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CLASSIC INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS
ONE OF THE WORLD’S TEN BEST HIKES

The Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu is known as one of the world’s ten best hikes, the Inca
Trail is unparalleled for its ecological diversity and wealth of archaeological treasures.
The Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary covers 32,952 acres and it is home to a network
of Inca highways, scores of archaeological sites, 10 ecological zones (from glacial peaks to
tropical forests), over 450 species of birds and 200 species of orchids, as well as the
legendary city of Machu Picchu. See our classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu Availability for
2017.
 ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Camping, Nature exploration, History, Lots of fun

 Watch our classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu video,
 Browse our classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu Pictures
 ITINERARY
 INCLUSIONS
WHAT IS INCLUDED
 Transfer from the airport to your hotel (Cusco only), please send us your flight
information.
 Briefing at our office; It will be done the night before at 6.00pm
 Pick up at your hotel to begin your trek
 Private transport from Cusco to Piscacucho (starting the trek)
 Extra porter for your belongings, it means you will need only a day backpack to carry
what you will need during day!
 4 season Eureka Timberline Tents, (Large & Comfortable) please see equipment
 Thick Comfortable Foam Mattresses
 Professional English speaking guides experienced in the mountains & knowledgeable of
Inca History
 Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian diets or other dietary needs upon
prior request)
 First-aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
 Porter to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
 Hot water for washing purposes
 Boiled water to fill in your bottles
 Expedition Tourist Train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and private transport to
Cusco
 Admission Permit to the Classic Inca trail & Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex
 Private Toilet Tent With a Seat on the Toilet – Only For Our Group
 2 Hour Guided tour in Machu Picchu
 Bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes
 Dining and cooking tents with tables and chairs
 Chef and cooking equipment
 Pillow
 Rain Ponchos
 Taxes (18%)
 Afternoon Tea time
 Day pack rain covers
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
 Wayna Picchu: US $75 and Machu Picchu Mountain US$70 – will need to be booked
way in advance, if you would like to add an extra hike. Please let us know at the time of
booking.
 First breakfast and Last lunch – We will stop at Ollantaytambo for the first breakfast and
have the last lunch at Aguas Calientes after the tour of Machu Picchu.
 VISTADOME Train to Cusco instead of Expedition Train -This train runs from Aguas
Calientes to Cusco (Poroy) and it will cost you US$57 per person extra.
 Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters of SAM TRAVEL PERU
EXTRAS
 Sleeping Bag – US$20 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
 Air Mattress – US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
 Walking Poles – US$15 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
 Personal tent: US $30 – (Please request when you book your Trek)
 Additional Night in Aguas Calientes – From US $60 (depending on availability)
 Vistadome Train Upgrade – US$57 per person (For the return to Cusco)
 Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$75 per person (Please request when you book your
Trek)
 Machu Picchu Mountain – US$70 per person (Please request when you book your
Trek)
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 PRICE & AVAILABILITY
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY FOR CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU

The Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu is available on any date that is best suited to you as
long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers
COST OF TREK – US $643 per person
***Personal Porter Included In the Price!
***We provide large Eureka 4 man tents for each 2 trekkers.
DISCOUNTS
 Under 18 years old: US$30 Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of
booking.
booking.
EXTRAS
 Personal tent: US $30 – (For single travelers only)
 Vistadome Train Upgrade – US$57 per person (For the return to Cusco at 4:43pm)
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ADDED VALUE WITH SAM TRAVEL PERU
 EXTRA PORTER: you will receive a small duffle bag at your trek briefing held the
evening before you start the trek to pack your clothes and sleeping bag for 3-4 days.
Your team of porters will carry these bags together with the food and equipment for the
trail.
 HOT SHOWER – only at the 3rd campsite (Wiñaywayna).
 BOILED WATER – for drinking included along the Inca Trail.
 PLASTIC RAIN PONCHO made by SAM Travel Peru is included.
 SMALL GROUPS – average group 4 to 6 with a maximum of 8 hikers.
 FLUENT ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE.
 DUFFLE BAG – for your belongings.
IF THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL SOLD OUT

FOR YOUR DESIRED DATES?
If permits are sold out for the Classic Inca Trail on your preferred date,” don’t get
stressed out,” you have so many options that will still allow you to trek and enjoy the Andes
on the way to MACHU PICCHU. Alternative treks are just as beautiful as the Inca
Trail. They are less crowded because we take you OFF the beaten track” in the Andes and
we make sure you don’t miss anything on your trek to MACHU PICCHU.
***Sam Travel Peru Requires only a 2 participant minimum for our departures! “You can
Chose any day that is best for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 trekkers.”
***If you are a single traveller and are flexible with your start date, we will make sure you
have a group to travel with and you won’t miss out on any of the fun.
ALTERNATIVE TREK OPTIONS:
 LARES TREK 4D/3N

 SALKANTAY TREK 5D/4N
 HUCHUY QOSQO 3D/2N
 CHOQUEKIRAW TREK 8D/7N or 4D/3N
 AUSANGATE RAINBOW TREK 6D/5N or 4D/3N
Important Note: We will buy your Inca Trail trek permit using the names and passport
numbers that you send us with your trek booking application (they must to complete and
accurate)
You must bring the same passport with you to Cusco and take it with you on the Inca
Trail.
Very Important Note: If the name or number on your passport does not match the name
and number on the trek permit, the government authorities will not allow you to start the trek
and you will not be entitled to a refund.
RENEWAL OR CHANGE OF NAME ON PASSPORT
If you plan to renew or change your name on your passport between making your trek
booking and starting your trek, you can book your trek or tour with your current passport
number or name, but you mustsend us a copy of your old passport and a copy of your new
passport when you have them. We can then make the change with the government before you
arrive. The extra cost to do the change is US$25 per person. (This will cover the change in
number or name for your Inca Trail Permit, Machu Picchu Entrance, and Train.)
If you do not advise us of the change or do not want to pay the fee, bring the original of
both passports (the old and new one). You can enter Peru with your new passport but you
must show the government authorities your old passport in order to enter the Inca Trial, Machu
Picchu or Train. “If you cannot do so, you will not be allowed to start your trek by the
government officials. All names and numbers must match!!

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 WHY SAM
WHY CHOOSE SAM TRAVEL

SAM Travel Peru is your best choice if you truly want to enjoy your trek in Peru, especially
in the Cusco Region. We are specialists in creating unique trekking routes, with our
customized treks to Machu Picchu which other tour operators are not offering. We have
numerous Classic Inca Trail options of 1 to 7 days and other Alternative treks to Machu
Picchu! What that means for our clients is lots of unique options to choose from, more
enjoyable and exciting treks, personalized service, and small groups averaging 4 to 6
trekkers and with a maximum of 8 trekkers.
Our high quality service is not about quantity, nor is it about cheap prices and large
groups…. We have a fair-price while providing the best possible service and personalized
attention in small groups, and providing the best trekking experience through our unique
trekking paths. All you have to do is to immerse yourself in the stunning landscape around you
and simply feel the magic of Mother Nature (Pachamama) and the Andes. We carry your gear,
prepare your meals, set up your tents, avoid crowded campsites, and take care of all your
requirements and details so you can relax and enjoy your trek or tour.
All Treks are only operated by SAM Travel Peru: The Company is owned and operated
by Saul Alvarez Montalvo a native of Cusco, Peru and experienced guide himself. He is
passionate about providing people the best quality service possible. What that means for you is
that all our treks and tours are strictly and only operated by SAM TRAVEL PERU with our
professional staff. SAM Travel Peru will never pass you onto another company; we will work
with you until we get it right…. All the departures are 100% guaranteed – If you are booked
and have made your deposit. ! You are going!
SAM Travel Peru also knows how important it is to trust in a reliable honest operator to
create your adventure of a lifetime while in Peru. Check out our reviews and certificates of
excellence on, TRIPADVISOR for yourself! Also we are highly recommended on Conde Nast
Travelers, Lonely Planet and by many blogs like: Salkantay/Inka Trail ! July 14th to 20th
2016 Trek de Lares 4 hours, “It’s the journey, not the destination…”, Lares Pass – Day
3, Trekking in the Sacred Valley, Alli and Ellie hike to Machu Picchu
SMALL GROUPS
In an effort to provide a more personalized service to our passengers, we in SAM Travel Peru
have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart from other
companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES FOR CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU
I am very proud of my guides! Highly professional, speaking in fluent English and very
knowledgeable. Passionate for the Inca heritage/ history, dedicated to a steady personal
development and learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognized theories about
the Inca Andean culture. Fun loving, great sportsmen and well educated some having a
degree in Archaeology, Botany, History or Anthropology. Others are great entertainers and the
best “Salsa Dancers” on this side of Machu Picchu.
HOT SHOWER AT THE THIRD CAMPSITE OF THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU
PICCHU:
What a luxury to take a hot shower after 3 days of long hiking at Wiñaywayna the third camp
site on the Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu! Then enjoy the guided tour of this beautiful Inca
City of Wiñawayna afterwards taking time to explore on your own later. For SAM Travel Peru
little things make a big difference.
OUR EQUIPMENT
Our team (Guides, Cooks, Porters, Cowboys) and Our equipment are what really makes
SAM Travel Peru stand out from all of our competitors…. For all our adventurous hikes
we include the following items:
 OUR TENTS: Enjoy a good night sleep in our 4 season EUREKA Timberline

tents. All our tents are 4 man tents, ONLY 2 will sleep in them, leaving lots of
room to spread out comfortably and store your duffel bags. They also include a
little vestibule in front, giving you some extra outdoor space to leave your boots and
walking sticks so you don’t have to bring in dirt.
 OUR THICK FOAM MATTS: They are included to separate and insulate you from the
ground. Additional AIR MATTRESSES can be rented for US$20.
 OUR KITCHEN & DINING TENTS: The dining tent is used as our meeting room at
meal times. This is a great time to sit back relax and catch up for a chat.
 OUR TABLES & CHAIRS: The interior of the dining room includes tables and chairs
with two doors on each side, adapting to the day’s weather.
 DUFFLE BAGS: Will be provided at briefing time the night before the trek.
 MORE: Pillows, backpack, rain covers, survivor t-shirts, hot shower and bio chemical
toilet are all provided on the trek.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
SAM Travel Peru has always believed that we should “give back” to the communities we pass
through on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment in responsible tourism, we socially
support and employee from these communities.
Please click on social projects for more information about what we do.
SAM Travel Peru is proud to be able to support these beautiful people, not only in hiring them
for work but to bring things back to grassroots, to share in their home and families. This makes
us happy to have a holistic approach with our highland employees and their families!
A beautiful reflection of our attitude in everything we do, is that we wish to make life richer
and more meaningful for all involved.

IMPORTANT INFOIMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU

PICCHU
“Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your
questions about our services and the trek to Machu Picchu”
WELCOME TO CUSCO
You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you inform us
of your full flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek. Look out for our representative
holding an orange board SAM Travel Peru at the arrival terminal. You must exit the terminal in
order to find our representative (they cannot enter inside) It can be done on any date that is best
suited to you!
THE BRIEFING FOR THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU:
It will take place the night before the trekking departure at 6pm in our office which is located at
Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor), we are next to SUBWAY restaurant.
CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE:
Of course! During the Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu your main luggage can be store at our
office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
FIRST, to book your Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form
by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group).
We cannot purchase the Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu permit without the following
information:
 Personal information (your full name, exactly as on your passport):

 Gender
 Passport number
 D.OB. (dd / mm / yyyy)
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a permit for the
Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu. You can make you deposit by clicking on
the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top of our home page, or you can click on
the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment of your choice,
either VISA or PAYPAL.
WHAT ABOUT THE BALANCE?
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian
soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw
money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service
charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to
log into your PAYPAL account using our email address of samtravelperu@gmail.com.
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR THE STUDENT DISCOUNT?
1. According to Peruvian Law you must be under 18 years of age at the time of your trek,
tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example if
you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not
qualify for a student discount.
2. All students from 12 to 17 years, the discount is $40.
3. For children from the age of 2 to 12 the discount is $60.
4. For children from the age of 0 to 2 are free.
5. All students must provide a copy of their passport at the time of their booking to get the
student discount.
6. Send us a copy at info@samtravelperu.com
MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?
Unfortunately the answer is “No”. Once the tickets have been bought the government does
not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after the ticket has been bought.
Tickets are also not transferable nor refundable.
*** If you cancel your Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu Trek, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON CLASSIC THE INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
Yes for sure! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same
passport number you sent to us to book your classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu permit. The
rangers will check every day and when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also
check your passport before allowing you to board the train. In case you are renewing your
passport, go ahead and send us your old number to secure your permit, and we can change it
when you get your new passport number…if so, please send the new passport number as soon
as possible.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN CLASSIC THE INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
First I would say that the weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee. BUT you will
have many different varieties of weather as you pass through the numerous microclimates and
will depend on the location. We highly recommend you to bring some warm clothes and good
rain gear in your day backpack.
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS ON THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
In general if you have regular exercise and spend a couple of days in Cusco, or in the Sacred
Valley for acclimatisation to the altitude, you may be fine.
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF
NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness. See our detailed information
about Altitude Sickness under FAQS.
We offer the Cusco City Tour or Sacred Valley Tour that you can book while you are
acclimatizing. Check out our Day Tours on our Home Page.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE PER GROUP ON THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU
PICCHU?
The maximum group size is 8 persons. Usually our groups are between 2-6 persons. Sam
Travel Peru specializes in SMALL and PRIVATE groups and provides personalized service
HOW MANY COOKS/PORTERS FOR THE GROUP?
You will have 1 cook per group. The number of porters depends of the size of the group. For a
group of 2 trekkers, there will have 4 porters, 4 trekkers will have 6 porters, 6 trekkers will have
9 porters, 8 trekkers will have 12 porters.
DUFFEL BAG AND SMALL BACK PACK
The evening before you start your Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu trek, you will be given
a SMALL DUFFLE BAG to pack your clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is
up to 7kg/15lbs. Your team of porters will carry your duffle bag for you, together with the food
and camping gear. It’s important to be aware that you will not have access to your items in the
duffle bag until the end of each day, as the porters will always be ahead of the group. During the
Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu, you need a day backpack big enough to carry your personal
belongings such as a warm jacket, a rain jacket, your camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc.
Usually a 30 to 50 litre backpack is sufficient.
IS THE TREK DIFFICULT, DO I NEED TO BE FIT?
The Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu is a 42km (24.4 mile) hike through the Andes in the Cusco
region. The maximum altitude reached is 4,217m/13,907ft. On the second day of the trek we
climb two mountains. The Trail is a fairly difficult trek and you should be well prepared and
healthy prior to starting it. You have to be moderately fit and take regular exercise.
In preparation: try walking 15kms in a day or go to the fitness club in the months leading up to
the trek. It is also important to be well acclimatised to the altitude. Try to spend at least 2 or 3
days in Cusco (3350m/11,047ft) prior to starting the Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu.
ARE THERE TOILETS ON THE CLASSIC TRAIL TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
It has been highlighted by most of our clients, especially by the female ones who want a private,
clean and sanitary toilet!! SAM Travel Peru toilet facilities have an individual tent and a
“camping toilet with a seat.” Check out the picture, which illustrates how we set up our camping
toilet on the trek by using this link: picture of toilet tent. Our toilet is always set up a comfortable
distance from our campsite. At night if you need to use the toilet it is readily accessible and
clean, unlike the dirty facilities supplied by the government.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH THE TRAIL?
In the scenario that you are unable to finish the Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu due to a health
reasons, Sam Travel Peru will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We
always carry oxygen on the trek for any respiratory problems. In extreme cases, a helicopter
pick up can be arranged at your own expense. (Travel insurance required). There are no
refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the Classic Inca Trail Machu
Picchu.
Generally those who have to be assisted off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they
recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by trekker) and visit
Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your
trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or
Urubamba, we will drop you there too!
If you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before the trek, we wil pick you up there.
AT WHAT TIME IS THE TRAIN’S DEPARTURE?
It will depends on the train availability but the idea is to give you as much time as possible in
Machu Picchu and enjoy the amazing views on the way back to Cusco from the train. Therefore
you will take the train at 4:22pm. With this train schedule, you will have more than 9 hours to
enjoy Machu Picchu
VISTADOME TRAIN UPGRADE; HOW MUCH IS IT?
For sure you may upgrade to Vistadome train which has slightly nicer seats, panoramic
windows and ceiling. You will be offered some snacks and a dance show will take place on
board. The price is US$57 per person which includes the transfer from Poroy (Cusco) train
station to your hotel in Cusco. It is 2 hours by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and
then another 2 hours from Ollantaytambo to Cusco by bus. If you upgrade to the Vistadome
Train, the trip from Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco), takes 3.5 hours, and then 25mins by taxi
to your hotel. Usually our clients are back at their hotel by 8pm. If you plan to take the bus to
Puno on the same night, that is totally possible.
TIPPING
If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While
it may not be customary to you, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you
during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry
across many SAM Travel Peru destinations. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you
feel, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is
not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
ARE YOU SUSTAINABLE?
Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator in that we incorporate the
universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities
respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our staff to know,
understand and respect the local places and it´s people.
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 PACKING CHECK LIST
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
 Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
 Valid, GREEN ISIC card (if you booked as a student
 Good daypack (the smaller, the better)
 Water storage: 2-3 litre Camelbaks are encouraged.
 Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
 Sleeping bag (can be rented from SAM Travel)
 Headlamp: essential
 Toiletpaper
WHAT TO PUT IN THE DUFFLE BAG FOR THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU 4
DAYS?
As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffle bag at your briefing
and INCLUDE an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds including your 2.5kg
sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing.
 2 t-shirts
 2 hiking pants at least
 4 sets of undergarments
 3 sets of hiking socks
 Couple Fleece/ Thermals
 Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º Celcious.
 Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
 Comfortable shoes for camp
 Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
 Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
 Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
 Large plastic bags will be provided at the office — Please ask for them.
 Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us for US$20.
TOILETRIES
 Face moisturizer
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
 Toothbrush and paste
 Personal medications
 First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
WHAT TO PUT IN THE DAY BACKPACK FOR THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL MACHU
PICCHU?
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40Litres for hiking in the day. A big backpack will
not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at
camp.
 Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you
with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
 Coca leaves.
 Rain plastic poncho (provided by SAM)
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
 Extra Money for Souvenirs, Drinks & Tips
 Value things
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4 DAYS INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU – PRIVATE SERVICE
4 DAY INCA TRAIL IS KNOWN AS ONE OF THE 10 BEST TREKS
Known as one of the world’s ten best hikes, the Inca Trail is unparalleled for its ecological
diversity and wealth of archaeological treasures. The Machu Picchu Historical
Sanctuary covers 32,952 hectares and it is home to a network of Inca highways, scores of
archaeological sites, 10 ecological zones (from glacial peaks to tropical forests), over 450
species of birds and 200 species of orchids, as well as the legendary city of Machu Picchu.
See our Inca Trail availability 2017
 ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Camping, Nature exploration, History, Lot´s of fun!!

 FAQs: Our equipment, Our food Our live Inca Trail video, Inca Trail Pictures
REASONS TO BOOK A PRIVATE GROUP SERVICE

Private groups are great for persons that want to spend personal time only with a loved
one(s), such as newlyweds, spouses, friends or family. They offer personalized
service and lots of attention from the trek staff. Private groups are also great for those hikers
of a more mature age. The trek pace and rest times can be adapted to the needs of the
trekkers as needed and you do not have to worry about keeping up with the younger more
athletic trekkers. Of course, there is a certain amount of distance that must be covered
daily.
ITINERARY
Day 1: CUSCO – 82kms – WAYLLABAMBA – AYAPATA
Day 1: CUSCO – 82kms – WAYLLABAMBA – AYAPATA
Today begins your adventure of a lifetime, the Classic Inca Trial. We will pick you up from your
hotel in our private van very early in the morning at 4:30am. From there we travel to
Piskacucho, which is called kilometer 82, where the Classic Inca Trail begins. On the way, we
stop for breakfast in Ollantaytambo at 6:30-7am to load up on energy for our start of the trail.
(Breakfast is not included)
Upon arrival at kilometer 82 at 8:30am, we will have some time to organize ourselves, use of the
restrooms, apply sunscreen, insect repellent, etc. At the Inca Trail first control point be ready to
show your entrance tickets, passports and (if paying a student rate) your student card.
At the start of the trail (2720m/8923ft) we cross the Vilcanota River and follow its route to the
right. The first day is relatively easy, a warm-up along the Inca flat terrain. There are great
views of the Incan Fortress (‘Huillca Raccay’), the vast and incredible Inca site of Llactapata,
(officially called ‘Patallacta’), the Urubamba mountain range that divides the jungle, the Andes
Mountains, and the beautiful snow-capped peak of ‘W’akay Willca’ (5860m/19225ft) known in
books as Veronica. .
Our first campsite (Ayapata) is an hour and a half up to the small village of Wayllabamba
(3000m/9842ft) in the temperate green valley of the same name. Temperatures at night are
around 5ºC depending on the month.
During the day, we will enjoy spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains Veronica,
(5,860m/19,337ft), the lush green valley around us and a myriad of flora and fauna.
 Meals: Lunch, snacks, afternoon tea and dinner.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities.
 Distance: 12kms/7.5mls (6 hours more or less of hiking)
 Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.
Day 2: AYAPATA – PASS – PAQAYMAYU – CHAQUICOCCHA

After waking up at 5 to 5:30am and enjoying a hot breakfast, we start a steep ascent towards
the highest pass, Abra de Warrmihuañusca or ‘Dead Woman’s Pass’ at 4200m/13779ft. On this
day, you will feel a real sense of achievement upon reaching the top! After a well-deserved rest,
we begin the descent to where we stop for lunch, which is located at Pacaymayu
(3550m/11646ft).
On our way up to the pass, we will be able to see an array of hummingbirds and a combination
of other species of bird life. There will be plenty of time to appreciate the incredible variety of
native plants and the ´Polylepis´ or Q’ueuña trees which grow in the astonishing cloud forest
located at 3650m/11972ft!
After lunch, begins the second two-hour steep climb to Runkuraqay pass (almost
4000m/13,123ft). We arrive at our campsite by 5 pm. Temperatures at this campsite are around
4ºC during the night.
 Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, afternoon tea and Dinner.

 Distance: 16kms/10mls (9 hours more or less of hiking time)
 Difficulty: Moderate/challenge.
Day 3: CHAQ’ICOCHA – PUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAY WAYNA

This is the most impressive day so far; keep this in mind as you ascend on day three! We wake
up for breakfast at 6am and start the day with a gentle climb to visit the archaeological site of
‘Phuyupatamarca’ (meaning ‘Town in the Clouds’). Here we reach the third highest point on the
Inca trail (3680m/). The views of the mountains, canyons and surrounding areas are
spectacular!
The Inca site of ‘Phuyupatamarca’, is located a few minutes’ walk from the third pass. After
visiting this site, we continue walking down 3000 stairs through the cloud forest to the
impressive agricultural Incan site of ‘Intipata. After taking some time to visit this site, we
continue until we arrive at our third campsite Wiñay Wayna. (2680m/8792ft). Today, we will only
walk about 4 to 5 hours. We arrive at camp by lunchtime! Temperatures during the night are
about 12º C
A short walk from our campsite is the famous Incan site of ‘Wiñay Wayna’ (‘Forever Young’).
Even if you are feeling tired after your day’s trek, it´s a moment you cannot miss, the most
impressive site on the Inca trail.
 Meals: Breakfast, water, lunch, snacks, afternoon tea and dinner.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities and hot showers.
 Distance: 10kms/6.2mls (5 hours more or less of hiking)
 Difficulty: Moderate.
Day 4: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

At around 4:00am it´s time to wake up, have breakfast and start day 4 on the Inca trail to get to
Machu Picchu on time. This is the final part of your journey, arriving by 6:00am to reach Inti
Punku or The Sun Gate. At that point, the majestic Machu Picchu Citadel is in front of us with its
intense beauty – an incredible sight for all to see. The reality of what the Inca people must have
encountered on their taxing journey to this expansive temple of Machu Picchu. At this point, we
walk downhill towards the Machu Picchu Citadel. (2400m/7872 ft.) After walking 40 minutes, we
enter the citadel from the top through the “House of the Guardians”. From there we proceed to
the control point where we register and leave our belongings. Your professional guide will direct
you throughout the astounding ruins and its main streets. You can wander around the town
squares as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made from stone. Machu Picchu is
considered as the world’s spiritual center by esoteric wisdom. Once the guided tour is over, you
will have free time to explore the site on your own.
You will also have time to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own if you choose
(not included in the price)
 Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain and appreciate the beauty and

magnificence of Machu Picchu from there.
 Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or
bathe in the hot springs.
Back to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes by bus (included) and later board the
Expedition train by 4:22pm to the Ollantaytambo Train Station where you will meet our private
van and be transferred to your hotel in Cusco arriving around 8:30pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 6kms/3.7mls
Difficulty: Easy
*** Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains hike depends on availability, please let us
know if you want to add one of these extra hikes at the time of your booking.
*** We only take SAM Travel Peru clients in our vans / cars – We do not use public
transport.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED:
 Transfer from the airport to your hotel (Cusco only), please send us your flight
information.
 Briefing at our office; It will be done the night before at 6.00pm
 Pick up at your hotel to begin your trek
 4 season Eureka Timberline Tents, (Large & Comfortable) please see equipment
 Thick Comfortable Foam Mattresses
 Professional English speaking guides experienced in the mountains & knowledgeable of
Inca History
 Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian diets or other dietary needs upon
prior request)
 Porter to carry tents, food and cooking equipment
 Extra porter for your belongings, it means you will need only a day backpack to
carry what you will need during day!
Cusco
 Admission Ticket to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological Com
 Private Toilet Tent With a Seat on the Toilet – Only For Our Group
 2 Hour Guided tour in Machu Picchu
 Pillow
 Rain Ponchos
 Taxes (18%)
 Afternoon Tea time
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

 Wayna Picchu: US $75 and Machu Pichhu Mountain US$70 – will need to be booked
booking.
 VISTADOME Train to Cusco instead of Expedition Train -This train runs at 4:43pm from
Aguas Calientes to Cusco (Poroy) and it will cost you US$57 per person extra.
 Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters SAM TRAVEL PERU
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PRICE PER PERSON
 2 Trekkers: $797
 8 or more Trekkers: $617
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kilos (including the sleeping bag : 2kgs), we will provide you a duffle bag to put your
belongings in.
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THE BRIEFING:
Of course! During the Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu your main luggage can be store at our
HOW TO BOOK THE SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
FIRST, to book your Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form
We cannot purchase an Inca Trail permit without the following information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
student discount.
HOW DO I GET THE STUDENT ISIC CARD DISCOUNT?
1. The ISIC Student Discount is US$25.

2. You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your name.
3. You can apply for the ISIC Card at https://www.isic.org/
4. You must provide a copy of your ISIC card at the time of your booking.
*** If you cancel your Inca Trail Trek, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE INCA TRAIL?
passport number you sent to us to book your Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu permit. The
as possible.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE INCA TRAIL?
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS?
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE PER GROUP?
Travel Peru specializes in SMALL and PRIVATE groups and provides personalized service.
WHAT DOES THE INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU LOOK LIKE IN THE PEAK SEASON?
It could get a bit crowded but with the regulations in place by the government to limit the amount
of persons per day, there is enough space for everyone. To improve your experience on the
Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu, we have the privilege of being the only tour operator camping at
Llactapata, from where you have a great lookout point to Machu Picchu! However if crowding is
a concern we recommend that you also consider all of the alternative treks available.
The evening before you start your trek, you will be given a SMALL DUFFLE BAG to pack your
clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 7kg/15lbs. Your team of porters
will carry your duffle bag for you, together with the food and camping gear. It’s important to be
aware that you will not have access to your items in the duffle bag until the end of each day, as
the porters will always be ahead of the group. During the trek, you need a day backpack big
enough to carry your personal belongings such as a warm jacket, a rain jacket, your camera,
sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Usually a 30 to 50 litre backpack is sufficient.
The Inca Trail is a 42km (24.4 mile) hike through the Andes in the Cusco region. The maximum
altitude reached is 4,217m/13,907ft. On the second day of the trek we climb two mountains. The
Trail is a fairly difficult trek and you should be well prepared and healthy prior to starting it. You
have to be moderately fit and take regular exercise.
days in Cusco (3350m/11,047ft) prior to starting the trek.
ARE THERE TOILETS ON THE TRAIL?
In the scenario that you are unable to finish the trek due to a health reasons, Sam Travel Peru
will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We always carry oxygen on the
trek for any respiratory problems. In extreme cases, a helicopter pick up can be arranged at
your own expense. (Travel insurance required). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation
that you are unable to finish the trek.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
It will depend on the train availability but the idea is to give you as much time as possible in
enjoy Machu Picchu
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other Machu Picchu tours and alternative treks)?
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Our Standard Treks/Tours include 2 star hotels; Choose one of the following options below if
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Classic 4 Days Inca Trail - No hotel needed Upgrade to La Cabaña Hotel 3*** (US$45) per
person Upgrade to Andina Luxury 3*** (US$45) per person Upgrade to Casa Andina
3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to Tierra Viva Machu Picchu 3*** (US$75) per person
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US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses) Walking Poles – US$15 per pair per
trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
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 Valid, GREEN ISIC card (if you booked as a student)
 Toiletpaper
WHAT TO PUT IN THE DUFFLE BAG

 2 t-shirts
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
WHAT TO PUT IN THE DAY BACKPACK

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things
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INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS

Peru’s best-known hike visited by thousands of tourists every year, this 5 day Classic Inca
Trail of 43-km trek combines the visit of mysterious and religious Inca cities, amazing
mountain scenery and lush cloud forest rich in Andean flora and fauna, and culminates in
the Sacred Inca City of Machupicchu. The 5-day program is an excellent alternative to
avoid most of the crowds found on the 4-day classical route and to reach quieter, more distant
and beautiful campsites. It is also recommended for families with children and mature
adults, as it allows a better acclimatization to altitude and the daily walking distance is shorter
than in the 4-day version.
Please see the Inca Trail availability online and make sure that your preferred departure date
and back up date are available.
Live our experience and have a look at our equipment, packing checklist, and our
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INCLUSIONS WHAT IS INCLUDED
 Transfer from the airport to your hotel

 Pick up at your hotel
 Private transport from Cusco to Piscacucho (starting of the trek)
 7 kgs of your personal items extra clothes, sleeping bag to be carried by the porters,
just carry your daypack
 4 person Igloo tents (large and comfortable) for 2 people and Inflatable mattress´s
 English speaking professional guide experienced in mountains and archeology
 Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
 Porter to carry tents, food, cooking equipment
Cusco
 Admission Ticket to the Inca trail
 Entrance to Machu Picchu Inca citadel
 Guided tour of Machu Picchu
 3 bus tickets from Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
 Chef, cooking equipment
 Huayna Picchu: US $75 and Machu Pichhu Mountain US$70 – will need to be booked

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***This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7kgs, we
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trek, you need a day backpack big enough to carry your personal belongings such as a warm
jacket, a rain jacket, your camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Usually a 30 to 50 litre
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passport to SAM Travel.
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Our tours include Tourist Class Train (Expedition Service) - Would you like to upgrade to
the Vistadome Train. (US$57 extra per person)?

Our Standard Treks/Tours include 2 star hotels; Choose one of the following options below
if you desire a different option:
Classic 4 Days Inca Trail - No hotel needed Upgrade to La Cabaña Hotel 3*** (US$45)
per person Upgrade to Andina Luxury 3*** (US$45) per person Upgrade to Casa
Andina 3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to Tierra Viva Machu Picchu 3*** (US$75)
per person Upgrade to EL MAPI HOTEL 4**** (US$110) per person Upgrade to
SUMAQ Hotel 4**** - $277 per person
Sleeping Bag - US$20 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm) Air mattress
- US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses) Walking Poles – US$15 per
pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
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DAY 1: CUSCO – 82KMS (PISKACUCHO) – PATALLACTA

We pick you up at 6.00am at your hotel then drive in our private
bus to Ollantaytambo passing the picturesque villages of Chinchero and Urubamba. We
continue to the Km82 where we start walking for 3 hours toward Patallacta
(2,650m/8,747ft) for lunch and set up our first camp. In the afternoon, we explore the amazing
archaeological site of Patallacta enjoying all the ancient buildings and surrounding snow-
capped mountains.
 Meals: Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner

 Accommodation: Camping facilities with comfortable tents, inflatable mattresses,
blankets and pillows…. All set up by our supper team!
 Distance: 6kms/3.7 miles
 Difficulty: Easy
DAY 2: PATALLACTA – WAYLLABAMBA – LLULLUCHAPAMPA

We wake up at 6:30am; after a delicious breakfast, we start trekking through the Kusichaca
Valley enjoying a myriad of flora and fauna, arriving at Wayllabamba for lunch. After lunch,
we walk up a moderate hill for the next 4 hours through the Llullucha Valley to reach our
second camp at Llulluchapampa (3800m/12,537ft), where we have our high tea, enjoying all of
the beautiful scenery surrounding us.
 Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities with comfortable tents, inflatable mattress’s,
blankets, pillows…. All set up by our super team!
DAY 3: LLULLUCHAPAMPA – PAQAYMAYU – CHAQ’ICOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA.

Today is the longest day of our trek and the most beautiful. After a delicious breakfast, we
walk uphill for two hours to reach the highest point of our trek: the Warmiwañusca
pass (Dead Woman pass) located at 4,215m/13,907ft. From here, we may enjoy
the spectacular views of different microclimates, magnificent mountains, beautiful green
valleys, and a myriad of flora and fauna. After we have a time to enjoy this beautiful sight, we
descend for two hours to Pacaymayu for lunch. Then, we ascend towards the archaeological
site of Runcurakay (3,800m/12,540ft) to explore it for a while and continue walking to the
second Runcurakay pass (3,977m/13,127ft). Here we can enjoy the breathtaking views of
the surrounding mountains and stunning lakes. Continuing on our journey we descend for
one hour to the next archaeological site of Sayacmarca (3,600m/11,877ft). Finally, we walk
for two more hours until our third campsite at Phuyupatamarca (3,650m/12,047ft). Walking
through thePeruvian rain forest, we can enjoy the spectacular views of Machu
Picchu Mountain and the stunning Inca citadel, the Urubamba Canyon and
the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
 Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities with comfortable tents, inflatable mattress´s,
blankets, pillows…. All set up by our super team!
 Difficulty: Moderate/challenge
DAY 4: PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – AGUAS CALIENTES

Today is the most anticipated day of our trek. We wake up early in the morning for breakfast,
afterwards we walk down stairs towards the archaeological site of Intipata, and then down
to Wiñaywayna (2,650m/8,747ft) for lunch. After that we will visit the stunning Inca site of
Wiñaywayna, continuing for one hour to the SUN GATE (2,720m/8,977ft), where we can enjoy
the first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its brilliance and majestic monumentality.
Then we descent to one of the world’s wonders, Machu Picchu Citadel. Finally, we take
our bus to Aguas Calientes where we spend the night in a private hotel.
 Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time – Dinner

 Accommodation: Wiracocha Inn Hotel or Andean Terra Hotel
 Difficulty: Moderate
DAY 5: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

We leave our hotel after a very early breakfast around 5:30am to take the bus for the
journey up to Machu Picchu ruins. Once inside the citadel we are provided with
a 2 hour guided tour with plenty of free time for further exploring, taking photos, and the
option to climb Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain or go up to the Sun Gate. Then back
to Aguas Calientes for a leisurely lunch and at 4:22pm we take our return Expedition train
to Ollantaytambo with a private van connection to Cusco, arriving at your hotel in the evening
around 8PM.
Meals: Breakfast
Difficulty: Enjoyable
SALKANTAY TREKKING & INCA TRAIL HIKE 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS

This trek is spectacular for those travellers who wish to get off the beaten track but still
experience a wilderness trek and the original Inca Trail. It is a wonderful trek taking you
right from the watershed of the Apurimac River to the Urubamba River and around the
stunning Mount Salkantay,which is the second largest mountain in Cusco region
(6,277m/20,577ft). This spectacular trail twists and turns, ascends through high mountain
ranges descends down steep enscarpments passing intimately through shrewdly placed misty
cloud forest. The wildest landscapes and distallation of the oldest traditions and finest
buildings on the planet, a number of diverse ecological zones filled with an enormous variety
of plants and bird life. The ancient and remote foot path passes you through
archaeological sites which lead you to the ethnic and cultural exchanges of Machu
Picchu itself.
Our experience; Salkantay/Inka Trail ! July 14th to 20th 2016
 ITINERARY
Salkantay Trekking & Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Lake – Salkantaypampa
At 5am we pick you up at your hotel and we drive you in our private van to
Soraypampa for 3.5 hours. Along the way you can enjoy some spectacular views of villages
such as: Iscuchaca and Limatambo, stunning valleys and snow-capped mountains such
as Salkantay. At the trailhead (Soraypampa) we have breakfast and enjoy the amazing views
of Humantay (5900m/19,356ft) and Salkantay (6217m/20,396ft) Mountain glaciers. We take
a 2.5 hour roundtrip hike up to see the turquoise Umantay Lake and later on we gently ascend
to Salkantaypampa where we will camp. We enjoy our afternoon tea time, coffee, or hot
chocolate. The views on this day are truly breathtaking.
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea Time & Dinner.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities
Day 2: Salkantaypampa – Pampajaponesa

Today we continue walking off the beaten track for about 3 hours uphill. We stop to take
lunch along the way and continue our trek for 3 more hours to reach our campsite, which is
approximately 1km away from the snow-capped mountain Salkantay. On the way we will
enjoy the magnificent views of all the surrounding snow-capped mountains, glacial lakes
and amazing valleys. We have afternoon tea or coffee at our campsite.
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea & Dinner.

 Distance: 14kms/8.7 miles.
Day 3: Pampajaponesa – Sisaypampa

Our day begins with a slow uphill climb of approximately 4 hours to reach the Incachiriaska
Pass (4,880m/16,010ft) which translates to “the place where the Inca cools down”. Around
this area in the rocky crags, lives the Andean Condor, the world’s largest flying bird. From
here the trail levels off downhill and we reach our campsite for the night at Sisaypampa.
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner.

Day 4: Sisaypampa – Wayllabamba- Llulluchapampa

After a delicious breakfast we start hiking to the end of the valley, which then enters a
wider valley called Pampacahua. There we find an Inca Canal that is still in full use by the
local farming settlements. At the end of the Pampa we find our first Inca archaeological site
named Paucarcancha that we pass by and we arrive at Wayllabamba for lunch. Then we walk
for 3 more hours through the Llullucha Valley to reach
our campsite at Llulluchapampa where we enjoy our afternoon tea in front of all the great
views.

Day 5: Lluluchapampa – Pacaymayu – Phuyupatamarca

Early in the morning we take our breakfast and we start our climb for about 2 hours following
an original Inca stone path and trek up to the Warmiwañusqa Pass (4,217m/14,047ft), where
we have a magnificent view of our ascent and the trail ahead of us. We descend on
a reconstructed Inca Trail down to the Pacaymayu River and have lunch. Afterwards we walk
uphill for 2 more hours towards Runcurakay Pass (3,977m/13,127ft). From this vantage point
we enjoy the unbelievable views of all the surrounding mountains. Then we descend for 3
more hours to Phuyupatamarca (3,650m/12,047ft), where we spend the night.

