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Leaving Frequency

DAILY DEPARTURES

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Price Information

US$ 415.00

Please Note

Student discount with ISIC card is $20 less
Single supplement for single room in Hotel Marqueses for 2 nights and Viajeros in Aguas Calientes for 1 night with private bathroom additional $65

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Overview

If you are so unfortunate to have too little time to enjoy all that majestic Cusco has to offer then don`t despair, you can still see the best of it even if you only have 4 days. Of course we would say you need more time to enjoy and acclimatise but Machu Picchu is actually in the lower altitudes so by ensuring you rest for 2 full hours on arrival to Cusco you should be OK. Please ensure you can take one of the early flights on day 1. If you would like assistance with domestic flights, a quote or for us to arrange electronic tickets for you just let us know.

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Is it for me?

this package has been very popular and often people use it as a jumping off point for discovering the rest of Peru. It has been created for people with a minimum of time but most people add a pre tour accomodation for the day before the tour to allow them time to recover from their journey to Peru. One extra night pre accomodation is $40 per person and of course the transfer from the airport is organised for this day so please consider this as a recommendation!

Difficulty

If you want something really unforgetable for the overnight in Machu Picchu town Aguas Calientes and have the money I would certainly suggest going for the upgrade option of five star Hotel Sumaq. US$190 upgrade per person based on 2 people but is a very special offer as the hotel is actually valued at US$600 for a room for 2 people.
http://www.sumaqhotelperu.com
if you would like this upgrade please quote it in your reservation and remember it is only until Sept 1st 2011

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Transport

Tourist bus and Train

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The Best of Cusco 4D/3N

Last Minute Information

  • We can provide quotes and arrange electronic tickets if you like if you still need domestic flights booked
  • Daily departures
  • You can extend your tour with other alternative options
  • To Up-grade Hotel in Aguas Calientes:
    Hotel Santuario US$40 pp
    Hotel Andina Luxury US$45 pp

Special Offer

Until 1st of July 2011if you book 2 or more extra nights pre or post tour we can organise a Free Upgrade for you to Delux room instead of Standard for your full stay in Hotel Marqueses!.

For bookings for Nov 2011 through to March 2012 special price of US$399 is in place with Free Upgrade to Delux room instead of Standard.

This tour is a combination of the City tour, Sacred Valley Tour and the Classic Train tour to Machu Picchu, so for those who only have 3 Days to experience these sights rather than 4, it is a must.
Combined with the charms of 2 nights in the Marqueses Boutique Hotel it is a perfect way to see Cusco as you are in the safe tourist district and any spare time you have on Day 1 or 4 finds you in the midst of the most beautiful combination of Inca and Colonial architecture to souvenir shop or add some amazing photos to your collection.

Program Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco Excursion; City Tour

Reception in Cusco airport and Transfer to Marqueses Boutique Hotel where they will welcome you with cups of coca leaf tea a traditional drink to minimize the efects of altitude, Relax,rest and acclimatise. We advise you to get an early flight so you can just spend your first 2 hours in Cusco seriously doing nothing but trying to breathe!!
At 13:45 pm A Guided Cusco City Tour, Excursion, visiting Koricancha "The Sun Temple" the golden Inca`s temple that impressed so much to the first spanish conquistadores when they arrived in 1534 ,Cusco main Cathedral with their exquisite canvas from the Cuzqueña Painting School, chapels, Virgins and Saints , Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex, where every year in June in the winter solstice in this hemisphere the young Cuzqueños perform the old and traditional Feast of the Sun "Inti Raymi" in honor to the Sun, then we visit Tambo Machay, Qenqo and Puca-Pucara.
If you are not exhausted you can go straight to the Cusco Folk Dances and Music at Cusco Art Center in the main Ave el Sol. which are included on your tourist ticket 6.30pm 10 min slow walk from Hotel Marqueses. Overnight in Hotel Marqueses

Hotel Marqueses

Day 2: 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 valley 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

Day 3: MACHUPICCHU- OLLANTA- CUSCO

After breakfast we take the bus at approx 05.30am and arrive at the ruins around 06.20am. Optional for those who would like to walk up earlier from 4.30am, please let us know of your interest. We recommend 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. Escorted by your experienced tour guide you will have the oportunity to rediscover this fascinating and unique place as Hiram Bingham did in 1911, Machupicchu, the lost city of the Incas, where the last emperors, priests and priestesses took refuge and where the empire survived for 40 years after the arrival of the Spaniards. Secret and mysterious citadel from the time of Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (IX-Inca`s Dinasty) emperor, his presumed constructor. Then apparently its existence was even well-known only by the authorities and the priests of the Tawantinsuyo “The four lands of the empire”. Machupicchu prodigy of architecture of aesthetic recklessness and by the magestic and harmony of its forms, by the impeccable organization of its terraces, stairs, buildings, patios, passages that are set up in this nest of condors, surrounded by mountains, between the mountain range and the forest like but the extraordinary constructive feat of the pre-Hispanic man. Other recommended activities:
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.
A box lunch will be provided to allow your extended stay in Machu Picchu.
Your guide will advise you of necessary details for the afternoon train return to Ollantaytambo with private transport on to Cusco, arriving 9:30 pm approx.

