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Inca Trail 2 day Private Service (IT203)

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

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, however, reservations must be made a minimum of 6 weeks in advance.

Prices per person Year 2008: 2 persons US$340, 3 persons US$320, 4 persons US$305, 5 persons US$285, 6 persons US$275, 7-16 persons US$260.

We can offer a US$20 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)

Group Size: Please note that this is a private group trek. This means that if there are just two of you interested in doing this trek, the trek will be organized just for you i.e. US$280 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 (except the dates that does not appear in the information below, as on those dates the park is fully booked, so please note spaces are running off, better you decide when to depart and book on the still open dates, thanks)

Denote, Very Important News : If you do not find a right date to depart to the inca trail below to work with your plan and schedule on your escape trip to Cusco, so you may decide to have a look and take one of our best alternative options to hike such our 2 days Mandorpampa trek-tour, or our 4 days or a 5 days trek program options, all of then ends at Machu Picchu, having on the last day a full day time between 7 a.m. till 2 p.m. to completely enjoy the great Inkan City, that means you will see and be at Machu Picchu before the crowded trains arrive, good for pictures of the scenery without all those people and enough time for those looking to climb the holy mountain of Huayna Picchu (1:40 minutes round trip approx.), or a quiet hike to the temple of the Moon which is located behind Huayna Picchu mountain (1 hr 50 min. round trip approx.).

They are Wonderful options Instead the Classic 2 and 4 days inca trails, we offer 5 departures per week, by groupal services or by private service as well, of course with very flexible bookings police, remember with those options we don't need to be worry about spaces getting off quickly as on the inca trail because there is not a regulation to limited the people who wants to hike on those areas, that is why you can count as great options to booked and enjoy the stunning andean scenaries, great views of the snow peaks on the sacred valley of the incas such Mount Veronica (5750m) and on the vilcanota mountain range the Mount Salkantay (6,262 m), and hike (with the options 2 and 3) on remote region that offers to the trekker an insight into the real lives of the Andean farmer, dressed in their traditional brightly colored ponchos. You’ll have the opportunity to see thatched stone houses surrounded by herds of llamas and alpacas. Inside the houses you’ll see guinea pigs running loose.

Our Alternative happy options:

Departures: To suit group requirements (except the dates that does not appear in the information below, as on those dates the park is fully booked, so please note spaces are running off, better you decide when to depart and book on the still open dates, thanks)

Inca Trail 2 day Private Service Departure Dates 2008

We strongly recommend that you make your trek booking for Our Program Inca Trail 2 day Private Service as soon as possible because permits for certain days has now sold out.
And then once dates does not work with your own Schedule you should have a look and take one of our best alternative happy options.

*** To get a better understanding about , what is going about spaces on the Inca Trail??, Visit this well informative link:

http://www.andeanlife.com/inca-trail-available-departure-dates.htm

June to September 2008	INCA TRAIL DEPARTURES: Sorry to Inform that there are 00 spaces during the months of June to September 2008!!) Note:The information shown is taken directly from the government trek permit database and shows the real-time availability of trek permits for the Inca Trail. Please check to Our Alternative Inca Trail hikes to Machu Picchu, we do have confirmed 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 months of April, May, June, July, August and September as well. Example Salkantay Trek is been considered as one of the best 15 hikes of the world!! ALTERNATIVE TREKS 2008: 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
October 2008	INCA TRAIL DEPARTURES: 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. Below are the Dangerous dates as spaces are running off very quickly, so you better make your booking As Soon As Possible if planning to depart on one of the dates below: (Note: The information shown below is taken directly from the government trek permit database and shows the real-time availability of trek permits for the Inca Trail) October 25 - there are only 039 spots left October 26 - there are only 084 spots left
November 2008	INCA TRAIL DEPARTURES: 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 2008	INCA TRAIL DEPARTURES: 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 20 and Sunday 21, 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 works!! * Special Departure on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28, 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 with the happy drunk guys around the square!!!

