Which circuit at Machu Picchu is included? If it's Machu Picchu Circuit 1 - can we complete the ticket with the citadel by paying an additional fee in cash?

For the Express Peru with Machu Picchu by Train tour, the entrance to Machu Picchu is pre-arranged and subject to the official government ticketing system. Unfortunately, tickets cannot be modified locally or upgraded in cash on site. If you prefer a specific circuit, we would need to check availability in advance at the time of booking.

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Express Peru with Machu Picchu by Train

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Day 1
Cusco
Cusco
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Hotel (Hotel Prisma)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting with G Adventures Representative
Optional Activities
- Cusco Cooking Class (pickup approximately 12:30, return approximately 16:00)
Day 2
Cusco - Sacred Valley
Cusco - Sacred Valley
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Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet-style lunch at Parwa Community Restaurant in Huchuy Qosco, G Adventures-supported community restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Inka Paradise)
Included Activities
- Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit
- Cuyo Chico Pottery Making Demonstration
- Parwa Community Restaurant meal experience
Optional Activities
- Hike to Ollantaytambo storehouses
- Visit local Chicheria (corn beer bar)
Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba Valley
Day 3
Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Seven Machu Picchu Hotel), Hotel (Avraham hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit local hot springs (6 USD per person)
- Explore the local market
- One-Day Inca Trail Hike
Landmarks
Urubamba Valley
Aguas Calientes
Day 4
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Machu Picchu to Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Prisma)
Included Activities
- Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Optional Activities
- Machu Picchu Circuit 1
- Machu Picchu Circuit 3
Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo
Day 5
Cusco
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Prisma)
Optional Activities
- Rainbow Mountain Hike - Full-day Trip
- Visit local market
- Visit nearby archaeological sites
Landmarks
Rainbow Mountain
Day 6
Cusco
Cusco
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Ollantaytambo
Urubamba Valley

Landmarks
Urubamba Valley
Aguas Calientes

Landmarks
Machu Picchu
Ollantaytambo

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Rainbow Mountain

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Asked on February 27th, 2026
Which circuit at Machu Picchu is included? If it's Machu Picchu Circuit 1 - can we complete the ticket with the citadel by paying an additional fee in cash?
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  For the Express Peru with Machu Picchu by Train tour, the entrance to Machu Picchu is pre-arranged and subject to the official government ticketing system. Unfortunately, tickets cannot be modified locally or upgraded in cash on site. If you prefer a specific circuit, we would need to check availability in advance at the time of booking.

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Express Peru with Machu Picchu by Train

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Cusco

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Cusco - Sacred Valley

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Optional Activities

Sacred Valley - Aguas Calientes

Optional Activities

Machu Picchu to Cusco

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cusco

Optional Activities

Cusco

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