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    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
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    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
    • SAS Travel Peru - Recommended by Lonely Planet
    • SAS Travel Peru - So much more than you were looking for!
    • SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator
    • SAS Travel Peru - Experience & Expertise since 1990
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Price Information

US$ 2,190.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

Please Note

US$ 1,950 pp in a Triple Room
US$ 75 Disc for Student
US$ 340 Extra for a solo traveler

Overview

This itinerary has been very popular most people prefering to take a connecting flight direct to Cusco on their arrival to Lima. In this case we organize the first flight of the day for those arriving late at night/ early morning and you need to checkin around 3.45am. At times it can take over an hour to get through immigrations and customs so the direct flight to Cusco is recommended and we serve you full breakfast on your arrival to Hotel Marqueses Cusco on an early flight. You can get a better idea of the programs and Hotel Marqueses by looking at some photos on the website. www.sastravelperu.com
As this package includes the Inca Trail bookings for high season (May to Oct )must be completed around 4 -6 months in advance because of limited Inca Trail to Machupicchu Pemits.

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Is it for me?

Trekking experience and acclimatization of at least 2 days previous your treks is required.

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Difficulty

The 5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu trek section is considered as Moderate to Challenging level in which you need to be in a good physical conditions, we recommend to start jogging at home before this adventure. The other parts of the tour doesn`t require any kind of experience.

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Briefing

The night before of your trek at 7:00 pm.

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Transport

Plane, Bus, Train, motor boat, hike.

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CONDOR EXPRESS, Cusco, Sacred Valley, 5 Day Inca Trail Trek with Aguas Calientes, Titikaca Lake. 13 Day Tour Package.

Last Minute Information

  • AVAILABLE PERMITS ON: Book in advance.
  • DAILY DEPARTURES CONFIRMED: (Min 2 Person) .
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  • Visit and Explore the Magic Cusco with its marvel sites, Qosqo was the favorite Inca´s Capital City in XV century. Admire Coricancha -The sun Temple and SAQSAYWAMAN -that was built as a symbol of the unification of the Inca empire, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, hike the famous INCA TRAIL and find peace, joy and beauty at MACHU PICCHU, and the Floating Islands at Titikaca Lake to see the ancients Uros people, and finally a flight to Lima where you can see the colonial, the republican and modern City.
  • The permits for Inca Trail every year are LIMITED. FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. Book ONLINE WELL IN ADVANCE: (6-2 months before.) WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU to -ACT NOW. TRIPS with SAS, Great value tours, Guaranteed quality and service. Extensive local knowledge. Friendly and knowledgeable guides and staff. Put your mind at ease. We are a reputable and highly reliable Peruvian tour Operator with more than 25 years of expertise.
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  • Inca Trail Small Groups size: 4-6-12 person (Occasionally 16 participants). Exceptional mountain guides, cooks and porters make your trip authentic, enjoyable and hassle-free.!
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  • HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION.-
  • Once you have checked the Availability page CHECK AVAILABILITY HERE: (e-mail contact or contact one of our staff), Select the date departure of your Tour on the Calendar. (Day 1 is the date of your arrival to Cusco). Please ensure that you provide your details -or group details in case you are traveling with a group.
  • To confirm your reservation, pay online immediately a booking deposit of US$ 1000 pp + 5% using your reservation code with a credit/debit card (MC, Visa, Amex, Diners). There is 5% fee for payments with cards. Before paying please inform your Bank that you are paying overseas.  In case you would like to add Huaynapicchu Mountain permit please let us know.
  • You will receive your tour confirmation and details of your Tour in your email within 24 hours.  
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  • TICKET for HUAYNA PICCHU: Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets are limited. The admission ticket is US$85.00 pp usually you can do this extra walk after your Machu Picchu´s tour, please let us know ASAP... if you are considering this.
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  • MARQUESES Boutique Hotel in Cusco, Book 6-5 months before and GET a FREE Upgrade to Deluxe or Suite room and a FREE walking tour to San Pedro Market . We offer Medical and Oxygen assistance 24/7.

ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive to Cusco, Transfer to Hotel Marqueses in Cusco.
Day 2: Sacred Valley of the Incas tour with Lunch. Hotel Marqueses
Day 3: Free Day to explore the magical Cusco, San blas, Hotel Marqueses
Day 4: Inca Trail trek -Day 1 camping at Wayllabamba. Night in tent.
Day 5: Inca Trail trek - Day 2 camping Pacasmayo. Night in tent.
Day 6: Inca Trail trek -Day 3 camping Wiñaywayna. Night in tent.
Day 7: Inca Trail trek – Machupicchu Day 4 Aguas Calientes.
Day 8: Aguas Calientes – Return to Cusco. Hotel Marqueses.
Day 9: Tour bus Inka Express to Puno.Lake Titikaca. Hotel Qalasaya.
Day 10: Floating Islands Uros, Taquile. Night with a local family.
Day 11: Amantani island and return to Puno. Hotel Qalasaya.
Day 12: Transfer to airport Flight from Juliaca to Lima. Hotel in Miraflores
Day 13: Free morning. Afternoon Lima City Tour. Transfer to Airport.

Program Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO

Early flight from Lima to Cusco approximately at 05:00am or 06:00 am (Lots of person prefer to stay at airport in Lima and few hours later board a flight connection to Cusco). We will send you E-Ticket fight. We will try to organize a early check-in at Cusco´s Hotel if possible. Check-in early for the flight to Cusco (1 Hrs flight). Arrival to Cusco, Our staff with SAS Travel sign will be waiting for you at arriving Area. Reception and Transfer to Hotel Marqueses in Cusco. Afternoon at 13:30 pm Guided Visit to the City (Temple of the Sun and Cathedral) as well as the nearby ruins of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Qenko and Sacsayhuaman. (Get a Tourist Cusco Entry to visit City Tour, Sacred Valley and other sites not included). If you are not feeling well you can do this tour on Day 3 and maybe just relax today Cusco is located at 3,400 masl or 11,152 feet.
Hotel Marqueses.

Hotel Marqueses

Day 2: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS,

Guided Visit of the Sacred Valley of the Incas . At 08:30 am pick up from your hotel, Departure from Cusco in direction of the Sacred Valley. This Tour includes a Visit to the Pisac colourful Handcraft Market, Pisac archaeological Park, Ollantaytambo Inca Fortress and Return to Cusco via Chinchero site and Market. Lunch included in Maizal Restaurant. Hotel Marqueses.

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Hotel Marqueses

Day 3: FREE DAY TO EXPLORE THE MAGICAL CUSCO, SAN BLAS,

Free day to prepare for your trek. Pre-Departure Inca Trail to Machupicchu Briefing tonight at 7pm with Inca Trail Group and guide. Tours are not included ... we suggest to visit the famous South Valley tour to see Tipon Huacarpay Lake and Pikillaqta, or you can add to your experience in Cusco to see Maray, Moray and Salineras the salt mines, or just relax horse riding around Cusco Valley behind Cristo Blanco. (Confirm or ask for details with our office staff once you set in Cusco). Our office is just near your Hotel. We highly recommend to see the Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center located at Sol avenue. from 06.45 pm to 08:00 pm

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Hotel Marqueses

Day 4: INCA TRAIL TREK - DAY 1

Drive Piscakucho Km 82 , Commence Inca Trail Trek . We leave Cuzco and set off on our three-hour drive via Ollantaytambo to the Trail's starting point at Km82. Breakfast is provided on the route , The first half-day walk is fairly easy and on an undulating path, which follows the left side of the Urubamba River for much of the way. After lunch a gentle climb takes us to our camp at Huayllabamba (2900m). There are a couple of steep drops and climbs into gullies along the way, with great views of Mt Veronica standing at 5860 m. Camping and Meals (2 person tent).

