SAS Travel Peru - Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator

Welcome to SAS Travel, Peru, Machupicchu and the Andes…. Inca Trail to Machupicchu Licensed Specialist Operator. Leaders of Quality & Personalized treks and tours in Cusco, Manu National Park and Peru. Your memorable experience and superior service during your holidays touring with SAS Travel are our priority and mission, 100% operated by SAS Travel and guaranteed departures for affordable prices, environmentally and socially friendly sensitive company. Direct Operators and run by a local family. Highly recommended by more than 120,000.00 happy campers. An spiritual journey for your mind, body and soul... you will come back different.

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Leaving Frequency

For current group departure dates please check availability to ensure there are still spaces available as there are no permits left till late Aug now!
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Price Information

US$ 480.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

Please Note

DAILY DEPARTURES !!!
PRIVATE TOURS
2 Person US$ 565.00 per person.
3 Person US$ 535.00 pp
4 Person US$ 505.00 pp
5 Person US$ 495.00 pp
6>8 Person US$ 480.00 pp
(Discount US$20 if ISIC green student card.)
For new dates where you are the first to book and so we can`t guarantee the group price of US$440 pp at that moment, if the final number of passengers is just 2 where the price is US$565.00 per person then we can organise 3 nights for the price of 2 in Hotel Marqueses to compensate the higher rate for small group. If this is for high season (1 May to Oct 1) we can organise as 4 nights for the price of 3 in Hotel Marqueses. If you request a private group though this does not apply.
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SMALL GROUPS (From May 1st )
US$ 480.00 pp Adult
US$ 460.00 pp (with ISIC student card)
PRIVATE TOURS (from May 1 st)
DAILY DEPARTURES (Upon Park permits availability
2 Person US$ 595 per person.
3 Person US$ 570 pp (Tripe room)
4 Person US$ 540 pp
5 Person US$ 530 pp
6>8 Person US$ 500 pp
(Discount US$20 if ISIC green student.)*

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Overview

(Sunday and thursday are the most recommended day for enjoying Sacred Valley´s beautiful town, market and arqueological site of Pisac and so you would want to consider your 2 day trek for a Monday)
This has become an incredibly popular option and defintiely worth booking as it makes excellent use of your time and money.

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Is it for me?

This all makes even better sense when you realise that the group leaving from Cusco on the day of the trek, depart at 4am but you can sleep in and only need to be ready just before 6am to be transfered to the train.

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Difficulty

This itinerary is rated moderate and should be undertaken by people who are fairly fit and take regular exercise. However you do not need to consider this as a high altitude trek as it is lower than Cusco

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Transport

Bus Train Trek!

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Inca Trail 2D/1N with Sacred Valley COMBO -Group Service.

Last Minute Information

  • DAILY DEPARTURES:
  • next posible date 4th of Sept with 5th of Sept inca trail permit
  • The permits for Inca Trail trek are so limited, only 200 permits available per day FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. You must book and pay a booking deposit well in advance. For high season (May to October, 6-4 months in advance.) Low season (November to April, 4-3 months in advance.) CHECK INCA TRAIL AVAILABILITY in real time. (Click: QUERIES -Select: CAMINO INKA -Select: Month and Year).
  • See on Step 1: AVAILABILITY Book ONLINE on Step 2: BOOKINGS Get a Code (Purchase Number) and pay a booking deposit of US$ 200.00 p/person with:Western Union to Mr: Irwin Jesus POMA FLORES (Peru) OR Pay a booking deposit ONLINE on Step 3: TO PAY ONLINE with Master Card US$ 210.00 p/person. Book and pay as soon as possible to avoid disappointments.
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  • This tour is a combination of the famous Sacred Valley tour and the 2 Days Short Inca Trail to Machupicchu, the perfect mix for a sacred pilgrimage to MachuPicchu..!!. A day before your short Inca Trail trek, join-us a guided Sacred Valley tour to enjoy and see Awanacancha the Andean Weaving center and Alpaca, Llamas Farm, explore Pisac Ruins and Market then see the Valley of Yucay and Urubamba, then visit the pictoresque Ollantaytambo -The living andean Inca town and stay the night in cozy Apu Lodge or Ollanta Hotel.
  • Day 1.- Sacred Valley tour with overnight in charming Ollantaytambo (Option of Upgrade to a luxury hotel Paqariqtampu or Albergue, if prefered see up-grade hotel options below:
  • Day 2.- Train to Km 104 allowing for an early start to enjoy more time on the trek and in Wiñay Wayna. Arrival for first view of MachuPicchu this afternoon. Overnight Aguas Calientes. (For up-grade accommodation options see below:)
  • Day 3.- Full day in Machu Picchu and expedition train return in late afternoon arriving to Cusco late evening approx 9:00 pm. If you decide to stay stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes we can fix your train ticket return to Cusco for the next day. This especial itinerary permit you to enjoy a sunset and sunrise over Machupicchu for a lifetime experience !!.
  • SPECIAL NOTE.- Departing at 06:00 am from Ollantaytambo train station you will get to Km 104 (start of your trek before 08:00am) and you will have more hours to enjoy inside the Inca Trail Park, time to explore the different Inca sites enroute , and get a big tour at Wiñaywayna, reserve your Ticket in advance.) Enjoy the sunset and sunrise over MachuPicchu...the best itinerary for your lifetime experience !!!
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  • BOOK EARLY ... to avoid disappointments !
  • FROM JANUARY 2013, WE ARE OFFERING OUR GROUP DEPARTURES ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAYS.

