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Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 day 2009 Standard Group Service (IT401)

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, This is our most popular trek and offers visitors the most economical method to trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. A pool service is basically a group that you can just join. You'll be trekking with like-minded hikers from all over the world, a great chance to meet new friends and travel companions.
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, starts at km 82 of the city of Ollantaytambo way to Machu Picchu,
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is part of the system of road network of roads to the Inca, with more than 30,000 km of roads.

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Inca Trail To Machu Picchu

Inca Trail Departure Dates 2009

Price per person 2009: US$430 ( Only on January 2009) US$390 students.

Price per person 2009: US$450, ( From March to December 2009 )

Students Price:US$410 *There is not age limit for students.(16 to 25 years old...)

We offer a US$40 discount to students with a valid International Student Identity Card ISIC and children under the age of 15 and 11months 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)

Group Size: Typical group size 04-10, Maximum 16 persons.

Inca Trail Departures 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:

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
Departures: Every Day .

March - '09	01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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 045 spaces left, initially they were 500. -March 02, they are only 013 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 03, they are only 028 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 05, they are only 000 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 06, they are only 211 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 07, they are only 240 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 08, they are only 152 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 09, they are only 072 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 10, they are only 166 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 15, they are only 055 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 16, they are only 140 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 17, they are only 032 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 18, they are only 054 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 19, they are only 101 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 20, they are only 191 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 22, they are only 115 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 26, they are only 151 '' '' '' '' '' '' -March 31, they are only 198 '' '' '' '' '' ''
April - '09	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11, 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 055 spaces left, initially they were 500. -April 02, they are only 183 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 03, they are only 128 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 04, they are only 098 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 05, they are only 079 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 06, they are only 022 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 08, they are only 092 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 10, they are only 056 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 11, they are only 166 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 15, they are only 064 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 16, they are only 078 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 20, they are only 136 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 22, they are only 160 '' '' '' '' '' '' -April 29, they are only 176 '' '' '' '' '' ''
May - '09	01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. Dangerous dates as spaces are getting fully booked, so you better book ASAP: -May 02, they are only 189 spaces left, initially they were 500. -May 03, they are only 068 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 05, they are only 103 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 04, they are only 034 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 06, they are only 013 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 07, they are only 180 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 08, they are only 187 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 10, they are only 120 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 13, they are only 125 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 15, they are only 070 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 16, they are only 157 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 20, they are only 113 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 21, they are only 107 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 22, they are only 158 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 23, they are only 150 '' '' '' '' '' '' -May 24, they are only 194 '' '' '' '' '' ''
June - '09	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 000 spaces left, initially they were 500. -June 17, they are only 195 '' '' '' '' '' '' -June 19, they are only 076 '' '' '' '' '' '' -June 26, they are only 176 '' '' '' '' '' '' -June 27, they are only 139 '' '' '' '' '' '' -June 28, they are only 180 '' '' '' '' '' '' Special Departure included on Thursday 18, 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 Saturday 20, 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 Sunday 20 and Monday 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 Tuesday 22, as departing on this date you will have an unique Andean experience on Chrismas eve on third camp site of the Inca Trail then next morning you will arrive to Machu Picchu to enjoy the great and Amazing Inca City. -buy in advance Champagne and fire works!!, ask your tour guide where to buy the best, about extra weight no problem our porters will carry them during the hike!!!!!! * Special Departure on Sunday 27 and Monday 28, as departing on those dates you will return on day before or at least on the evening of New Years eve and of course join to enjoy with the friendly and great local people, bigger festival at the Main square of Cusco city, buy in advance Champagne and fire works in the local shops, watch out with the happy drunk guys around the main square!!! * Special Departure on Tuesday 29, as departing on this date you will have an unforgettable Andean experience on New Years eve on the third camp site of the Inca Trail then next morning you will arrive to Machu Picchu to enjoy the great and Amazing Inca City.(January 1st, 2010 ) -buy in advance Champagne, cabala items and fire works!!, ask your tour guide where to buy the best, about extra weight no problem our porters will carry them during the hike!!!!!!

Itinerary: Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.>>>

Note: If you would like to leave on another dates, please take our Inca trail 4 day Private Service, IT403, as with this option you can depart on any day of the week that suits you best including Sundays, highly reccomended if your party is over 04 people.

What is included:

Collection from your hotel in the morning of trek departure
Private bus from your hotel to the start of the trail
Inca Trail & Machu Picchu entrance fees (value US$73)
English speaking professional guide (two guides for groups over 9 persons)
Igloo tents - 2 persons in each 3-person capacity tent with plenty of space for your backpacks
Double thickness foam mattress
Cook and Cooking equipment
Meals (03B,03L,03D) - food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude.
Teatime everyday (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
Porters (to carry the tents, food, and cooking equipment)
Dining tent with camp tables and chairs
Kitchen tent
Accommodation for our porters and cooks
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Bus from Machu Picchu ruins down to the village of Aguas Calientes (value US$7)
Train ticket (Backpackers service) from Aguas Calientes to Cusco (value US$48, 2008)
Transfer from the train station to your hotel.
All Sales Taxes IGV (19%)

What is not included:

Breakfast on the first morning. Some hotels offer an early morning breakfast service. If not, we stop at the town of Urubamba on the way to the start on the trek where you’ll have the opportunity to have breakfast,
Meal in restaurant in Aguas Calientes on day 4 of the trek.
Entrance to the thermal springs in Aguas Calientes US$3.50
Sleeping bags can be hired in our office for US$15 for the 4 day trek.
Tips for the guide, cook and porters

What you need to bring/carry:

Backpack,
Sleeping bag (can be hired from our office for US$15 for the 4 day trek)
Sleeping mattress (we will provide you with this)
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Cusco for a few dollars)
Strong, comfortable footwear
One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire a personal porters, see options below)
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Water bottle and purification tablets (Micropur are recommended and can be bought in local pharmacies in Cusco)
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 - entrance not included in price)
You also need to bring your original passport on the trail and your student ISIC card (if claiming a student discount)

Options:

Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

(1) Personal porters can be hired to help carry your personal items such as clothes, sleeping bag etc. They can be hired for:

-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 and sterilizing tablets, 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$2)
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.
(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$15 per person for the 4 day trek.

Payment details: We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of US$200.00 per person payable within 07 days of Andean Life confirming your trek booking. The deposit is to be paid by the following optios, by VISA Payment On-Line, Western Union money transfer and Mail Order System (MOTO), these are the fastest & most secure form of payments in Peru. Further details of how to send the deposit are included with our trek booking confirmation email. The remaining balance is to be paid in our office at least two days prior to your trek departure date. Payment can be made in cash US$, local currency (Peruvian Soles) or American Express Travel Cheques (3%).
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.(the monopoly train company)
(3) Trek Itinerary: For a detailed description of our 4 day trekking itinerary click here

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, etc, may increase later, even a month before your trek departure as is been happening the last 05 years.
If any of the third party costs listed below (what is included) change to increase the cost of the trek we will immediately update the trek price listed on our website and will inform by email to every client inmediately, Clients will be liable for paying any increased cost of the Inca Trail trek upon arrival in Cusco.

To Make an Inca Trail 4 day Group Trek Reservation CLICK HERE

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