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

Carolina W.May 2018

Pick this tour group!
My friends and I had such an amazing experience with SAS Travel for our Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu! They had every little detailed planned and had all tickets pre-printed for us so that we didn't have to worry about a thing. Our guides, Ed and Davis, were incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. They also did a great job of making sure everyone in the group was comfortable and felt included. The food on our tour was INCREDIBLE. I felt like I was eating gourmet Peruvian meals during my entire trip, and these were especially appreciated after long days of hiking.
I feel like SAS Travel made a particular effort to ensure that their guapos (aka porters) were treated extremely well. They encouraged us to thank the guapos frequently and even to clap for them when they passed us on the trail.
I would highly recommend SAS Travel to any one considering hiking the Inca Trail!!

J ConroyMay 2018

Worth paying for quality!
I did no planning I advance for my Machu Picchu trek and just hoped things would work out for the best in Cusco. There are a million companies in the city when you arrive and choosing one is a bit of a struggle. My hostel offered Salkantay treks for about $180, but they seemed to skimp on everything and have lots of hidden costs, so I paid more for SAS, which had a good reputation online. I definitely think it was worth it - our group wasn't too big (8), our guide, Edgar, was excellent, and food was really good throughout. We got the Machu Picchu sunrise at 6am, and it's worth paying for that once-in-a-lifetime experience. Great trip!

Maartje and HansMay 2018

From April 28 until May 1st 2018 we walked the Inca trail with SAS Travel. It was a great outdoor experience! Our tour guides, Jhon and Edwin, spoke very good English and knew a lot about the history and Inca and Quechua culture. We had a fun hiking group of 9 people and the guides made sure that we all had a great time, taking into account everyone’s hiking abilities. The porters were quick and professional with the camping gear and woke us every morning with a nice cup of hot coca tea. The breakfast, lunch and dinner were of star restaurant quality, thanks to chef Julio! We would highly recommend everyone to do this trip with SAS Travel. Thank you! Saludos, Maartje and Hans from Holanda

ElizabethMarch 2018

My son and I had a 5-day package. The tours were fantastic! All of the guides were knowledgeable, patient and provided an excellent tour and history of Peru. Hotel Marqueses was wonderful. The staff was very helpful. The hotel is beautiful and quaint. The highlight for us was the 1-day Inca Trail with Justino. The 1-day is a great alternative if you want to hike into Machu Picchu but are not up for camping out! The hike and scenery are fantastic! Justino is a great guide! I highly recommend this tour and SAS travel. Thank you for a vacation we will always remember.

Katie FennAugust 2017

I recently did the 4 day Inca trail. Our tour guide was Isaac, and he was teamed up with an excellent chef- Walter, and porter team lead by Benedict. Isaac was excellent, definitely seemed like he was the most well connected, and positive guide on the trail. Walter was super impressive! I couldn’t believe the quality and diversity of the food he was serving- unreal! Benedict lead a very happy and hard worker group of porters. Overall, kudos to the staff team that you employee.
I will write a review on tripadvisor as well.
Best,
Katie Fenn

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Price Information

US$ 320.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

Please Note

DAILY DEPARTURES !!!
Price per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $ 70.00
Family Deals:
Family of 4 with children 11 years or under children pay $140 per child. Use family room for Puno. Also family recieves discount on additional accomodation in Hotel Marqueses Cusco. Family room for 4 receive 25% discount in months Nov to May.

Children under 3 years who do not occupy a seat in bus transport or boat transport and do not require a separate bed to parents travel free. Meals not included.

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!

Titicaca Lake Islands Puno 3 Days / 3 Nights (from Cusco ends Puno.)

Last Minute Information

DAILY DEPARTURES !!! You must book and pay a deposit well in advance. For high season (May to October, 5-4 months in advance.) Low season (November to April, 3-2 months in advance.)
FAST COUPLES or GROUPS BOOKING: Choose on the Calendar the date of your preference, fill out with your personal details, then below fill out details of your group in Traveling with: once you have finalized you will receive an email with a Reservation Code (Purchase number) to pay a booking deposit with. (If you would like to pay your booking deposit individually, then you must book each of you separatelly.)
HOW TO BOOK AND CONFIRM.- Choose your preferred date on the Calendar (Leaving Dates) fill out with all the requested details, you can book for 2 or more person just complete details on traveling with: soon you will receive a reservation code (Purchase Number) and you can pay a booking deposit of US$ 200.00 per person (or the total cost of the tour) through Western Union to Mr: Irwin POMA FLORES (Peru) or Pay a booking deposit ONLINE on Step 3: TO PAY with Master Card or Visa card US$ 200.00 + 5% $210.00 per person. OR pay with Paypal USD$ 200.00 plus 6%.(USD$ 212.00 pp)
Final Balance of your tour must be paid at your arrival to Cusco or before.