What is included:

Collection from your hotel in the morning and transfer to train station
Train tickets - Cusco to start of trek and Aguas Calientes to Cusco after the trek (Backpackers service)
Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrance fees,
Professional English speaking guide
Meals (1 box lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast),
Overnight accommodation in basic hostal at Aguas Calientes on the first night
Tourist bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (day 1) and Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (day 2)
Transfer from train station in Cusco to your hotel
First aid kit

What is not included:

Breakfast on the first morning.
Lunch in restaurant in Aguas Calientes on day 2.
Tourist bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes (day 2) extra US$6
Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$ 3

What you need to bring/carry:

Daypack,
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars)
Strong, comfortable footwear
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Flashlight and batteries
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Insect repellent
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Aguas Calientes after the trek)
You also need to bring your original passport on the trail.

Trek Itinerary:

Day 1: Early morning transfer from your hotel to the train station. Train from Cusco to kilometre 104 (start of the trek). Cross the Vilcabamba River and trek to Wiñay Wayna. Lunch. Visit Inca ruins and continue to Machu Picchu, arriving at approximately 4pm. We take the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes where we will spend the night.

Day 2: Return by bus to Machu Picchu (arriving at about 7am). Guided tour of the Inca Citadel (2 hours). Free time to explore Machu Picchu and climb Wayna Picchu. Return by bus to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Train Aguas Calientes to Cusco.

Options:

(1) An extra night in Aguas Calientes can easily be arranged for you if required. Hotels costs and costs associated with returning to Machu Picchu the following day are additional to trek costs. It is best to make your hotel reservation directly. The web page www.andeantravelweb.com/peru/hotels/machupicchu has some good recommendations and contact details.

(2) 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. 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 9pm 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.

Reservation details: All trek reservations must be made at least 6 weeks in advance, much better before.

Payment details:

We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$150 per person payable within 3 days of Andean Life confirming your trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by Our VISA Payment On-Line, Western Union money transfer and Mail Order System, these are our fastest & most secure form of payments in Peru. Further details of how to send the deposit are included with our trek booking confirmation email. The remaining balance is to be paid in our office at least two days prior to your trek departure date. Payment can be made in cash US$, local currency (Peruvian Soles), or American Express Travel Cheques (3%) or by VISA (6% surcharge - VISA's cost not ours). For a trek deposit Payment On-line by Amex and Master Credit Cards, please let Us know by email and we will send ASAP further details about how to proceed with it, thanks.

Exchange Rate. The Inca Trail trek price of 2 persons US$340 (as an example) is based on an exchange rate on the 01 January 2008 was 1 USD = 2.95 Peruvian Soles. Although we accept payment for the trek in US dollars the majority of our expenses are in Peruvian Soles (trek permits, wages, food, taxes). Andean Life will absorb any change in costs up to 15 points difference from 2.95. i.e. if the exchange rate falls to 2.80 we will not ask you to pay any additional surcharge. If however the value of the US dollar falls below 2.80 we will ask you to pay a US$15 surcharge, if the value falls below 2.70 we will ask you to pay a US$20 surcharge, below 2.60 we will ask you to pay a US$25 surcharge etc etc. Of course exchange rates can go both up and down so if the value of the US dollar increases against the Peruvian Sole we will refund you the following amounts: exchange rate greater than 3.10 we will refund US$10, greater than 3.20 we will refund US$15, greater than 3.30 we will refund US$20 etc etc. Andean Life will have to show any calculations to clearly justify such surcharges.

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 (apart from the exchange rate which can continue to go up and down throughout the year so the website will not be updated to reflect these cost changes). 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$150.00 per person payable within 3 days of Andean Life confirming your trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by Our VISA Payment On-Line, Western Union money transfer and Mail Order System, these are our fastest & most secure form of payments in Peru. Further details of how to send the deposit are included with our trek booking confirmation email. The remaining balance is to be paid in our office at least two days prior to your trek departure date. Payment can be made in cash US$, local currency (Peruvian Soles), or American Express Travel Cheques (3%) or by VISA (6% surcharge - VISA's cost not ours).
For a trek deposit Payment On-line by Amex and Master Credit Cards, 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, it is subject to availability of peru rail.
(3) Trek Itinerary: For a detailed description of our 4 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$150 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 2008:

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$73) 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$46 per person (2007)
(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 andMachu Picchu entrance fee (trek permit) in 2008.
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.

To Make an Inca Trail 2 day Private Trek Reservation CLICK HERE

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