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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.

Due to restrictions on the numbers of trekkers permitted on the Inca Trail all reservations must be made well in advance.
Reservations 4-12 weeks in advance is recommended especially if you are looking to book for the months June, July and August 2009). Earlier is better.

Prices per person Year 2009: 2 persons US$380, 3 persons US$360, 4 persons US$345, 5 persons US$325, 6 persons US$315, 7-16 persons US$300.

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. 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$380 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 2 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:

Please 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:

MANDOR PAMPA, 2 DAYS/ 1 NIGHTS: http://www.andeanlife.com/mandor_pampa_machu_picchu_2d.htm

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 on Saturday 20, 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 Monday 22, 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)

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

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 Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23, 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 Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30, as departing on those dates you will return on day before or at least on the Evening of New Year 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$6 (down hill)
Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$ 5

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.

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$250.00 per person payable within 07 days of Andean Life confirming your trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by Our VISA Payment On-Line, Western Union money transfer and Mail Order System, these are our fastest & most secure form of payments in Peru. Further details of how to send the deposit are included with our trek booking confirmation email. The remaining balance is to be paid in our office at least two days prior to your trek departure date. Payment can be made in cash US$, 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 2th day of the trek, it is subject to availability of Peru Rail.(THE MONOPOLY TRAIN COMPANY)

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 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 142 Peruvian Soles (approx US$48) per tourist.
(b) The price of the train service from Aguas Calientes to Cusco in Backpackers class is US$96 per person (2008) Round Trip.
(c) The price of the bus from Machu Picchu to Aguas Calientes is US$12 per person (2008) Round Trip.
(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 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.

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Machu Picchu, Machupicchu, Machu-picchu, Inca Trail, Inka Trail, Peru Treks, Peru Trekking, Inca trail to machu picchu.

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