{"id":411,"date":"2025-10-31T21:11:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T21:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apurimacadventures.com\/?page_id=411"},"modified":"2026-01-22T16:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T16:18:24","slug":"sobre-nosotros","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apurimacadventures.com\/es\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Nosotros"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"411\" class=\"elementor elementor-411\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08fadc6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08fadc6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b1bc66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b1bc66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ABOUT US<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6648a9e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6648a9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8620c99 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8620c99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06f51b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06f51b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Our Company \u2013 Apurimac Adventures Peru\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b06f843 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b06f843\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3f4fca elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3f4fca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Apurimac adventures is a locally-owned tour operator based in Cusco, Per\u00fa. Our founder, Juan Covarrubias Ccaihuari, is a Quechua from Choquequirao, so Choquequirao is our stomping ground! His ancestral family has lived in these mountains for over 150 years \u2013 long before Hiram Bingham arrived for the first time in 1909. When Juan was young, his family still owned the archeological site. He and his cousins played soccer on the plaza and explored the unexcavated city for fun. You won\u2019t find a more knowledgeable guide for Choquequirao in all of Peru! Though the Peruvian government now owns the site, his extended family still populates the extent of this trail, and you can share some chicha and cuy with his relatives if you are brave (must be arranged in advance)!<\/p><p>Juan has a great love for his country \u2013 the stunning mountains, the rich culture, and the fascinating archeological sites. This led him to pursue a career in guiding so he could share this love with others, and he received his professional license in 2009. After working many years for other companies where he learned the ins and outs of running tours throughout Peru, he decided starting his own company would give him the freedom he needed to set the highest standards possible. This includes the highest quality equipment, ample and delicious food prepared by trained chefs, all-inclusive costs so there are no surprises, English-speaking guides, hand-picked and highly trained employees, and private, flexible tours that are designed to get you off the beaten path. Our goal is to give you the experience of a lifetime in Peru!<\/p><p>As local natives, we know the Inca trails like the backs of our hands and are passionate about protecting our natural and most treasured resources. To encourage other companies to be more conscientious, we try to lead by example \u2013 giving excellent customer service while still conserving and protecting the environment.<\/p><p>Apurimac Adventures is devoted to promoting the welfare of the indigenous peoples of the region. We give our staff a generous wage to help them make a better life for themselves and their families. We are also actively engaged in designing and implementing development projects benefitting the communities along our trekking trails. You are welcome to add a volunteer day to your trek at no extra cost! Booking your Peruvian adventure with Apurimac Adventures will maximize the benefits to the region and people where you are trekking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8f4f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b8f4f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Equipment \u2013 Apurimac Adventures Peru\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e5217 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39e5217\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2f53db elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2f53db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"u41478-18\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41478\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-content-guid=\"u41478-18_content\"><p id=\"u41478-2\">Apurimac Adventures Peru is known for providing the best comfort for your trekking expeditions.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul id=\"u41478-13\" class=\"list0 nls-None\"><li id=\"u41478-4\">Our tents are 4-season, 3-person tents. Keeping your comfort in mind, each tent is used for 2 people, allowing more room for your personal packs.<\/li><li id=\"u41478-6\">We provide each person with a thermarest air mattress for comfort and a restful sleep.<\/li><li id=\"u41478-8\">We provide a personal duffle bag for the gear you wish transported by mule. This allows you to hike with just your day pack.<\/li><li id=\"u41478-10\">Our dining and cooking tents are fully equipped with table and chairs for camp meals.<\/li><li id=\"u41478-12\">Horsemen and mules will carry cooking supplies, camping equipment, and your duffle bags.<\/li><\/ul><ul id=\"u41478-16\" class=\"list0 nls-None\"><li id=\"u41478-15\">An additional mule can be arranged for emergency assistance.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"ppu41583-4\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"pu41583-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"u41583-4\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41583\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-leftadjustmentdoneby=\"pu41583-4\" data-content-guid=\"u41583-4_content\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><strong>TENTS:<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"u41543-29\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41543\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-leftadjustmentdoneby=\"pu41583-4\" data-content-guid=\"u41543-29_content\"><p id=\"u41543-2\">Doite Kailas<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"u41543-4\"><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"u41543-7\">Professional 3-person tents with full skirt, duralumin rods which reduce their total weight and increase resistance to strong winds, 4-season.