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 full concern, 100% operated by SAS Travel and guaranteed departures for affordable prices, environmentally and socially friendly company. Direct Operators and run by a local family. Highly recommended by more than 200,000.00 happy campers. Trips with SAS Travel ... A spiritual journey for your mind, body and soul... Escape, travel, explore, dream, discover, trek and relax. You will love it this New Adventure !!!

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Highly Recommended by:

South American Handbook (Footprint)
Lonely Planet Peru Guide
South America on a Shoestring (Lonely Planet)
Peru Handbook (latest edition)
Cusco & the Inca Trail Handbook
The Inca Trail Cusco & Machu Picchu(Trailblazer),
Moon Handbooks Peru (latest edition),
Andean Travel Web Guide to Peru
South American Explorers Club.
Awarded Best Cusco Travel Agency by the Ministry of Tourism.

Testimonials

Katia Glazova

Dear Irvin & SAS Team,
Thank you so much for the great service you provided during our 2 weeks stay in Peru.
We were really impressed how well everything was organized. With so many internal flights and connection we were always met by one of your partners without any delay . Thanks to your service we enjoyed fabulous Peru stress-free.
A special thank you to Jonathan, who promptly replied to all our inquiries and always been very helpful.
We thoroughly enjoyed your country and certainly will recommend SAS Travel to anyone planning to visit Peru.
Simone & Katya

Clare, Mike, Sue Peterson

Amazing Trek with SAS Travel.
We did the 5D/4N Salcantay Trek with SAS. We preferred this over the Inca trail. Much more scenic, no crowds, private campsites, waterfalls, snow capped mountains, etc. SAS was everything we were hoping they would be. No last minute surprises, they were there at the airport, Hotel Marqueses was splendid, breakfast was great, the guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. The tents were spacious (4 person tent for 2 people) No regrets, we highly recommend. PS, Food on the trek was out of this world. How they can prepare a 5 course meal on a mountain using fresh produce was beyond us...

Zoe Greenberg

Dear SAS Office Staff and Team,
We just finished up your Lares trek this evening and I wanted to write to tell you what a wonderful group of staff members you have. I’m sure you are already aware but both of our guides, Julio and Felipe, were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind. It felt as though they constantly knew exactly what the group needed and made it happen and they were so positive during what I am sure could be a very difficult job. These type of trips depend so much on the outlook on the staff that lead them and I feel incredibly lucky to have had such wonderful guides.

In addition the food that was prepared by our chefs was so delicious and just to our dietary needs. We felt so lucky to try such delicious Peruvian food especially as vegetarians and have none better in Peru than on your trek. All of the staff were incredibly kind and friendly despite the hard work that they were doing and I would highly recommend every person that was a part of our team.

Thanks to you for putting together such a wonderful group of staff members and sharing them with us.

Heather Arderson

Words can not describe how amazing the Inka Trail hike is. with SAS. I had an incredible time. The trip was extremely well planned. Our main guide, Evert, was one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met. There was not a flower he did not know or an anthropological, or archaeological, question he could not answer. After the Inka Trail with him, one should earn three credits for college. Evert was assisted by the caring and helpful Cesar.

Alex Blevens

"The experience was fantastic".
My wife, son and I just took the 3 day / 2 night tour to the Sacred Valley, Inca Trail, and Machu Picchu. The experience was fantastic. Hiking the Inca trail, even for one day gave us a unique perspective to the area and history. Martin, our tour guide in the Sacred Valley was attentive and informative. Diego, our guide for the trail and sanctuary did a wonderful job telling us about the cultural and natural history of the area. Overall we would book again with SAS Travel. Thank you so much!

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Price Information

US$ 540.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

Please Note

Single supplement for solo travelers US$ 140.00

Overview

The lifestyle of the Aymara is one where men, women and children live without the superficial trappings of western civilisation. Working in unison with the land, lake, family and neighbors. Here, to be lazy is a sin. People will constantly be working their fields, women attending to daily chores and dressed in the most beautiful traditional garments, the men will be walking the trails drop spinning or knitting intricate patterns into their world famous woven garments. Each tells a story and you will be fascinated by each while you eat probably the best trout you have ever tasted on Taquile Island before returning to Puno!
Then top it off with the beauty of Chivay and the splendor of the Condors. Finally stunning journey through the mountainous areas to Arequipa the white City.Very beautifully located at the base of the conical volcano Misti!

HIGHEST Navigable Lake and DEEPEST Canyon in the World. 7 Days/ 6 Nights.