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Day 4: Adios Cusco

Last chance for Souvenir Shopping in Cusco; Optional time to visit the Weaving Center Museum in Sol Avenue Transfer to the Airport - for your flight to Lima or where ever you are going from here!

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What is Included:

  • Reception and transfers from Cusco´s Airport
  • 2 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco in Standard Private Rooms with Buffet breakfast
  • Machupicchu, Sacred Valley & City Tours with experienced guides
  • Expedition Train Tickets in and return
  • 2 Bus tickets Aguas Calientes-Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes.
  • Entrance fees for Machupicchu
  • Machupicchu guided Tour with SAS experienced guides
  • (in a small group 6-12 max 14)
  • 1 Night Hotel Viajeros or similar in Aguas Calientes
  • 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner included

What is not Included:

  • Cusco Visitors Ticket (165 soles or approx US$59 )
  • 4 Inca sites near Cusco, Templo of the Sun, Cathedral and 3 sites on Sacred Valley.
  • Lunch in the Sacred Valley Tour
  • Meals where not indicated
  • Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes 10 soles
  • Bottle water, drinks.

We recommend that you bring

  • For the main tour you only need to carry a small day pack (Peru Rail's luggage limit is 5-6kgs)
  • Water to drink 1.5 Lt
  • Camera
  • Rain jacket/poncho
  • Change of clothes
  • Basic toiletries
  • Sun lotion/sunscreen, hat for sun
  • Insect repellent
  • Torch
  • Comfortable sturdy shoes or hiking boots
  • Extra money.

Additional options

  • UP-GRADING YOUR RETURN from Aguas Calientes to Cusco with VISTADOME TRAIN.-
  • To Up-grade train return ( with Vistadome Deluxe ) US$36 pp
  • 15:25 pm depart Aguas Calientes – 18:40 to Poroy Train Station
  • If you want an upgrade train you need to contact us directly on info@sastravelperu.com for this to be done and confirmed to you.
  • Hotel Viajeros in Aguas Calientes is not a 3 star hotel but is clean, safe and comfortable. If you are wanting alternative accomodation this can be organized. These are some upgrade options and the corresponding supplemental cost based on double occupancy per person
  • Up-grading Hotel
  • in Aguas Calientes.
  • Supplement payment per person:
  • Hotel Presidente US$30
  • Hotel Santuario US$40
  • Hotel Andina luxury US$45
  • Hotel Machupicchu Inn US$75
  • Hotel Hatuchay Tower US$135
  • Hotel Sumaq US$150 very special offer until March 2011!
  • Hotel Inkaterra US$249
  • Hotel Sanctuary US$ 445 when available
  • If you want something really unforgetable and have the money I would certainly suggest going for the upgrade option of five star Hotel Sumaq US$150 upgrade per person but is a very special offer as the hotel is actually valued at $600 for a room for 2 people
  • http://www.sumaqhotelperu.com/machu-picchu-hotels/sumaq-machu-picchu-hotel/rates.htm

Recommendations

  • We can assist you in purchasing the US$45 tourist ticket on your first day arrival if you like that includes the entrance to the 4 arquelogical sites of the City tour and the Sacred Valley sites. As there are 15 sites on the ticket and you may like to see a couple on the first day and also it includes admission to the Cusco folk dances and music at Cusco Art Center in the 3rd block of Sol Avenue, so if you really feel fine on the first night you could go!

Please note

  • Single Supplement for solo travelers US$20 per night so total US$60 on package.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turistico) this visitors ticket costs 130 soles approx US$45 (half price for students) and is valid for 10 days..
  • The full Cusco Tourist Ticket ticket allows you entry to 15 sites These sites which are part of the City tour are Sacsayhuaman / Qenko/Puca Pucara/Tambo Machay and these sites which are visited in the Sacred Valley tour are Pisac/Ollantaytambo/Chinchero plus other sites in Cusco such as Religious Art Museum / Church of San Blas / Regional History Museum
  • The entrance to Moray is included on the full ticket and is used when doing the mountain biking tour
  • Cusco Tourist Ticket is sold at the sites themselves and can be bought on the day of tour if you like.
  • Note this ticket does not include: Entrance to Koricancha (or Qorikancha) 10 soles Entrance to Cathedral 25 soles (the visit of the Cathedral is optional as many people prefer not to visit now that it is more expensive so there is the option to have afternoon tea in a restored Colonial house / hotel if you prefer during this part of the City tour)
  • Cusco Tourist Ticket also includes the admission to the Cusco folk dances and music at Cusco Art Center in the 3rd block of Sol Avenue, presentation everynight from 7:00 pm
  • Alternatively you can purchase a partial ticket for 70 soles which allows a one day only visit of just the 4 Archeological sites if you are not planning to visit any of the Sacred Valley sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros or a one day only partial ticket to visit the Sacred Valley sites such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chincheros ( Moray ) if you are not going to have time to visit the 4 Archeological sites of Saqsayhuaman /Qenqo /Pucapucara /Tambomachay.
  • The partial ticket for 70 soles does not allow for any further discount for ISIC card holders. Student partial ticket cost is also 70 soles

