1. Peru 2017

2. Our Itinerary Day 1: Fly to Peru
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Day 2: Lima
Take a guided tour of Lima
With your expert local guide you will see: Government Palace
Archbishop’s Palace
City Hall
Cathedral
Visit the San Francisco Monastery
Visit the Larco Herrera Museum
Take a walking tour of Miraflores
Day 3: Lima • Sacsayhuaman • Sacred Valley
Fly to Cuzco
Take a guided tour of Sacsayhuaman
Enjoy free time at Pisac Market
Day 4: Machu Picchu
Travel by train to Aguas Calientes
Take a guided tour of Machu Picchu
Day 5: Sacred Valley
Travel by train to Ollantaytambo
Visit Ollantaytambo
Day 6: Sacred Valley
Day 1 of Service Learning Program
Learning about life in the Peruvian community
Seasonal agricultures/farming activities, 
Making improvements to schools.
Our Itinerary

3. Our Itinerary Day 7: Sacred Valley • Cusco
Day 2 of Service Learning Program
Travel to Cuzco
Day 8: Cusco
Take a guided tour of Cuzco
Visit Cuzco Cathedral
Day 9: Cusco • Puno
Travel to Puno
Visit the Andahuaylillas Chapel
Visit the Raqchi Temple
Day 10: Puno
Enjoy a boat excursion on Lake Titicaca
Enjoy a hiking excursion on the Taquile Island
Visit native communities on Uros Island
Day 11: Puno • Juliaca • Lima
Take a guided tour of Sillustani archaeological site
Travel to Juliaca
Take a flight to Lima
Day 12: Arrive home
Our Itinerary

4. Hotels
March 22st – 23rd – El Tambo 2, Lima, Peru. Phone:
March 23rd – 24th – Mabey Urubamba, Sacred Valley. Phone:
March 24th – 25th – Wiracocha, Machu Picchu. Phone:
March 25th – 27th – Mabey Urubamba, Sacred Valley. Phone:
March 27th – 29th – Prisma, Cuzco. Phone:
March 29th – 31st – Taypicala Lago, Puno. Phone:

5. Meals
Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread, juice, coffee and tea.
Lunch is on our own, except for day 6 & 7
Dinners will be a mix of local cuisine and familiar dishes and will be a preset meal for our entire group, rather than ordering from a menu.
Food portions are smaller than they are in North America
Table water is included; other beverages are an additional cost.

6. Tips & Incidentals Estimated: $12 USD per day, per person.
This includes: tips for our tour director, bus drivers, local guides, medical supplies and emergencies.
Please make cheques payable to Oak Park High School
Tips & Incidentals

7. Currency The Peruvian currency is the Nuevo Sol.
In Winnipeg, we suggest that you go to the International Currency Exchange at 243 Portage Avenue (at Garry)
M-F 9:00-5:00, Saturday 10:00-3:00
The Nuevo Sol must be ordered in, and takes 1-2 weeks to arrive.
Tell them that you are traveling on a school trip, as there is often a student rate and commission-free currency for students.
They also use a Buy-Back Guarantee where they will buy back 1/3 of your remaining funds at the original rate, as long as you have your original receipt, and it’s within 60 days.
Currency

8. We recommend $400 Canadian in spending money, which is about 980 Nuevo Sol
Remember that some lunches will need to be purchased, so this will need to be spent as well.
We will NOT be drinking tap water, so students will need to purchase bottled water as well.
It’s always a good idea to enter a new country with some local currency.
We will also be able to withdraw money using bank cards in Lima and Cuzco-please let your bank know that you will be travelling .
There is usually a $5 fee when you withdraw money internationally.
How Much to Bring?

9. Personal Cell Phones: Verify with your service provider regarding associated costs while using your phone overseas (roaming, long distance, texting, etc).
The hotels should have wifi so phones may be used before “lights out”.
Oak Park will not be responsible for any costs incurred for student cell phone use.
Cell Phone Use

10. Remember, you are there to experience new destinations and cultures and to develop relationships with your fellow travelers.
Cell phone use will be limited and only permitted at appropriate times.

11. Parent and Student questions
Baggage Allowance 
We will be flying with Air Canada which has the following baggage guidelines:
Checked baggage
1 bag Max. weight per bag: 22.5kg (50lb)
Max. linear dimensions per bag: 158cm (62in)
Carry on baggage (small backpack recommended)
1 bag & 1 personal item (purse)
Maximum weight:10 kg (22 lb)
Maximum size: 23 cm x 40 cm x 55 cm
Remember no liquids and gels over 100 mL are permitted in your carry-on baggage.
Sharp objects such as scissors, nail files, etc must be packed in your checked luggage.
For more info visit Air Canada’s website:
Parent and Student questions

12. We will be meeting at the Winnipeg airport at 6:00 a. m
We will be meeting at the Winnipeg airport at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21 towards the east end of the airport (opposite end from Stella’s)
Departure Day

13. Do not pack anything, including any medications (or your passport
Do not pack anything, including any medications (or your passport!) in your checked luggage that you will need before our first night in Lima.
It’s also a good idea to pack a change of clothes and toothbrush in your carry-on…
Since we will be spending most of our time outdoors, dress wisely (layers) and comfortably.
Good footwear is a must!
Packing

14. We will be out walking a lot of the day, so you may want to bring snacks in case you get hungry.
Granola bars (nut free), fruit bars, Rice Krispie squares travel well.
Please be sure that your food is NUT-FREE!
You may want to bring Gatorade powder or Electrolyte powder to help with altitude adjustment
Snacks

15. All medications should be packed in their original container with affixed prescription.
Acetaminophen / ibuprofen (pain)
Antihistamine (allergies)
Anti-nausea (air or bus sickness)
Immodium
Prescription medications
Consider getting a Diamox prescription for helping with altitude sickness. Talk to your doctor.
Medication

16. Canada Customs
We will be outside of Canada for over 7 days and therefore each person may claim a personal exemption of up to $800 CAN worth of goods.
*Students will not be allowed to bring alcohol or cigarettes over the border under any circumstances.

17. CANADA CUSTOMS - other important info
No meat, milk products, or fruit (apples, etc.) should be taken across the border.
Be sure to declare all purchased items and food. Keep all of your receipts as you may be asked for them.
CANADA CUSTOMS - other important info

18. Alcohol and Drugs
The possession or consumption of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated. Smoking cigarettes is also prohibited.
Parents will be contacted and appropriate measures will be taken which could include sending students home early at the student/ families’ expense.

19. Staff supervisors: Kerri Martin, Jean-Luc Villeneuve, Tegan Quesnel
Student/Adult ratio is approximately 1:6
All chaperones have current First Aid & CPR certification
Supervision & Safety

20. Important things to note
Free time is conducted under a controlled situation: a mall, specific boundaries set by chaperones and Tour Director.
Students must respect time by being punctual for all meeting times, wake-up calls, etc.
Students will use the buddy system during “free time” and must never wander alone.
School rules apply and we will not hesitate to send a participant back home if necessary (at the expense of the participant and/or legal guardian)

21. Important things to note
It is the student’s responsibility to take care of all of their belongings. This includes:
Luggage and it’s contents
Purchased items
Passport and documentations
(passport checks will be done each night at room check)
Money, bank cards, credit cards, etc.
Important things to note

22. A world of support EF Emergency Service Team numbers
EF’s team of personnel around the globe means that our group will be supported wherever and whenever we need it.
EF Emergency Service Team numbers
From North America:
While abroad:
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23. Questions?