RECOMENDATIONS
HUAYNA PICCHU
MOUNTAIN WALK.- This walk to the mountain Huaynapicchu after your
guided tour in Machupicchu, it takes 2 hours Ticket is included for people who
book in advance and permits are available.
BOOK EARLY
... to avoid disappointments.
Note: there
are a limited number of spaces available for MachuPicchu and Huaynapicchu
mountain for each day so call us now with your questions or book online to
reserve your spot !
To guarantee
Huayna Picchu permits you need to pay for your booking at least 1 month in
advance.
TRAVEL
INSURANCE: We recommend you to obtain a personal Travel
Insurance, including Medical Problems, Baggage loss or damage. If you need help
to find a travel Insurance Company please let us know.
PRIVACY
POLICY: All the information you provide us, full name,
passport number, nationality, date of birth, telephone number, and address or
your credit card info will be used strictly to process your trip arrangements.
This information will not be shared with anyone.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
( minimum 4 people)
1.- You must
advise MACAW ADVENTURE of any medical problems or allergies. You need to be in
good physical health and if your health is questionable, then you should
consult a doctor. If you are over the age of 65, then you will need to present
us with a current medical certificate as Salkantay trek goes to 4600 mtrs.
2.- You must
advise your guides if you wish to leave the group or the camping area for
independent walks or sightseeing. If you are experiencing any problems with the
service of the guide or tour please advise the guide in that moment so he can
resolve any problems as soon as possible.
3.- FINAL
PAYMENT: The remaining balance needs to be paid at your arrival to Cusco in US$
Dollars cash (Exchange rate 2.90 Soles for US$1 if your preference is paying
with Soles).
Payments with
credit / debit cards need to be made 2 weeks prior to the Inca Trail and only
accepted with the commission of 5% included. You should contact us 2 weeks
prior to the tour responding to the email with your confirmation requesting any
final items to be added and then we can reconfirm the exact balance to be paid
plus the 5% commission. You then can enter the same online system with your
reference code and make the balance payment.
If you prefer
not to use the online system you can skype macaw adventure and we can do a
manual payment for you quickly and easily. Or you can use Western Union.
4.- If paying
in cash, you must pay for your tour in the office in full by 12:00 noon, 5-2
days before your departure. (When payments are made at our office in dollars,
kindly ensure that your notes do not have any rips/tears/holes in them as these
are not accepted in Peru).
We accept US$
Dollars cash at our office in Cusco when paying the final balance. Our rate
exchange is S/ 2.90 Soles for US$1 or cash US$. (You can withdraw US$ from the
many ATM machines. Generally more economic on debit cards).
If a final
payment is not made by 12 noon the day before any tour or service such as the
Inca Trail, the total balance will be charged in US$ to your credit card plus
the 8% commission.
5.- The
student US$20 discount for use of student cards is regulated by the park
itself, not MACAW ADVENTURE Travel. All student ISIC cards are validated by the
control of the park and only accepted if you scanned a clear copy of your valid
ISIC card through with your deposit at the time of booking and it was
confirmed. A Youth Travel card or International Teachers cards are not accepted
by the control.
6.- You must
carry your original passport and valid ISIC card (if applicable) on the trail,
If you do not take the correct original passport as indicated in your permit,
the control will annul your permit and refuse you entrance to the trail. If for
any reason, you organize a new passport after we have purchased your permits,
you must bring the old passport with you, or if this is impossible advise us in
writing with a scan of the old passport and your new passport for us to present
to the INC with official documentation to avoid problems. Administration charge
for this formal change is (US$ 15 pp) You must pay for your tour in full by
12:00 noon, 2 days before your departure.
7.- We include
in this trek a 6 kilos for porterage for your camp belongings (Mattress,sleeping
bag and personal clothes ) due to the strenuos nature of the trek but if you
will require more let us know. If you have no experience in high altitude
trekking please hire more porterage. This is a serious requirement and 3 kilos
more is only US$20 for the entire trek so well worth it.
8.- Change of
dates is only possible if the group is still left with more than a minimum and
the train tickets and Machu Picchu entrance have not been finalised. US$ 25.00 is charged.
