Private Service info: The price of ou Imperial (private) service (depends very much on the number of people in your group (more people, less price).In this service NO other people you don't know/want will be part of your group unlike the in which you can be a part of a group of up to 16 people from different countries, ages, gender, level of fitness, etc, etc.Private service is generally recommended for families traveling with children, honeymooners, older people, group of friends, etc, etc
Last Minute Information.- If you are wanting to include an ascent of Huayna Picchu in your visit to Machu Picchu beware that there are new regulations and permits have to be bought in advance. The cost to have a Machu Picchu entrance that includes the permits to climb Huayna Picchu is $10 extra and you need to indicate yes to this in your web reservation at the time of your booking….There is a limit of only 400 permits for climbing Huayna Picchu and only 200 people are permitted to enter for each of the 2 sessions scheduled for 7am and 10 am. The guide will organize the tour of Machu Picchu around people’s climb of Huayna Picchu depending on how many in the group have permits. Please note your entrance to Machu Picchu and permit for Huayna Picchu are with your name and passport details so are non transferable and non refundable.
What are the benefits of doing a private trek?- One of the main reasons why the private option is sought after is because you do not need to worry about which dates we have departures set for or if our departures have enough space…Your only concern is whether or not there are permits available…You can choose almost any date that you want if permits are available… In addition to the convenience and flexibility in booking, the private option provides a more personal trip experience for your group. We will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel….The guide will focus all of his energy and attention on your group. You can also be more specific about the foods that you would like to be served during the trek. It is a truly wonderful experience to go on such an amazing journey with only your friends and loved ones. Ask a South Adventure Peru Tours Rep how you can arrange your own private tour.
Sacred Valley of the Incas is a unique valley of Peru offering the best starting point for many adventurous outdoor activities including trekking and hiking trip along the amazing trails through beautiful countryside during all year…Two days trekking through the Sacred Valley of the Incas and visit the mystery of the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu…The trekking in the Sacred Valley is available for people don't have enough time to book or hike the classical 2 or 4 days Inka Trail to Machu Picchu... This is the stronger reason why SOUTH ADVENTURE PERU TOURS offer treks and camping in the Sacred Valley of the Incas…After 2005 the famous Inca Trail becomes more crowded and more expensive, hikers are becoming more adventurous and exploring alternatives great trails in the Sacred Valley.
The Sacred Valley offer colorful legends, myths are still alive and much of their infrastructure such as agricultural terraces and irrigation system, archaeological sites, fortress, sold villages and towns and churches still exist today. SOUTH ADVENTURE PERU TOURS recommend to hikers lover to get outdoor and exercise their legs among spectacular mountain scenery in the Sacred Valley. The best season for trekking and hiking in the Sacred Valley is from May to December, when the trails are dry.These 2 days alternative trek through Sacred Valley combine nice trek, train journey and complete guided tour of Mystery of the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, the lost city in the Andean clouds. The tour includes over night in Aguas Calientes, the bottom town of Machu Picchu, SOUTH ADVENTURE PERU TOURS invite to make reservation prior you arrive to Peru.
Itinerary:
Day01: Cusco – Chinchero - Moray - Maras - Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes.- At 7am pick up from the hotel and travel with tour guide by private van Chincheros, this transfer takes 50 minutes approximately, from the top you will see spectacular panoramic view of Vilcanota Mountain range….First we drive to Chincheros through nice countryside, visit the archaeological site, which display a great mixture of both Inca and Colonial buildings style. Continue descending driving to Moray, this a colonial town located in middle of nature, from here we started our trekking in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The trek will be through green hills and viewing amazing landscape of the mountain in the other side of Urubamba River…Arrive to Moray agricultural laboratory, the tour guide will takes you into these circular terraces and explain their function, which were built by the Incas, were used as a seed-producing area for the principal crops of the empire, like potato and maize.Continue hiking through variety of crops grown by the local farmers we will arrive to a nice viewpoint, from where we have wonderful panoramic view of Urubamba and Ollantaytambo canyon. Lunch will be served in middle of nature; our cook will prepare our country buffet lunch.
Two more hours hiking on the trail used by locals arrive to Maras Salineras, we spend some time on the salt pans, our guide will explain you how is the process to work the salt, who they transport the salt from the mine to Maras..After visit this amazing salt pans continue descending to the bottom of the Sacred Valley, along the way down we need to be ready to appreciate some Andean birds such as hummingbirds, falcons and other type of birds...After 5 or 6 hours and around 17km of nice trekking arrive to Urubamba River and then we cross this river through hanging bridge. On the other side of the river will be waiting the van to pick up and drop us to Ollantaytambo train station. Around 4pm aboard the train to Aguas Calientes, the bottom town of Machu Picchu. If time permit OPTIONAL visit the thermal baths located next of town (US$4 for entrance). Overnight in a comfortable hotel (3 stars) Hotel LA CABAÑAwww.lacabanamachupicchu..com with private bathroom, hot shower and next day breakfast (Buffet lunch and buffet Dinner).
