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GENERAL TOURS
Q : How do we know what company works best for our needs & interests ?
A : We believe that "not every company is right for every customer."
TAMBO TOURS is a "designer of programs" and we prefer to offer trips that are not made to be the
"cookie cutter social events" of the cruise lines or whole seller travel agents.
Since most travelers prefer to have more control of their "interests, time & money" we allow our customers a choice of a variety of "non cookie cutter companies"
that the "whole seller travel agents" do not offer. In fact our designer programs many times are lower priced than their general tours.
Q : What is the difference in hotels that TAMBO TOURS offers over what other companies offer?
A : We always tell our travelers to compare "hotel name to hotel name." Do not compare by the star system...3, 4 or 5 star.
There are "night and day" differences in these comparisons and we have designed our own method that allows you to get the type of
hotel that suites your personal needs and budget. We list ALL our hand picked hotels on a drop down menu for each area of interest.
EXAMPLES OF HOTEL CLASS...( TAMBO TOURS are in BOLD )
Barato-3 star hoStels (nice private bath) (others may call: Economy class)
Economy Class-3 star hoTels (others may call: Tourist class)
Tourist Class-3 star hoTels (others may call: First,Deluxe or Superior)
First Class-4 star (others may call: Superior First or Superior Deluxe)
First Class-5 star (others may call: Executive or Superior Deluxe First)
Q : How do we know we are getting a good hotel and in a safe location?
A : The owners have traveled to Peru over 80 times and as noted prior "hand picked" all our
hotels that we offer to our customers. We do not offer hotels that are based on high commissions
and do not buy cheap hotels in bad locations for these higher profits as a wholeseller might.
Again we list ALL our hand picked hotels on a drop down menu for each area of interest.
Q : What if the hotels we prefer are not available?
A : We have a "one on one" relationship with many of the hotels that we work with so
normally we can confirm your hotels that you prefer. If the requested hotel is not available we have alternative hotels
and can discuss these options with you.
Q : After we decide what type of program we want how long is it to get confirmed?
A : After the program is discussed with you, we request the local operations for availability. Normally that "same day" we have a "confirmation of update" from them. In fact many times we can confirm your program in a matter of minutes.
Q : What type of clothing should we take for our trip ?
A : Depending on the region and time of year that you travel you will want to take comfortable items that allow your body to breath as well that allow to be layered for easy removal.
EXAMPLES ...
Warm jacket for cool evenings, wool sweater, flannel shirt, pants, (two short & two long) cotton shirts, hat with brim, rain coat, socks & underwear. Note - Winter / Dry Season ... June to August Summer / Rainy ... November to April.
Comfortable walking shoes or boots.
RAFTING TRIPS
A swimsuit or cut-off shorts.
A pair of tennis shoes/sandals
A light nylon shell jacket
A towel and change of clothes.
Plastic bag for personal items... wet / dry clothing, jewelry, money, ect.
Personal medications / written prescriptions sun screen. ( min. SPF 15 )
Personal snacks. (Cliff Bars, Power Bars, granola or gum ect . . . )
BACK PACKING TRIPS
Clothing: warm jacket for cool evenings, wool sweater, flannel shirt, pants, (two short & two long) cotton shirts, hat with brim, rain coat, socks & underwear. Note - Winter / Dry Season ... June to August Summer / Rainy ... November to April.
Comfortable walking shoes or boots. ( BROKEN IN )
A good sleeping bag & foam pad.
Day pack or fanny pack & water bottle.
Duffel bag or frame less backpack for your clothes.
Camera, film, flashlight, binoculars, extra batteries & extra flshlight bulb.
Toiletries, plastic bags for wet / dry clothing.
A small hand & bath towel.
Personal medications / written prescriptions, Insect repellant with high deet / itch reliever & sun screen ( min. SPF 15 ).
Personal snacks. ( Cliff Bars, Power Bars, granola, beef jerky, gum ect . . . )
AMAZON TRIPS
Clothing: light weight pants and shorts, short & long sleeved shirts, swimming suit, rain jacket or suit, sun hat with a brim, socks & underwear. Note - Winter / Dry Season ... June to August Summer / Rainy ... November to April.
Comfortable boots or tennis shoes. (water resistant)
Sleeping bag & foam pad. ( for camping trips )
Day pack or fanny pack & water bottle.
Duffel bag or backpack for your clothes.
Camera, film, flashlight, binoculars, extra batteries & extra flshlight bulb.
A hand & bath towel.
Toiletries, plastic bags for wet / dry clothing.
Personal medication's / written prescriptions.
Insect repellant with high deet / itch reliever & sun screen ( min. SPF 15 ).
Personal snacks. ( Cliff Bars, Power Bars, granola or gum ect . . . )
PERSONAL FIRST AID SUPPLIES
Calamine lotion, hydrogen peroxide, safety pins, band- aids, thermometer, scissors, foot padding & a antiseptic. Toiletries : toothpaste / brush, soap, shampoo, deodorant, razor /shave cream, sanitary pads
CONFIRMATIONS
Currently ONLY YELLOW FEVER is MANDATORY for entering into the Amazon region of Peru. However several are recommended, consult your physician or local traveler's clinic. If you are going to the Amazon rain forest, you will need documentaion of yellow fever vacination. As for general travel, typhoid, infectious hepatitis, polio are commonly advised. Keep in mind it is safe travel with a peace of mind.
TOILETRIES
Biodegradable soap, shampoo, deodorant, razor and shaving cream, tweezers, nail clippers, zip top bags for storage. If appropriate: Sunglasses, heating pad, contraceptives, Tampons or sanitary pads, contact lens solution and lens case.
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