Special Offer

FRIENDLY 4 DISCOUNT.- For a group of 4 or more people booking together. If one of your party make a single booking and payment for the 4 of you we will give you a free Sacred Valley Tour included in Cusco OR $10 off your Lake Titicaca package per person (Must be reserved by one of the participants, making only 1 Booking Payment).

TOUR INCLUDES.- At 06:20 am Pick up from your Hotel in Cusco and transfer to the Bus Station. Inka Express Bus Cusco to Puno guided tour (Lunch in Sicuani), Motor boat trip to Uros, Taquile & Amantani Islands, Night with the Islanders and next day return to Puno city by 5 pm. 1 Night in Hotel Qalasaya (4 Start Hotel) in Puno.) Visit to a few of the floating Uros Islands constructed with reeds before travelling on to Amantani Island.Here you will spend a night in the home of a family on the Amantani Island, where Aymara, is the language so don`t worry if you don`t speak Spanish! (the guide also stays on the Island and ecoturism has forced the people to learn some english but they seem to understand all your needs so don`t worry).
At 3800 meters above sea level, just walking from the shore to the home of your host is "breathtaking"! You will be reassured just to go at your own pace and your "mama" will wait for you, but she will always be at least a few steps in front! After a late lunch, you may dare to play a few minutes of football before you feel like you only have one lung and then it is optional to walk to the top of a hill to the temple of Mamapacha (the mother earth) to watch the sun set below the lake.
Again at you own pace and obvious path so you may choose to skip the football and start in advance so you actually get there before sunset! Followed by a cultural night of fun before walking back "home". Next morning visit to Taquile Island for the beautiful culture of the famous weavers and a trout lunch to remember before heading back to Puno. Night in Hotel Qalasaya (4 Start Hotel) in Puno and end of our tour.

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 US$8 , 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***

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.

Accommodation: Breakfast - Lunch- Dinner

Maximum Altitude: 4150 msl

Distance Travelled: 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***

What is Included:

Transfer at 06:20 am from your Hotel in Cusco to Bus Terminal.
Inka Express guided bus from Cusco to Puno with Buffet Lunch.
Reception and transfer to Hotel Qalasaya in Puno.
2 night at Hotel Qalasaya with Breakfast (4 starts hotel at centre of Puno)
1 night with a family lodging on Amantani Island (Rustic accommodation.)
2 Day/1Night Floating Island Tour. (touristic motor boat transport, entries to the Islands,meals in the Island tour,Tour guide in English, guided tours at the islands.)
Transfer return to Hotel Qalasaya or Similar. (End of our service).

What is not Included:

28 Soles Entrance fee to 3 sites enroute to Puno (Sites are optional to visit).
Extra snacks, drinks, Water not included with meals
Meals not indicated. Tips are optional.

Additional options:

VISIT BOLIVIA …. DAILY DEPARTURES !!
1 Full Day Sun Island Tour -La Paz Copacabana, Sun Island, Copacabana, La Paz (depart and return from La Paz) Transport, guide, tour to Sun Island US$ 95.00 p/person.
2 Day/ 1Night Tour -Puno,Copacabana, Sun Island, Copacabana, La Paz or (Puno). -Day 1: Early De-lux Bus Puno to Copacabana, motor boat guided tour to the Sun´s Islands tour, late afternoon return to Copacabana, Night in Las Olas Hotel in Copacabana. Day 2: Guided tour to Copacabana monastery and walk to Kotakawana mirador, by 13:00 hrs , Tourist bus to La Paz or Bus to Puno. 3 start hotel US$170.00 per person. (2 start hotel US$130.00 p/ person). Min 2 person) Single Supplement US$ 40.00
2 Nights/ 2 Day La Paz Uyuni Salar La Paz Tour -At 19:00 Hrs 11 Hrs bus from La Paz to Uyuni town, arriving at 7:00 am free time to enjoy a walk in this pinturesque andean town. By 10:am Land Cruiser 4x4 van to Uyuni Salar (Train cementery, the salt house, Pescado or Incawasi Island with enormous cactus and Colchani own ) late afternoon return to Uyuni town at 20:00 Hrs return to La Paz arriving next morning at 7:30 am. Take warm clothes, sunscream, sun glasses and wáter to drink. Guide-driver in Spanish, basic meals included, Transportation tickets (Recommneded period from March to Dec) Entrance fee included US$ 195.00 p/person.
5 Day Tour La Paz to Uyuni Salar -At 21:00 Hrs 11 Hrs bus from La Paz to Uyuni town, arriving at 7:00 am free time to enjoy a walk in this pinturesque andean town. Day 2 By 10:am Land Cruiser 4x4 van to Uyuni Salar (Train cementery, the salt house, Pescado or Incawasi Island with enormous cactus and Colchani own ) Lunch Dinner and basic accommodation. Day 3 San Juan, Lagunas, Laguna Colorada. After breakfast continue to Colorada and Cañapa Lakes with flamingoes then we can see Ollague Volcano and the Stone Valley, Night near the lake in basic family lodging. Lunch and Dinner. Day 4 Colorada Lake , Green Lake Uyuni, La Paz. At 05:00 am early start to see the gaisers in this volcanic área, time for the natural hot springs in Polques after we enjoy the views of the greean and White lagoons at the botton of Llicancabur volcano at 4350 masl stop for lunch then 4 hrs return to Uyuni town . At 20:00 Hrs direct bus return to La Paz. Dinner not included. Día 05 Arrive to La Paz at 07:00 am to Bus Terminal. End of our service. Guide-driver in Spanish, 2 nights in family lodgings, basic meals included, Transportation tickets. (Recommneded period from March to Dec) Entrance fee included US$ 290.00 p/person.
4 Day Tour La Paz to Uyuni Salar San Pedro de Atacama Chile -La Paz, Uyuni Salt Plain Sud Lipez San Pedro de Atacama Chile. At 21:00 Hrs 11 Hrs bus from La Paz to Uyuni town, arriving at 7:00 am free time to enjoy a walk in this pinturesque andean town. Day 2 By 10:am Land Cruiser 4x4 van to Uyuni Salar (Train cementery, the salt house, Pescado or Incawasi Island with enormous cactus and Colchani own ) Lunch Dinner and basic accommodation. Day 3 San Juan, Lagunas, Laguna Colorada. After breakfast continue to Colorada and Cañapa Lakes with flamingoes then we can see Ollague Volcano and the Stone Valley, Night near the lake in basic family lodging. Lunch and Dinner. Day 4 Colorada Lake , Green Lake Uyuni, La Paz. At 05:00 am early start to see the gaisers in this volcanic área, time for the natural hot springs in Polques after we enjoy the views of the greean and White lagoons at the botton of Llicancabur volcano at 4350 masl stop for lunch we continue to the Chile border and 4 hrs to San Pedro de Atacama Chile. End of our service. Guide-driver in Spanish, 2 nights in family lodgings, basic meals included, Transportation tickets. (Recommneded period from March to Dec) Entrance fee included US$ 245.00 p/person.
NOTE: This package can be put together with a flight from Puno to Lima or Arequipa departing from Juliaca Airport (45mins from Puno) Currently there are flights every day so no need to return to Cusco. Direct flight from Juliaca (Puno) to Lima takes approx 2 hrs and Juliaca to Arequipa takes approx 1 hr.
If you have any further queries or want information on special offers of hotels in Cusco / Hotel upgrades in Puno or putting the tour together with the Andean Explorer train to Puno, please feel free to contact us: [email protected]

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.