 Difficulty: Moderate/Challenge
Day 6: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna – Aguas Calientes

Today is the most beautiful day of our trek. We have our breakfast early in the morning
enjoying the sun rise, the Urubamba Canyon, the Machu Picchu Mountain and the stunning
Inca sites. After that, we descend for 2 hours through the cloud forest to Wiñaywayna for
lunch. Then we walk for 1 hour to the Sun Gate; from here you can enjoy your
first breathtaking view of Machu Picchu and all the surrounding mountains. Afterwards we
descend to the citadel and take our shuttle to Aguas Calientes where we spend the night in a
hotel.

Day 7: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco

We leave our hotel after a very early breakfast, around 5:30am to take the bus up to Machu
Picchu ruins in time for sunrise. Once inside the citadel, we are provided a 2
hour guided tour with plenty of free time for further exploring, taking photos and the option to
climb Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain or hike up to the Sun Gate. Then back
to Aguas Calientes, to enjoy a late lunch and at 4:22pm we take our
return Expedition train to Ollantaytambo with a van connection to Cusco, arriving at your
hotel in the evening around 8PM.
 Meals: Breakfast
 INCLUSIONS
WHAT IS INCLUDED
 Transfer from the airport to your hotel for free.

 Pick up at your hotel in the morning of the trek departure
 Private transport from Cusco to Soraypampa (starting point of the trek)
 Entrance fee to the Inca Trail
 Entry fee to Machu Picchu
 English speaking, experienced professional guide
 Private guided tour of Machu Picchu
 Comfortable tents (sleeping 2 people in a 4 person tent)
 All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
 All the gear for our porters and cook
 2 Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
 First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
 Expedition Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
 Private transport from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco
 Lunch in Aguas Calientes on the last day
 Hotel in Aguas Calientes with private room and bathroom
 Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipment (7 kilos of your
personal items such as extra clothes, you need to include the sleeping bag in the 7kgs,
carried by our mules)
 Provision of a horse in case of emergency such as illness, to ensure trek can be
completed by all participants
 Thick Foam Mattress
 Boiled water for drinking and washing purposes
 Taxes
 Survivor T-shirt
 Sleeping bag 15°C – US$25

 Air Mattress – US$25
 Walking Poles – US$20
 Dinner on the last day
 Entry to Huaynapicchu – US$75
 Entry to Machu Picchu Mountain – US$70
 1 way bus ticket from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes, it can be hiked.
 Extra activities such as zip line and barbecues.
 Additional horse for extra personal luggage in addition of the one for personal item
allowance.
 Optional upgrade (train and hotel)
 Tips for the cook, horsemen and guide (SAM TRAVEL PERU´s staff receive decent
wages immediately after they end their trip. However tips are of great appreciation for
them)
PRICE & AVAILABILITY The Salkantay Trekking & Inca trail Hike to Machu Picchu is
available on any date that is best suited to you as long as we have a minimum of 2
hikers
PRICE – US$997 per person
***This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs, we
will provide you a duffle bag, you may put your things.
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THE BRIEFING FOR THE SALKANTAY – SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU
CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE
Of course! During the Salkantay & Inca Trail Machu Picchu your main luggage can be store at
our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don’t pack anything you will need for your
hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE SALKANTAY – INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
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WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN SALKANTY – INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
The Salkantay – Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu is a 76km (47.2 mile) hike through the Andes in
the Cusco region. The maximum altitude reached is 4,880m/16,010ft. The Trail is a fairly difficult
trek and you should be well prepared and healthy prior to starting it. You have to be moderately
fit and take regular exercise.
ARE THERE TOILETS ON THE SALKANTAY – INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE TREK
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TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things
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INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

ENJOY ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR HIKES
THE CLASSIC INCA TRAIL IN 3 DAYS.
Enjoy one of the most popular hikes in the world in shorter time frame, leading to the
mysterious ancient Inca citadel Machu Picchu. This trek works great for those short on time
and or are physically fit and want the challenge of doing the Classic Inca Trail in 3 days.
The trail route lies within the 32,592 hectares of Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary,
which was created by the government in 1981 to protect the natural beauty and the
archaeological sites of this extraordinary area.
This spectacular trail twists and turns, ascends through high mountain ranges descends
down steep enscarpments passing intimately through shrewdly placed misty cloud forest. The
wildest landscapes and distallation of the oldest traditions and finest building on the
planet, a number of diverse ecological zones filled with an enormous variety of plants and
bird life. The ancient and remote foot path passes you through archaeological sites which
lead you to the ethnic and cultural exchanges of Machu Picchu itself.
See the pictures of what and how we do the Inca Trail, our best equipment, meals and
the packing checklist.
***Urgent notice the 3day Inca Trail is no longer available in 2018. The Peruvian
goverment no longer will sell 3 day permits!!
 ITINERARY

 7 kgs of your personal items, extra clothes and sleeping bag to be carried by the
porters. You just need to carry your daypack.
 4 person Igloo tents for 2 trekkers and a roll pad mattress
 English speaking professional guide experienced in mountains
 Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food upon prior request)
Cusco
 Admission Tickets to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu
 Guided tour in Machu Picchu
 Dining tents with tables and chairs
 Chef and cooking equipment and kitchen tent
 Rain pochos
 First breakfast – last lunch and dinner

 Wayna Picchu: US $75 and Machu Pichhu Mountain US$70 – will need to be booked
booking.
Calientes at 4:43pm to Cusco (Poroy) and it will cost you US$57 per person extra.
 Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters SAM TRAVEL PERU – Our staff receives a
fair wage immediately after their trip has ended, tips are optional but greatly appreciated
by them.
EXTRAS
 Vistadome Train Upgrade – US$57 per person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43
pm)
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PRICE & AVAILABILITY Urgent notice the 3day Inca Trail is no longer available in 2018.
The Peruvian goverment no longer will sell 3 day permits!!
PRICES – Private Service Only
 US$847 per person for 2 person

 US$697 per person for 7-8 person

***This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs, we
provide you with a duffle bag.
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IMPORTANT INFO “Please read carefully the following information; it will help you
answer all of your questions about our services and the trek to Machu Picchu”
WELCOME TO CUSCO
suited to you!
THE BRIEFING FOR THE INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU
HOW TO BOOK THE INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
FIRST, to book your Inca Trail Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form by

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
student discount.
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rain gear in your day backpack. Think dressing in layers.
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PACKING CHECK LIST WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU
 Immigration Card (given on the plane as you enter Peru)
 Toiletpaper

 2 t-shirts
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things
2 DAYS INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU – PRIVATE SERVICE

THE APPEAL OF THE 2 DAY INCA TRAIL
The appeal of the 2 Days Inca Trail Hike Machu Picchu is the stunning cultural show of Inca
ruins, exotic side by side mountains, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological
varieties. The trail goes through the National Park and enters through the Sun
Gate with unforgettable views of Machu Picchu, through cloud pitted forest and finally into
subtropical vegetation. Ending at the magnificent wonder of the world: Machu Picchu.
Transported the second day by shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes, just in time
for sunrise over the mountains, you begin your connection to the natural world and cultural
show at the Citadel of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft). Catch yourself as you travel back in
time to this magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name of Machu-Picchu, “The
Old Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring the magestic Machu Picchu, the Incan
ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving culture of the people who once resided there.
The 2 Days Inca Trail Hike Machu Picchu – Private Service is available on any day that
suits your schedule – we only need a minimum of two people in order to book.
REASONS TO BOOK A PRIVATE GROUP SERVICE
Private groups are great for persons that want to spend personal time only with a loved
one(s), such as newlyweds, spouses, friends or family. They offer personalized
service and lots of attention from the trek staff. Private groups are also great for those hikers
of a more mature age. The trek pace and rest times can be adapted to the needs of the
trekkers as needed and you do not have to worry about keeping up with the younger more
athletic trekkers. Of course there is a certain amount of distance that must be covered daily.
 ITINERARY

 Private transport from your hotel to the train station
 3 Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
 English speaking professional guide experienced in trekking and degree in archaeology.
 Private guided tour in Machu Picchu
 Expedition Tourist Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo with
private bus connection to Cusco.
 Admission Tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological site.
 One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (hot shower,bathroom, private room and
breakfast included)
 Taxes
 Wayna Picchu Mountain US$75

 Machu Picchu Mountain US $70
 First breakfast (Usually served in Hotel), Last lunch at Machu Picchu
 One Way bus ticket (Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes), it can be hiked in 1 hour
 OPTIONAL UPGRADES: Hotel or Train
 VISTADOME Train to Cusco instead of Expedition Train, Please add US$57 per person
– (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43 pm)
 Tips for your staff (Sam Travel Peru staff receives a fair and decent payment
immediately after they end their trip, tips are optional but greatly appreciation)
PRICE & AVAILABILITY The 2 Days Inca Trail Hike Machu Picchu – Private Service is
available on any day that suits your schedule – we only need a minimum of two people in
order to book.
PRICES – PRIVATE SERVICE

 8 hikers. US$407 per person
DISCOUNTS
 Under 18 years old: US$25. Please send us a copy of the passport at the time of
booking.
EXTRAS
 Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike: US$75 per person

 Machu Picchu Mountain Hike: US$70 per person
 Vistadome Train: US$57 per person – (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43 pm)
 Extra Porter: $60 (up to 10 kilos, or 22 lbs)
*** The 2 Days Inca Trail Hike Machu Picchu is almost always available year round except
it is closed in February for maintenance — This trek takes you into Machu Picchu by
walking through the SUN GATE like in the ancient times, you will explore some amazing
Inca ruins along the way like Wiñaywayna Inca City.
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 TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT: to your hotel in Cusco included (Airport to Hotel in

Cusco only).
 SMALL GROUPS: average 4 to 6 with a maximum of 8 hikers
 AFTERNOON TRAIN: We give you enough time to explore Machu Picchu and have a
relaxing lunch at Aguas Calientes. Your train back to Ollantaytambo is at 4:22pm, and
when you arrive in Ollantaytambo you catch your private van to Cusco, arriving in
Cusco by 8:30 PM.
 HOTEL AT AGUAS CALIENTE CITY: includes private bathroom, hot shower, buffet
breakfast, and wifi etc.

SMALL GROUPS
In an effort to provide a more personalised service to our passengers, we in SAM Travel
Peru have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart from
other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
development and learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognised theories about
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
A beautiful reflection of our attitude in everything we do is that we wish to make life
richer and more meaningful for all involved.
WELCOME TO CUSCO
suited to you!
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu your main luggage can be store at our office
or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don’t pack anything you will need for your hike.
HOW TO BOOK:
FIRST, to book your Inca Trail trek, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking
on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
Inca Trail. You can make you deposit by clicking on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on the top
of our home page, or you can click on the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or
click here on the payment method of your choice, either VISA or PAYPAL.
It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles)
here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You
can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge,
charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into
your PAYPAL account using our email address of samtravelperu@gmail.com.
student discount.
Tickets are also not transferrable nor refundable.
passport number you sent to us to book your Inca Trail permit. The rangers will check every day
and when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before
allowing you to board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, go ahead and send us
your old number to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport
number…if so, please send the new passport number as soon as possible.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN THE INCA TRAIL?
Travel Peru is specialised in SMALL and PRIVATE groups and provide a personalised service.
WHAT DOES THE TRAIL LOOK LIKE IN THE PEAK SEASON?
Inca Trail, we have the privilege of being the only tour operator camping at Llactapata, from
where you have a great lookout point to Machu Picchu! However if crowding is a concern we
recommend that you also consider all of the alternative treks available.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE TREK?
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PACKING LIST The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu DOES NOT INCLUDE an extra porter,
so, you will need to carry all your things, please try to pack as light as possible which is the key
to enjoying this amazing trek. If you would like a porter to carry your belongings (10 kilos or 22
lbs maximum), it isUS$60 extra.
What you have to take with you?
 Toilet Paper
 2 t-shirts
 Warm clothes, down jacket
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Coca leaves.
 Camera
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DAY 1: CUSCO – 104kms – WIÑAYHUAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU

With a compacted 2 days of excitement ahead we will pick you up from your hotel
at 4:00am and drive you to the train station. A two hour scenic train ride to 104 kms point
(elevation 2,100m/6,927ft) will take us to the place where we begin our trek. At this point we
begin a moderate climb for three hours to the chiseled remnants and remote archaeological
site of Wiñayhuana, (2,650m/8747ft). Enjoy the spectacular plunging views of the Urubamba
Canyon, and the ethnic wonders of the ancient Inca sites, as you embrace them with an open
mind and heart your connection with the ancient Inca Trail will begin. After your being at one
with this beautiful sight, we will continue onward towards the Sun Gate. (2,730mts/9,007ft)
Following the ancient remote footpath we get our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its
brilliance and majesty. As we move closer to the citadel of Machu Picchu you will feel her
mystical presence. Then we will take our bus to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night
in our hotel.
 Meals: Box Lunch & Dinner.


Today you will get to enjoy exploring Machu Picchu and experience her magical presence by
taking the first bus at 5:30AM to the Machu Picchu archeological site. If you hurry you will get to
see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Take your time, making sure you tour every nook and
cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is an
unforgettable experience.
Your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its diverse main streets. Then
on your own, wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom
as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Or stay still and drink in the pure
majesty of her presence, and enjoy the pure delight of the moment.
Here are a few of alternative activities that you might wish to indulge in on your own:
magnificence of Machu Picchu (not included in your tour price and must be booked in
advance.)
 You will be given some time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku (free of charge)
 Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or to
the hot springs (entrance fees required)
You will descend to Aguas Calientes and later on, board the vExpedition train at 4:22pm for the
return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo Station and be driven back to your hotel.
 Meal: Breakfast
 Difficulty: Easy.
SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 2 DAYS
“Based on the new regulations which will apply from July 1st, the best way to get to
Machu Picchu is the Short Inca trail, because, on the one hand, the ancient road is a
beautiful way to get to the Sun Gate and Machu Picchu. On the other hand, people hiking the
short Inca Trail will be able to visit Machu Picchu twice. One at the end of the day of their
hike, and when they return to Machu Picchu the following day”
The appeal of the SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU is the stunning cultural show of Inca
subtropical vegetation. Ending at the magnificent wonder of the world: Machu Picchu.
Transported the second day by shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes, just in time
for sunrise over the mountains, you begin your connection to the natural world and cultural
show at the Citadel of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft). Catch yourself as you travel back in
time to this magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name of Machu-Picchu, “The
Old Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring the majestic Machu Picchu, the Incan
ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving culture of the people who once resided there.
The Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu is available on any day that suits your schedule – we
only need a minimum of two people in order to book!

 ITINERARY

 3 Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back to Aguas Calientes
 Expedition Tourist Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo with
private bus connection to Cusco.
 Admission Tickets to the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological site.
 One night accommodation in Aguas Calientes (hot shower,bathroom, private room and
breakfast included)
 Taxes
 Wayna Picchu Mountain US$75

 Machu Picchu Mountain US $70
 First breakfast (Usually served in Hotel), Last lunch at Machu Picchu
 OPTIONAL UPGRADES: Hotel
 VISTADOME Train to Cusco instead of Expedition Train, Please add US$57 per
person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43 pm)
 Tips for your staff (Sam Travel Peru staff receives a fair and decent payment
immediately after they end their trip, tips are optional but greatly appreciated)
PRICE & AVAILABILITY The Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu is available on almost any day
that suits your schedule – we only need a minimum of two people in order to book.
PRICES
 US$457 per person with a 2 star hotel (single traveler supplement $30 extra)
 US$497 per person with a 3 star hotel (single traveler supplement $40 extra)
EXTRAS
 Huayna Picchu Mountain Hike: US$75 per person

 Machu Picchu Mountain Hike: US$70 per person
 Vistadome Train: US$57 per person – (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43 pm)
 Free duffle bag (5 kilos): to your hotel in Aguas Calientes for those staying extra days
DISCOUNTS
booking.
booking.
*** The short Inca trail to Machu Picchu is almost always available year round except it is
closed in February for maintenance — This trek takes you into Machu Picchu by walking
through the SUN GATE like in the ancient times, you will explore some amazing Inca
ruins along the way like Wiñaywayna Inca City.
YOUR CHOICE!
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 TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT: to your hotel in Cusco included (Airport to Hotel in

Cusco only).
 SMALL GROUPS: average 4 to 6 with a maximum of 8 hikers
 AFTERNOON TRAIN: We give you enough time to explore Machu Picchu and have a
relaxing lunch at Aguas Calientes. Your train back to Ollantaytambo is at 4:22pm, and
when you arrive in Ollantaytambo you catch your private van to Cusco, arriving in
Cusco by 8:30 PM.
 HOTEL AT AGUAS CALIENTE CITY: includes private bathroom, hot shower, buffet
breakfast, and wifi etc.

SMALL GROUPS
In an effort to provide a more personalised service to our passengers, we in SAM Travel Peru
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
A beautiful reflection of our attitude in everything we do, is that we wish to make life richer and
more meaningful for all involved.


WELCOME TO CUSCO
suited to you!
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu your main luggage can be store at our
HOW TO BOOK THE SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
FIRST, to book your Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form by
We cannot purchase an Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu permit without the following information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu. You can make you deposit by clicking on
either VISA or PAYPAL,
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR THE STUDENT DISCOUNT ON THE SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU
PICCHU?
student discount.
The Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu tickets are also not transferable nor refundable.
*** If you cancel your Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu, the deposit is not refundable at all!
passport number you sent to us to book your Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu permit. The rangers
will check every day and when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your
passport before allowing you to board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, go
ahead and send us your old number to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get
your new passport number…if so, please send the new passport number as soon as possible.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN THE INCA TRAIL?
Travel Peru is specialised in SMALL and PRIVATE groups and provide a personalised service.
WHAT DOES THE SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU LOOK LIKE IN THE PEAK
SEASON?
Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu, we have small groups with expert guides.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
enjoy Machu Picchu
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PACKING LIST PACKING LIST FOR THE SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU
The Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu DOES NOT INCLUDE the extra porter, so, you will
need to carry all your thing, please try to pack as light as possible which is the key to enjoy this
amazing trek. If you wish to have a porter to carry your belongings, it is $60 extra for this add
on service (10 kilos or 22 lbs maxium).
 Toilet Paper
 2 t-shirts
 Undergarments
 Hiking socks
 Polar or sweater
 Jacket if cold season
 Waterproof gloves – rainy season
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat if cold season
 Rain gear – rainy season
 Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruit
 Camera

DAY 1: CUSCO – 104 kms – WIÑAYHUAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU

With a compacted 2 days of excitement ahead, we will pick you up from your hotel
at 4:00am and drive you to the train station. A two hour scenic train ride to 104 kms point
(elevation 2,100m/6,927ft) will take us to the place where we begin our trek. At this point we
begin a moderate climb for three hours to the chiseled remnants and remote archaeological
site of Wiñayhuana, (2,650m/8747 ft). Enjoy the spectacular plunging views of the Urubamba
Canyon, and the ethnic wonders of the ancient Inca sites, as you embrace them with an open
mind and heart your connection with the ancient Inca Trail will begin. After your being at one
with this beautiful sight, we will continue onward towards the Sun Gate. (2,730mts/9,007ft)
Following the ancient remote footpath we get our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its
brilliance and majesty. As we move closer to the citadel of Machu Picchu you will feel her
mystical presence. Then we will take our bus to Aguas Calientes, where we will spend the night
in our hotel.


Today you will get to enjoy exploring Machu Picchu and experience her magical presence
by taking the first bus at 5:30AM to the Machu Picchu archeological site. If you hurry you will
get to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Take your time, making sure you tour every nook and
cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It is
an unforgettable experience.
Your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its diverse main
streets. Then on your own, wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of
esoteric wisdom as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Or stay still and
drink in the pure majesty of her presence, and enjoy the pure delight of the moment.

advance.)
 Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local
museum or to the hot springs (entrance fees required)
You will descend to Aguas Calientes when you are ready to eat lunch and later on board the
Expedition train at 4:22pm for the return trip to Cuscostopping at the Ollantaytambo Train
Station and you will be driven back to your hotel in Cusco from Ollantaytambo in our private
van arriving at around 8pm.
 Meal: Breakfast
1 DAY INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
THE APPEAL OF THE 1 DAY INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU

The appeal of the 1 day Inca Trail Machu Picchu is the stunning cultural show of Inca
subtropical vegetation.
Upon arriving to Machu Picchu, you will get a private guided tour, visiting all the hidden
corners of the Inca monument. As you explore you begin your connection to the natural world
and cultural show at the Citadel of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft). Catch yourself as you
travel back in time to this magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name of Machu-
Picchu, “The Old Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring the magestic Machu
Picchu, the Incan ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving culture of the people who
once resided there.
***It is very important for potential trekkers for the 1 Day Inca Trail to understand that you
are doing the same trail as the 2 Day Inca Trail, just quicker. Trekkers need to be in
moderate to excellent physical condition to be able to do this trek and arrive in Machu
Picchu in time. If you think the trek may be too much, you may book the 2 day Inca Trail
which arrives to Machu Picchu in one day but at a slower pace and later in the day and all
of the trekkers stay a night in Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu the next day for
their tour and there is time to be able to climb Huaynapicchu Mountain or Machu Picchu
Mountain.
2 Day Inca Trail Link: Click Here.
 OVERVIEW
ITINERARY ITINERARY
Day 1: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Km104 – Wiñaywayna – Sun Gate – Machu Picchu –
Aguas Calientes – Cusco
Your guide will pick you up at your hotel at 4 am in Cusco for the journey with our private
transport to the train station of Ollantaytambo or 5:30am in Ollantaytambo if you wish to start
from there. After an hour 10 minute train trip, we arrive at 104 kilometer (2,100m/6,927ft) of the
Cusco-Machu Picchu road where we begin your trek and pass by the first check point.
Afterwards, we begin a moderate climb for three hours to the magnificent archaeological site of
Wiñayhuana (2,650m/8747ft). Once we arrive you may enjoy the spectacular views of the
Urubamba canyon, stunning Inca sites and the connection with the traditional four day Inca
Trail.
After we have had time to enjoy this beautiful sight, we continue our hike towards the
Sun Gate (2,730mts/9,007ft). From there you will have the first spectacular view of Machu
Picchu in all its brilliance and majestic monumentality. After enjoying the view, we walk downhill
for about one hour to the citadel of Machu Picchu. Once there we will visit one of the most
important mystic centers of the world: Machu Picchu. A 2 hour guided tour takes you into the
fascinating history of these mysterious ruins.
After that you will have plenty of time for further exploration of Machu Picchu and taking
photos before we head down to Aguas Calientes for dinner. In the evening (6:20pm) you will
take the return train to Ollantaytambo and catch our private van to Cusco and your hotel. You
will arrive around 10:30 pm.
Meals: Box Lunch
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult.
 Transfer from the airport to your hotel.

 Pick up at your hotel by your guide.
 Expedition Tourist Train from Ollanataytambo at 104 kilometer and from Aguas
Calientes to Ollantaytambo with private bus connection to Cusco.
 Admission Ticket to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological site.
 1 Box lunch
 Private guided tour of Machu picchu
 It is not possible to do the Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain climb due to time
restraints.
 Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits
 Dinner at Aguas Calientes
 Tips for the staff (Samtravelperu staff receives a fair and decent payment immediately
after they end their trip; tips are optional but of great appreciation for them)
ADDED VALUES for FREE:
 TRANSFER: from the airport to hotel included (Airport to Hotel in Cusco only).
PRICE & AVAILABILITY The 1 day Inca Trail Machu Picchu is available on any date that
suits you – We just require a minimum of 2 persons to book.
PRICES:
US$397 per person – 2 to 3 persons
US$377 per person – 4 or more persons
We require a minimum of 2 hikers
***Private tour available upon request for $30 per person.
***If one person only please contact us for a special price

DISCOUNTS
booking.
booking.
EXTRAS

 Upgrade to Vistadome: $57 per person from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo at
6:10pm.
 Stay the night in Aguas Calientes 2*3*or 4* hotel. (we will delay your return train
back to Cusco for the next day)
**** The short Inca trail to Machu Picchu is almost always available year round except it
is closed in February for maintenance — This trek takes you into Machu Picchu by
walking through the SUN GATE like in the ancient times, you will explore some amazing
Inca ruins along the way like Wiñaywayna Inca City.
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WELCOME TO CUSCO
holding an orange board SAM Travel Peru at the arrival terminal. It can be done on any date
that is best suited to you!
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu your main luggage can be store at our office
or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
HOW TO BOOK:
FIRST, to book your 1 day Inca Trail Machu Picchu trek, we need you to fill out our booking
form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our home page or click here the link BOOK NOW.

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a permit for the 1
day Inca Trail Machu Picchu. You can make you deposit by clicking on
the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment method of
your choice, either VISA or PAYPAL.
student discount.
Tickets are also not transferrable nor refundable.
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON THE 1 DAY INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
OF COURSE! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the
same passport number you sent to us to book your 1 day Inca Trail Machu Picchu permit. The
as possible.
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN THE 1 DAY INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
The 1 day Inca Trail Machu Picchu is a 12km (7.5 mile) hike through the Andes in the Cusco
region. The maximum altitude reached is 2700mt.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE 1 DAY INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU?
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
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PACKING LIST PACKING CHECK LIST FOR THE 1 DAY INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU
The 1 Inca Trail Machu Picchu DOES NOT INCLUDE the extra porter, so, you will need to
carry all your things, please try to pack as light as possible which is the key to enjoy this
amazing trek.
What you have to take with you for the 1 day Inca Trail Machu Picchu?
 Water bottle: 2 liters
 Toilet Paper
 Jacket
 Dress in layers
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat only in the cold season
 Rain gear if rainy season
 Camera
Hike the 1 day Inca Trail Machu Picchu through the Sun Gate & explore Machu Picchu
right away !
 At 4:00 am your guide with our van will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco
or 5:30am Ollantaytambo if you wish to start from there.
 You will travel through Sacred Valley to Ollantatambo Train Station. (Train leaves at
6:10 am)
 The train ride consists of spectacular views in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a little
over an hour.
 At 7:20 am, you with your guide will start hiking through the original Inca till the Sun
gate, from where you will have the first amazing view of Machu Picchu.
 You will explore amazing Inca cities along the Inca Trail, especially the Wiñayhuayna
Inca ruins
 By 14:00; start exploring Machu Picchu Inca city, your guide explain you all the history
about this amazing and mysterious Inca city.
 By late afternoon, enjoy sunset and take the great picture when Machu Picchu
its empty.
 At 5:30 take the bus down to Aguas calientes
 By 6:20 take the train back to Cusco (depends on availability)
***Please note: It is not possible to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain due
to time restraints.
***It is possible to start the 1 day Inca Trail in Ollantaytambo or Cusco.
***If you choose you can stay the night in Aguas Calientes and we will book your return
train for the next day.
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS WITH LLACTAPATA RUINS INCLUDED
A Unique and specially designed 4 day Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu, which takes you
around the stunning spectacular peak of Mount Salkantay while “trekking off the beaten
track.” It is the second tallest mountain in the Cusco region (6,277m / 20,577ft). The trek then
explores a gorgeous turquoise glacial lake, waterfalls, and hike through the unforgettable
Peruvian cloud forest, and take the opportunity to taste the fresh fruit grown there such as
bananas, oranges, avocados, pineapple and much more.
Become at one with nature following the ancient and remote foot path up to the forgotten
Inca Ruins of LLACTAPATA with the greatest view of Machu Picchu from the Llactapata
viewpoint. From there you’ll transcend to the ancient Inca City and the feeling of being at
armslength to finally achieving your goal, with the view of the Citadel of Machu Picchu from far
away. Then trekking on to hold the trophy in your hands and reaching the most important
mystic center of the world: the grand Machu Picchu.
SAM Travel Peru is your best choice if you truly want to enjoy your Salkantay trek in
Peru. We are specialists in creating unique trekking routes, with our customized treks to
Machu Picchu like the Salkantay trek, which other tour operators are not offering. What that
means for our clients is more enjoyable and exciting treks, personalized service, and small
groups averaging 4 to 6 trekkers and with a maximum of 8 trekkers.
 ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Camping, Nature exploration, History, Lot’s of fun!!

 FAQs: Our equipment, Our food, Live our Salkantay Trek Video, Salkantay Trek
Pictures, Huayna Picchu Mt, Packing list.
ITINERARY Day 1: Cusco – 82kms – Wayllabamba – Llulluchapampa

We pick you up at 4:30 am at your hotel and we take you in our private
bus to Ollantaytambo for breakfast. Afterwards we drive to Piskacucho (82kms/51mls)
where our trek begins. After crossing the Urubamba River we follow the left bank before
ascending to the Inca ruins of Llactapata (2,565m/7,505f). From the ruins we continue our
hike as far as the Village of Wayllabamba (2,743m/8,997f), where we eat lunch. From there
the trail climbs steadily through high Andean woodland to a plain called Llulluchapampa just
before the Inca Trail’s first pass, where we will set up camp.

 Time: 8hrs approximately
 Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Day 2: Llulluchapampa – Pacaymayu – Runkuracay – Sayacmarca – Phuyupatamarca

After an early wakeup around 5:30am for breakfast, we begin to climb
from Llulluchapampa to the highest pass on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu where there
are excellent views of the Huayanay Mountain chain (Warmiwañuska Pass
4217m/13,907ft). Afterwards we descend to thePacaymayu River. From here, the trail climbs
to the second pass at Runcuracay, from where we will be able to see both the Vilcabamba
and Urubamba mountain ranges. After a short rest we will descend slowly along a paved
Inca road to the restored ruins of Sayacmarca. Here we enter into the cloud forest, by
afternoon the trail descends via a stone stairway to the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, where we
will camp for the night.

 Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Day 3: Phuyupatamarca – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Another early wakeup, around 5am, we eat breakfast and are on our way,
from Phuyupatamarca (3,700m/12,136f) we hike downhill to the beautiful Inca ruins
of Wiñaywayna (2,699m/8,853f). After visiting these fascinating ruins we will hike along a
section of the trail renowned for its subtropical flora and fauna for about two hours, arriving
at Inti Punku (Sun Gate) early morning. From there we will get our first glimpse of Machu
Picchu. Once inside the citadel, we will be given a 2 hour guided tour around 8:30am to
9:00 am with plenty of free time for further exploring or climbing eventually Wayna Picchu or
Machu Picchu Mountains. Then we will take our bus to Aguas Calientes and by evening we
will return by Expedition train to Cusco at 4:22pm after having lunch in Aguas Calientes.
 Meal: Breakfast
 Time: 5hrs

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 Private guided tour of Machu Picchu
 All camping equipment such as: dining tent, table, chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
 Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
 Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
 Train from Hydroelectric to Aguas Calientes
 Private transport from Ollantaytambo to your hotel in Cusco
 Celebration dinner in Aguas Calientes (tourist restaurant )
 Mules and horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen – 7 kgs of
your personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag etc….
 Comfortable & thick foam mattress.
 Personal tent: US $30 – (Tent for single travelers only)
4:43pm )
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 Lunch on the last day in Aguas Calientes
 One way bus ticket from Machu Picchu back to Aguas Calientes – It can be hiked in
one hour.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY “Our 4 days Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu may leave on any date
that is best suited to you, as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers”

***This price includes an extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7 kilos, we
will provide you a duffle bag, you can put your things.
DISCOUNTS
booking.
booking.
 Group of 5 or more: US$30. – All you need is to book the trek together at the same
time.
EXTRAS
 Personal tent – US $30 – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
4:43 pm)
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ADDED VALUES FOR FREE
 TRANSFER – from the Airport to Hotel (Cusco Only)

 DUFFLE BAG AND TRASH BAGS – included in the trekking price!
 EXTRA PORTER is included in the price, the porter will carry your belongings up to 7
kgs /14p like sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc.
 BOILED WATER is included along the Inca Trail.
 OXYGEN TANK will be available along the trek
 EMERGENCY HORSE is included in the price which can be riden if you get tired or
sick.
 SMALL PILLOW
 PLASTIC RAIN pocho made by SAM Travel Peru is included

SAM (initials of Saul Alvarez Montalvo) Travel Peru is a family owned travel agency and
direct local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking.
SAM Travel Peru is a 1oo% Cusquenian Company without any shareholders.
My dream as the owner was to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only
operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY
SERVICE.
We take pride in having a reputation as being a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour
operator. My staff are my extended family. I ensure they are supported financially by paying
them a good wage. I am proud of my team without them I couldn’t give the best service and
lifetime experiences to our clients.
SMALL GROUPS
In an effort to provide a more personalised service to our passengers, we, in SAM Travel
Peru have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This sets us apart from other
BEST SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU ROUTE
Our itinerary is slightly different than the other trekking companies. Our camps are far
away from others and we visit the 2 amazing glacial lakes when no one else is there. We
hike up to Llactapata Inca ruins which is overlooking Machu Picchu and you can enjoy the
guided tour into Machu Picchu in a small group group.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
I am very proud of my guides! Highly professional, speaking fluent English, very
knowledgeable, passionate for the Inca heritage/ history, dedicated to a steady personal
development, learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognised theories about the
Inca Andean culture. Fun loving, great sportsmen and well educated crew as well as having a
degree in Archaeology, Botany, History or Anthropology. Some of them are great entertainers
and the best “Salsa Dancers” on this side of Machu Picchu.
OUR SUPER COOL PORTERS
Hiking the Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu with SAM Travel Peru is a life changing
experience with a fully portered trek where your comfort and enjoyment are our first priority.
We make sure that you get the best experience for your holiday in Peru while you interact
with the locals, explore fantastic sites and re-discover remote ancient Inca towns and buildings.
Having the opportunity to learn some words in Quechua and about the fascinating Inka history.
Immerse yourself in the stunning landscape and simply feel the magic of Mother Nature
(Pachamama) and the Andes. We carry your gear, prepare your meals, set up your tents avoid
crowded campsites and take care of you while you sit back and relax.
We provide the following items to our porters and cooks for free: Jacket, sun hat, warm
hat, t-shirt, pants, hiking boots, comfortable duffle bags, canteen and girdle for protecting their
spine, sleeping bags, mattress´s and insurance.
OUR COOKS ON THE 4 days Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu
Fabulous Cooks… The food on the trek has been highlighted by all our clients they say
“that it was better than in the restaurant’s. “Delicious and abundant gourmet style
meals, Peruvian and International Cuisine are prepared by our professional and dedicated
cooks from a mixture of local and exotic produce. If you are vegetarian or have food allergies
of any kind, we can cater our meal to adjust to your needs.
SAM Travel Peru honours any food restrictions.!
OUR EQUIPMENT
Our team (Guides, Cooks, Porters, Cowboys) and our equipment are what really
makes SAM Travel Peru stand out from all the competitors…. For all our adventures we
hike we include the following items:
 OUR TENTS: Enjoy a good nights sleep in our 4 season EUREKA Timberline tents. All
our tents are 4 man tents, but ONLY sleep 2, leaving lots of room to spread out
comfortably and store your duffel bags. They also include a little vestibule in front,
giving you some extra outdoor space to leave your boots and walking sticks so you
don’t have to bring in dirt.
 OUR MATTS: They are used to separate and insulate you from the ground. They all are
big and thick.
 AIR MATTRESSES: They can be rented for US$15.
OUR KITCHEN & DINING TENTS: The dining tent is used as our meeting room at
meal time. It´s a place to enjoy our meals and the company of fellow trekkers.
with two doors on each side, which are adaptable to weather conditions.
 MORE: Pillows, backpack, rain covers , survivor t-shirts , hot shower and the
biochemical camping toilet , are provided on trek.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
through when on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment to responsible tourism, we
always do many social projects and hire locally.
SAM Travel Peru is so proud to be able to support these beautiful people, not only employing
them work but also to keep things at grassroots, to share in their homes and with their families.
This makes us happy to have this holistic approach with our highland employees and their
families!
A beautiful reflection of our attitude in everything we do, is making life richer and more
meaningful for all involved.
IMPORTANT INFO IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU

4 DAY
“Please read carefully the following information; it will help with your questions about
our services and the Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu”
WELCOME TO CUSCO
You will be greeted at Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you inform us of
your full flight details at least 14 days prior to trek´s start. Look out for our representative holding
an orange board of SAM Travel Peru at the arrival terminal.
THE BRIEFING
It will take place the night before the trekking departure at 6pm at our office which is located at
Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor) we are next to SUBWAY restaurant.
Of course! During the Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu your main luggage can be stored at our
office or at your hotel, both are for free.
HOW TO BOOK THE SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU 4 DAY
FIRST, to book your Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form
We cannot purchase an Salkantay Trek Machu Picchupermits and entrance tickets without the
following information:
 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a permit for

the Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu. You can make you deposit by clicking on
student discount.
Unfortunately the answer is generally “No”. Once the tickets have been bought the
government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure dates. Tickets are
not transferable nor refundable. With alternative treks we may be able to change dates for a
fee depending on what has been already purchased. Please contact the office as soon as
possible if you need to change your date.
*** If you cancel your Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS
Yes for sure! You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is
the same passport number you sent to us to book your Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu,
other entrances and reservations. The rangers will check your passport when you enter
Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before allowing you to board
the train. In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send
us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your
new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 per person. We must have a
copy of your old and new passport to make the change. Before you change your passport
keep a copy of your old one.
If you do not wish to pay this fee you will need to bring both passports to Peru with
you. You can enter Peru with your new passport but you will need to show both passports, old
and new to be to enter the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not have both you
will not be allowed to enter, Machu Picchu or get on the train. They are very strict about this
here!!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS
The weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee. BUT you will have many different
seasons as you pass through the numerous microclimates and will depend on the location. We
highly recommend you bring some warm clothes and good rain gear in your day backpack.
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS ON SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS
In general if you exercise regularly and spend 2 to 3 days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley for
acclimatization to the altitude, you may be just fine.
NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness. For more detailed
information on Altitude Sickness click this link: Altitude Sickness.
We offer the Cusco City Tour and Sacred Valley tours that you can book while you are
acclimatizing. Check out our day tours on our Main Page.
Travel Peru specializes in SMALL, PRIVATE groups and provides a personalized service.
group of 2 trekkers, they will have 4 porters, 4 trekkers will have 6 porters, 6 trekkers will have 9
porters, 8 trekkers will have 12 porters.
HIKING SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS
The evening before you start your Salkantay trek Machu Picchu, you will be given a SMALL
DUFFLE BAG to pack your clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to
7kg/14p. Your team of porters will carry your duffle bag for you, together with the food and
camping gear. It’s important to be aware, that you will not have access to your items in the
Salkantay trek Machu Picchu, you need a day backpack big enough to carry your personal
belongings such as a warm jacket, a rain jacket, your camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc.
Usually a 30 to 50 litre backpack is sufficient.
The Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu is a fairly difficult trek and you should be well prepared and
healthy prior to starting it. You have to be moderately fit and take regular exercise. In
preparation: try walking 15kms in a day or go to the fitness club in the months leading up to the
trek. It is also important to be well acclimatised to the altitude. Try to spend at least 2 or 3 days
in Cusco (3350m/11,047ft) prior to starting the trek.
ARE THERE TOILETS ON THE SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS?
There are hot water pools to soak in and relax on the 3rd day of your Salkantay Trek Machu
Picchu natural hot springs at Cocalmayo. Be sure to bring your bathing suit.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH THE SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU 4
DAYS
In the scenario that you are unable to finish the trek due to a health issue, Sam Travel Peru will
assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We always carry oxygen on the trek
for any respiratory problems In extreme cases, a helicopter pick up can be arranged at your own
expense. (Travel insurance required). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are
unable to finish the trek.
recover quickly, they then continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by trekker)
and visit Machu Picchu according to original plan.
ARE WE GOING TO BE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE SALKANTAY TREK
MACHU PICCHU 4 DAY?
Absolutely!! Included in the package and on the last day we will drop you at your hotel! If you
have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you
there too! If you spend the night at Ollantaytambo before the trek, for sure we wil pick you up
there !
AT WHAT TIME IS THE TRAIN DEPARTURE?
It will depend on the train availability (high season it could book out) but the idea is to give you
as much time as possible in Machu Picchu and enjoy the amazing views on the way back to
Cusco from the train. Therefore you we usually book the train at 4:22pm. With this train
schedule, you will have more than 9 hours to enjoy Machu Picchu
board. The price is US$57 per person which includes the transfer from Poroy train station to
your hotel in Cusco. It is 2 hours by train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo and then
another 2 hours from Ollantaytambo to Cusco by bus. If you upgrade to Vistadome, all the way
back to Poroy (Cusco), the trip lasts 3.5 hours, then 25mins by taxi to your hotel. Usually our
clients are back at the hotel by 8pm. If you plan to take the bus to Puno on the same night, that
is totally possible.
TIPPING
during the trek. It inspires them to give excellent service and is an entrenched feature of the
tourism industry across many SAM Travel Peru destinations. Of course you are free to tip more
or less as you feel it, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your trip.
Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent
service.
ARE WE SUSTAINABLE?
Yes, we are a local, sustainable & responsible tourism operator for that we incorporate the
universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local communities by
respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know
and understand, respect the places and the local people.
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PACKING LIST WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR SALKANTAY TREK MACHU
PICCHU
 Toiletpaper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFLE BAG FOR SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU
 2 t-shirts
 Bathing Suit for the thermal waters
 Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us.
 Swimming Suit
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR SALKANTAY TREK MACHU PICCHU

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Valuable items
Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Apacheta Pass – Salkantay Lake – Huayracmachay

On the first day, we will pick you up at 4:30am from your hotel, and drive 3 hours in
our private transportation to Soraypampa trailhead. As you venture through rollercoaster
roads of the Andean, you can enjoy views of the villages of Iscuchaca and Limatambo, the
surrounding stunning valleys and the famous spectacular snow-capped Salkantay
Mountain. At the trailhead (Soraypampa), we have our breakfast while enjoying the amazing
views of Humantay (5900mt/19356ft) and Salkantay (6217mt/20396ft) Mountain glaciers.
With our boots on, we start the 3.5 hours hike, gradually climbing 570mt/1870ft as we walk
through pristine Andean valley landscapes before arriving at Sorococcha
(4,400m/14,517ft) for lunch. Onwards and upwards for one more hour we reach Apacheta
Pass (4,650m/15,367ft). We are breathless with the most spectacular views of snowcapped
mountains such as Salkantay (6,277m/20,717ft), Humantay, Huayanay, agitated white
rivers, and small humble lakes. A short 35-minute hike takes us to the turquoise Salkantay
Lake. With two more hours of exertion downhill today, we arrive at our first campsite
at Huayracmachay (3,800m/12467ft).

