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From May 1 2013 the package is US$875
(Single Supplement ) US$ 160 for Single room.
Shared tent on Inca Trail trek (2 person per tent)
Single tent in Inca Trail US$70 for whole trek
Testimonials
AbigailJune 2013
Thank you so much for an amazing trip!! We had such a fun time. Erik was the most amazing guide. So knowledgeable about the trail and really made our trip the best!
Thank you!
HAN NGUYENJune 2013
Inca Trail was much more than I expected and I loved every minute of it. Our guide, Danny Ramirez, has a great sense of humor and was wonderful throughout the trip. Danny took the time to explain to us each of the ecological sites we stopped by and told us many interesting facts about the Inca people. Highly recommended tour guide!!
The porters were amazing. They took care of us very well. The food was amazing - a handmade cake for breakfast prior to our departure to Machu Picchu, handmade pizza with fresh tomatoes and ham, everything was delicious.
This was a once in a life time experience for me and I want to thank Danny and his team to make the trip an unforgettable one.
PeterMay 2013
Buenos Dias Amigos,
I´ve joined in the Inca Trail 4d/3n with SAS Travel with the guides Ruben and Michael. The trecking tour was a great experience, I enjoyed the tour - it was unforgettable for me. We were a funny group with two great guides . The 2nd day was a real challenge, but Ruben and Michael motivated and helped me when I had problems. All the SAS team was great - good food and good service, we had a very good time with unforgettable experiences in the nature and on the old Inca places and always with much fun. The greatest when we arrived the sun gate with the view of Machu Picchu in the morning on the 4th day!
A special event too the climbing up the Huayna Picchu at the end of the tour with Michael, we did it in the half time like recommended.
Thank you for all your efforts, for your service and for your help.
I remember a great time in Cusco and on the trail.
Muchas Gracias,
Peter.
SannaMay 2013
So much more what I ever expected, and I mean in everything !!!! The guides were amazing ( Ruben and Michael ; ), the food, the porters, the arrangements, just name it, everything worked so well. Now I really do understand why it is worth to pay maybe little bit more than just an ordinary tour operator, Sas Travel really makes your trip easy and that you can enjoy every moment of it, and very important point, with the excellent and professional guides who can really make a huge diffence while up there in the mountains....my best wishes to all SAS Travel staff, would return anytime with you, my Inca Trail was one of the top experiences of my life, thx to you ! Special greeting to our funny and the best guides, Ruben and Michael ; )
CassieMay 2013
AMAZING AND UNFORGETTABLE! Jimmy and Eric were our incredible guides on this fantastic journey. They were thoughtful guides who helped our group of 11 hikers bond right away. I can't emphasize enough how amazing the porters and chefs were- we had elaborate meals every day, and were always well-fed and hydrated. SAS did an exceptional job and it's clear that they are an elite company. Thank you for everything.
We recommend to book this package in advance ( 4-6 months) to guarantee to get your permits from the Park office and find you spaces in our group.
Price Information
US$ 885.00 p/person
(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)
Please Note
US$ 845.00 p/person (with ISIC international student card.) (Based in Double /Triple accommodation) Single supplement US$160.00 Huaynapicchu Ticket US$ 70.00 Extra and Optional.
Is it for me?
It is important to be in good physical condition to make this moderate rated but truly rewarding trek. If you want to visit a number of stunning Inca sites linked by a beautiful stone pathway built in the midst of the most incredible scenery in rising altitudes. A good mix of culture, nature, archaeology and scenic beauty. ..then this is for you! Book early, Get in shape, Get good boots and have fun... !