Special Offer

4 Nights for the price of 3 in MARQUESES BOUTIQUE Hotel in Cusco or FREE Up-grade to Delux rooms for the price of Standard room. To get this offer you must quote it at the time of booking and payment is required in $ USD cash. Please book through this website but you must indicate your tour with SAS Travel (This offer is only valid for accomodation dates from JAN 1st 2013 to APRIL 15th 2013). For months May- Aug- Stay 4 Nights FREE Up-Grade to Suite for the price of Delux rooms ..... to get this offer you must quote it at the time of booking and payment is required in $USD cash.www.hotelmarqueses.com

Program Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco Sacred Valley Pisac Urubamba Ollantaytambo

At 8.20am meet at SAS Travel office or transfer from your hotel at earlier time if coordinated. In a tourist bus, we travel from Cusco past Saqsaywaman and Tambomachay, over the mountains toward the Sacred Valley. We descend 1500 feet to the valley floor of the sacred Urubamba river and the village of Pisac where we will visit a traditional market and you can buy some local souveniers. We then drive up to explore the extensive ruins of Pisac with stunning views over the valley. On the guided walk into the Citadel of Pisac you can observe temples, residences, altars, channels, carvings, tunnels/caves and the famous Intihuatana “The hitching post of the Sun",

For those who would prefer to spend more time in the market instead of visiting the ruins, advise your guide so he can organise a time and place to pick you up when returning through the market.
-We continue on to Urubamba where we stop for you to buy lunch. A further 30 mins drive takes us to Ollantaytambo surrounded by the sacred mountains, where we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions, the amazing temple of the Sun, enormous blocks of rock perfectly carved and polished, stone water fountains, stairs, terraces and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress, all surrounded by the sacred mountains and Valley of Patacancha and Willoq.
At approximately 4pm the sacred valley tour group return to Cusco but the people who are doing the Sacred Valley Combo tour will be taken to the Hotel in Ollantaytambo ( Apu lodge or Ollantaytambo lodge or similar Hotel) with private bathroom.
Settle in and then enjoy sunset in the valley, have a dinner in the plaza. (we highly recommend Panaka Grill and Hearts Cafe) and relax before the start of your trek the next day.

Hotel Apu Lodge

Day 2: OLLANTAYTAMBO- KM 104 CHACHABAMBA- WIÑAY-WAYNA- MACHUPICCHU-AGUAS CALIENTES.

We`ll pick you up from your Hotel just before 6:00 am to transfer you to the Train Station in Ollantaytambo then we`ll board a Tourist Expedition Train with reserved seats for 1 hour and 45 minutes to the kilometer 104 start of the hike. (This is the best train service time and itinerary to start the hike by 08:00 am and have plenty of time to enjoy this fantastic trek) so please sleep early the night before) As soon as we arrive to this point we will cross a bridge to the check out 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 in Chachabamba, we`ll continue the trail heads south and begin climbing the mountain, 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. It is recommended that you start the trek with at least 2 litres of water.