Booking Information

  • First of all.- Before you book a Package we recommend that you read carefully the website information and description, the general details, the booking conditions, and the tour notes for your trip.
  • BOOK ONLINE.- CLICK:
  • http://www.sastravelperu.com/contact/step2.php
  • Step 2.- To REGISTER: CHOOSE the Program: “The Best of Cusco 4D/3N” Daily Departures.
  • - Fill in the complete personal details of each person in separate reservations form and the confirmation will come on screen with a Reservation Code .
  • -Check your email immediately to receive a “Reservation Code” (PURCHASE NUMBER for“VISA-Verified” ) to pay your booking deposit.
  • Step 3.-CONFIRMATION: Pay online a booking deposit of 200 US$ per person, you can pay for 2 to 4 person with one code. (Without a deposit your tours are not confirmed)
  • -You should receive an email from VISA that confirms that your payment was successful. The subject will read Confirmacion de Compra but it must have an AUTHORIZATION CODE WITH 6 NUMBER / LETTERS ex. Authorization Code: L24276 you must IMMEDIATELY resend it to: office@sastravelperu.com
  • Online payments with VISA card.- Check carefully that it does not say Card nonauthenticated or incorrect cardholder or operation denied as this means the payment was not successful. If the payment is urgent then ring us on Tel: +51 84 261920 and give us the details over the phone for us to try and assist you quickly. (Visa card holders need to be affiliated to Verified Visa before to pay.)
  • If the payment has not gone through and is not urgent... send it to us anyway but indicate that it was unsuccessful and try again rechecking each instruction. We will contact you with options until all is finalized.
  • SENDING A BOOKING FORMAT .- Send us a scanned copy of a Booking Format by e-mail with all details of your group with a MC, Visa or Amex. Format can be found in our website or you can request to office@sastravelperu.com
  • Confirmation.- Your booking will normally be confirmed within 1 or 2 days
  • Final Payment.- Pay the balance of your payment at your arrival to Cusco is US$ cash.

