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

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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$ 990.00 p/person

(Based on Double / Triple accommodation)

Please Note

Rates in USD$ and per person.
2-3 person US$ 990.00 p/person
4-8 person US$ 880.00 p/person

Overview

Distance: 55 km
Duration: 4 Days
When to go: Best from April to November
Altitude : 2,200 masl to 3,100 masl
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Modality: Trekking, scenic and Cultural, Archaeological
Location: Mountain range Vilcabamba - Cusco
Day Temperature: 15 ºC to 25 ºC / Night temperature : 1ºC to 4ºC
Remark : 1- 2 day acclimatization required

Choquequirao Trail 4Day/3Night hike. Daily Departures!.

Last Minute Information

CHOQUEQUIRAO TRAIL 4 Day/ 3 Night TREK -OFF THE BEATEN TRACK.
-The Other Machu Picchu (This trek is offered for fit and experienced hikers.)
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DAILY DEPARTURES !!! 2 people minimum required. Or gather a group of friends and build up your own group and then you can select your preferred departure date.
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BEST TIME to HIKE.- From April 1 st to end of December. (Dry season). Also you can add to this Tour our Amazing 2 Day Tour to Machu Picchu with a night in Aguas Calientes town. If you are looking for a... Off the beaten Track... this is a great one. Small Group Trekking Tours. Nature and Adventure.
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ADVENTAGES.- Not so crowded as other hikes around Cusco, you carry a small day pack, mules are provided to carry equipment and your belongings, amazing Inca sites located at the high jungle, impressive views of Apurimac Canyon.
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HOW TO BOOK and CONFIRM your TOUR.- Choose on the Calendar in this page the date of your preference (Leaving Date): Fill in out with your personal details and complete details of other participants in your group in Travelling with: once you have finalized you will receive a Reservation Code (Purchase number) to pay a booking deposit of US$ 200.00 per person.

Special Offer

BOOK a Tour with SAS Travel and GET a 15% DISCOUNT in our MARQUESES BOUTIQUE Hotel in Suite, Deluxe or Standard rooms plus a FREE pick up from airport at your arrival to Cusco. OR a FREE Sacred Valley tour to see Pisac, Yucay, Urubamba, Ollantatambo and Chincheros. (70 Soles Entrance fee to the ruins and lunch are not included.) Payment of accommodation is required in $ USD cash or Soles cash directly in Reception. To reserve please contact Miguel at: [email protected] but you must also indicate your tour reservation code with SAS Travel
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Find more information here: www.hotelmarqueses.com “Charming and Amazing Hotel, Great Location one block near centre, Wonderful Staff and Excellent three star Hotel”. © 2023 TripAdvisor LLC

CHOQUEQUIRAO 4Day/3Nigh - Daily Departures Min 2 person.
CUSCO TARAWASI - CACHORA - CHOQUEQUIRAW - HUANIPACA – CUSCO
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DESCRIPCION:
Trek and exploration of the Archaeological Complex of Choquequirao. The trekking start from the village of Cachora near Curawasi and returning though Huanipaca valley, village of Tambobamba. With a plenty of time to explore this mysterious ruins of Choquequirao. ( Total distance of Km. 50 ).

Choquequirao means "Cradle of Gold" in Quechua Inca´s language, although this is probably not its original name. It is another "Lost City of the Incas" rediscovered officially late in 20th century located high on a ridge spur almost 1750mts above the raging glacier-fed Apurimac River and surrounded by towering Salkantay and Humantay snow-capped peaks. Choquequirao was build during the last days of the Inca empire in the government of the Inca Pachacutec 1490, by Tupac Inca Yapanqui, and probably after the Spanish invasion in 1532. Almost 40 years the Inca's held stand against the spanish conquerors (between 1536 - 1572). The construction of the different levels of temples, palaces, canals and aqueducts is really fantastic. "Choquequirao is the city which demonstrates the inspiring example of an elite Inca ceremonial center. A city dedicated to worship the “Pachamama” the andean mother earth “the Apus” mountain gods and divinities, the river and the elements of nature." Choquequirao finally burned down and left deserted. This happened probably after the execution of the last Inca, Tupac Amaru I in 1572. By this occasion, the plaster covering the walls, carbonized and disappeared for the most part. At the east side of the complex more then 110 terraces with houses and squares are being revealed. At the west side another 170 terraces are hidden and covered by the forest, in some of these terraces can be seen now an amazing in straight line white color llamas in symetrical order, Until now only 25% is put to overdraft and conserved. With this Choquequirao is the largest Inca-town of the continent and much larger then Macchu Pichu. For the first time in 1710 they mentioned the existence of Choquequirao. The first drawings of the structure of the ruins were made about 1836 by the Frenchmen Léonce Angrand and them by Eugine Sartigues. Only in 1986 there was made a structured plan of Roberto Samanez and Julinho Zapata for the restoration and conservation of Choquequirao. In 1993 the archeologists Percy Paz and Eulogio Auca brought Choquequirao under the Copesco Plan. Choquequirao in short time, has become a primary sightseeing in Perú.
A Machu Picchu without the crowds, without the vendors, without the long lines of buses snaking through the Peruvian countryside exists- and it’s called Choquequirao. By ETHAN TODRAS-WHITEHILL

Program Itinerary

Day 1: CUSCO - CACHORA – PLAYA ROSALINA

Early departure from Cusco at 05:00 am 4 horas journey to Cachora, stop in Saywite for breakfast beautiful views of Curahuasi Valley, spectacular views of the snow-capped mountain of Salkantay and the Vilcabamba range of mountains. Here our walk would begin, the first section it is a gentle down and up until our spot for lunch, after lunch and enough resting time, we will walk downhill for 3 hours from 3000m to 1500 m to Chiquisca sector. Here it will be our rest place for some minutes. Then we will walk for 40 mimutes more to arrive at Rosalinas Playa near the Apurimac River ( 1500 m ), it will be before sunset so you can enjoy a nice vistas at this place. First camping also here you can taste “cambric” a local cognac made from sugar cane. (km 19)

