the availaibility for permits that you check on the link
www.sastravelperu.com/english/program
/344/inca-trail-2-day-short-trek/
would apply to the second day of your ESCAPA a la AVENTURA & CUSCO tour.
Price Information
US$ 555.00
Please Note
All rates are quoted in US dollars. Prices are per person based on double or Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available . US$75
Overview
If you are so unfortunate to have too little time to enjoy majestic Cusco and all it has to offer then don`t despair, you can still see the best of it even if you only have 4 days. Of course we would say you need more time to enjoy and acclimatise but your trek is in the lower altitudes so by ensuring you rest for 2 full hours on arrival to Cusco you should be OK. Please ensure you can take one of the early flights on day 1.
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.
As your limited time only allows you one extra afternoon before your trek and one morning after visiting the breathtaking Saqysayhuaman is a must and being part of the city tour enables you to see the best of the centre of Cusco in a short time. Enjoy exploring San Blas, a coffee from the balconies over looking the main plaza or the Cusco markets before you board you midday- afternoon flight to Lima. Hiking, guided tours, a little aimless wandering of the cobble stone streets and shopping..what more do you need!
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate hike to Machupicchu
Briefing
Meet the night before the trek in the SAS Travel office in Cusco, Calle Garcilaso 270 near the San Fancisco Plaza, where you will meet with your group and guide.
As this package includes the 2 day Inca trail trek you must ensure there are still permits available and so you need to click on this link to see current availability of inca trail permits
Bookings for Nov dates made before the 1st of Aug recieve a free upgrade in Hotel Marqueses to delux rooms if requested.
ESCAPA a la AVENTURA & CUSCO 4 Day
" 2 Day INCA TRAIL to Machupicchu, Saqsaywaman & Magic Cusco "
Availability Daily Departures while permits are available
Shared Service with English or Spanish speaking tour guides
Program Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Cusco
Reception in Cusco airport and Transfer to your Hotel. At 13:45 pm Guided Cusco Excursion; City Tour, Koricancha " Sun Temple" ,Cusco Cathedral, Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex, Tambo Machay, Qenqo and Puca-Pucara. Overnight in Hotel Marqueses.or similar Category Hotel. Optional to visit Awanakancha; Alpacas and Textiles Farm and Pisac Market and Inca Complex ; Extra cost of us$ 75 per person.
Hotel Marqueses
3400
Day 2: 2 Day INCA TRAIL to Machupicchu Trek the nicest part of the famous Inca Trail.
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.
BLD
Hostel Viajeros Aguas Calientes
2400m/7872ft
2000mts
7 Km aprox.
6 - 7 Hours
Day 3: Machupicchu - 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. ( $7 )
The train departs Aguas Calientes late in the afternoon. ( 6:00 pm or 5:00 pm to Ollantaytambo then a 2 hours transport to Cusco arriving at 9:00 pm approx)
BL
Hotel Marqueses
9 km approx
3 - 4 Hours
Day 4: Adios Cusco
Last chance for Souvenir Shopping in Cusco; Optional time to visit the Weaving Center Museum in Sol Avenue Transfer to the Airport - Flight to Lima.
What is Included:
2 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco in Standard Private Rooms with Buffet breakfast
Machupicchu, & City Tours with bilingual Official guides
Transfers In and Out from Cusco´s Airport
Tourist Return Train Tickets Included
Permits for Inca trail and Entrance fees for Machupicchu
1 Night Hostal Viajeros or similar in Aguas Calientes
1 Lunch and 1 Dinner included
What is not Included:
Lima-Cusco / Cusco Lima Flight Tickets
Airport Taxes us$ 6 per person / per flight.
Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 soles approx $45 ) includes Optional Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center.
Koricancha " Sun Temple" ( 10 soles)
Cusco Principal Cathedral ( 25 soles) required for City tour)
There is an option to pay a Partial Tourist tickets for 1 Day use for 70 soles only and this is all that is required to visit the City tour sites of
Saqsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara, Tambomachay
Meals when not indicated
Hot springs 10 soles
Bus down to Aguas Calientes $7.00
We recommend that you bring
Original passport
Student card ISIC (if applicable.)
You only need to carry a small day pack for the trek
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
Upgrade to Delux room in Hotel Marqueses $ 40 per person on Double basis room.
