FAQs / PRACTICAL NOTES

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER PERU + PARTICIPATE ON THIS TRIP

To participate on this trip, you will need to:

• Have travel insurance that at least covers emergency medical evacuation (we can assist, and/or see here)

• Carry a passport valid for at least 6 months after the trip ends To participate on this trip, you will need to:

> We also ask that you review the physical consideration notes further down on this page. 

Covid-related update: Peru dropped all Covid-related requirements for entry in November 2022 (to clarify: it is no longer necessary to show a vaccine card or fill out a Health Declaration Form upon arrival, which were the requirements in place for our trip last year). If anything changes with regards to Covid, we will update registered travelers as soon as possible. Note that we still strongly recommend that all participants come fully vaccinated for Covid, and with updated boosters. 

COVID-RELATED ASSURANCES / FAQ

Things are looking good in Peru.

Despite considerable challenges early on in the pandemic, vaccination rates in Peru have now exceeded those of the U.S., and case rates per population remain considerably lower.

However, no matter how reassuring the variables are at present, we understand there may be concern about a change in circumstances such as new variant popping up, and that in general the unpredictability of the last three years may bring an increased concern for changes or cancellations with any trip booking.  To answer a few related questions:

What if an unexpected change in circumstances causes the trip to be cancelled before departure?

You would have the option to either reschedule for a future date (keeping your 2023 price even if it increases) OR to receive a full refund. 

For the following questions related to travel insurance, we can at least answer regarding the policies from our partner Travel Insured International mentioned here.    

What will happen to the insurance policy I purchased if the trip is cancelled or postponed?

Travel Insured International will simply adjust the policy to new trip dates, or simply offer you a credit for future use.  

Will my insurance policy cover me if I fall ill or test positive for Covid? 

Certainly. As per TII: "COVID-19 is treated that same as any other sickness for purposes of all coverages that are triggered by a sickness or that can reimburse losses resulting from a sickness." So, if getting Covid prevents you from traveling, your policy will cover you.  If you get Covid while you are traveling, benefits will apply. Etc. 

For additional questions regarding Covid & travel insurance, the following FAQs & resources from Travel Insured International may be reassuring: 

Covid-19 FAQs & Coverage | Additional FAQs | Coronavirus Resources

NEXT STEPS

If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to email us at info@openskyexpeditions.com, or call us at 1.844.OPENSKY or +1.212.441.0024. 

TO BOOK:

You can fill in this this registration form, and pay a $750 per person deposit to confirm participation on the trip.  

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FYI, once you book, we endeavor to be as organized as possible with presentation of helpful info for the trip. 

For example, you can expect to receive: 

• A timeline on what to expect between booking & departure (when balances are due, when to expect certain details, when certain actions should be taken, etc).

• Flight guidance with parameters to help you book air tickets & contact info for a partner familiar with the trip that can assist with reservations. 

• Comprehensive Pre-Departure Information detailed what to expect & how to prepare for the trip. 

And we'll remain just a call or email away for any questions you may have, at any time.