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Covid-19: You need to know for your trip to Peru

What is the current state of Peru for international travelling?

After the 7- months closure of all touristic activities in Peru due to the sanitary state of emergency, travelers can head to the land of the Incas in a safe way. Last days, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) granted a special seal in order to recognize Peruvian efforts to stand up and keep sharing its treasures with visitors worldwide. Peru got the Safe Travel Seal!
Traveling nowadays has an extra risk factor due to exposure to health-related hazards worldwide, however governments alongside organizations such as the WHO works together to plan effective measures to keep travelers safe and make these measures a reality.

These efforts turned into the Safe Travel seal a recognition to countries and destinations working for the implementation of recovery protocols in the tourism industry. Protocols include insurances, car rental, tour operations, attractions and airports. Although a 100% safe journey is not guaranteed, the Safe Travel seal is a sign of a safe place that can provide peace for your health and mind. Just as you want your vacation time to be.

Entry restrictions to Peru are easing up

International travelers are allowed to enter Peru. Commercial travel has restarted within the Latin American region. Limited commercial international flights have resumed.
For additional details, as well as any exemptions to this restriction/procedure, view the government source (US Embassy for Peru)

No quarantine required

Travelers entering Peru on commercial flights who have a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure and do not present any COVID-19 symptoms are not required to self-quarantine upon arrival.

Mandatory health declaration form

All international travelers are required to submit a health declaration form online within 72 hours before departure to Peru. Travelers must present the generated QR code from the online form, it could be presented either digitally or printed.
https://e-notificacion.migraciones.gob.pe/dj-salud/

Recommended pre-registration form

Travelers can install and complete a "Pre Registro de Control Migratorio" in their personal device within 48 hours before departure to Peru. This will generate a QR code that can be presented upon arrival. This will accelerate controls with immigration.

Proof of negative COVID-19 test results

Travelers aged 12 years and older are required to have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR or antigen test result up to 72 hours old from when it was issued, before boarding the plane. Travelers under 12 years of age must show a medical certificate of good health to avoid the testing requirement.

Masks are mandatory in public and on flights

Travelers are required to wear a face mask in public places. Travelers must wear a face mask and face shield on flights.
https://pe.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Vidal Expeditions safe protocols

According of the announced by the Peruvian government about the Protocols and restrictions Vidal Expeditions team are ready to start operating since the January 2021, different tours in Cusco and Peru with all the safety protocols to guarantee an amazing and safe experience while you are visiting this great country.

Our safe protocols are as follows:

  • Each Customers need a negative COVID-19 PCR test within a week before to departure to any tour and do not present any symptoms
  • All customers and Vidal Expeditions team need to use a mask in office or during the tour.
  • Temperature control is mandatory for passengers and Vidal Expeditions staff
  • Hand-washing is mandatory before to have any contact between Vidal Expeditions staff and clients
  • Before to boarding any bus or taxy it is mandatory to disinfect your hands and your feet
  • All of our team (Guides, chefs, Porters, driver and office team) will go through a COVID-19 PCR test monthly.
  • Our team always carry a first aid kid and an oxygen balloon totally disinfected after each use.
  • Our vehicles will be disinfected before and after of each service following the biosecurity according of Health Ministry in Peru.
  • Our vehicles will always have hand-sanitizer and alcohol 70º and each vehicle has a maximum capacity of 50% in order to respect the protocols of distance.

In order to keep working with safety and guarantee in this difficult situation it is always available to book your lifetime tour for 2021 or 2022 season. Don’t hesitate to contact us in case you have any question, Start making your plan for your big adventure in Peru.