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Our Inca Trail Tour was absolutely incredible and exceeded all expectations! This was largely due to our guide Henrry who is so knowledgeable about the landscape, history, astronomy and spirituality of the region - he also has a really fun attitude & energy. The chef was wonderful and cooked us delicious food, it was lovely to try some peruvian classics while also accommodating our dietary requirements. All of the team at SAS were so welcoming and made our trek so special and memorable, we can’t thank you enough!!
read moreIncredible experience and will never forget!
Dayvis is the best tour guide. He is super nice, very knowledgeable and very accommodating! The whole SAS trek team is incredible and highly will recommend to all my family and friends! It was my birthday and they even baked me a cake with what they had, it meant so much to me! Appreciated all the cooks, porters and especially our guide Dayvis. We are so thankful for SAS !!
Best Salkantay Tour Company!!
SAS went above and beyond in every way for our 5 day salkantay trail! Best trip ever! Highly recommend this company for the best service and experience.
Roger, our tour guide made every moment so special full of knowledge sharing, laughter, and positivity. He brought us on special add on hikes and excursions that were incredible. Oscar, our chef, prepared literal feasts for every meal that were all delicious, unique, and nourishing. Other tour groups were salivating when they saw the food we were served. Elias, quickly became our friend with morning tent wake-ups with cocoa tea, his huge smile, and incredible service for camping and meal time. All of the staff was incredible and made our experience feel like “glamping” in the most beautiful Peruvian Andes scenery.
Jonathan, made planning this trip so easy with quick responses and extreme flexibility when we had to reschedule to 2022 after the 2020 surprise pandemic interrupted plans.
It should also be noted that during our trip there were strikes going on that led to blockades around Cusco, making it difficult to get to the trailhead on day 1. However, our SAS team was the only tour company that found a way for us to begin the trip on time with commitment and creativity. We are so thankful for SAS!!
Amazing 4d/3n classic Inca trail.!
I just finished hiking the 4d/3n classic Inca trail with SAS and would absolutely recommend this company. Communication was great from start to finish - even before my friend and I booked the tour, Jonathan was extremely responsive and helpful in answering all of our questions.
On the hike, our tour guide Deyviss was extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of the Inca empire. He was also very accommodating for the varying fitness levels in our group, even helping me carry my backpack when I got really bad altitude sickness on the second day. Elias, the porter team, and the chef were also phenomenal, running ahead of us to ensure everything ran on schedule.
Overall, this was an amazing experience and I really enjoyed hiking with Deyviss and team!
Sacred Valley plus Short Inca Trail.!
Just finished the Sacred Valley plus Short Inca Trail 3 Days/ 2 Nights Tour. The tour was incredible and more than covered everything in the prospective. But what really made the trip was the office staff and the guide. The personal attention from the Cusco office staff Jonathan as he setup the trip just as we requested including getting tickets to Huayna Piccho Mountain at the time we wanted and arranging for airport transport and Covid testing. I had a few special needs due to age and allergies, and he made sure that they were addressed.
Our guide for the 3 days, Danny Ramirez, was both an expert guide with a deep knowledge of Inca and Spanish culture as well as the local flora and fauna, but also a personal coach, encouraging me forward yet giving me space to enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. It was a real privilege for me and my family to spend 3 days with him. Thank you.
US$ 498.00 p/person
(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)
PRIVATE SHORT INCA TRAIL.
DAILY DEPARTURES:
2-3 people group US$ 580 pp
4-5 people group US$ 560 pp
6-8 people group US$ 520 pp
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UP GRADE HOTEL in Aguas Calientes.
with Susanna Inn Extra US$ 30 pp
Andina Luxury Extra US$ 46 pp
Mapi Inkaterra Extra US$ 95 pp
Sumaq or Inkaterra US$ 260 pp
Double or Twin Room, Breakfast included, price per person.
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If you want the best, book with SAS Travel ! Professional, courteous, knowledgable, caring, fun. Thanks to all the staff both on the trek and behind the scenes that worked tirelessly to ensure the very best experience for their clients. Jan Cuthbertson. Canada.
This hike is available for all ages, and doesn't require you to be in top physical shape. Since your one day hike of 5-6 hours takes you to the town of Aguas Calientes (after of 3-4 Hrs of gentle walk we will reach to Wiñaywayna Inca town on actual Inca trail the nicest and bigest Inca complex which surprise a lot of visitors even more than Machupicchu... you won´t camp, or carry backpacks only your personal day-pack as we will stay in a Hostal in Aguas Calientes. Private rooms, it is recommended for those having less time or those with less experience in altitude for families, group of friends or couples.
This itinerary is rated moderate and should be undertaken by people who are fairly fit and take regular exercise.
Private transport to Ollantaytambo, tourist Train (Expedition Class) to Kilometer 104 (start of the trek and Train Expedition Class return to Cusco. You can also start from Ollantaytambo for this tour.
We highly recommend MARQUESES Boutique Hotel 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. 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.
Last minute reservation ?? or short on time but want to experience the Inca Trail ?? No worries...then we suggest you to consider to hike the famous Short Inca Trail 2 Day/1 Night (Permits are Available) which include a not demanding hike but lovely walk of 16 km to Machu Picchu citadel in 5-6 hours, passing through Intipunku -the Gate of the Sun and with spectacular views, landscapes of mountains and cloud forest around you. You’ll also visit Incan archaeological sites along the trail, such as Chachabamba, Choquesuysuy and the amazing Winaywayna Incan site. Winaywayna is located at 2,700 meters, features impressive agricultural terraces, temples, shrines, and ritual water channels. Nature will also be all around you: hummingbirds, quetzals and cockerels. See and enjoy the sunset on Machu Picchu from the -Casa de Guardianes, a great look out point. Afterward a bus down to Aguas Calientes. You’ll have a full tour of Machu Picchu on Day 2, guided by our expert guide, time to take photographs and contemplate this magical place or just enjoy the peace and beauty of this wonder.
