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  We had difficult time to find the Machu Picchu tickets. We were lucky to meet a travelers who were in our hotel they gave us the contact number of Gringo... read more Tours. They got the tickets for the circuit two when this circuit is booked months in advance.

Thanks the crew of Happy Gringo, the team was super helpful ando highly recommend visiting Machu Picchu witj them.

We are Happy Gringos too :)

  We had booked the final 10km hike to Machu Picchu and had just met our guide, Franklin. We began the hike but it quickly became clear that something was not... read more right with my son’s health.

After trying a bit more we reluctantly decided we had to abort the hike. Franklin was really on the ball. He got us onto a train to Aguas Calientes where there were medical facilities. Franklin ran to the medical centre and the staff came down to us in order to assess my son. Franklin was in constant contact with Marco at Happy Gringo back in Cusco.

Furthermore, Marco kept phoning me to reassure me we were not alone. He was looking into accommodation in Aguas Calientes for us in order to give us rest and to complete our tour.

My son received excellent treatment (turned out to be food poisoning), and after a few hours in the hospital he was discharged. The doctor said it would be ok to still visit Machu Picchu as long as we took the bus up the hill.

So, we did get to see the site and Franklin was great at explaining the areas and significance of the site in the wider context of the Inca empire.

Tours are fun when they go right and this company has a good reputation. However, we don’t think enough about what could go wrong. I’d like to reassure everyone that these guys have it all covered. They made a stressful time as “low stress” as possible and I can’t thank them enough.

Great team - you’ll be in safe hands if things don’t go to plan!

  Last minute trip, found a one day trip through trip advisor. Was happy. Called the tour operator, Happy Gringo Tours, to confirm, given it was last minute. (Night before). They... read more told me I would have to pay an additional $50 when I arrived the following day. When I argued that the trip was fully paid for, they canceled it. Shady, seedy operator. Not happy. Confirmation info is below-

Confirmed
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco
Day Trip Tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco 04:30
USD $393.00

Mon, Sep 05,

  Overall a wonderful experience. A little hiccup with entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, but that was resolved by the tour guides. The guides were very knowledgeable, provided historical context, and... read more were very friendly. The sites speak for themselves, so if you’re already looking at visiting Machu Picchu, you won’t be disappointed.

  Unmissable! This is truly a cultural, history oriented trek to Machu Picchu. It is very easy and interesting with some notable Inca sites along the way. Mauro is the best... read more guide with so much of energy and positive approach. Machu Picchu has a different vibe and it was such a remarkable experience to enter there and to feel it while Mauro, our guide poured out the history of the place in detail.

  A perfect two day trip to Machu Picchu, thanks to Ruben for sharing so many information about the Incas and Andean traditions. The trek included visits to three Inca sites... read more before getting a glimpse of Machu Picchu. The communication before the tour was very smooth and efficient, Marco was very helpful and courteous. This was truly an experience of a lifetime.

  This was a really great experience. They take out all the trouble and hassle of having to navigate finding your way to and finding a ticket for Machu Picchu. Maoro... read more is the best tour guide for English speakers. 10/10

  This was a really great experience. They take out all the trouble and hassle of having to navigate finding your way to and finding a ticket for Machu Picchu. Maoro... read more is the best tour guide for English speakers. 10/10

  The tour takes your breath away. The planning of the travel agency is top-notch. The schedule of departure from the hotel to the train station then the final... read more transport from the train to the park entrance is as described.

  No unplesanat surprises, the company adhered to what was mentioned in the itinerary. Mauro was the guide and certainly the guy made all difference. His knowledge on Inca civilization was... read more just impeccable.

  Best of the best! This company has so many amazing people. Every individual i dealt with made me feel special. The guidesare very different to what i expereicned in... read more entire South America. Ruben is a true star and was very nice in explaining things in Machu Picchu citadel. This was a perefect day trip.

  I can´t reccommend them enough. Such a perfect company who were extremely well organised from start to end with no flaws at all. Marco was very considerate and did everything... read more he could to organise the tour efficiently. Mauro, the guide was possibly the best we had in the entire trip to Peru. They certainly created this amazing memory for us.

  Long story short I thought I had a Machu Picchu day trip booked but 48 hours prior to the day it turns out I had not. Generally you have to... read more buy tickets 30 days in advance to get in, and I was in Lima 2 days before and had no option of getting in.

That is until Happy Gringos stepped in and after a short checkout process I seemed to be set. I was still skeptical right up until the moment I was locked up early in the morning to get to the train station, and got an amazing day tour of MP. Our guide was helpful, funny and truly made the already amazing historical site everything I needed it to be.

If you're like me and slack until the last minute there is no other option than HG.

  What an amazing day. We were picked up on time and the journey was pretty cool. Yes it's a long day but I promise you every part of it is... read more totally worth it. Shout out to our tour guide Mauro when we got to Machu Picchu for showing us around and giving us the history on this gorgeous location. He was excellent. This is a total "must do" day trip and if I ever return to Cusco again, I'd 100% redo this day.

  Hats off to the guide, Ruben for such an incredible experience of a lifetime. This was just a perfect trek to Machu Picchu. Although the trek has no Inca Ruins... read more along the way, it offers magnificient views of the Andes and also gives a cultural insight. All camping areas were surreal and the food was incredible. The visit to Machu Picchu started with a two hours tour with Mauro and took us around the citadel. It was just perfect.

  Great experience. Transportation was nice, and easy. Reuban provided a great tour of Machu Picchu. I would do this tour again if I had the opportunity.