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Camping

Day 5: INCA TRAIL TREK - DAY 2

Inca Trail Trek Today we climb the famous "Dead Woman's Pass" (4198m). We set off through cloud forest on climbing mountain trail. There is a wonderful array of exotic plants and we may even see hummingbirds collecting nectar from the flowering shrubs along the way. There is a small respite from the constant climb as we rest for lunch on a flat grassy meadow and then it's back into it with the last 400m of ascent in front of us. Stone steps take us up to and over the pass. In front of us is the most beautiful mountain vista, and we can see the meandering trail that lays ahead, our trek for tomorrow. Steep steps take us down to our camp at Pacaymayo 3600m. Walk 6 hours Camping and Meals. (2 person tent).

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Camping

Day 6: INCA TRAIL TREK -DAY 3

Inca Trail Trek Today sees some great hiking through cloud forest on well maintained Inca paths and steps. An hour of climbing out of camp takes us to the second pass (3900m) from where we descend three thousand steps via the ruins of Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca, and Wiñay-Wayna. We will have a guided tour of each of these ruins. The afternoon is spent on 'classic' Incan steps traversing the hillsides and passing numerous ruins set amongst the forest. Walk 7 hours Camping and Meals. (2 person tent).

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Camping

Day 7: INCA TRAIL TREK - DAY 4

Inca Trail Trek - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes Hostal Viajeros A very early start means that we can hike the last hour or so of the trail to Inti Punku, the sun gate, for sunrise. Our first glimpse of Machu Picchu through the morning mist is stunning, and we can spend the day touring the ruins. In the afternoon we take a bus down the hill to Aguas Calientes to soak in the relaxing hot springs. We overnight in Aguas Calientes Hostal Viajeros. Walk 3 hours

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Hotel Viajeros

Day 8: AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO

Morning return to Ollantaytambo by train and on to Cusco by local bus. Rest of day free to recover or just enjoy a wander through the streets of this combination of Inca Empire and Colonial Style architecture and culture.

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Hotel Marqueses

Day 9: TOUR BUS INKA EXPRESS TO PUNO - LAKE TITIKACA

Inka Express Class tourist bus to Lake Titicaca - Puno. With a magnificent buffet lunch in Sicuani and tours with English speaking guide to Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya & Pukara. Bus is fully equipped for tourism. Please have some soles for the fees. Overnight. Puno hotel.

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Hotel Qalasaya

Day 10: FLOATING ISLANDS UROS TAQUILE .

Titicaca Lake Uros,Taquile and Amantani Islands . 8.00am Transfer from the hotel to the port and by motor boat we take you to one of the legendary Uros Islands where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on floating reed islands some only 20 metres in length. After a beautiful 3hr boat ride we reach Amantani island where we will break into smaller groups to stay with the local families. We will trek to the top of the mountain (4150 mtrs) to see the Temples of the Pachamama and Pachatata and enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. Food and authentic music prepared and performed by your designated family.

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with Island family

Day 11: AMANTANI ISLAND AND RETURN TO PUNO.

Titicaca Lake Uros,Taquile and Amantani Islands . Short boat ride to the neighbouring Taquile island, where we will tour around the ruins and visit these beautiful people, world famous for their intricate and fascinating weavings, lunch and return trip to Puno. Arrival in the afternoon and transfer back to hotel approx 5 pm. Overnight in Puno hotel.

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Hotel Qalasaya

Day 12: FLIGHT FROM JULIACA (PUNO) TO LIMA.

Fly to Lima. Transferred for 45 minutes to Juliaca Airport for the flight back to Lima. Reception and Transfer to the Hotel in Miraflores Free afternoon, Optional Visit to the Gold Museum (not included) or just relax in Larcomar, Miraflores Park.

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Hotel Mariel or similar located at Miraflores. Lima

Day 13: LIMA CITY TOUR.

Lima Classic City tour : 4 Hours 09:30am - 13:30pm be ready in lobby from 9.15 am Depending on your international flight time you may not have time for this tour so please let us know of your exact flight details. Also if you have a midnight flight today so the entire day free we can organise your City tour for the afternoon 2.30pm to 6.45pm so you can rest and enjoy the hotel room for the morning and then leave your luggage in storage while on the tour . Transfer time to the airport should be 3 and a half to 4 hours prior to departure of International flight. City Tour in Lima: ANCESTRAL LIMA; Huaca Pucllana, Archaelogical Pre-Inka Center from IV D Century. LIMA COLONIAL; Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Palacio de Gobierno, el Palacio Arzobispal, la Basílica Catedral, Palacio Municipal, Convento de San Francisco & the Catacumbs; Peru Reserve Museum, Gold Objets, Cerámic y Textils from Pre Inka Cultures.(Closed Sat & Sun)
MODERN LIMA; El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores y Larco Mar, spectacular view of the Pacífic Ocean.
Late afternoon Transfer to the Airport for your Flight home.

