking if the holiday is guaranteed. To cover this you will asked to pay an additional deposit at the time of booking. Once the trip is guaranteed to run, the cost of your Inca Trail permit cannot be refunded (unless we cancel the trip). Please note that if there are no permits left for the day walk on the Inca Trail, then you will be taken on an alternative walk on that day. The alternative walk is scenic and has many brilliant view points and is a lot less touristy. Spending Money Approximately $600 per family (based on a family of 4, mum, dad and 2 kids) should be sufficient to cover your personal spending requirements. This amount should also cover tips for drivers, trek crew and local guides. There is no need to obtain local currency (Nuevos Soles) before you travel as sterling, Euros and US dollars are easily exchanged in Cusco. You can also use your credit or debit card to get cash from ATM machines in Cusco. If you intend to bring your travel money with you, we recommend that you take this in the form of US dollars in cash. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: Please note that these prices are correct at time of writing, but are subject to change without warning. All prices are in USD. Optional activities taken outside the KE holiday are at your own risk. Horse-ride: $20 per person Pottery painting: $40 per person Machu Picchu Visit (option for day 6 if Inca Trail permits sold out): $60 per adult, $35 per child Bus to Machu Picchu (option of day 6 if Inca Trail permits sold out): $20 per adult, $10 per child Guidance On Tipping Tipping is common in Peru, however you must remember that it is voluntary, and how much you give depends on how you feel about the service you have received. Airport baggage carriers are the only exception and here tipping is compulsory as these people are unwaged and make a living by carrying your luggage. The general rule is 1 sol (16p) per bag. For hotel staff, tipping is not expected, but is welcome - for hotel porters, 1 sol per bag carried. As with most countries is usual to tip in restaurants, between 5-15% for adequate to excellent service is usual. Specialist guides or tour conductors (i.e. on sightseeing tours) $10 - $15 per day (from the group). Drivers, sols per day from the group is sufficient. Please note that drivers of standard taxis do not usually expect a tip. You will also want to tip your guide and we recommend you do this as a group with each family contributing $40 - $60. Beat The Jet Lag Our holidays are normally designed with minimal 'down time' at the start of the trip, but having a day or two at the beginning will have the additional benefit of allowing you time to get over the stress of a long journey or travelling

9 PAGE 9 across time zones, leaving you refreshed and ready for your holiday. We can easily arrange for you to have additional nights and airport transfers. Free KE Gift We give you a free gift as a way to thank all our clients who book a KE holiday. Choose from KE T-shirts, buffs, KE trek bags* (where available) plus many more. Alternatively you can choose to make a 10 donation to the Juniper Trust Charity. You can make your selection in your My KE account after booking. * A free KE trek bag is available on this holiday. Delivery outside of the UK will be charged. Baggage Allowance For this holiday you should take one piece of luggage and a daypack. It is easier for transfers to have a soft bag on this holiday, but not essential if you prefer luggage with wheels. For the jungle/amazon few days you will can only take 10kg per person of luggage. On arrival in Puerto Maldonado you will be issued with a duffel bag to pack your 10kg in. The rest of your luggage stays in a secure office in Puerto Maldonado. For international flights please check your baggage allowance with your airline. Group Size & Holiday Status For each holiday there is a minimum number of participants required to enable it to go ahead. Once the minimum number is reached, the trip status will change from 'Available' to 'Guaranteed to run'. You can check the trip status for each departure in Dates and Prices table. Other than in exceptional circumstances, we will not cancel a trip once it has achieved this guaranteed to run status and so you are free to proceed with your international flight booking and other travel arrangements. Recommended Outdoor Retailers Many of the Equipment items listed above are available from Cotswold Outdoor - our 'Official Recommended Outdoor Retailer'. When you book a holiday with KE you will receive 15% discount voucher from Cotswold Outdoor and other retailers. >> Find out more General Information Passport & Visas A passport with 6 months remaining validity at the end of your stay is generally required for visits to countries outside the EU. The information that we provide is for UK passport holders. Please check the relevant embassy or consulate for other nationalities. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct travel documents and visas for your holiday. Visa requirements and charges are subject to change without notice. If you are travelling outside the EU you should have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for each country that you visit. Visa Peru UK and USA passport holders do not require a visa for short stays. When passing through immigration you will need to request a copy of your TAM Migration form. You will need to retain this document and keep it safe, as you will be asked to produce it before you depart Peru.

