{"id":292,"date":"2020-03-18T21:39:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T21:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salkantayexpeditions.com\/?page_id=292"},"modified":"2026-01-24T16:22:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T16:22:53","slug":"booking-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/salkantayexpeditions.com\/en\/booking-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Reservation &#038; Booking Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>DEAR TOURISTS: Reservation &amp; Booking Policies<\/strong>:<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you very much for choosing us! Reservation Policies: Please read the following: The  Peruvian system of services and products sometimes differs to that of  their country of origin. We recommend that you carefully read the  following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">TRAVEL IN PERU:<\/mark>  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Salkantay Expeditions operates in regions where standards of accommodation, transportation, and services may not be what one would normally expect. However, we strive with all diligence and ability to provide the best services for our tourists. Traveling in Peru requires flexibility, patience, open-mindedness, good humor, and understanding that circumstances beyond our control may necessitate changes without notice (force majeure &#8211; see below). By booking any of our tours, you agree that Salkantay Expeditions may make necessary changes without liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>FORCE MAJEURE:<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> <\/strong>it Is any case, that Salkantay  Expeditions can not solve, even with all due care, foresee or avoid.  This includes events like the revolts, civil wars, terrorist activity,  industrial dispute, disease, disasters or adverse weather conditions, or  any other similar event beyond our control. In this case, Salkantay  Expeditions will not accept responsibility and reserves the right to  change, postpone or even cancel the trip (this is the last option, of  course!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel insurance is recommended that to get travel insurance that \ncovers the risk of accidents, medical expenses and emergency \nrepatriation, including rescue and air ambulance. We also recommend that\n relates to cancellations and lost luggage. Please forward a copy \/ \npolicy number to our offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>RISKS:<\/strong><\/mark><strong> <\/strong>By booking any of our adventure trips <strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pachaexpeditions.com\/inca-trail-to-machu-picchu\/inca-trail-to-machu-picchu-4days-3nights\/\">Inca  Trail to Machu Picchu<\/a>, Salkantay, Ausangate, Choquequirao trek, etc.)<\/strong> the risks associated with them are assumed. Therefore Salkantay Expeditions accepts no responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending your personal data for reservation: passport number must be  valid, please let us know if you have or will change your passport after  booking <strong>(Inca Trail authorities are not very nice when checking  passports control at Km 82)<\/strong> .tarjeta student (if applicable) must also  be valid at the time of starting their Inca trail. Reservation &amp; Booking Policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>MAKE A RESERVATION (deposit):<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To secure a booking of a tour package, you must pay 50% of the total cost of the package. You will pay the balance upon arrival in Cusco at our offices. For adventure trips, you must make a non-refundable deposit of U$.250 per person ($70 if you want to hire an additional carrier for the Inca Trail). You must also deposit U$.250 to reserve alternatives such as excursions to Lares, Salkantay, Ausangate, Vilcabamba, Choquequirao, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>DEPOSIT CAN BE DONE THROUGH:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>01.- <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#157199\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Western Union Money Transfer Company<\/mark>.<\/strong> The transfer will be made in the names of: <strong>Javier Mendoza Zarate ID Number 24007215<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>02.-<\/strong> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#2276a8\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Pay pal. <\/strong> <\/mark> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>03.- Wire Transfer: <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The customer covers all transaction fees, and these fees are not included in the prices of our tours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>PAYMENT BALANCE:<\/strong> <\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We suggest you pay your final balance in our offices  at least 48\/24 hours before starting the journey or walk. Currently, we  only accept cash, dollars or soles (rate of change 3.90 soles per US $  1). We reserve the right to cancel his trip to the default in this  period, if you have a delay contact the company by phone or E-mail. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">CANCELLATIONS:<\/mark><\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>(1) <\/strong>sent to the reservation deposit is not refundable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(2)<\/strong> Salkantay Expeditions: must be notified of any change or  cancellation of your trip as soon as they become aware of them, through  e-mail or fax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>(3) <\/strong>Once the final balance has been paid: We will not be able to refund your money if you cancel your trip. There is, however, part of your trip that you can use (<a href=\"https:\/\/salkantayexpeditions.com\/en\/machu-picchu-by-train-full-day\/\"><strong>Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a> entrance fee, train ticket, bus ticket up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">VERY IMPORTANT:<\/mark><\/strong> We recommend staying at high  altitude (above 3000 meters &#8211; in Cusco or another high altitude city)  for 3-4 days before the journey. This is in order to minimize the  effects of possible altitude sickness. Also, you can help your body  acclimatize by drinking plenty of fluids, adding a bit more sugar to  your drinks, eating food rich in carbohydrates, avoiding alcohol and  cigarettes and drink coca tea (ancient traditional leaf). Reservation &amp; Booking Policies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>*When you confirm your reservation. You state that it is fully accepting:  Our Terms and Conditions.<\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f17a0a\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Note:<\/mark> The terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ad1e0b\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Thanks again for your choice and have a wonderful trip!<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEAR TOURISTS: Reservation &amp; Booking Policies: Thank you very much for choosing us! Reservation Policies: Please read the following: The Peruvian system of services and products sometimes differs to that of their country of origin. 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