Peru Travel Insurance

One of the main reasons that thousands of tourists visit Peru every year is the amazing Machu Picchu - one of the Seven Wonders of the World, which is hidden away in mountains and forest surrounded by roaming alpacas.

If this site isn't enough to persuade you to visit, the variety of food certainly will be. Peruvian cuisine is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people discover dishes like ceviche mixto with white corn, the lomo saltado stir fry and causa.

Why choose Alpha if you’re travelling to Peru?

We are travel insurance specialists, and genuinely believe that our policies can offer policies to suit your needs at a budget-friendly price. Furthermore, you don’t have to worry about sifting through hundreds of options – our policies all offer the same great levels of cover, all you have to do is choose the excess you would like to pay in the event of a claim.

Below are just some of the benefits that Alpha has to offer:

• 24/7 Emergency Medical Helpline
• Cover for 100's of sports and activities free of charge (with the option to extend and include many more);
• Discounts for couples and families;
• 14 day cooling off period;
• Cover includes cancellation, emergency medical expenses, personal belongings, cash and travel documents and much more;
• Optional cover Gadget Extension.
• Access To Our Free Customer Area!

What to do in Peru

With so much to see and do in Peru, we have come up with a few ideas for you to add to your must-do list!

Machu Picchu

• Can you really travel to Peru and not explore Machu Picchu? Admission is just £38 for the ruins and the mountain. Alternatively, you can opt for a guided tour at £90 per person.
• Early mornings are the best time to visit as there will be fewer crowds and better views. Plus, they regulate entry numbers, meaning the later in the day you go the less chance you have of getting in.
• It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983 and in 2007 was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Nasca lines

• Scientists have been trying to work out what these lines mean for years and are still baffled.
• Take a flight over the strange carvings in the ground to see if you can work it out!
• The cheapest option we could find is for a 30-minute flight from Nazca for £122 per person.

Pacaya Samiria National Reserve

• With over 2million hectares to explore, it is the biggest national reserve in Peru with over 449 tropical bird species, 102 species of mammals and more.
• It is also home to species which are in danger of extinction such as the Pink Dolphin, Giant Otter, Black Lizard and Manatee.
• There are many different tour options you can choose from ranging from £260 for a three-day tour to over £2,000 depending on the length of the tour.

*Prices and information correct as at August 2018

Advice for travelling to Peru

Entry Requirements

• If you are travelling as a tourist then you will be given a visa upon arrival for 183 days.
• Your passport needs to have at least 6 months validity from the date you enter Peru.

Medical

Parts of Peru are at high altitude, so please bear this in mind if you suffer from breathing issues or if you’ve ever encountered issues with altitude sickness etc. (Even well-controlled Asthma can be aggravated by exercise at high altitudes, so make sure you bring an inhaler if one has ever been prescribed to you – just in case).

Medical treatment can be expensive and not always available depending on where in Peru you are, which is why Travel Insurance is so important.

You are advised to discussing having the following vaccines before travelling:

• Hepatitis A
• Tetanus

Depending on where you are travelling to within the country you may also require:

• Typhoid
• Hepatitis B
• Rabies
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Yellow Fever (There is a risk of this in some areas)

We recommend you see your GP at least 4-6 weeks prior to travelling to ensure you are fully treated before travelling.

For more information please see here.

Useful Info:

Currency	Sol - Click here for the current exchange rate.
Capital City	Lima
Population	Over 32,000,000
Emergency Info	General Emergencies: 105 Police: 911 Ambulance: 106 Fire Brigade: 116 Civil Defence (earthquake etc): 119
Tipping Protocol	Most restaurants include a 10% gratuity on their bill. It is customary to add another 10% if the service has been satisfactory.
Drinking Age	18 years old.
Weather	Peru is an active earthquake zone. If you are in a building when one strikes, make your way to the safe zone marked with an ‘S’. During the Wet season, flooding and landslides can occur.
Seasons	Wet – November until May Dry – June until October
Languages spoken	Spanish, Aymara and Quechua
Phrases	Hello – Hola Good Morning – Buenos días How are you? – ¿Cómo estás? How much please – Cuanto, Porfavor Good night – Buenas noches
Plug Type	220V 60Hz
Driving side	Right Hand Side
Local Laws/Customs	The sale and therefore purchase of souvenirs made with animal parts including condor feathers is illegal. You should always carry identification with you. This can be a photocopy of your passport. Avoid taking pictures of anything related to the military.