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If you have any queries
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and other tours
Peru/Cusco Office Open Hours
Mon – Sat: 8am-8pm GMT - 5
Tel: +51 84 249194 / +51 84 256324
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Arriving to the jungle first you will be met by a Lodge rep at the airport and they will take you first to the office in Puerto Maldonado where you can leave extra luggage only required for Cusco and just take your small pack with items required for the jungle to the lodge.
When you return from the lodge for your flight to cusco you will pick up this left luggage.
http://www.hotelmarqueses.com/
Hello David and Robyn,
My name is Cathy and I just returned from an amazing trip to Peru. I was lucky enough to randomly book the 8 day Cusco package through SAS which included the 4D/3N Inka Trek. First and foremost, I must say how impressed I am with the quality of service, professionalism of the staff and genuine sincerity of the tour guides and porters. The food was AMAZING and you truly have a very hardworking and dedicated staff. I will be sure to recommend SAS to my friends and colleagues.
Muchos gracias !! for a great experience.
Cathy
“Hands down the best tour group to trek Macchu Picchu”
I've already sent multiple people with SAS on my recommendation and they all come back like I do: Singing their praises!
All of the trek companies basically offer the same package (hiking with food provided along the same trail), to the details really matter. Here is where I believe SAS is a cut above:
--Food: I really believe we ate much better than any other group I saw during our trek. On top of that, no one in our group was sick, despite the fact that they're cooking for a bunch of white people in the Peruvian mountains. That is impressive in and of itself, the each meal was unique and delicious.
--Group dynamics: They really try to have each tour be a group of people that will get along and enjoy each others' company during the trek. The guides are great, at least 1 per 8 hikers, and really add to the group in their own ways.
--Porters: They take good care of them and actually make them part of the experience, twice we all stood in a circle and introduced all of ourselves; we were a group making this trek together. The porters are hard working and encouraging; when you arrive into camp the tents are set up and they have hot water waiting for you to wash your face.
The Inca Trail Hike is an incredible journey and a lifelong memory. SAS Travel is the perfect way to experience it.
Hi SAS Travel,
Few days ago we finished a nice adventure in the mountains for me and my friends it was an incredible tour, Hilbert did a great job , serious, historical information of the archeological sites. The Inca trail is an amazing trip.
Awesome in every single way, would not change anything, meals were superb, coordinator Valerio he is very charming man, the porters are nice people and very friendly. Thanks, I would recommend SAS Travel, we made this adventure with the best company..
Patt Evans
Australia
Completed the 4 day Inca Travel with my daughters yesterday. Delivered everything it promised, giving this over 50 an incredible life lesson ending in spiritual paradise of MachuPicchu.
Even the landslide which required some re-routing did not phase our excellent guides Rueben and Danny who ensured the changes proceeded smoothly while keeping a diverse but fun group entertained. This professionalism was evident in the way they assisted, but not rescued, me in overcoming the Dead Women's Pass on Day 2 in difficult conditions. (yes, I did choose the wet season)
Highly recommended for all who like a challenge.
Hola,
Just a quick message to say thank you for a fantastic four day hike to Machu Picchu with your company SAS Travel on 7th Nov 2011.
Your porters and guides were always so helpful, friendly,patient and professional.
I really liked the way the guides sat with us every evening, ate this is something I found quite unique about your tour compared to other tours I had done in South America the guides wanted to make us feel at ease and share a laugh or two about the days events!
The tour was so well planned out and no doubt you have heard many times the variety and quality of the food you provided was world class.
I would like to take this opportunity to highly recommend the two tour guides we had in particular Hugo Santos. He was an amazing guide so patient and kind to me when I found it difficult in places especially dead women's pass on the second day. He was with me every step of the way with a big smile on his face sharing words of encouragement with me........his kindness will never be forgotten.
Keep up the good work SAS !
I will continue to recommend your tours to fellow travels who ask for advise..
Thanks again, Nora Lennon.
Daily Departures
US$ 795.00
Price per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement US$195
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 Amazon & Cultural 8 Day Tour 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.
This itinerary has been very popular for those with only a short time to spend in Cusco who prefer not to hike the trail but go in classic style by train and overnight below the Lost City of the Incas Machupicchu, visiting the Amazon and the boidiversity in Puerto Maldonado .
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Jungle Amazon Tour in Puerto Maldonado the Capital of the Biodiversity, discover the Magic Cusco Koricancha and Saqsaywaman, enjoy the beauty and marvel in Machu Picchu & Sacred Valley with Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros the living andean village.
This package does not include flights to or from Puerto Maldonado, but we can assist you with quotes if you require. You can also add on extensions to Lake Titicaca or Arequipa. You can get a better idea of the Hotel Marqueses and programs by looking at some photos on the website: www.hotelmarqueses.com
Reception in Puerto Maldonado airport and transfer to Corto Maltes Lodge.
