FAQ South-America

Peru is an excellent destination to discover with children. A trip full of fun activities that are suitable for both younger and older children. You can zip through the canyon or raft between volcanoes, stay in a jungle bungalow in the middle of the Amazon or follow the Inca trail to Machu Picchu.

Depending on what you all want to do. There is always a lot to see. You can see and experience a lot in 2 – 3 weeks.

This is very dependent on your preference and plans. We recommend that you first look at what your health insurer covers and whether this is in line with your plans. For example, it makes quite a difference whether you go to museums or go bungee jumping. There are insurance policies that supplement what your health insurance does not reimburse.

Most travel insurance policies cover damage and theft (if there is proof of declaration)

On a trip into the Peruvian mountains, you can stay at altitudes above 3000 meters a number of times. Sometimes you even cross a pass of 4500 meters. It is possible that you will suffer from one or more symptoms of altitude sickness on this trip. However, not everyone has to deal with it. It is impossible to predict in advance whether you will suffer from it.

There are some medications that can make the effects of altitude sickness temporarily bearable.

Most Peruvians only speak Spanish. It depends where you are. Since Machu Picchu has a lot of tourists, you will likely be able to speak English to some locals. If not, there are enough English speakers to save you.

If you travel completely independently, it can somewhat limit your options. Then at least a semi-organized trip would help you.

In the city we recommend Cabify. That is similar to UBER. But then with stricter selection criteria. This is very good and cheap. It is better to have a local SIM card for this.

The bus is by far the most used mode of transport. Not only by tourists, but also by locals. 

A private shuttle/service: Often cheaper than you might think. Can we help you?

The average annual temperature is 22°C (day and night average). Precipitation occurs all year round. A humid and warm climate occurs in the rainforest of Peru. The average annual temperature is 25°C (day and night average).

Dry season is from mei until November. This is high-season.

Rainy season is from December until April.

The best time to travel through Peru is from April to November. After that, the rainy season starts and certain places can become difficult to reach. There is a fog all year round along the coast; the sea fog, which is created by the cold Gulf Stream along the coast.

In the months of July and August it can be quite cold at night, so bring warm clothes. During the day the mercury can easily reach 20 degrees in the sun.

The currency in Peru is Nuevo Sol. You can exchange one dollar for around 3.2 – 3.45 soles depending on the time of the year. It is very difficult to buy soles in Europe and that is why it is best to bring dollars or euros to Peru and exchange them on the spot. 

You can also easily withdraw cash at ATMs.

Sure! They will have a fantastic time! There is a lot to do for children. We do, however, recommend that you plan your transport and accommodation well in advance. Let us know if you need help or have specific questions. We have several trips that are perfect for families!

Depending on what you all want to do. Fortunately, Argentina is incredibly big and diverse. If you plan it well, you can see and experience a lot in 2 – 3 weeks. The entire country would take a bit more time!

This is very dependent on your preference and plans. We recommend that you first look at what your health insurer covers and whether this is in line with your plans. For example, it makes quite a difference whether you go to museums or go bungee jumping. There are insurance policies that supplement what your health insurance does not reimburse.

Most travel insurance policies cover damage and theft (if there is proof of declaration).

Most experience no major problems. However, if you’ve been meaning to go mountain biking and feel sick all day, that’s a bit of a waste of the experience. That is why it is wise to plan your travel route in such a way that your body can acclimatize. Our trips already take this into account for you.

Most Argentinians only speak Spanish. Luckily, all of our tours offer your own private guide.

If you travel completely independently, it can somewhat limit your options. Then at least a semi-organized trip would help you.

All of our tours offer private transportation with your own driver. On some cases, shared tours are done by small minivan with a guide.

For a Patagonia trip it is recommended to bring both airy and warm, wind and waterproof clothing.
In the Argentine Andes, it can get quite cold, especially if you go into the southern national parks (EL Chalten, El Calafate, Tierra del Fuego), where temperatures can drop below freezing (for example a combination of a good warm sweater, long trousers and a windproof jacket). Thin gloves and a hat can also sometimes come in handy. Several layers on top of each other help well against the cold.

However, keep in mind that it can get hot in Patagonia too, especially during the day. Without the Patagonian winds and rainstorms, temperatures can also quickly reach 20-25 degrees, so come prepared and dress in “layers”. In Foz do Iguazu it can be tropically warm and you can even go swimming, so forget your swimsuit In the months of July/August it is cooler here, on average about 14. It is advisable to take good walking shoes with you when traveling with a profile, so that you do not slip easily. the warmer days/areas.
Keep in mind the reverse seasons. December is warm and July a lot cooler.

The most suitable travel time for Patagonia travel (travel code LPA/BBP) runs from October to March, the Argentine summer. January is at its warmest and July is the coldest month.

The northern regions of Argentina have a subtropical climate (temperatures around 25-30°C) with relatively the most rainfall.

Northern Argentina can be visited all year round. Buenos Aires also has pleasant temperatures of 20-25°C in the spring period (October and November). Santiago de Chile, Mendoza, Salta and Cafayate, San Pedro de Atacama have a climate with pleasant temperatures of 20-25°C in the period from September to April.

in Argentina they use the peso, also known as ARS. The notes are in circulation from 2 to 100 pesos and the coins consist of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos and 1 peso. 100 centavos equals 1 peso.

The peso is currently fluctuating wildly. In contrast, in Argentina they are only too happy with euros and dollars. When you arrive at Buenos Aires International Airport you can exchange your money directly at the Banco Nación at a favorable exchange rate. Make sure that your money is clean and undamaged: if there are tears or stains on it, this will not be accepted. You can also exchange your money at the exchange offices in the center of Buenos Aires and other destinations. Unfortunately, you can’t go to the Argentine banks, but if there is no exchange office in the vicinity of your stay, feel free to ask at the reception if they have a reliable address for you.

Take plenty of cash with you! As we can no longer do without contactless debit cards, you would prefer to stay as far away from ATMs in Argentina as possible. It is very expensive: you can withdraw a maximum of € 80-€ 120 per transaction and for each transaction you pay transaction costs of about € 5 plus the transaction costs of your bank. Also keep in mind that you pay commission per debit card transaction in the store, restaurants or anywhere else. This applies to both the buyer and seller. For that reason, shops and the like want to work with debit card payments as little as possible. You pay between 5 and 10% commission.