EL CONDOR PASA EXPRESS 13 Day

5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Titicaca Lake Uros,Taquile and Amantani Islands, Lima King´s City

Price Information * Daily Departures

All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available plus US$ 120

Dear Travelers to Peru ;

This itinerary has been very popular most people prefering to take a connecting flight direct to Cusco on their arrival to Lima. In this case we organize the first flight of the day for those arriving late at night/ early morning and you need to checkin around 3.45am. At times it can take over an hour to get through immigrations and customs so the direct flight to Cusco is recommended and we serve you full breakfast on your arrival to Hotel Marqueses Cusco on an early flight. You can get a better idea of the programs and Hotel Marqueses by looking at some photos on the website. www.sastravelperu.com www.hotelmarqueses.com

As this package includes the Inca Trail bookings for high season (May to Oct )must be completed around 4 -6 months in advance because of limited Inca Trail to Machupicchu Pemits. * Please note that Inca Trail hiking permits are limited and issued ' first come, first served` , so you are encouraged to reserve early.

Availability : Daily Departures
Group Size : Smallest groups only 12 travellers on most trips.
Shared Service with English or spanish speaking tour guides
Minimum: 2 participants.
Price & Value Unbeatable prices for unforgettable memories.
Grade of difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.

Day 1 Flight from Lima to Cusco, Check in early for the flight to Cusco. Arrival, Reception and Transfer to Hotel Marqueses Cusco .

OPTIONAL : Afternoon: Guided Visit to the City as well as the nearby ruins of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Qenko and Sacsayhuaman. (us$28 Tourist Cusco Ticket to visit City Tour, Sacred Valley and Other Sites NOT included )

Day 2 Guided Visit of the Sacred Valley of the Incas . ( Daily Departures ) Morning: Departure from Cusco in direction of the Sacred Valley. This Tour includes a Visit to the Pisac colourful Handcraft Market, Pisac archaeological Park, Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress and Return to Cusco via Chinchero site and Market. Overnight at the Marqueses hotel. Breakfast Included.

Day 3 Free day to prepare for the trek. Pre-Departure Inca Trail to Machupicchu Briefing tonight at 7pm with Inca Trail Group and guide ; SAS-Office 2 ; Overnight at the Marqueses Hotel. (Breakfast Included)

Day 4 Drive Piscakucho Km 82 , Commence Inca Trail Trek . We leave Cuzco and set off on our three-hour drive via Ollantaytambo to the Trail's starting point at Km82. Breakfast is provided on the route , The first half-day walk is fairly easy and on an undulating path, which follows the left side of the Urubamba River for much of the way. After lunch a gentle climb takes us to our camp at Huayllabamba (2900m). There are a couple of steep drops and climbs into gullies along the way, with great views of Mt Veronica standing at 5860 m. Camping and Meals

Day 5 Special Inca Trail Trek Today we climb the famous "Dead Woman's Pass" (4198m). We set off through cloud forest on climbing mountain trail. There is a wonderful array of exotic plants and we may even see hummingbirds collecting nectar from the flowering shrubs along the way. There is a small respite from the constant climb as we rest for lunch on a flat grassy meadow and then it's back into it with the last 400m of ascent in front of us. Stone steps take us up to and over the pass. In front of us is the most beautiful mountain vista, and we can see the meandering trail that lays ahead, our trek for tomorrow. Steep steps take us down to our camp at Pacaymayo 3600m. Walk 6 hours Camping and Meals

Day 6: Inca Trail Trek Today sees some great hiking through cloud forest on well maintained Inca paths and steps. An hour of climbing out of camp takes us to the second pass (3900m) from where we descend three thousand steps via the ruins of Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, and Wiñay-Wayna. We will have a guided tour of each of these ruins. The afternoon is spent on 'classic' Incan steps traversing the hillsides and passing numerous ruins set amongst the forest. Walk 7 hours Camping and Meals

Day 7: Inca Trail Trek - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Hostal Viajeros A very early start means that we can hike the last hour or so of the trail to Inti Punku, the sun gate, for sunrise. Our first glimpse of Machu Picchu through the morning mist is stunning, and we can spend the day touring the ruins. In the afternoon we take a bus down the hill to Aguas Calientes to soak in the relaxing hot springs. We overnight in Aguas Calientes Hostal Viajeros. Walk 3 hours

Day 8 Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Cusco Morning return to Ollantaytambo by train and on to Cusco by local bus. Rest of day free to recover or just enjoy a wander through the streets of this combination of Inca Empire and Colonial Style architecture and culture. Hotel Marqueses (Breakfast Included)

Day 9 First Class or Inka Express Class tourist bus to Lake Titicaca - Puno. With a magnificent buffet lunch in Sicuani and tours with English speaking guide to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya & Pukara. Bus is fully equipped for tourism. Please have some soles for the fees. Overnight. Puno hotel.

Day 10 Titicaca Lake Uros,Taquile and Amantani Islands . 8.00am Transfer from the hotel to the port and by motor boat we take you to one of the legendary Uros Islands where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on floating reed islands some only 20 metres in length. After a beautiful 3hr boat ride we reach Amantani island where we will break into smaller groups to stay with the local families. We will trek to the top of the mountain (4150 mtrs) to see the Temples of the Pachamama and Pachatata and enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. Food and authentic music prepared and performed by your designated family.

