We highly recommend Boutique Hotel Marqueses in Cusco, it is a beautiful and charming Colonial house built at the end of XVI century that has recently been restored and refurbished, located just one block from Cusco`s mayor Plaza. This great location is part of its popularity, close to all of the most important tourist attractions in the famous capital of Inca`s Empire. Well known for its incomparable hospitality and professional service. We can reserve the hotel and transfers you from the airport on your arrival and back on your return, you will enjoy a safe visit, wonderful attention and be pleasantly surprised by the warmth of the Andean Hospitality.
Due to the safe and strategic location you are within easy walking distance of the many historical places, museums, restaurants, cultural, artistic and traditional places of the Imperial Inca City.
SAS Travel Tour Operator & Agency offices are located alongside Hotel Marqueses so we at SAS Travel can assist you at any time.
Tour Price:
2-3 person US$ 460 pp
4-6 person US$395 pp
7-8 person US$345 pp
US$20 less with ISIC student card, please send us at the time of booking.
Overview
Up-grading Hotel
in Aguas Calientes.
Supplement payment per person:
Hotel Presidente US$25
Hotel Santuario US$30
Hotel Andina luxury US$45
Hotel Machupicchu Inn US$75
Hotel Hatuchay Tower US$135
Hotel Sumaq US$150
Hotel Inkaterra US$249
Hotel Sanctuary US$ 445
Is it for me?
This hike is accessible for all ages, and doesn't require you to be in top physical shape. Since your one day hike takes you to the town of Aguas Calientes, you will not have to camp, or carry backpacks only your personal day-pack as we will stay in a Hotel. Private rooms, it is recommended for those having less time or those with less experience in altitude. For families, group of friends or couples.
To make even more special this short pilgrimage to Machu-Picchu, up-grade your accommodation, you can stay in the Sanctuary Hotel near Machupicchu or in Inkaterra hotel in Aguas Calientes near the hot springs pools.
Difficulty
This itinerary is rated moderate and should be undertaken by people who are fairly fit and take regular exercise.
Briefing
Briefing with guide and group is held at SAS office in Calle Garcilaso 270 (near Plaza San Francisco) or at your hotel, the night before the departure at 7pm. At your check-in at the office the day before the confirmation of the Briefing time will be confirmed.
Permits are selling out quickly, best recommendation is to book 4-6 months in advance due to the high demand of this short hike to Machu-Picchu.
All Inca trail permits have run out until 30 Oct.
The month showing and the first bold date when you open this site is the first possible date that permits are available. To see if a later date is available click on the calender on the month you are wanting using the arrow to the right and if the date is bold then it is still available if you pay today!
Please check: Inca Trail Availability 2010
If for any case you miss out your trek permits still consider to visit Machu-Picchu by train tour 2 Day Classic or our 2 Day Active tour with a lot of extra hikes.
Special Offer
For dates where you are the first to book and so we can`t guarantee the group price of US$345 at that moment, if the final number of passengers is just 2-3 persons where the price is US$460 then we include the night before the trek in Hotel Marqueses as free to compensate the higher rate for small group.
If you request a private group of just 2-3 persons this does not apply. Bookings finalised before the 1st of Sept 2010, receive a special offer for Hotel Marqueses Cusco accomodation as 4 nights for the price of 3 Or free upgrade from Standard to Delux room for all purchased nights.
Please enquire about availability at time of booking trek though.
2 DAYS SHORT INCA TRAIL- SACRED JOURNEY TO MACHUPICCHU
A shorter version of the Inca Trail leaves from KM 104, 2100 m (104 kilometers along the railway from Cusco to Aguas Calientes) and involves a four hour walk uphill to Wiñay-Wayna Complex 2700 m. and a couple of hours further to Machu Picchu, to experience this last part of the Classic Inca Trail. This 2-Day Tour covers a 16-km Inca Trail in the first day, connecting the Classic 4-day trail at the impressive archaeological site of Wiñay-Wayna. Only Inca Trail hikers get to enjoy these ruins !!! (The name means “Forever Young “ in Quechua,( Inca`s language ) and the place is named after a pink and purple orchid of that name that grows here. Farming terraces “ Andenes “ surrounding the whole side of a mountain decorating this ancient Inca castle with temples, buildings and water channels. The stonework is high in quality and fine masonry with a magnificent sequence of fifteen ritual fountain baths. It was a religious centre, probably associated with the ritual worship of water. Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy and Inti-pata are other very interesting Inca Complexes hiding in the middle of the beauty of the mountains and the lower part of the Sub-tropical valley.