Up-grade to Vistadome Class Train Coach for Machu Picchu tour $ 45 per person
UP-GRADE Accommodation in Aguas Calientes
Inkaterra Hotel us$ 290 per person
Sanctuary Hotel Machupicchu us$390 per person
Sumac Machupicchu Hotel us$ 275 per person
El Mapi hotel us$ 70 per person
Presidente hostel us$ 40 per person
Santuario Hostel us$ 50 per person
Gringo Bill Hotel us$ 40 per person
OPTIONAL EXTRA : On arrival to Lima . Reception at the Airport followed by transfer to the hotel to rest before flight tomorrow. Two hotel options and transfers included. For more info on this option request info. ACCOMMODATION in Lima
Hotel Leon de Oro us$110 Double Special SAS price $80 Private Room with Breakfast included
Casa Andina Hotel us$85 Special SAS price $75 Private Room with Breakfast included
Melodia Hotel De Luxe us$75 or us$50 Standard Double Private Room with Breakfast included.
Hotel Kamana us$ 60 Special SAS price $50 Private Room with Breakfast included
Recommendations
Many people add on extra nights to this tour to have more free time in Cusco.
Extra night in Hotel Marqueses is $40 per person per night based on 2 person occupancy.
If you book 2 extra nights you receive a free upgrade to delux room.
Please note
Packages/ Multiday Tours SAS rep is Soledad:
email: soledad@sastravelperu.com
skype: sastravelcuscoperu
Booking Information
When requesting availability for this tour please indicate your exact international flight details. If you do not have domestic flights and would like a quote please contact Soledad and advise of your interest so she can confirm date availability immediately and send you a booking form.
Packages/ Multiday Tours SAS rep is Soledad:
email: soledad@sastravelperu.com
skype: sastravelcuscoperu
HOW TO BOOK YOUR TOUR ON LINE Please enter :
http://www.sastravelperu.com/contact/reservas.html
1.- As this package includes a INCA TRAIL 2 DAY TREK Check Availability to ensure we have a confirmed date for your TREK departure. (if we don`t show a confirmed date for your departure preference, please contact Soledad)
2.- Click on To REGISTER and Choose the Program:Escapa a la Aventura 4 Day (Multiday Tour-Package)
3.- FILL IN the complete personal details of each person in separate reservations and this information will come on screen. Please in the section that says Date of Trail Departure please indicate this as date of TOUR departure and fill in the day 1 Date of tour.
4.- Please check your email immediately for the 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.
5.- Please make your payment now to confirm your booking.
Click on Step 3: To Confirm for Payment Options
HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR TOUR WITH ONLINE SECURE PAYMENT:
(Without a Booking deposit payment your tour is not confirmed only reserved)
1.- Ensure you have read and understand the Conditions.
2.- Make your deposit of US$400 per reservation according to the directions on this page. Please use your reservation code as your Purchase Number.
3.- Click on Step 3: To Confirm for Payment Options
and follow the step by step directions shown there or in your email.
(ON-LINE Booking Deposit Payments only accepted with a Visa card.)
4.- You should receive an email from Visa that confirms that your payment was successful. The subject will read Confirmacion de Compra
but It must have an AUTHORIZATION CODE WITH 6 NUMBER / LETTERS
ex. Authorization Code: L24276
you must IMMMEDIATELY resend it to: office@sastravelperu.com
5.- Check carefully that it does not say "incorrect cardholder" or "operation denied" as this means the payment was not successful. If the payment is urgent then ring us on Tel:+51 84 249194 or and give us the details over the phone for us to try and assist you quickly.
6.- If the payment has not gone through and is not urgent... send it to us anyway but indicate that it was unsuccessful and try again rechecking each instruction.
We will contact you with options until all is finalised.
7.- You can also Confirm your Reservation sending us by E-Mail to: office@sastravelperu.com a scanned copy of a BOOKING FORM with all details requested, this can be done with a Master card, American Express.
If you are more than 2 person booking please send one format that will guarantee all of you sharing in a same group.
You will receive a final Confirmation via e-mail of your trek and permits in few hours.
Terms & Conditions
SAS TRAVEL CONDITIONS OF ESCAPA a la AVENTURA & CUSCO- 4 Day 2010
ESCAPA a la AVENTURA & CUSCO- 4 Day US$ 555 pp Booking deposit required $200
Regarding conditions for this package the main item to understand clearly is the non refundable Inca trail permit so the deposit would be lost so these conditions are explained in depth.
SAS TRAVEL CONDITIONS OF THE 2 DAY INCA TRAIL WITH MACHUPICCHU 2010
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 office is requested in cash. US $ is easier but if you choose to pay in soles the rate charged is generally 3.0 soles = 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.