10 PAGE 10 Transit Via USA Or Canada IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE TRANSITING THROUGH THE USA You will require an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), and you must get this before boarding any US-bound aircraft or ship, or entering on a land border. The fee is USD$14 and you should apply for it at With the ESTA complete, the majority of British Citizen passport holders can enter the US under the Visa Waiver Programme, VWP. As of 1st April 2016 you will be required to have a passport with an intergrated chip. Note that if you have travelled to Iraq, Syria, Iran or Sudan in the last 5yrs you will have to apply for a visa rather than the Visa Waiver Programme. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE TRANSITING THROUGH CANADA As of 2016, all citizens (except for USA citizens) will require an eta (Electronic Travel Authorisation), and you must get this before boarding any Canada-bound aircraft or ship, or entering on a land border. The fee is CAD$7 and you should apply for it at Passport Copy (Under 12yrs) For this holiday we require a scanned copy of the main pages of the passport of children under 12yrs. Please supply this when booking. This is to allow a child 104km Inca permit to be purchased. Health & Vaccinations You should contact your doctor or travel clinic to check whether you specific require any vaccinations or other preventive measures. You should be up to date with routine courses and boosters as recommended in the UK e.g. diphtheria-tetanus-polio and measles-mumps-rubella), along with hepatitis A and typhoid. Malarial prophylaxis are required. There is risk of yellow fever and you must carry a current vaccination certificate. On holidays to more remote areas you should also have a dentist check up. A good online resource is Travel Health Pro. Zika virus has been confirmed as active in this country. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites. The mosquitoes that transmit ZIKV are unlikely to be found above 2,000m altitude. For more information, visit the website of the National Travel Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) at Dengue fever is a known risk in places visited. It is a tropical viral disease spread by daytime biting mosquitoes. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available and therefore the best form of prevention is to avoid being bitten. We recommend you take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Currency The unit of currency in Peru is the Nuevos Soles. Electricity Supply & Plug We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items at:

11 PAGE 11 Travel Aware As a reputable tour operator, KE supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Offices' Travel Aware campaign to enable British citizens to prepare for their journeys overseas. The 'Travel Aware' website provides a single, authoritative source of advice for all kinds of travellers and we recommend that prior to travel, all KE clients visit the official UK Government website at travelaware.campaign.gov.uk and read the FCO Travel Advice for their chosen destination. North Americans can also check out the U.S. Department of State website: for essential travel advice and tips. KE treat the safety and security of all clients as the most important aspect of any trip we organise. We would not run any trip that we did not consider reasonably safe. Should the FCO advise against travel for any reason, we will contact everyone booked to travel to discuss the situation. We receive regular updates direct from the FCO and are in constant touch with our contacts on the ground. If you have any questions about government travel advice, please call our office. Climate The climate of the Andean valleys which corresponds to the region between 3000 and 4000 metres is characterised by hot wet summers and cool dry winters. The Southern Hemisphere winter season in the Andes runs roughly from April through to October and this is the optimum period to visit this part of Peru. At this time we can expect the days to be warm and generally sunny, with temperatures between 12 and 20 C. Above c. 3500m. during this season, the night-time temperatures will fall below freezing. Maps ITMB - Cusco Region. 1:110,000 A detailed road map of the region around Cusco including Machu Picchu, Includes a street plan of central Cuzco. Elevation tinting and contours at 100m intervals represent the general relief, with spot heights for many peaks. The Inca Trail region is shown in an inset at 1:50,000, highlighting the trail. There is also a small, street plan of Aguas Calientes and an annotated plan of the Machu Picchu ruins. Flight Information Flight Inclusive Or Land Only? On our website we display a UK Flight inclusive package price and Land only package price for the majority of our holidays. Flight Inclusive Notes The FLIGHT INCLUSIVE dates and prices are based on UK flights from London (Heathrow) to Puerto Maldonado, via Lima with Iberia/ LATAM. Outbound flights will depart the UK in the evening, arriving the following day (day 1 of the itinerary). Return flights will depart Juliaca airport around lunchtime of the last day of the itinerary, arriving in the UK in the mid afternoon of the following day. Regional departures and/or alternative carriers are available on request. Please be aware that there are often only a limited number of seats available at the advertised price. To avoid paying flight supplements, we recommend that you book as early as possible, especially during peak times. If we are unable to secure seats at the price shown, or you have requested regional departures, we will contact you with an alternative quote. Please note that you may be asked to pay for your flights in advance of your final holiday balance. If you book a package including flights with KE you will benefit from full financial protection.