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What is Included:

  • Flight tickets from Lima to Cuzco at AM Reception and transfer to Hotel.
  • City tour of Cusco Guided Tour, Sacred Valley Tour. English speaking guide.
  • 5 Day Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu Includes: Entrance fees and permits
  • (Tent for 2 person, Full board meals, Transports, 8 Kg porter, mattress.)
  • Inca Express Tourist Bus Puno to Cusco with Buffet Lunch included.
  • 2 Day motor boat Lake Titicaca tour. Entries, guide and meals.
  • 4 Nights at Hotel Marqueses with breakfast (Double Room).
  • 2 Nights Hotel Qalasaya in Puno.
  • 1 Night Hotel Mariel in Lima.
  • 1 Night Hotel Viajeros in Aguas Calientes.
  • 3 Nights in tent and 1 night at home stay at Amantani Island.
  • Transfer from Hotel to Juliaca Airport.
  • Flight Tickets from Juliaca to Lima.

What is not Included:

  • Cusco and Sacred Valley Entries (US$65 pp)
  • Entries to see Ruins on Bus Puno to Cusco 28 Soles pp
  • Hot springs in Machupicchu 10 soles (Optional).
  • Meals when are not indicated.

We recommend that you bring:

  • Original passport and (ISIC student card if applicable)
  • Backpack & Daypack (for personal porters we provide a duffle bag)
  • 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 towel
  • 2 litre water bottle, disposable plastic bottles are forbidden in Machupicchu site
  • Water purifying tablets optional, since we provide boiled water
  • Bathing clothes for the hot springs for hikers with an extra night in Aguas Calientes (5 Day Special Inca Trail)
  • 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 at the office at your check-in 2 days before the trek departure.

Recommendations

  • Please Note: Hostel Viajeros in Aguas Calientes town 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, it has one of the best locations in town, far enough from the riverside so it is not noisy, being very central at the foot of the bridge, only a 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 hotspring pools. We try to include an economical accommodation option for this tour package to make it accessible for everyone but recommend that if you are wanting better accommodation in Aguas Calientes town to celebrate your accomplishment of the Inca Trail trek or any special date/ tour then please request one of the recommended hotel Upgrades below:
  • (Alternative accommodation based on double occupancy ).
  • UP-GRADING Hotels in Aguas Calientes
  • Hotel Presidente or Inka Town or Green Nature Standard USD$ 25.00 p/person
  • Green Nature Superior room US$ 36.00 p/person
  • Hotel Santuario US$ 49.00 p/person.
  • Hotel Andina Luxury US$ 46.00 p/person.
  • Mapi -INKATERRA US$ 90.00 p/person.(Includes Dinner and Breakfast)
  • Hotel Hatuchay Tower US$115.00 p/person
  • Hotel INKATERRA US$ 260.00 p/person.(Includes Dinner and Breakfast)
  • Sumaq Hotel 5 stars US$ 220.00 p/person.(Includes Dinner and Breakfast)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Availability : Daily Departures Group Size : 2 -16 participants Shared Service Minimum: 2 participants.

Booking Information

  • 1.- Select the date of departure of your Tour on the Calendar.
  • Fill in the required details. Please ensure that you provide your details -or group details in case you are traveling with a group. You will generate a reservation code.
  • 2.- To confirm your reservation, make an online payment immediately a booking deposit or pre-payment of US$ 1,000 pp + 5% using your reservation code with a credit/debit card (MC, Visa, Amex, Diners are accepted). There is 5% fee for payments with cards. Before paying please inform your Bank that you are paying overseas.   
  • You will receive your tour confirmation and details of your Tour in your email within 24 hours.  
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  • FINAL PAYMENT: We require full payment of your tour 1 month before the day when your tour starts, make an online payment in our website with your reservation code OR you can pay us in our office in Cusco at your arrival in USD$ Dollars.

