You have 3 very easy ways to make a reservation on What a Trip:

1. Through our website you can select the desired excursion, number of people, dates and any other information that you consider important for your reservation.
2. Via email: write to us at sales@whatatrip.pe and we will advise you as if your trip were ours.
3. At our sales counter: this one, next to our offices, is inside Hostel Kokokopelli Cusco, located at Calle San Andres 260, 5 minutes from the Plaza de Armas.

We invite you to know the reservation policies that we have for each of our services before you make any payment. Thus, you will know the most important details when contracting a service with us.

You can read them by clicking on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V2pEdrMUFTXdk4oWWQolIJcA46aXnvNz/view?usp=sharing

There are many reasons, we will tell you which ones:

• It will help make your travel experience better because we know our destinations and adapt them to your interests.
• It will help make your travel experience better because we know our destinations and adapt them to your interests.
• Avoid stress and fatigue by searching among a thousand alternatives. What a Trip will help you save time planning, searching and booking destinations while you can be enjoying your trip.
• It will save you from those "expensive mistakes" that we can all fall into, especially when we do not have all the necessary information and data of the place that we Will know.
• We will have more time to plan the best itinerary for your trip.

At What a Trip we are committed to making your trip the best. That is why when making a reservation, you are not only acquiring a service, you will have all our support in your trip while you are in Peru. Many times, being in a new country, you have no one to turn to inquire about specific issues. In our case, the person in charge of the 24-hour contact telephone number is Adrien: you can call him or write to him on Whatsapp at: +51 927 978 052 Our email is sales@whatatrip.pe

No, once you receive our confirmation it is not necessary to communicate again.

The demand to visit this place is very high, so if you book your tickets in advance (3 to 4 months approx.) you will have the guarantee of being able to shape your experience to your liking. This will allow you to choose the most suitable train tickets and therefore you will have the option of opting for better visiting hours. Get advice from What a Trip, which is also a specialist in organizing last-minute visits.

From abroad to Peru:

• The international telephone prefix corresponding to Peru (+00 51)
• área code
• The telephone number

From another city in Peru to Lima, for example:

• 00 51 + 1 (regional prefix) + number you want to call

To make a local call in Peru, between two cities:

• Region telephone prefix
• Phone number you want to call

To call a cell pone in Peru:

• First you have to dial the country code of Peru (+00 51) then the provincial code, then dial nine (+ 9) and finally the cell pone number.

Stores:

Open from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

On Sundays they are closed. In some cases, there may be variations in hours at noon and on Saturday afternoons. Shopping centers usually open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m., including Sundays.

Banks:

From Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Restaurants:

Generally from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 20:00 to 23:00 or 24:00. Check the closing time according to the restaurant.

National museums:

You can consult What a Trip for the best museums in each city.

Peru has four telecommunications companies: Movistar, Claro, Entel and Bitel. All of them offer different types of chips or SIM Cards (as chips are also known) to make calls and use the internet on the cell phone. You can find them in kiosks or stores at the Lima airport, in shopping centers and commerce in general. The value will depend on the characteristics of the service you want to buy. It should be noted that all companies have 2G, 3G and 4G bands.

The electric current in Peru is 220 V. Plugs of type A (two vertical flat males), B (two vertical flat males and one round) and C (three round males) are used. Alternative 110 volt electricity systems are offered in some four and five star hotels. It is recommended to buy a plug adapter, they are easy to get in Peruvian stores.

The water is not drinkable, so we recommend buying bottled wáter or boiling it.

To check the time difference with your country at this time, you can enter here (https://24timezones.com)

Some recommendations that you can consider before hiring travel insurance for Peru:

• Learn very well about the company; what coverages it includes and the characteristics of the policy that you are going to choose according to your needs.
• Learn very well about the company; what coverages it includes and the characteristics of the policy that you are going to choose according to your needs.
• Make sure the company offers support in your language. And have the phone number or emergency channels at hand to be able to contact them if necessary.

Perhaps you have heard of people who traveled to Machu Picchu and felt bad the first few days; tired, dizzy, nauseous and short of breath. This happens because in high altitude areas the atmospheric pressure is reduced and therefore the oxygen levels decrease in the blood causing "altitude sickness".
When a person moves from an area with a low altitude to one with a higher altitude (above 2,000 meters at sea level), the body generally has difficulty adapting to the change and the aforementioned symptoms are generated. If you plan to visit the "Heights of Machu Picchu" we recommend the following tips:

1. Consider two days of rest from physical activities so that your body adapts to the altitude.
2. It is recommended to hydrate before, during and after the trip.
3. Limit the consumption of alcohol, carbohydrates and red meat as the digestion process is slower.