After lunch in Wiñaywayna 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, with luck you can observe a magnificent sunset, 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 (bring your bathing suit and 10 soles) or just free time to chill out at this small village.
Accommodation in private rooms, Hotel Viajeros or similar level accommodation.
This is all considered a low altitude hike, but you would want to be fit. Dinner included. At dinner time your guide will inform about plans and arrengements for the next big day!!

BLD

Viajeros

2680m/8792ft

2100m/6888ft

7km approx

6 - 7 Hours

Day 3: AGUAS CALIENTES-MACHUPICHU- WAYNA-PICCHU- OLLANTAYTAMBO- CUSCO

Early wake up at 04.30 am ... and after a good breakfast, re-live the history and the mysterious world of Machupicchu and the Incas, fuse with the mystic of this fascinating and unique place, discover yourself the perfect symbiosis and harmony created by nature and the Incas people. We take the first bus up at approx 05.20 am and arrive at the ruin`s gate before 06.00 am when the Park is open. This time is still not so crowded yet 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.)

Around 1:00 pm start down to Aguas Calientes for lunch and your Train return. ( or bus down $7 not included, most people like to walk this old inca trail down to Aguas Calientes )

The train departs Aguas Calientes late in the afternoon. ( approx 4.30pm arriving Cusco 8.30pm- 9:00 pm approx. )

BL

2400m/7872ft

2100m/6888ft

4 kms approx

3-4 hrs

What is Included:

  • Pre-departure information in our Office.
  • Transfer from your hotel for Sacred Valley tour
  • Accomodation in Ollantaytambo double basis with private bathroom and breakfast.
  • Expedition train to Km 104 on second Day (starting point of the hike)
  • Entrance fees for the trail and Machupicchu sanctuary
  • Permits and fees for the 2 Day Inca Trail park
  • Walk with an excellent English speaking guide for 4 hours.
  • Guided visit of Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna and Choquesuysuy
  • Guided Tour in Machupicchu on the second Day
  • 1 Box Lunch, 1 Dinner
  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch.
  • 1 snack and soda drink for the 1st Day
  • Private room for 2 or 3 person in Hostel Viajeros Shower and bathroom
  • (If Viajeros Hostel is full we use Hostel Varayoc, Andina or Continental)
  • 2 bus tickets (Machupicchu-Aguas Calientes -Machupicchu)
  • Expedition train return to Cusco or train to Ollanta and private transport to Cusco
  • Free safe Storage in Cusco in Hotel Marqueses while you are hiking.
  • Walk the Sun`s gate Intipunku or to Inca Bridge after your tour.(Optional)

What is not Included:

  • Tourist visitor ticket for the entrance to the 2 Sacred Valley sites in Pisac and Ollantaytambo (70 Soles to pay directy in Pisac)
  • Lunch in Urubamba Sacred Valley ( Buffet lunch from 25 to 35 Soles )
  • Hot spring pools Aguas Calientes town. 10 soles.
  • Bus down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes on 2nd Day US$ 9
  • (or a Down hill walk for 45 minutes to Aguas Calientes)
  • Dinner on the 2nd Day
  • Drinks, snacks or water
  • Porters for this trek not included.
  • Tips for your guide is not mandatory.
  • Tickets for Huayna Picchu mountain . US$60 Optional.