IncaTrail Trek & Cusco 8 Day PACKAGE (with 4 Day Inca Trail)
Last Minute Information
The permits for Inca Trail trek are so limited, only 200 permits available per day FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. You must book and pay a deposit well in advance. For high season (May to October, 6-5 months in advance.) See on Step 1: AVAILABILITY Low season (November to April, 4-3 months in advance.) Permits for Inca Trail are SOLD OUT until August 15 th 2013... so we recommend you to hike the 5 Day Salkantay and Machupicchu trek, 4 Day Lares and Machupicchu trek or the 3 Day Huchuy Qosqo and Machupicchu trek instead, these tours are still great options if you expect a lot of walks and fantastic views, (for more information please see Trekking to Machupicchu - Alternative treks). Book ONLIINE on Step 2 BOOKINGS Get a Code (Purchase Number) and pay a booking deposit of US$ 500.00 per person through Western Union to Mr: Irwin Jesus POMA FLORES (Peru) or Pay a booking deposit ONLINE on Step 3: TO PAY ONLINE with Master Card or Visa card US$ 525.00 per person. Book and pay as soon as possible to avoid disappointments.
FAST COUPLES or GROUPS BOOKING: Choose the tour of your preference and package departure date, fill out your personal details on Step 2, then below fill out details of your group in Traveling with: once you have finalized you will get a Reservation Code (Purchase number) to pay a booking deposit with. For any assistance Call or Skype us and we can confirm your permits in only few minutes with our english/french speaking staff.
WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU: The best itinerary and campsites for each night, including Wiñaywayna camp. Pick up from your hotel at 05:00 am on Day 1. Tour with the best Inca Trail guides, extraordinaire chefs (Gourmet Peruvian meals) and well respected and better paid porters (The Blue Label Team). Treated drinkable water provided on route. Packed snacks in Machupicchu and snack lunch with Pisco Sour in Aguas Calientes, before your train to Cusco. Confirmed and Guaranteed Daily departures on any date you wish. Welcome group of friends, couples or solo travellers. New and decent tents and equipment. 100% Operated by SAS Travel. Free Luggage Storage in Cusco at Hotel Marqueses..
TICKET FOR HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN.- (Those trekkers who want to climb the Huaynapicchu Mt. once they finished Inca Trail trek need to pay a deposit ONLINE of US$ 70.00 per person (US$ 40.00 pp for students with ISIC green student card) with Master Card or Visa card, so we can purchase your Ticket for the 2nd turn at 11:00 am OR a ticket for the next day, just send us an email.) Inca Trail trek with SAS Travel... ...an spiritual pilgrimage throughout the Inca Trail and Machupicchu for your mind, body and soul... unique adventure for your senses ! Quality tours with a special personal touch !!
Special Offer
Admire the magical Cusco, The Rome of South America, Saqsaywaman and Qoricancha the golden Inca temple, explore the Sacred Valley with the famous Pisac town and walk to Machupicchu through the Classic Inca Trail trek and reach this secret and beautiful place like the Incas did through the top of the mountains... is a perfect combination for outdoor travelers and adventure seekers, with a lot of flexibility in each tour if you have personal challenges and interests or privacy, you don`t tour with the same people the whole trip. You are very welcome to join us in our trek tour which we consider is a modern age pilgrimage for soul and body which nobody can miss it !!! BOOK EARLY ... to avoid disappointments.
Remember there are a limited number of spaces available for each day so call us now with your questions or book online to reserve your spot ! FAST BOOKINGS: Call or Skype us: sastravelcuscoperu or sas.travel and you can book, pay and Confirm your tour in one of our groups in only few minutes with our multi-languages staff.
Program Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO
Reception in Cusco airport and Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco , Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 mts above sea level. If you are feeling up to it..Optional Afternoon: At 13:45 pm Guided Cusco City Tour : Koricancha " Sun Temple" , Cusco Principal Cathedral, Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex,Tambo Machay,Qenqo and Puca-Pucara. Please note you can organise the city tour for Day 3 if you prefer or if you are organising any pre or post tour accomodation you can organise the city tour for any day not necesarily the day of you arrival.
Hotel Marqueses
Day 2: SACRED VALLEY,CUSCO, PISAC,URUBAMBA,OLLANTAYTAMBO.
