Airline Tickets

Airfare is usually not included in our tour prices to provide greater flexibility for you. Many people want to use their frequent flier miles.

To purchase airline tickets, you can use any travel agency of your choice. If you want Trico Tours to handle airline reseverations and tickets, we will be happy to help; groups of 10 or more traveling on the same itinerary may qualify for a group discount.

Keep in mind, if traveling to Paraguay you will likely need to fly multiple carriers. If cost is an important consideration, ask your agent to consider all carriers than fly from the US to South America, including Air Canada, LAN Chile, TAM, and Varig. On your return flight, allow ample time for customs at the port of entry (i.e., Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, or New York).

Home-based agency Evelina Travel 1-800-356-5462 specializes in air travel to Paraguay.

Airport departure taxes
In the United States, all taxes are included in the ticket price; but in South America, some airlines include the airport departure tax in the price of the airline ticket, while other passengers may be required to pay the airport tax in cash prior to departure.  It is recommended that you check with the airline or your travel agent to determine whether or not the departure tax has been included.  If the tax is not included in the airline ticket, payment in either U.S. or local currency (no credit cards or checks) will be required at the airport before departure.

When should I arrive at the airport?
No matter where you fly in the world, your flight will be affected by airport conditions.  For an international departure from the U.S., it is generally recommended to check in two hours prior to flight time.

Arrival & departure in South America
After your international arrival at the airport, pass through immigration, baggage claim and customs. Upon leaving customs, look for your guide who will accompany you to your hotel.

While we have never failed to meet a guest, we do have a contingency plan. If you are unable to locate your guide within 15 minutes of your scheduled arrival time (flights sometimes arrive early), you can take a taxi to your hotel and ask the receptionist to notify our local office of your arrival (your hotel's name and our phone numbers will appear on your Tour Itinerary). The taxi fare should be agreed upon in advance and for two people should not exceed $25 in Asuncion or $50 in Buenos Aires. We will reimburse you, of course.