 Difficulty: Challenge
Day 2: Huayracmachay – Chaullay – la Playa

After an early delicious breakfast, we descend for 3 hours toward the rural community of
Chayllayand. Along the way, you will enjoy the refreshing lush green valleys and
spectacular waterfalls. After lunch, we walk for 5 hours through the beginning of the Peruvian
puffed cloud forest, enjoying fruit bearing trees and varied flora and birds. Feeling dizzy at
the undulating views of coffee, cacao and fruit plantations, we finally we arrive
at Lucmabamba, where we spend the second night (2,050m/6,767ft).
Here we take a relaxing tour, where we get to experience Peru at the source of its coffee
exportation, forging a connection to the real world of Peruvian coffee. We begin by browsing
the fields, learning about the different types of beans and picking our own. After picking our
beans, we roast them and grind them into coffee. Finally, we get to brew and drink our own
coffee! It is a truly unique experience. However, it does not end there. Engulfed in fields of
tomatoes and avocados are multiple ecosystems from beginning to end. After picking our fresh
produce for our dinner, our trekking chef prepares it for us.
 Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time- Dinner

 Distance: 18kms/11 miles
Day 3: La Playa – Llactapata – Hydroelectric- Aguas Calientes

After a last amazing breakfast by our chef, we continue along the ancient and remote Inca
Trail for 3 hours uphill to the Puncuyoc Pass (2700m/8,858ft). Along the way, you will need to
pinch yourself, as you take in the fantastic views and authenticity of these unique valleys with
their fruit plantations. Location! Location! We finally arrive to Llactapata Inca Ruins; located
right in front of Machu Picchu. There we take time to enjoy the strategic location of the Citadel
of the Grand Machu Picchu from far away and it’s surrounding mountains Huayna Picchu,
Machu Picchu and the Aobamba Canyon.
Still feeling overwhelmed with the views, we descend for 2 hours to the hydroelectric plant, the
primary power source for Cusco, where we have lunch. Then we take the train to Aguas
Calientes. Feel your adrenaline start to swirl in your veins, as you anticipate your encounter
with the iconicMachu Picchu and the ancient wall that surrounds the Inca Citadel.
 Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

 Difficulty : Moderate

We leave our hotel after a very early breakfast to take the bus at 5:30am for the journey up
to Machu Picchu ruins. Once inside the citadel, we will be provided with a guided 2 hour
tour with plenty of free time for further exploring, taking photos and the option to climb Huayna
Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, or hike to the Sun Gate. Then back to Aguas Calientes at
12pm as we end out time at Machu Picchu, we take a leisurely lunch in Aguas Calientes and
at 4:22pm, we return to Cusco on the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo station with a private
van connection to Cusco arriving at your hotel in the evening around 8:30PM.
 Meal: Breakfast
SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5D/4N VIA LLACTAPATA INCA RUINS

A Unique and specially designed 5 day Salkantay Trek Machu Picchu, with
unsurpassable views of the snow-capped mountains of Huamantay and Salkantay, the
holy gods of the Incas. Trek OFF the beaten path, following our unique trekking route where
you visit two incredible crystal clear glacial lakes, Humantay and Salkantay. Hike through
the Andes Mountain range with its spectacular scenery and views of the colorful valley
landscapes below and camp at our private campsite which is more remote, less crowded
and off the beaten track.
Hike on through the unforgettable Peruvian cloud forest, and take the opportunity to taste
the fresh fruit grown there such as bananas, oranges, avocados, pineapple and much more.
Experience the joy of touring a coffee bean plantation adjacent to your campsite. Browse the
fields, learn about the different varieties of beans, pick, roast, and grind your beans. Then
have the pleasure of brewing your own coffee, a truly unique experience.
For the ultimate pleasure take local transportation to the highlight of the day, the Hot
Springs of Cocalmayo. Relax your body after the long hike in a bit of heaven! Hike up
to LLACTAPATA Inca ruins, and explore the ancient Inca city, which use to be covered with
vegetation. Enjoy from this viewpoint the best angles to see the great citadel of Machu
Picchu from far away. Following in the ancient footsteps of the Incas, explore the nooks and
grannies of the Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the world, with
our expert guide.
SAM Travel Peru is your best choice if you truly want to enjoy your Salkantay trek in
Peru. We are specialists in creating unique trekking routes, with our customized treks to
Machu Picchu like the Salkantay trek which other tour operators are not offering. What that
means for our clients is more enjoyable and exciting treks, personalized service, and small
groups averaging 4 to 6 trekkers and with a maximum of 8 trekkers.
 ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Camping, Nature exploration, History, Lots of fun!!

 FAQs: Our equipment, Our food, Watch our Salkantay Treks Video, Salkantay Hike
Pictures, Huayna Picchu Mt, Packing list.
 ITINERARY
INCLUSIONS WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR SALKANTAY TREK?
 Transfer from the airport to your hotel (It can be done on any date before the trek)
 Meals as indicated in the itinerary
 All camping equipment such as dining tent, tables chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
 Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
 Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
 Transfer to your hotel in Cusco
 Dinner in Aguas Calientes in a tourist restaurant
 Mules and horses (for equipment and personal items) including horsemen, 7 kgs of your
personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bags, etc
 Provision of a horse in case of emergency such as illness so that to ensure the trek is
 THICK FOAM MATTRESS
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR SALKANTAY TREK?
 Personal tent: US $30 – (Tent is for solo travelers only)
 Vistadome Train Upgrade – US$57 per person (For the return to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43
pm)
Trek)
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one hour.
PRICE “This unique Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu can be done on any date that is best
for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers”
**** This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs, we
will provide you with a duffle bag, to put your things.
DISCOUNTS
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EXTRAS
 Personal tent: US $30 – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
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 PLASTIC RAIN pocho made by SAM Travel Peru is included.


SERVICE.
SMALL GROUPS
BEST TREKKING ROUTE
Our itinerary is slightly different than the other trekking companies. Our camps are far
away from others and we visit the 2 amazing glacial lakes when no one else is there. We
hike up to Llactapata Inca ruins which is overlooking Machu Picchu and you can enjoy the
guided tour into Machu Picchu in a small group group.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
Hiking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu with SAM Travel Peru is a life changing
OUR COOKS ON THE SALKANTAY TREK
SAM Travel Peru honours any food restrictions and special diets such a vegetarian or
Vegan!
OUR EQUIPMENT
big and thick.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
families!

IMPORTANT INFO “Please read carefully the following information; it will help with your
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu your main luggage can be stored at our
office or at your hotel, both are for free.
HOW TO BOOK THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAY
FIRST, to book your Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form
We cannot purchase an Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchupermits and entrance tickets without
the following information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a permit for

the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu. You can make you deposit by clicking on
student discount.

*** If you cancel your Salkantay Trek, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5
DAYS
the same passport number you sent to us to book your Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu,
other entrances and reservations. The rangers will check your passport when you enter
will not be allowed to enter, Machu Picchu or get on the train. They are very strict about this
here!!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS ON SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS
Travel Peru specializes in SMALL, PRIVATE groups and provides a personalized service.
HIKING SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 5 DAYS
clothes for the next four days. Your weight allowance is up to 7kg/14p. Your team of porters will
carry your duffle bag for you, together with the food and camping gear. It’s important to be
aware, that you will not have access to your items in the duffle bag until the end of each day, as
The Salkantay Trail is a fairly difficult trek and you should be well prepared and healthy prior to
starting it. You have to be moderately fit and take regular exercise. In preparation: try walking
15kms in a day or go to the fitness club in the months leading up to the trek. It is also important
to be well acclimatised to the altitude. Try to spend at least 2 or 3 days in Cusco
(3350m/11,047ft) prior to starting the trek.
ARE THERE TOILETS ON THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU?
There are hot water pools to soak in and relax on the 3rd day of your Salkantay Trek to Machu
Picchu natural hot springs at Cocalmayo. Be sure to bring your bathing suit.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU
PICCHU 5 DAYS
ARE WE GOING TO BE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE SALKANTAY TREK
MACHU PICCHU 5 DAY?
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TIPPING
service.
ARE WE SUSTAINABLE?

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PACKING LIST WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR THE SALKANTAY TREK
 Toiletpaper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFLE BAG FOR THE SALKANTAY TREK
 2 t-shirts
 Swimming Suit
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR THE SALKANTAY TREK

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things

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Day 1: Cusco – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake – Soyroccocha

At 5am we pick you up at your hotel and drive in our private van for 3.5hours
to Soraypampa. Along the way you can enjoy some spectacular views of
villages, Iscuchaca, Limatambo, stunning valleys and the spectacular Salkantay snow-
capped mountain. At the trail head (Soraypampa) we power up with our breakfast while
obsorbing the exhilarating views of Humantay (5900m/19,356ft)
and Salkantay (6217m/20,396ft) mountain glaciers. Puting on our comfortable shoes we take
a 2.5 hour return hike up to see the turquoise Umantay Lake. We continue with a gentle
ascension for 1.5 hours to Salkantay Pampa where our trekking chefs have our delicious lunch
waiting in front of the beautiful glacier. Slipping in through the back door with one hour uphill
by switchback we arrive at our first campsite at Soroccocha located at the foot of the great
Salkantay Mountain.Then you’ll replenish your body with a coffee or hot chocolate.
The views on this day will be truly breathtaking.

Day 2: Soyroccocha – Salkantay Pass – Glacial lake – Colpapampa

After a scrumptous breakfast, get ready, get set to go.….on a moderate climb on your
day 2, within an hour you will reach the highest point of the trek (4,650m/15,367ft). From here
we transpire with nature at it’s purest form, feeling at one with the massive snowcapped
mountains, Salkantay (6,217m/20,717ft), Humantay, Huayanay and the diversion of white
lively rivers, and small humble lakes. As a side line we take half an hour to enjoy the
panoramic and truly exquisite turquoise Salkantay Lake. Continuing down to Rayanniyoc for
lunch and toward our finish line for the day, we trek for 2 more hours to the small village
of Colpapampa to spend the night.

 Accomodation: Camping facilities
Day 3: Colpapampa – Lucmabamaba – Hot springs

Today we have passed our mid way point. Within 3 hours of walking, we are enjoying the
beginning of the lush tropical rainforest, the bountiful fruit bearing trees, coffee and cacao
trees, and the undulating fruit plantations with their flowering orchids and always plenty of
birds to see. We arrive at wonderful Lucmabamaba for lunch with free time to rest.
After lunch, we will have an incredible experience of nature at it’s purest form, touring a
coffee plantation adjacent to the campsite. We will begin by browsing the fields, learning about
the different types of beans and picking our own beans. It doesn’t end there. Engulfed in the
fields of tomatoes and avocados are multiple ecosystems from beginning to end. We pick our
fresh produce which our trekking chef will use for our dinner.
Then by 3pm, we will take the local transport for 30mins to the natural hot springs at
Cocalmayo, where we bath in the natural resources mother earth provides us. Upon our return
our trekking chef with be creating his specialty with our fresh produce from the day.

 Distance: 14kms
 Time: 5 to 6 hrs approximately
 Difficulty : Moderate.
Day 4: Lucmabamba – LLAQTAPATA – Hydroelectric – Aguas Calientes.

After a last delicious breakfast by our chef and a hot drink, we will continue along
the ancient and remote Inca Trail for 3 hours uphill to the Puncuyoc Pass (2700m/8,858ft).
Along the way you will need to pinch yourself at fantastic views and authenticity of these unique
valleys and fruit plantations. Location! location!! We arrive to Llactapata Inca Ruins, located
right in front of Machu Picchu where we enjoy the strategic location of the Citadel of the
Grand Machu Picchu from far away and it’s surrounding mountains Huyana Picchu, Machu
Picchu and the Aobamba Canyon.
Still feeling overwhelmed, we descend for 2 hours to the Hydroelectric plant the primary power
source for Cusco where we will have lunch. Then it’s the last leg of the journey walking
to Aguas Calientes through the National Park of Machu Picchu. Feel your adrenaline start to
swirl in your veins as you come closer to the iconic Machu Picchu and the ancient wall that
surrounds the Inca Citadel.

 Distance: 15kms / 9 miles
 Difficulty : Moderate

Wake up early to a new day of adventure and mindfulness sharing the day with
our majestic Machu Picchu. Following in the ancient and remote footsteps of the ‘Lost
City of the Incas, listen carefully to the etheric cultural exchange of history without the crowds
who arrive at midday. You will be gifted with free time to explore, take photos,
climb Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain or visit the Sun Gate. Afterwards, we go
back toAguas Calientes and in the afternoon at 4:22pm we return by expedition train to
Ollantaytambo train station and then back to your hotel in Cusco by van, arriving at about
8:30pm.
 Meal: Breakfast
LARES HIKE TO MACHU PICCHU 3D/2N WITH PISAC INCA RUINS TOUR INCLUDED

OUR LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU IS THE BEST AND MOST UNIQUE PATH AVAILABLE

SAM Travel Peru is the only tour operator with its own unique trekking route which TREKS
COMPLETELY OFF THE BEATEN PATH with the LARES TREK TO MACHU
PICCHU, passing through the most isolated communities that no one else does. We are the
only tour operator that includes the PISAC INCA RUINS on top of the Lares Trek to Machu
Picchu — NO ONE HAS A BETTER DEAL than SAM Travel Peru for this trek.
You will explore the sophisticated Inca ruins of Pisac being enticed by the distillation of the
oldest traditions and the finest buildings on the planet. As the trek continues you visit some of
the most isolated Indigenous communities and have the privilege to interact with the Inca
people that are keeping the Inca culture alive and the route is incredibly picturesque, with
majestic ice glaciers, shockingly blue glacial lakes, waterfalls, llamas, and alpacas.
On the last day make your dreams become a reality as you enjoy a new day watching the
sunrise at Machu Picchu and exploring the amazing citadel with your professional guide…
FAQs: Our equipment, Our food, Live our Lares Trek video, Lares Trek Pictures, Huayna
Picchu Mt.
Please take a look at some of the blogs that our clients have written: Trek de Lares 4
hours, “It’s the journey, not the destination…”, Lares Pass – Day 3, Trekking in the Sacred
Valley, Alli and Ellie hike to Machu Picchu
 ITINERARY
 Transfer from the Airport to Hotel (it can be done on any date).
 Private transportation from the hotel to Pisac Inca ruins and then Huaran (Trailhead)
 Local Licensed & Fluent English speaking guide ( 2 guides for more than 8 people)
 Entrance tickets for Pisac Inca Ruins
 Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes
to Ollantaytambo and a transfer back to Cusco
 Admission ticket to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex
 Private guided tour in Machu Picchu for 2 hours.
 Hotel with private bathroom, hot shower, wifi, storage and buffet breakfast included
 4 person EUREKA TIMBERLINE TENT and a THICK COMFORTABLE MATTRESS.
 Delicious gourmet meals during the 4 days as indicated in the itinerary
 Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipment (7 kgs of your
personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag will be carried by our mules)
 Provision of a horse in case of emergency – In case of illness, to ensure trek can be
 Rain poncho
 Transfer back to Cusco only for our group
 Interaction with the local kids and community people
 Backpack rain cover
 Personal tent: US $30 – (Tent for solo travelers only )
4:43pm )
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one hour.
OPTIONAL UPGRADES: Hotel or Train
 VISTADOME TRAIN from Machu Picchu back to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43pm: US$57 per
person
 La Cabaña Hotel: US$40 per person
 Tierra Viva Hotel: US$70 per person
 El Mapi Hotel: US$120 per person
 Additional Night in hotel in Aguas Calientes – From US $60 (depending on choice and
availability)
PRICE “The best Lares Hike Machu Picchu is available on any date that is best suited to
you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers”
PRICE:
 2 Persons – US$597 per person

 7+ Persons – US$477 per person
***Price based on number of people due to the fact that this trek is not as high in demand
as the 4 day Lares Trek, thus it usually has a smaller group 2 to 4 persons.
***Guided tour in the Sacred valley (Pisac Inca ruins) are included!
*** This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7kgs, we
will provide you a duffle bag you can put your things in.
DISCOUNTS
booking.
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time.
EXTRAS
 Personal Tent: US $30 – (Tent is for single trekkers only)
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 SMALL PILLOW
 BEST ITINERARY operated by Lares Trek specialist only

SERVICE.
SMALL GROUPS
BEST LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU ROUTE
SAM Travel Peru is the only tour operator which TREKS OFF THE BEATEN PATH with
the LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU, passing through the most isolated communities, ending at
the hot springs. We are the only tour operator including the PISAC INCA RUINS on top of
the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu — NO ONE HAS A BETTER DEAL than SAM Travel Peru.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
Trekking the Lares Hike Machu Picchu with SAM Travel Peru is a life changing
OUR COOKS ON THE LARES MACHU PICCHU MACHU PICCHU
OUR EQUIPMENT
big and thick.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
families!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
our services and the trek to Machu Picchu”
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu your main luggage can be stored at our office
or at your hotel, both are for free.
HOW TO BOOK THE LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU
FIRST, to book your Lares Hike Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form by
We cannot purchase an Lares Hike Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
Lares Trek to Inca Trail Machu Picchu. You can make you deposit by clicking on
student discount.

*** If you cancel your Lares Trail Trek, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON LARES TREK MACHU PICCHU??
the same passport number you sent to us to book your Lares Hike Machu Picchu permit
or other entrances and reservations. The rangers on the Inca Trail will check every day and it
will be checked you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport
before allowing you to board the train. In case you are renewing your passport or changing your
name, go ahead and send us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can
change it when you get your new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 per
person. We must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change. Before
you change your passport keep a copy of your old one.
and new to be to enter the Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not have both you will not be
allowed to enter the Lares Hike Machu Picchu, and the train. They are very strict about this
here!!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU?
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS ON LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU?
Travel Peru specialises in SMALL, PRIVATE groups and provide a personalised service.
HIKING LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU
Because our Lares Hike Machu Picchu is unique to us and an out of the way location, evening
during high season we will only occasionally encounter another group.
ARE THERE TOILETS ON THE LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU?
ARE WE GOING TO BE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE LARES HIKE MACHU
PICCHU?
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 Toiletpaper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFLE BAG FOR LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU?
 2 t-shirts
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR LARES HIKE MACHU PICHCU?

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things
Day 1: Cusco – Pisac– Huaran – Cancha Cancha

The excitement of your Lares trek to Machu Picchu will help you arise early for your pickup
at 5:00am whether in Cusco or Sacred Valley.. Within the hour we will arrive at the ancient
remanents of this truly awesome Pisac Inca Citadel. If you are able to take your eyes off the
ruins and look up towards the skies you will be memorized at the flight of the Cararcara
falcons hovering and circling in the endless sky. Our guide will share with you the history of
the Pisac Inca Citadel in all it’s brilliance.
Breakfast is served high above looking down at the plunging gorges and awesome views
of the Inca city and valleys. Driving onward for 40 more minutes to Huaran, we meet our
horsemen and horses. Time to saddle up, boots on, and begin our first 3 hours, gradually
ascending up to Canchacancha. There we replenish our energy for our trek ahead with a
delicious lunch prepared by our trekking chef. Canchacancha being the the most isolated
and self sustainable community traditional to the core, has no bus route or
electricity. Reestablish your connection with nature and the realness of life with the
locals as they share share their homes. It would be greatly appreciated if you could share
some toys, old useful clothes, notebooks, fruit or any other items with the local. Two hours
later we have completed our first trekking day and arrive at our campsite. Boots off, time to
enjoy high tea with amazing views of the frozen Andean peaks. After dinner our guide will
show you the Inca Constellations,which they depended on for their agricultural guidance and
still do to this present day.

Day 2: Cancha Cancha – Quishuarani

Feeling all reved up on our second day and having had a delicious breakfast, we begin
our 4 hour hike northeast, an intense trek, passing over three high passes to the highest point of
our trek called Pachacuted pass. (4700 mt /15420 ft). This is the time to pat yourself on the
back and embrace the feeling of total exhilaration and self achievement having reached the
summit. Compensating for the tough trek are the views of the rigid glaciers, shockingly blue
glacial lakes, llamas, rugged valleys and undulating farmlands. After a time to enjoy the
360º views, we descend for an hour, taking lunch by the mirrored glacial lake, with picturesque
views of the Lares Valley with plenty of llamas and alpacas. After a siesta time, we descend for
2 hours til we reach our campsite located by the Kiswarani community. (3700 mt/12139ft).
Taking the backroads to Machu Picchu Llama, herders are readily seen and the local
indigenous people will open their hearts and interact with you in the Quechua language (Inca’s
language). Your guide will act as your mediator to translate and teach you some Quechua
language, and then you get to enjoy the stunning waterfall… Finally we arrive to Kiswany,
take our transportation for 2 hours to Ollantaytambo and then the train to Aguas
Calientes where we spend the night in a hotel.

 Distance: 14kms / 10.3 miles
 Time:8hrs approximately
 Difficulty: challenge

Bursting with excitment on your final day, we take the first bus to Machu Picchu
Archeological site, just in time for sunrise. There we tour every nook and cranny of this New 7
Wonders of the World site, the great Machu Picchu. What an unforgettable experience! Your
guide will expertly direct you through the ruins and its diverse main streets for a 2 hour tour.
Then on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of
Inca wisdom, as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Or you can stay
still and find the peace within as you sit in the pure delight of the moment.
If you wish to, you can indulge in a few of the following activities on your own (not
included in the price)
magnificence of Machu Picchu (Additional Cost)
 You will be given some time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku (Free of Cost)
 Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or to
the hot springs (Entrance fees to enter)
You will descend to Aguas Calientes, have a leisurely lunch and later on board the
Expedition train at 4:22pm for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo Station to
pick up your van back to Cusco and your hotel arriving around 8pm.
LARES TREK TO MACHU PICCHU 4D/3N WITH SACRED VALLEY INCLUDED
SAM Travel Peru is the only tour operator with its own unique trekking route, which TREKS
COMPLETELY OFF THE BEATEN PATH with the LARES TREK TO MACHU
PICCHU, passing through the most isolated communities that no one else does, and ending at
the Lares hot springs. We are the only tour operator that includes the PISAC INCA RUINS on
top of the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu — NO ONE HAS A BETTER DEAL than SAM Travel
Peru for this trek.
You will explore the sophisticated Inca ruins of Pisac being enticed by the distillation of the
oldest traditions and the finest buildings on the planet. As the trek continues, you visit some of
the most isolated Indigenous communities and have the privilege to interact with the Inca
people that are keeping the Inca culture alive and the route is incredibly picturesque, with
majestic ice glaciers, shockingly blue glacial lakes, waterfalls, llamas, and alpacas.
On the last day, make your dreams become a reality as you enjoy a new day watching the
sunrise at Machu Picchu and exploring the amazing citadel with your professional guide…
***You might want to check out our 5 day Lares Trek – You get the best of both worlds,
the Lares Trek plus the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Link 5 Day Lares Trek
FAQs: Our equipment, Our food, Live our Lares Trek video, Lares Trek Pictures, Huayna
Picchu Mt.
Please take a look at some of the blogs that our clients have written: Trek de Lares 4
hours, “It’s the journey, not the destination…”, Lares Pass – Day 3, Trekking in the Sacred
Valley, Alli and Ellie hike to Machu Picchu
 ITINERARY
 Transfer from the Airport to Hotel (it can be done on any date).
 Private transportation from the hotel to Pisac Inca ruins and then Huaran (Trailhead)
 Local Licensed & Fluent English speaking guide ( 2 guides for more than 8 people)
 Entrance tickets for Pisac Inca Ruins
 Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes
to Ollantaytambo and a transfer back to Cusco
 Admission ticket to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex
 Private guided tour in Machu Picchu for 2 hours.
 Hotel with private bathroom, hot shower, wifi, storage and buffet breakfast included
 4 person EUREKA TIMBERLINE TENT and a THICK COMFORTABLE MATTRESS.
 Delicious gourmet meals during the 4 days as indicated in the itinerary
personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag will be carried by our mules)
 Provision of a horse in case of emergency – In case of illness, to ensure trek can be
 Rain poncho
 Transfer back to Cusco only for our group
 Interaction with the local kids and community people
 Backpack rain cover
 Personal tent: US $30 – (Tent for solo travelers only )
4:43pm )
Trek)
Trek)
one hour.
OPTIONAL UPGRADES: Hotel or Train

 VISTADOME TRAIN from Machu Picchu back to Cusco (Poroy) at 4:43pm: US$57 per
person
 La Cabaña Hotel: US$40 per person
 Tierra Viva Hotel: US$70 per person
 El Mapi Hotel: US$120 per person
 Additional Night in hotel in Aguas Calientes – From US $60 (depending on choice and
availability)
PRICE & AVAILABILITY “The best Lares Hike Machu Picchu is available on any date that
is best suited to you as long as we have a minimum of 2 hikers”
PRICE:

 7+ Persons – US$477 per person
***Price based on number of people due to the fact that this trek is not as high in demand
as the 4 day Lares Trek, thus it usually has a smaller group 2 to 4 persons.
***Guided tour in the Sacred valley (Pisac Inca ruins) are included!
*** This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7kgs, we
will provide you a duffle bag you can put your things in.
DISCOUNTS
booking.
booking.
time.
EXTRAS
4:43pm )
Trek)
Trek

sick.
 SMALL PILLOW
 BEST ITINERARY operated by Lares Trek specialist only

SERVICE.
SMALL GROUPS
BEST LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU ROUTE
the LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU, passing through the most isolated communities, ending at
the hot springs. We are the only tour operator including the PISAC INCA RUINS on top of
the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu — NO ONE HAS A BETTER DEAL than SAM Travel Peru.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
Trekking the Lares Hike Machu Picchu with SAM Travel Peru is a life changing
OUR COOKS ON THE LARES MACHU PICCHU MACHU PICCHU
OUR EQUIPMENT
big and thick.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
families!

our services and the trek to Machu Picchu”
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu your main luggage can be stored at our office
or at your hotel, both are for free.
HOW TO BOOK THE LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU
FIRST, to book your Lares Hike Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our booking form by
We cannot purchase an Lares Hike Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
Lares Trek to Inca Trail Machu Picchu. You can make you deposit by clicking on
student discount.

*** If you cancel your Lares Trail Trek, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT ON LARES TREK MACHU PICCHU??
the same passport number you sent to us to book your Lares Hike Machu Picchu permit
or other entrances and reservations. The rangers on the Inca Trail will check every day and it
will be checked you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport
before allowing you to board the train. In case you are renewing your passport or changing your
name, go ahead and send us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can
change it when you get your new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 per
person. We must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change. Before
you change your passport keep a copy of your old one.
and new to be to enter the Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not have both you will not be
allowed to enter the Lares Hike Machu Picchu, and the train. They are very strict about this
here!!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU?
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS ON LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU?
HIKING LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU
Because our Lares Hike Machu Picchu is unique to us and an out of the way location, evening
during high season we will only occasionally encounter another group.
ARE THERE TOILETS ON THE LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU?
ARE WE GOING TO BE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE LARES HIKE MACHU
PICCHU?
there !
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PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU FOR LARES HIKE MACHU
PICCHU?
 Toiletpaper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFLE BAG FOR LARES HIKE MACHU PICCHU?
 2 t-shirts
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK FOR LARES HIKE MACHU PICHCU?

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things

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Day 1: Cusco – Pisac – Huaran – Cancha Cancha

The excitement of your Lares trek to Machu Picchu will help you arise early for your pickup
at 5:00am whether in Cusco or Sacred Valley. Within the hour, we will arrive at the ancient
remnants of this truly awesome Pisac Inca Citadel. If you are able to take your eyes off the
ruins and look up towards the skies, you will be memorized at the flight of the Caracara
falcons hovering and circling in the endless sky. Our guide will share with you the history of
the Pisac Inca Citadel in all its brilliance.
Breakfast is served high above, looking down at the plunging gorges and awesome
views of the Inca city and valleys. Driving onward for 40 more minutes to Huaran, we meet
our horsemen and horses. Time to saddle up, boots on, and begin our first 3 hours gradually
ascending to Canchacancha, replenishing our energy for our trek ahead with a delicious lunch
prepared by our trekking chef. Canchacancha being the most isolated and self-sustainable
community, traditional to the core, with no bus route or electricity. Make your connection with
nature and the realness of life with the locals that share their homes. It would be of much
appreciation to share some toys, old useful clothes, notebooks, fruit or any items with the locals.
Two hours later, we have completed our first trekking day and arrived at our campsite. Boots off,
time to enjoy afternoon tea with amazing views of the frozen Andean peaks. After dinner, our
guide will show you the Inca’s constellations in which they depended on for their agricultural
guidance and still do to this present day.


Feeling all revved up to begin our second day and have eaten a delicious breakfast, we
begin our 4 hour hike northeast, an intense walk accomplishing the three high passes to the
highest point of our trek called Pachacutec Pass (4700 mt / 15420 ft). This is when to pat
yourself on the back and embrace the feeling of total exhilaration and self-achievement for
making the summit. Compensating for the intense hike, the views of the rigid glaciers,
shockingly blue glacial lakes, llama herds, rugged valleys and undulating
farmlands. After a time to enjoy the 360º views, we descend for an hour, taking lunch by the
mirrored glacial lake, with its picturesque views of the Lares Valley with plenty of llamas and
alpacas.
After a siesta time, we descend for 2 hours until we reach our campsite located by the
Kiswarani community, (3700mt /12139ft). Taking the back roads to Machu Picchu Llama,
where herders are readily available and the local indigenous people will open their hearts and
interact with you in the Quechua language (Inca language). Your guide will act as your
mediator to translate and teach you some Quechua language, and then you get to enjoy the
stunning waterfall.
At the campsite, everything will be ready. Enjoy afternoon tea time and dinner then snuggle in
for a comfortable night sleep.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities with comfortable tents, inflatable mattress´s,
blankets and pillows
 Difficulty: challenge
Day 3: Quishuarani – Cuncani – Lares – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

Your adventure continues as you begin the most memorable day yet! We begin our
ascension for 3 hours until we reach the Hullkiccasa Pass, (4200mt/13779ft) getting a bird’s
eye view of the reflections of the mirror images of the glacial lakes. Time to descend for 2 hours
through the boundless farmlands and pristine lakes to the Cucani community. Connecting
with the local indigenous children, we will visit their school and share in some quality time
with the students.
A little further, on we are welcomed into the natural volcanic hot springs for an hour to
soak, have lunch and take a siesta. Time for our goodbyes for our remarkable chef and
cowboy. With the body relaxed, the mind begins to sway toward preparing for the ultimate
experience. We take our van for 2.5 hours to Ollantaytambo where we will have dinner at a
tourist restaurant. At 7.00pm or 9.00pm, we take our train to Aguas Calientes City, where we
spend the night at our hotel. (private room with hot shower included) One more night to sleep
before the big day!

Bursting with excitement on your final surreal day, we take the first bus to Machu Picchu
archeological site, making sure we tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the
World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Citadel of the Incas, Machu
Picchu, what an unforgettable experience. Your guide will expertly direct you through the
energetic ruins and its diverse main streets. Then on your own, you can wander around the
town squares of the world’s spiritual center of Inca wisdom, as well as climb the intricately
carved stairways made of stone. Or you can stay still and find the peace within as you sit in
the pure delight of the moment.
If you wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own you can (not
included in the price):
 Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain to appreciate the beauty and
magnificence of Machu Picchu
 You will be given some time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku.
to the hot springs.
When you are ready, you will descend to Aguas Calientes, have a leisurely lunch on your
own, and later on board the train at 4:22pm for the return trip to Cusco stopping at
the Ollantaytambo Station, where you will catch our private van back to Cusco and arrive at
your hotel around 8pm.
 Meal: Breakfast
OUR LARES TREK IS THE BEST AND MOST UNIQUE PATH AVAILABLE PLUS SHORT
INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU
The Pisac Inca ruins + the Lares Valley trek + Hot springs + Machu Picchu, gives the
trekker the best of all worlds in 5 days. Come with SAM Travel Peru to discover the Pisac
Inca ruins, and trek OFF the beaten path though the LARES VALLEY, and trek on the Inca
Trail to Machu Picchu. How could you want more!
Highlights of the Lares Valley Trek portion: explore the amazing Inca City ruins of
Pisac with your guide as he shares with you the history of the City and the Incas and then
trek on through the Lares Valleys, interacting with the locals in their isolated communities
where people are keeping the Inca Culture alive. During this incredibly picturesque trek, you
will enjoy peaking ice glaciers, shockingly blue glacial lakes, waterfalls, llamas, alpacas and
your reward on the 3rd day is the natural volcanic hot springs to soothe your tired muscles
and time to take a shower and a siesta if desired.
Highlights of the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu portion: Explore
the ancient Inca religious cities along the way, enjoy the flora and fauna, hike on
the original Inca trail just like in ancient times, visit Machu Picchu 2 times, Hotel, and the best
guides. In addition, upon arrival to Machu Picchu by the Sun Gate, you will have the unique
experience of viewing Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate.
Highlights: Sunrise at Machu Picchu – Private guided tour of Machu Picchu – Ascent
of Wayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain(optional) – Early return trip by train
expedition
Please have a look at some of the blogs that our clients have written: Trek de Lares 4 jours, “It’s
the journey, not the destination…”, Lares Pass – Day 3

 ITINERARY
 Transfer from the airport to your hotel

 First breakfast
 Private transportation from the hotel to Huaran – Trail head.
 Licensed guide fluent in English and Quechua.
 Round trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
 Admission ticket to the Machu picchu Archaeological Complex
 Entrance tickets to the Inca Trail national park
 2 nights Hotel with private bathroom, hot shower, wifi, storage and buffet breakfast
included
 2 person Igloo tents (large and comfortable)
 Thick Foam Mattress
 Delicious meals during the 4 days as indicated in the itinerary
 Cook and cooking equipment
 Horseman and mules, to carry all camping and personal equipment (7 kilograms of your
personal items such as extra clothes, sleeping bag, these will be carried by our mules)
(on Lares Trek portion only)
 Provision of a horse in case of emergency (With helmet) incase of illness, to ensure
the trek can be completed by all participants (Only Lares Hike)
 Boiled water to fill your drinking bottles
 Guided tour in Machu Picchu
 Chef, cooking equipment and kitchen tent
 Rain poncho
 Transfer back to Cusco for our group
 Local interaction with the local kids and the community.
4:43pm )
Trek)
Trek)
one hour.
 OPTIONAL UPGRADES: Hotel
PRICE PRICE – Only US$747 per person

*** This price includes the extra porter who will carry your beloñgings up to 7 kilograms,
we will provide you a duffle bag, to put your belongings in.
DISCOUNTS:
booking.
booking.
 Group of 5 people or more: US$30. All you need to do is book the trek together at the
same time.

*** The short Inca trail to Machu Picchu is almost always available year round except it is
closed in February for maintenance — This trek takes you into Machu Picchu by walking
through the SUN GATE like in the ancient times, you will explore some amazing Inca
ruins along the way like Wiñaywayna Inca City.
CHECK YOUR SHORT INCA TRAIL TREK AVAILABILITY BY CLICKING ON THE MONTH
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 Personal Porter for Inca Trail portion – US$60
 Single Supplement – US$30 2* for single travelers

Thick Foam Mattresses for every hiker, small pillow, transfer Airport to Hotel (only in
Cusco), duffle bags, trash plastic bags, and extra blanket for the tent are included in the
trekking price!
 GUIDED TOUR INTO PISAC INCA RUINS: Enjoy and explore the amazing Inca city of
Pisac which is one of the most important Inca cities of the famous Sacred Valley.
 EXTRA PORTER is included in the price, the porter will carry your things up to 7 kgs /
14p sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc. (Lares Trek portion only)
 COLD BOILED WATER will be provided along the trek, there will be hot and cold water
at each meal time.
 OXYGEN TANK will be available.
 EMERGENCY HORSE is included which can be ridden if you feel tired or sick. (Lares
Trek portion only)
 BEST ITINERARY operated by Lares Trek specialist only.