Transfer from hotel Marqueses at approximately 8.30am and travel from Cusco past Saqsaywaman & Tambomachay, over the mountains toward the Sacred Valley. We descend 1500 feet to the valley floor of the sacred Urubamba river and the village of Pisac where we will visit a traditional market and you can buy some local souveniers. We then drive up to explore the extensive ruins of Pisac with stunning views over the valley. On the guided walk into the Citadel of Pisac you can observe temples, residences, altars, channels, carvings, tunnels/caves and the famous Intihuatana “The hitching post of the Sun". For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, advise your guide so he can organise a time and place to pick you up when returning through the market. We continue on to Urubamba where we stop for you to buy lunch. A further 30 mins drive takes us to Ollantaytambo surrounded by the sacred mountains, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions, the amazing temple of the Sun, enormous blocks of rock perfectly carved and polished, stone water fountains, stairs, terraces and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress, all surrounded by the sacred mountains and Valley of Patacancha and Willoq.
On our return, we quickly visit the famous church and archeological site in Chincheros, arriving to Cusco at about 6.30-7:00pm.
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Hotel Marqueses
Day 3: HORSE BACK RIDING TO THE MOON TEMPLE AND CHACAN - CUSCO,
At 9:00 am transfer from your hotel to the ranch for a 4 hours horse back riding tour at the north of Cusco in a nice area near Saqsaywaman. and Tambomachay. (Tourist ticket is not necessary)
Free afternoon to relax before your Inca trail trek. OPTIONAL TOURS: White River Rafting Class III or Mountain Bike Tour to Moray,Maras and Salineras ( the Salt Mines ) Extra to add US$ 30 per person. Pre-departure Breafing for your Inca trail trek at SAS office at 7:00 pm.
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Hotel Marqueses
Day 4: INCA TRAIL,PISKACUCHO Km 82-PATALLAQTA- CUSICHACA CANYON- WAYLLABAMBA- AYAPATA 3 STONES
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Day Trek At 06:00 am a spectacular early morning drive through the Sacred Valley takes us to our trailhead at Km. 82 Piskacucho After meeting our staff and porters you will set out, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to Huayllabamba, where we camp.
BLD
3300m/10857ft
2680m/8817ft
12 km approx
6-7hours
Day 5: INCA TRAIL, AYAPATA 3 STONES, LLULLUCHAYOC, DEAD WOMAN`S PASS, PACAYMAYO,
The Inca Trail trek adventure We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and through enchanting subtropical woodland. Crossing the rim of a small plateau, we find ourselves in the puna, the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m). Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second pass, and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks Huayanay and valleys We then follow the trail to the floor of the Pacaymayo valley, where we camp for the night.
BLD
camping
4200m/13,800ft
3000m/9870ft
16 km approx
7-8 hours
Day 6: INCA TRAIL, PACAYMAYO, RUNCURACAY, PHUYU, WIÑAYWAYNA
The Inca Trail trek adventure This morning, we pick up an Inca stairway and ascend again past the small Inca site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range. We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca ( Inaccessible Town), an intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).Pausing to explore the maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways that spills down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites.
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camping
3750m/12,337ft
2700m/8883ft
10 Km approx.
5-6 hours
Day 7: INCA TRAIL, INTI-PUNKU, MACHUPICCHU, AGUAS CALIENTES ,CUSCO.
Early wake up at 04:30 am for a fast breakfast, pack our belongings and be ready first at the line,( campsite`s door will open at 05:30 am) The hike takes us an hour toward a gentle up walk through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation, well preserved stone road and stair with a wonderful views of the Valley of Torontoy. Suddenly after an hour we cross and arrive to the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun`s Gate) first great view of the whole city and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu. We complete the final leg down the royal Inca road past outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machu Picchu, where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu's multitude of hidden rocks and corners; after your guided visit in this sanctuary later on you will have a free time for picture or exploration in your own. In the early afternoon (13:00 / 14:00 hrs) a bus takes us down to the foot of the mountain to the small town of Aguas Calientes where we will have our last meal together in the Hotel Viajeros , then at 4:45 pm we will board a train for 2 hours to Ollantaytambo Station and from there a private bus bring us back to Cusco; arriving around 9:00 pm . Night in Hotel Marqueses.