On arrival of your flight to Puerto Maldonado, Our Guide/Staff will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to the centre of the town- where you can experience the exotic local market. Depending on the arrival time of the flights we may have the first lunch here or while traveling to the lodge or in the lodge. Your excess luggage will be stored safely in our Office in Puerto Maldonado and then we will continue onto the port. We take our private boat along the Madre de Dios River for approximately 1 hour to TAMBO JUNGLE LODGE. A cool welcome drink awaits you and then you´ll be shown to your Bungalows to settle in. In the afternoon we will take a 30 min boat journey to Monkey Island where you can appreciate a great diversity of monkeys such as the "Maquisapa", "Martin", "Little lions", "Frailes", "Achuñis", Ronsocos" etc, as well as a rich variety of birds. Return to Tambo Jungle Lodge, for a delicious traditional Dinner. Nocturnal Activities are available each night. These range from nocturnal walks, talks on different topics and Cayman spotting when conditions are optional.
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After a great Jungle Breakfast, we take a 1and a half hour walk to the famous Sandoval Lake, passing through virgin forest, home to beautiful flora and fauna including Giant Otters, Water Birds, Alligators, wild hens, Taricayas (small turtles) and a variety of fish. We will spend a few hours in canoe on this one of the most beautiful lakes in the Madre de Dios where you can fish for piranha, row, swim, walk or simply relax before returning to the Lodge in the afternoon. We will have a box lunch at Sandoval lake.
One of the most awe inspiring features of the Jungle is the enormity of the trees and you will have the experience of standing at the base of the huge Lupuna. We may take a short visit to the Fitzcarral boat or there is the opportunity to visit the traditional "chacras" farming areas of the zone.Return to the lodge.Dinner.Nocturnal Activities (optional)
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Jungle Breakfast, Further opportunities for discovering the amazing ecosystem up close along an array of trails. We will travel a further 1 hour down river to the Taricaya Project of specialized trails where you´ll be led by your guide. He will further amaze you with the marvels of the jungle through a gentle hike and learning to recognize bird calls, footprints and medicinal plants and their qualities. . After our lunch here you can have the experience of their Canopy Walk. Return to the Lodge between 4 and 5 in the afternoon for your final sunset in the Jungle before a traditional Farewell Dinner. Nocturnal Activities (optional)
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Transfer to Puerto Maldonado from the lodge to pick up your left luggage and then transfer to the airport according to the time of your flight from Puerto Maldonado to Cusco , ( you will need to purchase this 30 min flight Puerto Maldonado to Cusco for this day but any time is fine although we suggest between 11am and 12.30pm. If you would like quotes to include this flight in the package just let us know) Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 mtrs above sea level. If you are feeling up to it..Cusco Tour in the afternoon: Guided Visit to the City as well as the nearby Inca Ruins of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Quenko and Sacsaywaman. ( or this can be done on your free day 5. Return to the Hotel Overnight. Marqueses Hotel.
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Morning free to wash your jungle clothes! 1.30pm meet at the SAS office or predetermined location for transport. We first visit the central equisite architectural feats of the ancient "Koricancha" Temple, and the Principal Cathedral, in which the first stone was placed in 1560, is a marvel of the religious art possessing approximately 300 paintings from the Cusqueña School.
Then, the tour moves to the arqueological park complex of Saqsayhuamán, majestic place with impressive works in stone, some up to 120 tons. Q'enqo (Labyrinth) a religious center dedicated to the adoration of the Earth. Puca Pucara (reddish place) that was used as a military control center, and a mandatory stop for all travelers of the Inca era.
Tambomachay (Temple of the Water) a center of adoration and worship of water
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Sacred Valley Cusco Pisac Urubamba Ollantaytambo Aguas Calientes
At 8.20am meet at SAS Travel office or transfer from your hotel at earlier time if coordinated. In a tourist bus we travel over the mountains and then we drop 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. 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 they return through the market. We continue on to Urubamba where we stop for you to have 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 and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress.
You will then be escorted to the train station to board the valle train. This is a 1.5 hr journey to Aguas Calientes where the representative from Hotel Viajeros will meet you and settle you into your accommodation. You have free time to visit the hot springs if you like and then dinner and overnight in the hotel. Dinner is included for you at Hotel Viajeros.
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Hotel Viajeros
After breakfast we take the bus at approx 05.30am and arrive at the ruins at 06.00am when the gates open.
An early morning guided tour of Machupicchu “The Old Sacred Mountain” before the crowds arrive takes approx 2 hrs and leads you through all the most important arqueological sites with the insights of very capable guides. Then you have plenty of free time for more exploring, photos or optional hikes.
eg climb Huayna Picchu mountain (2,700 m, 90min, steep gradient)
Walk to the Temple of the moon (3-4 Hr)
Walk to "Intipunku" the Sun`s Gate where end classic Inca Trail, ; ( 1.5 hr )
Walk to the Inca bridge located at south from Machupicchu( 1 hr )
All these walks are without a guide, are clearly signed and easy to find.
Optional for those who would like to walk up earlier from 4.30am in peak season, please let us know of your interest. We recommend in low season using the bus up to conserve your energy for your 2 hour group tour exploring Machu Picchu (2,400 m) and optional hikes to follow. However in high season June to Oct people who want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain within the Machu Picchu site almost need to walk up to be first in the long line of people who arrive before the buses to get one of the limited Huayna Picchu permits. If you definitely want to climb Huayna Picchu mountain please let us know in the Cusco office at you checkin.
Your guide will advise you of where and when to use your bus ticket for the journey back down to Aguas Calientes to collect your luggage from the Viajeros hostel.
He will also provide you with the necessary details for the afternoon train return to Ollantaytambo with private transport on to Cusco, arriving 9:30 pm approx.
Transfer to the airport for your checkin
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