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As this package includes the 4 Day Inca trail trek in which permits availability are Limited you must ensure there are still permits available in our website: Click: AVAILABILITY & BOOKINGS or send us an email requesting your interested date.
Booking your Package in advance ( 4-6 months) guarantee to get your permits.

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Price Information

US$ 910.00

Please Note

Package price from May 2012
US$ 910 (Train tickets increase)
Single Supplement for solo travellers
with extra of US$ 140

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Overview

" 4 Day Inca Trail Trek, Pisac, Ollanta & Magic Cusco " DAILY DEPARTURES
Availability : Daily Departures
Shared Service with English speaking tour guides
Minimum: 2 participants.

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Is it for me?

It is important to be in good physical condition to make this moderate rated but truly rewarding trek. If you want to visit a number of stunning Inca sites linked by a beautiful stone pathway built in the midst of the most incredible scenery in rising altitudes. A good mix of culture, nature, archaeology and scenic beauty. ..then this is for you! Book early, Get in shape, Get good boots and have fun... !

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Difficulty

Shared Service with English speaking tour guides
Minimum: 2 participants.
Grade of difficulty: Moderate to Challenging.

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Inca Trail -PREMIUM, Sacred Valley Pisac, Urubamba, Ollanta and Cusco. 8 Day / 7 Night.

Day 1. Reception and transfer at your arrival to Cusco, english speaking transfer to Hotel Marqueses or Hotel Jose Antonio. Free time to relax and adjust to the altitude of Cusco 3,400 m many cups of coca leaf tea; or afternoon Inca Temples and Cusco guided Tour to see the famous Saqsawaman and Koricancha Incas temples with fascinating architecture and history.
Day 2. A guided Sacred Valley tour... explore the typical Pisac Market and Ruins of Pisac, Valley of Yucay and Urubamba, time to explore in Ollantaytambo village (Night in Apu Lodge or Ollanta Lodge). OR White Water River Rafting in Urubamba River, Night in Ollantaytambo .
Day 3. Inca Trail , meet with your trekkers camarades in Ollanta and drive 1 hr to start of hike, espectacular views of the Veronica snow capped mountain on the right side, acclimate day 1 on famous Inca trail to Machupicchu.
Day 4. Inca Trail ,second day climb to the highest point on the trail 4,200 m , camp at Chakicocha, before we will explore Ruckurakay mirador and the second pass at 3,800 m.
Day 5. Inca Trail , Explore Inca temples as Sayacmarca, Phuyupatamarca and Wiñaywayna.
Day 6. Inca Trail , early walk through Sun`s gate and arrive to Machupicchu, guided tour, free time to explore, optional climbing to Huaynapicchu (extra cost) Accommodation in Aguas Calientes town, hot springs to complete the adventure and renew your energies !.
Day 7. At 9:00 am return to Ollanta by train and van to Cusco. Hotel Marqueses
Day 8. Transfer to Airport or Bus Terminal..
AVAILABILITY,REGISTERING AND PAYING A DEPOSIT:
Complete the personal details for every person in your group using a separate Reservation Form and the Reservation Form will appear on screen with a ´Reservation Code` CLICK ON: AVAILABILITY AND BOOKING

Program Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO CUSCO

Reception in Cusco airport and Transfer to your Hotel in Cusco , Rest and acclimatize as you are now at 3,400 mts above sea level. If you are feeling up to it. Afternoon: At 13:45 pm Guided Cusco City Tour : Koricancha " Sun Temple" , Cusco Principal Cathedral, Saqsayhuaman Inca Complex,Tambo Machay,Qenqo and Puca-Pucara. Please note you can organise the city tour for Day 3 if you prefer or if you are organising any pre or post tour accomodation you can organise the city tour for any day not necesarily the day of you arrival. Accommodation: Hotel Marqueses.

Day 2: SACRED VALLEY, PISAC,URUBAMBA,OLLANTAYTAMBO.

Transfer from Hotel Marqueses at approximately 8.30am and 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.