<\/p><ul id=\"u41543-27\" class=\"list0 nls-None\"><li id=\"u41543-11\"><span id=\"u41543-9\">Cover:<\/span>\u00a0Polyester Ripstop 210T \/ 68D.<\/li><li id=\"u41543-14\"><span id=\"u41543-12\">Inner Tent:<\/span>\u00a0Rip-Stop 210T \/ 68D Polyester.<\/li><li id=\"u41543-17\"><span id=\"u41543-15\">Floor:<\/span>\u00a0Nylon 210T \/ 70D.<\/li><li id=\"u41543-20\"><span id=\"u41543-18\">Rods:<\/span>\u00a0Duraluminio<\/li><li id=\"u41543-23\"><span id=\"u41543-21\">Waterproof:\u00a0<\/span>5,000 mm<\/li><li id=\"u41543-26\"><span id=\"u41543-24\">Weight approx:<\/span>\u00a04.2 Kg.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-818cc5b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"818cc5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db6da0b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"db6da0b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47de9bc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47de9bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d08f3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71d08f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"u41577-2\"><strong>Pro Aconcagua<\/strong><\/h4><p id=\"u41577-4\"><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"u41577-7\">Professional tent for 3 people with full skirt, duralumin rods, reduce their total weight and increase resistance to strong winds.<\/p><p id=\"u41577-10\">Tent for use in mountain conditions. Easy to assemble and spaces with full ventilation regulation even completely closing it.<\/p><p id=\"u41577-13\">Ideal for extreme climates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-704f93c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"704f93c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f4158 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31f4158\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e898335 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e898335\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f9d99b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f9d99b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"u41616-2\"><strong>Thern -a- Rest ProLite Mattress<\/strong><\/h4><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul id=\"u41616-18\" class=\"list0 nls-None\"><li id=\"u41616-5\"><span id=\"u41616-3\">Lighter:\u00a0<\/span>Atmos Foam reduces weight by nearly 10%<\/li><li id=\"u41616-8\"><span id=\"u41616-6\">Four-Season Warmth:<\/span>\u00a0Thick, patent-pending diagonal-cut foam offers efficient year-round<\/li><li id=\"u41616-11\"><span id=\"u41616-9\">Ultra-Compact:<\/span>\u00a0Atmos Foam boosts compressibility for easy packing.<\/li><li id=\"u41616-14\"><span id=\"u41616-12\">Self-Inflating:<\/span>\u00a0Expanding foam core self-inflates; top off with just a few breaths for personalizedfirmness.<\/li><li id=\"u41616-17\"><span id=\"u41616-15\">R-Value:<\/span>\u00a03.4<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1690a74 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1690a74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5540ed1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5540ed1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-553c462 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"553c462\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"u41636-2\"><strong>SLEEPING BAG<\/strong><\/h4><p>\u00a0<\/p><p id=\"u41636-4\"><strong>DESCRIPTION:<\/strong><\/p><ul id=\"u41636-16\" class=\"list0 nls-None\"><li id=\"u41636-7\">The backpacking sleeping bag is very compact and easy to put back in the bag. you can throw it in your duffle when travelling. The hiking sleeping bag is lightweight and great for winter, spring and fall weather.<\/li><li id=\"u41636-9\">The lightweight sleeping bag comfortably fits most campers up to 7 feet tall, The sleeping bags would be the best gifts to your sister or your friend.<\/li><li id=\"u41636-11\">You can use these sleeping bags while staying in a rustic cabin and needed to sleep with your youngest daughter\/son. The Sleeping bag can be combined into a double sleeping bag with a left sleeping bag[Orange\/Grey (Left)] and a right sleeping bag[Orange\/Grey (Left)].<\/li><li id=\"u41636-13\">The backpack sleeping bag is durably constructed of a polyester cover with soft cotton liner, stuffed with cotton insulation to keep you comfortable to -10~15 Degrees Celsius.<\/li><li id=\"u41636-15\">The camping sleeping bag is completely machine washable. This sleep bag is full of features to keep you warm and comfortable.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2fbc8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d2fbc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f50c3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d4f50c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e706e48 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e706e48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 id=\"u41656-2\"><strong>WALKING POLES FOR TREKKING<\/strong><\/h4><p id=\"u41656-4\">BLACK DIAMOND Trail Back Trekking Poles<\/p><p id=\"u41656-7\"><span id=\"u41656-5\">Size:\u00a0<\/span>63.5-140cm<\/p><ul id=\"u41656-17\" class=\"list0 nls-None\"><li id=\"u41656-10\">Rubber grip with Rib pattern to reduce vibration<\/li><li id=\"u41656-12\">Vari-width nylon webbing strap with woven lining for increased comfort<\/li><li id=\"u41656-14\">Non-slip EVA foam grip extensi\u00f3n<\/li><li id=\"u41656-16\">Doubl\u00e9 FlickLocks.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452ed76 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"452ed76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760ac72 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"760ac72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa25540 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa25540\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our food on the Treks \u2013 Apurimac Adventures Peru\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2ab98b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2ab98b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fb7169 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fb7169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"u41681-5\" class=\"list0 nls-None\"><li>Apurimac Adventures has highly trained staff of Master Cooks.