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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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$ 30.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

Please Note

With an English speaking Guide:
US$ 60.00 per person (2 person)
US$ 50.00 per person (3-4 person)
US$ 40.00 per person (5-8 person)

Overview

This tour is led by a "Horse Man" (non english speaking) to lead you at walking pace. The reality is that usually the ranches use experienced boys who care for the horses. Many people find this interesting especially when they learn something of the life of this person and it complements their experience. They may tell you some interesting things about the ruins as well but we do not vouch that they are all true! Most people choose to see these sites on horseback rather than in the City tour as they are more interested in the views and ride than the information but if you want to know good clear info about the sites you can organise an English Speaking guide to accompany you. see addtional options.
The tour is approximately 4 hours from the departure from the office to when the horseman leaves you to explore Saqsayhuaman independently. This includes the time to organise the horses for you.

Is it for me?

This is not a gallopìng horse riding tour, this is more for a countryside paseo, horses can run a bit in a certain section of the ride if you have experience.
Caballo de Paso horses for galloping only in the Sacred Valley, if you are interested we can also arrange a tour for you.

Difficulty

no riding experience is requires as only led at walking pace

Transport

Transport to the Ranch is provided but return to Cusco at the end is by foot

Recommended Hotels

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. 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

Horse Back Riding 4 Ruins (4Hrs)

Last Minute Information

DAILY DEPARTURES !!! (2 person Minimum).
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HOW TO BOOK AND CONFIRM.- Choose your preferred departure date on the Calendar (Leaving Dates) then fill it out with your details and all the requested, (down below in Notes write if you prefer a tour with a english speaking guide) you can book for 2 or more person just complete details on traveling with: then you will receive a reservation code (Purchase Number) to pay online with Visa or MC on Step 3. Add 5% card fee for your payment online. Write us the name and address of your hotel for your pick-up at 8:45 am the date of your tour.
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Entrance Ticket is required to see the ruins of Tambomachay, Saqsawaman, Qenqo and Puca Pucara in this horse back riding tour (70 Soles per person, 40 Soles with ISIC student card, not included in the cost of this tour). You can pay directly to the controlers in Soles.
Transport return back to town is not included,(you can stay longer in Saqsawaman Inca site or other ruins then walk down directly to Cusco (15 .20 minutes walk down to town).
Taxi for Saqsawaman to Cusco 10- 15 Soles. (not inlcuded).

DAILY DEPARTURES.- FIRST GROUP at 09.00 am SECOND GROUP at 12:00 pm The landscapes between Yuncaypata valley near Tambomachay Inca Complex and Saqsaywaman are spectacular and offer amazing views of the mountains toward the sacred valley region crossing the old Inca road to Pucamarca and Huchuy-Qosqo. Deep Andean valleys as well as the 4 famous arquelogical sites of this region Puca-pucara,Tambomachay, Qenqo and Saqsaywaman once used as a great "House of the Sun" temple, before the arriving of the conquistadors.
Temple of the moon and the monkeys cave are on route.
From this area as well you can see the majestic Ausangate snow mountain looking toward the south.

Program Itinerary

Day 1:

At 8.50 am meet at SAS office. We take private transport to the Ranch near Qenko and get set up with our horses and meet the horseman who will walk with you through the extent of the trek until Saqsayhuaman. Departing from the ranch takes you to the ruins of Qenko. You will get a wonderful view of the ruins, but if you would like a closer inspection, then you need the tourist ticket. The horseman will mind the horses while you explore. After passing those ruins you will follow a small dirt path, alongside a road, up to the next site, Puca Pucara, which transelates to “The Red Gate”, and is called that because it was used as the controlled entrance to the city of Cusco in the days of the Incas. You will pass just by the ruins as you are on your way to Tambomachay, which was something of an Inca “bath house”, and was also used for the worship of water. Then you will begin your return , passing through a eucalyptus forest on the way. Finally, before you reach the ranch, you will pass by the famous Inca temple, Saqsayhuaman, which is where the Incas worshiped lighting. Our service ends at Saqsayhuaman so you can take as much time as you want at this extensive and most spectacular site.

What is Included:

Transport to the Ranch from SAS Office
Horse with basic equipment
"Horse Man" (non english speaking) to lead you at walking pace.

What is not Included:

Entrance fee to Tambomachay, Saqsawaman, Qenqo and Puca pucara 70 Soles (Partial Tourist Ticket -Boleto Turistico) 40 Soles with ISIC student card. OR Cusco Tourist Ticket (130 soles approx US$45, valid for 14 places included the Sacred Valley of the Incas.)
Transport return back to town ( Direct 15 .20 mimnutes walk down to town) Taxi for 10 Soles.

Additional Options:

Pick up from hotel arrange with office depending on hotel location.
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transport from end of tour back to hotel rather than walk must be organised in the office at an extra cost or you can just try to find a taxi at Saqsayhuaman which is cheaper
You can request and pay additionally for an English Speaking guide to explain the famous arquelogical sites and culture of this region . the cost for the guide if you are just one person is $30. as 2 people $20 each ie $40 as 3 persons $15 each ie $45. as 4 persons $12 each $48.

We recommend that you bring:

Small daypack
Water bottle
Camera
Sun hat/cream
Boots or Sturdy walking shoes
Pants are recommended not shorts
Rain poncho in case wether are cloudy.

Please Note

This is a Cross Country ride, which has a small segment of local road.
If you are interested in entering the ruins than it is recommended that you buy a tourist ticket (130 soles adults, 70 w/ ISIC which is valid for 10 and 16 sites or 70 soles for a partial ticket which will take you to these specific sites only, and is only valid for 1 day).
The walk from the ranch down to Cusco is appoximately 25 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Often people ask what is the recomended tip for the horseman. This is a lovely gesture but the amount suggested here of 3-8 soles is indeed only a suggestion. It depends on how many people are in the group as it is more the total we are working on. If there are 3 people in the group and each give 5 soles this is a total of 15 soles and the horseman will be happy. Some people find their "horseman"

Booking Information

HOW TO BOOK.-: 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 or full cost of the tour adding extra 5% card fee on Step 3 . (If you would like to pay your booking deposit individually, then you must book each of you separatelly.)
Please write us name and address of your hotel for your pick-up at 08:30 am.

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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

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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.

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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