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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
    • 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 - 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$ 1,080.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

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Overview

This is a great package if you want to enjoy the moderate trek to Machu Picchu and the best of Cusco plus some excitement with a river afting in the Urubamba, mountain bike to Maras,Moray and Salt mines or other adventure experience.
You can also add on extensions to Puno-Lake Titicaca, the Amazon or Arequipa to see Colca Canyon, Nazca Lines, Ballestas Islands. You can get a better idea of the Hotel Marqueses and programs by looking at some photos on the website:
www.hotelmarqueses.com

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Easy to Moderate

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SHORT Inca Trail Trek, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Rainbow mt hike and Moray. 7 Day Tour Package. Daily Departures.

Last Minute Information

  • AVAILABLE PERMITS. 2024 - 2025
  • DAILY DEPARTURES! (Min 2 people). (This Trek is closed on February.)
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  • Arrive to Cusco before mid day. Transfer to Marqueses Hotel. Hike the remarkable section of the famous INCA TRAIL, enjoy the beautiful Andean landscapes, valleys, mountains and forest, smells and colors of ancient shrubs and vegetation of the high jungle and see the impressive Inca constructions along. Admire and see MACHU PICCHU -twice: at SUNSET and SUNRISE have plenty of time to explore on the 2nd Day. This tour consist in Day 1, a soft and gentle 5-6 hours walk through Chachabamba then admire Wiñaywayna Inca town, Inti Pata, walk through the Sun gate and arrive to MACHU PICCHU at the afternoon to see the sunset and delight with this unique views, stay in a warm hostel at Aguas Calientes town and next morning early we board the first bus to the Citadel and have a guided tour at all the remarkable temples and plazas in this magical and sacred wonder! Hike the famous SHORT INCA TRAIL and find peace, joy and beauty at MACHU PICCHU. Enjoy the new soft trek to Rainbow Mountain and see the South of Cusco. Transfer to the Airport.
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  • DAILY DEPARTURES:
  • US$ 1,080 pp. Based in Double / Twin Room.
  • US$ 990 pp in a Triple Accommodation.
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  • US$ 50 off for student and children under 16
  • Single Suppl for Solo traveller + USD$ 140 pp
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  • HOW TO CONFIRM YOUR BOOKING.- Permits for the Short Inca Trail trek for this tour are AVAILABLE year-round, (except in February). Daily departures, we can depart this tour any, date upon your request.  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.To confirm your reservation, make an online payment immediately a booking deposit or pre-payment of US$ 525.00 per person ($500 + 5% card fee), using your reservation code with a credit/debit card (MC, Visa, Amex, Diners are accepted). There is 5% fee for payments with cards. Before paying please inform your Bank that you are paying overseas.   
  • You will receive your tour confirmation and details of your Tour in your email within 24 hours.  
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  • TICKET FOR HUAYNAPICCHU MOUNTAIN.- For passengers who want to add a climb to Huaynapicchu mountain once you finished the tour at Machu Picchu tour they need to let us know asap... cost of the ticket is US$ 85.00 pp extra.

ITINERARY:
Day 1: Welcome... Arrival to Cusco. Afternoon City Tour. Hotel Marqueses
Day 2: Maras, Moray, Salt Mines OR Humantay Lake Tour. Hotel Marqueses
Day 3: Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour. Night in Ollantaytambo. Hotel Apu Lodge.
Day 4: 2 Day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.Hotel Susana in Aguas Calientes.
Day 5: Early Tour at Machu Picchu.Time to relax. Return to Cusco. Hotel Marqueses
Day 6: Rainbow mountain tour start at 4:00am return by 7pm. Hotel Marqueses.
Day 7: Farewell Cusco. Free Morning. Afternoon Transfer to the Airport at any time.
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MARQUESES Boutique Hotel GET a FREE UPGRADE to our Suite or Deluxe rooms (booking this tour 6-2 months before.) Best location in Town, 24/7 Oxigen Assistance, (And many cups of Coca tea for the altitude). Free Pick up from Airport at your arrival to Cusco, Buffet Breakfast, Family-friendly and Non-smoking Hotel, Internet and Wi-Fi.  “A charming and Amazing Hotel, Great Location one block near the center, the hospitality will blow you away. Your every need is attended to by friendly, knowledgeable staff. Excellent three-star Hotel”. © 2022 TripAdvisor LLC

Program Itinerary

Day 1: WELCOME..ARRIVAL TO CUSCO. CITY TOUR,THE FAMOUS SAQSAYWAMAN AND KORICANCHA.

