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  Sylvia

  Asked on August 12th, 2025

  Do you have a place with departure 29 August?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025

    August departures are now closed for sale and Inca trail permits are sold out until 28 October. If you are okay to go with Quarry or Train option, we can check availability for the departures 04 Oct 2025 and 18 Oct 2025.
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  Sonia

  Asked on July 19th, 2025

  Need more info about the luggage during the Inca trail, do I need a backpack where I have all my stuff?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025

    While away from Cusco, the bulk of your luggage will be stored at your hotel. If you're hiking the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trail, the evening before you leave Cusco you'll receive a small duffle bag to carry your clothes in for the next four days (5kg maximum). Your team of porters will carry these bags for you, together with the food and equipment for the trail. You won't have access to these items until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group. A day bag that has easy access to water bottles (external side pockets) or a day pack with a built in hydration bladder is recommended. This bag only needs to be large enough to hold the few things you need during the day (hat, water, camera, snacks, rain jacket etc)
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  Kristin

  Asked on February 10th, 2025

  I would like to add some days to go to Sucre and the Saltdesert - do you have an option or a possibility to arrange this or do I have to look for myself

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2025

    We can certainly assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, but please note that this will only be provided at the starting and ending point hotels of your main tour. For day tours in Sucre and the Salt Desert, I recommend checking out Urban Adventures, as they offer great options for exploring these areas.
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  Renee

  Asked on November 27th, 2024

  I am a solo maturer traveller (63) and would prefer a room to myself. Is this an option for this tour? If so, what would an estimated cost be?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024

    A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 18 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. If you would like to have this added on please let us know at time of booking, the additional cost would be AUD $905.
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  Amelia

  Asked on November 13th, 2024

  Would this tour be suitable for people who are 63 and 66 years old?

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    Amelia

    Traveler•Written November 2024

    Can we have a price including transfers?
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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024

    The tour is suitable for a wide range of ages, and the physical difficulty is rated 4 out of 5. This means the tour involves some physical activity, so it's important to consider your comfort with walking and moderate physical exertion.
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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024

    We can provide you with a transfer quote, but please note that we do not handle flight bookings at Intrepid, so flights will need to be arranged from your end.
  
  
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  Martin

  Asked on August 10th, 2024

  What kind of luggage do we need ? Backpack ? Is the inka trail availabel?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2024

    Most travellers prefer to take a small to medium wheeled suitcase, which is a great size for the packing capacity in our private vehicles. Whatever you take, be mindful that you will need to be able to carry your own luggage, handle it at airports, take in/out of accommodation and perhaps even walk short distances. Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible. You'll also need a day pack/bag for activities and day trips. In terms of weight, airlines generally allow a maximum of 20kg for check in luggage. Inca Trail permits are sold on request basis only. Once deposit is paid and passport details provided, Intrepid will endeavor to secure a permit for you. If Inca Trail permits are unavailable by the time you book, you can opt to hike the Inca Quarry Trail instead. The Inca Trail closes in February to allow cleaning and restoration works. If the trek portion of your trip starts in February you will be automatically booked to hike the Inca Quarry Trail.
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  Caitlin

  Asked on May 9th, 2024

  I was wondering if the Inca trail is available, if so what is the luggage situation ? How much luggage can I have with me ? And what will I do with the luggage during the Inca trail ( if available) ? Is it possible to have a single room at the hotels ? And of course what is the price ?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024

    Unfortunately, 18 May departure for this departure is fully booked and we are unable to accept your request. The next available dates for this trip would be: 13 July 2024 - 02 spaces available, 20 July 2024 - 07 spaces available, 03 Aug 2024 - 09 spaces available. Please note that we are unable to guarantee a confirmed Inca trail permit prior until our local team secures a permit for you.
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  Julie

  Asked on April 22nd, 2023

  I am looking for a 4 weeks trip in a group to all over peru. I am 57 women .like to walk small hikes. 4-5 km slowly?. I will come to lima in the first week of july and would like to be taken care all my stay.

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2023

    There is a lot of walking and not very many included activities on this particular trip. If you want a more inclusive tour experience I would recommend our Comfort level trip Peruvian Pathways or our Premium Peru in Depth with Ica Valley trip instead, as a Premium level trip will offer the most inclusions.
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  Marina

  Asked on April 19th, 2023

  Is it possible to book rooms for 3 people?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2023

    Accommodation on our tours in twin share rooms; if booking in groups of 3, one of the travelers will be allocated a room with someone of the same gender. A single supplement is available From an extra $865 if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 18 (Homestay), where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability.
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    Marina

    Traveler•Written April 2023

    Do you offer any peru tours that accommodates 3 people in one room?
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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2023

    The physical rating for this trip would be, 4 out of 5.
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  Anna

  Asked on July 14th, 2022

  Hi, thanks. So when it says 'from....(price)' what extras should we expect please?

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    Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2022

    Hi Ruth,
    
    Thank you for your interest in our Peru Essentials tour by Intrepid Travel! You've made a great choice by choosing to visit Peru.
    
    We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
    
    There is no difference in trip cost regardless of whether you choose to do the Train, the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trek! Please refer to the website for the latest pricing and availability.
    
    Once you are ready to proceed with your booking, please click on "Book Now" on the left side of the page.
    
    Of course, if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us again via this chat.
    
    Kindest regards,
    Francesca
    
    Intrepid Travel
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    Anna

    Traveler•Written July 2022

    hi, we have a few questions! I hope you can help us! and I hope there are still spaces for those dates as they are the only dates we could go (so please advise us if the 17th SEptember tour is already full!)
    
    questions:
    1) on the 11 hour bus to Arequipa and the 11 hour bus from Arequipa to Cusco, are there toilets on the bus?
    2) on the bus from Desaguadero to La Paz on Day 20, are there toilets?
    3)is the Isla Ballestas day trip included in the price?
    4) is the motorboat to Puno on day 18 included?
    5) day 19 is the boat visit to Taquile Island included?
    (we are wondering because your advertised price was 'from 1789 dollars', and your quoted price is already £2360, which is considerably more)
    6) day 14 visit to Macchu PIchu - the last paragraph we don't quite understand - it says you go on the guided tour and then you can look around by yourself, and then you say that no walking around the site is permitted without a guide - we're just wondering what this means.
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