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BEST LARES TREK ROUTE + SHORT INCA TRAIL
the LARES TREK MACHU PICCHU, passing through the most isolated communities, ending at
the hot springs. Now you get the best combination possible, our incredible LARES TREK PLUS
SHORT INCA TRAIL. It is the best of both worlds and NO ONE HAS A BETTER DEAL than
SAM Travel Peru for this combination trek.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
Hiking the Lares Trek Machu Picchu with SAM Travel Peru is a life changing experience
with a fully portered trek where your comfort and enjoyment are our first priority. We make sure
that you get the best experience for your holiday in Peru while you interact with the locals,
explore fantastic sites and re-discover remote ancient Inca towns and buildings. Having the
opportunity to learn some words in Quechua and about the fascinating Inka history. Immerse
yourself in the stunning landscape and simply feel the magic of Mother Nature
OUR COOKS ON THE LARES TREK MACHU PICCHU
OUR EQUIPMENT
big and thick.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
families!
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Lares trek Machu Picchu your main luggage can be stored at our office or
at your hotel, both are for free.
HOW TO BOOK THE LARES TREK + SHORT INCA TRAIL
FIRST, to book your Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail, we need you to fill out our booking form by
We cannot purchase an Lares Trek + Short Inca Trailpermits and entrances without the

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail. You can make you deposit by clicking on
3. For childre from the age of 2 to 12 the discount is $60.
student discount.
government does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure dates. Permits and
entrance tickets are not transferable nor refundable.
*** If you cancel your Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail , the deposit is not refundable at all!
the same passport number you sent to us to book your Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail,
permit, entrances and reservations. The rangers will check your passport when you enter
will not be allowed to enter the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu or get on the train. They are very
strict about this here!!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE LARES TREK MACHU PICCHU?
HIKING TO LARES TREK MACHU PICCHU
The Lares trek + Sshort Inca Trail is a 39 km hike through the Andes in the Cusco region. The
maximum altitude reached is (4,700m/15,419ft). The Trail is a fairly difficult trek and you should
be well prepared and healthy prior to starting it. You have to be moderately fit and take regular
exercise.
In preparation: try walking 15kms a day or go to the fitness club in the months leading up to the
trek. It is also important to be well acclimatized to the altitude. Try to spend at least 2 or 3 days
ARE THERE TOILETS ON THE LARES TREK MACHU PICCHU?
There are hot showers and hot water pools to soak in and relax on the 3rd day of your trek at
the Lares Hot Springs. Be sure to bring your bathing suit.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH THE TREK?
assist you to the TREKnearest town for help with transportation. We always carry oxygen on the
trek for any respiratory problems In extreme cases, a helicopter pick up can be arranged at your
own expense. (Travel insurance required). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you
are unable to finish the trek.
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PICCHU?
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PACKING LIST WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH YOU
 Toiletpaper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFLE BAG

 2 t-shirts
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things
Day 1: Cusco – Huaran – Cancha Cancha

At 6am we pick you up a your hotel and then drive for the next hour to the Pisac Inca ruins,
where we explore this amazing Inca City with your guide as he shares with you the history of
the City and the Incas. After the guided tour, we enjoy breakfast in front of the Pisac ruins
engrossed with the amazing views of the Inca city & valleys below.
After breakfast, we take off on a 2 hour drive to the village of Huaran (2840m/9,318ft) located
in the famous Sacred Valley between Pisac and Urubamba. Huaran will be the starting point
where we meet up with the horsemen and pack up the horses. Leaving the Sacred
Valley behind, we maneuver northward following a gentle ascending trail along the
small Cancha Cancha River. It takes approximately 6 hours to reach our destination, a small
village named Cancha Cancha (3800m/12,477ft) where we spend the night.
 Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea – Dinner

 Accommodation: Camping facilities with comfortable tents, foam mattress, blankets,
pillows

Leaving Cancha Cancha we continue trekking up the valley, passing small thatched stone
houses, huge mountainous ranges and typical Peruvian layered landscapes. After 2 hours, the
path plateaus out, and we arrive to the highest pass called Pachacutec Pass
(4758m/15610ft). Filled with joy and relief over reaching the summit, and captivated by
the superb views of Pachacutec Lake and the snowy mountainous peaks of Pitusiray, we
take the moment to enjoy the stunning sites before us and allow the sun’s rays replenish us. We
then head downhill for the next 2 hours in time to enjoy a refreshing lunch. After lunch,
we continue downward for another 1.5 hours into the valley’s several glacial lakes, herds of
alpacas, llamas and sheep. Tonight we camp at (3,870 m/12,694ft) close
to Quishuarani village, with its typical Inca stone and thatched homes.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities with comfortable tents, inflatable mattress,
blankets, pillows
Day 3: Quishuarani – Cuscani – Lares – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

As we reach the mid-point of our trek, it is time to take on the second mountain
pass, Hillkiccasa Pass (4200m/13779ft). As we trek we marvel over the views of the plunging
and peaked Peruvian Andes Mountains, as nature surrounds us in its purest form. The
majestic Colquecruz and Pitusiray Mountains are awe inspiring to watch from the pass. We
continue our trek through the Puna grasslands, undulating and productive agricultural
sitesand natural pristine lakes. After 5 hours of hiking, we reach Cuncani, a small Inca
community. From Cuncani we head down through a lush valleywith extensive agricultural
areas, fruit bearing trees, varied flora, and native flowers like begonias and wild orchids. Finally,
we reach our destination, the Lares Village (3100m/10170ft) where we cannot wait to soak in
the natural volcanic hot springs for an hour, have lunch and take a siesta.
After lunch in Lares, we take our private transport to Ollantaytambo, where we spend the
night in our hotel.

 Accommodation: Tunupa Lodge or Isky Hotel in Ollantaytambo
 Time: 6 hrs approximately
Day 4: Ollantaytambo – 104kms – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

Early, we take our train to 104 kms point (2,100m/6,927ft), Cusco-Machu Picchu way. With
anticipation, we begin our first leg of the Inca Trail, passing the first checkpoint. Here we repack
to carry only the essentials in your backpack for the 1 day of trekking on the Inca Trail.
Afterwards we initiate a moderate climb for three hours to the magnificent archaeological site
of Wiñayhuana. (2,650m/8747ft). Once there, we notice as we take in the spectacular views
of the Urubamba Canyon, the stunning Inca sites around us, and the connection to the
traditional four day Inca Trail. We continue onward towards the long anticipated Sun
Gate, (2,730m/9,007ft) where we finally get our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all
its brilliance and its majestic monumentality. After a time to take many photos, we head for one-
hour downhill, to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, take the bus to Aguas Calientes, and find our
hotel where we spend the night.
 Meals: Box lunch & Dinner.

 Distance: 13 kms/8 miles

town squares of the world’s spiritual center of Inca wisdom, as well as climb the intricately
carved stairways made of stone. Alternatively, you can stay still and just relax or meditate as
you sit in the pure delight of the moment and the mountain’s presence.
magnificence of Machu Picchu from the views above (additional cost)
 You will be given some time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku. (Free of cost)
to the hot springs (will be an additional entrance fee).
own, and later on board the Expedition train at 4:22pm for the return trip to Cusco stopping at
the Ollantaytambo Station, where you will catch our private van back to Cusco and your hotel,
arriving around 8pm.
 Meal: Breakfast
MACHU PICCHU TOUR WITH EXPEDITION TRAIN 1 DAY
You can enjoy an unmatched and mesmerizing panoramic train journey, as you pass
through the ancient towns of the Incas. Your 3.5-hour journey starts from Cusco (Poroy Train
Station) to Aguas Calientes in style through the alpine meadows nestled amongst the green,
brown and white peaks, the intricately formed valleys, layers of handmade Inca farming
terraces, ridged snowcapped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon up
to Aguas Calientes.
Transported by shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to begin your connection to the natural
world and cultural show at the citadel of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft), catch yourself as
you travel back in time to this magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name
of Machu-Picchu, “The Old Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring the
majestic Machu Picchu, the Incan ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving culture of
the people who once resided there.
 ITINERARY
 SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE FOR MACHU PICCHU TOUR
Enjoy Machu Picchu Tour in 1 Day with SAM Travel Peru, in a Small Group!
 At 4:00am; transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the Train Station at Ollantaytambo.

(Train leaves at 6:10 am)
 The train ride consists of spectacular views in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
 At around 7:30am, your guide will meet you at the train station, He will transfer you to
the shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu about a – 30 minutes ride.
 Upon arrival; your guide will give a guided tour of Machupicchu that lasts around 2.5
hours and then you have some free time for taking photos, exploring the citadel by
yourself.
 By 12pm, you will take the shuttle back to Aguas Calientes town in time to enjoy lunch.
 At 4:22pm, return by Expedition Train to Ollantaytambo and transfer back to Cusco
by van.
 Arriving to your hotel in Cusco approximately at 8:30pm.
***Hike of Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mt. not possible with the time schedule of a
one-day tour.
INCLUSIONS WHAT IS INCLUDED FOR MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
 Transfer at 4:00am from your hotel to Ollantaytambo by private van

 Expedition train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
 Round-trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (30mins)
 Admission ticket for Machu Picchu Citadel
 Guided tour in English 2 hours approximately – with a lot of free time for photos and
extra hikes
 (Small group from 2 to 8 people with an experienced English speaking guide)
 Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo, then transfer to your hotel in
Cusco
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED FOR MACHU PICCHU TOUR?

 Hike of Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mt. not possible with the time schedule of a
one-day tour.
 Drinks
 Meals
 Tips for your guide.
PRICE “The Machu Picchu Tour is available on any date that is best for you, as long as
we have a minimum of 2 hikers”
***Private service is available for $40 more per person.
***All entrance fees are included and we operate our tours in small groups averaging 5
persons with a maximum of 8!

DISCOUNTS
booking.
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SERVICE.
SMALL GROUPS
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
answer all of your questions about our services and tour”
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at
your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR:
FIRST, to book your Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking
We cannot purchase an an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following
information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a your entrance

to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by clicking on
student discount.

not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after the tickets has been
bought. Tickets are also not transferable nor refundable.
*** If you cancel your Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT FOR THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
the same passport number you sent to us to book your entrance to Machu Picchu, train
ticket, other entrances and reservations. The rangers will check when you enter Machu
Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before allowing you to board the train.
In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send us
your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your
and new to be to enter into Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not have both you will not be
allowed to enter into Machu Picchu or get on the train. They are very strict about this here!!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
First I would say that the weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee. We
recommend you to bring a warm jacket for early morning and rain poncho in case of a rain
shower.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
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feel, depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your tour. Remember, a tip is
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PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING?
 A small daypack with water to drink

 Snacks if you like
 Comfortable shoes or runners
 Camera and rain jacket or poncho
 A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries
 Hat for the sun , sunscreen, insect repellent.
 Passport (Cannot enter Train or Machu Picchu without passport)
 ISIC card if appropriate.
 Money for souvenirs
Machu Picchu Tours – ITINERARY

Wake up early to rise to a new day of adventure and mindfulness sharing the day with our
majestic Machu Picchu. We pick you up at your hotel 6:30am and then drive in our private
van to Poroy-Cusco Train Station to leave at 7:35am (in off-season we drive you to
Ollantaytambo for the 7:05am Vistadome Train)
Travel through the alpine meadows nestled amongst the green brown and white
peaks, the intricately formed valleys, layers of handmade Inca farming terraces,
ridged snowcapped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon,
from Ollantaytambo the sacred Vilcanota River will be our companion until arrival at Aguas
Calientes.
Your guide will meet you at the train station at 10:52am. You will have just a few minutes
to get a sandwich or something for lunch before being transferred to Machu
Picchu on the shuttle bus. (2040mt/7907ft). Following in the ancient and remote footsteps
of the Lost City of the Incas, listen carefully the 2.5 hours of guided tour and cultural
exchange of the history of Machu Picchu. You will then be gifted with free time to explore,
take photos, or hike to the Sun Gate. Returning to Aguas Calientes, you will catch the early
evening Vistadome train 6:10pm train to Ollantaytambo, where we take you back to your
hotel in Cusco, arriving approximately by 10pm.
Meals: Snack and Hot Drinks on the Train.
EXTRA HIKES
 Hiking up to the SUN Gate: (no ticket is needed). It takes an hour hike from where you
may enjoy the amazing angle view of Machu Picchu- a 2-hour round trip hike.
 Inca Bridge: (no ticket needed). It is a 25-minute walk from the citadel, great views.
VISTADOME CLASS TRAIN

The Vistadome is the ideal train for those who want to be in contact with the environment and
appreciate the wonderful journey to Machu Picchu. Connect your senses through a
sophisticated and sensory travel experience with the best comfort and quality service!
Surrounded by glass, in cars with large panoramic windows on the side and ceiling,
offering incomparable scenic views and numerous opportunities to capture amazing
pictures. The Vistadome has a different service, which allows the visitor to be immersed in the
Andean Culture through its landscapes, music, dance and even food, carefully prepared with
local ingredients.
The Vistadome train provides travelers with on board personalized and first class
service to give them an unforgettable lifetime experience. It also has air
conditioning and heating, leather seats that adjust the body to provide comfort and relaxation
during the entire trip.
You start your journey at the Poroy station located about 25 minutes from downtown Cusco,
the journey to Machu Picchu lasts just over three hours you arrive at Aguas Calientes. Peru
Rail is concerned about every detail of a passengers needs in this unique experience.
Your return journey is from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo the Sacred Valley of the
Incas a journey lasting 2 hours. When you arrive at Ollantaytambo, you will transfer to a
private van for your trip back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel at about 10pm.
**Hike of Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mt. is not possible with the time schedule of a
one-day tour.
You can enjoy an unmatched and mesmerizing panoramic train journey, as you pass
through the ancient towns of the Incas. Travel through the alpine meadows nestled
amongst the green, brown and white peaks, the intricately formed valleys, layers of
handmade Inca farming terraces, ridged snowcapped mountains and sub-tropical
jungle near the Amazon up to Aguas Calientes.
Transported by shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to begin your connection to the natural
world and cultural show at the citadel of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft). Catch yourself as
you travel back in time to this magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name
of Machu-Picchu, “The Old Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring the
majestic Machu Picchu, the Incan ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving culture of
the people who once resided there.
 ITINERARY
 INCLUSIONS
WHAT IS INCLUDED
 Transfer at 5:00am from your hotel to Poroy Train Station (Cusco) by private van
 Expedition train ticket from Poroy to Aguas Calientes – from Aguas Calientes to
Ollantaytambo)
 Round-trip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (30mins)
 Admission ticket for Machu Picchu Citadel
 Guided tour in English 2 to 2.5 hours approximately – with a lots of free time for photos
and extra hikes
 (Small group from 2 to 8 people with an experienced English speaking guide)
 Return by private transportation from Ollantaytambo Train Station (Cusco) to your hotel.
 Climb of Huaynapicchu
 Climb of Machu Picchu Mountain
 Drinks
 Meals as indicated in your itinerary
 Upgrade to Vistadome Train
PRICE The Machu Picchu Tour is available on any date that is best for you, as long as we
have a minimum of 2 hikers”
PRICE – US$367 per person with Expedition Train
PRICE – US$427 per person with upgrade to Vistadome Train
***Train can be upgrade to Vistadome for $57 per person with slightly different train
schedule.

DISCOUNTS
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EXTRAS
 Huayna Picchu Climb: US$35. This will need to be booked in advance, let us know
about it at the time of booking.
 Machu Picchu Mountain: US$30. This will need to be booked in advance, let us
know about it at the time of booking.
 Upgrade to Vistadome Train: US$57 – Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) at 4:43pm.
 Upgrade Hotel – 3 star US$40. (Can upgrade to 4 or 5 star also)
 Single Supplement: US$30 2* for single travelers

SERVICE.
SMALL GROUPS
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
answer all of your questions about our services and tour”
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
HOW TO BOOK THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR:
FIRST, to book your Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking
information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality

student discount.

*** If you cancel your Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT FOR THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
shower.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
TIPPING
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BOOK NOW
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Group Private
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$277 per person
PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING?
 A small daypack with water to drink

 Snacks if you like
 Camera and rain jacket or poncho
 A fleece or jacket, basic toiletries
 Hat for the sun , sunscreen, insect repellent.
 Passport (Cannot enter Train or Machu Picchu without passport)
 ISIC card if appropriate.
 Money for souvenirs
MACHU PICCHU 2 DAY TOUR BY EXPEDITION TRAIN

DAY 1: CUSCO – AGUAS CALIENTES
Wake up early to rise to a new day of adventure and mindfulness sharing the day with
our majestic Machu Picchu. We pick you up at your hotel at 5:40am, and then drive in
our private van to the Poroy (Cusco) Train Station to leave at 6:40am. Travel through the
alpine meadows nestled amongst the green, and white glacier peaks, the intricately
formed valleys, layers of handmade Inca farming terraces, ridged snowcapped
mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon from Ollantaytambo. The sacred
Vilcanota River will be our companion until your arrival at Aguas Calientes.
Your hotel representative will meet you at the train station at 10:40 to transfer you
to your hotel. After settling in your hotel, you can enjoy lunch at your leisure in the numerous
restaurants in Aguas Calientes.
You will have the afternoon free to explore Aguas Calientes, relax in the Hot Springs (10
soles), shop in the handicraft market or go to visit the Butterfly Museum. You guide will
meet you at your hotel at 7pm for your briefing for your trip to Machu Picchu the next
day.
 Accommodations: Wiracocha Inn Hotel or Andean Terra Hotel

Bursting out with excitement on your final surreal day, we take the 5.30am bus to Machu
Picchu archeological site, arriving in time for the sunrise, making sure we tour every nook and
cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. On
your 2.5 hours private tour, your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its
diverse main streets. Then on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the
world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made
of stone until the end of your session time.
If you wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own, you can (not

magnificence of Machu Picchu (An additional fee)
 You can also take time to walk to the Sun Gate, 2 hours round trip or the Inca
Bridge, 1 hour round trip. (No additional fee)
to the hot springs. (Entrance fee to enter)
After your time to enjoy Machu Picchu, you will descend to Aguas Calientes at 12pm.
You can take in a leisurely lunch or explore Aguas Calienteshandicraft market and board the
Expedition train by 4:22pm for the return trip to Cusco stopping at the Ollantaytambo Train
Station and then you will be driven back to your hotel in our private van, arriving around
8:30pm.
 Meals: breakfast
***There are now 2 sessions to enter the Machu Picchu Citadel; 6am to 12pm and 12pm
to 5:30pm. If you wish to stay after 12pm, you must purchase a second entrance ticket.
***Passengers that purchase Huayna Picchu tickets are given an extra 2 hours at the
Machu Picchu Citadel and those that purchase Machu Picchu Mountain tickets get 3
hours extra
***Note: Train can be upgrade to Vistadome with a slightly different schedule from the
Expedition Train.
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MORAY, SALT MINE AND MACHU PICCHU TOUR 2 DAYS
Winding up and down through cultures, past and present, enjoy Sacred Valley and
the Inca vestiges of Machu Picchu on this 2 day privately guided tour. The tour slowly
climbs its way out of Cusco passing through small ethnic communities over the high plains. The
scenery is a masterpiece spectacular to the eye, with nature at its purest, exposing views of
eternal mountains, snow peaks ready to fall upon the avalanche of the Andes.
You will visit two of the most interesting and unique Inca archaeological sites around.
First, the “Green Houses” of the Incas in Moray is an impressive deep amphitheater with
terraces swirling around in agricultural beauty and second, the Salt Mine of Maras, where you
can watch the salt streams naturally evaporate as they bask in the sunshine to be harvested by
the local farmers as they have done for centuries. Continuing to enhance your journey of
discovery we travel to the quaint village of Ollantaytambo, following on the cobblestone
covered pathways to where you will explore the Massive Inca Archaeological
remains there with our guide.
Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes via the panoramic expedition train, begin your connection to
the natural world and cultural show at the citadel of Machu Picchu; catch yourself as you
travel back in time to this magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name of Machu-
Picchu, “The Old Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring the majestic Machu
once resided there.
Note: All entrance fees are included and small groups averaging 4 persons with a
maximum of 8!
 ITINERARY

 Tour to Moray and the Salt mine with entrance tickets included.
 Van transportation to the train station in Ollantaytambo
 Expedition train to Aguas Calientes
 Pick up from Aguas Calientes train station and transfer to the hotel
 Free afternoon to visit the hot springs or the flower garden
 Accommodation in hotel (2 star hotel) with private room, bath, & wifi.
 Breakfast in the hotel
 Round trip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
 Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
 Professional English speaking tour guide for Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu
 Return Expedition train ticket to Ollantaytambo then by bus to Cusco and to your hotel
 Meals which are organized at the restaurants in various locations.

 Entrance to Huayna Picchu US$35
 Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain US$30
 Entrance fee to the hot springs
 Tips for your guide
PRICE The “Moray, Salt mines & Machu Picchu Trip” its available on any date that its bets for
you as long as we have a minimum of 2 people.

DISCOUNTS
booking.
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EXTRAS
 Upgrade to Vista Dome Train: US$57. (Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) at 4:43pm)
WHY SAM
WHY CHOOSE SAM TRAVEL “MORAY, SALT MINES & MACHU PICCHU TRIP”
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IMPORTANT INFO Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer
all of your questions about our services and “Moray, Salt mines & Machu Picchu Trip”
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
It will take place the night before the “Moray, Salt mines & Machu Picchu Trip”departure at 6pm
in our office which is located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor), we are next to
SUBWAY restaurant.
Of course! During the “Moray, Salt Mines & Machu Picchu Trip” your main luggage can be store
at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don’t pack anything you will need for your
hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE MORAY, SALT MINE TO MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
FIRST, to book your Moray, Salt Mine & Machu Picchu Trip, we need you to fill out our booking
information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality

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PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING FOR MORAY, SALT MINES & MACHU
PICCHU TRIP.
 A small backpack or carry bag 20 to 30 liters (larger not allowed on the train or in
Machu Picchu)
 A change of clothing for the second day
 Camera
 Water to drink
 Rain jacket or poncho
 A fleece or jacket,
 Basic toiletries,
 Sunscreen,
 Insect repellent for mosquitoes
 Hat for the sun
 Some extra money for lunch, snacks and souvenirs
 Original passport (cannot enter Machu Picchu without it)
 ISIC Card if applicable.
Day 1: Cusco – Moray – Salt Mine – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes

We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 9am or the Sacred Valley, navigating through the
hairpin bends with each motion in change of direction stirring the excitement within, as you
arrive at the stunning Inca site of Moray also known as “The Greenhouses of the
Incas.” Different levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was further
excavated by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into
the bowl they are placed. It is believed they were used by the Incas to provide the optimal
conditions for their crops.
With renewed energy, you will explore the next beautiful Inca sight, the colonial town of
Maras and the Pre-Inca Salt Mine (Salineras). Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt
extraction since before the Inca era. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small
stream of heavily salt laden water, which is diverted into saltpans and evaporated to produce a
salt that is used for human and animal consumption even today.
Continuing to enhance your journey of discovery we travel to the
quaint village of Ollantaytambo, walking on the cobblestone covered pathways to explore the
Massive Inca remains there with your guide. In preparation for our connection to the legend
Machu Picchu Citadel, we board our train to Aguas Calientes at 7pm. On arrival, the hotel
representative will greet and transfer you for your night in your hotel.
 Hotel Accommodation: Wiracocha Inn Hotel or Andean Terra Hotel


8:30pm.
***There are now 2 sessions to enter the Machu Picchu Citadel; 6am to 12pm and 12pm to
5:30pm. If you wish to stay after 12pm, you must purchase a second entrance ticket.
***Passengers that purchase Huayna Picchu tickets are given an extra 2 hours at the Machu
Picchu Citadel and those that purchase Machu Picchu Mountain tickets get 3 hours extra.
SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU TOUR 2 DAYS
Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills about 15kms/9.3 miles north of
Cusco as the condor flies, via a narrow road and hairpin turns, the Sacred Valley holds its
head high. The valley has long been the home of attractive colonial towns, isolated weaving
villages, handicraft markets and lofty 10th and 11th century Inca Citadels of Pisac,
Ollantaytambo and Urubamba.
Visiting the Salt Mines and Moray terraces, which were made by building containment
walls filled with fertile earth. They were watered through a complex irrigation system. At the
base of the terraces, there is a rainwater storage system. The entire system allowed for the
cultivation of the Incas to grow over 250 types of vegetables.
Explore amazing ruins and the fabled Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The Inca City
of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is the articulating center of its surroundings, a
masterpiece of art, urbanism, architecture and engineering of the Inca Civilization. The working
of the mountain, at the foot of the Huayna Picchu, is the exceptional result of integration with its
environment, the result of a gigantic effort as if it were an extension of nature.

 ITINERARY
INCLUSIONS What Is Included
 Small group 2 to 8 people.

 Transfer from the airport to your hotel (Please send us the flight information)
 Professional English and Spanish speaking guide
 Private comfortable transportation
 All entrance tickets for the different archeological sites
 Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
 Round trip Train ticket (Expeditions service) Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
– Ollantaytambo
 Meals as indicated on the itinerary
 Hotel at Aguas Calientes with private room, bathroom, and wifi
 Round trip Bus tickets Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
 Transfer from Ollantaytambo to Cusco via private van
What is not included
 Water and snacks

 Huayna Picchu – US$35
 Machu Picchu Mountain – US$30
 Upgrade to Vistadome Train – $57
 Meals
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PRICE & AVAILABILITY The Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu tour can be done on any date
that is best for you as long as we have a minimum of 2 people!
***Privservice is available for $50 more per person.

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EXTRAS

 Machu Picchu Mountain: US$30. This will need to be booked in advance, let us know
 Upgrade to Vista Dome Train: US$57. (Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) at
4:43pm)
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Summary

Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your
questions about our services and Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour.
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
It will take place the night before the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour departure at 6pm in
our office which is located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor), we are next to
SUBWAY restaurant.
Of course! During the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at
our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your
hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
FIRST, to book your Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to fill out our booking
information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
student discount.

*** If you cancel your Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT FOR THE SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU
TOUR?
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE IN THE SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU TOUR?
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PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING FOR THE SACRED VALLEY & MACHU
PICCHU TOUR?
 A small backpack or carry bag (larger not allowed on the train or in Machu Picchu)
 A change of clothing for the second day
 Camera
 Water to drink
 Sunscreen,
 Hat for the sun
Summary
SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU TOUR 2 DAYS

Day 1: Pisac – Moray – Salt Mines – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
We will pick you up at your hotel at 7am, with our private van and head towards the Sacred
Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We drive first to the Ccochahuasi Animal
Sanctuary, which has a variety of Peruvian animals including a Peruvian Puma, and the
great Condor, the national bird of Peru. Then you are off to the mirador of Taray to enjoy
a classic view of the Urubamba valley with crops dressing the mountains like a carpet.
Onward, we drive to the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can see the biggest Inca
cemetery with more than 2000 tombs. There we admire the incredible farming terraces carved
into the mountain, explore the Inca tunnel and the religious area of this important citadel. Here
we will spend more than 2 hours, exploring the Inca city. Then we head back to the colourful
market of Pisac, spend some time visiting it with all of its handicrafts and treasures to discover
and then drive to Urumbamba for lunch.
With its timeless charm, we visit the archeological site of Moray, also known as “The
Greenhouses of the Incas” an evolutionary bowl of ecological terraces. The terraces are
carved into a huge bowl, which were excavated by the Incas for agricultural purposes. The
terraces have varied microclimates, depending on how deep into the bowl they are placed. It
is believed they were used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their
different crops.
Expanding on our journey to the colonial town of Maras, you ascend downhill to the pre-
Inca salt mines. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt
laden water, which is diverted into saltpans and evaporated to produce a salt that is used for
both human and animal consumption. Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo, having time to
explore the age old and bustling Inca village and the massive Inca Ruins, with a tour provided
by our guide. Then at 7pm, we will take the train to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the
night in a hotel.
 Hotel Accommodation: Wiracocha Inn Hotel or Andean Terra Hotel


8:30pm.
***There are now 2 sessions to enter the Machu Picchu Citadel; 6am to 12pm and 12pm
to 5:30pm. If you wish to stay after 12pm, you must purchase a second entrance ticket.
***Passengers that purchase Huayna Picchu tickets are given an extra 2 hours at the
Machu Picchu Citadel and those that purchase Machu Picchu Mountain tickets get 3
hours extra.
SACRED VALLEY & MACHU PICCHU TOUR 3 DAYS & 3 NIGHTS
If you desire, the best of all worlds; Cusco the capital of the Inca empire, Sacred Valley with
all of its treasures to discovery and archeological sites, and the Citadel of Machu Picchu, the
ultimate prize at the end of your journey your choice is made.
Cusco or Qosqo in Quechua was the capital of the Inca Empire called Tawantinsuyo. The
streets of the city are over flowing with our country’s history. One can observe the different
stages of the evolution from ancient times until the Conquest and its consequences. There are
endless archeological sites to visit, grand cathedrals everywhere, museums, and many
shops to explore.
Explore amazing ruins and the fabled Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The Inca City
of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is the articulating center of its surroundings, a
masterpiece of art, urbanism, architecture and engineering of the Inca Civilization.

 ITINERARY

 Pick up at your hotel.
 Entrances to the Inca Cities and all Archeological Sites
 Private transportation
 Round Trip Expedition Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes
 Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes
 Meals as indicated on itinerary
 Roundtrip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
 Entrance fees to Machu Picchu
 Professional English & Spanish speaking guide
 Meals not indicated on the itinerary

 Entrance fee to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (optional)
 Entrance of Wayna Picchu – US $35
 Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain – US$30
 Upgrades train/hotel – For Vistadome train add US$57 per person
PRICE This fantastic tour can be done on any date that is best for you as long as we have
a minimum of 2 participant.
PRICE – $667 per person with hotels
PRICE – $527 per person without hotels

DISCOUNTS
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EXTRAS
 Upgrade to Vista Dome Train: US$57. (Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) at 4:43pm)
 Upgrade Hotel in Aguas Calientes – 3 star US$40. (Can upgrade to 4 or 5 star also)

SERVICE.
SMALL GROUPS
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
all of your questions about our services and tours
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
HOW TO BOOK THE TOUR?
FIRST, to book your Cusco City to Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to fill out our booking form
information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality

student discount.

*** If you cancel your Cusco City to Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT FOR THE TOUR?
Yes for sure!You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE TOUR?
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PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
 A change of clothing
 Camera
 Water to drink
 Sunscreen,
 Hat for the sun
DAY 1: CUSCO CITY TOUR

Upon your arrival to Cusco, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to
your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing and have the remainder of the morning to
acclimatize. In the afternoon, we will introduce you to the Imperial City of Cusco, a living
example of the mix of Andean and Spanish culture. Continuing your journey, you will visit
the Santo Domingo Convent built over the Koricancha, as well as the ancient Inca
Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. Our tour continues to the unmatched
and mesmerizing archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman and its military Inca architecture,
which dominates the city. Finally, we explore the archaeological sites
of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, located in the north east of the city. We will head
back to your hotel in Cusco by early evening.
 Accommodation: Best Western Hotel or Mataq Wasin Hotel 3*
DAY 2: CUSCO – PISAC – MORAY – SALT MINE – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS

CALIENTES
Bright and early, we pick you up at 7am at your hotel in Cusco or Sacred
Valley, navigating through the hairpin bends, with each motion in change of direction, stirring
the excitement within. On the way, we stop at the classic view site of the Urubamba valley,
with crops dressing the mountains like carpet. Parking up at the colourful market of Pisac, we
enjoy free time to interact with the local artisans or to purchase their hand-made souvenirs.
Onto the archeological site of Pisac, perched in the safety of its mountain nest, we enjoy the
great and unique ancient tombs, terraces, watchtowers and religious areas. After time at
this Inca Fortress, we will continue to the village of Urubamba for lunch.
With its timeless charm, we visit the archeological site of Moray also known as “The
Greenhouses of the Incas,” an evolutionary bowl of ecological difference. Levels
of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was further excavated by the Incas for
their crops. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl they
are, thus it is believed that they have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal
conditions for their different crops.
We expand our journey to the colonial town of Maras, ascending our hike downhill to the
pre-Inca salt mine. Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt extraction since before Inca
times. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden
water, which is diverted into saltpans and evaporated to produce a salt that is used for human
and animal consumption. Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo, where we have time to
explore the age old and bustling Inca village. Then at 7pm, we will take the train to Aguas
Calientes where we will spend the night in a hotel.


Picchu archeological site to enjoy the morning sunrise. With our 2 hour tour we make sure to
explore every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage site, the majestic Machu Picchu Citadel. What an unforgettable experience.
on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric
wisdom, as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone.
If you wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own, you can: (not
 Climb Huayna Picchu – appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu from
there. (additional fee)
 Climb Machu Picchu Mountain – appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu
Picchu from there. (additional fee)
 You will be given some time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku. ( No additional fee)
to the hot springs. (entrance fee)
Train to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes, eat a leisurely lunch and at 4:22pm
board the Expedition train for the return trip to Cusco. Upon reaching Ollantaytambo train
station, you will transfer to a private van for your return to Cusco, arriving at your hotel at 8pm.
 Accommodation: Best Western Hotel or Mataq Wasin Hotel 3*

SACRED VALLEY & SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 3 DAYS & 2NIGHTS
For a great tour package which covers all Sacred Valley with all of its treasures to discovery
and archeological sites, and the Short Inca Trail with Machu Picchu, at the end of your
journey, this adventure hiking package is a great choice.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a stunning cultural show of Inca ruins, exotic side-by-
side mountains, primitive lush vegetation and extraordinary ecological varieties. The trail goes
through the National Park and enters through the Sun Gate with unforgettable views
of Machu Picchu, through cloud pitted forest and finally into subtropical vegetation.
corners of the Inca monument. Take your time exploring the majestic Machu
once resided there.

 ITINERARY
 Sacred Valley Tour

 Entrances to the Inca cities and archeological sites
 Expedition Train – Aguas Calientes to
 Professional guide for four days.
 Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes to
Ollantaytambo.
 Two nights hotel accommodation with private room, bathroom and breakfast included.
 Meals a indicated on the itinerary
 Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu -Aguas Calientes.
 Personal assistance.

 Hotel – optional upgrades
 Huayna Picchu Tickets: US$75 per person
 Machu Picchu Mountain: US$70 per person
 Upgrade to Vista Dome: US$57 per person (Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) at
4:43pm)
 Transfer from the airport to hotel: (Cusco Hotel only).

 SMALL GROUPS: up to 8 hikers
 EARLY TRAIN: for the return to Cusco from Aguas Caliente
PRICE & AVAILABILITY ***The Sacred Valley & Short Inca Trail Machu Picchu tour is
available on any date that its best for you (except February when it is closed for
maintenance). This trek still takes you into Machu Picchu by walking through the SUN
GATE, you will get to explore some amazing Inca ruins along the way like Wiñaywayna
Inca city
***The fantastic tour with Inca trail included is available on any date that will suit you –
Join in with our group and get the best deals.

Price: US$627 per person with hotels
Price: US$567 per person without hotels

DISCOUNTS
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EXTRAS
 Huayna Picchu Mountain: US$75 per person

 Walking Poles: US$7 for pair and whole trek.
 Extra Porter: US$60 for the trek
 Upgrade Hotel in Aguas Calientes: US$40 to 3*** (Can upgrade to 4 or 5 star also)
 Upgrade Hotel in Ollantaytambo: US$55 to 3*** (Can upgrade to 4 or 5 star also)
 Upgrade to Vista Dome: US$57 per person



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questions about our services and Sacred Valley & Short Inca trail Machu Picchu Package
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Sacred Valley & Short Inca trail Machu PicchuPackage your main
luggage can be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything
you will need for your hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE SACRED VALLEY & SHORT INCA TRAIL MACHU PICCHU HIKING
TOUR
FIRST, to book your Sacred Valley & Short Inca trail Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our
booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK NOW.
We cannot purchase an Inca trail permit, entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a your Inca Trail
permit, entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by clicking on
student discount.

*** If you cancel your Sacred Valley & Short Inca trail Machu Picchu, the deposit is not
refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT FOR THE SACRED VALLEY & SHORT INCA TRAIL
MACHU PICCHU PACKAGE
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PACKING LIST The Sacred Valley & Short Inca trail Machu Picchu Package does not
include extra porter, so, you will need to carry all your thing, please try to pack as light
as possible which is the key to enjoy this amazing trek.
What you have to take with you for the “Sacred Valley & Short Inca trail Machu Picchu”
 Toilet Paper
 2 t-shirts
 Undergarments
 Hiking socks
 Polar or sweater
 Jacket if cold season
 Waterproof gloves – rainy season
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat if cold season
 Rain gear – rainy season
 Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruit
 Camera

SACRED VALLEY & SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

DAY 1: SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS (Pisac + Moray + Salt mines + Ollantaytambo)
We will pick you up at your hotel at 7:30am, with our private van and head towards
the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We drive first to
the Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, which has a variety of Peruvian animals including
a Peruvian Puma, and the great Condor, the national bird of Peru, and then you are off to
the mirador of Taray to enjoy a classic view of the Urubamba valley with crops dressing the
mountains like a carpet. Onward, we drive to the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can
see the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the
incredible farming terraces carved into the mountain, explore the Inca tunnel and
the religious area of this important citadel. Here we will spend more than 2 hours, exploring the
Inca city. Then we head back to the colourful market of Pisac, spend some time visiting it and
then drive to Urumbamba for lunch.
With timeless charm, we visit the archeological site of Moray also known as “The
Greenhouses of the Incas” an evolutionary bowl of ecological difference. Levels
of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, which was excavated by the Incas. The terraces
have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl they are, and so they were
thought to have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their
crops.
Expanding on our journey to the colonial town of Maras, ascending our hike downhill to
the pre-Inca salt mine. Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt extraction since before
Inca times. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden
and animal consumption. Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo, having time to explore the age old
and bustling Inca village and the massive Inca Ruins, with a tour provided by our guide. Here
we spend the night at your hotel in Ollantaytambo, ready to start the Inca Trail the next day.
 Hotel in Ollantaytambo: Tunupa lodge, Iskay Hotel depending on availability

With a compacted 2 days of excitement ahead, we pick you up from your hotel by
6:00am, and drive you to the train station. A two hour free flowing train ride to 104 kms
(2,100m/6,927ft) will take us to the beginning our trek, where we cruise past the first checkpoint
with ease. Afterwards we initiate a moderate climb for three hours to the chiseled remnants
and remote archaeological site of Wiñayhuana. (2,650m/8747ft). As we view out with an
open mind and heart, we embrace the spectacular plunging views of the Urubamba
Canyon, and the ethnic wonder of ancient Inca sites, we make our connection into
the traditional four day Inca Trail. After being at one with this beautiful sight, we continue
onward towards the Sun Gate (2,730mts/9,007ft). Following the ancient remote footpath, we
grasp onto our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its brilliance and majestic
monumentality. As we move closer to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, you will feel the reasoning
of her energetic vibration. Then we take our bus to Aguas Calientes, where we spend the night
in our hotel.


town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom, as well as climb the intricately
carved stairways made of stone. Alternatively, you can stay still and find the peace within as you
sit in the pure delight of the moment. Finally, climb Huayna Picchu to appreciate the beauty
and magnificence of Machu Picchu and the valleys below.
the Ollantaytambo Station, where you will catch our private van back to Cusco and your hotel.
4 DAY TOUR MACHU PICCHU WITH VISTADOME TRAIN

DISCOVER THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF CUSCO, SACRED VALLEY AND MACHU
PICCHU
If you desire to take your time and explore all the hidden treasures of Cusco, the capital of
the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley with all of its quaint Inca villages such as Pisac, City of
Ollantaytambo, and its archeological sites, the Salt Mines, and the Citadel of Machu
Picchu, then your choice of tour is made for you.
shops to explore.
Visiting the Salt Mines and Moray terraces which were made by building containment
walls filled with fertile earth. They were watered through a complex irrigation system. At the
base of the terraces, there is a rain water storage system. The entire system allowed for the
cultivation of the Incas to grow over 250 types of vegetables.
Finally, explore amazing ruins and the fabled Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The
Inca City of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is the articulating center of its
surroundings, a masterpiece of art, urbanism, architecture and engineering of the Inca
Civilization. The working of the mountain, at the foot of the Huayna Picchu, is the exceptional
result of integration with its environment, the result of a gigantic effort as if it were an extension
of nature. Climb the famous Huayna Picchu Mountain for incredible views of Machu Picchu and
the valley below.
 ITINERARY
 All private transportation

 Four days private tours with professional guide.
 Admission tickets to all the Incas’ sites.
 Entrance fee to Machu Picchu
 Professional guide for four days that speaks fluent English and Spanish.
 Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes to
Ollantaytambo.
 4 nights hotel accommodation with private room, bathroom and breakfast included.
 Meals as indicated in itinerary.
 Personal assistance 24 hours per day.
 Upgraded HOTELS upon request

 Huayna Picchu Mountain
 Machu Picchu Mountain
PRICE – US$737 per person with hotels
Price – US$ 557 per person without hotels
***This price includes 2 way VISTADOME TRAIN from which you can enjoy the scenic
train ride!!!