Arrival Reception in airport and transfer to Marqueses Hotel Cusco. Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 m above sea level. If you are feeling up to it... enjoy the 3 plazas that directly surround your hotel and all the cultural activity and beauty they offer without wandering too far on your first day. Afternoon: Guided Visit to the City as well ( Koricancha, the Inca´s Temple of the Sun and Cusco main Cathedral) as the nearby Inca Ruins of Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Quenko and Sacsaywaman. ( or this tour can be done on your free Day 6 if you prefer. Return to the Hotel Marqueses.

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Day 2: MARAS, MORAY,SALT MINES TOUR OR HUMANTAY LAKE TOUR. HOTEL MARQUESES.

Moray a further breathtaking 20 kms drive with the beautiful snowcapped Chicon and Veronica mountains in the Cordillera Vilcanota as a backdrop we continue through to Moray, in the other side of the Sacred Valley. In Moray we visit “ the Inca agricultural greenhouse or laboratory”, consisting of four platforms amphitheater style or Has a depth of 150 meters, the overlapping concentric circular stone rings widen as they rise. It was an experimental place to study the adaptation of plants to new ecosystems.
Maras, Salineras ( Salt mines ) located 7 miles from Moray at altitude of 3, 380 m is a small village, as a model of a miniature city. Famous for its salt mines, made up of about 3000 small wells with an area average size of about 5 mts . These were already exploited since Inca times as a means of economic exchange and securities. Very interesting to see how the salt is recovered from these mines and the lives of those who work here.
Depart Cusco approx 9:00 am returning approximately 15.00 Hrs return to Cusco.
Sites: approximate duration of visit; Moray: 60 mins 90 mins : Maras , Salineras: 60 mins – 90 mins : What is not Included: Lunch, Cusco Tourist Ticket This ticket is required for the entrance to Moray. If you do not have a tourist ticket it can be purchased at Moray (70 Soles), Saltmines entrance additional 10 soles. Tonigh we recommend to go to Qosqo Music Center to see folk dancers with your tourist ticket located at Sol Avenue and start at 7pm.

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Hotel Marqueses

Day 3: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS, PISAC, URUBAMBA, YUCAY,OLLANTAYTAMBO.

At 08.20am meet at SAS Travel office just next door Hotel Marqueses. In a tourist bus, we 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 typical Pisac 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 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. At approximately 4:00 pm the sacred valley tour group returns to Cusco but you are assisted to your check in at the Hotel Apu Lodge, Ollanta Lodge or similar room with private bathroom. Settle in and then enjoy sunset in the valley before buying dinner in the plaza. we recommended Panaka Grill and Hearts Cafe at Ollantaytambo`s Plaza.

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Hotel Apu Lodge

Day 4: SHORT VERSION OF INCA TRAIL TO MACHUPICCHU

We`ll pick you up from your Hotel between 05.30 and 05:45 am to transfer you to OllantaTrain Station for a train journey of just over one hour to kilometer 104 (starting point of our trek). As soon as we arrive to this point we will cross a bridge to the check 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 this impresive Inca ruins with buildings on stone, we`ll continue the trail road most of it on stone steps, heads south and begin climbing the mountain, great views around of the high jungle area and mountains, 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, steps to climb to reach the superior edifications described as temples. We will have plenty of time for a guided exploration scorted by our experienced guide and time to explore and pictures in our own. By the time we arrive to this complex it wont be crowded, because most trekkers headed to the Sun gate and Machupicchu. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 litres of water. After lunch in Wiñaywayna ruins 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 with private bathroom at Susana Hotel.This is all considered a low altitude hike, but you would want to be fit. Dinner included. (If for any reason you decide not to do the trek you can continue by train to Aguas Calientes town and set early at your hotel and wait your group there, they will get down by 5 or 6 pm and join for the second day tour at Machu Picchu).