Yes, pharmacy chains abound in all cities and are varied in brands and all kinds of medications. In any case, we recommend that you carry a first aid kit with essential elements such as: pills for headaches, for stomach pain, bandages, cotton, alcohol for wounds and some topical cream for bites.

Peru is a developing country, where access to medical care is improving every year. In the most important cities such as Lima, Arequipa or Cusco, quality medical services are available 24 hours a day. However, in the interior of the country, medical coverage with high standard clinics is more limited. You will always find medical attention, but the infrastructure can be poor. It is for this reason that if you suffer from any chronic illness, you should take your measurements before traveling inland for several days.

If you make an international flight, the recommendation is to arrive at the airport 3 hours before the departure of your flight. If you make a domestic flight, 2 hours before. These recommendations are official and made by all the airlines in the country.

In Peru or in any country in the world, it is always advisable to handle the food that we will consume in compliance with basic standards of hygiene and cleanliness. It is for this reason that the consumption of street food is at the discretion of each traveler. Although it is true that in Peru you can find a lot of delicious food on the streets, the risk of contracting diseases is greater. If you do, we recommend that you eat from “authorized” stalls, where the cooks have government-issued health certificates.

In Peru, the consumption of tap water is not advisable, so we recommend drinking previously boiled water or bottled water. However, using this water for daily cleaning, such as brushing your teeth, does not represent a danger.

In Peru, the only places where it is customary to tip 10% is in restaurants. However, if you receive good service during your trip in any other business, we invite you to recognize this and motivate people to continue providing good service with a tip.

The use of the English language in the country is still very limited. Although the teaching of the English language is given in most schools in Peru, it is still very basic and limited. In addition, it is not required to use the language for any day-to-day activity of people, so people do not need to practice it. Also, there is very little English-language signage in the cities. But this should not discourage anyone, it will be an excellent opportunity to learn a little of the language and also practice the language of smiles. Peruvians are very friendly and helpful to foreign visitors.

If you want transportation by taxi, we recommend:

• Download an application for taxi services: Uber, Beat or Cabify. These apps work mainly in larger cities.
• Coordinate taxis at the reception of your accommodation.
• Take a taxi at airports or bus terminals that have accreditation.

If you want to transport yourself by public transport, we recommend:

• If you want to transport yourself by public transport, we recommend:
• In Lima, download the TuRuta app and it will give you the best recommendations for local bus transportation.
• If you decide to take a local taxi, you should always negotiate the rate with the taxi driver. Here we do not have taximeters and negotiation is a normal and necessary practice.

These are our recommendations once you arrive in Peru:

• Verify that your credit card works by making a small purchase at the airport or first available business.
• Withdraw cash from an ATM. If you have problems, contact your bank or ask a family member at home for help.
• Consider getting a phone chip to stay connected. Mainly, because in many cases this helps your travel experience: Access to maps, taxis by application or recommendations on the internet such as Tripadvisor. The main companies are Movistar, Claro and Entel. The coverage is very similar between all of these.
• Always take an authorized taxi from the airport or bus terminal to get to your accommodation. Avoid having any inconvenience by having your valuables with you.
• Eat ceviche!

Of course. All services that include food have vegetarian alternatives, you just have to inform your requirement at the time of making your purchase or reservation.

Our suggestion is that if you are not satisfied with the service provided, do not stop enjoying the ride, we will solve any pending problem upon your return. In What a Trip your trip is also ours and we will always put ourselves in your place. In case you have any dissatisfaction or claim, you can approach our guides or also call our 24-hour service telephone number. At the end of an activity we invite you to contact us, your feedback matters to us because it helps us improve.

In these cases, we recommend that you speak with the guide of your activity, who will provide you with all the support you need in an emergency and will help coordinate transportation. At What a Trip we are prepared to deal with unexpected situations and offer you all the security you need. Our guides are trained in first aid and, in addition, we also offer the contact telephone numbers that the transport buses have, which will assist you at any time.

In What a Trip we prepare an itinerary for each of the excursions that you are going to make. You can check this information on our website and you will also receive it before making your reservation via email or at our sales counters. You will find the program of the entire activity, services included and not included, important information and recommendations.

Definitely! full belly, happy heart is one of our mottos. If you wish, there will be no problem bringing your own snacks.

All the excursions that you contract with What a Trip have a guide available, who, in addition to guiding your visit and providing you with all the necessary information, will be willing to help you with any doubts and concerns that may arise. At What a Trip we continually evaluate the professionals in charge of each excursion and thus guarantee the quality of the service.