Trekkers continue the hike all the way to Machu Picchu where you will observe the famous view from the Sun gate “Inti Punku” and spend the night in a comfortable hostel in Aguas Calientes. Groups then will return ( Guided group average 8 -12 people max )
to Machu Picchu for a guided tour on the second day. Very early you will have a private tour of Machupicchu, avoiding the large crowds that arrive with the first trains from Cusco, then free time to explore on your own.
"...Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar." Antonio Machado.
" Viajero... los mejores momentos los creas tu !!!" Raffo Leon.
Program Itinerary
Day 1: OLLANTAYTAMBO- KM 104 CHACHABAMBA- WIÑAY-WAYNA- MACHUPICCHU-AGUAS CALIENTES.
We`ll pick you up from your Hotel at 06:00 am to transfer you to Train Station for a 4 hour journey or in high season this may be with private transport to Ollantaytambo train station, then we`ll board a Tourist Backpacker Train with reserved seats for 1 hour and 45 minutes to the kilometer 104 start of the hike. As soon as we arrive to this point we will cross a bridge to the check out point and show your passports then we will start a soft walk into the other side of the Vilcanota river the trail heads off to the right towards the ruins of Chachabamba. After a visit in Chachabamba, we`ll continue the trail heads south and begin climbing the mountain, before entering the cloud forest. Then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing the uphill hike in open grassland. After hiking in the sun for about three hours, the trail descends into a shaded forest. This is where trekkers can enjoy a beautiful waterfall. After leaving the waterfall and forest, trekkers will arrive at the lower part of the incredible ruins of Wiñaywayna. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 litres of water.
After lunch in Wiñaywayna we continue through a cloud forest full of bromelias, orchids and fern trees. You will walk the last part of the original trail with amazing features stone steps and tambos “resting places” and climb the 60 steps before arriving to the Inti Punku or "Sun`s Gate". From this point you will be able to contemplate and observe this marvelous place, last 45 minutes to be on front of this wonder, where you can feel an inner peace. Spend a short time for pictures and views then we prepare our mind for the next early morning, time to take a bus for 30 minutes to Aguas Calientes town. Hot springs pools are optional or just free time to chill out at this small village.
Accommodation in private rooms, Hotel Viajeros or similar level accommodation.
This is all considered a low altitude hike, but you would want to be fit. Dinner included.
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Viajeros Hotel
2400m/7872ft
2400m/7872ft
7 Km aprox.
6 - 7 Hours
Day 2: AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHUPICHU- WAYNA-PICCHU- OLLANTAYTAMBO- CUSCO
Early after a good breakfast re-live the history and the mysterious world of the Incas, we take the first bus up at approx 06.15am and arrive at the ruins at 06.45am. This time is still not so crowded so we take advantage of the tranquility of this sacred site ; Guided Tour of Machupicchu. This enigmatic city is explored for Approx 2 hrs and their mysteries and archaeological information will be explained by your expert guide, ( you generally have approx 6 hrs extra free time but depends on train timetables in high season.) Option to climb to the Huayna Picchu mountain ( Please check previously with your guide. Sometimes guided tour is after Huaynapicchu.) Around 4:00 pm bus down to Aguas Calientes for your Train return. ( $7 )
The train departs Aguas Calientes late in the afternoon. ( 6:00 pm or 5:00 pm to Ollantaytambo then a 2 hours transport to Cusco arriving at 9:00 pm approx. )
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2 person per room.
