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2009 Inca Trail 5 day Private Service (IT501)

 
Machu Picchu - Cusco - Peru
Machu Picchu
 

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.

We offer low and high season 2009 prices:

Price per person (only on January and March 2009):
  1 person US$950, 2 persons US$700, 3 persons US$620, 4 persons US$570, 5 - 8 persons US$520,  9 - 12 persons US$490,  13-16 persons US$450.

Price per person  (From April to December 2009):
1 person US$1000, 2 persons US$730, 3 persons US$650, 4 persons US$600, 5 - 8 persons US$550, 9 - 12 persons US$520, 13-16 persons US$480.

*There is not age limit for students.(16+)
We offer a US$40 discount to students with a valid International Student Identity Card ISIC and children under the age of 16 years old. (University ID or Youth Travel cards NOT valid)

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 it 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.

Inca Trail 5 day Private Service departure Dates 2009:

 Feb

 '09 

 Classic Inca Trail 4 days Closed throughout the month. Machu Picchu open as normal.

Yes, Machu Picchu is open as normal, it means you can take the following tours / treks during february 2009:


P
lease check to Our 2009 Alternative Inca Trail hikes to Machu Picchu, we do have fixed group departures, then find the right One for your plans, they are great ones, becoming very popular and very flexible in terms of dates of departure as well !!
Remember with those options you can depart on any date during the all month of  February 2009!!!!

Example Salkantay Trek is been considered as one of the best 15 hikes of the world!!

ALTERNATIVE TREKS 2009:

SEE MORE DETAILS AND CHECK CONFIRMED DEPARTURES GROUPS, AT THE LINKS BELOW:

LARES TREK, 4 DAYS/ 3 NIGHTS: http://www.andeanlife.com/lares_valley_to_machu_picchu_4_day_trek.htm

SALKANTAY TREK, 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS: http://www.andeanlife.com/salkantay_to_machu_picchu_5d.htm

CHOQUEQUIRAO TREK, 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS: http://andeanlife.com/choquequirao_4_day_private_trek.htm 

March - December 2009  
Every Day 

 March - '09

 01, 02, 03, 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.   
 

Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP: 
-March 01, they are only  085 spaces left, initially they were 500.
-March 02, they are only  034     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-March 03, they are only  083     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-March 05, they are only  021     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-March 09, they are only  129     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-March 15, they are only  072     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-March 17, they are only  168     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-March 18, they are only  085     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-March 19, they are only  116     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-March 23, they are only  066     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-March 26, they are only  162     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

 

 April - '09

 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.   
 

Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP: 
-April 01, they are only  120 spaces left, initially they were 500.
-April 02, they are only  196     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 03, they are only  151     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 04, they are only  120     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 05, they are only  151     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 06, they are only  048  ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 07, they are only  020     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 08, they are only  155     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-April 10, they are only  102     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 12, they are only  022     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-April 15, they are only  146     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 16, they are only  087     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-April 20, they are only  168     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

 

May - '09 

 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. 

 

Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP: 
-May 03, they are only  122 spaces left, initially they were 500.
-May 04, they are only  034     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-May 06, they are only  032     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-May 10, they are only  140     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-May 15, they are only  099     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-May 17, they are only  063     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-May 21, they are only  124     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-May 23, they are only  181     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

-May 25, they are only  031     ''       ''        ''        ''      ''      ''

 

June - '09

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.

Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP: 
-June 01, they are only  045 spaces left, initially they were 500.
-June 17, they are only  212     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-June 19, they are only  124     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
-June 27, they are only  143     ''        ''        ''        ''      ''      ''
 

*Special Departure included on Wednesday 17, if you depart on this date you will arrive to Machu Picchu on the Real Andean Winter Solstice date (June 21), having the best chance to enjoy a magic morning, spiritual experience and amazin Sunrise over Machu Picchu, remember according the Inca's calendary it is the beggining of the Anual Solar Calendary.

 

* Special Departure on Friday 19, as departing on this date you will return on June 23, then next day On 24 you are ready to enjoy the Sun's festival ( 24 June, Inti Raymi, big Inca's festival in Cusco City)

 

* Special Departure on Thursday 25, after to enjoy the Sun's festival ( 24 June, Inti Raymi, big Inca's festival in Cusco City)

usually the spaces on this date run off so quickly as lots of people want to start the hike after the sun's festival, you may imagine thousands of tourist are on June 24 in Cusco, that's is why we reccomend you made your booking really soon, to depart on June 25.

 

July -'09 

 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. 

August - '09

 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. 
 

Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP: 
-August 18, they are only 236 spaces left, initially they were 500.

 

September - '09

 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. 

October - '09

 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. 

November - '09

 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. 

December - '09

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.
 

* Special Departure on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20, as departing on those dates you will return on day before or at least on the same evening of Chrismas eve and of course join to enjoy chrismas eve with the friendly and great local people, big festival at the Main square of Cusco city, buy in advance your fire worksand and champagne!!

 

* Special Departure on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27, as departing on those dates you will return on day before or at least on the Evening of Chrismas eve and of course join to enjoy New years eve with the friendly and great local people, bigger festival at the Main square of Cusco city, buy in advance your fire works and be careful (or just join them) with the happy drunk guys around the square!!!

 

What is included:

What is not included:

What you need to bring/carry:


Options:
 

(1) Personal porters can be hired to help carry your personal items such as clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mattress, etc. They can be hired for:
Note: remember you need the service of a porter only the 4 first days of the trek, porter will be no required on the 5th day.

-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.


Other information:


(1) Luggage storage. When you go on the trek it is best to leave any luggage that you are not going to need behind in Cusco. Nearly all the hotels in Cusco provide a secure luggage deposit. Put any valuables in their safe. Very rarely do hotels charge for this service especially if you are returning to the same hotel after the trek. If there are any problems with your hotel we can arrange to store your luggage at our office.

(2) Time of arrival in Cusco after returning from the trek.
Unless you plan to stay an extra night in Aguas Calientes, you will return to your hotel in Cusco for approximately 8:30pm on the 4th day of the trek. This tickets are subject to availability and at times of high demand we may have to change your departure to an alternative service / departure time without prior notice departing on the someday as stated in your service voucher.  This alternative service may run only as far as Ollantaytambo, in which case we will  provide transport for you back to your hotel in Cusco. If the service is more expensive Andean life will pay additional cost. This applies to return by train only and Andean life will not be responsible for additional costs associated wit returning to Cusco in any other form. If it is your decision to change to a different service or different date you must inform us at the time of purchasing the trek and pay any additional cost yourselves.

(3) Trek Itinerary:
For a detailed description of our 5 day trekking itinerary click here >>>

 

Andean Life Trek Cancellation Policy

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.

Important note about possible changes to trek prices in 2009:

The price of our standard 4 day Inca Trail group service as listed on our website is based on the following costs:
(a) Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fee is 238 Peruvian Soles (approx US$80) per tourist and 39 Peruvian Soles per porter (approx US$12)
(b) The price of the train service from Aguas Calientes to Cusco in Backpackers class is US$48 per person (2008)
(c) The price of the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes is US$6 per person
(d) The current rate of Peruvian sales tax (IGV) is 19%

The above costs are based on all information currently available. Although the government has not confirmed the price of the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu entrance fee (trek permit) in 2009.

Very Important note: As you may realize we are very happy to announce (publish) our 2009 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.

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