FAQs

I can’t find my accommodation listed in the operator pick up locations as I’m making my booking. What should I select?

This operator only offers pick-ups from the hotel and hostel accommodation listed; this covers over 80% of the accommodation providers in the area. Operators do not provide pick-ups or drop-offs at private residences, Airbnb, bus terminals, etc. Select an alternative close by and be ready there for pick-up at the time on your booking confirmation.

Will I have problems with altitude sickness in Peru?

Altitude sickness can catch many travellers a little bit off guard. Not everyone gets sick in high altitudes, and it is difficult to predict who is likely to be badly affected by it. For most people, it is nothing more than a headache and a dizzy sensation that diminishes over a short period of time, 1 to 2 days for most people. If you want to limit your chances of getting sick, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, do not fly directly into high altitude – proceed slowly, allowing your body time to acclimatise as you ascend gradually. However, for many that is not possible, so it’s important to drink lots of water, and to slow down! This sounds simple, but both of these things are very important. Your body is struggling because you don’t have enough oxygen, so avoiding any strenuous activity is a good idea. Chew some coca leaves – the native people of South America have been chewing coca for centuries, thanks to its ability to alleviate mild altitude sickness symptoms. Coca leaves can be bought in any supermarket, and even souvenir shops or street stalls. Take altitude sickness pills (Soroche): these are sold over the counter all over Peru and Bolivia and are just a few dollars. If you are flying straight into altitude over 2500 metres without spending any time at an intermediate elevation, and you’re worried about getting sick, you can ask your doctor for more specific and stronger altitude sickness medication in advance. In the rare case that your symptoms are more severe than a headache and mild dizziness, you should descend in altitude and seek medical assistance.

Why book with Free Tour Peru?

Apart from our low-price guarantee, with us you are 100% assured that your booking is made. We provide an instant email confirmation and have live spaces and availability for each tour. If you have any queries, you are in the hands of our team of 20 local experts here on the ground, who speak perfect Spanish and English. We guarantee quick responses to any questions or queries. Tour operators are experts at operating their tours… We are the experts at reservations, organization and assistance with your plans for these tours.

How can I contact the reservations department?

For any kind of information, do not hesitate to write to us, you should go to info@freetourperu.com, ask about your plan trip and we will be very happy to help you. Have fun!