THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU. Rates, Terms and Conditions for Fixed Departures (FD) and Horse Ride Departures (EVD)

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1 2018 THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU Rates, Terms and Conditions for Fixed Departures (FD) and Horse Ride Departures (EVD)

2 Rates TREKKING FIXED DEPARTURE PROGRAM 7 days & 6 nights. Cusco to Cusco itinerary. MLP services end upon arrival in Cusco on Day 7. Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 guests. Services as described in the 2018 MLP Fixed Departure brochure. RETAIL RATES: Rates and supplements commissionable to Tour Operators & Travel Agents. March 1-31 November 1 - December 14 April 1 - October 31 & December Single Occupancy Notes: US $ per person based on shared accommodation US $ per person based on shared accommodation US $ per person based on shared accommodation Requested Single: 50% Supplement Single Willing to Share: 25% Supplement EQUESTRIAN FIXED DEPARTURE PROGRAM 7 days & 6 nights. Cusco to Cusco itinerary. MLP services end upon arrival in Cusco on Day 7. Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 guests. Services as described in the 2018 MLP Fixed Departure brochure. RETAIL RATES: Rates and supplements commissionable to Tour Operators & Travel Agents. March 1-31 November 1 - December 14 April 1 - October 31 & December Single Occupancy Notes: US $ per person based on shared accommodation US $ per person based on shared accommodation US $ per person based on shared accommodation Requested Single: 20% Supplement Single Willing to Share: 10% Supplement WHAT IS INCLUDED? All services and transportation (vehicles and trains) from pick up in Cusco on Day 1 to drop off in Cusco on Day 7. 6 nights lodging (5 nights in MLP lodges, 1 night in Aguas Calientes in a 4-star hotel). All meals except breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 7. Service of a bilingual guide (English/Spanish) from Day 1 to Day 7 (other languages available at additional cost). Transportation of personal belongings on the trek by pack horses/mules and/or porters.

3 Guided visit of Machu Picchu Sanctuary (includes entrance, transportation to and from the site and Huayna Picchu permits). Wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) at all lodges and hotels. US$50.00 gratuities for service staff (MLP lodge staff, mule drivers and route chefs), excluding guides. Water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and fresh fruit juices are free of charge at the MLP Lodges. Only filtered water and tea are available free of charge at the hotel in Aguas Calientes. NOT INCLUDED: Massage & Spa Services. Laundry Service. Optional Activities: Chakana Inca Cross Excursion (for the Trekking Program only), Canopy Zipline, Horseback Riding (For the Trekking program only, subject to change). Alcoholic beverages. Bottled water and sports drinks are not included. In an effort to reduce plastic waste on the trail and at the lodges we encourage guests to use refillable water bottles. For this purpose we provide and ample supply of the highest - quality filtered water, available at multiple water stations at the lodges. Local taxes (18% IGV) on meals and lodging applicable to Peruvians, foreign residents in Peru and tourists traveling in Peru for 60+ days Terms and Conditions ADDITIONAL DAY AT MACHU PICCHU Even though guests have enough time to see the core of Machu Picchu Sanctuary during the regular guided tour, most of our guests realize that they would have liked to stay a little longer since there is so much more to explore, such as climbing Machu Picchu Mountain (permit to be purchased in advance) or hiking to the Inca Bridge or the Sun Gate. Please inquire with your Travel Specialist for detailed information and extension rates. PRIVATE GUIDES Depending on group size, MLP schedules one main guide or one main and one assistant guide. Private English speaking guides can be arranged at the additional cost per guide for the standard itinerary (regardless of the number of guests). The private guide would join the group in addition to the standard guides or assistant guides provided by MLP. Please inquire for guiding in other languages. CHILDREN Our minimun recommended age for this program is 12 years old. If you wish to bring younger children, please ask your Travel Specialist if this program is right for them. RESERVATIONS At time of reservations, MLP will need the following information: Departure Date, Full Name, Passport Number, Nationality and Date of Birth of all participants. A reservation is usually granted a 48 hours hold until a deposit is paid and confirmed. If a deposit is not made during this time frame, MLP may release the space to serve another request. However existing reservations on hold will be contacted before to be released. Full guest information needed 90 days prior to departure date.

