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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Pioneer in Trips to Peru supporting sustainable, responsible & ethical tourism in Peru, since 1990.

Professionalism, Integrity, Generosity, Solidarity & Experience… travel with a purpose with SAS, to give back to others & have a true positive impact in this unfortunate society. Unemployment levels in Cusco`s region and the Southern are very high, especially after Covid. Thanks for letting us help and serve others.

Traveling with SAS Travel & Marqueses Hotel helps more than 300 hundred farmers of 5 communities in Pisac at the Sacred Valley of Urubamba who work as a porter, cooks, guides and drivers in our treks and to ANIQUEM. The Burnt Child Help Association in Peru. “We change pain for smiles and scars for hope.” Compression garment workshop in Cusco Regional Hospital aniquem.org

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

Hormigas - Hannah, Eliza, Matilda

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!!

Alyssa

Incredible 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 !!

Nikki W

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!!

DeBbie K

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!

John M

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.

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Price Information

US$ 60.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

Please Note

DAILY DEPARTURES !!!

Difficulty

Breathtaking being at 3800 meters as you walk from the wharf to the plaza of Taquile Island and then down 500 steps for the return. But worth it!

Transport

motor boat

Recommended Hotels

If you are heading to Cusco we highly recommend Boutique Hotel Marqueses 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. Well known for its incomparable hospitality and professional service. We can reserve the hotel and transfers you from the airport on your arrival and back on your return, you will enjoy a safe visit, wonderful attention and be pleasantly surprised by the warmth of the Andean Hospitality.

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.

http://www.hotelmarqueses.com/

Uros & Taquile Islands 1 Full Day Tour Lake Titikaca. (Start from Puno.)

Last Minute Information

TOURS TO THE FLOATING ISLANDS ARE REOPENED. Jan 2022.
DAILY DEPARTURES !!! Full Day Tour, start from Puno.
Pick up from your hotel at 06:45 am
Please send us the name of your Hotel and address.
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LOS UROS AND TAQUILE ISLANDS.
Lake Titicaca situated on the shores of Puno, the highest navigable lake in the world. Home to the legendary Uros people, who live on the floating reed islands and the famous weavers of Taquile Island. Travel to Puno is most popular by the good quality tourist bus services and and also flights from Arequipa, Lima and Cusco to Juliaca airport located 45 mins north of Puno.
If you need any assistance with getting to or from maybe our other packages including accomodation and or transport can assist or just contact us for more ideas!

DAILY DEPARTURE TOUR.
Pick up from your hotel in Puno.
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HOW TO BOOK AND CONFIRM.
Choose on the Calendar the date when would you like to do this Tour (Leaving Date), fill out with your personal details as are requested, then below fill out the details of people travelling with you, once you have finalised and click on to send, you will receive a link to pay for your Tour. Once we receive your payment we will confirm your Tour to your email and send you more details. (write below in the format in Notes your Hotel name for your pick up.) or send us an email at [email protected]
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Pay US$ 60.00 pp + 5% with Credit or Debit card. OR
Pay US$ 60.00 pp + 6 % with a Card through PayPal.

Program Itinerary

Day 1: UROS islands and Taquile Island

Duration: 10 hours approx. Distance: 75 kilometers round trip (takes 3 hours, 10 min. OW to Taquile, By Classic Motor Boat = 11 km/hour)
At 6:30am pick-up from your hotel in Puno, transfer to the port. Then by motor boat (35 feet long with a covered section in case of rain or cold weather, 25 individual seats) we visit the Uros floating Islands. Stepping on them feels very much like a water bed (but it is quite safe). We see the houses, the islands and meet its inhabitants.Uros people are descendents of one of the oldest South American groups. Rides on traditional reed boats can be arranged. In the mornings these islands can be crowded. We visit two of the 60 islands before continuing on to Taquile Island. After a relaxed navigation of extra 2 1/2 hours when we enjoy the spectacular views offered by Lake Titicaca, we get to Taquile island. There a unique community can be observed. A long path gradually ascending will take us to the village (45 min. hike approx) to visit the communal cooperative where you will find handy craft textiles. Lunch at one of the many local restaurants. The views are magnificent. Then we descent 500 steps down to the main port of the island. at 2:30pm approx. depart back to Puno City (3 hour return journey). At 5.30pm Arrival to Puno then transfer to your hotel in Puno.