<\/li><li>Our meals are prepared with locally grown organic foods.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Our meals are prepared with locally grown organic foods, You\u2019ll be surprised of the excellent high-energy meals served during\u00a0 the treks ; this does not mean you should eat voraciously. Trekking at this altitude is very tricky and can affect your body in many ways, including your digestive system.<\/p><p>We include all meals and snacks for every single trek until the last lunch on the trek then breakfast at your hotel if you take treks ending in Machupicchu\u00a0 (after your tour of Machu Picchu). For your last lunch in Aguas Calientes, or for all train tours, you will have the option to have at one of the many restaurants in Aguas Calientes town.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6abea58 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6abea58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-322ec3d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"322ec3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"u41723-2\">All food is prepared from fresh ingredients, that are purchased in the Cusco local market. Everything is transported in a special coolers on the horses or mules, then prepared by the master trekking chef. We don\u00b4t use any canned or rehydrated food. It is all fresh, healthy and delicious!<\/p><p id=\"u41723-5\">Do you have special dietary needs? No problem! We cater to vegetarians, vegans and any food allergies. You will be well fed during any of our Adventure Treks. Food will be provided five times a day, beginning with a big breakfast, a snack, a tremendous lunch, an afternoon tea (happy hour), and finally dinner.<\/p><p id=\"u41723-8\">We are aware how important food nourishment is in maintaining our energy in order to be strong as we trek through the Andes.<\/p><p id=\"u41723-10\">No one goes hungry on our treks!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-771e430 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"771e430\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b38b11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8b38b11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Payment Methods \u2013 Apurimac Adventures Peru\n\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e67245d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e67245d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a6f6e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38a6f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ppu41766-9\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"pu41766-9\" class=\"clearfix grpelem\"><div id=\"u41766-9\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41766\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-leftadjustmentdoneby=\"pu41766-9\" data-content-guid=\"u41766-9_content\"><h4 id=\"u41766-2\"><strong>PAYPAL:<\/strong><\/h4><p id=\"u41766-4\">For all of our treks and tours we require a deposit of $200 per person, the balance is payable when you arrive to Cusco. Please note that all of our tours are priced in USD currency.<\/p><p id=\"u41766-7\">We use PayPal for sending deposits, that way you can use your credit card. PayPal charges a 6% service fee (for the international transfer), so the total deposit\u00a0 ends up being $212 per person and should be sent to<\/p><h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/pe\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">booking@apurimacadventures.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"u41856-4\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41856\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-leftadjustmentdoneby=\"pu41766-9\" data-content-guid=\"u41856-4_content\"><p>When we receive your booking form details and deposit via PayPal, we will send you a booking invoice and confirmation that we have received your deposit and your tour has been booked.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"u41814\" class=\"museBGSize rounded-corners grpelem shared_content\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-leftadjustmentdoneby=\"ppu41766-9\" data-content-guid=\"u41814_content\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pu41836-11\" class=\"clearfix colelem\"><div id=\"u41836-11\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41836\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-leftadjustmentdoneby=\"pu41836-11\" data-content-guid=\"u41836-11_content\"><h4 id=\"u41836-2\"><strong>WESTERN UNION:<\/strong><\/h4><p id=\"u41836-4\">This is the main way to do your payment from abroad and avoid high bank charges or taxes, is using WESTERN UNION, a global transfer service that has a large network of offices around the world.<\/p><p id=\"u41836-6\">Money Transfer by Western Union (using your credit cards) \u2013 There are additional fees associated with this method of payment.<\/p><p id=\"u41836-9\">The method of payment depends on which country that you are sending the money. From the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, France, Netherlands &amp; Norway you can make the money transfer online at: Wester Union Just visit the website and follow the instructions. Visa and Master Card can be used.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e5db2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d9e5db2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ba9ef1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ba9ef1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c4034d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c4034d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec7159c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec7159c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"u41860-4\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41860\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-content-guid=\"u41860-4_content\"><p>The charge is less if you go directly to a local Western Union agent in your town and pay in cash. For countries other than those mentioned above you will have to go to the office of your local agent to pay the deposit. The Western Union website allows you to search for the agent nearest to where you live. There are over 245,000 agents throughout the world so you should have no problem finding one that is convenient to you at the end of the Transaction Western union or Money Gram will give you a control number that you need to let us know so we can be able to collect your deposit.