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Susana Hotel.

Day 5: AGUAS CALIENTES, MACHUPICCHU GUIDED VISIT... RETURN TO CUSCO. H MARQUESES.

Early after a good breakfast re-live the history and the mysterious world of the Incas, we take the first bus up at approx 06.15am and arrive at the ruins at 06.45am. This time is still not so crowded so we take advantage of the tranquility of this sacred site ; Guided Tour of Machupicchu. This enigmatic city is explored for Approx 2 hrs and their mysteries and archaeological information will be explained by your expert guide, ( you generally have approx 6 hrs extra free time but depends on train timetables in high season.) Option to climb to the Huayna Picchu mountain (Please book a ticket in advance otherwise a nice walk to the Inca Bridge does not need a fee). Around 3:45 pm bus down to Aguas Calientes for your Train return. ( $9 )
The train departs Aguas Calientes late in the afternoon at 4:30 pm or train to Ollantaytambo then a 2 hour transport to Cusco arriving between 8- 9:00 pm approx)

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Hotel Marqueses

Day 6: RAINBOW MOINTAIN WALK -FULL DAY HOTEL MARQUESES.

Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco between 3:45 am to 4:00 am 3 Hrs drive on a private transport to Quesiuno located at 4,320 masl (start of the trek). Breakfast will be provided once we arrive to Quesiuno. We start our hike from 4200 m to 5100 masl to RAINBOW MOUNTAIN aka:(Cerro Colorado, Montaña de Colores or “Vinicunca”) lead by our expert guide, here we can see the stunning colors that are natural formations of minerals since ages that give colors to the mountain. Beautiful views of red and colors mountains, streams and herds of alpacas and llamas and the south side of Ausangate ranges of mountains. We will hike through small traditional andean villages a see the local people with their colorful dresses. After a total hike of approximately 3-4 hours, we finally will reach to this mirador spot to have an impressive views of Rainbow Mountains located at 5,100 masl. Time to explore the area. Time to rest and enjoy our packed lunch. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment. (We will spend approximately 30-45 minutes at the top). Then we start our return back hiking a downhill the way thru we came. The hike will take 3 hours.
Our private van will be waiting for us when we return. 3 hour drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel. Approximate arrival time is between 7:00 pm.

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Hotel Marqueses

Day 7: FAREWELL CUSCO... ADIOS CUSCO.

Adios al Cusco Free morning in Cusco ; Transfer to airport for the flight back to Lima. OR Extension flights or Transport to Puno -Lake Titicaca, the Amazon - Puerto Maldonado or Colca Canyon in Arequipa.

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What is Included:

  • Transfers from Airport at your arrival to Cusco.
  • Guided Sacred Valley tour with Buffet Lunch.
  • City Tour with an english speaking Tour Guide.
  • Maras, Moray and SaltminesTour.
  • Rainbow Mountain Full Day trek.
  • 4 nights in Hotel Marqueses with Buffet Breakfast.
  • 1 Night at ApuLodge.
  • 1 night in Wiracocha Hotel at Aguas Calientes.
  • 2 Day Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu: (Train tickets, Bus tickets, entrance fees, guide, meals and accommodation in Aguas Calientes).
  • Transfer to your Hotel.

What is not Included:

  • Lima-Cusco / Cusco Lima Flight Tickets.
  • USD$ 60 pp Cusco Tourist Ticket, Boleto Turistico (valid for City tour, Valley and Moray).
  • Meals when not indicated.
  • Hot springs 10 soles (Optional).
  • Ticket for Huayna Picchu, US$80 pp (Optional).

Additional Options:

  • 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 helpful 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 hot spring 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:
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  • UP-GRADING Hotels in Aguas Calientes. (Based on double occupancy ).
  • Hotel Sussana US$ 25.00 p/person
  • Hotel Andina Luxury US$ 49.00 p/person.
  • Mapi Inkaterra US$ 95.00 p/person.(Includes Dinner and Breakfast)
  • Sumaq Hotel 5 stars US$ 240.00 p/person.(Includes Dinner and Breakfast)
  • Hotel Machu Picchu Pueblo INKATERRA US$ 260.00 p/person.(Includes Dinner and Breakfast.