2400m/7872ft
2100m/6888ft
9 km approx
3 - 4 Hours
What is Included:
Transfer from your hotel to the Train Station
Tourist Back-packer train to Km 104 (starting point of the hike)
Entrance fees for Machupicchu
Permits and fees for the 2 Day Inca Trail park
Walk with an excellent English speaking guide for 4 hours before Lunch
Guided visit of Chachabamba, views of Choquesuysuy and Intipata
along the trail we will enjoy the beauty of the Sub tropical forest, combining the inca road ,archaeological Complexes, and the beauty of the snow capped mountains around near to the Urubamba River
Guided Tour in Machupicchu on the second Day
1 Lunch, 1 Breakfast 1 Dinner
Private room for 2 or 3 person in Hotel Viajeros Shower and bathroom
2 bus tickets Machupicchu –Aguas Calientes –Machupicchu
Tourist Back-packer train return to Ollanta and transport to Cusco
(Train Aguas Calientes to Cusco if Available)
Free safe Storage in Cusco in Hotel Marqueses while you are touring
What is not Included:
Hot spring pools 10 soles or ( US$3 )
Bus down to Aguas Calientes on 2nd Day US$7
Personal porter. ( Not necessary to carry camping equipment as sleeping bags / roll mattress not required).
We recommend that you bring
Original passport
Student card ISIC (if applicable.)
You only need to carry a small day pack
Water to drink ( 2 liters)
Camera, binoculars
Rain jacket or rain poncho in rainy season -Dec,Jan
Change of weather gear in rainy season -Dec,Jan
Basic toiletries
Hat for the sun
Sunscream with sun protection
Insect repellent for mosquitoes(Malaria or Yellow fever not been reported)
Confortable hiking boots, runners or sturdy shoes
Money in soles or dollars. ATM´s or cash machines and travelers cheques in Aguas Calientes are more expensive to change.
Additional options
Accommodation in private Double or Twin rooms with bathroom and private gas system showers, this year at Hotel Viajeros, Hotel Varayoc or at Hotel Continental. If you would like to Up-grade your accommodation with a different hotel we can organise this for you.
These are some upgrade options and the corresponding supplemental cost based on double occupancy:
HOTEL INTI WINYAWAYNA Supplement is US$20 per person
HOTEL MACHUPICCHU INN Supplement is $50 per person
HOTEL INTI ORQUIDEAS or INTI MACHU PICCHU Supp $50 pp.
HOTEL HATUCHAY TOWER Supplement is $105 per person
MACHUPICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL Supplement is $199 per person
HOTEL SANTUARIO LODGE Supplement is $395 (standard) per person
Please note
Your tour in Machupicchu will be spectacular on the second day, you will be very early when the park is open and not very crowded yet, you will have plenty of time after your guide tour to explore at your own, there are signs and indications around, you will have a high chance to obtain tickets to climb the mountain Huayna-Picchu (2700m/8883ft) before of after your tour.(Bring water,snacks or lunch so you won`t need to worry for it and dedicate more time at this sanctuary.
Frequently Asked Questions
STUDENT DISCOUNT.-
Less US$20: If valid green ISIC card is scanned through and confirmed received at time of booking.
Please note according with the "Inca Trail Office" INC the Cultural Peruvian Institute, we need to present a clear copies of your valid student card to obtain a student entrance fee, at the time of paying for your permit if we don`t have it and permits are selling out for your prefered date so we are forced to pay an adult permit in order to secure your spot in the trail, so please send us your copies on time if that is the case, otherwise do not worry at all.
Booking Information
Please enter to AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS
1.- Check in: AVAILABILITY to ensure we have a confirmed date for your departure. (if we don`t show a confirmed date for your departure preference, please choose one that is available or phone us)
If you are 2 or 3 person you can open a new departure date as fit best with your itineraries, then we can find other travelers to join and make a small group, best to follow our confirmed departures listed in our website: www.sastravelperu.com
2.- Click on: To REGISTER Choose the Program: 2 Day Short Inca Trail -Group Service.
Fill in with complete personal details of each person in separate reservations and this information will come on screen.
3.- Please check your email immediately for full details of your reservation, a copy of the Conditions and payment instructions and your personal reservation code ( purchase number 9 digits) to use when confirming your payment will automatically be sent to the email you used.
HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR TOUR:
(Without a down payment your Inca Trail Trek is not confirmed)
1.- Please ensure you have read and understand our Terms & Conditions.
2.- ON-LINE Booking Deposit Payments only with a Visa card.- Make your deposit of US$150 per person according to the directions on this page. Please use your reservation code as Purchase Number.
Click on Step 3: To CONFIRM for Payment Options and follow the step by step directions shown there or in your email.
The fastest way to CONFIRM a Booking & Permits for Inca Trail is to make a VISA card downpayment through the Secure ON-LINE VISA System:
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(US$800 is the maximum amount to pay on-line with a Visa card in each transaction.)
3.- You should receive an email from Visa that confirms that your payment was successful. The subject will read Confirmacion de Compra but It must have an AUTHORIZATION CODE WITH 6 NUMBER / LETTERS ex. Authorization Code: L24276 you must IMMEDIATELY resend it to: office@sastravelperu.com
4.- Check carefully that it does not say "incorrect cardholder" or "operation denied" as this means the payment was not successful. If the payment is urgent then ring us on Tel:+51 84 249194 or and give us the details over the phone for us to try and assist you quickly.
5.- If the payment has not gone through and is not urgent... send it to us anyway but indicate that it was unsuccessful and try again rechecking each instruction. We will contact you with options until all is finalised.
Booking payments with Master Card and American Express.- Please send us by e-mail to: office@sastravelperu.com an scanned copy of a BOOKING FORM with all details requested,
If you are more than 2 person booking please send us one booking form that will guarantee all of you hiking in a same group. You will receive a final Confirmation via e-mail of your trek and permits in few hours.
Terms & Conditions
SAS Travel -Terms & Conditions of 2 Day Inca Trail to Machupicchu
2 Days / 1 Night Minimum 2 paxs
You must advise SAS Travel of any medical problems or allergies.
You need to be in good physical health and if your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor.
If you are over the age of 65, then you will need to present us with a current medical certificate.
You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing.
If you are experiencing any problems with the service of the guide or tour please advise the guide in that moment so he can resolve any problems as soon as possible
You must pay for your tour in full by 12:00 noon, 2 days before your departure.
Payment of your balance in the Cusco SAS Travel office is requested in cash US$ is easier but if you choose to pay in soles the rate charged is 3.0 soles for US$1
You can withdraw US$ or soles from the many ATM machines. Generally more economic on debit cards.
If a final payment is not made by 12 noon the day before any tour or service such as the Inca trail, the total balance will be charged to the credit card + the 5% commission.
The student US$40 discount for use of student cards is regulated by the park itself, not SAS Travel.
All student ISIC cards are validated by the control of the park and only valid if you scanned a clear copy of your valid ISIC card through with your deposit at the time of booking and it was confirmed.
A Youth Travel card is not accepted by the control.
You must carry your original passport and valid ISIC card (if applicable) on the trail, If you do not take the correct passport as indicated in your permit the control will annul your permit and refuse you entrance to the trail.
If for any reason, you organize a new passport after we have purchased your permits, you must bring the old passport with you, or if this is impossible advise us in writing with a scan of the old passport and your new passport for us to present to the INC with official documentation to avoid problems. Administration charge for this formal change is $15
For short 2 Day Inca Trail you only need to bring a small day pack with personal belonging, water to drink, sun lotion, insect repellent, camara and rain jacket in case
Change of dates is not possible after a permit has been processed.
Inca Trail Permits are non transferable nor refundable
The deposit will be forfeited, please note that we do this because we are prohibited to re-sell your spot after you have cancelled
Cancelation of tour once a permit has been registered up to 6 weeks in advance incurs a loss of US$150 non refundable booking deposit.
Cancelation of tour within 6 weeks to 2 weeks of departure incurs a loss of 60% of total tour cost...
Cancelation of tour within 2 weeks of departure incurs a loss of 90% of total tour cost...
However we can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu by train with overnight in Aguas Calientes joining your group and utilising your permit within this cancellation penalty charge.
Cancelation of tour on or after day of departure incurs a loss of total tour cost...however we can organise an alternative tour.