Terms & Conditions

  • SAS Travel -Cusco Peru CONDITIONS OF THE BEST OF CUSCO PACKAGE WITH SACRED VALLEY + MACHU PICCHU COMBO WITH OVERNIGHT IN AGUAS CALIENTES.
  • 1.- Final Payment.- You must pay the balance of your tour in full on your arrival date to Cusco in our office, it is requested in US$ cash. US$ is easier to get from banks ot ATM, but if you choose to pay in soles the rate charged is generally 3.0 soles = US$1 You can withdraw US$ or soles from the many ATM machines. Generally more economic on debit cards. If a final payment is not made by 12 noon the day before any tour or service such as the Inca trail, the total balance will be charged to the credit card + the 5% commission.
  • 2.- Cost of tour is based on Double occupancy ...single supplement cost additional for single travelers is US$ 20 per night so additional US$ 60.
  • 3.- The student US$20 discount for use of student cards is regulated by the site and INC 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 2011 -12 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.
  • 4.- You must carry your passport and valid ISIC student card (if applicable) on the tour.
  • 5.- Please note Hostal Viajeros is not a 3 star hotel but is clean, safe and comfortable. If you are wanting alternative accommodation this can be organized, these are some Upgrade options and the corresponding supplemental cost based on double occupancy.
  • OPTIONAL .- Up-grade Hotels options for any of the overnight train packages: 2011 -12 Prices
  • HOTEL PRESIDENTE Supplemental payment US$20 per person
  • HOTEL SANTUARIO Supplemental payment $30 per person
  • HOTEL ANDINA LUXURY Supplemental payment $45 per person
  • HOTEL MACHUPICCHU INN Supplemental payment $75 per person
  • HOTEL HATUCHAY TOWER Supplemental payment $135 per person
  • HOTEL SUMAQ Supplemental payment $240 per person
  • Hotel Sumaq US$150 very special offer !!
  • 6.- Changes to schedules or dates can only be made if there is availability in the alternative date and when train tickets have been finalised this incurs a furhter administration charge of US$10 per ticket. At times a change of date may only be possible with an upgrade and so the difference in price would also need to be paid.
  • 7.- Please ensure you reconfirm your flights and advise us of any changes 2 days before package.
  • 8.- CANCELLATIONS BY CLIENTS.-
  • Cancelation of tour before bookings and train tickets finalised incurrs no fee in high season this is generally before 3 months in advance of departure.
  • Cancelation of tour within 3 months and 6 weeks before departure incurs a loss of 10% of total tour cost,
  • Cancelation of tour within 6 weeks and 14 days before departure incurs a loss of 30% of total tour cost,
  • Cancelation of tour within 14 days and 5 days before departure incurs a loss of 50% of total tour cost,
  • Cancelation of tour within 5 days and 48 hours before departure incurs a loss of 70% of total tour cost,
  • Cancelation of tour within 24 hours of departure incurs a loss of 90% of total tour cost,
  • We can always provide you with a document to certify illness and present for your travel insurance.
  • 9.-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.
  • 10.- 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.
  • 11.- When paying the balance in Cusco, there will be a * 3% comission if you choose to use travellers cheques and a 5% comission for use of credit card.
  • HOTEL MARQUESES INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS.-
  • The HOTEL MARQUESES is great value in a prime safe location, only 1 and 1/2 blocks from the main plaza with a lovely colonial courtyard and refurbished rooms. It has an amazing history going back 400 years which is great for classic photos!
  • All rooms are equipped with heating, security boxes, cable T.V and private bathrooms .
  • Includes buffet breakfast and free shuttle transfer to and from the airport. Access to an English speaking staff person 24 hours a day.
  • Marqueses Suite Twin or Matrimonial US$ 150.00
  • De-Luxe Single US$ 90.00 De-Luxe Double or Matrimonial US$ 110.00
  • De -Luxe Triple US$ 130.00
  • Additional Bed US$ 30.00
  • Standard Single Room US$ 60.00 Standard Double or Matrimonial US$ 90.00
  • Standard Triple US$ 110.00
  • Both Delux and Standard Rooms have private bathrooms with 24 hour hot water. Delux rooms have shower and bath and the rooms are very spacious with much more natural lighting and character. They are located in the front courtyard area.
  • For those celebrating special occaisions, (maybe a Honeymoon) reserve “The Suite” - Valued at $150 for 2 persons … tastefully furnished spacious rooms !
  • The professional staff guarantee you a wonderful, safe and unforgetable visit to Cusco.
  • To receive your free transfer from the airport please advise us of the full arrival details at least 3 days before arrival. Please send your flight arrival details (TIME / AIRLINE / FLIGHT #:/ DATE) to us once you have confirmed your flight. We need this information at least 3 days in advance. If you have any last minute flight changes ring (84 from Lima ) 264249 or if international use with country code (+51 84) 264249
  • Please note . Even though there are many people waiting around the airport trying to sell tours or hotels on your arrival…we do not have a Marqueses representative inside the airport except for the SAS transfer driver.
  • The SAS driver waits for you outside the arrival area with the SAS logo or Marqueses logo on a sign.
  • Checkout time is 10.00 am but you are welcome to leave luggage in storage for as long as you like! Breakfast can be served from 05.30 am to 10:30 am
  • Reconfirmation of domestic flights is a free service but please give the reception the details of your flight at least 2 days in anticipation so it can be reconfirmed and your shuttle transfer to the airport organised for you. We need your airline flight # and reservation code if you can find it. With Lan Peru flights you can do an online checkin select your seats and print out your boarding pass to allow your transfer to the airport to be organised for only 1 hour in advance. Otherwise with other airlines or without your boarding pass check in for domestic flights is required just under 2 hours before departure so we would need organise the transfer to the airport for around 2 hours before your flight time. Without the information in advance we may not be able to accommodate your transfer to the airport so please ensure you advise reception of your details early in your stay.
  • If you are feeling exceptionally ill for the altitude or any other health issue we generally contact Cusco Medical Assistance located in Av La Paz phone :224016 or 224178 and they work directly with people travel insurance to make things a bit easier.
  • Please note all rooms in the hotel are considered a smoke free zone. The open Colonial courtyard is the only area which is permitted for smoking to protect the art and historical items of the building. Please feel free to use the book exchange in the second patio.
  • If you are unsure of anything that cannot be clarified easily through the hotel,
  • You can also ask Reception to contact Robyn to assist in English at any time.
  • FAILURE to contact the hotel at least 48 hours in advance to inform of a cancellation will result in a no show which authorizes the charge of the first nights accommodation. For bookings in June July and August cancellations must be confirmed at least 4 days in advance to avoid cancellation fees. (+51 84) 264249
  • In the case of a booking that reserves more than 3 rooms (ie group) a cancellation must be received by the hotel 5 days in advance to avoid a no show charge.