12 PAGE 12 Land Only Notes The LAND ONLY dates and prices are for the itinerary, joining in Puerto Maldonado, Amazon, Peru. For clients making their own flight arrangements, Puerto Maldonado airport is the most convenient for transfers to the group hotel. The holiday departs from Juliaca airport. Please refer to the 'Joining arrangements & transfers' for further details. Internal flights from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco are included in the main holiday price. Flights SHOULD NOT be booked until you have received your booking confirmation and the departure is showing 'Guaranteed to Run' or 'Limited'. Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Why Choose KE Adventure Travel? Experience KE has 34 years experience of adventure travel worldwide. All of our holidays are accompanied by an experienced leader, some of whom have worked with KE groups for many years. Many are professional guides and instructors with an unrivalled knowledge of the areas in which they work. In many parts of the world, we recruit local guides with appropriate training and experience. In addition to having the technical skills to ensure your safety, KE expects its leaders to be active members of the group. A leader should be fun to travel with and ready to share with you their enthusiasm for adventure travel and their knowledge of the area. Alongside the group leader, there will be a local support crew, which could be just a driver, or a complete team of guides, drivers, porters, muleherders and cooks. The hard work of our support crews, along with the fascinating insight they can offer into their local culture, is integral to providing you with the very best adventure travel experience. The team of KE office staff is amongst the most experienced in the business, with the proven ability to set up and operate a worldwide programme of adventures. Every one has adventure travel at heart and joins at least one trip a year. It is this depth of experience that makes KE stand out from other adventure travel operators. When you contact KE, by phone or , or visit our office, you will find the help and advice you need, from someone who has actually done the trip and can give you the benefit of their first-hand experience. KE can guarantee the very best in trek support, excellent food, a good standard of hotel and camp accommodation, plus the back up of one of the most respected companies in the business. Client satisfaction is at the top of our agenda and almost 50% of our bookings each year come from repeat business. If you are looking for adventure then look no further than KE. RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AND AWARDS Responsible Tourism has always fitted naturally with KEs travel ethic. It is important to us that our clients are not the only beneficiaries of the travel experience, but that we share a two-way relationship with the areas that we visit. We make sure that our local staff are well treated and well paid, we respect indigenous cultures, take care to protect the environment and make the most of every opportunity to make a positive contribution wherever we travel. In addition to holding an AITO 5-star Sustainable Tourism rating, we are recipients of AITO s Achievement in Sustainable Tourism Award in recognition of the work carried out over the past 20 years, giving back to the communities and areas we visit. We have been awarded Highly Commended status in the Best Tour Operator category of the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards, and were named Best Trekking Operator on Earth by National Geographic Magazine, whose criteria included commitment to responsible tourism.