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"u41864-5\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41864\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-content-guid=\"u41864-5_content\"><p><span id=\"u41864\">Duration of Taken to Receive Transfer:<\/span>\u00a0Instantaneous (Note: You can use this Method if you want us to act faster to ensure your Inca Trail or\u00a0 Salkantay Trek\u00a0 Space)<\/p><\/div><div id=\"u41870-4\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41870\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-content-guid=\"u41870-4_content\"><p><strong>HERE ARE THE FULL DETAILS OF THE PERSON YOU NEED TO SEND YOUR DEPOSIT FOR WESTER UNION<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div id=\"u41876-23\" class=\"clearfix colelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41876\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedCenter\" data-content-guid=\"u41876-23_content\"><p><span id=\"u41876\">Receiver\u2019s Name:\u00a0<\/span>Juan<\/p><p><span id=\"u41876-4\">Receiver\u2019s Surname:\u00a0<\/span>Covarrubias Ccaihuari<\/p><p><span id=\"u41876-7\">Receiver\u2019s Address:\u00a0<\/span>Urb. Dolores Pata \u2013 Jr. Qoricancha L-12 A<\/p><p><span id=\"u41876-10\">Receiver\u2019s City:\u00a0<\/span>CUZCO<\/p><p><span id=\"u41876-13\">Receiver\u2019s Country:\u00a0<\/span>PERU<\/p><p><span id=\"u41876-16\">E-mail:\u00a0<\/span>apurimacadventures@gmail.com , info@apurimacadventures.com<\/p><p><span id=\"u41876-19\">Receiver\u2019s ID:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>43443039<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7619c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7619c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">F.A.Q.S \u2013 Apurimac Adventures Peru\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-040f0e7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"040f0e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71ee7be elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71ee7be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"u42050-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U42050\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u42050-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u42050-3_content\"><li id=\"u42050-2\"><strong>1. Why choose Apurimac Adventures?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u42050-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u42048\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u42049-16\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U42049\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u42049-16_content\"><p>Apurimac Adventures is an experienced adventure trekking &amp; tour company that offers unforgettable experience to less known places. Our tours are extremely flexible according what the clients wishes to get out of his\/her trip. The treks range between 4 to 10 days in length and can be extended for more days. Apurimac Adventures tour guides are professional and multilingual, trekking with a master chef and experienced staff.\u00a0 Our adventure treks are specifically and carefully designed by our trekking mountain guide. We work with you in order to plan and create the best possible experience for you and your group. we aim to give you an experience of a lifetime in peru. With over 7 years of experience organizing treks and tours, Apur\u00edmac adventures is one of the top operators in Peru and has built up an excellent record with our customers. We always aim to offer an excellent service to each and every person and are constantly looking for ways we can improve to make your trip of a lifetime even better. Another reason to book with us is so that you can guarantee that you will be going on a fair and ethical trip.<\/p><div id=\"u41972-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U41972\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u41972-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u41972-3_content\"><li id=\"u41972-2\"><strong>2. How is the weather in Peru?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u41972-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u41973\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u41974-16\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41974\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u41974-16_content\"><p>Peru\u2019s climate varies depending on where you visit. On the coast it is usually quite hot although during the winter (April-August) it can get chilly early in the morning and at night. In the Andes there are two main seasons \u2013 wet and dry. The wet season runs from December to March and is wet but usually warmer overall. The dry season runs from April to November and has hot clear days but cold nights. The only one thing you can say about the weather in Peru is that it is difficult to accurately predict. You can see beautifully clear hot days in the middle of the wet season and hail storms in the dry season<\/p><div id=\"u42030-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U42030\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u42030-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u42030-3_content\"><li id=\"u42030-2\"><strong>3. When do I have Pre &#8211; Trek Briefing?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u42030-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u42028\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u42029-15\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U42029\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u42029-15_content\"><p>We offer you a briefing prior to departure 1 or 2 days before you leave on your trek. (2 days is preferred) Depending on your schedule a suitable time is usually around 6pm -8 pm. (The briefing should last \u00bd an hour to an hour- depending on how many questions you ask!) At this briefing the guide (or a representative of the agency if your guide is on a trip) will explain the route you will take on your trek and you have a chance to ask last minute questions about the trek. The advantage of having the briefing two days before the trek is that it gives you a last minute opportunity to buy snacks or warm clothes (there are plenty of hats, gloves and scarves for sale in Cusco). Your pre-trek briefing will be organised once you have paid your deposit. Please advise us if your briefing time (advised in your trek confirmation) is suitable. it\u2019s one of the beauties of Peru. In the Andes there are two main seasons \u2013 wet and dry. The wet season runs from December to March and is wet but usually warmer overall. The dry season runs from April to November and has hot clear days but cold nights. The only one thing you can say about the weather in Peru is that it is difficult to accurately predict. You can see beautifully clear hot days in the middle of the wet season and hail storms in the dry season<\/p><\/div><div id=\"u41946-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U41946\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u41946-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u41946-3_content\"><li id=\"u41946-2\"><strong>4. How is the food on the treks?