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Hotel Marqueses
Day 8: ADIOS CUSCO.
Adios Cusco Magìco Free morning then transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, Arequipa, Puno ( Juliaca ) or Puerto Maldonado.
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What is Included:
Transfers in and out from and to the airports in Cusco
4 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco with breakfast.
3 Nights camping on Inca trail ( 2 person shared tent)
Tourist vehicles and experts english speaking guides.
4 Day/3 Night Inca Trail Trek -Group service.
Guided tour enroute Inca Trail and Machupicchu
Cusco City guided Tour
Sacred Valley guided Tour
buses tickets
Bus down to Aguas Calientes.
Train return to Cusco (Expedition Class)
*Bus and 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.
What is not Included:
Flight Tickets Lima-Cusco-Lima
Cusco VisitorsTicket 165 soles approx US$60
(for Cusco tour and Sacred Valley tours)
Shared porter for 9 Kg US$75 (entire trek)
Single tent US$70 (for single travelers)
Sleeping Bag extra of US$25
Hot springs 10 soles, optional.
Horse riding tour or rafting day trip ($30 extra pp)
*International air fares to Peru, Internal Flights, meals other than those specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, and tips.
We recommend that you bring
Original passport.
ISIC internatinal student card if applicable.
Backpack to carry your personal items
(Mattress, sleeping bag, personal clothes,water for a day, if you hired a porter you need to have a day pack for personal items and water for a day)
Warm sleeping bag Minus 5ºC
Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support
Trekking poles: metal tips are not allowed on the trail.
Warm clothes,layers for variable temperature especially at night
Thermal underwear can be worn in the sleeping bag or in cold conditions
Gloves or mittens, scarf , wool socks, woolen hat for cold nights
T-shirts and trekking pants that zipoff to short pants for comfort
Flash light, head torch and extra batteries
Camera and extra batteries
Binoculars
Wear a hat with a broad visor to keep the sun off your face
Sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Personal medical kit, insect repellent.
Rain Gear a good rain jacket, rain poncho.
Toiletries, toilet paper, small towe.l
2 litre water bottle, (disposable plastic bottles are forbidden in Machupicchu site)
Water purifying tablets is optional, since we provide boiled water or buy it enroute.
Bathing clothes for the hot springs for hikers with an extra night in Aguas Calientes.
Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc in soles.
Emergency money at least 200-300 extra soles.
If you don`t have sleeping bags, rain ponchos, trekking poles, water bottle, etc you can rent/buy them from SAS Travel office at your check-in 2 days before the trek departure.
Additional options
Shared porter for 9 Kg US$75 (entire trek)
Sleeping bag to hire for $ 25 for entire trek.
Trekking poles to hire $ 10 each
Back pack to hire $ 20
Single tent $70
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
OPTIONAL :
Upgrade to Delux room in Hotel Marqueses special $40 per person instead of $60 if requested well in advance price based on Double basis 2 person sharing room.
Up-grade to Vistadome Class Train Coach for Machu Picchu tour $ 36 per person
Accomodation in Lima
"Double Room" Imperiale Residence us$74 / Melodia Hotel us$50 Embajadores Hotel us$75 / Casa Andina us$ 85.
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 providing your exact dates and international flight arrival details.
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
Recommendations
Please Note: Hostel Viajeros is not a 3 star hotel but it is clean, safe and comfortable with a friendly and very helpfull staff. They have private Twin, Double and Triple rooms, with small private bathrooms and hot gas water system. We try to include an economcal accomodation option for this tour package to make it accessable for everyone but recommend that if you are wanting better accomodation in Aguas Calientes to celebrate your accomplishment of the Inca trail then please request one of the recommended upgrades below.
Viajeros has one of the best locations in town, being very central at the foot of the bridge, only few blocks from Train and Bus Station and you don`t have to do anymore long uphill hikes to get to your room!