13 PAGE 13 We continue to travel responsibly, and more information on our policy, practice, and specific projects can be found at and on the website of our partner charity the Juniper Trust: KEs Mountain Code is issued to our staff, trek leaders and overseas agents, and we recommend it to our clients, too! Your Complete Financial Protection KE Adventure Travel is a fully licensed and bonded tour operator. We are a member of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO), bonded with the CAA (ATOL 2808) and ABTA licensed (W4341). You can book your trip with KE Adventure Travel in complete confidence that all monies you pay for a trip are fully protected. BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY Making a Booking The easiest way to make your booking is online. You will need to pay a deposit at the time of booking. This is normally 200 but for some holidays with special permit fees or internal flights, this may be more. The amount of deposit required for an individual holiday is given on the dates and prices page of the holiday. Late bookings will require full payment. We cannot confirm any booking until we receive your fully completed booking form. Adventure Travel Insurance IMPORTANT - It is a condition of joining any of our trips that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). We also strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance, as all deposits paid are non-refundable. Please ensure that your insurer is aware of your KE Adventure itinerary and can agree to cover the activities being undertaken. You will then need to advise us of your policy details and complete an Insurance Declaration Form. CAMPBELL IRVINE DIRECT travel insurance is available to EU residents and will cover the majority of KE Adventure holidays. It has been designed to provide cover for activities normally excluded by other insurers such as trekking, mountain biking and climbing. Please note that certain activities may attract a higher premium. In addition Campbell Irvine Direct cannot provide cover for KE climbing trips above 6000m. Cover for these can be obtained through either the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) or Snowcard. TRAVELEX is a USA based insurer offering travel insurance, which can be used by US citizens and US residents only. KE recommends the "Travelex Select" package for our holidays. If your holiday involves using mountaineering equipment (ropes, harness or crampons), for climbing or glacial travel, you should consider the "Adventure Plus Pak" optional upgrade on the Travelex Select Plan. Please refer to the 'Description of Coverage' for a summary of the terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations of the applicable Protection Plan. This policy will also cover KE climbing trips above 6000m. We hope that this trip notes has answered most of your questions. Please feel free to contact us and speak to one of our experts.

14 PAGE 14 Equipment List Please try to keep the weight of your baggage to a minimum. See the baggage allowance section for further details. You Should Bring The Following Items: Hiking boots/sturdy shoes Trainers/Sandals Lightweight thermal or fleece gloves Socks Trekking trousers Shorts Underwear Shirts or T-shirts (short & long sleeved* - wicking ones are good) Fleece or warm jumper Fleece jacket or down jacket Waterproof jacket Waterproof over-trousers Sunhat with wide brim Warm hat Sunglasses Water bottles 1 Litre (x2) Water treatment ** Small towel Swimwear Daypack litres (Depending on how much of the kids stuff you will be carrying) Selection of dry bags (to keep trek bag/rucksack contents dry) Headtorch and spare batteries Washbag and toiletries Antibacterial handwash High factor sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.) Basic First Aid Kit including the following: antiseptic cream, throat lozenges, diarrhoea treatment (Imodium), painkillers, plasters, blister treatment, insect repellent, and re-hydration salts (Dioralite). Glucose tablets and multi-vitamin tablets are also a good idea

15 PAGE 15 The Following Items Are Optional: Trekking poles (these must have rubber tips) Binoculars Camera Pen-knife (note: always pack sharp objects in hold baggage) Repair kit (eg. needle, thread, duct tape) Toys / games / books etc. NoteS: **Long sleeved shirts and trousers are good for when in the rainforest to guard against insects and branches. *Bringing a water treatment system/purification with you avoids buying water in plastic bottles. For further details see: Travellers Against Plastic Water is provided on the trip on all the activities. When in hotels, airports and towns it is not provided. Laundry can be done at most places, but not the Amazon Lodge. Please note: This document was downloaded on 25 Jul 2018, and the trip is subject to change.