4. The student US$20 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 accepted if you scanned a clear copy of your valid 2010 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.
5. 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.
6 Cancelation of trek part of tour incurs a loss of total tour cost...however we can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu joining your group where you just use train to Aguas Calientes and can rest for a few hours there rather than trekking and you meet up with your group at 5pm on the first day and continue as normal.
Helicopter air lifts if available and medical assistance are at the expense of the passenger.
You can have a document to certify illness and present for your travel insurance.
7. SAS Travel will take all reasonable care in providing service to our clients to avoid accident, illness, loss of personal property and will only employ suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own employees. SAS Travel cannot however be responsible for any action or event that was unforeseeable or unavoidable. We also cannot be responsible for improper acts by clients or other third party. You are totally responsable for your own personal property and rented equipment.
8. SAS Travel does not take responsibility for additional costs due to unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal items, etc. It is the clients responsibility to carry insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above. In extreme cases when “ Inca trail to Machupicchu” is declared closed for safety reasons SAS travel can replace your trek with an alternative trek such as 2 day Huchy Qosco trek or if you prefer an alternative tour such as Lake Titicaca package or Jungle trip etc.to give you some of the many options.
When paying the balance in Cusco, there will be a * 3% comission if you choose to use travellers cheques and a 5% comission for use of credit card.
HOTEL MARQUESES INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS
The HOTEL MARQUESES is great value in a prime safe location, only 1 and 1/2 blocks from the main plaza with a lovely colonial courtyard and refurbished rooms. It has an amazing history going back 400 years which is great for classic photos! All rooms are equipped with heating, security boxes, cable T.V and private bathrooms .
Includes buffet breakfast and free shuttle transfer to and from the airport. Access to an English speaking staff person 24 hours a day.
Both Delux and Standard Rooms have private bathrooms with 24 hour hot water . Delux rooms have shower and bath and the rooms are very spacious with much more natural lighting and character. They are located in the front courtyard area. For those celebrating special occaisions, (maybe a Honeymoon) reserve “The Suite” - … tastefully furnished spacious rooms !
To recieve your free transfer from the airport please advise us of the full arrival details at least 3 days before arrival. Please send your flight arrival details (TIME / AIRLINE / FLIGHT #:/ DATE) to us once you have confirmed your flight. We need this information at least 3 days in advance. If you have any last minute flight changes ring (84 from Lima ) 264249 or if international use with country code (+51 84) 264249
Please note . Even though there are many people waiting around the airport trying to sell tours or hotels on your arrival…we do not have a Marqueses representative inside the airport except for the SAS transfer driver.
The SAS driver waits for you outside the arrival area with the SAS logo or Marqueses logo on a sign.
Checkout time is 10.00 am but you are welcome to leave luggage in storage for as long as you like!
Breakfast can be served from 05.30am if you indicate the night before.
Reconfirmation of domestic flights is a free service but please give the reception the details of your flight at least 2 days in anticipation so it can be reconfirmed and your shuttle transfer to the airport organised for you. We need your airline flight # and reservation code if you can find it. With Lan Peru flights you can do an online checkin select your seats and print out your boarding pass to allow your transfer to the airport to be organised for only 1 hour in advance. Otherwise with other airlines or without your boarding pass check in for domestic flights is required just under 2 hours before departure so we would need organise the transfer to the airport for around 2 hours before your flight time. Without the information in advance we may not be able to accommodate your transfer to the airport so please ensure you advise reception of your details early in your stay.
If you are feeling exceptionally ill for the altitude or any other health issue we generally contact Cusco Medical Assistance located in Av La Paz phone :224016 y 224178 and they work directly with peoples travel insurance to make things a bit easier.
Please note all rooms in the hotel are considered a smoke free zone. The open Colonial courtyard is the only area which is permitted for smoking to protect the art and historical items of the building.
Please feel free to use the book exchange in the second patio.
If you are unsure of anything that cannot be clarified easily through the hotel,
You can also ask Reception to contact Robyn to assist in English at any time.
FAILURE to contact the hotel at least 48 hours in advance to inform of a cancellation will result in a no show. For bookings in June, July and August cancellations must be confirmed at least 4 days in advance to avoid cancellation fees. (+51 84) 264249
In the case of a booking that reserves more than 3 rooms (ie group) a cancellation must be received by the hotel 5 days in advance to avoid a no show charge.