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 Camera
 Water to drink
 Sunscreen,
 Hat for the sun
 Bathing clothes for the hot springs (optional)

acclimatize. In the afternoon, we will introduce you to the Imperial Cusco City, a living
example of the mix of Andean and Spanish culture. Continuing our journey, we visit the Santo
Domingo Convent built over the Koricancha, as well as the ancient Inca Palace and the main
worship center of the Sun God. Our introductions continue to the unmatched and
mesmerizing archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman and its military Inca architecture, which
dominates the city. Finally, we are introduced to the archaeological sites
of Qenqo, Pucapucara, and Tambomachay, located in the north east of the city. We head
 Accommodations: Best Western or Maytaq Wasin Hotels 3***
DAY 2: CUSCO – PISAC – MORAY – SALT MINE – OLLANTAYTAMBO

Bright and early, we pick you up at 7am at your hotel in Cusco or the Sacred
Valley, navigating through the hairpin bends, each motion in change of direction, stirring the
excitement within; we stop on the way to have a view of the classic Urubamba valley, with its
crops dressing the mountains like a huge carpet. Parking at the colourful market of Pisac, we
take free time to interact with the local artisans, or to purchase their hand-made souvenirs.
great and unique ancient tombs, terraces, watch towers, and religious areas. After a time
at this Inca Fortress, we will continue to the village of Urubamba for lunch.
Greenhouses of the Incas” an evolutionary bowl of ecological differences. The levels
of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was further excavated by the Incas even
deeper. The terraces have varied microclimates, depending on how deep into the bowl they
are changes the climate, they were thought to have been used by the Incas to create
the optimal conditions for their crops.
Expanding on our journey to the colonial town of Maras, we ascend to the pre-Inca salt
mine. Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt extraction since before Inca times. A hot
spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden water, which is
diverted into saltpans and evaporated to produce a salt that is used now for human and animal
consumption. Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo village where we will spend the night in a
hotel.
 Meal: Breakfast
 Accommodations: Tunupa lodge or Iskay Hotels 2**
DAY 3: OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

After a delicious breakfast, we explore Ollantaytambo, a village of Inca origin, with
its remarkable channels and stone streets and the archaeological Citadel of
Ollantaytambo. At its highest point, one comes to an impressive ceremonial center of the
cult of the water, and an impressive fortressthat guarded the access to the inferior part of the
valley. On the other side of the mountain rises the ancient storehouses. After time to explore
and enjoy these great sights, we take our Vistadome train at 1pm to Aguas Calientes with a
perfect view of the Sacred Valley as we ride along in the train. There we will spend the night in
a hotel.
 Meal: Breakfast

to the hot springs (will be an additional entrance fee)..
own, and later on board the train at 4:22pm for the return trip to Cusco stopping at
the Ollantaytambo Station, where you will catch our private van back to Cusco and your hotel.
 Meal: Breakfast
 Accommodations: Best Western or Maytaq Wasin Hotels 3***
CUSCO CITY + SACRED VALLEY + INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS

SHORT INCA TRAIL ADVENTURE HIKING PACKAGE

For the complete tour package that gives you everything your heart desires; Cusco, the
capital of the Inca empire, Sacred Valley with all of its treasures to discovery and archeological
sites, and the Short Inca Trail with Machu Picchu, at the end of your journey, this adventure
hiking package is the best choice possible.
shops to explore.
once resided there.

 ITINERARY
 City Tour
 Expedition Train – Aguas Calientes to
 Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and from Aguas Calientes to
Ollantaytambo.
 Three nights hotel accommodation with private room, bathroom and breakfast included.
 Meals a indicated on the itinerary
 3 Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu -Aguas Calientes.
 Hotel – optional upgrades

 Upgrade to Vista Dome: US$57 per person (Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) at
4:43pm)


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PRICE & AVAILABILITY ***The short Inca trail to Machu Picchu is always available
(except February when it is closed for maintenance). This trek still takes you into Machu
Picchu by walking through the SUN GATE, you will get to explore some amazing Inca
ruins along the way like Wiñaywayna Inca city

Price: US$837 per person with hotels
Price: US$697 per person without hotels

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Of course! During the Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail Package your main luggage can
be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will
need for your hike.
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PACKING LIST The Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail Package does not include
extra porter, so, you will need to carry all your thing, please try to pack as light as
possible which is the key to enjoy this amazing trek.
What you have to take with you for the “Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail Package”?
 Toilet Paper
 2 t-shirts
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Coca leaves.
 Camera

Upon your arrival to the cosmopolitan capital Cusco, you will be greeted by our
representative and transferred to your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing then given
the morning to acclimatize. In the afternoon, we will introduce you to the Imperial Cusco
City. Cusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. You will find stunning
destinations and examples of fine engineering by Inca stonemasons and living examples of
the mix of Andean and Spanish culture. Continuing our journey, we visit the Santo Domingo
Convent built over the Koricancha, as well as the ancient Inca Palace, the main worship
center of the Sun God. Our discoveries continue at the unmatched and mesmerizing
archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman and its military Inca architecture, which dominates the
city. Finally, we are introduced to the contrasts of the indigenous
ancients Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay sites, located in the north east of the city.
We then head back to your hotel in Cusco by early evening.
 Accommodations: Maytaq Wasin or Best Western Hotel 3*
have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl. They are thought to have
been used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their crops.
we spend the night at your hotel in Ollantaytambo, ready to start the Inca Trail the next day.
 Hotel in Ollantaytambo: Tunupa lodge, Iskay Hotel depending on availability

With a compacted 2 days of excitement ahead we pick you up from your hotel by
6:00am, and drive you to the train station. A two hour free flowing train ride to 104 kms
(2,100m/6,927ft) will take us to the beginning our trek, where we cruise past the first checkpoint
with ease. Afterwards we initiate a moderate climb for three hours to the chiseled remnants
and remote archaeological site of Wiñayhuana. (2,650m/8747ft). As we view out with an
open mind and heart, we embrace the spectacular plunging views of the Urubamba
Canyon, and the ethnic wonder of ancient Inca sites, we make our connection into
the traditional four day Inca Trail. After being at one with this beautiful sight, we continue
onward towards the Sun Gate (2,730mts/9,007ft). Following the ancient remote footpath, we
grasp onto our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its brilliance and majestic
monumentality. As we move closer to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, you will feel the reasoning
of her energetic vibration. Then we take our bus to Aguas Calientes, where we spend the night
in our hotel.


the Ollantaytambo Station, where you will catch our private van back to Cusco arriving at
about 8:30pm.
TOUR MACHU PICCHU & LAKE TITICACA 5 DAYS

Come to the charm and beauty Cusco City, visit its archeological jewels, Cathedrals, and the
architecture of the Spaniards and Incas mixed in harmony. Enjoy the best highlights of
the Sacred Valley, such as the archeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, animal
sanctuary, and the archeological site of Moray and the Salt Mines, rather than just focusing on
the various shopping centers. All of this is provided in a small private tour with a guide that is
passionate about Inca history.
Then you will have the great pleasure and privilege to walk on the trail of the Incas and see
the most important sacred places in South America, one of the new Seven Wonders of the
World: Machu Picchu. The scenery to get there is spectacular, with wonderful views of
the snow peaks of the Andes and the tropical cloud forest.
Titicaca Lake is considered as the highest navigable lake in the world and today it is the
second main tourist attraction in Peru. Titicaca Lake is a dazzling sight; its deep azure waters
seemingly extend forever across the altiplano of Puno, under the profound and wide sky at an
elevation of 3800mt/11400ft. In addition, you will visit the islands and get to know the ancestral
traditions that the inhabitants still respect.
 ITINERARY
 Pick up and drop off at your hotel.

 Entrances to the Inca Cities and all Archeological Sites
 Round Trip Expedition Train Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes and back to
Ollantaytambo
 Hotel accommodations, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, and Puno
 Meals as indicated on itinerary
 Visit to the ruins along the way to Puno.
 Tourist bus to Puno with English-speaking tour guide.
 Pick up in Puno bus station and transfer to your hotel.
 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the port of Puno.
 Fast boat with English-speaking tour guide.
 Visit of the Uros & Taquile Islands on Lake Titicaca.
 Meals not indicated on the itinerary

 Entrance fee to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (optional)
 Upgrades train – For Vistadome train add US$57 per person
 Upgrade hotel in Aguas Calientes – US$40 per person
 Optional boat ride on the Island of Uros (10 soles)
 2 day trip on the islands with overnight stay with local family US$20
PRICE – US$667 per person without hotels
PRICE – US$847 per person with hotels

*** You can add a 2 day tour of the Islands with an overnight stay with a local family for
$20 extra.
***The transfer from Puno to the airport of Juliaca is US$25 extra per person for a private
service.

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 Upgrade to Vista Dome Train: US$57. (Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) at
4:43pm)
 Upgrade Hotel in Aguas Calientes – 3 star US$40. (Can upgrade to 4 or 5 star also)
 Upgrade to 2 days on Lake Titicaca with an overnight stay with local family for
US$20.
 Transfer from Puno to Juliaca Airport – US$25 per person.

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 Camera
 Water to drink
 Sunscreen,
 Hat for the sun

acclimatize. In the afternoon at 1pm, we will introduce you to the Imperial City of Cusco, a
living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish culture. Continuing your journey, you will visit
the Santo Domingo Convent built over the Koricancha, as well as the ancient Inca
Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. Our tour continues to the unmatched
and mesmerizing archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman and its military Inca Architecture,
which dominates the city. Finally, we explore the archaeological sites
of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, located in the north east of the city. We will head
 Accommodations: Best Western Hotel or Maytaq Wasin Hotel 3*
DAY 2: CUSCO – PISAC – MORAY – SALT MINE – OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS

CALIENTES
Bright and early, we pick you up at 7am at your hotel in Cusco or Sacred
Valley, navigating through the hairpin bends, with each motion in change of direction, stirring
the excitement within. On the way, we stop at the classic view site of the Urubamba valley,
with crops dressing the mountains like carpet. Parking up at the colourful market of Pisac, we
enjoy free time to interact with the local artisans or to purchase their hand-made souvenirs.
great and unique ancient tombs, terraces, watch towers and religious areas. After time at
this Inca Fortress, we will continue to the village of Urubamba for lunch.
Greenhouses of the Incas,” an evolutionary bowl of ecological difference. Levels
of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was further excavated by the Incas for
their crops. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl they
are, thus it is believed that they have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal
conditions for their different crops.
We expand our journey to the colonial town of Maras, ascending our hike downhill to the
pre-Inca salt mine. Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt extraction since before Inca
times. A hot spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden
and animal consumption. Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo, where we have time to
explore the age old and bustling Inca village. Then at 7pm, we will take the train to Aguas


Picchu archeological site to enjoy the morning sunrise. With our 2 hour tour we make sure to
explore every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage site, the majestic Machu Picchu Citadel. What an unforgettable experience.
on your own, you can wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric
wisdom, as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone.
If you wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own you can: (not
Train to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes, eat a leisurely lunch and at 4:22pm
board the Expedition train for the return trip to Cusco. Upon reaching Ollantaytambo train
station, you will transfer to a private van for your return to Cusc, arriving at your hotel at 8pm.
 Accommodations: Best Western Hotel or Maytaq Wasin Hotel 3*

DAY 4: CUSCO – ANDAHUAYLILLAS – RACCHI – LA RAYA – PUNO

We pick you up at your hotel at 6.30am to take you to the bus station (Inca Express or First
Class). Both companies provide royal class service with an English-speaking tour guide, a
waiter who is ready to assist you with hot, and cold drinks on board. During the trip, you will
stop to visit some Inca ruins, museums and the Andahuaylillas Church, which is considered
to be the Sistine Chapel of South America because of its amazing frescos. Then we stop at
the Racchi Inca ruins, which used to be a religious and resting place for Inca travelers. The
next visit is at La Raya, the border between Cusco and Puno, where the most traditional
animals of Peru can be seen, llamas and alpacas. In Pucara, we will visit a museum where it
is possible to see some pre-Inca remains. Finally, by 5.30 pm we arrive in Puno city where our
representative will pick you up to take you to your hotel.
 Meal: Breakfast – Lunch
 Accommodations: Casa Andina Puno 3***
DAY 5: PUNO – UROS – TACQUILE – PUNO

We pick you up at your hotel in Puno at 7:30am and transfer you to the port of Puno. This is
when you adventure begins to “the Uros floating islands” an ancient ethnic group of
people living on Lake Titicaca since pre-Incan times. They are still maintaining their original
lifestyle fishing, hunting birds, gathering eggs and making optimum use of the reeds even
ingesting them. At about 8:30 you will arrive at the islands and get to enjoy the opportunity
to interact with the local families. You will visit their homes, and have a demonstration of how
they live their lives, and how they construct the floating islands. You will have the option for a
boat ride on the magnificent reed boats constructed by the locals (10 soles extra). After
enjoying some time on the Uros Islands, you will be on your way to Taquile Island arriving
around 11am. There you will have the opportunity to experience some local music and dance,
have a scrumptious lunch at a local restaurant, and time to hike around the island and enjoy the
spectacular landscape and views of Lake Titicaca. You will arrive back to Puno at around
3:30pm and be transferred back to your hotel.
***You can add at 2 day trip on lake Titicaca with an overnight stay with local family for
$20 more.
 Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
 Transportation: Fast Boat Service
NOTE – Our tour ends in PUNO
 You can continue your tour to Bolivia through Copacabana and the SUN ISLAND (isla

del sol);
 You can go to the Salt mine in Bolivia or the jungle,
 You can continue from Puno to Arequipa
 You can just go to Juliaca and fly back to Lima – LATAM Airlines leave at 9pm
Juliaca Airport.
 If you want to experience the train ride to Cusco, it takes 12 hours with amazing
views.
SACSAYHUAYMAN & PISAC DAY TOUR.
Our new 1 day tour focuses on the famous archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, and the
Inca Village of Pisac with it impressive Inca Ruins above the city. Sacsayhuaman with its
impressive Inca architecture dominates the northeastern part of the city of Cusco next to
the Cristo Blanco Cross that shines over the city of Cusco 24 hours a day. We also
explore the archaeological sites of Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, which are
located on the way to Sacred Valley and Pisac.
The Inca Village of Pisac is one of the largest pre-Columbian style handicraft and textile
market in the region of Cusco and the archeological ruins of Pisac are considered to be one
of the finest remaining Inca archeological sites in the country. The Inca tunnel and
the Sacred Temple Complex are constructed from exquisitely carved pink granite. You will
also explore one of the biggest Inca cemeteries with more than 2000 tombs and admire
the incredible farming terraces carved into the mountain. At the colorful Inca market
in Pisac, you will be able to appreciate a mixture of colors and Inca Culture and Tradition.
You will have plenty of opportunities to test your bartering skills, interact with the local artisans
and purchase their hand-made souvenirs
 OVERVIEW
ITINERARY We pick you up at your hotel, and then drive in our private van to Cruz Pata.
There we receive instructions about the mountain bike ride. Afterwards, we start with
our Mountain biking through the local farmlands enjoying the spectacular scenery of the
Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Andes mountains. We arrive at the archeological site of
Moray also known as “The Greenhouses of the Incas” which is unique and fascinating.
Different levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was further excavated
by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl
they are. They were thought to have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing
After time to enjoy and explore this beautiful Inca sight, we continue with our ride towards
the colonial town of Maras, we then cycle downhill to the pre-Inca salt mine. Thousands of
saltpans have been used for salt extraction since before Inca times. A hot spring at the top of
the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden water, which is diverted into saltpans
and evaporated to produce a salt that is used for cattle licks. Finally, we continue cycling
downhill to Urubamba then take our van back to your hotel in Cusco.

INCLUSIONS What is included
 All equipment
 English speaking guide
 Tour in Moray & the Salt Mines
 Taxes
 Entrances to the Salt Mines (10 soles)

 Entrance to Moray – boleto turistico (tourist ticket) needed (70 soles for one day)
 Meal
 Tips
PRICE Please Note: This special private tour and price is only for our clients who have
booked any 2, 3, 4, 5 days or more tour or trek with SAM Travel.
The Mountain Bike Tour to Moray & Salt Mines is available on any day that suits your
schedule, however we need a minimum of two people in order to book.
PRICES:
2 people: US $91 per person
3 – 4 people: US $77 per person
5 or more people: US $57 per person

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Peru have a policy to keep our groups small. With private tours we do 1 to 6 person and a
larger group of 7 to 12 if requested. By keeping our groups small, this sets us apart from other
companies that operate departures with much larger groups.
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families!
IMPORTANT INFO BOLETO TURISTICO (tourist ticket )

You have the Option to Purchase a 1 Day or a 10 Day Boleto Turistico.
The partial ticket, or 1 Day ticketcosts70 soles (US $20) and is valid for 1 day. You can
visit a many sites as you like in one day with no further charge. There are no discounts
with this ticket.
Both tourist tickets, of 1 day or 10 day, allows the access to different archeological sites
around Cusco, and Sacred Valley. This is the best way to visit all the archeological sites
of the region and the Sacred Valley. Most of the main archeological sites are not
accessible for free.
The general ticket allows you over the next 10 days to enter16 archeological and cultural
sites in Cusco, the south valley and the Sacred Valley. The price of this ticket is 130
soles (about US $40) and is valid for 10 days. This is the cheapest and most convenient way
to plan to see different sites in a few days. The cost for students under 25 (with the
presentation of a valid ISIC card) and for teenagers under 18 (with the presentation of an
identity card) is 70 soles (US $20). Children under 11 are free.
Here is a list of sites where you can use your Boleto Touristico:
 Sacsayhuaman
 Qenqo
 Pucapucara
 Tambomachay
 Pisaq
 Ollantaytambo
 Chinchero
 Moray
 Tipon
 Piquillaqta
Note : The entrance ticket to the main archeological sites like Sacsaywaman, Pisac,
Ollantaytambo,Chinchero,Tipón and Moray cannot be sold individually; you must buy the
Boleto turístico to visit them. You can get it in Avenida el Sol nearby Peru office or at the time
you enter the first site that you are visiting. YOU MUST PAY IN SOLES, NO CREDIT CARD
OR US DOLLARS ARE ACCEPTED.
Important: These entrances are not included in the Boleto Touristico.
 The entrance to Qoricancha or Santo Domingo Convent (10 soles)

 The entrance to the Cathedral (25 soles)
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WHAT TO BRING WHAT TO BRING
 Small daypack
 Water bottle
 Camera
 Sun hat/cream
 Boots or Sturdy walking shoes
 Pants are recommended not shorts
 Rain poncho in case of rain
 Original passport if purchasing a tourist ticket
 ISIC card for the 10 day ticket if applicable
 Soles if purchasing tourist ticket, (do not accept credit card or dollars)
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PLACES TO VISIT IN OUR SACSAYHUAMAN & PISAC TOUR
 Sacsayhuaman
 Qenqo
 Pukapukara
 Tambomachay
 Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary
 Pisac Ruins
 Pisac Market
MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR TO MORAY & SALT MINES
Enjoy the most scenic Mountain bike tour in a small group, with the best equipment and an
English speaking guide!!, We will take you off the beaten track to enjoy the stunning scenery
of snow-capped mountains of the Andes, the unique “Greenhouses of the
Incas” in Moray and the Salt Mines of Maras.
 OVERVIEW
ITINERARY We pick you up at your hotel, and then drive in our private van to Cruz Pata.
There we receive instructions about the mountain bike ride. Afterwards, we start with
our Mountain biking through the local farmlands enjoying the spectacular scenery of the
Sacred Valley of the Incas and the Andes mountains. We arrive at the archeological site of
Moray also known as “The Greenhouses of the Incas” which is unique and fascinating.
Different levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was further excavated
by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl
they are. They were thought to have been used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing
After time to enjoy and explore this beautiful Inca sight, we continue with our ride towards
the colonial town of Maras, we then cycle downhill to the pre-Inca salt mine. Thousands of
saltpans have been used for salt extraction since before Inca times. A hot spring at the top of
and evaporated to produce a salt that is used for cattle licks. Finally, we continue cycling
downhill to Urubamba then take our van back to your hotel in Cusco.
INCLUSIONS What is included
 All equipment
 Tour in Moray & the Salt Mines
 Taxes

 Entrances to the Salt Mines (10 soles)
 Entrance to Moray – boleto turistico (tourist ticket) needed (70 soles for one day)
 Meal
 Tips
The Mountain Bike Tour to Moray & Salt Mines is available on any day that suits your
schedule, however we need a minimum of two people in order to book.
PRICES:
2 people: US $91 per person
3 – 4 people: US $77 per person
5 or more people: US $57 per person

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 Sacsayhuaman
 Qenqo
 Pucapucara
 Tambomachay
 Pisaq
 Ollantaytambo
 Chinchero
 Moray
 Tipon
 Piquillaqta

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 Small daypack
 Water bottle
 Camera
 Sun hat/cream
 Boots or Sturdy walking shoes
 Pants are recommended not shorts
 Rain poncho in case of rain
 Original passport if purchasing a tourist ticket
 ISIC card for the 10 day ticket if applicable
 Soles if purchasing tourist ticket, (do not accept credit card or dollars)
 Pick up at 8am at your Hotel and drive to the trailhead.

 Visiting the “Greenhouses” of the Incas in Moray.
 Visiting the unique Salt mines in Maras
 5 to 6 hours of riding with amazing scenery
 Bus back to Cusco
CUSCO CITY TOUR

Cusco or Qosqo in Quechua was the capital of the Inca Empire called Tawantinsuyo.
Cusco, with its special beauty and charm is considered the archeological capital of South
America and a cultural legacy of Humanity. With no doubt, Cusco is the most
important tourist destination in Peru because of Machu Picchu. The streets of the city are
over flowing with our country’s history. One can observe the different stages of the evolution
from ancient times until the Conquest and its consequences. It also has several old
majestic cathedrals and numerous museums to explore.
Cusco is also the cradle of Machu Picchu, a secret and magic citadel and recently
named; one of the seven new Wonders of the world, showing the more refined work of Inca
genius. At last, Cusco, in addition to the numerous archeological sites to visit, is one of the
most auspicious places to do amazing treks, and discover superb landscapes and more.
 ALTITUDE: 3400m/11200 ft
 CLIMATE: Hot and sunny by day and cold by night
 DRY SEASON: April to October
 RAINY SEASON: November to March
 OVERVIEW
ITINERARY CUSCO CITY TOUR – PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS EVERY DAY – In the morning
(9 am) or afternoon (1pm)
In the afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel proceeding to visit the Imperial
City. It is a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish culture. We start the tour
at the Convent of Santo Domingo built over the Koricancha, which was the Ancient Inca
Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. You are given plenty of time to enjoy
these incredible sites. From there we visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman,with its
impressive Inca architecture, which dominates the city. Finally, we explore the archaeological
sites of Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, which are located in the northeast section
of the city. You will return to your hotel in Cusco in the early evening.
Koricancha and the Convent of Santo Domingo
The convent was built on the spectacular Coricancha ‘enclosure of gold’. This was the most
important temple dedicated to the worship of the Sunand the walls of which were lined
with solid sheets of gold. All that remains now is the fine stonework; the conquistadors took
the rest and destroyed the temple to build the convent. Coricancha was also an observatory,
where priests kept track of major celestial events. Today it houses an impressive collection
of canvas paintings from the Escuela Cusqueña of art.
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman (which means ‘satisfied falcon’) is one of the most impressive sites built
by the Incas. It is generally referred to as a fortress; however, it is not certain what its main
function was in reality. Current research suggests that it was more likely used as a temple,
as Inca tombs have been discovered in the area.
The site is a marvelous archeological feat; even now after it was destroyed, one can only
imagine its greatness when it stood in its full glory. The stones in the wall are incredible and the
largest one weighs 128 tons.
The Incas envisioned Cusco as having a puma shape and Sacsayhuaman was the head.
The magnificent zigzag walls are the major attraction. The grounds surrounding
Sacsayhuaman are still used today for the colourful festival of Inti Raymi, which is held to
celebrate the winter’s solstice on the 24th of June.
Q’enqo
The site of Q’enqo (meaning ‘maze’ in Quechua) contains the most impressive carved
rocks in the Cusco area. There are carvings everywhere, although some are very indistinct,
such as a llama, a condor and snakes have been identified. There are many zigzag
channels on top of the natural rock, probably used for pouring sacrificial chicha (a local liquor
made from corn). Below the rock, there are a number of caves and passageways, an altar,
which was used for the sacrifices of lamas, and mummifications of buried people have
been discovered.
Pukapukara
Puka Pukara means ‘the red fortress in quechua. This is a small site and although the name
suggests that it was a fortress, it does not appear to have had any defensive purpose. Probably
it was used as an administrative center. The interesting point is the way the Incas built the
walls over the rocks.
Tambomachay
The name means “place of rest” in Quechua. It used to be the royal hacienda of the Inca
Yupanqui when he went to hunt in the surrounding area. This site was also thought to have
been used as a Temple to the Water. There are some
interesting aqueducts, canals and cascades sculpted out of stone, designed to channel water
flowing from a nearby stream.
INCLUSIONS WHAT IS INCLUDED?

 Private transportation to visit all Inca places
 Tax
 Water
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
 Entrance to Archeological sites: Purchase the Boleto Turistico (tourist ticket) of 70

soles (about US$22), at the first site you enter. This can be used for 1 day to visit
archeological sites in the Cusco region. (See important info, for other options)
 Entrance of Qoricancha ( 10 Soles per person)
 Meals

PRICE Please Note: The Cusco city Tour and price is only for our clients who have
PRICE $150
 GROUP of 1 to 6 persons – $150 for the total group (not per person)
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

ENTRANCE FEES
 Entrance to Archeological sites: The Boleto Turistico (tourist ticket) soles (about

US$40), at the first site you enter. This can be used for 10 days to visit all sites in the
Cusco region. (See important info)
 Entrance of Koricancha ( 10 Soles per person)
 Meals

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IMPORTANT INFO The Boleto Turistico (tourist ticket )

with this ticket.
 Sacsayhuaman
 Qenqo
 Pucapucara
 Tambomachay
 Pisaq
 Ollantaytambo
 Chinchero
 Moray
 Tipon
 PiquillaqtaNote : The entrance ticket to the main archeological sites like
Sacsaywaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo,Chinchero,Tipón and Moray cannot be sold
individually; you must buy the Boleto turístico to visit them. You can get it in
Avenida el Sol nearby Peru office or at the time you enter the first site that you are
visiting. YOU MUST PAY IN SOLES, NO CREDIT CARD OR US DOLLARS ARE
ACCEPTED.

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WHAT TO BRING WHAT TO BRING FOR CUSCO CITY TOUR?
 Passport
 Warm jacket
 Hat
 Water
 Sun protection
 Some money for souvenirs
 Money in soles to purchase boleto touristico y entrance Koricancha (80 soles)
 Original passport
 If you are a student, take your ISIC card (only works for the 10 day boleto touristico)
PLACES TO VISIT IN OUR CUSCO CITY TOUR
 Temple of Sun or Qoricancha

 Sacsayhuaman
 Qenqo
 Pukapukara
 Tambomachay
SACRED VALLEY OF THE INCAS TOUR WITH MORAY & THE SALT MINES

Sacred Valley Tour; is a specially designed itinerary which no one else offers. We have
created it, so you get to enjoy the best highlights of the Sacred Valley Tour, such as the
archeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, animal sanctuary, and
the archaeological site of Moray and the Salt Mines, rather than just focusing on the various
shopping centers. All of this is provided in a small private tour with a guide that is passionate
about Inca history.
The area of the valley between Pisac and Ollantaytambo is known as the Sacred Valley Tour
of the Incas. On this tour, we will drive through the mountains of the “Sacred Valley of the
Incas” which held great significance in Inca Culture. The Valley has a milder climate than
Cusco. You will see a succession of picturesque villages, agricultural terraces, and several
archeological sites.
No other travel agency except SAM Travel Peru visits all of these sites in their Sacred
Valley Tour!
 OVERVIEW
 ITINERARY
Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour with Moray & the Salt Mines
the Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary which has a variety of Peruvian animals including
Inca city.
Then we head back to the colourful market of Pisac, spend some time visiting it and then
drive to Urumbamba for lunch and on to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines and then to the
archeological site of Moray. After a time to visit the Salt Mines and Moray, we finish our
tour in Ollantaytambo. We explore the archeological site for 1.5 hours and admire the water
fountains, the Sun Temple, the Incahuatana and the impressive storehouses. Finally, we
will return to Cusco, dropping you at your hotel around 6.30pm.
PISAC MARKET
Pisac is located at the entrance of the Sacred Valley. It is a quaint Inca Village that is
famous for its being the largest pre-Columbian style handicraft and textile market in the
region of Cusco and its archeological Ruins. At the colorful Inca market in Pisac, you will be
able to appreciate a mixture of colors and Inca Culture and Tradition. You will have plenty of
opportunities to test your bartering skills, interact with the local artisans and purchase their
hand-made souvenirs. You will discover Alpaca goods of all types, such as sweater, shawls,
hats, gloves, spreads and much more, woven textile rugs, a huge silver jewelry market much
of which is made right there, decorations, alpaca rugs, art work and trinkets of all types. Be sure
to try out fresh made pizza and empanadas made en large old fashion Inca ovens.
PISAC ARCHAEOLOGICAL RUINS
The archeological ruins of Pisac are considered to be one of the finest remaining Inca
archeological sites in the country. You will explore the Inca Tunnel and discover the
biggest Ancient Inca Cemetery anywhere with more than 2000 tombs. Further down the
mountain is the Temple Complexconstructed from exquisitely carved pink granite, featuring
a sun temple, ceremonial alters, water channels and wells. Then finally a few hundred yards
further down the mountain is a beautiful urban area located on a high semi-circular ledge. The
ruin is surrounded by vast sweeping agricultural terraces which harmoniously blend into the
natural curvature of the landscape.
MORAY
The stunning Inca site of Moray is also known as “The Greenhouses of the Incas.” Different
levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was further excavated by the
Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl they are
placed. It is believed they were used by the Incas to provide the optimal conditions for their
crops.
SALT MINES
The Salt Mine (Salineras), close to the colonial town of Maras, are Pre-Inca. Thousands of
saltpans have been used for salt extraction since before the Inca era. A hot spring at the top of
and evaporated to produce a salt that is now used for human and animal consumption.
OLLANTAYTAMBO
It is here in this beautiful, strategic spot, that the Inca Pachacutec built
his fortress/sanctuary of Ollantaytambo. It is a beautiful setting and the hills that surround it
hide some of the most impressive ruins in the Valley. It contains structures such as
the Temple of the Sun, the Royal Hall, the Incahuatana and the Baños de la
Princesa (Princess Baths). This site is one of the few places where the Spaniards lost a battle
during the conquest.

INCLUSIONS What is Included
 Private group
 Professional English and knowledgeable speaking guide
 Water
 Tax
What is not Included
 Entrance tickets to archeological sites: 70 soles (1 day only) or approximately US$22
per person which can only be purchased in soles only at the first archeological site.
(See important info for more information)
 Meals
 Salt Mine entrance 10 soles
Summary
PRICE Spend more time at the Inca cities in a small or private groups!
GROUP PRICES (Mon, Wed, Fri Only)
# OF PERSONS PRICE
PER PERSON
2 persons $75 pp
3 to 4 persons $65 pp
***Price per person based on the number of persons in the group. When group is
finalized each person will pay per person based on the size of the final group. There is
no guarantee of how many persons may join except the limit is 10 persons per group.
***Minimum is 2 persons per group to start a group.
PRIVATE GROUP PRICES (Any date)
# OF PERSONS PRICE
PER GROUP
1 to 6 persons $197
7 to 12 persons $240
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# OF PERSONS PRICE
PER GROUP
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***Private group price is based on group price not per person, and will be completely
private with your own guide, chauffeur and private van. No others will be added to the
group.
***Minimum is 1 person but that person will pay $197 for the private group.
EXTRA FEES
 Entrance tickets to archeological sites: 70 soles or approximaely US$22 per person
which can only be purchased in soles at the first archeological site. (See important info
for more information)
 Salt Mine entrance of 10 soles
 Animal Sancturary 10 soles entrance

Summary
WHY SAM WHY CHOOSE SAM TRAVEL FOR THE SACRED VALLEY TOUR?
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Have a look our recent social work: “We, (the students from Patachancha Community) got
to go to Machu Picchu for the first time”
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Summary

The partial ticket, or 1 Day ticket costs 70 soles (US $20) and is valid for 1 day. You can
with this ticket.
around Cusco, and Sacred Valley Tour. This is the best way to visit all the archeological
sites of the region and the Sacred Valley. Most of the main archeological sites are not
The general ticket allows you over the next 10 days to enter 16 archeological and cultural
sites in Cusco, the south valley and the Sacred Valley tour. The price of this ticket is 130
 Sacsayhuaman
 Qenqo
 Pucapucara
 Tambomachay
 Pisaq
 Ollantaytambo
 Chinchero
 Moray
 Tipon
 Piquillaqta
Note : The entrance ticket to the main archeological sites like Sacsayhuaman, Pisac,

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WHAT TO BRING WHAT TO BRING FOR THE SACRED VALLEY TOUR?
 Warm jacket
 Hat
 Water
 Sun protection
 Money in soles to purchase boleto touristico y entrance to salt mine
Summary
Places You Visit with SAM Travel Peru in Sacred Valley Tour
 Ccochahuasi Animal Sanctuary for the children

 Stop at the viewpoint of the Sacred Valley (Mirador of Taray)
 Enjoy Pisac Inca ruins for 2 hours exploring the whole site without missing anything.
 Explore the typical local market of Pisac.
 Quick stop at Urubamba for Lunch (Not included)
 Visit Moray Archeological site and the famous Pre-Inca Salt Mines
 Visit the entire archeological site of Ollantaytambo and enjoy the amazing views.
No other travel agency except SAM travel visits all of these sites in their Sacred Valley
Tour!
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TOUR TO CHINCHEROS, MORAY AND SALT MINES HALF DAY

CHINCHERO, MORAY, MARAS & SALT MINES TOUR
This half day tour experience to Chinchero, Moray & Salt Mines, will take you off the beaten
track to enjoy the stunning scenery of snow-capped mountains of the Andes in Sacred
Valley, Chinchero, with its colonial church & Inca ruins, the incredible “Green Houses” of
the Incas in Moray and the impressive pre-Inca salt mine – Salineras.
 OVERVIEW
ITINERARY CHINCHERO, MORAY, MARAS & SALT MINES TOUR

We pick you up at 8:00am or 1:00pm in our private van and you begin your trip to the village
of Chinchero, where you will see in the plaza an adobe colonial church, dating from the early
seventeenth century, has been built upon the foundations of an Inca temple or palace. The
ceiling and walls are covered in beautiful floral and religious designs. In addition, you will
discover Inca archeological ruins and agricultural terraces, which are attributed to Inca Tupac
Yupanqui who possibly used Chinchero as a kind of country resort.
We continue on to the village of Maras, where its colonial architectural beauty is still
preserved. You will see the building are made of thin stone, and images of lintels
with sculptures in bas-relief. Then we move on to Salineras, the salt mine consists of 3,000
small pools roughly 5 square meters (53.8 ft²) in size. Every three days, during the dry season,
workers fill the pools with salt water that comes from a natural hot spring at the top of
the Maras’s complex. When the water evaporates from the pool, the salt is left for collection.
This process is carried out over a one-month period until the pools reach an approximate
volume of solid salt that is 10 centimeters (4 inches) in height. The salt is ground up, treated
withiodine packaged and sent to various markets in the region.
Then we are on our way to the Moray ruins, located at (3,450m/11,318ft), where we find
the agricultural terraces of Moray with their complex system of
irrigation and terraces. Different levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which
was further excavated by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on
how deep into the bowl they are located. It is thought they were used by the Incas to discover
the optimal growing conditions for their crops. These terraces served as a natural green
house to grow an extraordinary variety of crops at an altitude normally not conducive for the
crops. It has also been suggested that the terraces had a cosmological meaning. The Incas
were very advanced in the knowledge of creating specific sub-climates. Then we return to
your hotel in Cusco.