Terms & Conditions

  • 1.- You must advise SAS Travel office staff and guides of any medical problems or allergies. You need to have a good health and a good level of fitness is required. If your health is questionable, then you should consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 69, you will need to present us with a current medical certificate. It is highly recommended to arrive to Cusco a few days before your hike and stay in Cusco at least 3 - 1 nights previous to your hike so that your body is prepared for the altitude.
  • 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 at that moment so he can resolve any problems ASAP.
  • 3.- You must carry your original passport and valid University student card (if applicable) on the trail. If you do not take the correct passport as indicated in your booking and permit documents, the control will annul your permit and refuse your entry to the trail. If for any reason, you organize a new passport after we have purchased your permits, you must send us a copy of your new passport or email the new numbers and bring both of your passport with you, or if this is not possible advise us in writing with a scan of the old passport and your new passport for us to present to the Park controllers with official documentation to avoid problems.
  • 4.- The student US$40 discount for use of student cards is regulated by the park itself, not SAS Travel. All student with University student cards are validated by the control of the park and only accepted if you scanned a clear copy of your valid student card through with your deposit at the time of booking and it is confirmed though our agent. A Youth Travel card is not accepted to pay as a student by the Park control.
  • 5.- A personal porter for 8 Kg is included in this tour, at the time of briefing a duffle bag will be given to you so you can pack your items previous to the morning of your hike (Please make sure your duffle bag does not exceed the limit of the weight amount you requested, all hotels can provide you with a scale to weigh your bag.) The rest of your belongings can be stored in your Hotel or you can leave them in our Hotel Marqueses near SAS Travel office.
  • 6.- Every hiker must have and bring a comfortable 20-30 L daypack to carry your personal items. Bring 2-3 litres of drinkable water for Day 1 (disposable plastic bottles, plastic bags are forbidden). Our crew will offer you boiled water at Lunch time on 2nd Day until the end of the hike, locals sell bottled water and drinks on route and campsites on Day 1 and 2. Hot showers are available on the 1st campsite for 15 Soles (if wanted). At the campsite we will offer you hot water for washing/cleaning purposes.
  • 7.- If you are a single traveller you are obliged to pay single supplement for a hotel room but if you do not require a single tent on the Inca Trail hike and are happy to share, then you can let us know at the time of booking and be exempt of this US$70 fee.(This depends if there is someone else willing to share the tent that is the same gender.)
  • 8.- Change of dates is not possible after a permit has been purchased and processed. It is non transferable nor refundable. The deposit will be forfeited and penalties costs will be applied. Please note that we do this because we are prohibited to re-sell your spot/permits after you have cancelled. However you can use part of the permit for Machu Picchu admission in other tours such as Lares, Salkantay, or train tours to Machu Picchu on the indicated reserved dates.
  • 9.- This package includes a simple accommodation in Aguas Calientes and we ask you to please read the Recommendations section in the web page in case you would like to upgrade to a hotel option. The expedition train return will be on Day 5 th at 15:00 Hrs from Aguas Calientes to Cusco train station or a train to Ollantaytambo plus a private transport to Cusco, returning to Cusco by 19:30 Hrs approx in both cases.
  • 10.- If you decide not to go, or you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter or assistant will accompany you back to a safe area with emergency assistance at Ollantaytambo town, from here you can continue by train to Aguas Calientes town and meet the group on the 4th morning (train cost will be at your expenses US$70-80 approx). Helicopter air lift and medical assistance are paid at the expense of the passenger, therefore we recommend to have Travel Insurance. If you fail to complete the hike due to illness we will assist you to meet your group at Machu Picchu to recommence your tour there, although there will be no refund from the original payment, we will however present you with a document to certify your illness and this can be used to present to your Travel Insurance company. If this is the case a hotel in Aguas Calientes, meals during this time, tour in Machupicchu, bus down to Aguas Calientes and train return to Cusco with the group will be provided by SAS Travel with no extra cost, except the train to Aguas Calientes which costs US$ 70-80 pp and the bus up to Machu Picchu which costs US$14.