Breakfast

Hotel in Ollantaytambo. Apu lodge or similar

Day 3: INCA TRAIL,PISKACUCHO Km 82-PATALLAQTA- CUSICHACA CANYON- WAYLLABAMBA- AYAPATA 3 STONES

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 Day Trek At 06:00 am a spectacular early morning drive through the Sacred Valley takes us to our trailhead at Km. 82 Piskacucho After meeting our staff and porters you will set out, crossing a footbridge to hike a gentle two hours down the Urubamba canyon, and then visit imposing sculpted Inca farming terraces and the settlement of Llaqtapata on the banks of the Cusichaca side river. We then climb a short way up the Cusichaca valley to Huayllabamba, where we camp.
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: camping
Maximum Altitude: 3300m/10857ft
Minimum Altitude: 2680m/8817ft
Distance Travelled: 12 km approx
Approximate Walking Time: 6-7hours

Day 4: INCA TRAIL, AYAPATA 3 STONES, LLULLUCHAYOC, DEAD WOMAN`S PASS, PACAYMAYO,

The Inca Trail trek adventure We climb the steep-sided Llullucha valley past a rushing stream and through enchanting subtropical woodland. Crossing the rim of a small plateau, we find ourselves in the puna, the treeless grasslands of the high Andes. The trail traverses an open slope opposite mighty mountain crags as we ascend to the first and highest pass, Warmiwañusca (4,200m). Here we encounter spectacular views of the trail ahead to the second pass, and look back to the sweeping snowpeaks Huayanay and valleys We then follow the trail to the floor of the Pacaymayo valley, where we camp for the night.
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: camping
Maximum Altitude: 4200m/13,800ft
Minimum Altitude: 3000m/9870ft
Distance Travelled: 16 km approx
Approximate Walking Time: 7-8 hours

Day 5: INCA TRAIL, PACAYMAYO, RUNCURACAY, PHUYU, WIÑAYWAYNA

The Inca Trail trek adventure This morning, we pick up an Inca stairway and ascend again past the small Inca site of Runkuracay. As we reach the second pass, the landscape opens onto spectacular new views to the snowpeaks of the Pumasillo range. We descend to the ruins of Sayacmarca ( Inaccessible Town), an intricate labyrinth of houses, plazas and water channels, perched precariously on a rocky spur overlooking the Aobamba valley. The Inca trail, now a massive buttressed structure of granite paving stones, continues along the steep upper fringes of the cloud forest through a colorful riot of orchids, bromeliads, mosses and ferns. At the third pass pinnacles topped with Inca viewing platforms overlook the archaeological complex of Phuyupatamarca (Cloud-level Town).Pausing to explore the maze of Inca stone towers, fountains and stairways that spills down the mountainside here, we begin a long descent through ever-changing layers of cloud forest. An Inca stairway partly cut from living granite leads us finally to our camp by the ruins of Wiñay Wayna (Forever Young), the largest and most exquisite of the Inca Trail sites.
Meals: BLD
Accommodation: camping
Maximum Altitude: 3750m/12,337ft
Minimum Altitude: 2700m/8883ft
Distance Travelled: 10 Km approx.
Approximate Walking Time: 5-6 hours

Day 6: INCA TRAIL, INTI-PUNKU, MACHUPICCHU, AGUAS CALIENTES

Early wake up at 04:30 am for a fast breakfast, pack our belongings and be ready first at the line,( campsite`s door will open at 05:30 am) The hike takes us an hour toward a gentle up walk through lush, humid cloud-forest of giant ferns and broad-leaf vegetation, well preserved stone road and stair with a wonderful views of the Valley of Torontoy. Suddenly after an hour we cross and arrive to the stone threshold of Intipunku (Sun`s Gate) first great view of the whole city and forested peaks framing the magical city of Machu Picchu.
We complete the final leg down the royal Inca road past outlying shrines and buildings and into the heart of Machu Picchu, where we spend the rest of the morning with a guided tour of the highlights and some individual exploring among Machu Picchu's multitude of hidden rocks and corners; after your guided visit in this sanctuary later on you will have a free time for picture or exploration in your own.
In the early afternoon (13:00 / 14:00 hrs) a bus takes us down to the foot of the mountain to the small town of Aguas Calientes where we will have our last meal together in the Hotel Viajeros , then at 4:45 pm we will board a train for 2 hours to Ollantaytambo Station and from there a private bus bring us back to Cusco; arriving around 9:00 pm
For those who want to climb to the Young Mountain Huayna Picchu we recommend you to reserve and pay in advance for your Ticket you can do directly through Park web site. (Extra cost of $55 per person) Otherwise a walk to Inca Bridge it is a great option without any payment.
Night in Hostel Vaijeros, Dinner Included. You can also walk to the hot springs.