Meals: L

What is Included:

Transfers
Group boat transport
entries to the Islands
guide in English
Lunch
boat driver

What is not Included:

extra drinks and snacks for the boat
tips for guide or boatdriver

Additional Options:

If you do not have accomodation in Puno please contact us as we can mae a special offer on a the beautiful Hotel Quelqatani for you.

We recommend that you bring:

sun screen/hat
water and a snack for boat
camera
money for souvenirs.

Please Note

This tour departs from Puno. Please make sure we have your full hotel contact details for Puno so we can pick you up from your hotel. Generally a representative from the Puno operator comes to your hotel on the evening before the trip to check on you and finalise transfer times for the following morning and to assist if you have any last minute queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions related to the Uros & Taquile Islands 1 Full Day
A. BEFORE YOU GO.-
What is included in the price of the tour?
Transfer from and to your Hotel in Puno
Private van and boat Transport in tour, English speaking guide, Entry Tickets to the islands
What time is the pick up for the tour?
Due to the various Hotel pickup points transfers are between 6.40am and 7.00am
you would need to be ready from 6.40am but only call the contact on your voucher if noone has collected you by 7.10am
What should I pack?
Sturdy shoes, A small day pack, Camera, Water to drink, Sun block, Sun glasses, sun hat
Rain jacket in case, Money for souveneirs and drinks
Will I need any extra money?
YES, so that you can buy some beatuiful souvenirs to support the local people if you like, snacks and bottled water, drinks are available on the island or before boarding the boat
tips optional for guide / driver,
Do the guides speak English? Yes they are Peruvian but Bilingual Spanish and English and often other languages as well to some extent.
How many people will be in my group?
Generally between 15 and 24.
B. ON THE TOUR.-
Is altitude sickness common?
as long as you take the time to acclimatize properly in Puno ie just rest on arrival you will probably just experience light effects but you are at 3800 meters and the walk on Taquile Island will find you puffing so take it slow
What kind of weather can I expect on the tour?
Very hot sun on boat ride so expect to get burnt out on deck unless you are covered with suncreen and hats as you don`t feel the burn due to the cool altitude breeze!
What time will I be back in Puno?
generally around 4 -5pm.
Some of our travellers request a way to get to Chivay from Puno without going through Arequipa as they do not have enough time.
this can be organised as there is a Tourist Bus from Puno to Chivay with 4M EXPRESS, leaves at 6.30am and arrives in Chivay aprox 1.30pm. Cost $38 per person.

Booking Information

HOW TO BOOK AND CONFIRM.
Choose on the Calendar the date when would you like to do this Tour (Leaving Date), fill out with your personal details as are requested, then below fill out the details of people travelling with you, once you have finalised and click on to send, you will receive a link to pay for your Tour. Once we receive your payment we will confirm your Tour to your email and send you more details. (write below in the format in Notes your Hotel name for your pick up.) or send us an email at [email protected]
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Pay US$ 60.00 pp + 5% with Credit or Debit card. OR
Pay US$ 60.00 pp + 6 % through PayPal.

Terms & Conditions

SAS TRAVEL CONDITIONS OF THE LAKE TITICACA Uros & Taquile Islands 1 Full Day
1. You must reconfirm your tour 2 days before departure. As you have paid in full you need to request a tour voucher at the time of payment.
Please contact Javier at email
[email protected]
to request your itinerary and voucher for this tour specific to your dates and please send her the full contact details of the hotel you will be staying in Puno with telephone number as well.
2. Change of dates up to 5 days before departure is possible with no charge.
Please ensure you recieve a confirmation of change within the same day.
If this change is requested less than 2 days before the tour an administration charge
of $5 per person would need to be paid.
3. Cancelation of tour more than 3 weeks before departure incurs a loss of 10% of total tour cost Cancelation of tour within 3 weeks to 7 days before departure incurs a loss of 30% of total tour cost
Cancelation of tour within 7 days - 1day before departure incurs a loss of 50% of total tour cost,
Cancelation of tour within 36 hours of departure incurs a loss of 80% of total tour cost,
4. In the case of Cancelation you are 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 Marqueses Hotel) CUSCO

Movil/WhatsApp: +51 984 652232 (David) / +51 984 673 124 (Janet)

Office Phones: +51 084 256324 / +51 984 705090 (Margo) 24/7

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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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did so. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails." "Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain

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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 www.marqueseshotel.com

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