Recommendations

Since your tour ends in Puno....Recommendations to continue after your Puno experience:
Flight to Lima or Cusco with LAN from Juliaca, Puno`s airport (45 minutes near) .
Continue to Copacabana, Sun´s Islands and La Paz 2Day/1Night tour US$120 each
La Paz, Uyuni Salar in Bolivia 2 Nights/1 Day US$ 145 each
(Train cementery, the salt house, Pescado Island)
Puno to La Paz bus, continue at 09:00 pm 5 Day Tour La Paz to Uyuni Salar
(Train cementery, the salt house, Pescado Island, Green & Red Lakes, Gaissers) end
at San Pedro de Atacama in Chile. US$ 245 each + $ 25 Park fee.
Puno, Copacabana, Sun´s Islands, La Paz,Uyuni Salar 6 Day US$ 360 each + $ 25
Park fee. Contact: [email protected]
NOTE: This package can be put together with a flight from Puno to Lima or Arequipa departing from Juliaca Airport (45mins from Puno) Currently there are flights every day so no need to return to Cusco. Direct flight from Puno to Lima takes approx 1.55 mins and Puno to Arequipa takes approx 40 mins.
If you have any further queries or want information on special offers of hotels in Cusco / Hotel upgrades in Puno or putting the tour together with the Andean Explorer train to Puno, please feel free to contact us.

Booking Information

First.- Before you book a tour we urge you to read all the information, descriptions, general details, booking conditions and tour notes.
AVAILABILITY: "DAILY DEPARTURES"
Step 1.- CLICK ON: BOOKING YOUR TOUR
Step 2.- Select a tour and complete your personal details.(Registration is personal) If you are travelling as a couple, or with more persons you must book together and pay your booking deposit with one 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 a booking deposit, pay for 2 or more person in your group with 1 reservation code so we can secure all of you in a same group together.
Step 3.1- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT with WESTERN UNION: US$ 200.00 per person through in order to: Irwin Poma Flores (SAS Travel, Cusco PERU) Upon transferring the money email us the Money Transfer Number (MTCN) copy of your reservation and amount paid to: [email protected] and [email protected] to confirm your deposit. We will confirm your reservation on the same day.
Step 3.2- PAY A BOOKING-DEPOSIT ONLINE with MASTER CARD or VISA.-US$ 210.00 per person. (US$ 200.00 plus 5% card charge.) As soon as we receive your deposit we will send you a final confirmation. (Paying with VISA card Visa card holders must be Affiliated to Visa Verified.) Check carefully after you `ve paid Online that it does not say "incorrect cardholder" or "operation denied" as this means the payment was not successful. Then Skype us **sas.travel.info or ring us on Tel: +051 84 261920 and give us the details over the phone for us to try and assist you quickly and confirm your reservation. If you don`t receive your Confirmation within 24 hours please send us an email to [email protected]
FINAL PAYMENT: The remaining balance needs to be paid 7-2 days prior your tour 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 ADVANCE with card it is possible, it will be with 5% extra or you can transfer the balance through Western Union under the same name.

Terms & Conditions

SAS TRAVEL CONDITIONS OF THE LAKE TITICACA TOUR PACKAGE
1. You must pay for your tour in full 7- 2 days before your departure.
2. Cost of tour is based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $ 70.00
3. 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 2.90 soles = US$1
You can withdraw US$ or soles from the many ATM machines. Generally more economic on debit cards.
When paying the balance in Cusco, there will be a * 3% comission if you choose to use travellers cheques and a 5% comission for use of credit card.
4. 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 5% commission.
5. Change of dates up to 3 weeks before departure is possible if there is availablity in the bus and accomodation for an alternative date but if this change is requested less than 2 weeks before the tour an administration charge of $10 per person would need to be paid.
6. Cancelation of tour before bookings and tickets finalised incurrs only 10% fee in high season this is generally before 1 month in advance of departure.
Cancelation of tour within 1 month to 7 days before departure incurs a loss of 20% of total tour cost
Cancelation of tour within 10 days - 1day before departure incurs a loss of 50% of total tour cost,
Cancelation of tour within 1day of departure incurs a loss of 80% of total tour cost, but you are provided with discounted accomodation in Cusco at Hotel Marqueses to assist as we assume cancelation at this stage is due to illness.
7. In the case of Cancelation you are provided with a document to certify illness and present for your travel insurance claim.

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Phones: + 51 84 249194 , 256324 , 261920 / Emergencies: +51 974 218769, +51 984 652232

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. The project in the Cusco Regional Hospital is partly play therapy and so larger durable toys (like second hand fisher price items) are lent to the children not as presents but as part of daily therapy activities and are always appreciated. Smaller toy/ gifts are used for children spending Birthdays in Hospital or who have been specifically identified as having a particular need. Medicines such as Rifamacina, are what are gifted for patients particularly in the Burns Unit. Any one bringing a donation is welcome to come with us to the hospital to see the project and donate personally. Thank you.

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