It is about 10 minutes from the hot spring open pools.
If you are wanting alternative accommodation this can be organized. These are some upgrade options and the corresponding supplemental cost based on double occupancy.
To guarantee your UP-GRADE hotel reservation, please include the payment of it in your tour booking deposit, so we can reserve and pay for your hotel in advance.
All Hotel policies requires a full payment of your accommodation 20-45 days prior your reservation date. Thanks for your cooperation.
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UP-GRADING HOTELS:
Hostel Presidente US$25 pp
Hotel Santuario US$44 pp
Hotel Andina Luxury US$46 pp
MaPi by Inkaterra US$85 pp
(Dinner and Breakfast included)
Hatuchay Tower US$160 pp
Hotel Inkaterra US$265 pp
(Dinner and Breakfast included)
Sumaq Hotel US$210 Promotional
(Dinner and Breakfast included)
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.
Optional Guided Cusco City Tour Please note you can organise the city tour for Day 3 if you prefer or if you are organising any pre or post tour accomodation you can organise the city tour for any day not necesarily the day of you arrival.
Packages/ Multiday Tours SAS rep is Soledad:
email: soledad@sastravelperu.com skype: sas.peru or sastravelcuscoperu
Please note
OPTIONAL : Start on Day 3 the 5 Day Salkantay-Machupicchu Trek for the same total price as it is an extra night on trail instead of 3 nights in Hotel Marqueses.( Please check Availability before you book and request itinerary )
Frequently Asked Questions
NOTE : If you would prefer to do a Adventure day tour instead of a City Tour (also since the costs to visit some of the City tour sites Koricancha and Cathedral increased recently then you may like to consider
*Horseriding if you still want to see the 4 Archaeological sites above Cusco Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex,Tambo Machay,Qenqo and Puca-Pucara
White water Rafting in the Urubamba river.
Mountain Biking tours to Maras Moray and the famous Salt mines.
For Answers to the most (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions related to the ‘Inca Trail’ trek included in this package see http://www.sastravelperu.com/english/program/339/inca-trail-classic-4d3n-group-service
if Inca Trail Permits are not available the 4 Day Inca Trail Trek can be substituted for 4 Day Lares or 5 Day Salkantay Trek
Booking Information
Thank you for deciding to register for a SAS Travel tour !
Step 2.- Select your tour and fill in with your personal details.(Please bookings are individually) If you are travelling as a couple, or with more persons you must book and pay with one reservation Code. But please complete details of your companion or group on lines below: Travelling with: (write Full names, Passport number, Age and Nationality). Once you finish sending us all your details you will receive a Reservation Code (eg: 240611001). Then you just need to pay your deposit, pay for 2 or more person in your group with ONE reservation code, so we can guarantee all your permits, tickets for Machupicchu, train tickets and tour all together in a group.
How to make your deposit and confirm your spots on the tour:
Step 3.- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT with WESTERN UNION: US$ 500.00 p/person through in order to: POMA FLORES Irwin Jesús. (Peru) Upon transferring the money email us the Money Transfer Number (MTCN) copy of your reservation and amount paid to: office@sastravelperu.com and caja@sastravelperu.com to confirm your deposit. We will confirm your reservation on the same day.
Step 3.- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT ONLINE with MASTER CARD or VISA.- US$ 525.00 per person. (US$ 500.00 + 5% card charges). Payments by credit card will carry a surcharge of 5%. As soon as we receive your deposit we will procced purchasing your Permits for Inca Trail trek, tickets and hotel reservations , etc . We will send you a final confirmation of your tour with detailed information shortly. If you don`t receive your Confirmation within 24 hours please send us an email to: office@sastravelperu.com or feel free to Skype us: sas.travel - sas.travel.info or call us.
FINAL PAYMENT: The remaining balance needs to be paid at your arrival to Cusco in US$ Dollars cash Payments with credit / debit cards are accepted with a commission of 5% cards charges.
Final payments of your tour in advance with card it is possible, it will be with 5% extra or you can transfer the balance through Western Union or Money Gram.
