Terms & Conditions

  1. Our contract
    All bookings are made with ANDES PATH PERU CORP By booking a trip with us you are deemed to have agreed to these Booking Conditions (which constitutes the entire agreement between you and us) and your booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation invoice.
  2. Validity
    Dates, itineraries and prices are valid from 01 January 2019 until 31 December 2019. Beyond 31 December 2019 dates, itineraries and prices are indicative only.
  3. Deposit requirement
    You are required to pay a non-refundable deposit per person per trip for your booking to be confirmed (please note that increased deposit requirements apply for some trips). If your booking is made within 56 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking. Please note that a higher deposit is required for polar bookings.
  4. Acceptance of booking and final payments
    If we accept your booking we will issue a confirmation invoice. A contract will exist between us from the date we issue the confirmation invoice or if you book within 7 days of departure the contract will exist when we accept your deposit. Please refer to your booking confirmation invoice for details regarding final payments. Payment of the balance of the trip price is due 56 days before the departure date. Please note that full payment is required earlier for Polar bookings. If this balance is not paid on or before the due date we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled (apply for some trips).
  5. Your details
    In order for us to confirm your travel arrangements you must provide all requested details with the balance of the trip price. Necessary details include full name as per passport (copy passport), date of birth, nationality, passport number, passport issue and expiry date and any pre-existing medical conditions you have which may affect your ability to complete your travel arrangements. If you are 70 years of age or over we also require you to complete and forward a Self-Assessment form. Your booking cannot be confirmed without provision of these details.
  6. Cancellation by the traveller
    If you cancel some or all portions of your booking cancellation fees will apply. A cancellation will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation. If you cancel a trip:

    • 56 days or more prior to departure, we will retain the deposit
    • Between 30 and 55 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit or 50% of the total booking cost; whichever is greater
    • Less than 30 days prior to departure, we will retain 100% paid by you in connection with the booking.Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to Polar bookings, some short break adventures, urban adventures and additional services – please ask your booking consultant for details. Please note that for certain travel arrangements the cancellation charge may be higher than those shown. In certain cases a 100% cancellation fee applies as soon as the booking is made and the ticket is issued. Please ask for full details of cancellation charges at time of booking. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services
  7. Cancellation by ANDES PATH PERU CORP
    We may cancel a trip at any time up to 28 days before departure, subject to clause 14. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less an unrecoverable cost. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, and travel insurance, excess or non-refundable flights.
    Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to some Short Break Adventures and Urban Adventures – please ask your booking consultant for details.
  8. Booking amendments
    If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 56 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of $150 per person per change will apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines).
    If you notify us less than 56 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.
    Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur an $100 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 10 days of departure.
  9. Inclusions (apply for some trips)
    The land price of your trip includes:

    • All accommodation as listed in the trip notes
    • All transport listed in the Trip Notes
    • Sightseeing and meals as listed in the Trip Notes
    • The services of a group tour guides as described in the Trip Notes.
  10. Exclusions
    The land price of your trip does not include:

    • International or internal flights unless specified
    • Airport transfers, taxes and excess baggage charges unless specified
    • Meals other than those specified in the Trip Notes
    • travel insurance
    • Optional activities and all personal expenses.
  11. Prices & surcharges
    Our trip prices are based on currency exchange rates published by PERU BCR We reserve the right to impose surcharges up to 28 days before departure due to unfavorable changes in exchange rates, increases in airfares or other transportation costs, increases in local operator costs. Please note that a levy of up to 10% may be applied to all purchases made by credit card and by PAYPAL up to 8%.
  12. Age & Health requirements
    Minimum General Policy: For the majority of our trips the minimum age for children is 12. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for the child’s day-to-day care. Please note we cannot guarantee triple or joining rooms for families; accompanying adults may be required to share with others in the group on a twin share basis.
    Maximum General Policy: For the majority of our trips we have no upper age limit, though we remind you that our trips can be physically demanding and a Self-Assessment form is required for all passengers 70 years and over.
    We are able to provide details on mandatory health requirements; however, we are not medical experts. It is your responsibility to ensure that you obtain proper and detailed medical advice at least two months prior to travel for the latest health requirements, recommendations for your destination and any costs. Where you do not do so and either is not allowed to enter any country, or suffer personal injury or death as a result, we have no liability to you for any cost, loss or damage which you suffer nor will we refund you the cost of any unused portion of your travel arrangements
  13. Small groups & combination private groups
    Our trips are guaranteed to depart once they have one fully-paid traveller unless minimum group size specifically stated otherwise. This means at times we can have small groups or some people at list (1 or 2).
    our trips are designed a combination fit with a small groups or to create a private groups trip; If you would like to know how many people are booked on your trip, or any combination trip it is part of, please ask prior to making your booking.
  14. Passport and visas
    You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.
  15. Travel insurance
    Travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US $200,000 for each of the categories of cover. you will not be able to join the trip without it.
  16. Flexibility
    You appreciate and acknowledge that the nature of these types of travels requires considerable flexibility and you should allow for alternatives. The itinerary provided for each trip is representative of the types of activities contemplated but it is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events.
  17. Change of itinerary
    While we endeavor to operate all trips as described, we reserve the right to change the trip itinerary. Please refer to our website before departure for the most recent updates to your itinerary.
    Before departure: If we make a major change we will inform you as soon as reasonably possible, if there is time to do so before departure. The definition of a major change is deemed to be a change affecting at least one day in five of the itinerary. When a major change is made you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of the trip only or accepting an alternative tour offered.
    After departure: We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control. In such emergency circumstances the additional cost of any necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you: please refer to the Trip Notes for your trip for details of Emergency Funds which you agree to carry to be used in such instances. Please note we are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of the change of itinerary such as visas, vaccinations or non-refundable flights.
  18. Authority on tour
    Our group trips are run by a group leader. The decision of the group leader is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a group leader, or interfere with the wellbeing or mobility of the group, the group leader may direct you to leave the trip immediately, with no right of refund. We may also elect not to carry you on any future trips booked. You must at all times comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and drug regulations of all countries visited, and you also agree to travel in accordance with our responsible travel guidelines.
  19. Acceptance of risk
    You acknowledge that the nature of the trip is adventurous and participation involves a degree of personal risk. You will be visiting places where the political, cultural and geographical attributes present dangers and physical challenges greater than those present in our daily lives.
    We use information from government foreign departments and reports from our own contacts in assessing whether the itinerary should operate. However, it is also your own responsibility to acquaint yourself with all possible relevant travel information and the nature of your itinerary. You acknowledge that your decision to travel is made in light of consideration of this information and you accept that you are aware of the personal risks attendant upon such travel.
  20. Limitation of liability
    We contract with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals to assist in the running of our trips as agent for these third parties. We are not responsible for the acts and omissions of these third parties.
    To the fullest extent permitted by law:

    • liability for any loss, death, injury or damage which you may suffer (directly or indirectly) in connection with or arising out of your participation in a trip, or any breach of the Booking Conditions, is excluded.
    • you release us and our officers, employees, agents and representatives from any liability and expressly waive any claims you may have against us arising out of or in connection with your participation in a trip.
    • any condition or warranty which would otherwise be implied by law into these Booking Conditions (Implied Warranty), is excluded.
      To the extent an Implied Warranty cannot be excluded, our liability in respect of the Implied Warranty is limited to (in our absolute discretion): (i) the provision of a similar trip to an equivalent value; or (ii) a refund of the total amount received by us from you in connection with your booking.
      Any claim by you is excluded to the extent that it is for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits or economic loss, however it arises, or for indirect, special, punitive or exemplary damages.
  21. Optional activities
    Optional activities not included in the trip price do not form part of the trip or this contract.
    You accept that any assistance given by your tour leader or local representative in arranging optional activities does not render us liable for them in any way. The contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and the activity provider.
  22. Claims & complaints
    If you have a complaint about your trip please inform your tour leader or our local representative at the time in order that they can attempt to rectify the matter. If satisfaction is not reached through these means then any further complaint should be put in writing to us within 30 days of the end of the tour.
  23. Severability
    In the event that any term or condition contained in these Booking Conditions is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason, then such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this contract or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions to survive and continue as binding.
  24. Photos and marketing
    You consent to us using images of you taken during the trip for advertising and promotional purposes in any medium we choose. You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable license to use such images for publicity and promotional purposes
  25. Privacy policy
    Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy.
  26. Applicable law
    The laws INTERNATIONAL AND PERU govern these Booking Conditions to the fullest extent allowable. Any disputes in connection with a trip or these Booking Conditions must be initiated in the courts of PERU
  27. Registered address
    ANDES PATH PERU CORP. S.R.L  TORDO STREET, N°172A, CUSCO-PERU