  • 11.- Huayna Picchu Mountain Entry.- Upon availability and need to book in advance $85 per person..This ticket is not included, if this is your interest book for the 5th day which means you need to enter the control between 7am and 7.50am. Most people take the bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Pichu at 6.30 am ($12.00) and then start the day with the climb for first light over Machu Picchu and then have plenty of time after to further explore Machu Picchu. However if you prefer the 2nd session that starts between 10:00 and 11:00 am then please let us know by writing this clearly in the comments and ensuring you have been confirmed with this specification.
  • 12.- Tips for the porters, cooks and guides.(US$50-60) is not mandatory but it is a tradition. You need to have your own money for bottled water or other drinks if wanted along the route, Machu Picchu and Aguas Calientes. Emergency money of at least 300 soles. Total per person (US$150 -US$180) approximately.
  • 13.- Travel Insurance.- We recommend that full Travel Insurance is taken, 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. Get a one week insurance with Nomads Insurance.
  • 14.- When transportation strikes are declared in Cusco without previous notice, the entire group will need to depart Cusco the night before of the tour and do camping near the beginning of the trail to avoid the risk of cancelation of your tour.(We recommend you to come to the SAS Travel office when you arrive to Cusco, to make sure that everything is ready and we ask you to bring your original passport with you.) We recommend to arrive to Cusco a few days prior to your tour.
  • 15.- In extreme cases when Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 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 Salkantay or Lares Valley trek and your booking deposit and payment money will be used for this, There will be no refund from the original payment, or other train trips to Machu Picchu.
  • SAS Travel will take all reasonable care in providing service to our clients to avoid accident, illness or 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 responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment from our company.
  • SAS Travel does not take responsibility for additional costs due to unfavorable weather conditions, natural catastrophe, political strikes, road strikes, accidents, illness, injury, loss of personal items, etc. It is the client responsibility to carry a Travel 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.
  • CANCELATION MADE BY CLIENT:
  • 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:
  • a.- Cancellation of tour once you have booked, permits has been purchased, hotels booked a reservation has been confirmed incurs in the loss of the booking deposit US$1,000.00 per person plus cards or Paypal surcharges. Non-refundable booking deposit.
  • b- Cancellation of tour from the date of confirmation to 60 Days before the tour departure date incurs in a loss of 70% of total cost of the tour. You must pay the final balance online using your reservation code.
  • c- Cancellation of tour within 59 Days to 35 Days of departure incurs a loss of 80% of total cost of the tour. You must pay the final balance online using your reservation code.
  • d- Cancellation of tour within 34 days to 15 Days of departure incurs a loss of 90% of total cost of the tour. You must pay the final balance online using your reservation code.
  • e- Cancellation of tour within 14 Days to 72 hours of departure incurs a loss of total tour cost. You must pay the final balance online using your reservation code.
  • However we can organize an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu joining your group and utilizing your train tickets and permits entrance to Machu Picchu, completing the tour as normal from Aguas Calientes day 4. We will however if it is your desire present you with a document to certify your illness and this can be used to present to your Travel Insurance company.
  • FINAL PAYMENT:
  • The final balance of your tour will be sent to your email with detailed information. You must pay the full balance of your tour 2 months before the date of your tour departure using any of the payment options indicated in our website or before this date. If you need to amend or add anything to your final confirmation invoice (for example, add equipment, upgrade your hotel in Aguas Calientes, Vistadome Train return etc) you must contact us at least 6 weeks prior to the tour. This is done by contacting our staff at: [email protected]
  • We can then adjust your invoice accordingly and reconfirm the exact balance you need to pay by emailing you that week. You will need to add the 5% credit card commission or 6 % PayPal commission or other fees depending on which payment method you choose.Or pay in US$ cash at our office in Cusco at your arrival. (Payments with cards in our office in Cusco are not accepted).
  • I have read and accept the conditions.