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u41946-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u41944\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u41945-23\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41945\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u41945-23_content\"><p>We\u2019re so happy and proud to say that the only complaints we get about our food is that there is too much of it. Many people comment that the food they eat on the treks is the best they get whilst in Peru and we provide the best organic food on the treks. A sample menu is as follows:<\/p><ul id=\"u41945-21\" class=\"list0 nls-None\"><li><span id=\"u41945-6\">Breakfast:<\/span>\u00a0omelet, toast, butter, jam, pancakes, fruit salad, yogurt with hot chocolate, coffee and a variety of teas.<\/li><li><span id=\"u41945-9\">Snack:\u00a0<\/span>Every day you are provided with a snack to eat whilst trekking, this is usually something like a power bar + biscuits + fruit.<\/li><li><span id=\"u41945-12\">Lunch:<\/span>\u00a0appetizer + Soup + a main course ranging from Lomo Saltado, Causa Rellena, Trout, Spaghetti Bolagnese, grilled alpaca and lots of\u00a0 fresh salad\u00a0 etc. served with rice and garlic bread<\/li><li><span id=\"u41945-15\">Happy Hour:<\/span>\u00a0Every afternoon around 5 pm we serve hot chocolate, tea, Inca popcorn, coffee, biscuits, bread and jam, etc.<\/li><li><span id=\"u41945-18\">Dinner:<\/span>\u00a0See the main courses served at lunch.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u42050-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u42048\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u42049-16\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U42049\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u42049-16_content\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u41972-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u41973\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u41974-16\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41974\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u41974-16_content\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u42030-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u42028\" class=\"clearfix\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u41946-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u41944\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u41984-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U41984\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u41984-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u41984-3_content\"><li id=\"u41984-2\"><strong>5. Is necessary to have a travel Insurance?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u41984-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u41985\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u41986-7\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41986\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u41986-7_content\"><p>As outlined in our booking conditions, we strongly recommend that you have your own travel insurance prior to departing on one of our treks. Please note that the non refundable deposit should be able to be recuperated through a travel insurance claim in the case of accident or illness. We are often asked to provide more information about travel insurance but believe it best if you contact insurance companies in your own country to learn more about travel insurance. In brief, an individual\u2019s medical insurance is very distinct from typical travel\/trip insurance. Read here about typical travel insurance http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Travel_insurance Medical insurance is quite different in that it often does not cover emergency evacuation. We strongly recommend that you check your medical plans for emergency evacuation coverage AND strongly recommend that you obtain travel\/trip insurance if you want to hedge your risk against trip cancellation, illness, injury, death, etc in order to recoup some of their expenses in such an event.<\/p><div id=\"u42026-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U42026\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u42026-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u42026-3_content\"><li id=\"u42026-2\"><strong>6. What vaccines do I need for Peru?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u42026-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u42024\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u42025-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U42025\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u42025-4_content\"><p>You should always consult your local travel clinic regarding vaccines. In general the regular vaccines such as Tetanus, Diptheria, Polio etc are recommended. If you are visiting the low-land jungle then Yellow Fever is recommended.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"u42010-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U42010\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u42010-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u42010-3_content\"><li id=\"u42010-2\"><strong>7. How is the Trek Difficulty in general?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u42010-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u42008\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u42009-13\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U42009\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u42009-13_content\"><p>It is very difficult to describe as it depends on your fitness, experience and a whole range of factors including your health on the day. Trekking in the Andes is never easy!!! The most common feedback we get is \u201cthis trek was much harder than I anticipated; you should rate it much harder.