Meals: B L D

Accommodation: Camping 2 people per tents

Day 2: PLAYA ROSALINAS, MARAMPATA, CHOQUEQUIRAO

After an early breakfast we cross a typical holding bridge and start a gentle 3-4 hours gradually climbing of 1,400 meters from a shores of Apurimac river to Marampata village (2900m) where you will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape of this valley, and also would observe the famous Apurimac river, here we have a stop for lunch. Once we end this valley we will be able to see for the first time, the archaeological complex of Choquequirao,after lunch we will have an easy walk for 2 hours to Choquequirao ruins ( 2,780m) en route you will see a variety of nice plants and flowers.

In this area will visit the farming terraces of Paqchayoc and the house of the waterfall, then we will return to our camping set near Choquequirao.

Meals: B L D

Accommodation: Camping 2 people per tents

Day 3: CHOQUEQUIRAO ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX

Today we will complete our exploration of the best features of Choquequirao we will go to visit and explore with our tour guide and able to learn and admire this famous inca constructions, the stone altar called Ushnu which was used by priests to offer open ceremonies to the apus, the sun, the moon,the starts and the Pachamama “mother nature”, buildings in a very fine Inca style and the mysterious llamas designs constructed in the walls of the terraces with white stones, with luck at this point we can see a magestic flying of a condor around this sacred geografy. Camp in Choquequirao.

Meals: B L D

Accommodation: Camping 2 people per tents

Day 4: CHOQUEQUIRAO, SAN IGNACIO, TAMBOBAMBA

After our early breakfast, we start an easy downhill walk for 3-4 hours approx until we get to the Apurimac river then to Playa San Ignacio there another bridge to cross, 40 minutes to Hacienda San Ignacio, stop for our lunch, time to rest and perhaps a sleep, in the afternoon last 2-3 hours to walk to the pintoresque village of Tambobamba where our car will be waiting for us to return to Cusco, arriving at 8-9pm approximately. End of a great and unforgettable trek.

Meals: B L

What is Included:

Private Transport to the trailhead Cachora and Return to Cusco
Experienced English / Spanish speaking guide
Cook and assistant, porter or herders plus mules to transport the equipment and food.
Full board meals on the trail
3 Meals daily , Tea time every afternoon.
New Igloo tents ( 2 person per tent spacious and confortable )
Dining tent , Kitchen tent
6 Kg porterage service per person.
Entrance fees to the archaeological Park of Choquequirao.

What is not Included:

Sleeping Bags Down US$20 for 3 nights,
Trekking poles a pair $20
Snacks, dried fruits, raisins, energy cereal bars, chocolates.
Back pack to hire $15
Optional Tips for the crew
guides Cook and arrieros ( horse helders).

We recommend that you bring:

Change of clothes for the whole period of the trek & a daypack.
SAS provides a duffle bag to transport your belongings ( 6 Kg each)
Original passport and (ISIC student card if applicable)
A daypack to carry your belongings (camera, water, snacks)
Warm sleeping bag Minus 2ºC
Lighter style trekking boots with good ankle support
Trekking poles
Warm clothes,layers for variable temperature especially at night
T-shirts and trekking pants that zipoff to short pants for comfort
Flash light, head torch and extra batteries
Camera and extra batteries, - Binoculars
Wear a hat with a broad visor to keep the sun off your face
Sunscreen, and sunglasses
Personal medical kit, insect repellent
Rain Gear: a good rain jacket, rain poncho
Toiletries, toilet paper, small towel
2 litre water bottle, disposable plastic bottles are forbidden in Machupicchu site
Bathing suits for hot springs
Extra money for drinks, tips in soles (porters, cooks, guides.
Emergency money at least 200-350 extra soles.(USD$ 120)

Booking Information

SEE our Confirmed Open departures. Select the month and date and Click on the Calendar the Departure Date (Leaving Date) of your preference. Then fill out with your personal details and details of your group. (If you are travelling as a couple, or with more persons you must book and pay with one reservation Code.) But please complete details of your companion on lines below: Travelling with: (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 your deposit online on Step 3 (pay for 2 or more person in your group with ONE reservation code, so we can guarantee all your permits, tickets for Machupicchu, train tickets and tour all together in a same group.)
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BOOKING DEPOSIT REQUIRED.- USD$ 200 per person.
1.- Pay on Step 3 a booking deposit 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%).
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FINAL PAYMENT: We require a full payment of your tour 1 month before the date of your tour departure using any of the payment options above OR Transfer with Western Union/Money Gram OR pay in our office in Cusco in USD$ cash 5-3 days before of the date of your tour departure.(You must provide your Visa or MC details as a guarantee so your trip will be totally confirmed.)

Terms & Conditions

8.- CANCELATIONS by CLIENT: Should the client wish to cancel, cancellation charges will be imposed. These are calculated from the day written notification is received by SAS Travel. The charges are shown below:
a.- Cancelation of tour once you have received a confirmation of tour incurs a loss of the booking deposit US$200.00 per person (non-refundable deposit.)
b.- Cancelation of tour 60 days before the date of tour departure incurs a loss of 60% of total tour cost
c.- Cancelation of tour 59 to 30 days before the date of tour departure incurs a loss of 80% of total tour cost
d.- Cancelation of tour 29 days before the date of tour departure incurs a loss of 90% of total tour cost.

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

Office: Calle Garcilaso 270 (near Marqueses Hotel) CUSCO

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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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