We recommend that you bring

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

Additional options

  • Single supplement is additional $40
  • Please Note: Hostel Viajeros is not a 3 star hotel but it is clean, safe and comfortable with a friendly and very helpfull staff. They have private Twin, Double and Triple rooms, with small private bathrooms and hot gas water system. We try to include an economcal accomodation option for this tour package to make it accessable for everyone but recommend that if you are wanting better accomodation in Aguas Calientes to celebrate your accomplishment of the Inca trail then please request one of the recommended upgrades below.
  • Viajeros has one of the best locations in town, being very central at the foot of the bridge, only few blocks from Train and Bus Station and you don`t have to do anymore long uphill hikes to get to your room!
  • It is about 10 minutes from the hot spring open pools.
  • If you are wanting alternative accommodation this can be organized. These are some upgrade options and the corresponding supplemental cost based on double occupancy.
  • To guarantee your UP-GRADE hotel reservation, please include the payment of it in your tour booking deposit, so we can reserve and pay for your hotel in advance.
  • All Hotel policies requires a full payment of your accommodation 20-45 days prior your reservation date. Thanks for your cooperation.
  • UP-GRADING HOTELS:
  • Hostel Presidente US$25 pp
  • Hotel Santuario US$44 pp
  • Hotel Andina Luxury US$46 pp
  • MaPi by Inkaterra US$85 pp (Dinner and Breakfast included)
  • Hatuchay Tower US$120 pp
  • Hotel Inkaterra US$249 pp (Dinner and Breakfast included)
  • Sumaq Hotel US$195 Promotional (Dinner and Breakfast included)
  • (Hotel in Machupicchu)
  • Sanctuary Lodge US$ 445
  • Will I be able to climb Huayna Picchu mountain after my tour...
  • If you are wanting to include an ascent of Huayna Picchu in your visit to Machu Picchu, beware that there are new regulations since July 2011 and permits have to be bought in advance.
  • Ticket for Huaynapicchu.- (Limited spaces... Reserve and pay in advance).
  • The INC park office incharge of selling these tickets announced that is not longer possible to purchase online. We can purchase this for you $70.00 (US$40.00 with ISIC student card,) if you request in writing and pay in advance. (1st turn at 7:00 am with 200 spaces 2nd turn at 10-11am with 200 spaces.)
  • Addtional options for trek
  • Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes 10 soles ( US$3.50)
  • Extra night in Aguas Calientes $20 per person (on double basis)
  • Single Supplement for single/solo travelers US$ 20 per room

Recommendations

  • We highly recommend Boutique Hotel Marqueses in Cusco, it is a beautiful and charming Colonial house built at the end of XVI century that has recently been restored and refurbished, located just one block from Cusco`s mayor Plaza. This great location is part of its popularity, close to all of the most important tourist attractions in the famous capital of Inca`s Empire. Well known for its incomparable hospitality and professional service. We can reserve the hotel and transfers you from the airport on your arrival and back on your return, you will enjoy a safe visit, wonderful attention and be pleasantly surprised by the warmth of the Andean Hospitality.
  • Due to the safe and strategic location you are within easy walking distance of the many historical places, museums, restaurants, cultural, artistic and traditional places of the Imperial Inca City.

Please note

  • TRAVEL INSURANCE: We recommend you to obtain a personal Travel Insurance, including Medical Problems, Baggage loss or damage. If you need help to find a travel Insurance Company please let us know. Eg, Nomad Travel Insurances.
  • PRIVACY POLICY: All the information you provide us, full name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, telephone number, and address or your credit card info will be used strictly to process your trip arrangements. This information will not be shared with anyone.

Booking Information

  • Thank you for deciding to register for a SAS Travel tour !
  • Step 1.- CLICK: CONFIRMED GROUP DEPARTURES
  • Step 2.- Select your tour and please complete your personal details. If you are travelling as a couple, or with more persons you must book and pay with one reservation Code. But please complete details of your companion or group on lines below: Comments and Questions: (write Full names, Passport number, Age and Nationality). Once you finish sending us all your details you will receive a Reservation Code (eg: 240611001). Then you just need to pay your booking deposit, pay for 2 or more person in your group with 1 reservation code , so we can guarantee all your permits, tickets for Machupicchu, train tickets and tour all together in a group.
  • How to make your deposit and confirm your spots on the tour:
  • Step 3.- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT with WESTERN UNION: US$ 200.00 per person through in order to: First Name: Irwin Jesus Paternal Name: POMA Maternal Name: FLORES. Upon transferring the money email us the Money Transfer Number (MTCN) copy of your reservation and amount paid to: office@sastravelperu.com and david@sastravelperu.com to confirm your deposit. We will confirm your reservation on the same day.
  • Step 3.- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT ONLINE with MASTER CARD or VISA.- US$ 210.00 per person. (US$ 200.00 +5% card charge). Payments by credit card will carry a surcharge of 5%. As soon as we receive your deposit we will procced purchasing your Permits for Inca Trail trek, tickets etc . We will send you a final confirmation of your tour with detailed information shortly. If you don`t receive your Confirmation within 24 hours please send us an email to: office@sastravelperu.com or feel free to Skype us: sas.travel.info or call us.
  • FINAL PAYMENT: The remaining balance needs to be paid at your arrival to Cusco in US$ Dollars cash or Peruvian soles (Exchange rate 2.90 Soles for US$1). Payments with credit / debit cards are accepted with a commission of 5%, Travelers' cheques with 3% only at our Office in Cusco.
  • Final payments of your tour IN ADVANCEwith card it is possible, it will be with 5% extra or you can transfer the balance through Western Union.