\u201d (About most treks!) Read the reports on each trek page to get a good idea of what other trekkers thought of the difficulty! The trek difficulties are in relation to one another not to trekking in your home country, or even in another country. Therefore Huchuy Qosqo is considered easy, Ausangate considered moderate and Choquequirao to Machu Picchu difficult\u2026 but actually all are challenging! Most people can do many of the treks as long as they have average to good fitness and a positive attitude. (but they do find it a challenge!) Some training before the trek will make it much easier! See Exercise Recommendations below. Also, please advise us if you have any medical conditions \u2013 like bad back, sore knees, weak ankles as well as other medical conditions. If you do not tell us we assume you are 100% healthy! We do not take any responsibility for your assumptions about the grading of the treks (\u201cbut I thought it would be easier than it was\u2026!\u201d) or poor\/insufficient acclimatization.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"u42006-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U42006\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u42006-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u42006-3_content\"><li id=\"u42006-2\"><strong>8. Do I need to be fit to do one of your treks?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u42006-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u42004\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u42005-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U42005\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u42005-4_content\"><p>All of our treks (choquequirao, lares trek, the Inca Trail, Salkantay trek, Ausangate trek etc.) are moderately difficult, long and mountainous. We highly recommend that you are relatively fit and acclimatised to altitude (a minimum of 2 days at altitude) before undertaking them.\u00a0 During the months (or at the very least, one month) before your trip, you should take regular, moderate exercise.\u00a0 We want you to have an amazing experience and the fitter you are, the more enjoyable the treks will be.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"u42040-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U42040\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u42040-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u42040-3_content\"><li id=\"u42040-2\"><strong>9. What about altitude sickness &amp; acclimatization?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u42040-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u42041\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u42042-7\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U42042\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u42042-7_content\"><p>We strongly recommend that you acclimatize for 2-3 days in a high place (like Cusco, Arequipa or Lake Titicaca) also we highly recommended to drink lots of water and coca tea\u00a0 before attempting any of these hikes. Altitude can affect anyone at moderate to high altitude (generally anything over 3,000 meters). Altitude sickness is caused by a lack of oxygen which can be up to a third less than at sea level. No one understands why some people are affected and others not. Age, level of fitness and strength is no indication of how well you will fare at altitude. Be aware that altitude sickness can be serious, so if your guide advises you to rest or descend, please do as instructed. As most of our Treks are a mixture of ascents and descents, altitude sickness is often short term and suffering from it does not necessarily mean you will be unable to complete the trek. Drugs are available to combat the effects of altitude sickness, for more information please ask your doctor.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"u41926-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U41926\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u41926-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u41926-3_content\"><li id=\"u41926-2\"><strong>10. How can I book a place on one of your treks\/tours?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u41926-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u41924\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u41925-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U41925\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" data-content-guid=\"u41925-4_content\"><p>Check out our booking page for more information!<\/p><\/div><div id=\"u44383-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U44383\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u44383-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u44383-3_content\"><li id=\"u44383-2\"><strong>11. Why do I need to send a deposit?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u44383-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u44384\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u44460-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U44460\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-content-guid=\"u44460-4_content\"><p>We use your deposit (Non-refundable) to pay official fees when making your official reservation. For example, we need to pay tourist and porters entrance fees and taxes (19%). We also use it to secure cooks, porters and horses for our different treks.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"u44401-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U44401\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u44401-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u44401-3_content\"><li id=\"u44401-2\"><strong>12. How can I pay my deposit \/ final balance?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u44401-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u44402\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u44465-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U44465\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-content-guid=\"u44465-4_content\"><p>Deposits for treks can be paid using the methods provided below. Bank transfers are not recommended as they can take up to 3 working days to clear! Final balances for treks need to be paid in cash (US$) in our office in Cusco 48 hours prior to your trek.