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 Private group
 Professional English speaking and knowledgeable guide
 Water
 Tax
per person, which can only be purchased in soles only at the first archeological site.
 Meals
 Salt Mine entrance 10 soles
 Tips
PRICE $165

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 Sacsayhuaman
 Qenqo
 Pucapucara
 Tambomachay
 Pisaq
 Ollantaytambo
 Chinchero
 Moray
 Tipon
 Piquillaqta

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 Warm jacket
 Hat
 Water
 Sun protection
 Money in soles to purchase boleto touristico y entrance to salt mine
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Overview of Tour
 Pick up at your hotel at 8am or 1pm (your choice)

 Private transport to Chinchero, Moray, and Maras (Salt Mines)
 Visit of the “Green Houses” of Moray and the pre-Inca salt mine – Salineras
 Great views of the Andes and valleys of Sacred Valley
 Trip back to your hotel
SOUTH VALLEY TOUR: TIPON, PIQUILLACTA, ANDAHUAYLILLAS
This tour takes us to the unique and magnificent archaeological site of Tipon where you
enjoy the impressive irrigation system of the Incas, then to Piquillacta where you discover the
huge urban planning of the Wari culture. After the visit to Piquillacta, you move on
to Andahuaylillas where “the Sistine Chapel of the Americas” is located with its impressive
mural paintings from the XVII century.
 OVERVIEW
ITINERARY South Valley Tour: Tipon, Piquillacta, Andahuaylillas

We pick you up at your hotel at 9:00am or 1:00pm, and we drive in our private
van towards Andahuaylillas where we visit the Saint Peter
church of Andahuaylillas, considered as the “Sistine Chapel of America.” It was built by
the Order of the Jesuits at the end of the 16th century and the princes of the 17th century. Its
architectural structure is typical for village churches. Its walls are wide like all the colonial
buildings, made of sun-dried bricks of mud (adobe), the facade is decorated with magnificent
murals, and two large stone columns at the main entrance.
Although its ‘architecture is relatively modest, the decoration of its interior is unique and
impressive. We can first mention a picture of the “Assumption of the Virgin,” painted by the
Spanish historical painter Esteban Murillo. You will also see wall paintings attributed to Luis
de Riaño(17th century). After a time to visit the church, we continue with our journey towards
the Pre-Inca archaeological site of Piquillacta, where we explore and enjoy the huge urban
planning of the pre-Inca Wari culture surrounded by stunning mountains and lakes.
Afterwards we continue our journey to the spectacular archaeological site of Tipon,
where we will see the best of Inca hydraulic water work system. Finally, we head back to
the village of Tipon, which is known, for its baked guinea pig dish, a typical dish of the region
of Cusco. We stop to taste it and then we are on our way back to your hotel in Cusco.
 Professional English speaking guide

 Private transport
 Traditional Cusquenian lunch in the rural village of Tipon famous for the local delicacy
guinea pig!

per person, which can only be purchased in soles only at the first archeological site.
 Entrance fee to Saint Peter church of Andahuaylillas?
 Gratitude/tips
PRICE $150

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 Sacsayhuaman
 Qenqo
 Pucapucara
 Tambomachay
 Pisaq
 Ollantaytambo
 Chinchero
 Moray
 Tipon
 Piquillaqta

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 Warm jacket
 Hat
 Water
 Sun protection
 Some money for souvenirs
 Money in soles to purchase boleto touristico y entrance to salt mine
 Original passport
 If you are a student, take your ISIC card (only works for the 10 day
boleto touristico)

Overview of Tour
 Pick up at your hotel at 9am or 1pm

 Private transport to Andahuaylillas, Tipon and Piquillacta
 Visit of the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas,” and the archeological sites of Tipon and
Piquillacta
 Lunch with baked guinea pig in Tipon
 Trip back to your hotel in Cusco
CUSCO, SACRED VALLEY, SHORT INCA TRAIL ADVENTURE PACKAGE 5 DAYS
For the complete all inclusive tour package that gives you everything your heart
desires; Cusco, the capital of the Inca empire, Sacred Valley with all of its treasures to
discovery and archeological sites, and the Short Inca Trail with Machu Picchu, at the end of
your journey, this adventure hiking package is the best choice possible.
shops to explore.
once resided there.

 ITINERARY
 City Tour
 Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to the start of the Inca Trail and from Aguas
Calientes to Poroy on the Vistadome train except during the rainy season.
 Four nights hotel accommodation with private room, bathroom and breakfast included.
 Meals as indicated on the itinerary.
 Hotel – optional upgrades to 4* or 5*

 Tips for your guide, porter and chef crew.

PRICE & AVAILABILITY ***The short Inca trail to Machu Picchu is always available
(except February when it is closed for maintenance). This trek still takes you into Machu
Picchu by walking through the SUN GATE, you will get to explore some amazing Inca
ruins along the way like Wiñaywayna Inca city

Price: US$737 per person with Vistadome Train without hotels
Price: US$937 per person with Vistadome Train with 3* hotels
Price: US$1137 per person with Vistadome Train with 4* hotel

***Deposit for 3* hotels is $316 per person and for 4* or 5* hotels $525 per person
***Private service is available for $100 more per person for the entire tour.
DISCOUNTS
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WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
Of course! During the Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail Package your main luggage can
be store at our office or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will
need for your hike.
HOW TO BOOK THE SHORT INCA TRAIL ADVENTURE HIKING PACKAGE
FIRST, to book your Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail Package, we need you to fill out
our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the link BOOK
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refundable at all!
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PACKING LIST The Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail Package does not include
extra porter, so, you will need to carry all your thing, please try to pack as light as
possible which is the key to enjoy this amazing trek.
What you have to take with you for the “Sacred Valley Tour & Short Inca Trail Package”?
 Toilet Paper
 2 t-shirts
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Coca leaves.
 Camera

Upon your arrival to the cosmopolitan capital of Cusco, you will be greeted by our
representative and transferred to your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing and be
given the morning to acclimatize. In the afternoon, we will introduce you to the Imperial City of
Cusco. Cusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. You will find stunning
destinations and examples of fine engineering by Inca stonemasons and living examples of
the mix of Andean and Spanish culture. Continuing our journey, we visit the Santo Domingo
Convent built over the Koricancha, as well as the ancient Inca Palace, the main worship
center of the Sun God. Our discoveries continue at the unmatched and mesmerizing
archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman and its military Inca architecture, which dominates the
city. Finally, you are introduced to the contrasts of the indigenous ancient sites
of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, located in the north east of the city. We then head
 Accommodation: Maytaq Wasin or Best Western Hotels 3*

 Accommodation: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collection or Novotel
Hotels 4*
have varied microclimates depending on how deep into the bowl they are placed. It is thought
they were used by the Incas to discover the optimal growing conditions for their crops.
you spend the night at your hotel in Ollantaytambo, ready to start the Inca Trail the next day.
 Accommodation: Tunupa Lodge, or Iskay Hotels (Hotels not rated in Ollantaytambo)

 Accommodation: Pakaritampu Hotel (Hotels not rated in Ollantaytambo, best hotel
there, comparable to a 4*)

With a compacted 2 days of excitement ahead, we pick you up from your hotel by
5:30am, and drive you to the train station nearby. You will have an hour and 20-minute ride
by expedition train to 104 kms (2,100m/6,927ft) where you will begin your trek and cruise past
the first checkpoint with ease. Afterwards we initiate a moderate climb for three hours to
the chiseled remnants and remote archaeological site of Wiñayhuana.
(2,650m/8747ft). As we view out with an open mind and heart, we embrace the spectacular
plunging views of the Urubamba Canyon, and the ethnic wonder of ancient Inca
sites, we make our connection into the traditional four day Inca Trail. After being at one with
this beautiful sight, we continue onward towards the Sun Gate (2,730mts/9,007ft). Following
the ancient remote footpath, we grasp onto our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all
its brilliance and majestic monumentality. As we move closer to the Citadel of Machu
Picchu, you will feel the reasoning of her energetic vibration. Then we take our bus to Aguas
Calientes, where we spend the night in our hotel.

 Accommodation: La Cabaña Hotel or Andina Luxury 3*
 Accommodation: El Mapi 4*
Bursting with excitement on your final surreal day, we take the first bus at 5:30am to Machu
Picchu archeological site, making sure we tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder
of the World and UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Citadel of the Incas, Machu
own, and later on board the train at 4:43pm for the return trip with the Vistadome train to
the Poroy train station close to Cusco where you will catch our private van back
to Cusco and your hotel. (During the rainy season, January through April) he train only runs to
the Ollantaytambo station)

Hotels 4*
Day 5: DEPARTURE FROM CUSCO

After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your remaining time in Cusco city then in the
afternoon we will drop off at the airport to take your plane back to Lima.
CUSCO, LARES VALLEY HIKE & SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 7 DAYS

Our amazing authentic 7-day tour package of exploring the famous Cusco City, hiking
our specially designed Lares Valley trek off the beaten path, and the Short Inca trail will be
an experience of a lifetime.
Cusco is considered the archeological capital of South America and a cultural legacy of
Humanity. The streets of the city are over flowing with our country’s history. One can observe
the different stages of the evolution from ancient tim
On the Lares trek route; you will interact with the locals in their isolated Inca
communities where people are keeping the Inca Culture alive. This incredibly picturesque
trek includes peaking ice glaciers, shockingly blue glacial lakes, waterfalls, llamas, alpacas and
on the 3rd day rewards you with natural volcanic hot springs to soothe your tired muscles.
Highlights of the Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: Explore
the ancient Inca religious cities along the way, enjoy the flora and fauna, hike on
the original Inca trail just like in ancient times, visit Machu Picchu, hotel, and the best guides.
In addition, upon arrival to Machu Picchu by the Sun Gate, you will have the unique
experience of viewing Machu Picchu from the Sun Gate.
Highlights: Sunrise at Machu Picchu – Private guided tour of Machu Picchu – Ascent
of Wayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain(optional) – Early return trip by
expedition train.
Click on the link to watch the video: Live the Lares Trek Experience in video !
 ITINERARY
 All transfers
 City Tour
 Entrances to the different archeological Inca ruins
 Transportation from your hotel to Lares
 English speaking professional mountain guide with degree in Archaeology
 Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
 Vistadome Train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy except in rainy season.
 Bus tickets Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu–Aguas Calientes
 Admission fees to Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail and all archaeological sites
 2 person Igloo tents (large and comfortable) and a roll pad mattress
 Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
 4 night hotel (2 night in Cusco, 1 in Ollantaytambo and 1 night in Aguas Calientes)
 Delicious meals during the trek as indicated in the itinerary
 Cook and cooking equipment
personal items such as extra clothes, you need to include the sleeping bag in the 7kgs,
it will be carried by our mules)
 Sleeping bag (minus 8 ºC) – US$20

 Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$75
 Energy snacks – chocolate bars, dried fruits (recommended)
 Lunch and Dinner on the last day
 Meals on day 1
 OPTIONAL UPGRADES for hotels to 4 star or more!
 Tips for your porter, guide and chef of SAM Travel
PRICE ***This unique trekking package of the Lares Trek and Short Inca Trail can leave
on any date, as long as we have a minimum of 2 participants.
*** The short Inca trail to Machu Picchu portions of the trek is almost always available
year round except it is closed in February for maintenance.
***This price includes the extra porter who will carry your beloñgings up to 7 kilograms,
we will provide you a duffle bag.
PRICES
US$947 per person without hotels
US$1097 per person with Vistadome Train 3* hotels
DISCOUNTS
booking.
booking
EXTRAS

 Huayna Picchu Mt – US $70
 Personal tent: US$30 for solo trekkers only
 Single supplement US$50 per night 3*(for solo travelers with single room)
 Upgrade to 4 or 5 star hotels.
 Transfer – from the Airport to Hotel (Cusco Only)

 Duffle Bag – included in the trekking price!
 Extra Porter is included in the price, the porter will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs
/14p like sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc.
 Boiled Water is included along the Inca Trail.
 Oxygen Tank will be available along the trek
 Emergency Horse is included in the price which can be riden if you get tired or sick.
 Small Pillow
 Plastic Rain Poncho made by SAM Travel Peru is included.

SERVICE.
SMALL GROUPS
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
OUR COOKS
OUR EQUIPMENT
big and thick.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
families!

WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
HOW TO BOOK
FIRST, to book your Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail Tour, we need you to fill out our booking form

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
student discount.
*** If you cancel your Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail Tour , the deposit is not refundable at all!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?
Thick layers and you will be comfortable.
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS
HIKING TO LARES TREK + SHORT INCA TRAIL TOUR
The Lares trek + Short Inca Trail is a 39 km hike through the Andes in the Cusco region. The
exercise.
WHAT ABOUT TOILETS ON THE TREKS?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH
ARE WE GOING TO BE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL?
there !
TIPPING
service.
ARE WE SUSTAINABLE?

 MAP
number?
group? (required)

Group Private

booking)
MM/DD/YY)
by the government


None

booking.
Send
 Toiletpaper

 2 t-shirts
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes
camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things

Upon your arrival to Cusco, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to
your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing and the rest of the morning enjoying some
leisure time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
In the afternoon at 1pm, we will pick you up at your hotel and we will begin your tour of
the Imperial Cusco City, a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish culture. We
then continue our journey visiting the Santo Domingo Convent built over the Temple of the
Sun (Koricancha), as well as the Ancient Inca Palace and the Main Worship Centre of the
Sun God. We proceed to visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman, which dominates the
city. Finally, we go to the vestiges of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, located in the
north east of the city. Afterwards we take you back to your hotel in early evening.

Hotels 4*
 Meal: Breakfast
Day 2: Cusco – Huaran – Cancha Cancha

You will be picked up at 6am to begin your adventure. Now your dream over the next 5 days
becomes a reality, as you start the 2-hour drive to the village of Huaran
(2840m/9,318ft) located in the famous Sacred
Valley between Pisac and Urubamba. Huaran will be the starting point to freedom. We meet
up with the horsemen and pack up the horses. Leaving the Sacred Valley behind us, we trace
northwards following a gentle ascending trail along the small Cancha Cancha River. It takes
approximately 6 hours to reach our destination, a small village named Cancha Cancha
(3800m/12,477ft) where we spend the night.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities with comfortable tents, blankets, pillows
Leaving Cancha Cancha we continue north-east up the valley, passing small thatched
stone houses, edgy mountainous ranges and typically Peruvian transverse landscapes. After 3
hours the path plateaus out, after the intense ascension of the last 2 hours, we arrive to
the highest pass calledPachacutec Pass (4758m/15610ft). Tapering over the reward of
reaching the top, and transfixed by the superb views of Pachacutec Lake and the snowy
mountainous peaks of Pitusiray, we embrace the moment to enjoy the marvelous sites before
us and to feel the sun’s rays replenish us. We then head down for the next 2 hours and get to
enjoy a refreshing lunch. After lunch, we will descend for another 1.5 hours into
the valley’s several glacial lakes, herds of alpacas, llamas and sheep. Tonight we camp at
(3,870 m/12,694ft) close to Quishuarani village, which has typical stone and thatched houses.

 Accommodation: Camping facilities with comfortable tents, blankets, pillows
Day 4: Quishuarani – Cuscani – Lares – Ollantaytambo

Mid-way through our trek we will conquer the second mountain pass Hillkiccasa Pass,
(4200m/13779ft) and surrender to the images of the plunging Peruvian Andes as we are
surrounded by nature in its purest form. The majestic Colquecruz and Pitusiray
Mountains are as exciting as enjoying a piece of candy to watch from the pass. We continue
our trek through the Puna grasslands, undulating and productive agricultural
sitesand natural pristine lakes. After 5 hours of hiking, we reach Cuncani, a small peasant
community. From Cuncani we head down through a lush valleywith extensive agricultural
areas, fruit bearing trees, varied flora, and native flowers like begonias and wild orchids. Finally,
we reach our destination, The Lares Village (3100m/10170ft) where we are welcomed into
the natural volcanic hot springs for an hour to soak, shower off, have lunch and take a siesta
if you like.
After lunch in Lares, we take our private transport to Ollantaytambo, where we spend the
night in our hotel.

 Accommodation: Tunupa Lodge, Iskay or Alberque Hotels (Hotels not rated in
Ollantaytambo)
 Accommodation: Pakaritampu Hotel (Hotels not rated in Ollantaytambo, best hotel
there)
 Time: 6 hrs approximately
Day 5: Ollantaytambo – 104kms – Wiñaywayna – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes

By this stage on your trek, you will have really gotten into the swing of things. Fully
motivated and rearing to go, early in the morning we take our train for two hours to 104
kms (2,100m/6,927ft), Cusco-Machu Picchu way. With the exhilaration starting to lock in we
begin our trek, passing the first checkpoint. Afterwards we initiate a moderate climb for three
hours to the magnificent archaeological site of Wiñayhuana. (2,650m/8747ft).Once there,
we notice the weights lift off our shoulders, as we take in the spectacular views of the
Urubamba Canyon, the stunning Inca sites around us, and the connection to the traditional
four day Inca Trail. We continue onward towards the Sun Gate, (2,730m/9,007ft) where we
take flight with excitement as we get our first spectacular view of Machu Picchu in all its
brilliance and its majestic monumentality. Your destiny awaits you, just one more hour
downward, to the Citadel of Machu Picchu, taking the bus to Aguas Calientes, where we
will spend our last night in our hotel.
 Meals: Box lunch & Dinner.

 Distance: 13 kms/8 miles

sit in the pure delight of the moment.
magnificence of Machu Picchu from the views above (additional cost)
to the hot springs (will be an additional entrance fee)..
own, and later on board the train at 4:43pm for the return trip to Cusco with the Vistadome
Train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy Station (Cusco), where you will catch our private van
back to Cusco and your hotel by 8:45pm. (During the rainy season, January through April, the
train only runs to Ollantaytambo station)
 Meal: Breakfast
Hotels 4*
Day 7: Departure & Transfer to Airport

Our incredible journey ends here. Airport drop-off is included and it can be done at any
time.
CUSCO, SHORT INCA TRAIL & LAKE TITICACA TOUR 8 DAYS

Come to the charm and beauty Cusco City, visit its archaeological jewels, Cathedrals, and
the architecture of the Spaniards and Incas mixed in harmony. Enjoy the best highlights of
Titicaca Lake is considered as the highest navigable lake in the world and today, it is the
second main tourist attraction in Peru. Lake Titicaca is a dazzling sight; its deep azure waters
seemingly extend forever across the altiplano, under the profound and wide sky at an elevation
of 3800mt/11400ft. In addition, you will visit the islands and get to know the ancestral
traditions that the inhabitants still respect.
 ITINERARY
 Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel

 Pick up at your hotel for the tours and for the trek departure
 Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to KM104.
 Vistadome Train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy station (Cusco) (During the rainy
season from January through April the train only runs to Ollantaytambo)
 Admission Ticket to the Inca trail and Machu Picchu Archaeological Complex
 Private guided tour and entrances to the archeological sites
 Roundtrip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back.
 Tourist boat with English-speaking tour guide.
 Visit of the islands on lake Titicaca as indicated in the itinerary
 Dress up with traditional clothes and party with the locals
 All entrance fees
 Home stay with family
 Taxes (18%)
 Transfer to Airport in Juliaca

 OPTIONAL UPGRADES for hotels to 4* or more!

 PRICE
PRICES
DISCOUNTS
booking.
booking
EXTRAS

 Personal tent: US$30 for solo trekkers only

 Duffle Bag – included in the trekking price!
 Extra Porter is included in the price, the porter will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs
/14p like sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc.
 Small Pillow

SERVICE.
SMALL GROUPS
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES
OUR COOKS
OUR EQUIPMENT
big and thick.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
families!
WELCOME TO CUSCO
THE BRIEFING
HOW TO BOOK
FIRST, to book your Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail Tour, we need you to fill out our booking form

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
student discount.
*** If you cancel your Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail Tour , the deposit is not refundable at all!
Thick layers and you will be comfortable.
WHAT ABOUT ALTITUDE SICKNESS
HIKING TO LARES TREK + SHORT INCA TRAIL TOUR
The Lares trek + Short Inca Trail is a 39 km hike through the Andes in the Cusco region. The
exercise.
WHAT ABOUT TOILETS ON THE TREKS?
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH
ARE WE GOING TO BE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL?
there !
TIPPING
service.
ARE WE SUSTAINABLE?

 MAP
number?
group? (required)

Group Private

booking)
MM/DD/YY)
by the government


None

booking.
Send
 Toiletpaper

 2 t-shirts
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes

camp.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things

Upon your arrival in Cusco, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to
your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing with the rest of the morning being at your
leisure to rest and acclimatize. We will pick you up from your hotel in the afternoon and start to
visit the Imperial Cusco City, a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish cultures.
Continuing our journey visiting the Santo Domingo Convent built over the Koricancha, as well
as the ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. You will have time to
enjoy these beautiful sights; proceeding to visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman with
its military Inca architecture which dominates the city.
Finally, we go to the north east of the city to the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and
Tambomachay. Afterwards we take you back to your hotel in early evening to rest and then you
can enjoy Cusco by night in one of the many terrific restaurants surrounding the Main Square of
the Plaza de Armas.
 Accommodations: Maytaq Wasin, or Best Western Hotels 3*

 Accommodations: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collections & Novotel
4*
DAY 2:CUSCO- PISAC – MORAY- SALT MINES- OLLANTAYTAMBO

the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We stop at Ccochawasi
Animal Sanctuary to see the native animals like the Condor, Llama, Alpaca and Puma. After
this, we drive for 10 minutes up to the mirador of Taray to have a classic view of the
Urubamba valley with crops dressing the mountains like a carpet. Onward, we drive to
the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can see the biggest Inca cemetery with more
than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the incredible farming terraces carved into the
mountain, explore the Inca tunnel and the religious area of this important citadel. Here we will
spend more than 2 hours, exploring the Inca city.
drive to Urumbamba for lunch and then on to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines and then to the
fountains, the Sun Temple, the Incahuatana and the impressive storehouses. Here you
will stay the evening in your hotel.
 Accommodations: Tunupa Lodge, Iskay or Alberque Hotels (Hotels not rated in

Ollantaytambo)
 Accommodations: Pakaritampu Hotel (Hotels not rated in Ollantaytambo, best hotel
there)
DAY 3: Ollantaytambo – 104 kms – WIÑAYHUAYNA – SUN GATE – MACHU PICCHU

With a compacted 2 days of excitement ahead, we will pick you up from your hotel
at 5:30am and drive you to the Ollantaytambo train station. A 1.5-hour scenic Expedition
train ride to 104 kms point (elevation 2,100m/6,927ft) will take us to the place where we begin
our trek. At this point, we begin a moderate climb for three hours to the chiseled remnants and
remote archaeological site of Wiñayhuana, (2,650m/8747ft). Enjoy the spectacular plunging
views of the Urubamba Canyon, and the ethnic wonders of the ancient Inca sites, as you
embrace them with an open mind and heart your connection with the ancient Inca Trail will
begin. After your being at one with this beautiful sight, we will continue onward towards the Sun
Gate. (2,730mts/9,007ft) Following the ancient remote footpath, we get our first spectacular
view of Machu Picchu in all its brilliance and majesty. As we move closer to the citadel of Machu
Picchu, you will feel her mystical presence. Then we will take our bus to Aguas Calientes,
where we will spend the night in our hotel.
 Accommodations: La Cabaña Hotel or Andina Luxury 3*
 Accommodations: El Mapi Hotel 4*

Today you will get to enjoy exploring Machu Picchu and experience her magical presence
by taking the first bus at 5:30am to the Machu Picchu archeological site, for the 1st session
6:am to 12:pm. If you hurry, you will get to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Take your time,
making sure you tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO
World Cultural Heritage site. It is an unforgettable experience.
Your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins and its diverse main
streets. Then on your own, wander around the town squares of the world’s spiritual center of
esoteric wisdom as well as climb the intricately carved stairways made of stone. Or you can stay
still and drink in the pure majesty of her presence, and enjoy the pure delight of the moment.

advance.)
museum or to the hot springs (entrance fees required)
You will descend to Aguas Calientes when you are ready to eat lunch and later on board
the Vistadome train at 4:43pm for the return trip to Poroy (Cusco) station and you will be
driven back to your hotel in Cusco in our private van arriving at around 8:45pm. (During the
rainy season from January through April the train only runs to Ollantaytambo)
 Accommodations: Maytaq Wasin or Best Western Hotels 3*

 Accommodations: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collections & Novotel
4***
 Meal: Breakfast
***Those that have booked Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mt. climbs get 2 hours extra at
Machu Picchu.
Class). Both companies provide royal class service with an English-speaking tour guide,
and a waiter who is ready to assist you with hot, and cold drinks on board. During the trip, you
will stop to visit some Inca ruins, museums and the Andahuaylillas Church, which is
considered to be the Sistine Chapel of South America because of its amazing frescos. Then
we stop at the Racchi Inca ruins, which used to be a religious and resting place for Inca
travelers. The next visit is at La Raya, the border between Cusco and Puno, where the most
traditional animals of Peru can be seen, llamas and alpacas. In Pucara, we will visit
a museum where it is possible to see some pre-Inca remains. Finally, by 5.30 pm we arrive
in Puno city where our representative will pick you up to take you to your hotel.
 Accommodations: Casa Andina Classic Puno 3*
 Accommodations: Casa Andina Private Collection 4*
DAY 6: PUNO – UROS ISLANDS – AMANTANI ISLAND

After having breakfast in your hotel, the tour leader will pick you up to take you to the
port of Puno. There you will embark on a 30-minute boat ride until arriving at the floating
islands. You will be welcomed by the locals, who will show you the island and the products they
weave. Then we will have a 3-hour boat ride to get to the Amantani Island. At 2:30 pm, we
arrive at our destination where our guide will introduce us to the local familieswho are going to
share their homes with us. After lunch, we will hike for one hour up to the mountain
called Pachataita (Mother Father) which is located at 4400m above sea level. There, you will
enjoy an amazing view of the sunset over the lake and a chance to relax and enjoy the fresh
air. Afterwards we will come back to your local home for dinner and then you will have the
opportunity to dress in traditional clothes provided by the locals and go to the local school
where a party with them will take place.

 Accommodation: Basic Home Stay
DAY 7: AMANTANI ISLAND – TAQUILE ISLAND – PUNO

You will have an early breakfast with your local family and then take a two-hour boat ride to
arrive at Taquile Island. The inhabitants still live according to their ancestral traditions and
dress with gorgeous colored traditional ropes. They are also famous for the magnificent
weavings that the men do not the women. You will have some time to learn about ancestral
farming techniques and try to use a few Inca tools. We will have lunch in a typical
restaurant and take the boat back to Puno and your hotel for the end of the Tour.
 Accommodations: Casa Andina Puno 3*
Day 8: DEPARTURE FROM PUNO

After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your remaining time in Puno City, then in the late
morning or afternoon we will drop off at the airport in Juliaca to take your plane back to Lima or
bus station in Puno.
 Meal: Breakfast
***Option to do a one day tour of Lake Titicaca instead of 2 days)

WHAT IS INCLUDED

 Expedition train from Ollantaytambo to KM104.
 Vistadome Train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy station (Cusco) (During the rainy
season from January through April the train only runs to Ollantaytambo)
 Roundtrip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back.
 Tourist boat with English-speaking tour guide.
 Home stay with family
 Taxes (18%)

 OPTIONAL UPGRADES for hotels to 4* or more!
CUSCO, LAKE TITICACA & INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 10 DAYS
Come to the charm and beauty Cusco City, visit its archeological jewels, Cathedrals, and the
architecture of the Spaniards and Incas mixed together in harmony. Enjoy the best highlights of
Lake Titicaca is considered as the worlds highest navigable lake in the world and today, it is
the second main tourist attraction in Peru. Lake Titicaca is a dazzling sight; its deep azure
waters seemingly extend forever across the altiplano, under the profound and wide sky at an
elevation of 3800mt/11400ft. In addition, you will visit the islands and get to know the ancestral
traditions that the inhabitants still respect

 ITINERARY

 2 person Igloo tents (large and comfortable)
 Thick foam mattress
 Extra porter for your things, it means you will need only a day backpack to carry the things
that you will be using along the day!
 Vistadome Train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy station (Cusco) and private transport to
Cusco except in rainy season the train only runs to the Ollantaytambo station)
 Chef, cooking equipment and kitchen tent
 Pillow
 Rain Ponchos
 Taxes (18%)
 Tea time

 Wayna Picchu Mountain – US$75
 Lunch and Dinner on the last day
 OPTIONAL UPGRADES for hotels to 4**** or more!
 Single Supplement – $50 per night for solo travelers
PRICE This unique trekking package can leave on any date, as long as we have a minimum of 2
participants.
Price: US$1,157 per person with Vistadome Train without

hotels
Price: US$1,397 per person with Vistadome Train with 3*
hotels
Price: US$1,657 per person with Vistadome Train with 4*
hotels

***This price includes the extra porter who will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs, we will
provide you a duffle bag, to put your things.
DISCOUNTS
 Under 18 years old: US$30. Please send us a copy of the passport at the time of booking.
 Under 11 years old: US$40. Please send us a copy of the passport at the time of booking
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EXTRAS
 Personal Tent – US$30
 Single Supplement – US$50 per night for single travelers 3*
 Single Supplement – US$100 per night for single travelers 4*

 Duffle Bag and Trash Bags – included in the trekking price!
 Extra Porter is included in the price, the porter will carry your belongings up to 7 kgs /14p
like sleeping bag, mattress, clothes etc.
 Small Pillow

SAM (initials of Saul Alvarez Montalvo) Travel Peru is a family owned travel
agency and direct local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over
many years of trekking. SAM Travel Peru is a 1oo% Cusquenian Company without
any shareholders.
My dream as the owner was to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and
only operated by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and
HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
We take pride in having a reputation as being a RESPONSIBLE &
SUSTAINABLE tour operator. My staff are my extended family. I ensure they are
supported financially by paying them a good wage. I am proud of my team without
them I couldn’t give the best service and lifetime experiences to our clients.
SMALL GROUPS
In an effort to provide a more personalized service to our passengers, we in SAM Travel
Peru have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart
from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES

I am very proud of my guides! Highly professional, speaking in fluent English and
very knowledgeable. Passionate for the Inca heritage/ history, dedicated to a steady
personal development and learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognized
theories about the Inca Andean culture. Fun loving, great sportsmen and well
educated some having a degree in Archaeology, Botany, History or Anthropology.
Others are great entertainers and the best “Salsa Dancers” on this side of Machu Picchu.

What a luxury to take a hot shower after 3 days of long hiking at Wiñaywayna the
third camp site on the Inca Trail! Then enjoy the guided tour of this beautiful Inca City
of Wiñawayna afterwards taking time to explore on your own later. For SAM Travel
Peru little things make a big difference.
OUR EQUIPMENT
Our team (Guides, Cooks, Porters, Cowboys) and Our equipment are what really
makes SAM Travel Peru stand out from all of our competitors…. For all our
adventurous hikes we include the following items:
 OUR TENTS: Enjoy a good night sleep in our 4 season EUREKA

Timberline tents. All our tents are 4 man tents, ONLY 2 will sleep in
them, leaving lots of room to spread out comfortably and store
your duffel bags. They also include a little vestibule in front, giving you
some extra outdoor space to leave your boots and walking sticks so you
 OUR THICK FOAM MATTS: They are included to separate and insulate
you from the ground. Additional AIR MATTRESSES can be rented for
US$20.
 OUR KITCHEN & DINING TENTS: The dining tent is used as our
meeting room at meal times. This is a great time to sit back relax and
catch up for a chat.
 OUR TABLES & CHAIRS: The interior of the dining room includes
tables and chairs with two doors on each side, adapting to the day’s
weather.
 DUFFLE BAGS: Will be provided at briefing time the night before the
trek.
 MORE: Pillows, backpack, rain covers, survivor t-shirts, hot shower and
bio chemical toilet are all provided on the trek.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
SAM Travel Peru has always believed that we should “give back” to the communities
we pass through on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment in responsible
tourism, we socially support and employee from these communities.
SAM Travel Peru is proud to be able to support these beautiful people, not only in
hiring them for work but to bring things back to grassroots, to share in their home and
families. This makes us happy to have a holistic approach with our highland employees
and their families!
A beautiful reflection of our attitude in everything we do, is that we wish to make
life richer and more meaningful for all involved.
WELCOME TO CUSCO
You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you
inform us of your full flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek. Look out for our
representative holding an orange board SAM Travel Peru at the arrival terminal. You
must exit the terminal in order to find our representative (they cannot enter inside) It can
be done on any date that is best suited to you!
THE BRIEFING
It will take place the night before the trekking departure at 6pm in our office which is
located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor), we are next to SUBWAY
restaurant.
CAN I STORE MY LUGGAGE AT YOUR OFFICE?

Of course! During your tour or trek your main luggage can be store at our office or at
HOW TO BOOK!
FIRST, to book your package, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking
Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your
group). We cannot purchase an Inca Trail permit without the following information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a permit

for the Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu. You can make you deposit by clicking on
the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment of

It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or
Peruvian soles) here in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to
withdraw money. You can also pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to
pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance
through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL account using our email
address of samtravelperu@gmail.com.
HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR THE STUDENT

DISCOUNT?
1. According to Peruvian Law you must be under 18 years of age at the
time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above
need ISIC cards). For example if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you
turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
5. All students must provide a copy of their passport at the time of their
booking to get the student discount.
HOW DO I GET THE STUDENT ISIC CARD

DISCOUNT?
2. You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your
name.
MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER

THE TICKETS HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?
Unfortunately the answer is “No”. Once the tickets have been bought the government
does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after the ticket has
been bought. Tickets are also not transferable nor refundable.
*** If you cancel your package, the deposit is not refundable at all!

the same passport number you sent to us to book your package for classic Inca Trail
Machu Picchu permit, entrances & other reservations. The rangers will check every day
and when you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport
before allowing you to board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, go ahead
and send us your old number to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get
your new passport number…if so, please send the new passport number as soon as
possible.

First I would say that the weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee.
BUT you will have many different varieties of weather as you pass through the
numerous microclimates and will depend on the location. We highly recommend you to
bring some warm clothes and good rain gear in your day backpack. It is helpful to dress
in layers.

In general if you have regular exercise and spend a couple of days in Cusco, or in the
Sacred Valley for acclimatisation to the altitude, you may be fine.
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and
OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness. See
our detailed information about Altitude Sickness under FAQS.

The maximum group size is 8 persons. Usually our groups are between 2-6 persons.
Sam Travel Peru specializes in SMALL and PRIVATE groups and provides
personalized service

You will have 1 cook per group. The number of porters depends of the size of the
group. For a group of 2 trekkers, there will have 4 porters, 4 trekkers will have 6
porters, 6 trekkers will have 9 porters, 8 trekkers will have 12 porters.

The evening before you start your Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu trek, you will be
given a SMALL DUFFLE BAG to pack your clothes for the next four days. Your
weight allowance is up to 7kg/15lbs. Your team of porters will carry your duffle bag for
you, together with the food and camping gear. It’s important to be aware that you will
not have access to your items in the duffle bag until the end of each day, as the porters
will always be ahead of the group. During the trek, you need a day backpack big enough
to carry your personal belongings such as a warm jacket, a rain jacket, your camera,

The Classic Inca Trail Machu Picchu is a 42km (24.4 mile) hike through the Andes in
the Cusco region. The maximum altitude reached is 4,217m/13,907ft. On the second
day of the trek we climb two mountains. The Trail is a fairly difficult trek and you
should be well prepared and healthy prior to starting it. You have to be moderately fit
and take regular exercise.
In preparation: try walking 15kms in a day or go to the fitness club in the months
leading up to the trek. It is also important to be well acclimatised to the altitude. Try to
spend at least 2 or 3 days in Cusco (3350m/11,047ft) prior to starting the trek.
WHAT ABOUT TOILETS ON THE TREK?

It has been highlighted by most of our clients, especially by the female ones who want a
private, clean and sanitary toilet!! SAM Travel Peru toilet facilities have an individual
tent and a “camping toilet with a seat.” Check out the picture, which illustrates how we
set up our camping toilet on the trek by using this link: picture of toilet tent. Our toilet is
always set up a comfortable distance from our campsite. At night if you need to use the
toilet it is readily accessible and clean, unlike the dirty facilities supplied by the
government.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM UNABLE TO FINISH THE

TRAIL?
In the scenario that you are unable to finish the trek due to a health reasons, Sam Travel
Peru will assist you to the nearest town for help with transportation. We always carry
oxygen on the trek for any respiratory problems. In extreme cases, a helicopter pick up
can be arranged at your own expense. (Travel insurance required). There are no refunds
in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally those who have to be assisted off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if
they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by
trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL?

Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return
from your trek or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like
Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we will drop you there too!

It will depend on the train availability but the idea is to give you as much time as
possible in Machu Picchu and enjoy the amazing views on the way back to Cusco from
the train. Therefore you will take the train at 4:22pm. With this train schedule, you will
have more than 9 hours to enjoy Machu Picchu
TIPPING
If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is
appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it’s of great significance for the
people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an
entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many SAM Travel Peru destinations.
Of course you are free to tip more or less as you feel, depending on your perception of
the quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should
only be given when you receive excellent service.

Yes,we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator in that we incorporate
the universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the local
communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all
our staff to know, understand and respect the local places and it´s people.

