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Peru: Global Citizenship in a Changing World
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Preparing for departure Confirmed dates and itinerary Coverage Optional excursions Passports and visas Emergency contacts Tipping Spending money Packing Flights Arrival Tour Director Hotels/Rooming Meals Tools to travel with A world of support
Our Confirmed Tour: Peru Highlands and Sacred Valley # 1884914UN Our Departure Date: March 16, 2016 Our Confirmed Return Date: March 24, 2016
Our continuing itinerary:
You may also include an image of the sample tour schedule
Passports and visas All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Valid passports are required for all travelers. Name and gender listed on your EF account must exactly match passport information. Passports must be valid for 6 months after tour. Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents.
Carry a copy of your passport with you and also leave a copy at home. Belize, Brazil, Russia and Ghana require parental authorization for minors to travel. Some destinations may require travel visas. Any additional info required by teacher
Emergency contacts EF will use the emergency contact list if they need to communicate any information while we’re on tour. Emergency contacts cannot be traveling with this group and must be available for the duration of the tour. Confirm your emergency contacts at least 30 days prior to departure. Make sure your information is correct and up to date. All changes can be made on your personalized website. If you are contacted with an emergency, call the next person on your list to relay the information.
Tipping Tour Director: $6 per day per participant
Bus driver: $3 per day per participant
$6 per day x __ days of tour = $__ per person
$3 per day x __ days of tour = $__ per person
Local guides: $1-2 per local guide per participant
Total: $___ per traveler
Spending money ATMs are the best way to get money. Don’t bring traveler’s checks, which can be difficult to cash. Notify your bank or credit card company that you’ll be abroad. Bring the equivalent of $50 in the currency of your arrival destination. We are responsible for our lunches and tipping.
Packing Pack light: We will be responsible Pack a change of clothes for loading our own luggage on in your carry-on in case and off the bus and into hotels. your luggage is lost. You are responsible for any luggage handling fees charged by the airlines. See the fees at eftours.com/baggage Carry any valuables or medications in your EF backpack or carry-on.
A full packing list can be found in the Tour Handbook or at eftours.com/packinglist Luggage space is especially limited on night trains
Flights Seat assignments
In-flight meal requests
Our seats will be assigned at check-in.
Contact the airlines at least 72 hours prior to departure.
Your ticket
Baggage allowance
Frequent flier miles cannot be redeemed, and tickets are not eligible for upgrade.
Confirm baggage allowance with each airline before departure. You’re responsible for any associated fees. eftours.com/baggage
Arrival We’ll meet our Tour Director once we have cleared customs and claimed our baggage. We might have to wait at the airport for other groups. We will start the tour right away and won’t check in to our hotel until the end of the day. Staying awake throughout the arrival day is the best way to beat jet lag. Taking a nap might make you feel worse.
Tour Director Our dedicated Tour Director will be with us the whole time to handle logistics and provide suggestions for activities. All Tour Directors are trained to handle challenging situations and emergencies that might arise. Tour Directors have 24-hour access to local EF offices, as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters.
Hotels Generally, hotel rooms are smaller than in the U.S. Most hotels will not have air conditioning or elevators. Wi-Fi will not always be available, and when it is there may be a fee. Late check-ins may be necessary.
Rooming Students are roomed 3-4 per room in a combination of twin and shared double beds. Adults will share twin rooms with other adults. Students may be roomed with EF travelers from different schools.
Meals Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread, juice, coffee and tea. Lunch is on our own. Lunch is included on conference days. 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 the U.S. Table water is included; other beverages are an additional cost. Bottled water is included in countries where it is deemed necessary. Inform us of any allergies.
A world of support EF Emergency Service Team numbers From the U.S.: 800-637-8222 While abroad: 001-617-619-2913
Global Leadership Summit
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Peru: Global Citizenship in a Changing World
4
Preparing for departure Confirmed dates and itinerary Coverage Optional excursions Passports and visas Emergency contacts Tipping Spending money Packing Flights Arrival Tour Director Hotels/Rooming Meals Tools to travel with A world of support
Our Confirmed Tour: Peru Highlands and Sacred Valley # 1884914UN Our Departure Date: March 16, 2016 Our Confirmed Return Date: March 24, 2016
Our continuing itinerary:
You may also include an image of the sample tour schedule
Passports and visas All travelers are responsible for securing necessary documentation Valid passports are required for all travelers. Name and gender listed on your EF account must exactly match passport information. Passports must be valid for 6 months after tour. Non-U.S. citizens may require special visas or other travel documents.
Carry a copy of your passport with you and also leave a copy at home. Belize, Brazil, Russia and Ghana require parental authorization for minors to travel. Some destinations may require travel visas. Any additional info required by teacher
Emergency contacts EF will use the emergency contact list if they need to communicate any information while we’re on tour. Emergency contacts cannot be traveling with this group and must be available for the duration of the tour. Confirm your emergency contacts at least 30 days prior to departure. Make sure your information is correct and up to date. All changes can be made on your personalized website. If you are contacted with an emergency, call the next person on your list to relay the information.
Tipping Tour Director: $6 per day per participant
Bus driver: $3 per day per participant
$6 per day x __ days of tour = $__ per person
$3 per day x __ days of tour = $__ per person
Local guides: $1-2 per local guide per participant
Total: $___ per traveler
Spending money ATMs are the best way to get money. Don’t bring traveler’s checks, which can be difficult to cash. Notify your bank or credit card company that you’ll be abroad. Bring the equivalent of $50 in the currency of your arrival destination. We are responsible for our lunches and tipping.
Packing Pack light: We will be responsible Pack a change of clothes for loading our own luggage on in your carry-on in case and off the bus and into hotels. your luggage is lost. You are responsible for any luggage handling fees charged by the airlines. See the fees at eftours.com/baggage Carry any valuables or medications in your EF backpack or carry-on.
A full packing list can be found in the Tour Handbook or at eftours.com/packinglist Luggage space is especially limited on night trains
Flights Seat assignments
In-flight meal requests
Our seats will be assigned at check-in.
Contact the airlines at least 72 hours prior to departure.
Your ticket
Baggage allowance
Frequent flier miles cannot be redeemed, and tickets are not eligible for upgrade.
Confirm baggage allowance with each airline before departure. You’re responsible for any associated fees. eftours.com/baggage
Arrival We’ll meet our Tour Director once we have cleared customs and claimed our baggage. We might have to wait at the airport for other groups. We will start the tour right away and won’t check in to our hotel until the end of the day. Staying awake throughout the arrival day is the best way to beat jet lag. Taking a nap might make you feel worse.
Tour Director Our dedicated Tour Director will be with us the whole time to handle logistics and provide suggestions for activities. All Tour Directors are trained to handle challenging situations and emergencies that might arise. Tour Directors have 24-hour access to local EF offices, as well as our worldwide and North American headquarters.
Hotels Generally, hotel rooms are smaller than in the U.S. Most hotels will not have air conditioning or elevators. Wi-Fi will not always be available, and when it is there may be a fee. Late check-ins may be necessary.
Rooming Students are roomed 3-4 per room in a combination of twin and shared double beds. Adults will share twin rooms with other adults. Students may be roomed with EF travelers from different schools.
Meals Breakfast typically includes cereal, bread, juice, coffee and tea. Lunch is on our own. Lunch is included on conference days. 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 the U.S. Table water is included; other beverages are an additional cost. Bottled water is included in countries where it is deemed necessary. Inform us of any allergies.
A world of support EF Emergency Service Team numbers From the U.S.: 800-637-8222 While abroad: 001-617-619-2913