We recommend that you bring:

  • Please bring your original passport for your trek.
  • Student card ISIC (if applicable.)
  • You only need to carry a small day pack
  • Water to drink ( 2 liters)
  • Camera, binoculars
  • Rain jacket or rain poncho in rainy season -Dec to March
  • Change of weather gear in rainy season -Dec to March
  • Basic toiletries, Hat for the sun
  • Sunscream with sun protection
  • Insect repellent for mosquitoes
  • (Malaria or Yellow fever not been reported)
  • Confortable hiking boots, runners or sturdy shoes
  • Money in soles or dollars. ATM´s or cash machines and travelers cheques in Aguas Calientes are more expensive to change.

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$ 525.00 per person ($500 + 5% card fee), using your reservation code with a credit/debit card (MC, Visa, Amex, Diners are accepted). There is 5% fee for payments with cards. Before paying please inform your Bank that you are paying overseas.   
  • You will receive your tour confirmation and details of your Tour in your email within 24 hours.  
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  • FINAL PAYMENT: We require full payment of your tour 1 month before the day when your tour starts, make an online payment in our website with your reservation code OR you can pay us in our office in Cusco at your arrival in USD$ Dollars.

Terms & Conditions

  • TOUR: Short Inca Trail Trek, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Rainbow mt hike and Moray. 7 Day Tour Package. .-Group Service
  • 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 re high altitude trekking. 3,400m
  • 2.- You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the trek 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 carry on the trail your Original Passport and valid ISIC Student Card (if applicable) The student US$20 discount for use of student cards is regulated by the park itself, not SAS Travel. All student ISIC cards are validated by the control of the park and only accepted if you send us a scanned copy of your valid ISIC card through once you book a tour. A Youth Travel card or International Teachers cards are not accepted by the control. If for any reason, you organize a New Passport after we have purchased your permits, send us an email with your new passport numbers, if possible bring both passports with you.
  • 4.- You need to carry a daypack, with personal necessary items (water to drink, sunscreem, insect repellent, hat or cup for the sun, raingear). Free luggage storage at our Hotel Marqueses in Cusco.
  • 5.- CANCELATION MADE BY CLIENTS.-
  • A- Cancellation of tour once a permit has been registered and confirmed incurs a loss of (US$ 400.00) Non-refundable booking deposit.
  • B- Cancellation of tour within 60 Days to 41 Days of departure incurs a loss of 70% of total cost…
  • C- Cancellation of tour within 40 Days to 35 Days of departure incurs a loss of 80% of total cost…
  • D- Cancellation of tour within 34 days to 15 Days of departure incurs a loss of 90% of total cost…
  • E- Cancellation of tour within 14 Days to 72 hours of departure incurs a loss of total tour cost...
  • 6.- If you become ill, injured or unable to hike, we can organize the train journey to Aguas Calientes and avoid the hike, stay in Aguas Calientes have a dinner with a group and continue your tour to MachuPicchu next day and train return to Cusco utilizing your permits. We will assist you with any claims with a document to certify illness, which can be used to present to your Travel insurance company.
  • 7.- Change of dates is not possible after a permit has been processed. It is non-transferable nor refundable permits. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that we do this because we are prohibited to re-sell your spot after you have cancelled.
  • 8.- Includes overnight in a simple private accommodation on double basis in Aguas Calientes and bedding /towels etc are provided. If you want a room for just yourself the single supplement payment is required.
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  • 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 responsible for your own personal property and rented equipment.
  • In extreme cases when Inca trail is declared closed for safety reasons SAS Travel can replace your trek with an alternative Train tour or walk option and your booking deposit money will be used for this or the tour can be notified according to the circunstances.
  • 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.
  • SAS Travel will do everything possible to assure a safe and enjoyable trip but we will not accept any responsibility for damages, injuries, losses, expenses due to delays, for any cause whatsoever, this applies to any person or property in connection with any service we or our intermediaries provide, which result directly or indirectly from acts of God or forces mayor.