Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring with me?
Aside from binoculars and photography equipment, we recommend bringing:
🔦 A flashlight with spare batteries.
🎥 Extra battery packs for video or digital cameras.
🎒 A small daypack and a water bottle.
🌧️ Plastic bags to keep items dry when traveling by boat.
🦟 Insect repellent with at least 25% DEET and sunblock.
🚑 A small first-aid kit.
👟 Water-resistant shoes (boots are not necessary).
☔ A simple poncho or umbrella for rain protection.
🏔️ A sweater or jacket for higher altitudes.
🦺 Long pants and long-sleeved shirts (camouflage clothing is ideal).
Important note:
📌 On some Northern Peru tours, there is a flight from Yurimaguas to San Lorenzo – Datem, where the luggage allowance is limited to 8kg per person. Fortunately, this stay only lasts a couple of days.
What are the weather conditions like?
🌦️ The weather is generally pleasant, except from **January to April**, which is the **main rainy season** in both the mountains and the rainforest.
☀️ It rarely rains all day, and bird activity can still be excellent. However, **unpaved roads may be in poor condition** during this period.
- 🏔️ Temperature variations:
At higher altitude, the days are pleasant, but the nights can be cold. - In the rainforest, the opposite is true: it remains warm, but not as hot as one might expect.
- ❄️ Occasionally, cold winds (“friajes”) from the mountains can make temperatures drop unexpectedly.
Is it dangerous to travel in Peru?
🚨 No, Peru is generally a safe country for travelers.
✔️ Terrorist activity has virtually ended, and the country is now politically stable.
✔️ As in any large city, petty theft can occur in some areas, but violent crime is rare.
✔️ Outside urban areas, crime is almost nonexistent.
Is the trip itself dangerous? Are there any health risks or diseases?
🚗 The most dangerous part of any trip is the journey itself, particularly road travel, rather than encounters with wildlife or tropical diseases.
🦟 Mosquitoes & Malaria:
– The risk of malaria is extremely low.
– Above 450m, mosquitoes are rare.
– 🛖 Some lodges still provide mosquito nets for extra protection.
🕷️ Insect Bites:
– The Bullet Ant («Izula Ant») has a painful sting, but it is not life-threatening.
– Chiggers on trails and sand flies on beaches can cause skin irritation.
– 🦺 Wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and socks is recommended.
– Use insect repellent (at least 25% DEET) for extra protection.
What about high-altitude sickness?
🏔️ Some of our tours reach altitudes above 4,000m (13,100 ft), including:
– Junín area (near Lima).
– Colca Valley (near Arequipa).
– Abra Málaga Pass (near Cusco).
✔️ How to prevent altitude sickness:
– Spend a few days at around 3,000m (e.g., Cusco) before ascending to higher altitudes.
– 💧 Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol for the first few days.
– 🏥 Altitude sickness medication is available in Peruvian pharmacies.
Do you have more questions?
📩 If you need more information, feel free to contact us at:
✉️ [email protected]
