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Testimonials

Monica LuiMay 2012

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!!

Lynne MorrisMay 2012

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!

Earl & JaneApril 2012

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.

masato suzukiApril 2012

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

Anna & JamesApril 2012

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

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Leaving Frequency

Daily Departures !!!
Minimum 2 person.

Price Information

US$ 550.00

Please Note

Package Price from May 1st ´12
A night in Inkaterra Resort Hotel
Adults rate: US$ 580 per person
Student rate: US$560 per person
(with valid ISIC Student card)
Huaynapicchu Ticket US$10
(Include Dinner and Brekafast)

with MaPi by Inkaterra US$ 395
per person,Dinner & Breakfast

Machupicchu DELUXE with INKATERRA Hotel 2 Day

Last Minute Information

We highly recommend you to include the walk to the mountain HuaynaPicchu in your tour to Machupicchu, it takes 2 hours and you can start after your tour finish, extra of US10 pp.
Machupicchu recently declared as one of the 7 Wonders of the New World is not a place to stay only for few hours, after a 4 hours classic train, with espectacular andes, mountains and jungle views. We highly recommend this 2 Day tour including Inkaterra Hotel so you can discover this marvelous and magycal sanctuary, enjoy and inmerse deeply in this fascinating and unique place. For especial ocassions, a once in a life family trip, aniversaries or honeymooners...
Geographically, Machu Picchu is partly located in the Andes and partly in the Amazon rainforest, and it is characterized by tropical vegetation. The invaluable archaeological heritage of the Machu Picchu Historic Sanctuary combines magnificently with the splendid natural surroundings that are the habitat or unique species of flora and fauna, some of them threatened with extinction. 2 Day DE-LUXE tour to Machupicchu. This option is clearly the most popular as it allows you to have plenty of time in Machupicchu and most importantly early in the morning to first encounter Machu Picchu as the sun rises over the high mountains encircling it. You can easily include a climbing to Huaynapicchu, or the gate of the sun or the impressive Inca bridge !!!

.... Before you enjoy , walk and explore Machu Picchu you come to Aguas Calientes located at 2000 meters of altitude. Known as Machu Picchu town, Aguas Calientes Pueblo is quite beautiful with the Urubamba river rushing through the lush jungle follage below Machu Picchu with the high mountains rising sharply from its banks on one side and the town on the other. The buildings of the town are actually many in a small area but the Inkaterra Hotel is on a property of hectares and from the moment you arrive you will realize you have entered an enchanting sanctuary. They have thought of everything and every moment is a real treat. You are welcomed with a refreshing herbal towel and after settling into your georgeous habitation you enjoy afternoon tea made with organic tea and coffee harvested and processed by hand from this same property..... Lounging in front of the fire place in the lobby, your most difficult moment is trying to decide among the numerous included excursions while you sip the complimentary Pisco sour.
The guided tour of the exquisit birds, or the extraordinary orchids garden
you start to realize you have entered a sanctuary that will be very hard to leave...

Program Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes

Transfer from hotel approx 06:00 am.
The train ride consists of spectacular views in this wonderful land of the Incas, amazing landscapes of mountains and valleys, Inca farming terraces on both sides of the valley, snow capped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Ceja de Selva. From Pachar the sacred Vilcanota river will be our companion until arrival at Aguas Calientes (2040m) well known as Machu Picchu Pueblo. A SAS travel rep will meet you at the train station and accompany you to Inkaterra hotel just near the train station. From about 2.30pm you can enjoy free time wandering the local markets, the Botanical garden, new Machu Picchu museum or walk to Mandor waterfall. Or for the daring, climb Putucusi Mountain (3hrs, steep gradient including ladders up to 20m each, only recommended for the very fit with no vertigo). You may like to relax in the hot springs pools in the evening at the hotel with amazing surrounding areas.
Meals:Dinner
Accommodation:Hotel Inkaterra.