Last Minute Information

DAILY DEPARTURES !!! 2 person Minimum. (Based in Double/Twin room).
US$ 140 Extra for Single travellers. (Tour start from Cusco).
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A comfortable and safe guided transport from Cusco to Puno thru the amazing Altiplano (riding the Andean Express train is an option on: Mon, Wed and Sat with an extra of $240 per person), once you arrive to Puno transfer to the cozy Qalasaya Hotel centrally located, next day we show you the famous Lake Titikaca Islands as Uros,Taquile and Amantani with their last descendants, tradition and history. Homestay in Amantani Island. Early tour bus to Chivay town. Nigth at Pozo del Cielo Hotel, guided tour to see Colca Canyon where you can enjoy watching the Flight of Condors then visit typical andean towns to finally return to Arequipa and arriving by 18:00 Hrs approximately.
2 individual tours put together to form the extended tour with transfers, transport and accommodation so we are not going to cancel on you at the last minute saying we do not have enough people for this tour. This is a fairly important guarantee these days and the reason we run it like this. Also the idea that you meet lots of different people in different tours not just a tour where people start the tour Day 1 and travel with you the entire journey.
It also means you have specialised guides in each different destinations so each place whether it be the jungle, Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon or Lake titicaca etc so your tour guides will really know what they are talking about!
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Program Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco - Puno

Approx at 6:30 am Transfer from your Hotel in Cusco to the Bus Station to travel by the Inka Express VIP service Tourist Bus to Puno. Accompanied by an English speaking Guide for tours of 3 sites along the way; Andahaylillas, Raqchi and Puka Pukara with spectacular views. (entrance to 3 sites not included = total 28 soles , if you have enough with Inca sites, you can just stay on the bus). Buffet Lunch near Sicuani town. Arrival around 5:00 pm.
Reception and transfer to your Hotel in Puno. Accommodation on Double or Triple Basis, Private Bathroom and Breakfast. Hotel Qalasaya. Short evening briefing for any last minute queries.

Meals: Lunch,

Accommodation: Hotel Puno Qalasaya****

Maximum Altitude: 4200 msl

Approximate Walking Time: 10 Hours including guided tours and buffet lunch with Tour Bus

Day 2: Islands Tour - Lake Titicaca

Floating Islands tour of Lake Titicaca. 7:00 am. Transfer from the Hotel to the port and by motor boat we take you to one of the legendary Uros Islands where you can observe the lives of the Uros people who live on floating reed islands, some only 20 metres in length. After a beautiful 3hr boat ride we reach Amantani Island where we will break into smaller groups to stay with the local families. You have the opportunity to trek to the top of the mountain (4,150 m) to see the Temples of the Pachamama and Pachatata and enjoy the traditional customs of the island people. Food and authentic music prepared and performed by your designated family.

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Accommodation: rustic accomodation with family

Maximum Altitude: 4150 msl

Approximate Walking Time: around 3 hours in boat so bring some water and snacks

Day 3: Taquile Island -Puno

TAQUILE ISLAND Retun to Puno overnight.
After breakfast we take a short boat ride to the neighboring Taquile island, where we will tour around the ruins and visit these beautiful people, world famous for their intricate and fascinating weavings, After lunch we take the return trip to Puno. Arrival in the afternoon and transfer back to hotel approx 5-6 pm.

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,

Accommodation: Hotel Puno Qalasaya****

Day 4: FROM PUNO TO CHIVAY TO SEE THE CONDORS OF COLCA CANYON

6am transfer for private bus transport to Chivay depart Puno 6.30 beautiful journey through to Chivay where you can truly appreciate the Pre-Inca farming Terraces / platforms know as "andenerias". Approx 12.45pm you will join the part of group that starts from Arequipa and continue tour from here together for lunch and then to see the beautiful landscapes, local people.
At 15:00 our private transport will transfer to us towards the colorful town "pueblito" of Coporaque, from where we will initiate an walk of approximately 2 hours, to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and nature of this side of the valley; as well as a pre-Inca cemetery located in the skirts of a mountain. You will notice that this region was intensively populated by andean people communities.

At 17:00 on return from the walk you have the opportunity to enjoy the thermal baths in the limekiln whose thermo-medicinals waters oscillate between 35º to 38º degrees Celsius of temperature in the swimming pools. (US$ 3 entry).

At 20:00 Hrs Dinner (not included) accompanied of a show folkloric; be ready for the Peru andean dances.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Nativa Inn or Colca Terra or similar

Day 5: CHIVAY - CRUZ DEL CONDOR TO SEE CONDORS- MACA- YANQUE- AREQUIPA

Early breakfast, we continue 06:30 in our private transport to the view-point called " Cruz del Cóndor " about 1.5 hour drive into this National Park where you have a very beautiful view of the Colca Canyon. This is also the place where you should be able to observe several flying condors, sometimes passing very close to you (up to a few meters). Just near this area your tour guide will show you the Pre-inca tombs hanging in the mountains. Plenty of time to spend in this natural region for pictures and gentle walking around the San Pedro cactus area. On the return we will stop in the towns of Pinchollo, Maca and Yanque, with their beautiful colonial churches, as well as in the viewpoints of Choquetico and Antahuilque, from where we will observe impressive andenería farming platforms of the valley, and tombs in pre-Incas scale models.