Day02.- Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu Guided Tour - Cusco –.-1st OPTION.. At 4:30am breakfast and begin of 2 hours climb to Machu Picchu archaeological site (2500m)...2nd OPTION…At 5am breakfast and half hour later aboard the first tourist bus to drop us to Machu Picchu main door, and to be the first visitors Inside Machu Picchu archaeological site you will have complete guided tour of this spectacular and mystical place. The guided tour include walk through the different section such as the urban sector, the agriculture sector, and the religions zone was used by the Inca Culture. According with the time and your feeling you can coordinating with the tour guide climb to Huayna Picchu (Young Mountain) this climbing take around 1 hour to get the summit from where you can have the best panoramic view for photos of all Machu Picchu and of deep green canyon surrounding the sacred Inca City. At according time descend to Machu Picchu and then free time to explorer on your own. At mentioned time aboard a tourist bus to descend to Aguas Calientes town. Lunch will be in the town of Aguas Calientes and around 4pm we will aboard the backpacker train to Ollantaytambo (Sacred Valley) and from here we take a private van to drop us to the hotel in Cusco about 8:30 PM. (B - L)
Optional.- After complete guide tour of Machu Picchu, you can desire to ascend to Huaynapichu at 7am or 10am. Another new option for climbers is the Machu Picchu Mountain, this is another highest mountain from you can have a better view of Machu Picchu ruins and Waynapichu. South Adventure Peru Tours recommend ascending to Machu Picchu Mountain and skipping the Wayna Picchu Mountain but since the 20th of July, 2011 the entrance has been limited to 4000 per day and everybody will have to pay another entrance cost which is S/25 per person and must be booked in advance!!
Stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes town Stay an extra night at Aguas Calientes? Yes, if you want to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes after the trek this can easily be arranged. We will purchase your train ticket to return to Cusco the following day. You need to let us know at the time of making the trek reservation so we can reserve your train tickets in advance. Obviously if you stay an extra night then you will have to pay for your accommodation which is US$ 70 per person at HOTEL LA CABAÑA the hotel is rated as 3stars with private bath and hot shower and next day breakfast)
Our PRIVATE Service Includes:
- English-Speaking tour guide starting and ending in Cusco during the 2 Days.
- Private van Cusco to Chinchero and Ollantaytambo (day 1)
- Entrance fee to every archaeological site according the program along the Sacred Valley.
- Backpacker train tickets ( Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Cusco ) upgrade to LUXURY VISTADOME US$85
- 01 Night lodging in Aguas Calientes at HOTEL LA CABAÑA 3***, the room includes private bath, hot shower
- Tourist bus from Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Aguas Calientes
- 01 Buffet Lunch in the mountain or in any restaurant of Urubamba ( depends of weather conditions )
- 01 Buffet Dinner in Aguas Calientes
- 01 Special Box Lunch to take to Machu Picchu on Day 02.
- Transfer by van from Poroy to Cusco
- Food and lodging for our camp staff
- Tour price includes government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
- Personal porter to carry your backpack during the trekking on the first day ( Private VIP service Only )
- Bottle of oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our cam staff (Private VIP Service only)
- Food and accommodation for our camp staff (guide and driver)
- Trekking tour price includes government sales tax ( 19% as know IGV )
Our PRIVATE Service NOT Included:
- Optional entrance to the hot springs in Aguas Calientes ($4 USD)
- Towel can be hired for $2 USD at the hot spring - Aguas Calientes
- Alcoholic drinks & Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Personal porter to help you to carry your item cost $45 USD per day
What you need to bring / Carry
- Backpack 45Lt (Day backpack) & Rain jacket or poncho (December - April)
- Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
- One complete change of clothing & Sweater and jacket (something warm)
- Bottle of water during the trekking time &Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream) & Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Swimsuit (if you plan to hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek)
- You also need to bring your original passport to aboard the train and enter to Machu Picchu
- Walking sticks or poles (rubber covers required in order to walk inside Machu Picchu).
Sacred Valley Weather.- Dry season (April - November) // Day temperature 20ºC/25ºC // Night temperature -1ºC/7ºC Wet season (December - March) // Day temperature 17ºC/22ºC // Night temperature 4ºC/10ºC
nal belongings (it is necessary to hire an extra porter for whole trip, 9 Kilos is US$ 50 and 18 Kilos US$100) Children 9 to13 can have a $40.00 discount (need to scan and email passports)…Children UNDER 6 OR 7 younger can have an extra $80.00 discount!
2 Day PRIVATE trekking TO Maras Moray & Machu Picchu price for 2011:
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