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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.
SAS Travel Tour Operator & Agency offices are located alongside Hotel Marqueses so we at SAS Travel can assist you at any time.
http://www.hotelmarqueses.com/
It been a long a hard trek for me...but i had a lot of fun.. and Christian Gonzales Garcia, and Ronald help our group go though the hard time. support our group all the way!! We like Christian able to chat with everyone of us! He take his time and tell us all about the history!! That is what make this trip more meaning!! and i can't forget about our cheif neither.. he cook us very tasty food everyday!! after a long hard trek, it is always nice to end with a nice meal!! the food is good, the service is excellent... i got to say.. it is more than what i expect!!
I remember one of our member birthday is coming up. and the Cheif cook a birthday cake, and we have a first birthday party in Peru!!! what a great experience!!! thank you for doing all these extra work!!
100% trust from SAS! it is becasue everyone care about us!! every big and little thing count!! Thank you!!
Hola Fred and Eder! We had an amazing time with you and the rest of the crew while hiking the Inca Trail. Our hike was back in January when the rockslide blocked the Sun Gate entrance, but it was an unforgettable experience nonetheless. Please see our blog at morrissmithtravels.wordpress.com for our story about the trail and also more complements about you!
Visiting Amazonia may not be for everyone, but we were willing to rough it a bit and SAS delivered an experience that will stay with us for a lifetime.
We engaged SAS Travel in Cusco for an 8-day tour to Manu National Park in Peruvian Amazonia for December 2011. All arrangements were made online before our arrival. Our family party of four was joined in Cusco by a Canadian couple, SAS naturalist/guide Herbert, cook Renaldo, driver Guillermo, and in Atelaya by local boatman Milton and crewman Luiz. Herbert is an exceptionally knowledgeable naturalist guide; Renaldo is a first class wilderness cook. We felt quite safe in the hands of Guillermo, Milton, and Luiz on treacherous roads and rain swollen rivers. We would definitely use SAS again and would recommend them to friends.
It takes a full day and then some for the drive from Cusco to the Alto Madre de Dios River at Atelaya. The single lane, unpaved road is not for the faint of heart, especially in the rainy season, which was just beginning when we were there. Our driver was very conscientious, however, allowing us to enjoy the cloud forest clinging to vertical mountainsides without our being too concerned with the ruts, washouts, and streams rushing over the road. From Atelaya, the trip was on a long and narrow, locally built wooden riverboat, two seats abreast, with a canvas canopy to protect from rain and sun, a 60HP outboard in the stern and an extra in the bow (just in case). Overnight accommodations were in small bamboo or canvas-sided huts raised off the ground on stilts. Tasty and creative meals were prepared in a dining hut or, for lunches, on the boat. Because we were there for Christmas, Renaldo prepared a Christmas cake in a double boiler over a gas flame. Given that all of the food, water, and other supplies had to be carried on the boat with us, the quality and variety of the meals was excellent. After dinner, we the guests would play cards by lantern or candle light with Herbert, Renaldo, Milton, and Luiz. The camaraderie was welcoming, despite language limitations.
We chose the 8-day tour because we wanted to get into the Reserved Zone of the park. It was a good choice. We saw wildlife along the river, from jungle trails, from hides and blinds, and flying overhead. We saw giant river otters up close, black caiman, six species of monkey, and well over 100 different birds. At the Blanquillo clay lick we stopped counting macaws at 75. They were surrounded by hundreds of smaller parrots and parakeets. We spent the night at a blind overlooking a tapir lick, where individual mattresses were laid out for us, each with its own mosquito netting. We saw seven individual tapirs over the course of the night. Huge bats were flying so close to the blind that one of us was slapped in the face by a bat wing. There were fresh jaguar tracks on the trail. The day we entered the Reserved Zone, the park register at the ranger station showed that a small group had left that morning, leaving us as the only party in the Zone. To say we were pleased with our trip would be a huge understatement.