Lunch at 13:00 then transport to the City of Arequipa 17:00 to 18:00 Hrs.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Posada del Castillo Hotel.

Day 6: Free day in the White City of Arequipa

Bound to have some washing to do!!! Leave it with the hotel while you relax and enjoy Arequipa. It's just such a lovely place to wander around so perhaps you might like to explore the colonial centre, with its churches and museums? For some hustle and bustle you could check out the local markets or, to get that perfect photo, maybe take a walk up to the Yanahuara mirador for a stunning view of the El Misti volcano?

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Posada del Castillo Hotel.

Day 7: Adios Arequipa

If you want assistance with a flight to Lima or a further extension such as Nazca, Ballestas & Paracas, 3 Day (From Arequipa to Lima)
http://www.sastravelperu.com/english/program/363/nazca-ballestas-paracas-3-day-from-arequipa-to-lima
just let us know.

Meals: Breakfast

What is Included:

Transfer from your hotel at 06:20 am to Bus Terminal.
Bus Tickets for Inka Express Bus to Puno with Lunch.
Night at Hotel Qalasaya with Breakfast. 2 Nights
Floating Islands Tour. Motor boat transport, Entries to the Islands. Expert Guide. Meals (Homestay in Amantani Island).
Tourism Transport to Chivay.
Colca Canyon guide tour.
Night in Hotel Pozo del Cielo in Chivay.
Hotel Posada Castillo for 2 Nights.

What is not Included:

28 Soles entrance fee to 3 sites en route to Puno (Tours are optional to visit).
Meals not indicated
Extra snacks, drinks (Water not included with meals)
For The Chivay to Arequipa part
Tourist Entry Ticket to the Colca Valley US$ 20.00 p/person.
Meals during your tour. ( Lunches and Dinner ) Only breaksfast is included as indicated
Entry to the hot springs thermal baths US$ 5.00 or 15 Soles.
Snacks and drinks,
Tips for your guide and driver are optional and not mandatory.

We recommend that you bring:

Warm clothing layers
Torch, sunglasses
Sun screen/hat
Bottled water for the boat, money for snacks, souvenirs
Great to take some fresh fruit or some pens, notebooks etc for the children of the families
Please avoid lollies /sweets.
They really appreciate oranges and other fruit as it is impossible to grow on the islands in these altitudes and it will save their teeth and their environment.

Booking Information

Select the month and date and click on the Calendar the (Leaving Date) of your preference. (Disregard the 2nd Date Option) Fill out with your personal details and details of your group.
Provide your Hotel name in Cusco for your pick-up on Day 1.
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BOOKING DEPOSIT REQUIRED.- USD$ 200 per person.
1.- Pay on Step 3 a booking deposit (or in full) ONLINE with VISA or Mastercard.- US$ 210 per person. (US$ 200+5% card fee). Payments by credit card will carry a surcharge of 5%.
2.- Pay on Step 3 a booking deposit with Paypal.- US$ 212 per person. (US$ 200+6% card fee. Payments by Paypal will carry a surcharge of 6%.
3.- Transfer your payment with Western Union or Money Gram (No extra Fees). Ask details:
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For group bookings and payments please contact: robyn(at)sastravelperu.com
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FINAL PAYMENT: We require a full payment of your tour transferring 1 month before OR pay in our office in Cusco 5-2 days before of your departure date in USD$ cash if you are coming down to Cusco before.

Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1.- Cost of tour is based on Double Occupancy. (Extra fee for solo traveler).
2.- Once your tour is confirmed you must pay in full in advance (30 Days before the day of your tour). Or pay final balance in Cusco in $ cash (48 Hrs before).
3.- Change of dates up to 10 days before departure date booked is possible but $100 per person would need to be paid.
4.- Cancelation of tour once your tour have been confirmed (transport, hotel, tours booked) Cancelation Fee of 60% of total tour cost apply.
5.-Cancelation of tour within 25 days -8 days before departure incurs a loss of 70% of total tour cost apply.
6. Cancelation of tour within 7 -2 days of departure incurs a loss of 100% of total tour cost. (In case of Cancelation and is your desire you will be provided with a document to certify illness and present for your travel insurance claim).

SAS Travel Peru Direct Operator & Locally owned. Quality Tours with a special personal touch !!!

Inca Trail, Tours to Machu-Picchu, Alternative Treks & Jungle Trips.

Office: Calle Garcilaso 270 (near Plaza San Francisco) CUSCO

Phones: +5184 249194, 256324, 261920 / Emerg: +51 984 652232

www.sastravelperu.com [email protected] [email protected]

Office Hours: Mon to Sat: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm - Sun: From 4:00 to 7:30 pm

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SAS Travel is supporting many of the community projects run by Hotel Marqueses: Eg. "Cusco Hospital Regional Project", "Walk a Mile in my shoes", "Shoes shiners boys" 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, Amaru Choquecancha, Sacaca, Pampallaqta, Paru Paru. Thank you.

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