Day 7: AGUAS CALIENTES, TRAIN RETURN TO CUSCO.

At 9:00 am train return to Ollantaytambo village and van to Cusco arriving at 13:00 pm approximately.

Breakfast

Hotel Marqueses

Day 8: ADIOS CUSCO- FAREWELL CUSCO

Adios Cusco Magìco,
Free morning then transfer to the airport for your flight to Lima, Arequipa, Puno ( Juliaca ) or Puerto Maldonado.

Breakfast

What is Included:

  • Transfers in and out from and to the airports in Cusco
  • 2 Nights in Hotel Marqueses Cusco with breakfast.
  • 3 Nights camping on Inca trail ( 2 person tent)
  • 1 Night in Hostel in Aguas Calientes.
  • 1 Night in Ollantaytambo
  • Personal Porter for Inca Trail trek for 6 Kg
  • Tents for 2 person and foam pad mattress
  • Full board meals (3 meals daily)
  • Tourist vehicles and experts guides.
  • 4 Day Inca Trail Trek (Book 4-6 months before.)
  • Guided tour enroute Inca Trail and Machupicchu
  • Cusco City guided Tour
  • Sacred Valley guided Tour
  • Expedition Train Tickets, buses tickets
  • Bus down to Aguas Calientes.

What is not Included:

  • Flight Tickets Lima-Cusco-Lima
  • Cusco VisitorsTicket (165 soles approx US$60)
  • Sleeping Bag extra of US$20
  • 2 Walking poles $20 for entire trek
  • Hot springs 10 soles entrance fee
  • US$ 140 for Single room ( Single Supplement )
  • Dinner in Ollantaytambo

We recommend that you bring

  • -Original passport.
  • -ISIC internatinal student card if applicable.
  • -Backpack to carry your personal items
  • -Warm sleeping bag Minus 5ºC
  • -Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support
  • -Trekking poles: metal tips are not allowed on the trail
  • -Warm clothes,layers for variable temperature especially at night
  • -Thermal underwear can be worn in the sleeping bag or in cold conditions
  • -Gloves or mittens, scarf , wool socks, woolen hat for cold nights
  • -T-shirts and trekking pants that zipoff to short pants for comfort
  • -Flash light, head torch and extra batteries
  • -Camera and extra batteries
  • -Binoculars
  • -Wear a hat with a broad visor to keep the sun off your face
  • -Sunscreen, and sunglasses
  • -Personal medical kit, insect repellent
  • -Rain Gear a good rain jacket, rain poncho
  • -Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel
  • -2 litre water bottle, (disposable plastic bottles are forbidden in Machupicchu site)
  • -Water purifying tablets optional, since we provide boiled water or buy it enroute.
  • -Bathing clothes for the hot springs for hikers with an extra night in Aguas Calientes
  • -Extra money for drinks & tips, souvenirs etc in soles
  • -Emergency money at least 200-300 extra soles
  • If you don`t have sleeping bags, rain ponchos, trekking poles, water bottle, etc you can rent/buy them from SAS Travel office at your check-in 2 days before the trek departure.

Please note

  • Student discount if international ISIC card scanned through at time of booking is US$40
  • Prices are per person based on double / Triple occupancy.
  • Single room supplement available . US$140