 MAP
Would you like to be called by a travel sales specialists, if so please fill in your
phone number?
What is the email address of the person for the main Point Of Contact (POC) in
your group? (required)

*******A private tour means that there will be no other parties in your group, only
your party, and your guide and trekking team. The cost of the tour will be more
expensive
Group Private
If you are booking the Inca Trail 1,2,4 or 5 days, we need you to send a copy of
your passport to SAM Travel.
I am not booking the Inca Trail. I am sending a copy with my booking
(Please send to samtravelperu@gmail.com) I will send a copy later, I do have a
passport. I do not have a passport a the moment. (Please contact SAM travel
regarding options for booking)
Please give at least two alternative start dates for your trek or tour in order of
preference.
MM/DD/YY)
Personal information for purchase of permits, entrance tickets and reservations

required by the government
******Clients name: Name exactly as written on passport, Passport Number, Date
of Birth, Nationality and Gender

***If you answer yes, we need a copy of their passport right away or we cannot get
the student discount. Please email to info@samtravelperu.com
Yes, I have emailed a copy of their passport(s). Yes, I will email a copy of
their passport(s) shortly No
A. Would you like to hike Huayna Picchu Mountain (with an Inca Trail hike it is
$75 per person/$35 per person with other Machu Picchu tours and alternative
treks)
B. Machu Picchu Mountain (with an Inca Trail hike it is $70 per person/$30 per
person with other Machu Picchu tours and alternative treks)?
Huayna Picchu Mountain-Sold Out Until November Machu Picchu
Mountain None
Our tours include Tourist Class Train (Expedition Service) - Would you like to
upgrade to the Vistadome Train. (US$57 extra per person)?
Our Standard Treks/Tours include 2 star hotels; Choose one of the following
options below if you desire a different option:
Wiracocha Inn or Andean Terra-2** (Included) Book hotel on my own
Booking Classic 4 Days Inca Trail - No hotel needed Upgrade to La Cabaña
Hotel 3*** (US$45) per person Upgrade to Andina Luxury 3*** (US$45) per
person Upgrade to Casa Andina 3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to
Tierra Viva Machu Picchu 3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to EL MAPI
HOTEL 4**** (US$110) per person Upgrade to SUMAQ Hotel 4**** - $277
per person
Sleeping Bag - US$20 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm) Air
mattress - US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses) Walking Poles
– US$15 per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
Please add any food restrictions you have or special dietary requirements. (We are
able to adjust to special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, wheat free, fish only etc.)
Please add any additional information you think Sam Travel needs to know for
your booking.
If you have already booked your hotel in Cusco, can you please provide the name
and address of hotel for pick up?
By checking the box, you have read the "terms & conditions" of SAM
Travel Peru and you are in agreement with SAM Travel Peru's Terms &
Conditions.
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PACKING CHECK LIST WHAT YOU HAVE TO TAKE WITH

YOU?
 Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your
trek)
 Toiletpaper

As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffle bag at your
briefing and INCLUDE an extra porter who will carry up to 7 kgs or 14 pounds
including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing.
 2 t-shirts
 Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something
larger.
 Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us for
US$20.
TOILETRIES
 Hand Sanitizer
 Wet wipes

We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40Litres for hiking in the day. A big
backpack will not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings
will be in your duffel bag at camp.
 Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we
will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring
your canteens.
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Wool Hat
 Rain gear
 Fleece
 Coca leaves.
 Gloves
 Camera
 Hand sanitiser
 Value things

Upon your arrival in Cusco, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to
your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing with the rest of the morning being at your
leisure to rest and acclimatize. We will pick you up from your hotel in the afternoon and start to
visit the Imperial Cusco City, a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish cultures.
Continuing our journey visiting the Santo Domingo Convent built over the Koricancha, as well
as the ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. You will have time to
enjoy these beautiful sights; proceeding to visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman with
its military Inca architecture which dominates the city.
Finally, we go to the north east of the city to the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and
Tambomachay. Afterwards we take you back to your hotel in early evening to rest and then you
can enjoy Cusco by night in one of the many terrific restaurants surrounding the Main Square of
the Plaza de Armas.
 Accommodations: Maytaq Wasin or Best Western Hotels 3*

 Accommodations: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collection or Novotel
Hotels 4*
DAY 2: CUSCO- PISAC – MORAY- SALT MINES- OLLANTAYTAMBO

We will pick you up at your hotel at 7am, with our private van and head towards the Sacred
Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We stop at Ccochawasi Animal
Sanctuary to see the native animals like the Condor, Llama, Alpaca and Puma. After this, we
drive for 10 minutes up to the mirador of Taray to have a classic view of the Urubamba
valley with crops dressing the mountains like a carpet. Onward, we drive to the archaeological
site of Pisac, where you can see the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs.
There we can admire the incredible farming terraces carved into the mountain, explore
the Inca tunnel and the religious area of this important citadel. Here we will spend more than 2
hours, exploring the Inca city.
drive to Urumbamba for lunch and on to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines and then to the
fountains, the Sun Temple, the Incahuatana and the impressive storehouses. Finally, you
stay in Ollantaytambo for the night.
 Accommodations: Tunupa Lodge, Iskay or Alberque Hotels (Hotels not rated in

Ollantaytambo)
 Accommodations: Pakaritampu Hotel (Hotels not rated in Ollantaytambo, best hotel
there)
 Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3: CUSCO – PISKACUCHO – WAYLLABAMBA

We pick you up at 5am at your hotel and travel by bus, passing the picturesque villages of
Chinchero, Urubamba and Ollantaytambo, for a two hour scenic trip towards the 82
kilometer (start of the trail), with an opportunity to take breakfast on the way. Once at 82km,
we cross the bridge to initiate our trek along the left bank of the Urubamba River that follows to
the Northeast of the Urubamba valley. After three hours walking we visit the first stunning Inca
site of Llactapata (2,650m/8,747ft).. Afterwards we continue with our hike for 30 minutes
to Tarayoc for lunch. We follow for two hours the Kusichaca valley to reach our first camp
at Ayapata in the temperate green valley and small village
of Wayllabamba (3,000m/9,900ft)where we will have a high tea, dinner and spend the night.
During the day we will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of the snow-capped
mountains such as Veronica (5,860m/19,337ft) a lush green valley and myriad of flora and
fauna.
 Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Afternoon Tea time – Dinner

 Distance: 12kms
 Difficulty: Easy/Moderate.
DAY 4: WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – PAQAYMAYU

Today is the toughest day of the trek .After a healthy breakfast, we start walking up a
moderate hill for five hours through the cloud forest to reach the highest point of our trek,
the Warmiwañusca pass (Dead Woman pass), located at 4,215m/13,907ft. From here, we
may enjoy the spectacular views of different microclimates, magnificent mountains,
beautiful green valley and myriad of flora and fauna. After time to enjoy this beautiful sight, we
descend for two hours to our second camp at Chaquicocha (3,600m/11,877ft), where we have
our lunch, high tea, dinner and spend the night.
 Meals: Breakfast – Water – Lunch – Afternoon Tea time & Dinner

 Distance: 11kms
 Difficulty: Moderate/challenge.
DAY 5: PAQAYMAYU – CHAQ’ICOCHA – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑANWAYNA

Today is the longest day of our trek but interesting and the most beautiful as well. After
a delicious breakfast, we walk uphill for one hour to the archaeological site of Runcurakay
(3,800m/12,540ft) to explore it. Then we ascend to the Runcurakay pass (3,977m/13,127ft);
from here, we can enjoy the breathtaking surrounding mountains and stunning lakes. After
time to enjoy all the beautiful sights we descend for one hour to next archaeological site of
Sayacmarca (3,600m/11,877ft), then we walk 30 minutes to Chaquicocha for lunch.
Afterwards we continue through an easy path to the pass of Phuyupatamarca
(3,650m/12,047ft); from here, we enjoy the spectacular views of Machu Picchu Mountain, a
stunning Inca site, the Urubamba canyon and the surrounding snow-capped
mountains. Then we descend through the cloud forest for three hours, all downstairs to the
third camp at Wiñay Wayna (2,650m/8,747ft) where we spend the night
 Meals: Breakfast – Water – Lunch – Afternoon Tea Time & Dinner

 Distance: 15kms
DAY 6: WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

This day is the most expected of our trek. Waking up very early for breakfast and walking for
one hour towards the Sun Gate (2,720m/8,977ft) where we can enjoy the first spectacular
view of Machu Picchu in all its brilliance and majestic monumentality. Descending for an hour
towards the wonder of the world: Machu Picchu (2400m/7,920ft). Afterwards we start a 3 hour
guided tour visiting the temples, sundials, sun temple, cemeteries, enclosure, urban and
agricultural sector and much more, with plenty of time for further exploring, taking photos and
eventually climbing Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountains. After exploring the “lost
city of the Incas” we head back to Aguas Calientes and take our
return Vistadome train at 4:43pm from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo or Poroy Station
(Cusco) with a private van connection to Cusco, arriving at your hotel in the evening
around 8:45pm. (During rainy season, January through April, the train only runs to the
Ollantaytambo station)

Hotels 4*
 Meals: Breakfast and water
 Distance: 6kms

Class ). Both companies provide royal class service with an English-speaking tour
guide and a waiter who is ready to assist you with hot and cold drinks on board. During the
trip, you will stop to visit some Inca ruins, museums and the Andahuaylillas church, which is
considered to be the Sistine Chapel of South America because of its amazing frescos. Then
we stop at the Racchi Inca ruins, which used to be a religious and resting place for Inca
travelers. The next visit is at La Raya, the border between Cusco and Puno, where the most
traditional animals of Peru can be seen, llamas and alpacas. In Pucara, we will visit
a museum where it is possible to see some pre-Inca remains. Finally, by 5.30 pm we arrive
in Puno city where our representative will pick you up to take you to your hotel.

After having breakfast in your hotel, the tour leader will pick you up to take you to the
port of Puno. There you will embark on a 30-minute boat ride until arriving at the floating
islands. The locals will welcome you and show you the island and the products they weave.
Then we will have a 3-hour boat ride to get to the Amantani Island. At 2:30pm we arrive at our
destination where our guide will introduce us to the local families who are going to share their
homes with us. After lunch, we will hike for one hour up to the mountain
called Pachataita (Mother Father) which is located at 4400m above sea level. There, you will
enjoy an amazing view of the sunset over the lake and a chance to relax and enjoy the fresh
air. Afterwards we will come back to your local home for dinner and then you will have the
opportunity to dress in traditional clothes provided by the locals and go to the local school
where a party with them will take place.

 Accommodation: Basic Home Stay

You will have an early breakfast with your local family and then take a two-hour boat ride to
arrive at Taquile Island. The inhabitants still live according to their ancestral traditions and
dress with gorgeous colored traditional ropes. They are also famous for the magnificent
weavings that the men do not the women. You will have some time to learn about ancestral
farming techniques and try to use a few Inca tools. We will have lunch in a typical
restaurant and take the boat back to Puno and your hotel for the end of the Tour.

After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your remaining time in Puno City, then in the late
morning or afternoon we will drop off at the airport in Juliaca to take your plane back to Lima or
bus station in Puno.
 Meal: Breakfast
CUSCO TO MACHU
PICCHU 3D/2N
Cusco or Qosqo in quechua was the capital of the Inca empire called Tawantinsuyo.

Cusco, the “navel of the world” is considered the archeological capital of South
America and a cultural legacy of Humanity. The streets of the city are over flowing with
our country’s history. One can observe the different stages of the evolution from
ancient times until the Conquest and its consequences. It also has several old majestic
cathedrals and numerous museums to explore.
Begin your connection to the natural world and cultural show at the great citadel of
Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft), catch yourself as you travel back in time to this magical
place, sacred and mysterious, with the name of Machu-Picchu, “The Old Sacred
Mountain.” Take your time exploring the majestic Machu Picchu, the Incan ruins rich
in history of its past and the thriving culture of the people who once resided there.
 ITINERARY

 Entrances to the Inca Cities and Archeological Sites
 Vistadome Train Poroy (Cusco) to Aguas Calientes or Expedition Ollantaytambo to Aguas
Caliente
 Vistadome or Expedition Train Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo
 Hotel accommodations in Cusco 2 nights 3* or 4* your choice

 Meals not included in itinerary
 Entrance fee to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
PRICE This fantastic package can be done on any date that is best for you as long as we have a
minimum of 2 participant.
PRICES:
US$367 per person with Expedition Train (without hotels)
US$424 per person with Vistadome Train (without hotels)
US$467 per person with Expedition Train and 3* hotels
included
included
US$524 per person with Vistadome Train and 3* hotels
included
included

***All entrance fees are included and we operate our tours in small groups averaging 2 to 6

DISCOUNTS
EXTRAS
 Single supplement US$50 per night 3*(for solo travellers with single room)
 Extra Night in Aguas Calientes upon request


any shareholders.
SMALL GROUPS
In an effort to provide a more personalised service to our passengers, we in SAM Travel
Peru have a policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart
from other companies that operate departures with bigger groups.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES

I am very proud of my guides! Highly professional, speaking in fluent English and
very knowledgeable. Passionate for the Inca heritage/ history, dedicated to a steady
personal development and learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognised
educated some having a degree in Archaeology, Botany, History or Anthropology.
Others are great entertainers and the best “Salsa Dancers” on this side of Machu Picchu.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
we pass through on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment in responsible
tourism, we socially support and employee from these communities.
SAM Travel Peru is proud to be able to support these beautiful people, not only in
hiring them for work but to bring things back to grassroots, to share in their home and
families. This makes us happy to have a holistic approach with our highland employees
and their families!
A beautiful reflection of our attitude in everything we do, is that we wish to make life
richer and more meaningful for all involved.
IMPORTANT INFO IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR

TOUR
WELCOME TO CUSCO
representative holding an orange board SAM Travel Peru at the arrival terminal. It can
THE BRIEFING
At anytime you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please visit us in
our office which is located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor), we are
next to SUBWAY restaurant.

Of course! During the Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office
or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your
hike.

FIRST, to book your Cusco City to Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to fill out our
booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click here the
link BOOK NOW.
group). We cannot purchase an an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a your

entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by clicking on
the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment
method of your choice, either VISA or PAYPAL.


DISCOUNT?
1. According to Peruvian Law you must be under 18 years of age at the
time of your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above
need ISIC cards). For example if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you
turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
5. All students must provide a copy of their passport at the time of their
booking to get the student discount.

DISCOUNT?
2. You must have a valid current internationally accepted ISIC card in your
name.

does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after the tickets has
*** If you cancel your Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not
refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT

Yes for sure!You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that
it is the same passport number you sent to us to book your entrance to Machu
Picchu, train ticket, other entrances and reservations. The rangers will check when
you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before
allowing you to board the train.
In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send
us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you
get your new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 per person. We
must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change. Before you
change your passport keep a copy of your old one.
you. You can enter Peru with your new passport but you will need to show both
passports, old and new to be to enter into Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not
have both you will not be allowed to enter into Machu Picchu or get on the
train. They are very strict about this here!!
WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE ON THE TOUR

recommend you to bring a warm jacket for early morning and rain poncho in case of a
rain shower.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER

THE TOUR
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
TIPPING
people who will take care of you during the tour. It inspires excellent service and is an
the quality and the length of your tour. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should

Yes, we are a local sustainable & responsible tourism operator for that we
incorporate the universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the
local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have
trained all our staff to know, understand and respect the local places and it´s people.
phone number?

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Group Private
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treks)
Mountain None
per person
your booking.
Conditions.
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PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT TO BRING

 A small backpack or carry bag (larger not allowed on the train or in
Machu Picchu)
 Changes of clothing
 Camera
 Water to drink
 Warm jacket for nights
 Sunscreen,
 Hat for the sun

DAY 1: CUSCO CITY TOUR – SACSAYWAMAN – NEARBY

RUINS
Upon your arrival to Cusco, you will be welcomed by our representative and
transferred to your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing having the rest of the
morning at your leisure to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
In the afternoon at 1pm, we will pick you up at your hotel and we will start our visit of
the Imperial Cusco City, a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish cultures.
Then we continue our journey visiting the Santo Domingo Convent built over
the Koricancha, as well as the ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun
God. You will have time to enjoy these beautiful sights; after we proceed to visit the
archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman with its military Inca architecture, which dominates
the city.
Finally, we go to the archaeological sites of Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay,
located in the north east of the city. We take you back to your hotel in the early
evening.

 Accommodation: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collection or
Novotel Hotels 4*
Day 2: Cusco to Machu Picchu to Cusco

Wake up early to rise to a new day of adventure and mindfulness sharing the day with
our majestic Machu Picchu. We pick you up at your hotel 5:40am or 6:30am then drive in
our private van to Poroy-Cusco Train Station to leave at 6.43am Expedition Train or
Vistadome 7:35am.
You will travel through the alpine meadows nestled amongst the green brown and
white peaks, the intricately formed valleys, layers of handmade Inca farming terraces,
ridged snowcapped mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon,
from Ollantaytambo the sacred Vilcanota River will be our companion until arrival
at Aguas Calientes.
Your guide will meet you at the train station and transfer you to Machu Picchu on the
shuttle bus, in time for the second sessions at the Citadel of Machu Picchu, 12:00pm to
5:30pm. (2040mt/7907ft). Following in the ancient and remote footsteps of the Lost City
of the Incas, listen carefully the2.5 hours of guided tour and cultural exchange of the
history of Machu Picchu. You will then be gifted with free time to explore and take photos.
After your time at Machu Picchu, you will take the shuttle bus in time to catch the early
evening 6:10pm Vistadome Train or 6:20pm Expedition Train to the Ollantaytambo
train station. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, you will take private transportation back to
your hotel in Cusco arriving at about 10:00pm.
 Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, on the Train

Novotel Hotels 4*
EXTRA HIKES
 Hiking up to the SUN Gate: It takes an hour hike from where you may enjoy the
amazing angle view of Machu Picchu (no fee).
 Inca Bridge: It is a 25-minute walk from the citadel, great views (no fee).

After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your remaining time in Cusco city; then in
the afternoon we will drop off at the airport to take your plane back to Lima.
SACRED VALLEY TO
MACHU PICCHU
ADVENTURE 3 DAYS
Explore all of Sacred Valley with all of its treasures to discovery and archeological sites,
and the Citadel of Machu Picchu, the ultimate prize at the end of your journey!
Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills about (15kms/9.3miles) north of
head high. The valley has long been the home of attractive colonial towns, isolated
weaving villages, handicraft markets, Pisac and lofty 10th and 11th century Inca Citadels
of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and fascinating archeological site of Moray and Maras/the Salt
Mines.
Explore amazing ruins and the fabled Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The Inca
City of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is the articulating center of its
Civilization.
 ITINERARY

 Hotel in Aguas Calientes 1N and Cusco 1N, 3 * or 4* your choice
 Expedition Train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
 Vistadome Train or Expedition train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy except in rainy season.

 Optional entrance fee to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
PRICES:
US$457 per person with Expedition Train (without hotels)
US$507 per person with Vistadome Train (without hotels)
included
included
included
included

***All entrance fees are included and we operate our tours in small groups averaging 5 persons
with a maximum of 8!
***These prices include the Vistadome Train or Expedition Train from Aguas Calientes to
Ollantaytambo which allows you to enjoy the gorgeous landscape of the Sacred Valley!

DISCOUNTS
EXTRAS
 Huayna Picchu Mountain– US$35

SAM (initials of Saul Alvarez Montalvo) Travel Peru is a family owned travel agency and direct
local tour operator based in Cusco with personal experience over many years of trekking. SAM
Travel Peru is a 1oo% Cusquenian Company without any shareholders.
My dream as the owner was to create small personalized tours & treks strictly and only operated
by local professional staff catering in PERSONALIZED and HIGH QUALITY SERVICE.
We take pride in having a reputation as being a RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE tour operator. My
staff are my extended family. I ensure they are supported financially by paying them a good wage. I
am proud of my team without them I couldn’t give the best service and lifetime experiences to our
clients.
SMALL GROUPS
In an effort to provide a more personalised service to our passengers, we in SAM Travel Peru have a
policy that our groups will not exceed 8 people. This fact alone sets us apart from other companies
that operate departures with bigger groups.
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES

development and learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognised theories about the
Inca Andean culture. Fun loving, great sportsmen and well educated some having a degree in
Archaeology, Botany, History or Anthropology. Others are great entertainers and the best “Salsa
Dancers” on this side of Machu Picchu.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
SAM Travel Peru is proud to be able to support these beautiful people, not only in hiring them for
work but to bring things back to grassroots, to share in their home and families. This makes us
happy to have a holistic approach with our highland employees and their families!

IMPORTANT INFO IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR TOUR
Please read carefully the following information; it will help you answer all of your questions
about our services and tours
WELCOME TO CUSCO
You will be welcomed at Cusco airport and taken to your hotel, please ensure that you inform us of
your full flight details at least 14 days prior to your trek. Look out for our representative holding an
orange board SAM Travel Peru at the arrival terminal. It can be done on any date that is best suited
to you!
THE BRIEFING
At anytime you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please visit us in our
office which is located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor), we are next to SUBWAY
restaurant.

Of course! During the Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at your
hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your hike.

FIRST, to book your Machu Picchu tour package, you need you to fill out our booking form by
Please be ready with the following information (FROM EACH PARTICIPANT in your group). We
cannot purchase an an entrance to Machu Picchu or the train without the following information:

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a your entrance to

Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by clicking on
the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment method of your
choice, either VISA or PAYPAL.

It would be greatly appreciated if you pay in cash at our office (US dollars or Peruvian soles) here
in Cusco. We have many cash machines in the historical center to withdraw money. You can also
pay by VISA or PAYPAL online but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged
by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance through PAYPAL, you need to log into your PAYPAL
account using our email address of samtravelperu@gmail.com.

tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards). For example if you
book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do your trek, you do not qualify for
a student discount.
student discount.

MAY I CHANGE THE DEPARTURE DATE AFTER THE TICKETS

HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?
Unfortunately the answer is “No”. Once the tickets have been bought the government does not
allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after the tickets has been bought.
*** If you cancel your Machu Picchu Tour Package, the deposit is not refundable at all!

Yes for sure!You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that it is the same
passport number you sent to us to book your entrance to Machu Picchu, train ticket, other
entrances and reservations. The rangers will check when you enter Machu Picchu. The train
company will also check your passport before allowing you to board the train.
In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send us your old
passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you get your new passport
number or updated your name for a fee of $25 per person. We must have a copy of your old and
new passport to make the change. Before you change your passport keep a copy of your old one.
If you do not wish to pay this fee you will need to bring both passports to Peru with you. You can
enter Peru with your new passport but you will need to show both passports, old and new to be to
enter into Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not have both you will not be allowed to enter
into Machu Picchu or get on the train. They are very strict about this here!!

First I would say that the weather is very unpredictable and it’s difficult to foresee. We recommend
you to bring a warm jacket for early morning and rain poncho in case of a rain shower.
ARE WE PICK UP & DROPPED OFF AT OUR HOTEL AFTER

THE TOUR?
Absolutely! All our packages and includes the pickup and drop off at the hotel, It means we start
and finish the tour at your hotel!
ALTITUDE SICKNESS
In general if you have regular exercise and spend a couple of days in Cusco, or in the Sacred Valley
for acclimatisation to the altitude, you may be fine.
The recommended medicine for altitude sickness is WATER, COCA TEA and OXYGEN IF NEEDED; our
guides are trained to treat you for Altitude Sickness. See our detailed information about Altitude
Sickness under FAQS.
TIPPING
If you’re happy with the services provided, a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it
may not be customary to you, it’s of great significance for the people who will take care of you
across many SAM Travel Peru destinations. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you feel,
depending on your perception of the quality and the length of your tour. Remember, a tip is not
compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

phone number?

expensive
Group Private
preference.
MM/DD/YY)


treks)
Mountain None
per person
your booking.
Conditions.
Send

Machu Picchu)
 Camera
 Water to drink
 Sunscreen,
 Hat for the sun
DAY 1: CUSCO – PISAC – MORAY – SALT MINE –

OLLANTAYTAMBO
We will pick you up at your hotel at 7am, with our private van and head towards
Animal Sanctuary to see the native animals like the Condor, Llama, Alpaca and Puma.
After this, we drive for 10 minutes up to the mirador of Taray to have a classic view of
the Urubamba valley with crops dressing the mountains like a carpet. Onward, we drive to
the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can see the biggest Inca cemetery with
more than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the incredible farming terraces carved into
the mountain, explore the Inca tunnel and the religious area of this important citadel.
Here we will spend more than 2 hours, exploring the Inca city.
Then we head back to the colourful market of Pisac, spend some time visiting it and
then drive to Urumbamba for lunch and then on to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines and then to
the archeological site of Moray. After a time to visit the Salt Mines and Moray, we
finish our tour in Ollantaytambo. We explore the archeological site for 1.5 hours and
admire the water fountains, the Sun Temple, the Incahuatana and the impressive
storehouses. Then at 7pm, we will take the Expedition train to Aguas Calientes where
we will spend the night in a hotel.


Bursting out with excitement on your final surreal day, we take the 5.30am bus to
Machu Picchu archeological site, the morning session 6am to 12pm, to enjoy the
morning sunrise. With our 2.5-hour private tour, we make sure to explore every nook and
cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World, the majestic Machu Picchu Citadel. What an
unforgettable experience. Your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic ruins
and its diverse main streets. Then on your own, you can wander around the town squares
of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom, as well as climb the intricately carved
stairways made of stone. Or you can stay still and find the peace within as you sit in the
pure delight of the moment.
If you wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own you can:
 Climb Huayna Picchu – appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu Picchu
(additional fee).
 Climb Machu Picchu Mt. – appreciate the beauty and magnificence of Machu
Picchu (additional fee).
 You will be given some time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku. ( No
additional fee)
museum or to the hot springs. (entrance fee)
***Note you get 2 hours extra at the Citadel of Machu Picchu to climb Huayna Picchu or
Machu Picchu Mt.
You will descend to Aguas Calientes, eat a leisurely lunch and at 4:43pm board the
Vistadome Train to the Poroy Station (Cusco) or Expedition at 3:20pm to Poroy Station.
You will take private transportation back to your hotel in Cusco arriving at about 7:30pm or
8:45pm. (In rainy season, January through April, the train only runs to the Ollantaytambo
station)
 Accommodation: Maytaq Wasin or Best Western Hotel 3*

Novotel Hotels 4*

After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your remaining time in Cusco city; then in
the afternoon we will drop off at the airport to take your plane back to Lima.
 Meal: Breakfast
CUSCO
CULTURAL &
MACHU PICCHU
TOUR 4 DAYS

America and a cultural legacy of Humanity. The streets of the city are over flowing
with our country’s history. One can observe the different stages of the evolution from
ancient times until the Conquest and its consequences. It also has several old
Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills about (15kms/9.3miles) north
of Cusco as the condor flies, via a narrow road and hairpin turns, the Sacred Valley
holds its head high. The valley has long been the home of attractive colonial towns,
isolated weaving villages, handicraft markets, Pisac and lofty 10th and 11th
century Inca Citadels of Pisac, Ollantaytambo and fascinating archeological site
of Moray and Maras/the Salt Mines.
Begin your connection to the natural world and cultural show at the great citadel
of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft), catch yourself as you travel back in time to this
magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name of Machu-Picchu, “The Old
Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring the majestic Machu Picchu, the Incan
ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving culture of the people who once resided
there.
 ITINERARY
CUSCO INCLUSIONS
CULTURAL &
MACHU PICCHU
TOUR 4 DAYS

there.
 ITINERARY
 INCLUSIONS
 PRICE
 WHY SAM
 IMPORTANT INFO
 BOOK NOW
 PACKING CHECKLIST
WHAT IS INCLUDED
 Expedition Train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
 Vistadome Train Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco) or Ollantaytambo (if
the rainy season)
 Hotel accommodation in Aguas Calientes 1N & Cusco 2N 3***

 Entrance fee to the hot springs of Aguas Calientes (10 soles)
 Entrance of Huayna Picchu – US $35
 Tips for guide of SAM Travel
CUSCO PRICE
CULTURAL &
MACHU PICCHU
TOUR 4 DAYS

there.
 ITINERARY
 INCLUSIONS
 PRICE
 WHY SAM
 IMPORTANT INFO
 BOOK NOW
This fantastic package can be done on any date that is best for you as long as we
have a minimum of 2 participant.
PRICES:
US$567 per person with Vistadome without hotels
US$717 per person with Vistadome train & 3* hotels
US$867 per person with Vistadome train & 4* hotels

***All entrance fees are included and we operate our tours in small groups
averaging 5 persons with a maximum of 8!

DISCOUNTS
 Under 18 years old: US$30. Please send us a copy of the passport at
the time of booking.
 Under 12 years old: US$40. Please send us a copy of the passport at
the time of booking
EXTRAS
 Huayna Picchu Climb: US$35. This will need to be booked in advance,
when you book.
 Machu Picchu Mountain: US$30. This will need to be booked in
advance, when you book.
 Single supplement US$50 per night 3*(for solo travellers with single
room)
 Single supplement US$100 per night 4*(for solo travellers with single
room)
 Upgrade of Hotel to 4 or 5 star.

clients.
SMALL GROUPS
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES FOR CUSCO MACHU

PICCHU TOUR
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS

about our services and Cusco Machu Picchu tour
WELCOME TO CUSCO
to you!
THE BRIEFING
restaurant.

Of course! During the Cusco Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office or at

FIRST, to book your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality



a student discount.
student discount.


HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?
*** If you cancel your Cusco Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!
DO I NEED MY ORIGINAL PASSPORT FOR THE CUSCO

MACHU PICCHU TOUR


phone number?

expensive
Group Private
preference.
MM/DD/YY)


treks)
Mountain None
per person
your booking.
Conditions.
Send


WHAT TO BRING FOR THE CUSCO

PACKING CHECKLIST
MACHU PICCHU TOUR.
Machu Picchu)
 Camera
 Water to drink
 Sunscreen,
 Hat for the sun


DAY 1: CUSCO CITY TOUR – SACSAYWAMAN –

NEARBY RUINS
Upon your arrival to Cusco, you will be welcomed by our representative and
transferred to your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing having the rest of the
morning at your leisure to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
In the afternoon at 1pm, we will pick you up at your hotel and we will start our visit
of the Imperial Cusco City, a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish
cultures. Then we continue our journey visiting the Santo Domingo Convent built
over the Koricancha, as well as the ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of
the Sun God. You will have time to enjoy these beautiful sights; after we proceed to
visit the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman with its military Inca architecture,
which dominates the city.
located in the north east of the city. We take you back to your hotel in the early
evening.
 Accommodation: Maytaq Wasin, Best Western hotels 3*

 Accommodation: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private
Collection or Novotel Hotels 4*

OLLANTAYTAMBO
the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We stop
at Ccochawasi Animal Sanctuary to see the native animals like the Condor, Llama,
Alpaca and Puma. After this, we drive for 10 minutes up to the mirador of Taray to
have a classic view of the Urubamba valley with crops dressing the mountains like a
carpet. Onward, we drive to the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can see
the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the
the religious area of this important citadel. Here we will spend more than 2 hours,
exploring the Inca city.
then drive to Urumbamba for lunch and then on to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines and then
to the archeological site of Moray. After a time to visit the Salt Mines and Moray,
we finish our tour in Ollantaytambo. We explore the archeological site for 1.5 hours
and admire the water fountains, the Sun Temple, the Incahuatana and the impressive
storehouses. Then at 7pm, we will take the Expedition train to Aguas

DAY 3: AGUAS CALIENTES – MACHU PICCHU –

CUSCO
Bursting out with excitement on your final surreal day, we take the 5.30am bus to
Machu Picchu archeological site, the 1st session 6am to 12pm, to enjoy the morning
sunrise. With our 2-hour private tour, we make sure to explore every nook and cranny
of this New 7 Wonder of the World, the majestic Machu Picchu Citadel. What an
unforgettable experience. Your guide will expertly direct you through the energetic
ruins and its diverse main streets. Then on your own, you can wander around the town
squares of the world’s spiritual center of esoteric wisdom, as well as climb the
intricately carved stairways made of stone. Or you can stay still and find the peace
within as you sit in the pure delight of the moment.
If you wish to indulge in a few of the following activities on your own you can:
 Climb Huayna Picchu – appreciate the beauty and magnificence of

Machu Picchu (additional fee).
 Climb Machu Picchu Mt. – appreciate the beauty and magnificence of
Machu Picchu (additional fee).
 You will be given some time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku.
( No additional fee)
 Other optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new
local museum or to the hot springs. (entrance fee)
***If you choose to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mt. you get 2 hours extra
at Machu Picchu.
You will descend to Aguas Calientes, eat a leisurely lunch and at 4:43pm board the
Vistadome Train to Poroy (Cusco). You will take private transportation back to your
hotel in Cusco arriving around 8:45. (In rainy season, January through April, the train
only runs to the Ollantaytambo station)

 Accommodation: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private
Collection or Novotel Hotels 4*
Day 4: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Our incredible journey ends here. Airport drop-off is included and it can be done at
any time.
COMPLETE
CLASSIC CUSCO TO
MACHU PICCHU 5
DAYS
History mixed with magic and fun in the city of Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire
of Tawantinsuyu, it is considered the archaeological capital of America and a Cultural
Heritage of Humanity. The history of our country can be summed up on the streets of this
city. One only has to see it to appreciate the mixture of culture, people, customs and the
architecture that are merely an example of the passage of the different periods, from pre
Inca to the present day, thus bringing together the history of Peru in one single place.
In the Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour, enjoy the best highlights of the Sacred Valley,
such as the archeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, animal sanctuary, and
the archeological site of Moray and the Salt Mines. In this valley between Pisac and
Ollantaytambo are a succession of picturesque villages, agricultural terraces, several
archeological sites, and drive through the mountains of the “Sacred Valley of the
Incas” which held great significance in Inca Culture.
At the citadel of Machu Picchu (2,400m/7907ft), catch yourself as you travel back in time
to this magical place, sacred and mysterious, with the name of Machu-Picchu, “The
Old Sacred Mountain.” Take your time exploring the majestic Machu Picchu, the Incan
there.
 ITINERARY

 Transfer from airport to hotel and back to airport.
 All private transports
 Four days private tour, with private tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu
 Admission tickets to all the Inca archeological sites
 Professional guide for four days that speaks fluent English
 Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and Aguas Calientes to Poroy
(Cusco) or Ollantaytambo if it is the rainy season
 4 nights in 3* or 4* hotels, Cusco 2N, Ollantaytambo 1N & Aguas Calientes 1N
 Delicious meals (3 Breakfasts)
 Round trip bus ticket Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu
 Personal assistance

 Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
 Huayna Picchu Mountain- US$35
PRICES:
US$617 per person with Vistadome Train without hotels
US$817 per person with Vistadome Train with 3* hotels
***This price includes a round trip Vistadome Train is which allows you to enjoy the gorgeous
landscape of the Sacred Valley!

DISCOUNTS
 Under 18 years old: US$30. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking.
 Under 12 year old: US$40. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time of booking
EXTRAS

clients.
SMALL GROUPS
In an effort to provide a more personalised service to our passengers, we, in SAM Travel Peru have
a policy to keep our groups small. With private tours we do 2 to 8 persons. By keeping our groups
small, this sets us apart from other companies that operate departures with much larger groups.
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development, learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognised theories about the Inca
Andean culture. Fun loving, great sportsmen and well educated crew as well as having a degree in
Archaeology, Botany, History or Anthropology. Some of them are great entertainers and the best
“Salsa Dancers” on this side of Machu Picchu.
OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS
Have a look our recent social work: “We, (the students from Patachancha Community) got to go
to Machu Picchu for the first time”
SAM Travel Peru is so proud to be able to support these beautiful people, not only employing them
work but also to keep things at grassroots, to share in their homes and with their families. This
makes us happy to have this holistic approach with our highland employees and their families!


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you to bring a warm jacket for early morning and rain poncho in case of a rain shower. Dressing in
layers is helpful.
ARE WE DROPPED AT OUR HOTEL AFTER THE TOUR

Absolutely! Included in our packages is dropping you off at your hotel on the return from your trek
or tour. If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba, we
will drop you there too!
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DAY 1: CUSCO CITY TOUR – SACSAYWAMAN – NEARBY

RUINS
Upon your arrival to Cusco, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred
to your hotel. There you will receive a short briefing having the rest of the morning at your
leisure to rest and acclimatize to the altitude.
In the afternoon at 1pm, we will pick you up at your hotel and we will start our visit of
the Imperial Cusco City, a living example of the mix of Andean and Spanish cultures.
Then we continue our journey visiting the Santo Domingo Convent built over
the Koricancha, as well as the ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun
God. You will have time to enjoy these beautiful sights; after we proceed to visit the
archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman with its military Inca architecture, which dominates
the city.
located in the north east of the city. We take you back to your hotel in the early evening.

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OLLANTAYTAMBO
We pick you up at your hotel and drive in our private transport towards the Sacred
Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We will stop on the way to have
a classic view of the Urubamba valley, with crops dressing the mountains like carpet.
Then arrive at the colourful market of Pisac, where we will have free time to interact with
the local artisans or to purchase their hand-made souvenirs. Afterwards we will go to
the archaeological site of Pisac where we will enjoy the great and unique ancient tombs,
terraces, watchtowers and the religious area.
Having lunch in Urubamba and continuing our journey to the archaeological site
of Moray also known as “The Greenhouses of the Incas”, which is unique and
fascinating. Different levels of terraces are carved into a huge bowl, part of which was
further excavated by the Incas. The terraces havevaried microclimates depending on how
deep into the bowl they are, and so they were thought to have been used by the Incas to
discover theoptimal growing conditions for their crops. We proceed on our journey to
the colonial town of Maras, where we start a little hike downhill to the pre-Inca salt mine.
Thousands of saltpans have been used for salt extraction since before Inca times. A hot
spring at the top of the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden water, which
is diverted into saltpans and evaporated to produce a salt that is used for cattle licks.
Finally, we drive to Ollantaytambo, where we spend the night.
 Accommodation: Tunupa Lodge, Iskay or Alberque Hotels (Hotels not rated in

Ollantaytambo)
 Accommodation: Pakaritampu Hotel (Hotels not rated in Ollantaytambo, best
hotel there)
DAY 3: OLLANTAYTAMBO – AGUAS CALIENTES

After a delicious breakfast, we will have a guided tour of the archaeological site of
Ollantaytambo, and have time to explore attractive village of Ollantaytambo of Inca
origin with remarkable channels and Stone Streets. In its high side, one rises to
an impressive ceremonial center of cult to the water and fortress that guarded the
access to the inferior part of the valley. On the other mountainside, we can admire
impressive ancient storehouses. After time to explore and enjoy this great sight, we take
our train to Aguas Calientes in the afternoon with Vistadome train 3:37pm, with
its great views of the Sacred Valley. We spend the night in our hotel in Aguas Calientes.


After a very early breakfast, we leave our hostel to take the 5:30am bus for the journey up
to Machu Picchu ruins for the 1st session 6am to 12pm, in time for sunrise. We will
visit one of the most important energetic centers of the world: Machu
Picchu. The 2.5 hour guided tour will take us into the history around this mysterious and
charming place. Afterwards we have plenty of time for further exploring, taking photos
and the option to climb Wayna Picchu Mountain or go up to the Sun Gate. Then we head
back to Aguas Calientes, and lunch on your own.
***If you climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain. you get 2 hours extra at
Machu Picchu.
Later in the afternoon, we return by Vistadome Train at 4:43pm to Poroy (Cusco)
and then you will be transferred by van to Cusco, arriving in the evening at about 8:45pm.
(In rainy season, January through April, the train only runs to the Ollantaytambo station)

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CUSCO, SACRED
VALLEY & MACHU
PICCHU PACKAGE 6
DAYS

Visit in small private groups the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, seductive, striking and
natural. Cusco’s history lives in its streets, squares, valleys and towns. Stunning
destinations and examples of fine engineering by Inca stonemasons.
Tucked under the tawny skirts of formidable foothills about 15kms north of Cusco as
the condor flies, via a narrow road and hairpin turns, the Sacred Valley holds its head
high. Sacred Valley, has long been the home of attractive colonial towns, isolated weaving
villages with the star markets, and the lofty 10th and 11th century Inca citadels of Pisac,
Ollyantaytambo and Urubumba.
Visiting the Salt Mines and the Moray terraces were made by building containment walls
filled with fertile earth. They were watered through a complex irrigation system. At the base
of the terraces, there is a rain water storage system. The entire system allowed for the
cultivation of over 250 types of vegetables.
Explore amazing ruins and the fabled Lost City of the Incas, Machu Picchu. The Inca
City of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is the articulating center of its
Civilization. The working of the mountain where Machu Picchu sits at the foot of
the Huaya Picchu, is the exceptional result of integration with its environment, and the
result of a gigantic human effort that appears to be just an extension of nature.
 ITINERARY
INCLUSIONS INCLUDED
 All transfers
 Pick up at hotel for tours
 Private transportation to visit all Inca Archeological sites for tours
 Round trip train tickets to Machu Picchu with Vistadome Train
 Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
 5 night’s accommodation at 3 star hotels or 4 star hotels.
 5 meals (5 breakfasts)
 Private guided tours of Cusco, Sacred Valley, & Moray & Salt Mines
 All entrances to archeological sites & others
 Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu.
 Tax
 Water for tours
NOT INCLUDED
 International airfares
 Domestic flights Lima-Cusco-Lima
 Single supplement US$50 per night (for solo travellers)
 Meals where not otherwise stated
 Optional: Thermal baths in Aguas Calientes –10 soles per person.
 Optional: Climb Huayna Picchu Mountain – US$35.
 Optional: Climb Machu Picchu Mountain – US$30.
PRICE Our 6 day tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu may be booked on any date that
is best suited to you, as long as we have a minimum of 2 persons”
PRICES
US$647 per person with Vistadome Train without hotels
***This price includes a round trip Vistadome Train when possible which allows you to enjoy the
gorgeous landscape of the Sacred Valley!

