As this package includes the 2 day Inca Trail trek you must ensure there are still permits available and so you need check: AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS to see current availability of Inca Trail permits. You can reserve and pay a deposit for your tour ONLINE.
Price Information
US$ 624.00
Please Note
Upgrade to Delux room in Hotel Marqueses US$ 40 per person on Double basis room. Up-grade to Vistadome Class Train Coach for Machu Picchu tour $ 45 per person
Overview
If you would like this package to be quoted with domestic flights just send an email to Soledad soledad@sastravelperu.com indicating that you are interested in Aventura Màgica & Cusco 5 Day for a specific date and would like a quote on flights. It is best to send your international flight details if you have them so we can ensure the flight itinarary allows enough time for connections.
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 AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS to see current availability of Inca Trail permits.
Special Offer
Bookings for Nov dates made before the 1st of Oct receive a free upgrade in Hotel Marqueses to delux rooms if requested at time of booking.
2 Day INCA TRAIL to Machupicchu Sacred Valley, Saqsaywaman, & Magic Cusco
Program Itinerary
Day 1:
Reception in Cusco airport and Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco, At 1:30 pm Guided Cusco City Tour : Koricancha " Sun Temple", Cusco Principal Cathedral, Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex, Tambo Machay, Qenqo and Puca-Pucara. Overnight Hotel Marqueses.
Hotel Marqueses
Day 2: Sacred Valley Tour
At 08:30 am Sacred Valley Tour with a Buffet Lunch in Urubamba, we will visit the Typical Pisac Market, 2 hours guided walk into the Pisac Inca Ruins Complex, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros. Returning approx at 18:45 pm to Cusco , Overnight Hotel Marqueses.
Hotel Marqueses
Day 3: 2 Day INCA TRAIL to Machupicchu Trek
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.
Day 4: AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHUPICHU- WAYNA-PICCHU- OLLANTAYTAMBO- CUSCO
At 05:45 am an early bus up to the Sanctuary of Machupicchu with a Guided Tour to the most relevant Temples and Residences; plenty of time to Explore Machupicchu, time to climb the Huayna Picchu mountain 2,700 mts (Optional ) Bus down to Aguas Calientes . Late in the afternoon Train return to Cusco or Train to Ollanta then a private transport to Cusco. Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco. Overnight Hotel Marqueses. Dinner not included.
Hotel Marqueses
Day 5:
Adios Cusco Last chance for Souvenir Shopping in Cusco; Optional time to visit the Weaving Center Museum in Sol Avenue Transfer to the Airport
What is Included:
3 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco in Standard Private Rooms with Buffet breakfast .
Machupicchu ,Cusco & Sacred Valley Tours with bilingual Official guides,
Transfers In and Out from Cusco´s Airport. Tourist Return Train Tickets Included.
Ticket Entrance fees for Machupicchu,
1 Night Hostal Viajeros in Aguas Calientes, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner included .
Bus down to Aguas Calientes
What is not Included:
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)
Meals when not indicated.
Hot springs 10 soles
Additional options
Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy. Single room supplement available . US$75
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.
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
1. Please enter :
http://www.sastravelperu.com/contact/reservas.html
2.- Click on To REGISTER and Choose the Program:Aventura Màgica & Cusco 5 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$200 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 AVENTURA MÀGICA & CUSCO 5 DAY 2010
Aventura Màgica & Cusco 5 Day US$624 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
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.