4 DEPOSITS & FULL PAYMENT A non-refundable deposit of US$ per person is required to confirm a reservation. Full payment is due 60 days prior to arrival Additional travel services purchased through MLP may have different payment and cancellation terms. Please inquire with your Travel Specialist for detailed information on this CANCELLATIONS In the event of a guest s cancellation MLP requires notification of cancellations in writing, by or fax. The following cancellation fees apply: Up to 60 days prior to trip start date: US$ per person is not refundable days prior to trip start date: 50% of the total trip cost days prior to trip start date: 100% of the total trip cost. TRANSFER FEE: TRANSFERRING FROM ONE DEPARTURE TO ANOTHER 60+ days prior to trip start date: US$ per person 59 to 30 days prior to trip start date: 25% of the total trip cost 29 days or less prior to trip start date: 50% of the total trip cost ADDITIONAL NOTES ON TRANSFERS Guests do not have to decide when requesting a transfer which future departure date they would like to join. The transfer fee is due when confirming the future departure date. Transfers are only valid until the end of the following year depending on availability (for example: if a guest cancels in 2018, the guest must travel on a departure date by December 2019). If there is an increase in the rates from one year to the next, the guest is responsible for assuming the difference, in addition to the transfer fee. TRAVEL INSURANCE The Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu is an Adventure Travel Activity which takes place in remote locations and at certain times at high altitudes. As such, it contains a certain level of risk. In order to ensure a safe experience for every guest, we kindly request that every guest presents valid proof of insurance coverage as a minimum for Medical Emergency Treatment and Evacuation. Please note that some insurance policies exclude Adventure Travel Activities or similar from the coverage, so please be careful when assessing and/or purchasing your insurance policy and please make sure that the insurance policy includes Adventure Travel Activities or similar.

5 DEFINITION OF VALID PROOF OF INSURANCE Mountain Lodges of Peru requires presentation of the following information at least 60 days prior to trip start date: Name of Insurance Company and Name of Specific Policy (if applicable) Coverage registration number or code 24hr emergency telephone numbers provided by the insurance company Mountain Lodges of Peru (MLP) partners with an insurance company called BUPA GLOBAL TRAVEL a member of the BUPA Group to offer insurance coverage for Medical Emergency Treatment and Evacuation, including Adventure Travel Activities. Upon your request, MLP may purchase this insurance coverage ON YOUR BEHALF from the mentioned supplier at a rate of US$10 per person per day. The full terms of coverage of the mentioned policy can be found at: In the event that a guest has not presented valid proof of insurance to MLP at least 30 days prior to the trip start date, MLP will provide the aforementioned insurance policy at the rate of US$10 per person per day, for the duration of the itinerary purchased through MLP. Please consult with your Travel Specialist for more details. Terms and Conditions for Other Services RESERVATIONS At the time of reservations: No deposit is required 60 days prior to trip start date: Full payment CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFERS Until 60 days prior to trip start date: No charge days prior to trip start date: 25% of the total trip cost 29 days or less prior to trip start date: 100% of the total trip cost. NOTE: Special Terms and Conditions apply to the cruises, certain hotels and travel services during high season or holiday time. Your Travel Specialist will advise of specific reservations and cancellation terms

6 Contact Information TOLL FREE NUMBERS US/ Canada: Europe: +44 (0) Brazil: Australia: PERU Cusco Office Tel: Tel/Fax: info@mountainlodgesofperu.com Av. El Sol 948, Of. 403, Cusco - Peru Lima Office Tel: Tel/Fax: info@mountainlodgesofperu.com Av. Javier Prado Oeste 757. Magdalena del Mar. Lima - Peru NORTH AMERICA Nadia B. Le Bon H: C: Mlp-us@mountainlodgesofperu.com 190 Montrose Road Berkeley, CA United States EUROPE Elisabeth Leitner-Rauchdobler Tel: elisabeth.lr@mountainlodgesperu.com Weinberg 8 A 4292 KEFERMARKT Austria

THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU. Rates, Terms and Conditions for Fixed Departures (FD)

2020 THE SALKANTAY TREK TO MACHU PICCHU Rates, Terms and Conditions for Fixed Departures (FD) Rates TREKKING FIXED DEPARTURE PROGRAM 7 days & 6 nights. Cusco to Cusco itinerary. MLP services end upon arrival