Day 11 Titicaca Lake Uros,Taquile and Amantani Islands . Short boat ride to the neighbouring Taquile island, where we will tour around the ruins and visit these beautiful people, world famous for their intricate and fascinating weavings, lunch and return trip to Puno. Arrival in the afternoon and transfer back to hotel approx 5 pm. Overnight in Puno hotel.

Day 12 Fly to Lima Transferred to Juliaca airport for the flight back to Lima ; Reception and Transfer to the Hotel Imperiale in Miraflores Free afternoon, Optional Visit to the Gold Museum or just relax in Larcomar.

Day 13 Lima Classic City tour : 4 Hours 09:30pm - 13:30pm ANCESTRAL LIMA; Huaca Pucllana, Archaelogical Pre-Inka Center from IV D Century. LIMA COLONIAL; Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Palacio de Gobierno, el Palacio Arzobispal, la Basílica Catedral, Palacio Municipal, Convento de San Francisco & the Catacumbs; Peru Reserve Museum, Gold Objets, Cerámic y Textils from Pre Inka Cultures.(Closed Sat & Sun) MODERN LIMA; El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores y Larco Mar, spectacular view of the Pacífic Ocean. Transfer to your Hotel Imperiale. Late afternoon Transfer to the Airport for your Flight home.

Single supplement for the tour is an extra US$ 120 to cover the cost of 7 single hotel rooms instead of twin share.

INCLUDES:

• Flight tickets from Lima to Cuzco & Puno Juliaca to Lima with LAN.
• Inca Express or First Class Tourist Bus Puno to Cusco with Buffet Lunch included ( entrance fees to the sites not included 15 soles)
• 2 Day Lake Titicaca tour includes: Motor boat, entrance fee, Accommodation,Guide & Full board meals,
• City tour of Cuzco includes: Private Transport & english speaking guide.
• Sacred Valley Tour includes: Private Transport & english speaking guide.
• Special 5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu Trek, includes: Full board meals,Tourist Train tickets, bus, entrance fee & trekking guide.
• 4 nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco
• 2 nights in Hotel Buhos or Plaza Mayor in Puno
• 3 nights in Double Tent Camping ;
• 1 night in Hostel Viajeros Machupicchu;Private Double Room
• 1 night with a Family in the Amantani Island.
• Our personal assistance during your entire trip. Small Group Trips guided by recommended English speaking Guides.

NOT INCLUDED:

• Airport taxes us$6 per flight.
• Entries to Ruins in Journey from Puno to Cusco 12 soles. Hot springs in Colca and Machupicchu 10 soles.
• Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 soles approx $45 ) includes Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
• Koricancha " Sun Temple" ( 10 soles) nor Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 25 soles) required for City tour)
• Optional Personal Porter for Inca Trail US$ 120 for 18 Kgs ( enough for 2 person )
• Sleeping bag to hire US$ 20 for the entire trek.
• Trekking poles to hire US$ 20 for the entire trek.
• Availability : Daily Departures Group Size : 2 -16 participants Shared Service Minimum: 2 participants.

Note: Late bookings of this tour could incur an extra cost if only expensive flights are available: Please check this at time of interest in package.

To CONFIRM your Package Reservation just Register/ Book on-line : http://www.sastravelperu.com/contact/reservas.html and pay your deposit of US$ 600 with Visa card only. OR Send us by e-mail or fax a BOOKING FORM with US$ 600 down payment per person with Visa, Master Card, American Express Card. Western Union money transfer is also accepted.

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BOOKING A PACKAGE:

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You can book any of our Packages just as they are described on our web site or we can customize an itinerary to meet your exact needs and requirements.

1. As soon as we receive your booking on-line OR the reservation booking form we will start processing your tour reservations and will send you a promt confirmation by e-mail .
2. Please note that each Package has a certain deposit amount depending of the character of your tour.
3. One of our Agents will contact you in a few days to e-mail the official confirmation for your tour including your Reservation Code and Hotel Names.
4. The balance needs to be paid at your arrival to Cusco in US$ Dollars cash or in Peruvian soles to the exchange rate of the date. Payments with credit / debit cards are accepted with a commission of 5%, Travelers' cheques with 3%.
5. On your arrival in Cusco city, or in Lima if is that the case all Travel Vouchers & Tickets will be given to you.
6. We expect to receive your flight detail re-confirmation 48 hours before your arrival just to ensure there are no last minute changes; in the mean time please feel free to contact us if you require any assistance.

TOUR PRICE: Our Trip Prices includes: domestic airfares, bus or train tickets, accommodation in 3 start hotels, excursions with English speaking guides, 24 hours emergency assistance to ensure you have a peace of mind and safe vacation and all in and out transfers to airports, train station or bus terminals. This means when you get off a bus, plane, or train, you will be met by one of our SAS Travel english speaking representatives, who will drive you to your hotel or to your next tour.

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE: International air fares to Peru, airport taxes, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips. Entrance fees to the archaeological sites I the tours.

TRAVEL INSURANCE: We recommend you to obtain a personal Travel Insurance, including Medical Problems, Baggage loss or damage. If you need help to find a travel Insurance Company please let us know. Eg, Nomad Travel Insurances

DOMESTIC FLIGHT TICKETS: Flight tickets purchased in Peru to LAN are non refundable neither changeable, so please take notice of this when you organize your voyage.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

1. If you cancel your booking more than 90 days before departure, the cancellation fee is 50% of deposit.
2. If you cancel your booking 89 to 30 days before departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of deposit.
3. If you cancel your trip while traveling in Peru, the cancellation fee is 100% of Trip price.

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