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The 5 day version of the trek is an excellent alternative that allows you to
escape from the majority of other trekkers on the Inca Trail.
Leaving Cusco early
on day 1, we will visit Ollantaytambo in the sacred Valley
before continuing on to Kilometer 82 at the beginning of the Inca Trail. After a
few hours easy trek we’ll arrive at the Inca ruins of Llactapata where we will
set up camp and spend the night. There are some important Inca ruins close to
Llactapata called Machu Qente that can be visited in the afternoon if time
permits. Leaving camp at 0730 on the second day will allow us to make a 3-4 hour
head start on groups arriving at km82 from Cusco to start the 4 day Trail. We
will be able to make better progress and reach quieter, more distant and
beautiful campsites. We’ll reach Machu Picchu late in the afternoon on day 4
(when the famous ‘Lost City of the Incas’ is at its quietest) and proceed down
to our hostal in Aguas Calientes, for the night. We’ll return to Machu Picchu at
sunrise on day 5 for a guided tour before the majority of trekkers arrive from
the Inca Trail. We’ll take the train back to Cusco late in the afternoon.
-Highly recommended program for: Family tour group (specially if there
are children), photographers party, clients over 50 years old, groups that want
to take quiet the hike, groups that want to hike slow and short distances on the
trail, groups that want to get better campsite spots, groups do not like crowds,
etc.
A private service trek is organized just for you with private transport and your
own personal guide. We don't add other people to your group. This enables us to
provide the best service possible with personal attention and added comfort. You
can depart on any day of the week that suits you best including Sundays.
OUR GREAT RATES 2010
Price per person (From March 2010 to
January 2011): 1 person US$1010, 2 persons US$740,
3 persons US$660, 4 persons US$610,
5 - 8 persons US$560, 9 - 12 persons US$530,
13-16 persons US$490.
Children under 08 years old receive a US$70
discount.
SAE members: $15 discount per
person, it will be discount at the time of your final balance payment.(ask to our office crew once you are in Cusco and show your SAE member
card)
Group Size: Please note that this is a private group trek. Example, this
means that if there are two of you interested in doing this trek, the trek will
be organized just for you i.e. US$730
per person. Obviously with more people in your group the cost per person
becomes more economical. We do not add other people to you trek and
unfortunately it is not possible to join another private group.
Departures: To suit group requirements, as
this is a private service you can depart on any day that suits you best as
long as there are still trek permits available for the date you want.
March 2010
- January 2011
Inca Trail Departures Dates 2010:
Every Day.
Very Important Note: The number of remaining
spaces does not fall steadily, rather it falls exponentially. That it to say
that the number of spaces remains between 300 and 500 for quite along time but
as it starts to fall below 250 more companies decide to buy permits for their
groups and the rate that the spaces drop starts to increase. Often the last 100
spaces can sell out in a day or so. For example just because there may be 160
spaces available on the day that you want to start the trek, by the time you
find a suitable trekking company and send them your trek deposit, it doesn't
mean that there will still be 160 spaces left! So it is highly recommended to
book your Inca Trail as far in advance as possible.
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May - June - July - August - September 2010 |
Sorry, they are not anymore available spaces between May and August 2010 at the trek permit government database. We would like to offer two wonderful options instead the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, those are great Alternative Inca Trails ending at Machu Picchu via Aguas Calientes town and specially giving you the amazing experience to arrive and enjoy Machu Picchu since very early on the last day of the trip before the crowds!!!!! Have a look at those two that have become increasingly known such the Alternative Inca Trails to Machu Picchu.
Please check out / click to Our 2010 Alternative Inca
Trail treks to Machu Picchu, we do have fixed group departures during
April to December 2010, then find the right One for your plans, they
are great ones, becoming very popular and very flexible in terms of
dates of departure !! Cheaper ones too!!!! Example Salkantay Trek is been considered as one of the best 15 hikes of the world by the National Geographic!! which is best known as the "Back Door to Machu Picchu"
SALKANTAY TREK, 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS: LARES TREK, 4 DAYS / 3NIGHTS: www.andeanlifeperu.com/lares_valley_to_machu_picchu_4_day_trek.htm -And an Optional Altenative Trek to the Well Known "Machu Picchu's Sister City": CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS: www.andeanlifeperu.com/choquequirao_4_day_private_trek.htm
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October 2010 |
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-Black Numbers Means: Spaces remain over 250, fine to book calmly !!!