Booking Information

  • Thank you for deciding to register for a SAS Travel tour !
  • Step 1.- CLICK: CONFIRMED GROUP DEPARTURES
  • Step 2.- Select your package and please fill out with your personal details in each format. (Registration is personal). Fill in details of your companion or group on lines below: Comments or Questions (Full names, Passport number, Age and Nationality, Contact Phone and Skype address) If you are travelling as a couple, or with more people you must pay with one reservation Code so we can guarantee permits in the same group. Once you finish sending us all your details you will receive a Reservation Code (eg: 240611001). Then you just need to pay your deposit, pay for 2 or more person in your group with ONE Reservation Code, so we can guarantee all your permits, tickets for Machupicchu, train tickets and tour all together in the same group.
  • How to make your deposit and confirm your spots on the tour:
  • Step 3.- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT with WESTERN UNION: US$ 300.00 per person through in order to: Irwin Poma Flores DNI 46612452 (SAS Travel, Cusco PERU) 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$ 315.00 per person. (US$ 300.00 + 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 48 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 Peru wants you to enjoy your holiday of a lifetime with complete success. Please read the following conditions carefully as it is your contract with us. The quote given by us will be valid for 30 days from the date of final quote delivery. This time restriction is given as domestic flight prices, prices of trains / other services and hotels can change at short notice. If you have any questions whatsoever regarding your vacation, the booking procedure or conditions of sale then SAS Travel Peru will be happy to answer them for you.
  • INTERNATIONAL AIR FARES.- Our prices do not include the international air fares to Latin America (although many inter-country connecting flights may be included, depending on your agreed itinerary), international airport taxes, meals not specified in your itinerary, personal expenses, personal insurance, tips and baggage porterage.
  • CANCELATION BY YOU.- Should the client wish to cancel, cancellation charges will be imposed. These are calculated from the day written notification is received by SAS Travel
  • The charges are shown below:
  • 60 and more days before departure: retention of deposit
  • 59 to 30 days before departure: 75% of total price
  • Less than 30 days: 100% of price
  • TRAVEL INSURANCE.- We strongly recommend that full insurance is taken out, which includes cover, under certain circumstances, against the loss of deposit or cancellation charges. Please note that no reimbursements are given when cancellations occur or for any unused services.
  • SAS Travel CONDITIONS OF THE 4 DAY INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
  • 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. If you are over the age of 65, then you will need to present us with a current medical certificate.
  • 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 ASAP.
  • 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.
  • 4. The student US$40 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. Unless you hire an extra porter you need to carry your back pack, sleeping bag and the mattress. if you want an extra porter (for the full trip) you must have booked this with your original booking form as they require permits as well.
  • If you are a single traveller you are obliged to pay single supplement for hotel room but if you do not require a single tent on the inca trail and are happy to share, then you can let us know at the time of booking and be exempt of this $70 fee. so single supplement fee for just hotel is $100.
  • 7. a Cancelation of tour once a permit has been registered up to 6 weeks in advance incurs a loss of $200. non refundable
  • 7. b. Cancelation of tour within 6 weeks to 2 weeks of departure incurs a loss of 60% of total tour cost...
  • 7. c. Cancelation of tour within 2 weeks to 5 days of departure incurs a loss of 80% of total tour cost...
  • 7. d. Cancelation of tour within 5 days - 36 hours of departure incurs a loss of 90% of total tour cost...
  • however we can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu by train with overnight in Aguas Calientes joining your group and completing the tour as normal from here.
  • 7. e. Cancelation of tour within 36 hours of departure incurs a loss of total tour cost...however we can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu joining your group and utilising your permit, completing the tour as normal from here within this cancellation penalty charge if train tickets are available . The only extra charge is the cost of the train to Aguas Calientes. US$ 46 or with a Vistadome upgrade US $71.
  • 8. Change of dates is not possible after a permit has been processed. A permit is non transferable/ nor refundable. The deposit will be forfeited. Please note that we do this because we are prohibited to re-sell your permit after you have cancelled.
  • 9. 4 Days / 3 Nights package includes transport to Cusco, the train return depends on train company availability. Our preference would be a train departure between 4pm - 6pm but needs to have enough seats available to accomodate the group and usually this is not an issue except around large festivals such as Inti Raymi, Independence day and Easter. So there may be some slight variability around those dates and full high season, for which we appreciate your understanding.
  • 10. 4 days-4 night -package with overnight in Aguas Calientes includes 09:22am train to Ollantaytambo on day 5. ( unless you specified at the time of booking a alternative afternoon train option ) Changes to schedules or dates when train tickets have been finalised incurs an administration charge of $10 per ticket. At times a change of date may only be possible with an upgrade and so the difference in price would need to be paid. So please email us to confirm if you would prefer the afternoon train on the 5th day with transport through to Cusco, instead of morning train to Ollantaytambo.
  • 11. If you become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency assistance capabilities. helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are paid at the expense of the passenger. If you fail to complete the tour due to illness we will assist you to meet with your group at Machupicchu to recommence your tour at that point. There will be no refund from the original payment, however we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be presented for your travel insurance.
  • 12. 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.
  • 13. 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.
  • 14.- 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 4 day Lares trek or 4 day Choquequirao trek and your booking deposit money will be used for this or if you prefer an alternative tour such as 4 day lake Titicaca package or Jungle trip etc.to give you some of the many options.
  • 15. 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.
  • I have read and accept the conditions signature: _____________________________ date:____________________________

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.