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TRAVEL COMPANION Magical Ecuador and Peru MAGICAL ECUADOR AND PERU BELIZE MEXICO Belmopan GUATEMALA Guatemala HONDURAS EL Tegucigalpa SALVADOR Caribbean NICARAGUA Sea San Jose Cartagena Caracas Atlantic COSTA Panama Ocean RICA PANAMA VENEZUELA Armenia GUYANA Bogota Angel Falls COLOMBIA SURINAME FRENCH Neiva GUIANA San Agustin GALAPAGOS Otavalo Quito ISLANDS Riobamba Amazon River Santiago ECUADOR San Manaus Fortaleza Fernandina Santa Cruz Cristobal Isabela PERU Recife Machu Lima Picchu BRAZIL Salvador Cusco Lake Titicaca Arequipa Brasilia La Paz Pacific Ocean BOLIVIA Pantanal Uyuni Buzios Rio de Sao Janeiro South Pacific Paulo Ocean San Pedro PARAGUAY Te Peu Tereveka de Atacama Iguassu Ahu Falls CHILE Hanga EASTER Roa ISLAND Alturas Del Poike Airport 13 Moai Cordoba Mendoza URUGUAY Colonia Montevideo Santiago Buenos Aires ARGENTINA Puerto Varas Bariloche Puerto Madryn FALKLAND ECUADOR FLAG Calafate ISLANDS Port Punta Howard Stanley Arenas Ushuaia PERU FLAG ANTARCTICA International Time Zones London Rome Moscow Baghdad Kuwait Karachi Rangoon Singapore Beijing Tokyo Vancouver Toronto Berlin Bucharest Addis Ababa Sharjah Alma Ata Bangkok Kuala Lumpur Hong Kong Osaka San Francisco New York Frankfurt Belgrade Guangzhou Khabarovsk Los Angeles Zurich Istanbul Shanghai Sydney Paris Dalian Melbourne Manila Harbin Kunming EXCLUSIVE SMALL GROUP TOURING TO DOWNUNDER, AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, ASIA AND SOUTH AMERICA Magical Ecuador and Peru 26 DAYS Guayaquil · Galapagos Islands · Quito · Northern Highlands Otavalo · Lima · Cusco · Sacred Valley · Machu Picchu · Lake Titicaca Goway’s Promise of Something Special GOWAY TRAVEL LIMITED USA · CANADA · AUSTRALIA www.goway.com GENERAL INFORMATION Your Magical Ecuador and Peru Travel Companion Book This booklet was designed by Goway staff for your enjoyment as well as for the practical information it provides. It includes lots of information to stimulate your thinking about amazing Ecuador and Peru. We have also included a diary section where we recommend you make notes to help you recall specific details when you get home (some people use it for tracking tour expenses). We hope you find your Travel Companion Book not only useful, but also enjoyable. General Information ............................................................................5-8 Ecuador General Information ......................................................... 9-12 Ecuador ..................................................................................................13 Galapagos ........................................................................................ 14-19 Peru General Information .............................................................. 20-23 Peru .................................................................................................. 24-27 Famous Ecuadorians & Interesting Facts ....................................... 29-30 Famous Peruvians & Interesting Facts ...........................................31-32 Recipes ..................................................................................................33 WE APPRECIATE YOUR Before You Go .......................................................................................34 HELP AND ADVICE Diary ................................................................................................ 34-45 If during your trip you discover any About Goway .........................................................................................46 inconsistencies or printing mistakes in your “travel companion” we Goway Brochure Rack ..........................................................................47 would appreciate you informing your tour director or us directly on More HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME Vacations ......................................48 your return. We also appreciate any recommendations and suggestions Notes ......................................................................................................49 for improvement. Address Book .........................................................................................50 End of Tour Questionnaire ..............................................................51-52 END OF TOUR QUESTIONNAIRE IIn order to maintain and even improve the quality of our special group tours, we encourage you to complete and return the Goway ques- tionnaire about your trip when you return home. Obviously, this is not compulsory but your thoughts and comments are valued by us. 4 GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATIONLlama - local FOR and Goway TRAVELLERS "happy passenger" CuscoTO ECUADOR AND PERU CLOTHING SUGGESTIONS • Comfortable, closed-toed walking shoes • Light weight, loose clothing: cottons, pants, shorts, skirts, shirts & blouses. • Long sleeve shirts and pants