We are thinking of arriving to Cusco in the afternoon on January 1st. We want to be picked up at the airport from Cusco to stay over night in Scared Valley region. On Janurary 2nd we then want to start the tour and already be in the Scared Valley. Question for you, given its the rainy season we were reading its best to go into Machu Picci between the hours of 10am to 1pm where the clouds reduce and the mountains are more visible. If this is true, it makes sense to start later on tbe Machu Picchu and do an afternoon circuit. Then later that day take a the train back to Ollanyatambo and then car back to Cusco on Jan 4th night. Is this tour possible with this schedule or it is better to do a private tour? Also, from your experience given it is the raining season we were considering if we should do Macchu Picchu for 2 days to ensure we get photos with visibility. We thought one of those days we can do Hauya or Mountain (circuit 1 or 3).

We are not able to modify or customize our tour itineraries and the earliest departure we have available to request for the 'Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure' is January 3rd. So based on your preferences listed below it is probably best to arrange something privately.

Are Machu Picchu tickets guaranteed on this tour? I can see the dates on sale that work for us, but everything I have read says that if tickets are not available on the official website, there's no other way to get them (other than queueing the day beforehand in Aguas Calientes). We would be able to start this tour on 20th, 21st, 22nd, or as an absolute backup, 23rd.

Machu Picchu tickets are included in the tour price. However if you would like to proceed with making a booking this tour is on request status. This means as soon as your booking is made we will send a request to our local team to make sure that everything can be confirmed for you, including the Machu Picchu tickets. The request process can take about 2 to 3 business days and if we cannot confirm all the services you will be refunded. If this tour is confirmed it means your tickets to Machu Picchu are guaranteed.

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Cusco to Aguas Calientes
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Hotel (Hotel Wiracocha Inn)
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- Ccaccaccollo Community and Women's Weaving Co-op visit
- Parwa Community Restaurant in the Sacred Valley
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- Cusco City Tour (45PEN per person)
- Inka Museum (10PEN per person)
- Cusco Tourist Ticket (130PEN per person)
- Whitewater Rafting Urubamba (165PEN per person)
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Sandra
October 6th, 2022
3.0
The accomodation in Aguas Calientes and in Cusco were very basic. Especially, we did not like the hotel El Puma in...
The accomodation in Aguas Calientes and in Cusco were very basic. Especially, we did not like the hotel El Puma in Cusco, very bad location on a loud street, far from the center, cold rooms and extremly poor breakfast. We spent a few days in Cusco before the trip in a much better area. Additonally, we think value for money was very low. Very expensive trip for the service we have got, very basic program, this could have been organized very easily on our own - simply transfer and very very basic accomodation, and one lunch. Sacred Valley was just a pic from the street. We used G Adventures in other countries already and were happier in the past. We will not recommend this tour to anyone.Show more
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Hi Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to send through your constructive feedback. Comments of this nature are the best way to ensure we are continually growing and are, as such, incredibly valuable.
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Melissa
August 16th, 2018
5.0
Alex was the best tour guide I could ask for!
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Sabrina
August 5th, 2018
5.0
Very relaxing and informative way to travel
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Daryl
September 30th, 2018
5.0
Marcelino was great. He was knowledgeable of the Inca history. He was kind send cheerful hearted.
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Malea
September 16th, 2018
5.0
Daniel, out tour guide, as FANTASTIC! He was so accommodating and a blast to be around! I want to personally thank...
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Daniela
September 17th, 2018
5.0
Our tour guide Daniel Mayta was awesome
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Candice
September 29th, 2018
5.0
It was a good and reasonable way to see South America.
Traveled in September 2018

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Asked on October 1st, 2025
We are thinking of arriving to Cusco in the afternoon on January 1st. We want to be picked up at the airport from Cusco to stay over night in Scared Valley region. On Janurary 2nd we then want to start the tour and already be in the Scared Valley. Question for you, given its the rainy season we were reading its best to go into Machu Picci between the hours of 10am to 1pm where the clouds reduce and the mountains are more visible. If this is true, it makes sense to start later on tbe Machu Picchu and do an afternoon circuit. Then later that day take a the train back to Ollanyatambo and then car back to Cusco on Jan 4th night. Is this tour possible with this schedule or it is better to do a private tour? Also, from your experience given it is the raining season we were considering if we should do Macchu Picchu for 2 days to ensure we get photos with visibility. We thought one of those days we can do Hauya or Mountain (circuit 1 or 3).
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- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  We are not able to modify or customize our tour itineraries and the earliest departure we have available to request for the 'Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure' is January 3rd. So based on your preferences listed below it is probably best to arrange something privately.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2025
  We don't offer private departures for two people so this is not something we can offer (unless you are in a private group of 6+ people, then we can pass your enquiry over to our Groups department). As mentioned previously the itinerary would remain as advertised, even if it was private the itinerary itself would not change.
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Amber
Asked on March 25th, 2025
Are Machu Picchu tickets guaranteed on this tour? I can see the dates on sale that work for us, but everything I have read says that if tickets are not available on the official website, there's no other way to get them (other than queueing the day beforehand in Aguas Calientes). We would be able to start this tour on 20th, 21st, 22nd, or as an absolute backup, 23rd.
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Machu Picchu tickets are included in the tour price. However if you would like to proceed with making a booking this tour is on request status. This means as soon as your booking is made we will send a request to our local team to make sure that everything can be confirmed for you, including the Machu Picchu tickets. The request process can take about 2 to 3 business days and if we cannot confirm all the services you will be refunded. If this tour is confirmed it means your tickets to Machu Picchu are guaranteed.
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Scott
Asked on January 25th, 2024
looking for a combination adventure of camping, hiking, hotel for our 35th wedding anniversary on Dec 2, 2024. How safe is travel for us
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  Scott
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  Do we actually hike Machu Picchu?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2024
  With regards to you enquiry about the Machu Picchu by Train Independent Adventure, this adventure is one of our independent adventures, which means you will only have your Guide with you during the Sacred Valley on a guided tour and the next morning for a guided tour of the inspiring Machu Picchu ruins. It does not involve hiking such as with the Inca Trail ending in Machu Picchu. Please also note this independent tour means you could be travelling with other travellers that are not part of G Adventures. If you are looking for a more fully guided experience, we suggest looking the tour we offer such as: Explore Machu Picchu or Machu Picchu Adventure. We highly suggest to look at a more fully guided tour with us if you are concerned about safety. We have not had any issues on any of our tours in Peru and Ecuador, even with the situation from Ecuador beginning of January.

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