My wife and I just returned from most amazing trekking with SAS travel on lares Inca's Trail ,We were both celebrating our 60th birthday on this trip. Our guide Isaac was fantastic. He share with us about not only Inca's history but also people who live on high mountain life and their culture .we have been trekking many place to enjoy the mountain in the past , But this was the totally difference experience all together . We were glad to take this trekking tour with SAS travel. Especially our guide Isaac was truly dedicated to individual need as well as group. He made special arrangement to ride horse when my wife had difficulty due to altitude sickness, without his help and encouragement my wife may not complete this trekking .Thanks to all stuff member to made this enjoyable and memorable trip. Chef , Supporting stuff , Horse man , Porter were all working hard to make this trip successful .I wish I could come back many more time to feel this peace ,happiness and, hospitality. and most all tranquil of the Andes mountains
from Masato Suzuki
japan
Hello,
Eder was an excellent guide. He guided us through the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with enthusiasm and knowledge of the Peruvian and Inca culture. The voyage through the Inca Trail with Eder was unforgettable. Arriving at Machu Picchu was breathtaking. The sights we encountered along the way were also fasinating.
Soledad also prepped us for the trip, she answered every email I sent prior to our trek. She also helped us out when we arrived Cusco. Thank you SAS Travel for the memorable trip to Peru! We would def come back and recommend SAS travel to our friends.
-Anna & James
PROMOTIONAL PRICE !!
AVAILABILITY and BOOKINGS
GROUP SERVICE of US$440 pp
(Sacred Valley tour, Hotel in Ollantaytambo & Inca Trail 2D/1N Trek –COMBO)
(Private tour are only when passengers request or Permits are sold out and we can not form a group due to limited permits to this tour and trip need to be run with passengers with permits.)
2 Person US$ 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
US$ 440.00
PRIVATE TOUR:
DAILY DEPARTURES !!!
2 Person US$ 565 pp
3 Person US$ 535 pp
4 Person US$ 505 pp
5 Person US$ 495 pp
6 Person US$ 475 pp
7 Person US$ 455 pp
8 Person US$ 440 pp -See our Fixed group trek Dates:
Single Supplement for solo travelers US$40
Discount US$20 if ISIC student. Please send us a clear scanned copy of your ISIC at the time of booking by email and ensure you receive confirmation of this.
For new dates where you are the first to book and so we can`t guarantee the group price of US$440 at that moment, if the final number of passengers is just 2 where the price is US$565 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.
Single supplement is additional $40
(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.
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.
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
Bus Train Trek!
HOTEL MARQUESES SPECIAL.- 4 nights for the price of 3 in Marqueses Boutique Hotel -Cusco OR free Upgrade to Delux rooms for the price of Standard ..... to get this offer you must quote it at the time of booking and payment is required in cash. Please book through this website but you must indicate your tour with SAS Travel in the appropriate section and quote the offer you want. www.hotelmarqueses.com this offer is only valid for accomodation dates from Nov 2011 to 28 Feb 2012.
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 JOURNEY TO MACHU-PICCHU..!!.
A day before your 2 Day short Inca Trail trek, join in our guided Sacred Valley tour to see Awanacancha the Andean Weaving and Alpaca Farm, explore Pisac Ruins and Market then see the Valley of Yucay and Urubamba, then visit the pictoresque Ollantaytambo "The living 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 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.
CONFIRMED DEPARTURES: AVAILABILITY AND BOOKING
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.)
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
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
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 4:00 pm bus down to Aguas Calientes for your Train return. ( $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. ( 6:00 pm or 5:00 pm to Ollantaytambo then a 2 hours transport to Cusco arriving at 9:00 pm approx. )
BL
2400m/7872ft
2100m/6888ft
4 kms approx
3-4 hrs
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SAS Travel is supporting many of the community projects run by Hotel Marqueses: Eg. "Walk a Mile in my shoes", "Wawa-Wasi", "Shoes shiners boys" http://www.hotelmarqueses.com/english/thankyou.html If you are coming to Cusco please make a space for a couple of second hand clothes, shoes especially for kids, school equipment, toys and drop them off in our office. We will help distribute the items to people who really need them in small village schools and communities in the mountains of Lares. |
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