Terms & Conditions

  • SAS TRAVEL CONDITIONS Inca Trail 2D/1N Short Trek with Sacred Valley COMBO..
  • 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 or if you are over 65, then you should consult a doctor to feel reassured before trekking in Peru.
  • 2. You must advise your guide if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the service of the guide or tour
  • please advise the guide in that moment so he can resolve any problems as soon as possible.
  • 3. You must pay for your tour in full by 12:00 noon, 2 days before your departure.
  • Payment of your balance in the Cusco SAS office is requested in cash. US $ is easier but if you choose to pay in soles the rate charged is generally 3.0 soles = US$1 You can withdraw US$ or soles from the many ATM machines. Generally more economic on debit cards.
  • If a final payment is not made by 12 noon the day before any tour or service such as the Inca trail, the total balance will be charged to the credit card + the 8% commission (MC,Visa,Amex).
  • 4. 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 scanned a clear copy of your valid 2011 ISIC card through with your deposit at the time of booking and it was confirmed. A Youth Travel card is not accepted by the control.
  • 5. You must carry your original passport and valid ISIC card (if applicable) on the trail, If you do not take the correct passport as indicated in your permit, the control will annul your permit and refuse you entrance to the trail. If for any reason, you organize a new passport after we have purchased your permits, you must bring the old passport with you, or if this is impossible advise us in writing with a scan of the old passport and your new passport for us to present to the INC with official documentation to avoid problems. Administration charge for this formal change is $15.
  • 6.- Prices :Inca Trail 2D/1N Short Trek with Sacred Valley "COMBO"
  • (Private tour are only when passengers request or Permits are sold out and we can not form a group due to limited permits to this tour)
  • 2 Person US$ 535 per person
  • 3 Person US$ 505 pp (in a triple room in Ollantaytambo)
  • 4 Person US$ 475 pp
  • 5 Person US$ 465 pp
  • 6 Person US$ 445 pp
  • 7. a Cancelation of tour once a permit has been registered up to 6 weeks in advance incurs a loss of $150. non refundable
  • 7. b. Cancelation of tour within 6 weeks to 2 weeks of departure incurs a loss of 60% of total tour cost...
  • 7. c. Cancelation of tour within 2 weeks to 5 days of departure incurs a loss of 80% of total tour cost...
  • 7. d. Cancelation of tour within 5 days - 36 hours of departure incurs a loss of 90% of total tour cost...
  • 7. e. Cancelation of tour within 36 hours of departure incurs a loss of total tour cost...however we can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu joining your group where you just use train to Aguas Calientes and can rest for a few hours there rather than trekking and you meet up with your group at 5pm on the first day and continue as normal.
  • Helicopter air lifts if available and medical assistance are at the expense of the passenger.
  • You can have a document to certify illness and present for your travel insurance.
  • 8. 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.
  • 9. 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. In extreme cases when “ Inca trail to Machupicchu” is declared closed for safety reasons SAS travel can replace your trek with an alternative trek such as 2 day Huchuy Qosco trek or if you prefer an alternative tour such as Lake Titicaca package or Jungle trip etc.to give you some of the many options.
  • When paying the balance in Cusco, there will be a * 3% comission if you choose to use travellers cheques and a 8% comission for use of credit card (MC,Visa,Amex).