-Red Numbers Mean: Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP!!!!!
Note:
Initially they were 500 spaces per day
at the
trek permit government database.!!!!! -October 30, they are only 059 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -October 31, they are only 184 spaces available at the government trek permit database.
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November 2010 |
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. -Black Numbers Means: Spaces remain over 250, fine to book calmly !!!
-Red Numbers Mean: Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP!!!!!
Note:
Initially they were 500 spaces per day
at the
trek permit government database.!!!!! -November 01, they are only 003 spaces available at the government trek permit database.
-November 02, they are
only 271 spaces available
at the government trek permit database. -November 04, they are only 261 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 05, they are only 168 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 06, they are only 354 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 07, they are only 228 spaces available at the government trek permit database
-November 08, they are
only 195 spaces available
at the government trek permit database -November 11, they are only 265 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 12, they are only 307 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 13, they are only 342 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 14, they are only 398 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 15, they are only 400 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 16, they are only 350 spaces available at the government trek permit database
-November 17, they are
only 321 spaces available
at the government trek permit database. -November 19, they are only 273 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 20, they are only 428 spaces available at the government trek permit database -November 21, they are only 320 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 22, they are only 306 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 23, they are only 353 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 24, they are only 350 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 25, they are only 290 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 26, they are only 343 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 27, they are only 485 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 28, they are only 398 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 29, they are only 322 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -November 30, they are only 471 spaces available at the government trek permit database.
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December 2010 |
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.
-Black Numbers Means: Spaces remain over 250, fine to book calmly !!!
-Red Numbers Mean: Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP!!!!!
Note: Initially they were 500 spaces per day at the trek permit government database.!!!!!
-December 01, they are only 408 spaces available at the government trek permit database.
-December 02, they are
only 407 spaces available
at the government trek permit database. -December 04, they are only 455 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 05, they are only 446 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 06, they are only 382 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 07, they are only 470 spaces available at the government trek permit database
-December 08, they are
only 391 spaces available
at the government trek permit database -December 11, they are only 418 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 12, they are only 426 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 13, they are only 436 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 14, they are only 382 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 15, they are only 386 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 16, they are only 481 spaces available at the government trek permit database
-December 17, they are
only 466 spaces available
at the government trek permit database. -December 19, they are only 383 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 20, they are only 380 spaces available at the government trek permit database -December 21, they are only 399 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 22, they are only 415 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 23, they are only 437 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 24, they are only 418 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 25, they are only 410 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 26, they are only 414 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 27, they are only 409 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 28, they are only 407 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 29, they are only 373 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 30, they are only 305 spaces available at the government trek permit database. -December 31, they are only 406 spaces available at the government trek permit database.
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-US$110, a full porter for all 4 days and will carry up to a maximum of 18kg (usually 1 porter between 2 persons is more than sufficient), However, even with a personal porter, you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items.
-US$55, You can hire the services of a half a porter to carry up to 9kg, However, even with a personal porter, you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items.
-US35, The services of a third of a porter (maximum 6kg or 13lb per person), However, even with a personal porter, you will still need to bring a day pack for essential items.
About 40% of the group usually have personal porters
to help them. If you hire a porter we will provide you with a sack to put your
items in to give to the porter. This extra porter will help you carry: duffle
bag or sack (we will provide you with this), sleeping bag, mattress (we will
provide you with this), clothing, sweater, jacket, woolly hat, scarf, gloves
(something warm for at night), flashlight and batteries, toiletries. Your
personal porter, however, will not walk at your side so you will still need to
bring a day pack for essential items. You will meet up with your porter at lunch
time and at the campsite late in the afternoon. Equipment to be carried by
yourselves: small day pack, water bottle, warm sweater, broad-brim or peaked
cap, sun protection cream, insect repellent, toilet paper, selection of small
snacks for the day etc, camera, lightweight plastic poncho just in case of rain
(can be bought in Cusco for US$4)
Important note: You must decide if you want to hire the
services of a personal porter in advance when making your trek reservation since
we need to purchase the porter's trekking permit. You cannot decide to hire an
additional porter at a later date or once you arrive in Cusco.
