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Questions about Peru:

• How well do you know Peru? Who will be our guide?

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- We leave for Peru with Jean-Claude Moubarac, who knows the country very well. Jean-Claude has traveled extensively to the country since 1998, while participating in archeological digs as well as exploration treks throughout Peru. Apart from the fact that his master’s degree revolved around the Mochica culture, Jean-Claude is a charming, adventurous and passionate Creative Organizer!

• What will the climate be like in Peru?
- The climate in Peru is variable and will depend on the altitude we are at, as well as the zone we are traveling through. From the desert-like coast to the highest peaks on the white-tipped Andean mountains, to the oriental valleys of the Amazon (tropical forests), you can travel through 20 different ecosystems in only 200 km (out of a total of 34 existing ecosystems in the world). During the month of August, a popular month for the trip, the temperature will vary between 15 and 25 degrees, and rain is very rare. While in high altitudes, the temperature will vary between 15 and 20 degrees and it can go down to 5-10 degrees at night. The rainy season starts in December and ends in April.

• What is the physical level of difficulty of the trip?
- We will trek in the mountains for the good part of 7 days (out of 16). While trekking, we go for about 5 hours, total, during the course of a day, and we take the time to rest of course! We can say that the level of difficulty is intermediate for this trip but we by no means require any athletes! An average person can enjoy the beautiful views and reach the mountaintops with no great difficulty. We will at a maximum, reach an altitude of 4000 meters (>12000 feet) but we will have excellent cocoa “mate” to help us adapt!

• According Health Canada, Peru is a country where some vaccines are necessary, is this true?
- There exist some diseases that might pose a small risk, like in most countries. It is important to note that we will not be going to the high-risk zones (tropical regions). Even though the chances of you catching something are small, we recommend consulting your doctor or your local CLSC branch before taking the plane.

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					FAQ - Questions about Peru "A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given to him by his fathers but borrowed from his children." - John James Audobon


					Questions about Peru: • How well do you know Peru? Who will be our guide? -->Click here to check his BIO - We leave for Peru with Jean-Claude Moubarac, who knows the country very well. Jean-Claude has traveled extensively to the country since 1998, while participating in archeological digs as well as exploration treks throughout Peru. Apart from the fact that his master’s degree revolved around the Mochica culture, Jean-Claude is a charming, adventurous and passionate Creative Organizer! • What will the climate be like in Peru? - The climate in Peru is variable and will depend on the altitude we are at, as well as the zone we are traveling through. From the desert-like coast to the highest peaks on the white-tipped Andean mountains, to the oriental valleys of the Amazon (tropical forests), you can travel through 20 different ecosystems in only 200 km (out of a total of 34 existing ecosystems in the world). During the month of August, a popular month for the trip, the temperature will vary between 15 and 25 degrees, and rain is very rare. While in high altitudes, the temperature will vary between 15 and 20 degrees and it can go down to 5-10 degrees at night. The rainy season starts in December and ends in April. • What is the physical level of difficulty of the trip? - We will trek in the mountains for the good part of 7 days (out of 16). While trekking, we go for about 5 hours, total, during the course of a day, and we take the time to rest of course! We can say that the level of difficulty is intermediate for this trip but we by no means require any athletes! An average person can enjoy the beautiful views and reach the mountaintops with no great difficulty. We will at a maximum, reach an altitude of 4000 meters (>12000 feet) but we will have excellent cocoa “mate” to help us adapt! • According Health Canada, Peru is a country where some vaccines are necessary, is this true? - There exist some diseases that might pose a small risk, like in most countries. It is important to note that we will not be going to the high-risk zones (tropical regions). Even though the chances of you catching something are small, we recommend consulting your doctor or your local CLSC branch before taking the plane. Click here for the General FAQ
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