Terms & Conditions
SAS Travel Peru wants you to enjoy your holiday of a lifetime with complete success. Please read the following conditions carefully as it is your contract with us. The quote given by us will be valid for 30 days from the date of final quote delivery. This time restriction is given as domestic flight prices, prices of trains / other services and hotels can change at short notice. If you have any questions whatsoever regarding your vacation, the booking procedure or conditions of sale then SAS Travel Peru will be happy to answer them for you.
INTERNATIONAL AIR FARES.- Our prices do not include the international air fares to Latin America (although many inter-country connecting flights may be included, depending on your agreed itinerary), international airport taxes, meals not specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, tips and baggage porterage.
CANCELATION BY YOU.- Should the client wish to cancel, cancellation charges will be imposed. These are calculated from the day written notification is received by SAS Travel
The charges are shown below:
60 and more days before departure: retention of deposit
59 to 30 days before departure: 75% of total price
Less than 30 days: 100% of price
TRAVEL INSURANCE.- We strongly recommend that full insurance is taken out, which includes cover, under certain circumstances, against the loss of deposit or cancellation charges. Please note that no reimbursements are given when cancellations occur or for any unused services.
SAS Travel CONDITIONS OF THE 4 DAY INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
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 ASAP.
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 8% commission.
4. 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 accepted 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.
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. Unless you hire an extra porter you need to carry your back pack, sleeping bag and the mattress. if you want an extra porter (for the full trip) you must have booked this with your original booking form as they require permits as well.
If you are a single traveller you are obliged to pay single supplement for hotel room but if you do not require a single tent on the inca trail and are happy to share, then you can let us know at the time of booking and be exempt of this $70 fee. so single supplement fee for just hotel is $100.
7. a Cancelation of tour once a permit has been registered up to 6 weeks in advance incurs a loss of $500 non refundable
7. b. Cancelation of tour within 6 weeks to 2 weeks of departure incurs a loss of 60% of total tour cost...
7. c. Cancelation of tour within 2 weeks to 5 days of departure incurs a loss of 80% of total tour cost...
7. d. Cancelation of tour within 5 days - 36 hours of departure incurs a loss of 90% of total tour cost...
however we can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu by train with overnight in Aguas Calientes joining your group and completing the tour as normal from here.
7. e. Cancelation of tour within 36 hours of departure incurs a loss of total tour cost...however we can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu joining your group and utilising your permit, completing the tour as normal from here within this cancellation penalty charge if train tickets are available . The only extra charge is the cost of the train to Aguas Calientes. US$ 46 or with a Vistadome upgrade US $71.
8. Change of dates is not possible after a permit has been processed. A permit is non transferable/ nor refundable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that we do this because we are prohibited to re-sell your permit after you have cancelled.
9. 4 Days / 3 Nights package includes transport to Cusco, the train return depends on train company availability. Our preference would be a train departure between 4pm - 6pm but needs to have enough seats available to accomodate the group and usually this is not an issue except around large festivals such as Inti Raymi, Independence day and Easter. So there may be some slight variability around those dates and full high season, for which we appreciate your understanding.
10. 4 days-4 night -package with overnight in Aguas Calientes includes 09:22am train to Ollantaytambo on day 5. ( unless you specified at the time of booking a alternative afternoon train option ) Changes to schedules or dates when train tickets have been finalised incurs an administration charge of $10 per ticket. At times a change of date may only be possible with an upgrade and so the difference in price would need to be paid. So please email us to confirm if you would prefer the afternoon train on the 5th day with transport through to Cusco, instead of morning train to Ollantaytambo.
11. If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are paid at the expense of the passenger. If you fail to complete the tour due to illness we will assist you to meet with your group at Machupicchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund from the original payment, however we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14.- 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 4 day Lares trek or 4 day Choquequirao trek and your booking deposit money will be used for this or if you prefer an alternative tour such as 4 day lake Titicaca package or Jungle trip etc.to give you some of the many options.
15. 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.
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