(2) An extra night in Aguas Calientes can easily be arranged. We can change
the date of your train ticket to the following day. Hotels costs and costs
associated with returning to Machu Picchu the following day are additional to
trek costs. To make your hotel booking directly, you can find information and
contact details at
www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/hotels/machupicchu . You need to advise us at
least 1 month prior to your trek date.
(3) Vegetarian Meals. We can provide vegetarian meals or cater for special
diets with no extra cost. Just let us know at least 2 days prior to trek
departure or much better at the same time of your trek booking.
(4) Sleeping bag hire. If you haven't got a sleeping bag or you don't want
the hassle of bringing one all the way to Peru with you, then we have standard
sleeping bags in our office for rent. The price is US$20 per person for the 5
day trek.
(5)
Reservation details:
All trek reservations must be made at least 8 weeks in advance (however 3-6
months in advance is recommended especially during the months of June, July and
August)
If any of
the third party costs listed above change to increase the cost of the trek we
will immediately update the trek price listed on our website.
Clients will be liable for paying any increased cost of the Inca Trail trek upon
arrival in Cusco.
Payment details: We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of
US$250.00 per person payable within 07 days of
Andean Life confirming your trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by Our VISA
Payment On-Line, Western Union money transfer and Mail Order System, these are
our fastest & most secure form of payments in Peru. Further details of how to
send the deposit are included with our trek booking confirmation email. The
remaining balance is to be paid in our office at least two days prior to your
trek departure date. Payment can be made in cash US$, Euros €, local currency
(Peruvian Soles) or American Express Travel Cheques (extra 3% which is the bank
commission).
For a trek deposit Payment On-line by Amex and Master Credit Cards (MAIL ORDER),
please let Us know by email and we will send ASAP further details about how to
proceed with it, thanks.
1. The trek deposit must be paid prior to the date shown on the trek
confirmation email. Clients must email Andean Life to confirm
that they have paid the deposit. Failure to pay the deposit and/or inform us of
the deposit payment details before this date will result in automatic trek
cancellation.
2. The trek balance must be paid in the Andean Life office prior to 8pm, at
least 2 days prior to trek departure. Failure to pay the trek balance prior to
this time will result in trek cancellation.
3. Trek cancellations made between payment of trek deposit and 8pm, 2 days prior
to trek departure date: Return of all payments made, less the trek deposit of
US$200 per person, less any costs associated with receiving and returning the
payment.
4. Trek cancellations made after 8pm, 2 days prior to trek departure: No cash
refund. However we will give to your Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance
ticket, your bus ticket from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes and your return
train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (approximate value US$150).
Please note that the client will be responsible for changing the dates of any of
these tickets (if necessary) and any costs associated with such changes.
In all instances of trek cancellation by the client Andean Life will provide
written confirmation of the cancellation and details of any payments lost so as
to be used in the event of any insurance claim made by the client.
Very
Important note:
As you may realize we are very happy to announce (publish)
our 2010 trek prices and departures, but we are very clear too that some of the
third party cost such, entrance fee to Machu Picchu, train tickett return, bus
tickett down hill, etc, may increase.
An increase to any of the above third party costs are completely outside of the
control of Andean Life and will be passed directly on to our clients. As soon as
we are aware of any such increase we will immediately update our website and the
price of our trek increased accordingly. Clients be be asked to pay any
differences to the cost of the trek when paying the trek balance upon arrival in
Cusco. The actual cost of the trek permits / train tickets and bus tickets is
clearly marked on the respective tickets so it will be very clear to our clients
that an increase to any of the above costs has occurred. We appreciate you
understanding in this matter.