That's right, we always have a person from our team who will answer your queries in English or Spanish, with the best predisposition to help you.

Andean mysticism: known by the name of Ekeko and considered a god of abundance, fertility and joy. It can measure between 5 to 20 centimeters, it has the shape of a human doll; and is made of ceramic, plaster or clay. It is believed that its origin comes from the ancient South American pre-Hispanic cultures that inhabited the Andes in the areas of what is now known as Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. He is usually dressed in highland clothing and carries in his arms and clothes different types of miniature objects such as: tickets, food or cars, in short, the representation of things that one wishes for his life. The story goes that for the Ekeko to bring abundance to the home it must be given by another person, then the owner can place all the wishes he wants on the doll (a miniature house if you are looking to have one, for example). The ritual consists of placing a lighted cigarette in the Ekeko's mouth every time a wish is made; if the cigarette is completely consumed then the desire will be fulfilled, otherwise it is a sign of bad omen.

We all know the traditional corn, yellow, but in Peru there is a purple variety that is used in its gastronomy to prepare two of its famous products: chicha morada and mazamorra. The first is a sweet (non-alcoholic) and very refreshing drink that you can enjoy in restaurants or street stalls, the second is a thick dessert prepared with cinnamon, chopped fruit and pineapple. The cultivation of this type of corn or corn, as we call it in South America, comes from the cultures that existed in pre-Hispanic times. Among its properties, it has a high percentage of anthocyanins, a variety of flavonoid that produces its purple and intense color, and they are also antioxidants and anti-inflammatory, promoting blood flow and reducing colesterol.

Pisco is a spirit distilled from pisco grapes selected and grown in the areas of Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna. Its name would come from the word "pisqu" a bird found in the Ica Valley region. But other versions say that "pisco" comes from the clay pots in which the grapes were fermented before the distillation of this drink.

Varieties that exist in Peru:

• The cigar is made with aromatic grapes from a single variety.
• The acholado, obtained from a mixture of non-aromatic grape musts.
• The green, made with grapes that have not been fully fermented.
• The aromatic, is obtained from four aromatic pisco grapes.

Ideal to accompany the vast gastronomy that the country offers or enjoy it with your friends in bars and parties.

Within the variety of crafts that you can find there is one in particular that stands out for its appearance; the huayruro. This is the seed of a plant, with the scientific name Ormosia coccinea, which grows in different sectors of South America despite the fact that some attribute its origin to Peru. It is red in color and has a black dot. It is not eaten because it is toxic, but its attractive and original appearance has led it to be used in jewelry for necklaces, earrings and bracelets, and also as a decorative object.
Popular belief indicates that they are magical seeds that attract good fortune and prosperity, bring luck to those who carry them and also work as a protection amulet.

When you visit Peru and Bolivia, it is likely that they will offer you a "coca leaf mate", an infusion that is drunk to reduce the altitude sickness that we talked about earlier. Since the beginning of history, the indigenous peoples of the Andes region have included the coca leaf in their diet, since they consider it beneficial for health. Coca is a plant that, like many, has components such as minerals, nutrients and natural oils. According to studies, it helps to cope with hunger and fatigue, multiple anti-inflammatory, diuretic and analgesic properties are attributed to it. Currently, coca leaf flour is also used as almond or oat flour, that is, as a food supplement. In the craft and food markets, you can find the coca leaf to prepare it in a cup with boiling water or also in the format of tea bags in supermarkets and shops.

Every May 30 we celebrate "Potato Day", and the INIA (National Institute of Agrarian Innovation) recognizes all varieties as the country's heritage. Did you know that Peru is considered the nation with the greatest biodiversity of potatoes in the world?
According to INIA data, in 2018 more than 730,000 farming families, equivalent to 3.6 million people, were dedicated to growing them. The potato is considered an essential part of the Peruvian diet. Most of their dishes include it in their ingredients, so if you like to try new flavors you can enjoy it in the traditional dish "Papa a la Huancaína" and if you are more daring, as ice cream or in a pisco sour.

Just like art, dance, and music, sport is also part of a nation's culture. It is an element that contributes to forming the sense of belonging of a nation. For Peruvians, their soccer team is a source of pride, it does not matter if they are fans of opposing teams, of different ages or ideologies, they all honor the red and white, as they call the shirt because of its colors, since it is the everyone's pride When games are played everything revolves around those 90 minutes, you will notice that life in the streets stops because Peruvians will be inside a bar or restaurant supporting their National Team with commitment and passion.