<\/p><div id=\"u44417-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U44417\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u44417-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u44417-3_content\"><li id=\"u44417-2\"><strong>13. Deposits for tours can be paid using any of the methods below.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u44417-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u44416\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u44470-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U44470\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-content-guid=\"u44470-4_content\"><p>Final balances for treks can be paid via Paypal \u2013 up to 1 week prior to trek departure. Final balances for treks should be paid 48 hours prior to departure at the latest. If it is not paid within this timeframe, we reserve the right to cancel the trip. Payment can be made in cash at our office.<\/p><div id=\"u44431-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U44431\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u44431-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u44431-3_content\"><li id=\"u44431-2\">14. What should I do as my trek date approaches?<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u44431-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u44432\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u44476-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U44476\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-content-guid=\"u44476-4_content\"><p>Please come by the agency at least 48 hours prior to your tour to meet, finalise details, pay your balance (if applicable \u2013 Inca Trail \/ alternative treks).<\/p><div id=\"u44446-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U44446\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u44446-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u44446-3_content\"><li id=\"u44446-2\"><strong>15. Where are we located?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u44446-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u44447\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u44513-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U44513\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-content-guid=\"u44513-4_content\"><p>Our office is in urb. Dolorespata jr. Qoricancha L- 12 A (5 minutes driving from the Plaza de Armas)<\/p><div id=\"u44484-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U44484\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\"><ul id=\"u44484-3\" class=\"list0 nls-None shared_content\" data-content-guid=\"u44484-3_content\"><li id=\"u44484-2\"><strong>16. What are our opening hours?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"AccordionPanelContent colelem AccordionPanelContentActive\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"u44484-5\"><div class=\"AccordionPanelContentClip\"><div id=\"u44483\" class=\"clearfix\"><div id=\"u44544-4\" class=\"clearfix grpelem shared_content\" data-muse-uid=\"U44544\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-ibe-flags=\"txtStyleSrc\" data-content-guid=\"u44544-4_content\"><p>We are open from 8 am \u2013 1pm and 3pm \u2013 8pm (Mon \u2013 Sat) and 4pm \u2013 8pm (Sun).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec7999 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ec7999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"u42050-5\" class=\"AccordionPanelTab rounded-corners clearfix colelem AccordionPanelTabOpen\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" data-muse-uid=\"U42050\" data-muse-type=\"txt_frame\" data-sizepolicy=\"fixed\" data-pintopage=\"page_fixedLeft\" aria-selected=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div><h2><strong>Essna\u2019s code of conduct<\/strong><\/h2><p>By virtue of Law N\u00ba 28251; The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) has created the policy against the sexual exploitation of girls, boys, and adolescents (ESNNA). Therefore, the ESNNA code and <strong>Apurimac Adventures<\/strong> have an agreement of joint actions to prevent and eradicate this problem. We hereby declare that:<\/p><ul><li>We reject the Sexual Exploitation of Girls, Boys, and Adolescents (ESNNA) in Peru and worldwide, in general, and particularly in its modality associated with travel and tourism, as it is conduct that violates the fundamental rights of people, contrary to the intrinsic objectives of tourism activity in our country.<\/li><li>We denounce and condemn those who use tourism activity, facilities, and services to promote, facilitate, or tolerate the occurrence of sexual exploitation of girls, boys, and adolescents; and by virtue of the above.<\/li><\/ul><p>Apurimac Adventures subscribes to this Code of Conduct against the Sexual Exploitation of Girls, Boys, and Adolescents, in the field of Tourism.<\/p><p>This Code is a formal declaration of free adhesion aimed at establishing rules of conduct for all the people who work at <strong>Apurimac Adventures<\/strong>, aimed at protecting girls, boys, and adolescents from all forms of sexual exploitation and human trafficking associated with travel and tourism.<\/p><p>Likewise, those of us who make up this Company, in order to take the necessary measures to protect girls, boys, and adolescents against sexual exploitation, commit ourselves to:<\/p><ul><li>Maintain an ethical policy of rejecting the commercial sexual exploitation of girls, boys, and adolescents in the context of travel and tourism.<\/li><li>Inform and train staff on the company\u2019s policy regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation of girls, boys, and adolescents in tourism and travel.<\/li><li>Maintain visible symbols that alert clients and providers about our position regarding sexual exploitation of girls, boys, and adolescents in tourism and travel.<\/li><li>Include a clause in contracts with tourism service providers declaring the common rejection of sexual exploitation of girls, boys, and adolescents. The following paragraph will be used: \u201cTourism promotes childhood and adolescence free from sexual exploitation; therefore, we do not accept any act that favors the sexual exploitation of girls, boys, and adolescents.