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Add to this unique experience after Machu Picchu OR Highlights around Aguas Calientes town.-
Walk to Mandor waterfalls and orchid garden. 3-4 Hours.
Explore the new Machu Picchu Museum at Puente Ruinas. 1/2 Hour
The Botanical Garden are located at Puente Ruinas 20 minutes.
The climb to Putu Cusi Mountain -a great mirador to Machu Picchu. 2 Hours
Natural Hot springs located 15 minutes walk. (Bring few Soles to cover entries.)
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...Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar. Caminante, son tus huellas el camino y nada más. Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar. Al andar se hace el camino, y al volver la vista atrás se ve la senda que nunca se ha de volver a pisar. Caminante no hay camino sino estelas en la mar. Fragmento de -Cantares de Antonio Machado.
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MARQUESES Boutique Hotel GET 10% OFF (booking this tour 6-2 months before.) Best location in Town, 24/7 Oxigen Assistance, (And many cups of Coca tea for the altitude). Free Pick up from Airport at your arrival to Cusco, Buffet Breakfast, Family-friendly and Non-smoking Hotel, Internet and Wi-Fi. “A charming and Amazing Hotel, Great Location one block near the center, the hospitality will blow you away. Your every need is attended to by friendly, knowledgeable staff. Excellent three-star Hotel”. © 2022 TripAdvisor LLC
Pick up from your hotel at 5:00 am -2 hours, drive in a private van to the train station in Ollantaytambo. Here we board the Expedition train at 07.45 am, travel by train 1 hour and 45 minutes to Km 104 (start of our trek). It is a worth it the effort of getting up early and taking this train, which allows you to enter to this Park and begin your hike early. (You can also book this tour doing the Sacred Valley tour and staying the night at Ollantaytambo town and starting this nice hike from here).
At Km 104 after submitting passports at entry check point control, we began our hike near the Vilcanota or Urubamba River. After walking less than 10 minutes we will find the Incan ruins of Chachabamba, a stone altar -site that was used to worship the sun, the mountains and nature. After visiting Chachabamba, we continue the path south and started a gradual climb to the mountain, before entering a cloud forest, overgrown, then the trail leaves the forest and goes west while continuing uphill in an open meadow . After walking 3 hours , the road descends into a amazing forest. Here you will find a beautiful waterfall, then we get to see the lower part of the ruins of Winaywayna. Appreciate the beauty of this place, the architecture and design are amazing, stone canals and fountains, the tranquility and stories from our expert guide. After a lunch at Winaywayna Incan town, we will continue our hike in the afternoon into the cloud forest, filled with bromeliads, orchids and tree ferns. As we walk the last part of the trail we pass many impressive features such as the stone stairs and resting places. Before you reach the (Inti Punku) the famous Gate of the Sun, you will need to climb 60 steep stone stairs. From here, you can see an spectacular views of this wonderful Machu Picchu citadel surrounded by mountains and a dense forest. Then we keep descending for another 45 minutes to arrive to a mirador near the -Guardian House, a breathtaking view of most of the citadel with temples and constructions built in white granite rock, plazas and terraces. After having enough time we start descending to the entry of Machu Picchu. We board the bus to Aguas Calientes. Our offitial guided tour and explore day will be the next day. Accommodation and Dinner included, rest, plans and arrangements for tomorrow. The thermal baths are a good choice (bring your bathing suit and 15 Soles pp ).
Overnight at Hotel Viajeros. (If you would like to up-grade accommodation in Aguas Calientes town, see our info and let us know so we can reserve for you.)
Breakfast from 04:30 am then board the first bus to Machu Picchu at 05:20, the park opens at 6:00 am . We have a guided tour of Machu Picchu, this enigmatic and mysterious city is explored for about 2-3 hours explained by your expert guide , you can visit the most amazing places as the Royal Mausoleum , the Temple of the three windows , the main temple , the Sacred Plaza , the famous Intihuatana where wise Inkas tied to the sun in the winter solstice in June , stairways , plazas , fountains, etc. In high season the train schedules may vary.) After finishing our guided visit, we walk down to Aguas Calientes town 1 hr, (option to take a bus down to AC -get a ticket directly there $ 12.00 pp) Hotel Viajeros await us with a delicious lunch with our group. Then we have some free time to explore this small village before boarding our train back to Cusco. The train departs Aguas Calientes in the afternoon at 15:45 pm and arrives in Cusco ( Poroy train station ) at 8:00 pm , then a transfer for 25 minutes to Cusco . (OR optional train to Ollantaytambo , then a 2 hour van to Cusco arrived at approximately 8:00 pm -Train return upon train tickets availability) .Breakfast and Lunch.
2100m/6888 ft - 2400m/7872 ft. 9 km approx. 3 - 4 Hours
Inca Trail, Tours to Machu-Picchu, Alternative Treks & Jungle Trips.
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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.
MARQUESES Boutique HOTEL is a beautiful Colonial Casona built at the end of XVII century that has recently been refurbished and renovated according to the modernity and comfort, designed for couples, families and are waiting to welcome you. The ancient stone fountain, the woodwork of balconies and doors, the colorful andean weavings and the classic paintings from the famous paintings of Cusco´s school… adds so much to its own appeal. It is great value for a lovely and safe staying in Cusco. An amazing history going back 400 years is great for classic photos. Hospitality and service are waiting to welcome you!.
Located at Garcilaso Street N° 256 (near SAS Travel.) Cusco Peru
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