Day 2: Day 2: Machu Picchu- Ollantaytambo- Cusco

After breakfast we take the bus at approx 05.45am and arrive at the ruins around 06.20am. For those who would like to walk up earlier from 4.30am this is also an option so please let us know of your interest and take torches. If you want to climb Huaynapicchu mountain please coordinate with your tour guide before leaving Aguas Calientes (Extra ticket need to be booked in advance). A guided tour of Machupicchu “The Old Sacred Mountain” takes approx 2 hrs and then you have plenty of free time for photos or optional hikes eg climb Huayna Picchu mountain (2700m, 90min, steep gradient)
Other optional walks to:
Temple of the Moon; (3-4 Hr)
Intipunku - the Sun Gate; (1.5 hr
Inca bridge; (1 hr)
All these walks are without a guide, are clearly signed and easy to find.
The bus ticket down to Aguas Calientes town is included
Return by Tourist Train to Cusco or train to Ollantaytambo then Private Bus to Cusco.
Meals:Breakfast

What is Included:

Transfer from your Hotels to the Train Station
Expedition Train ticket from Poroy St -Aguas Calientes with reserved seats
Accommodation in Hotel Inkaterra (1 Dinner and 1 Breakfast)
Bus Ticket up to Machupicchu Sanctuary on Day 2
Guided tour on Day 2 with an expert tour guide (6-12 max 16)
Admission fee for Machupicchu Sanctuary on the Day 2
Bus Ticket down from Machupicchu to Aguas Calientes
Expedition Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Poroy / or Ollanta.
Note.- Option to Climb Huaynapicchu mountain.
(Please check with your tour guide)
Note.- (US $20 discount with valid ISIC student card)

What is not Included:

Breakfast on Day 1
Lunch and Dinner on Day 2nd
Drinks or snacks
Hot Springs 10 soles Optional (US$3)
Single Supplement for single/solo travelers US$
Tips for your guide.

We recommend that you bring

You only need to carry a small day pack with water bottle, camera, rain jacket/poncho, change of clothes, basic toiletries, sun hat/sunscreen, insect repellent, torch, comfortable sturdy shoes or hiking boots, extra money.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bring your original passport if you would like the classic Machu Picchu stamp.
Be ready for your transfer from your hotel 45 mins before the train departure so as not to delay the transfer of other passengers.
Bring your ISIC student card at the time of paying your remaining balance at our office in Cusco, and bring it to Machupicchu to show it at the entrance of the Park.
Your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is valid for the 2nd day.
If you're interested in climbing Huayna Picchu please note that you must indicate us at the time of you registration, this will be for the 2 nd turn at 10:00 / 11:00 am Extra US$ 10 pp.
Peru Rail luggage allowance is a small day-pack ( 5-6 kgs).
Your expedition train will be arriving to Aguas Calientes before mid-day.
Walks to Mandor waterfall or climb to Putucusi mountain, visit the hot springs.
A SAS representant will meet you at the Train station arrival area with a sign of SAS Travel/ to take you to Inkaterra Hotel.

Booking Information

Firstly.- Before you book your tour we urge you to read all the information, descriptions, general details, booking conditions and tour notes for your trip.
AVAILABILITY: "DAILY DEPARTURES"
Step 1.- CLICK ON: BOOKING YOUR TOUR
Step 2.- CHOOSE your TOUR and FILL IN your personal details. If you are travelling as a couple, or with more persons you must book with one registration or reservation Code. But please complete details of your companion or group on lines below: Travelling with: (Please 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 deposit, pay for 2 or more person in your group with ONE Reservation Code so we can secure all of you in a group, your train tickets and guided tour together.
Step 3.- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT with WESTERN UNION: US$200 per person through in order to: Irwin Poma Flores DNI 46612452 (SAS Travel, Cusco PERU) Upon transferring the money email us the Money Transfer Number (MTCN) copy of your reservation and amount paid to: office@sastravelperu.com and david@sastravelperu.com to confirm your deposit. We will confirm your reservation on the same day.
Step 3.- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT ONLINE with MASTER CARD or VISA.-US$ 210 per person. (US$ 200 include 5% card charge.) As soon as we receive your deposit we will procced purchasing your Tickets for Machupicchu and train tickets and 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 Peruvian soles or US$ Dollars cash (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.

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.

SAS Travel "Manu Official Operator"

Inca Trail,Tours to Machu-Picchu & Alternative Treks Specialist !!

Office: Calle Garcilaso 270 (near Plaza San Francisco) CUSCO PERU
Phones: + 51 84 249194 / + 51 84 256324 / Fax: + 51 84 225 800
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