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b004eef e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b004eef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-831001b elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"831001b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ABOUT US About Our Company \u2013 Apurimac Adventures Peru Apurimac adventures is a locally-owned tour operator based in Cusco, Per\u00fa. Our founder, Juan Covarrubias Ccaihuari, is a Quechua from Choquequirao, so Choquequirao is our stomping ground! His ancestral family has lived in these mountains for over 150 years \u2013 long before Hiram Bingham arrived for the first time in 1909. When Juan was young, his family still owned the archeological site. He and his cousins played soccer on the plaza and explored the unexcavated city for fun. You won\u2019t find a more knowledgeable guide for Choquequirao in all of Peru! Though the Peruvian government now owns the site, his extended family still populates the extent of this trail, and you can share some chicha and cuy with his relatives if you are brave (must be arranged in advance)! Juan has a great love for his country \u2013 the stunning mountains, the rich culture, and the fascinating archeological sites. This led him to pursue a career in guiding so he could share this love with others, and he received his professional license in 2009. After working many years for other companies where he learned the ins and outs of running tours throughout Peru, he decided starting his own company would give him the freedom he needed to set the highest standards possible. This includes the highest quality equipment, ample and delicious food prepared by trained chefs, all-inclusive costs so there are no surprises, English-speaking guides, hand-picked and highly trained employees, and private, flexible tours that are designed to get you off the beaten path. Our goal is to give you the experience of a lifetime in Peru! As local natives, we know the Inca trails like the backs of our hands and are passionate about protecting our natural and most treasured resources. To encourage other companies to be more conscientious, we try to lead by example \u2013 giving excellent customer service while still conserving and protecting the environment. Apurimac Adventures is devoted to promoting the welfare of the indigenous peoples of the region. We give our staff a generous wage to help them make a better life for themselves and their families. We are also actively engaged in designing and implementing development projects benefitting the communities along our trekking trails. You are welcome to add a volunteer day to your trek at no extra cost! Booking your Peruvian adventure with Apurimac Adventures will maximize the benefits to the region and people where you are trekking. Our Equipment \u2013 Apurimac Adventures Peru Apurimac Adventures Peru is known for providing the best comfort for your trekking expeditions. \u00a0 Our tents are 4-season, 3-person tents. Keeping your comfort in mind, each tent is used for 2 people, allowing more room for your personal packs. We provide each person with a thermarest air mattress for comfort and a restful sleep. We provide a personal duffle bag for the gear you wish transported by mule. This allows you to hike with just your day pack. Our dining and cooking tents are fully equipped with table and chairs for camp meals. Horsemen and mules will carry cooking supplies, camping equipment, and your duffle bags. An additional mule can be arranged for emergency assistance. \u00a0 TENTS: Doite Kailas \u00a0 Description: Professional 3-person tents with full skirt, duralumin rods which reduce their total weight and increase resistance to strong winds, 4-season. Cover:\u00a0Polyester Ripstop 210T \/ 68D. Inner Tent:\u00a0Rip-Stop 210T \/ 68D Polyester. Floor:\u00a0Nylon 210T \/ 70D. Rods:\u00a0Duraluminio Waterproof:\u00a05,000 mm Weight approx:\u00a04.2 Kg. Pro Aconcagua Description: Professional tent for 3 people with full skirt, duralumin rods, reduce their total weight and increase resistance to strong winds. Tent for use in mountain conditions. Easy to assemble and spaces with full ventilation regulation even completely closing it. Ideal for extreme climates. Thern -a- Rest ProLite Mattress \u00a0 Lighter:\u00a0Atmos Foam reduces weight by nearly 10% Four-Season Warmth:\u00a0Thick, patent-pending diagonal-cut foam offers efficient year-round Ultra-Compact:\u00a0Atmos Foam boosts compressibility for easy packing. Self-Inflating:\u00a0Expanding foam core self-inflates; top off with just a few breaths for personalizedfirmness. R-Value:\u00a03.4 SLEEPING BAG \u00a0 DESCRIPTION: The backpacking sleeping bag is very compact and easy to put back in the bag. you can throw it in your duffle when travelling. The hiking sleeping bag is lightweight and great for winter, spring and fall weather. The lightweight sleeping bag comfortably fits most campers up to 7 feet tall, The sleeping bags would be the best gifts to your sister or your friend. You can use these sleeping bags while staying in a rustic cabin and needed to sleep with your youngest daughter\/son. The Sleeping bag can be combined into a double sleeping bag with a left sleeping bag[Orange\/Grey (Left)] and a right sleeping bag[Orange\/Grey (Left)]. The backpack sleeping bag is durably constructed of a polyester cover with soft cotton liner, stuffed with cotton insulation to keep you comfortable to -10~15 Degrees Celsius. The camping sleeping bag is completely machine washable. This sleep bag is full of features to keep you warm and comfortable. WALKING POLES FOR TREKKING BLACK DIAMOND Trail Back Trekking Poles Size:\u00a063.5-140cm Rubber grip with Rib pattern to reduce vibration Vari-width nylon webbing strap with woven lining for increased comfort Non-slip EVA foam grip extensi\u00f3n Doubl\u00e9 FlickLocks. Our food on the Treks \u2013 Apurimac Adventures Peru Apurimac Adventures has highly trained staff of Master Cooks. Our meals are prepared with locally grown organic foods. \u00a0 Our meals are prepared with locally grown organic foods, You\u2019ll be surprised of the excellent high-energy meals served during\u00a0 the treks ; this does not mean you should eat voraciously. Trekking at this altitude is very tricky and can affect your body in many ways, including your digestive system. We include all meals and snacks for every single trek until the last lunch on the trek then breakfast at your hotel if you take treks ending in Machupicchu\u00a0 (after your tour of Machu Picchu). 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