for evenings • Hat with a brim to protect from the sun • Smart casual clothing for dinners and evening functions. • Light weight water-proof jacket • Sweater for evenings • Swimsuit OTHER SUGGESTIONS • Sunglasses • Sun Block and insect repellent that con- tains "Deet" • Camera (with zoom lens if possible) and spare batteries • Film (double the number you first thought of!) or extra memory cards • Binoculars • Plastic bags for damp laundry and dirty clothing • Plastic bags for protecting camera equip- ing, we recommend the bulk of your mon- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ment ey be taken in US dollars. • Every passenger must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after their • Laundry detergent packets. Laundromats TIPPING expected return home. are not readily available but it is pos- Tipping is a reward for good service and at • Canadian citizens do not require visas sible to send out clothing at reasonable your own discretion. It is important to note for Peru. US citizens do not require a rates at 2 night stops that in South America, salaries are based visa for Peru. • Converter for 220 in some places in Peru on the assumption that gratuities will be • Fold up umbrella received. Included in your tour are all tips LUGGAGE for baggage handling, included meals, day • Small flashlight and travel alarm clock It is best if you can travel as lightly as pos- tour guides, transfer drivers, coach drivers, sible. Most people take much more than • Bubble wrap to protect all your souvenirs safari drivers and local guides. necessary. If you can take only one piece of • All personal toiletries Tips for your tour director are not included. checked luggage with a folding bag inside • All personal medications for the dura- you should do so. Please keep in mind that tion of your stay in South America and HEALTH REQUIREMENTS at airports you will have to handle your own a copy of any prescriptions you have as • Please contact your doctor or Commu- baggage through customs (there are bag- well as a copy of any eyeglass prescrip- nity Health Centre for details. gage carts), so you won’t want to pack exces- tions... just in case! • Vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Yellow sive amounts. Pack lightly, allowing room • Please contact your travel agent regard- Fever and Typhoid are recommended. in your suitcase for purchases en route. The ing frequent flyer membership/points • Please bring all over-the-counter medi- airline industry standard for International • Leave all jewellery at home cations with you from home such as flights is 1 bag per person not exceeding Aspirin, immodium, gravol etc. 20/23 kgs. depending on the airline. There are exceptions and it is a good idea to check CURRENCY/MONEY • Hotels generally supply clean water, if in with your travel agent or the airline to ver- All major Credit Cards and Travellers doubt, stick to bottled water. Cheques are accepted. Do not rely on ify the current baggage restrictions prior to • Swimming is not recommended except availability of ATM machines. Bring at least your departure. We recommend that you do in hotel pools and the ocean. US$100.00 in small bills. US$ are accepted not exceed 20 kgs (45 lbs) per person as that everywhere. For ease of cashing and spend- is the limit on the domestic flights. 5 GENERAL INFORMATION Up close and personal with the wildlife of the Galapagos CARRY-ON BAG our destinations. Our representatives offer sun. Photographing people is a question Frequent flyers know it is best to bring a special charm and warmth and add im- of common sense and manners. It is rude a carry-on bag to pack with incidentals measurably to the success of the trip. Like- to take pictures of people without asking and things for the flight. It is a good idea wise our safari guides are important mem- them first. Some people may ask for mon- to pack a change of clothes (in case your bers of our team. As well as being respected ey to take their picture and you should ac- suitcase goes farther than you do). A note and skilled drivers, they are entertaining knowledge their request. Photographing of caution, your carry-on luggage must be travelling companions who offer a wealth strategic subjects such as military buildings compact enough to fit under your seat on of local knowledge. and border posts is not recommended. the aircraft. The airline industry standard is 22” x 15” x 8” and it must not weigh more GETTING THE MOST OUT OF SAFETY than 15 lbs and is subject to change. It is a Common sense is your best protector. Do good idea to check with your travel agent YOUR JOURNEY not bring any expensive jewellery with or the airline to verify the current baggage PHOTOGRAPHY you on the trip. Do not walk around with restrictions prior to your departure. All lug- things you cannot do without, like your Ecuador and Peru are
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