Frequently Asked Questions

We started in 2015. With over 7 years of operation, we have become one of the leaders in pioneering trips to places where most travel companies don’t go.

What assurance do you provide to protect the traveler’s investment?

We know people are concerned about being left high and dry by unscrupulous or unwise travel companies. We want you to know that we are happy to provide you with recent client.

Aremika is part of the Camara de Comercio de Cusco, we are proud licensees of the Marca Peru, and PROMPERU, as well as we are registered in IPERU.

What kinds of trips do you offer?

We offer a full range of tours, excursions, treks and train trips, from the most luxurious to the most adventurous, from mountaineering expeditions to special interest excursions and art museums.

We strive to offer the highest quality service in all the most challenging and visited destinations, “Machu Picchu”. We have variety in travel, like our clients, we are pleased to offer a variety of services rather than a strict subset of experiences.

Who will answer my calls and questions when I call you, both before and after I sign up?

We’re very proud of the fact that your primary contact throughout and after your trip will be the Destination Expert who very likely created the trip in the first place, scouted it, .

Our Destination Experts and Operations Managers are hardworking experts, but they’re also enthusiasts, so we advise you to ask them freely what you need to know for your trip.

What is the difference between a tour and a trek?

On a tour we fly, drive, sail, or perhaps take a train to our overnight destination, which will be a hotel as comfortable and luxurious as common sense and the locale allow. We walk in museums and around villages and towns, but on the whole our tours are physically non-demanding, and many of them compare in comfort level to classic Cusco tours.

Our treks are essentially backpacking trips without the backpack (we carry only light daypacks) and the hassle (of cooking, setting up, etc.). First-time trekkers are almost invariably astounded by the high level of creature comforts on trek. Porters or pack animals carry all bags, food, tents, etc., and staff prepares all meals, washes all dishes, puts up and takes down camp, and generally takes care of everything but the walking (which never, unless we highlight it in the itinerary, involves anything more more technical than a hike in the Sierra Nevada, for example).

How difficult are your tours?

When we categorize a tour as Rigorous it’s usually because we attain high altitude (i.e., more than 10,000 feet) at some point, or conditions, i.e., hot water, etc., may not always be optimal. Moderate tours may involve some less-than-five-star conditions and longer drives than Easy tours, which are just that, easy and luxurious.

How difficult are treks?

An Easy trek will generally stay at low (under 10,000 feet) altitudes. Hiking days will be short (less than six hours), and there will not be a lot of elevation gain (a 1,000-foot day is easy, 4,000 feet is a good workout). A moderate trek will likely involve a little more altitude, but will still involve less steepness and altitude gain than a Rigorous trek, which will usually combine altitudes in excess of 15,000 feet with some good steep, long days on the trail.

Who will lead my trip?

Our trip leaders are vetted for three main criteria: First, an ability to prevent and solve problems in the field, the capacity to deal with the various cultures, governments, and business practices in the places we visit. Two, an ability to relate to and enjoy our travelers. And three, a love for and a knowledge of the place.

What is your maximum group size?

Sixteen is our maximum, and our minimum is highly flexible. Many of our custom trips range from one traveler on up.

What kinds of hotels and accommodations do you use?

We stay in top-notch hotels, usually the finest, or, in remote areas, the commonsense best. Sometimes the best is a place like Hilton Garden Cusco Hotel , Costa del Sol, or it may be a place like the deceptively modern and grand hotel in ARANWA PUEBLITO ENCANTADO DEL COLCA

. We stay in guesthouses in remotest Bhutan where “rustic” is more than travelprose, but where the kindliness of the local people, the calm neatness of things, and the stunning views are consolation enough. In all, though, we strive to stay in the most atmospheric and luxurious properties available.

What land operators do you use?

All travel companies subcontract with companies in the field for transportation, hotels, local guides, and other services. Though almost all our trips also have a “western” leader, we’re very proud of our carefully picked and tested local operators.

At Cuzco, we develop trekking and have the highest level of professionalism; they are the best. We have been taking people to Inca Trails longer than any of our competitors, so we have forged excellent relationships and influence with the best operators in the country. We specialize in doing the Salkantay trekking, classic inca trail to Machu Picchu 

Can you arrange air transportation and post- and pre-trip extensions?

Our in-house air travel department is a full-service agency which can book a full range of domestic and international flights. We are familiar with booking procedures for even the most obscure carriers (e.g., Latam, Aeromexico, ), and we can and very often do arrange the most complex customized travel arrangements and extensions through the world.

Do you include trip insurance?

We automatically include medical expense, 24-hour hotline assistance, and transportation insurance for every trip participant. (Trip cancellation, interruption, and baggage insurance is optional.)

What should I do if I’m interested in a trip?

We have a lot more to say about our destinations and we’d love to answer your specific questions. So we encourage you to call us at +51 984 838 307. We’re eager to talk about our famously detailed trip itineraries, costs and departures dates, and next steps.