DISCOUNTS
EXTRAS

clients.
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OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES

OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS

WELCOME TO CUSCO
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B. Machu Picchu Mountain (with an Inca Trail hike it is $70 per person/$30 per person
with other Machu Picchu tours and alternative treks)?
None
Our tours include Tourist Class Train (Expedition Service) - Would you like to upgrade
to the Vistadome Train. (US$57 extra per person)?
Our Standard Treks/Tours include 2 star hotels; Choose one of the following options
below if you desire a different option:
Booking Classic 4 Days Inca Trail - No hotel needed Upgrade to La Cabaña Hotel
3*** (US$45) per person Upgrade to Andina Luxury 3*** (US$45) per person
Upgrade to Casa Andina 3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to Tierra Viva Machu
Picchu 3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to EL MAPI HOTEL 4**** (US$110) per
person Upgrade to SUMAQ Hotel 4**** - $277 per person
mattress - US$20 per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses) Walking Poles –
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Day 1: ARRIVE TO CUSCO

Upon your arrival to Cusco you will be greeted by our representative and transferred
to your hotel where you will receive a short briefing then have the rest of the morning for
resting and acclimatizing. The afternoon will be time to explore Cusco, enjoying the
sights of the capital of the Incas, the indigenous and colonial heritages at your leisure, and
at night exploring Cusco’s nightlife or sampling some of its many typical restaurants.

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 Recommendations: We highly recommend to walk around the main plaza and visit
the San Pedro Market.
Day 2: FULL DAY SACRED VALLEY TOUR

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00am. This is a full day
excursion to the Sacred Valley, visiting the colourful Indian market in Pisac where you
will be able to appreciate a mixture of colour and tradition. You will have plenty of
opportunities to test your bartering skills, interact with the local craftsmen and purchase
their hand-made souvenirs. Pisac is located at the entrance of the Sacred Valley. The
Valley is 31 kms or 19 miles from Cusco and at an altitude of 2,970metres or 9,700 ft.
Followed by Pisac is Urubamba where we have a delicious lunch. We continue on
to Ollantaytambo, the oldest continuously occupied town on the American continent.
The narrow streets of Ollantaytambo along with their canals have not changed much from
the time of the Inca Empire. They evoke their ancestral inheritance and give you a feeling
of what times would have been like back then. The last visit is to the Chinchero market
place. Chinchero is believed to be the mythical birthplace of the rainbow. Its major claim to
tourism is its colourful Sunday market, which is much less tourist-orientated than the
market at Pisac.
We return you to the Plaza de Armas in Cusco at approximately 6:30pm.

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 Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: MORAY & SALT MINES – AGUAS CALIENTES

(MACHU PICCHU TOWN)
We pick you up in our private van from your hotel in Cusco and drive you to the
stunning Inca site of Moray also known as “The Greenhouses of the Incas.” Different
levels of terraces are carved into a huge circular bowl, a part of which was further
excavated by the Incas. The terraces have varied microclimates depending on how deep
the terrace runs into the bowl. They were thought to have been used by the Incas to
discover the optimal growing conditions for their crops.
After time to enjoy and explore this beautiful Inca sight, we continue driving towards
the colonial town of Maras and to the Pre-Inca Salt Mine(Salineras). Thousands of salt
pans have been used for salt extraction since before Inca times. A hot spring at the top of
the valley discharges a small stream of heavily salt laden water, which is diverted into salt
pans and evaporated to produce a salt that is used now for human and animal
consumption.
Then we will take the afternoon Vistadome train to Aguas Calientes from
Ollantaytambo at 3:37pm, where we spend the night in a hotel. Upon arrival in Aguas
Calientes a representative of the hotel will meet and transfer you to your hotel.

 Meal: Breakfast
Recommendations Aguas Calientes:

 Visit the Machu Picchu ‘Manuel Chávez Ballón’ museum and orchid
exhibition.
 Thermal baths –10 soles per person.
Day 4: MACHU PICCHU IN ALL ITS GLORY – BIG DAY OUT!

You will have breakfast and then your guide will pick you up from your hotel
sufficient early to catch the 5:30am shuttle bus. You will take the bus up to the
majestic Machu Picchu for the 1st session, 6am to 12pm, to catch the sunrise. You will
have a 2.5 hour walking tour with your guide exploring all the attractions at Machu Picchu
and learning about its history and secrets. After the tour you will have time to explore the
mysterious city by yourself. At 12pm you will take the shuttle bus back to Aguas Calientes,
with time for lunch. You’ll take the 4:43pm Vistadome train from Aguas Calientes to the
Poroy Station, and you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel arriving
around 8:45pm.
Note: If you choose to climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain you get 2 hour
extra at Machu Picchu.

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 Meal: Breakfast
Day 5: LEISURE TIME/CITY TOUR

After breakfast, enjoy the beauty of Cusco or just relax.
HALF DAY CITY TOUR

We will pick you up at 1:00pm from your hotel to start the tour and visit the following
places:
 The Koricancha: Temple of the sun.

 Sacsayhuaman: Majestic place with impressive works in stone, some up to 120
tons.
 Q’enqo: (Labyrinth) a religious center dedicated to the adoration of the Earth.
 Puca Pucara: (reddish place) that was used as a military control center.
 Tambomachay: (Temple of the Water) a center of adoration and worship of water.
In the afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel proceeding to visit the Imperial
City. It is a living example of the mix of andean and spanish culture. We start the tour
at the Convent of Santo Domingo built over the Koricancha, which was the
Ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. You are given plenty
of time to enjoy these beautiful sights. From there we visit the archaeological site of
Sacsayhuaman,with its impressive Inca architecture which dominates the city. Finally, we
explore the archaeological sites of Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, which are
located in the north east section of the city. You’ll return to your hotel in Cusco in the
early evening.

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 Meal: Breakfast

 Meal: Breakfast
LUXURY CUSCO,
SACRED VALLEY,
MACHU PICCHU
& HIRAM
BINGHAM TRAIN
This is the best itinerary and all inclusive package to enjoy Cusco, Sacred Valley &
Machu Picchu at its finest and travel on the exclusive andluxurious Belmond
Hiram Bingham train
Cusco was the capital of the Inca empire called Tawantinsuyo. Cusco, the “navel
of the world” is considered the archeological capital of South America and
a cultural legacy of Humanity. With no doubt, Cusco is the most important tourist
destination in Peru because of Machu Picchu. The streets of the city are over flowing
The Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour, is a specially designed itinerary which no one
else offers. We have created it, so you get to enjoy the best highlights of the Sacred
Valley, such as the archeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, animal sanctuary,
and the archeological site of Morayand the Salt Mines, rather than just focusing on
the various shopping centers. All of this is provided in a small private tour with a guide
that is passionate about Inca history.
Travel through Sacred Valley on the exclusive and luxurious Belmond Hiram
Bingham train and enjoy the elegant dining car, the bar car and observatory, where
you can take in the scenery in the open air while sipping on a traditional Peruvian
cocktail and listening to live local music. Once aboard, the maître will invite you to a
brunch and gourmet lunch. The return trip includes a fine dining experience at
dinner. In both cases, you can accompany your meals with beverages (non-premium)
and an excellent wine selection.
As you travel on the train you’ll enjoy unmatched and mesmerizing panoramic
views, as you pass by the ancient towns of the Incas. You travel through the alpine
meadows nestled amongst the green, brown and white peaks, the intricately
formed valleys, layers of hand made Inca farming terraces, ridgid snowcapped
mountains and sub-tropical jungle near the Amazon up to Aguas Calientes.
Begin your connection to the natural world and cultural show at the citadel of Machu
Picchu (2,400m/7907ft), catch yourself as you travel back in time to this magical
Mountain.” Enjoy your private tour and take your time exploring the
magestic Machu Picchu, the Incan ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving
culture of the people who once resided there.
 ITINERARY
INCLUSIONS What is included?

 Professional English Speaking Guides
 Pickup and dropoff at the airport
 All transfers
 City Tour & Sacred Valley
 Entrance tickets to all the archeological sites & other exhibits
 Entrance to Machu Picchu
 Roundtrip bus ticket to Machu Picchu and back from Aguas Calientes
 Roundtrip Belmond Hiram Bingham train tickets
 Ground transport by train, van and bus
 Meals as described in the itinerary
 Hotels all 4****
What is not Included?

 Airfare and other transportation fees between your home and departure city
 All personal expenses, additional hotel services, and meals not mentioned in itinerary
 Optional tours and activities (prices and availability subject to change)
 Upgraded hotels to 5***** upon request
 Huayna Picchu Mountain climb entrance US$35
 Machu Picchu Mountain climb entrance US$30
PRICE Our Luxury tour to Machu Picchu may be booked on any date that is best suited to you,
as long as we have a minimum of 2 persons”
PRICES
US$1597 per person with hotels 4*
US$1797 per person with hotels 4* plus

Our prices are all inclusive and the tour will be operated in

a private service!
*** With 4* hotels a deposit of $525 is required because in Peru all hotels and train have to be
paid for 30 days in advance.
***This price includes a round trip Hiram Bingham Train which allows you to enjoy the gorgeous
landscape of the Sacred Valley and travel in luxury!
DISCOUNTS
EXTRAS
 Wayna Picchu Mountain– US$75
 Single supplement – US$90 per night (for solo travellers with single room)
 Upgrade to 5 star hotels available on request
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WELCOME TO CUSCO
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FIRST, to book your Tour, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on
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a student discount.
student discount.


HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?
*** If you cancel your Tour, the deposit is not refundable at all!


you to bring a warm jacket for early morning and rain poncho in case of a rain shower. It is best to
dress in layers.

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shortly No
A. Would you like to hike Huayna Picchu Mountain (with an Inca Trail hike it is $75 per person/$35
per person with other Machu Picchu tours and alternative treks)
B. Machu Picchu Mountain (with an Inca Trail hike it is $70 per person/$30 per person with other
Machu Picchu tours and alternative treks)?

Our Standard Treks/Tours include 2 star hotels; Choose one of the following options below if you
desire a different option:
Wiracocha Inn or Andean Terra-2** (Included) Book hotel on my own Booking Classic
4 Days Inca Trail - No hotel needed Upgrade to La Cabaña Hotel 3*** (US$45) per person
Upgrade to Andina Luxury 3*** (US$45) per person Upgrade to Casa Andina 3*** (US$75) per
person Upgrade to Tierra Viva Machu Picchu 3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to EL MAPI
HOTEL 4**** (US$110) per person Upgrade to SUMAQ Hotel 4**** - $277 per person
Sleeping Bag - US$20 per person per trek (It will be clean and warm) Air mattress - US$20
per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses) Walking Poles – US$15 per pair per trek
(Professional Poles that can be extended)
Please add any food restrictions you have or special dietary requirements. (We are able to adjust to
special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, wheat free, fish only etc.)
If you have already booked your hotel in Cusco, can you please provide the name and address of
hotel for pick up?
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Machu Picchu)
 Camera
 Water to drink
 Sunscreen,
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What is included?
 Professional English Speaking Guides
 Pickup and dropoff at the airport
 All transfers
 City Tour & Sacred Valley
 Entrance tickets to all the archeological sites & other exhibits
 Entrance to Machu Picchu
 Roundtrip bus ticket to Machu Picchu and back from Aguas Calientes
 Roundtrip Belmond Hiram Bingham train tickets
 Ground transport by train, van and bus
 Meals as described in the itinerary
 Hotels all 4****
What is not Included?
 Airfare and other transportation fees between your home and departure
city
 All personal expenses, additional hotel services, and meals not
mentioned in itinerary
 Optional tours and activities (prices and availability subject to change)
 Upgraded hotels to 5***** upon request
 Huayna Picchu Mountain climb entrance US$35
 Machu Picchu Mountain climb entrance US$30

clients.
SMALL GROUPS
OUR TOP TOUR GUIDES

OUR SOCIAL PROJECTS


WELCOME TO CUSCO
to you!
THE BRIEFING
restaurant.


FIRST, to book your Cusco City, Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Tour, we need you to fill out our

 Gender
 Passport number
 Nationality



a student discount.
student discount.


HAVE BEEN BOUGHT?
*** If you cancel your Cusco, Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu Tour, the deposit is not refundable at
all!


layers is helpful.

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number?
group? (required)

Group Private
send to samtravelperu@gmail.com) I will send a copy later, I do have a passport.
I do not have a passport a the moment. (Please contact SAM travel regarding
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preference.
MM/DD/YY)

******Clients name: Name exactly as written on passport, Passport Number, Date of
Birth, Nationality and Gender

B. Machu Picchu Mountain (with an Inca Trail hike it is $70 per person/$30 per person
with other Machu Picchu tours and alternative treks)?
None
Our tours include Tourist Class Train (Expedition Service) - Would you like to upgrade
to the Vistadome Train. (US$57 extra per person)?
Our Standard Treks/Tours include 2 star hotels; Choose one of the following options
below if you desire a different option:
Booking Classic 4 Days Inca Trail - No hotel needed Upgrade to La Cabaña Hotel
3*** (US$45) per person Upgrade to Andina Luxury 3*** (US$45) per person
Upgrade to Casa Andina 3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to Tierra Viva Machu
Picchu 3*** (US$75) per person Upgrade to EL MAPI HOTEL 4**** (US$110) per
person Upgrade to SUMAQ Hotel 4**** - $277 per person
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LUXURY CUSCO,
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This is the best itinerary and all inclusive package to enjoy Cusco, Sacred Valley &
Machu Picchu at its finest and travel on the exclusive andluxurious Belmond Hiram
Bingham train
Cusco was the capital of the Inca empire called Tawantinsuyo. Cusco, the “navel of
the world” is considered the archeological capital of South America and a cultural
legacy of Humanity. With no doubt, Cusco is the most important tourist destination in
Peru because of Machu Picchu. The streets of the city are over flowing with our country’s
history. One can observe the different stages of the evolution from ancient times until
the Conquest and its consequences. It also has several old majestic
cathedrals and numerous museums to explore.
The Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour, is a specially designed itinerary which no one else
offers. We have created it, so you get to enjoy the best highlights of the Sacred Valley,
such as the archeological sites of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, animal sanctuary, and
the archeological site of Morayand the Salt Mines, rather than just focusing on the
various shopping centers. All of this is provided in a small private tour with a guide that is
Travel through Sacred Valley on the exclusive and luxurious Belmond Hiram
Bingham train and enjoy the elegant dining car, the bar car and observatory, where
you can take in the scenery in the open air while sipping on a traditional Peruvian cocktail
and listening to live local music. Once aboard, the maître will invite you to a brunch and
gourmet lunch. The return trip includes a fine dining experience at dinner. In both
cases, you can accompany your meals with beverages (non-premium) and an excellent
wine selection.
As you travel on the train you’ll enjoy unmatched and mesmerizing panoramic views,
as you pass by the ancient towns of the Incas. You travel through the alpine meadows
nestled amongst the green, brown and white peaks, the intricately formed valleys,
layers of hand made Inca farming terraces, ridgid snowcapped mountains and sub-
tropical jungle near the Amazon up to Aguas Calientes.
Begin your connection to the natural world and cultural show at the citadel of Machu
Picchu (2,400m/7907ft), catch yourself as you travel back in time to this magical
Mountain.” Enjoy your private tour and take your time exploring the magestic Machu
Picchu, the Incan ruins rich in history of its past and the thriving culture of the people
who once resided there.
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DAY 1: CUSCO – EXPLORE THE CITY
We pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel to get settled. In the
afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel at 1pm to begin our visit of the
Imperial City. It is a living example of the mix of andean and spanish culture. We start
the tour at the Convent of Santo Domingo built over the Koricancha, which was the
Ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. You are given plenty
of time to enjoy these beautiful sights. From there we visit the archaeological site of
Sacsayhuaman, with its impressive Inca architecture which dominates the city. Finally,
we explore the archaeological sites of Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, which
are located in the north east section of the city. You’ll return to your hotel in Cusco in the
early evening.

Novotel Hotels 4*
DAY 2: CUSCO – EXPLORE SACRED VALLEY

Animal Sanctuary to see the native animals like the Condor, Llama, Alpaca and Puma.
After this, we drive for 10 minutes up to the mirador of Taray to have a classic view of
the Urubamba valley with crops dressing the mountains like a carpet. Onward, we drive to
the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can see the biggest Inca cemetery with
more than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the incredible farming terraces carved into
the mountain, explore the Inca tunnel and the religious area of this important citadel.
Here we will spend more than 2 hours, exploring the Inca city.
drive to Urumbamba for lunch at the Tunupa Restaurantand on to the Pre-Inca Salt
Mines and then to the archeological site of Moray. After a time to visit the Salt Mines
and Moray, we finish our tour in Ollantaytambo. We explore the archeological site for
1.5 hours and admire the water fountains, the Sun Temple, the Incahuatana and
the impressive store houses. Finally we will return to Cusco, dropping you at your hotel
around 6.30pm.
 Hotels: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collection or Novotel Hotels
4*
 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 3: CUSCO – MACHU PICCHU

From the Poroy station at 9:05am, we will embark in one of the most spectacular rides on
board the exclusive Hiram Bingham deluxe train. The experience on board is purely first
class. The train’s incredible classic style compliments perfectly with the dining room
arrangement, making it easy to taste the delightful dishes carefully prepared for us by
experienced chefs. The landscapes are breathtaking and while we follow the
Urubamba River course getting closer and closer to the canyon. We’ll arrive at Aguas
Calientes at 12:24pm.
Upon arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have the day free to explore Aguas
Calientes, shop or relax in the hot springs.
 Hotel: El Mapi 4*
 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 4: MACHU PICCHU – CUSCO

We leave our hotel after a very early breakfast to take the bus for the journey up
to Machu Picchu ruins at 5:30am for the 1st session at 6am to 12pm. The Lost City of
the Incas will astonish us with its terraces, ceremonial shrines, steps, solar clock or
Intihuatana, all this amid a special atmosphere. Once inside the citadel, we will be
provided with a guided 2.5 hour tour with plenty of free time for further exploring, taking
photos and the option to climb Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, or hike to
the Sun Gate.
Then back to Aguas Calientes as we end out time at Machu Picchu, take a leisurely lunch
in Aguas Calientes. At 5:50pm we will return to Cusco enjoying a Gourmet dinner on
board with a private van connection to Cusco from the Poroy Station, arriving at your
hotel in the evening around 9:45PM
***If you climb Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain you get 2 hours extra at
Machu Picchu.
 Hotels: Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collection or Novotel Hotels
4*
 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 5: DEPARTURE & AIRPORT TRANSFER

Our Luxury Tour to Machu Picchu ends here. Airport drop-off is included and it can
be done at any time.
LUXURY CUSCO,
SACRED VALLEY,
MACHU PICCHU
& LAKE
TITICACA TOUR
6D/5N
This 6 day tour package of Cusco, Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu and Lake
Titicaca via Belmond Andean Explorer Train is the perfect package to discover
the Sacred Valley, the imposing Andes, the magnificent Lake Titicaca and the Lost
Inca City of Machu Picchu. Full of classical Inca architecture and colonial
buildings, Cusco is a wondrous city that tells tales about the rich majestic history of the
city that once served as the capital of the Inca Empire. Marvel at the ancient ruins of
Machu Picchu, considered as one the Wonders of the World and explore the
surrounding Sacred Valley of the Incas. Then visit Lake Titicaca, which at 12,500
feet above sea level is the highest navigable lake in the world.
 ITINERARY
INCLUSIONS INCLUDED
 All transfers
 Pick up at hotel for tours
 Private transportation to visit all Inca Archeological sites for tours
 Expedition train Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes
 Vistadome Train from Aguas Calientes to Poroy (Cusco)
 One way trip Cusco to Puno Belmond Andean Train
 Round trip bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu
 4 night’s accommodation at 3 star hotels or 4 star hotel depending on your choice
 1 night accomodation on the Belmond Andean train with your own private cabin.
 4 breakfasts in your hotel and train (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
 Private guided Tours of Cusco, Sacred Valley, & Moray & Salt Mines
 All entrances to archeological sites & others
 Group guided tour of the Uros Floating Islands & Taquile as a part of your train service.
 Entrance fee to Machu Picchu.
 Tax
 Water for tours
NOT INCLUDED
 International airfares
 Domestic flights Lima-Cusco-Lima
 Single supplement US$50 (for solo travellers)
 Meals where not otherwise stated
 Optional: Thermal baths in Aguas Calientes –10 soles per person.
 Optional: Climb Wayna Picchu Mountain – US$35.
 Optional: Climb Machu Picchu Mountain – US$30.
 Gratuity
PRICE Our 6 day tour of Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca can
only be booked to start on a Saturday because the Belmond Andean Luxury train
only runs on Tuesday and we must have 2 persons minimum for the tour”
PRICES:
US$667 per person without hotels (train is separate
additional price depending on cabin choice)
US$867 per person with 3* hotels (train is separate
US$1067 per person with 4* hotels (train is separate
*** With 4* hotels a deposit of $525 is required because in Peru all hotels and
train have to be paid for 30 days in advance.
TRAIN PRICES:
US$650 per person: 2 Twin Beds Cabins (double
occupany)
US$735 per person: 1 Junior Double Bed Cabins (double
occupany)
US$815 per person: 1 Deluxe Double Bed Cabins (double
occupany)
DISCOUNTS
 Under 18 years old: US$30. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time
of booking.
 Under 12 year old: US$40. Please send us a copy of your passport at the time
of booking
EXTRAS
 Wayna Picchu Mountain– US$35
 Upgrade to 5 star hotels upon request
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In an effort to provide a more personalised service to our passengers, we, in SAM
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persons. By keeping our groups small, this sets us apart from other companies that
operate departures with much larger groups.
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knowledgeable, passionate for the Inca heritage/ history, dedicated to a steady
personal development, learning to ensure that you receive accurate and recognised
educated crew as well as having a degree in Archaeology, Botany, History or
Anthropology. Some of them are great entertainers and the best “Salsa Dancers” on this
side of Machu Picchu.
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we pass through when on our treks. Therefore, as part of our commitment to responsible
tourism, we always do many social projects and hire locally.
Have a look our recent social work: “We, (the students from Patachancha
Community) got to go to Machu Picchu for the first time”
SAM Travel Peru is so proud to be able to support these beautiful people, not only
employing them work but also to keep things at grassroots, to share in their homes and
with their families. This makes us happy to have this holistic approach with our
highland employees and their families!
A beautiful reflection of our attitude in everything we do, is making life richer and
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TOUR
WELCOME TO CUSCO
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THE BRIEFING
At anytime you prefer during the day 9am to 1pm or 3pm to 5pm, please visit us in
our office which is located at Calle Santa Teresa Nº383 ; 303 (second floor), we are
next to SUBWAY restaurant.

Of course! During the Machu Picchu Tour your main luggage can be store at our office
or at your hotel, both are for free. Please don´t pack anything you will need for your
hike.

FIRST, to book your Cusco City to Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca Tour, we need you
to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK NOW on our homepage or click
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 Gender
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 Nationality
SECOND, we require a deposit of US$200.00 per person in order to purchase a your

entrance to Machu Picchu and train ticket. You can make you deposit by clicking on
the VISA or PAYPAL symbols on our booking page or click here on the payment
method of your choice, either VISA or PAYPAL.


DISCOUNT?
1. According to Peruvian Law you must be under 18 years of age at the time of
your trek, tour, or visit to Machu Picchu (students 18 & above need ISIC cards).
For example if you book a trek at the age of 17 but you turn 18 before you do
your trek, you do not qualify for a student discount.
5. All students must provide a copy of their passport at the time of their booking to
get the student discount.

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does not allow any changes, so we can’t change any departure date after the tickets has
*** If you cancel your Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu & Lake Titicaca Tour, the
deposit is not refundable at all!

Yes for sure!You have to bring your original passport and it is very important that
it is the same passport number you sent to us to book your entrance to Machu
Picchu, train ticket, other entrances and reservations. The rangers will check when
you enter Machu Picchu. The train company will also check your passport before
allowing you to board the train.
In case you are renewing your passport or changing your name, go ahead and send
us your old passport information to secure your permit, and we can change it when you
get your new passport number or updated your name for a fee of $25 per person. We
must have a copy of your old and new passport to make the change. Before you
change your passport keep a copy of your old one.
you. You can enter Peru with your new passport but you will need to show both
passports, old and new to be to enter into Machu Picchu or the train. If you do not
have both you will not be allowed to enter into Machu Picchu or get on the
train. They are very strict about this here!!

recommend you to bring a warm jacket for early morning and rain poncho in case of a
rain shower. Dressing in layers is helpful.
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incorporate the universal principles of tourism: protect the environment and benefit the
local communities respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have
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Day 1 Saturday: Arrival to Cusco, City Tour &

Archaeological Ruins
When you fly into Cusco we will be at the airport to pick you up and transport you
to your hotel. The morning is free time to rest in your hotel to avoid altitude sickness.
In the afternoon, we will pick you up from your hotel proceeding to visit the
Imperial City. It is a living example of the mix of andean and spanish culture. We
start the tour at the Convent of Santo Domingo built over the Koricancha, which
was the Ancient Inca Palace and the main worship center of the Sun God. You are
given plenty of time to enjoy these beautiful sights. From there we visit
the archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman,with its impressive Inca architecture which
dominates the city. Finally, we explore the archaeological sites
of Q’enqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay, which are located in the north east
section of the city. You’ll return to your hotel in Cusco in the early evening.
 Hotel: Maytaq Wasing, Best Western or Casa Andina Classic 3***

 Hotel: Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collection &
Novotel 4***
Day 2 Sunday: Full day to the Sacred Valley (Pisac,

Ollantaytambo)
the Sacred Valley of the Incas, taking the direct route to Pisac. We stop
at Ccochawasi Animal Sanctuary to see the native animals like the Condor, Llama,
Alpaca and Puma. After this, we drive for 10 minutes up to the mirador of Taray to
have a classic view of the Urubamba valley with crops dressing the mountains like a
carpet. Onward, we drive to the archaeological site of Pisac, where you can see
the biggest Inca cemetery with more than 2000 tombs. There we can admire the
the religious area of this important citadel. Here we will spend more than 2 hours,
exploring the Inca city.
then drive to Urumbamba for lunch and on to the Pre-Inca Salt Mines and then to
the archeological site of Moray. After a time to visit the Salt Mines and Moray, we
finish our tour in Ollantaytambo. We explore the archeological site for 1.5 hours and
admire the water fountains, the Sun Temple, the Incahuatana and the impressive
store houses. After the tour you’ll take the 7pm Expedition train to Aguas Caliente.
 Hotel: La Cabaña Hotel or Casa Andina Classic 3*

 Hotel: El Mapi 4*
 Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3 Monday: Sunrise in Machu Picchu & Train back to

Cusco
Breakfast at 5am at the hotel we take the first bus to Machu Picchu citadel, and
tour every nook and cranny of this New 7 Wonder of the World and UNESCO
World Cultural Heritage site: an unforgettable experience. Your guide will give you a
2 hour guided tour and expertly direct you throughout the astounding ruins and its main
streets. You can then wander around the town squares as well as climb the intricately
carved stairways made of stone. Machu Picchu is considered as the world’s spiritual
center by esoteric wisdom. Once the guided tour is over, you will have some free time
to explore the site on your own, to relax, or to meditate.
Extra Possible Activities:
 Climb up Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, appreciate the

beauty & magnificence of Machu Picchu.
 You will be given some extra time to walk to the Sun Gate or Inti Punku.
The optional activities in Aguas Calientes include a visit to the new local museum or
the hot springs.
Train to Cusco: You will descend to Aguas Calientes, have lunch, and later on board
the 4:43pm Vistadome train for the return trip to Cusco train station (Poroy) on the
Vistadome train, and then you will transfer you to your hotel arriving around 8pm.
 Hotel: Maytaq Wasing, Best Western or Casa Andina Classic 3***

 Hotels: Hotel Costa del Sol Ramada, Casa Andina Private Collection &
Novotel 4***
 Meals: Breakfast, Light Meal on Train
Day 4 Tuesday: Spend the day and night travelling from

Cusco to Puno by Andean Explorer Train
Breakfast at your hotel; you will be picked up at 10am from your hotel in
Cusco and then transferred to the train station where you will board the most luxurious
train to Puno, the Belmond Andean Train.
“Crossing the Andes on the Cusco – Puno – Cusco route and visiting Lake Titicaca
is an unforgettable experience all on its own. But doing it aboard the Andean
Explorer train will make this a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The Andean
Explorer was created to provide passengers with all the luxuries they could want in a
trip, while offering them a chance to forge a mystical connection with nature”
The Belmond Andean Explorer train features an open-air observatory
car, allowing you to take in the majestic views while enjoying the typical music and
dances of the Peruvian Highlands. During your trip, you will have the chance to take
panoramic pictures of some of the quaint essential Andean landscapes.
During the trip, lunch, & breakfast offers the finest in gourmet food. The quality of
our personalised service is guaranteed. You will sleep in your own private cabin as you
travel to Puno arriving at around 7am.
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to your Puno Hotel.
 Hotel: Cabin overnight on the train

 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch on train
Day 5: Full Day to Lake Titicaca (Uros Floating Islands &

Taquile)
You will have a 6:00 am breakfast on the train and at be transfered to the Puno
Port for your tour at 8:30am. Our first stop will be in the Uros Floating Islands; the
Uros are the natives who live on these man-made islands created from totora grown
on Lake Titicaca. The houses are built on top while the cooking is done outside the
homes to avoid fires. After spending time at the Island of Uros, you will proceed to
the Island of Taquile.Here you will notice that the locals speak Aymara instead of the
predominant Quecha. The Island of Taquile was once a part of the Inca Empire; the
influence can be seen in the buildings these people create. Once you arrive on the
island, you will get a briefing, traditional dances, artisanal craft displays and lunch. In
the afternoon, the boat will take you back to Puno. From Puno port, you transfer you to
your hotel.
 Hotel: Casa Andina Classic Puno 3*

 Hotel: Casa Andina Premium Puno and Sonesta Hotel Puno 4*

After having breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your remaining time in Puno City, then in
the late morning or afternoon we will drop off at the airport to take your plane back to
Lima.
 Meal: Breakfast
LAKE TITICACA
ADVENTURE FROM
CUSCO 3D/2N
PUNO is the capital of the region located approximately 7 hours from the city of
Cusco. It is one of the highest cities in Peru, and it overflows with culture and history.
Acclimatization is important before taking this venture! The most impressive attraction
is Lake Titicaca, the floating islands, Sillustani, its chulpas, among many other highlights.
Lake Titicaca has long been considered a sacred place among natives and indigenous
people. Lake Titicaca is a dazzling sight; its deep azure watersseemingly extend forever
across the altiplano, under the profound and wide sky at an elevation of 3800mt/11400ft. It
is the world’s highest navigable lake which has been inhabited for thousands of years.
Some islands like the Uros are made of a plant which grows on the banks that is called
Totora.
As improbable as it sounds, the Urus people of lake Titicaca lived on floating islands
made by hand from totora (reed) that grows in abundance in the shallow waters of the
lake. This unusual practice started at the time of the pre-Incas and the Incas themselves.
They used reed handmade boatsto slip away from their attackers. Today there are
about 45 floating islands where the main economic activity is the tourism. They are
located about30 minutes away from the city of Puno.
***The Puno Lake Titicaca Tour and price is only for our clients who have booked
any 2, 3, 4, 5 days or more tour or trek with SAM Travel.
 ITINERARY

 Pick up at your hotel in Cusco and transfer to the bus station.
 Tourist bus to Puno with English speaking tour guide.
 Visit to the ruins along the way.
 1 night in hotel & 1 night home stay with family
 Nice boat drive with English speaking tour guide.
 Meals as indicated on the itinerary
 Touristic motor boat with guide

 Breakfast & Dinner on 1st day.
 Breakfast on the 3rd day only
 Tips for your guide and boat driver.
NOTE – Our tour ends in PUNO

 You can continue your tour to Bolivia through Copacabana and the SUN ISLAND (isla del
sol);
 You can go to the salt mine in Bolivia or the the jungle,
 You can continue from Puno to Arequipa
 You can just go to Juliaca and fly back to Lima
 If you want to experience the train ride to Cusco, it takes 12 hours with amazing views.
PRICE Please Note:

***The Puno Lake Titicaca Tour and price is only for our clients who have booked any 2, 3, 4, 5
days or more tour or trek with SAM Travel.
***Our standard lake Titicaca tour from Cusco 3D/2N includes an overnight at the Amantani
Island in a home stay and is available on any day with a minimum of 2 persons.
US$247 per person

***The transfer from Puno to the airport of Juliaca is US$25 extra per person for a private
service.
***SAM Travel Peru has the best options and prices for the Lake Tititcaca tour in Puno

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PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE WITH YOU

• Good day pack.
• Hat, gloves, scarf, thermals.
• Sun cream, sun glasses, hat.
• Good camera.
• Warm clothes as this place is very cold.
• Good boots and sandals,
• Flash light very important.
• No sleeping bag needed.
• Rain poncho if it is rainy season.
• Take some gifts for local family such as sugar, rice, oil or school supplies , please dont take
candies.
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DAY 1: CUSCO – ANDAHUAYLILLAS – RACCHI – LA RAYA –

PUNO
We pick you up at your hotel at 6.30am to take you to the bus station ( Inca Express or
First Class ). Both companies provide royal class service with an english speaking tour
guide and a waiter who is ready to assist you with hot and cold drinks on board. During
the trip you will stop to visit some Inca
ruins, museums and churches, the Andahuaylillas church, which is considered to be
the Sixtine Chapel of South America because of its amazing frescos. Then we stop at
the Racchi Inca ruins which used to be a religious place and a resting place for the Inca
travellers. The next visit is at La Raya, the border between Cusco and Puno, where the
most traditional animals of Peru can be seen, such as llamas and alpacas. In Pucara we
will visit a museum where it is possible to see some pre-inca remains. Finally by 5.30
pm we arrive in Puno city where our representative will pick you up to take you to your
hotel.
 Hotel: Casa Andina Classic Puno 3***

 Meals: Lunch

After having breakfast in your hotel, the tour leader will pick you up and take you to
the port of Puno. From there you will have a 30minute boat ride. There are fantastic
views of the lake crossing to the floating islands. The locals will welcome and show you
the island and the products they weave. Take a 3 hour boat ride to get to Amantani
Island by 2.30 pm where we arrive at our destination. Our guide will introduce us to
the local families who are going to share their homes with us. After lunch we will hike for
one hour up to the mountain called Pachataita (Mother Father) which is located
at 4400mts above sea level. There is an amazing view of the sunset over the lake and a
chance to relax and enjoy the fresh air. After we will come back to the houses for dinner
and then you will have the opportunity to dress in traditional clothes provided by the
locals and go to the local school to have a party.
 Accomodation: Local home
 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We will have an early breakfast with our local family, take the boat for two hours to arrive
at Taquile island. The inhabitants still live according to their ancestral traditions and
dress with gorgeous coloured traditional ropes. They are also famous for
the magnificent weavings that the men accomplish. We will have some time to learn
about ancestral farming technics and try to use a few inca tools. Lunchtime in a typical
restaurant, take the boat back to Puno and your hotel for the end of the Tour.
TOURIST BUS FROM
CUSCO TO PUNO

We offer the most entertaining, safe and comfortable way travelling by bus between
Cusco and Puno and vice versa, along the Sun’s Route.
With us you can experience a tour known as The Sun’s Route, a place of many charms
and mysteries from our Inca past.
Visit with us the incredible colonial church of Andahuaylillas, the important
archaeological site of Raqchi, the beautiful La Raya Pass and the interesting Lithic
Museum of Pukará.
 OVERVIEW
ITINERARY 6:20 am: We pick you up at your hotel and drive 15minutes to the bus station.
7:00 am: Departure from Cusco
8:00 am: Enjoy the guided tour of the “Sixtine Chapel of America”, the church of Saint Peter
Apostol of Andahuaylillas , built by the Jesuits in the 16th century. Like other Spanish and religious
constructions of this time, it was built on top of a huaca, or sacred place for the Incas. Made of
adobe and brick the church is a small structure consisting of one nave, apse and bell tower. But
there’s a reason why it’s known as the “Sixtine Chapel of America”…
10:40 am: Explore the amazing archeological site of Raqchi
You will enjoy a 40 minute guided tour. The most important building inside the complex is
the “Wiracocha temple” according to the old chroniclers was built by the Inca Wiracocha in
honour to the Superior God for the Andean people: “Apu Kon Titi Wiracocha”. The “temple of
Wiracocha” was viewed as a large construction for that time. Architectonically it is classified as
“Kallanka“, that is, a high building completely covered with straw (wood and “ichu”). Externally it is
92 metres long (302 feet) and 25.25 metres wide (83 feet).
12:00 am: Buffet Lunch in Sicuani
Sicuani is a relatively large highland town. The town is a major intersection with the road to
Puno/Arequipa passing through it. It is surrounded by some very pretty hills. You will enjoy a buffet
lunch in our exclusive restaurant with a family atmosphere.
1:40 pm: Take some great photos of the pass La Raya which is the frontier between Cusco and
Puno, the Altiplano that drains into Lake Titicaca, then leads down the valley to Cusco and
the Sacred Valley. The altitude is 4338 metres. (14,232 feet)
3:00 pm: Visit the Pukara Museum
Pukara was the first regional population center in the northern Lake Titicaca Basin during the Late
Formative Period 500 BC- 200 AC, providing valuable insights of the origins of andean
civilization in the Altiplano. During its peak it covered over one square kilometre and housed
thousands of bureaucrats, priests, craftsmen, farmers, herders and possibly warriors. The Pukara
style is identified by impressive monolithic sculptures with a variety of geometric, zoomorphic and
anthropomorphic images plus intricate multi-colored pottery in a variety of ritual and domestic
forms.
5:30 pm: Arrival at Puno
INCLUSIONS What is included:

 Pick up from your hotel to the bus station
 Buffet Lunch
 Entrance Ticket to sites
 Oxygenated Tank
 Air conditioning
 GPS satellite tracking of transit
 Satellite mobile phone
What is not Included:

 Tips
 Hotel in Puno
 Breakfast and dinner
PRICE S$70 per person

***This price includes the transfer from your hotel to the bus station in Cusco

clients.
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FIRST, to book your Tour to Puno, we need you to fill out our booking form by clicking on BOOK
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PACKING CHECKLIST WHAT YOU SHOULD TAKE WITH YOU
• Good day pack.
• Hat, gloves, scarf, thermals.
• Sun cream, sun glasses, hat.
• Good camera.
• Warm clothes as this place is very cold.
• Good boots and sandals,
• Flash light very important.
• Rain poncho if it is rainy season.
• Take some gifts for local family such as sugar, rice, oil or school supplies , please dont take
candies.
Highlights:
 Visit the “Sixtine Chapel of America”

 Visit Raqchi Inca ruins
 Stop at La Raya Pass
 Visit the Pukara Museum
***********If you are a group of 4- 5 people, we can organise this tour in a private service in
a comfortable van!

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