Change of
dates when train tickets have been finalised incurs a further fee as Peru rail
also charges for changes of dates. This administration charge of US$20.00 per
ticket in this case is incurred. At times a change of date may only be possible
in an upgrade to a higher standard carriage and so the difference in price
would need to be paid additionally. Equally if Machu Picchu entrance has
already been purchased it is not transferable or refundable so a further entrance
needs to be purchased. This is US$ 60.00 but generally only purchased 10 days
before tour.
9.- Cancelation made by Clients :
9. a.-
Cancelation of tour up to 2 months before departure incurs a loss of the US$
200.00 non refundable deposit.
9. b..-
Cancelation of tour within 2 months and 1 month of departure incurs a loss of
50% of total tour cost...
9. c.-
Cancelation of tour within 1 month and 1 week of departure incurs a loss of 70%
of total tour cost...
9. d.-
Cancelation of tour within 1 week - 48 hours of departure incurs a loss of 90%
of total tour cost...
However we
can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu joining your group and
utilising your train tickets and entrance, completing the tour as normal from
Aguas Calientes day 4.
9 e.-
Cancelation of tour within 48 hours of departure incurs a loss of total tour
cost...however we can organise an alternative tour to visit Machu Picchu
joining your group and utilising your train tickets and entrance, completing
the tour as normal from Aguas Calientes day 4.
10.- If you
become ill or injured on the trail and are unable to continue, a porter and
mule will be provided to accompany you back to an area with emergency
assistance capabilities. Helicopter air lifts and medical assistance are paid
at the expense of the passenger. If you fail to complete the tour due to
illness we will assist you to meet with your group at Machupicchu to recommence
your tour at that point. There will be no refund from the original payment,
however we will prepare a document to certify illness which can be used to
present to your travel insurance company.
11- MACAW
ADVENTURE will take all reasonable care in providing service to our clients to
avoid accident, illness, loss of personal property and will only employ
suitably qualified staff. We accept responsibility for the actions of our own
employees. MACAW ADVENTUREl cannot however be responsible for any action or
event that was unforeseeable or unavoidable. We also cannot be responsible for
improper acts by clients or other third party. You are totally responsable for
your own personal property and rented equipment.
12.- MACAW
ADVENTURE does not take responsibility for additional costs due to unfavorable
weather conditions, natural catastrophe, strikes, accidents, illness, injury,
loss of personal items, etc. It is the clients responsibility to carry
insurance to cover these types of events. We reserve the right to modify or
cancel the program due to any of the unforeseen conditions listed above.
13.-
Salkantay trek is recommended in dry season. Unexpected rain can cause snow
falls causing difficult trekking conditions and possibly closure of the pass.
In the case of snow falls MACAW
ADVENTURE can not be held accountable
for the need to take an alternative route. You would also need good quality
trekking boots and equipment to protect you against snow related conditions,
cold and glare. In extreme cases when “Salkantay trail to Machupicchu” is
declared closed for safety reasons MACAW ADVENTURE can replace your trek with
an alternative trek such as 4 Day INKA
JUNGLE trek and your booking deposit money will be used for this or if
you prefer an alternative tour such as 5 Day lake Titicaca package or Jungle
trip etc. to give you some of the many options.
You can pay by WESTERN UNION, by BANKING TRANSFERENCE,
www.moneybookers.com and www.moneygram.com.
1.-SEND YOUR PAYMENT BY WESTERN UNION
With Western Union®, you can send and get money
quickly at any of our 117.000 agents or offices all over the world. Check on
internet www.westernunion.com look for the nearest office of Western Union,
ask for International sendings cashier, then you’ll get a form and you have to
fill it in.
Complete the form.
1. - Ensure you get the form to fill it in.
2. - The payment is in American dollars and write the
amount in letters.
3. - Then write in numbers the amount you will send.
4. - Copy the receptionist information as follows:
Name: David
Surname: Mancilla Muchari
Address: calle Suecia 380 C - Plaza de armas, Cusco City: CUSCO
Country: Peru
Do not forget to fill in your personal information.
Pay to the cashier the amount you will send plus the charge of sending. You’ll
be asked to display your identification. Once the deposit is done you’ll be
given a bill that includes your MTCN :( Money Transfer Control Number).
Send us a mail indicating the amount you’re sending
and the MTCN, we will confirm the transference by e-mail or by phone. Then
we’ll proceed to make all the payments.
Notify your recipient that their money is on the way:
MACAW ADVENTURE
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If you are interested in this tour or do you have
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