Happy Gringo Tours #1 Machu Picchu Tour Operator

Travel through Peru with Happy Gringo Tours and discover its history, culture, and most extraordinary landscapes.

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Peru's Most Trusted Local Tour Operator

Happy Gringo Tours is a 100% locally owned company based in the heart of Cusco. We specialize in creating unforgettable journeys to Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, and the most breathtaking corners of Peru — with expert guides, organic food, and a commitment to sustainable travel.

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Organic Peruvian Food on Treks
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Happy Gringo Tours - Cusco Peru
Cusco, Peru
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From iconic Inca ruins to Amazonian rainforest — we have the perfect journey for every traveler.

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Alternative Treks

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Cachicata Trek

Cachicata Trek

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Choquequirao Trek

Choquequirao Trek

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Cusco

Cusco

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Ecuador

Ecuador

1 Tours
Huchuy Qosqo Trek

Huchuy Qosqo Trek

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Inca Trail

Inca Trail

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Inca Trail Tour

Inca Trail Tour

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Why Happy Gringo

Not Just a Tour — an Experience

We are obsessed with every detail of your trip, so you only have to focus on enjoying the magic of Peru.

100% Local Operator

Locally owned and operated in Cusco. Your money supports the local economy and real Peruvian families.

Organic Peruvian Food

The only tour company in Peru that serves organic, locally sourced food on all treks. Taste the real Peru.

Expert Local Guides

Our certified bilingual guides know every stone of the Inca Trail. Mauro, Rubén, and Ivan lead the way.

Sustainable Travel

We minimize environmental impact and support local communities at every stop on your journey.

Safety First

Professional first-aid equipped guides, reliable transport, and carefully vetted accommodations on every tour.

Best Price Guarantee

We match or beat any comparable tour price. No hidden fees — full transparency from booking to finish.

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Machu Picchu

Happy Gringo Tours invites you to discover Machu Picchu, a world-renowned sanctuary surrounded by lush cloud forests, dramatic mountain scenery, and breathtaking panoramic views—home to remarkable biodiversity, ancient Inca architecture, and a mystical atmosphere where nature, history, and culture blend in perfect harmony.

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2 Day Tour to Machu Picchu 2 day tour to Machu Picchu from Cusco is the best. This is designed...

Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days
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Inca Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu 4 days The Inca Jungle Trek 4 Days, also known as the Inca Jungle...

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The 4-Day Lares Trek to Machu Picchu, or the Lares Trek Peru, is often considered one of the best alternatives...

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Luxury Machu Picchu Tours, live and never-to-be-forgotten experience from Cusco to Machu Picchu aboard one of the most luxury trains...

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Day Trip to Machu Picchu From Cusco A Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco is one of our exclusive tours....

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Experience the best of the citadel of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain on this two-day Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu...

Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour Two Days One Night
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Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour Two Days One Night

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Witness the sunrise in Machu Picchu Citadel on our exclusive two-day Machu Picchu Sunrise Tour from Cusco. Machu Picchu, the lost city...

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Peru Machu Picchu Tours, this trip offers a unique perspective for healthy individuals with a longing for a different and...

What Our Travelers Say

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machupicchu Este fue el mejor tour de nuestras vidas,jorge nuestro guia nos estuvo esperando a nuestra llegada hacia aguas calientes luego accedimos ala ciudadela inca machupicchu donde tuvinos la mejor experiencia jorge fue muy detallista muy amable nos dio toda la informacion de toda la historia ,tomamos muy buenas fotos y el clima estuvo perfecto ,muy agradecidos y recomendamos mucho esta compania la mejor experiencia ,gracias
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Alan B
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Stuning This was a last-minute trip, and Gringo Tours handled everything seamlessly. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning to visit Machu Picchu. Our guide, Jorge, was excellent and took amazing photos for us throughout the journey. A special thank you to Mr. Frank for helping me get back to the airport on time to catch my flight. Big thanks to all the crew from Happy Gringo Tours
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Unforgettable experience De omgeving van de trek was magisch, onderweg zijn we enorm goed begeleid door een lieve, relaxte, down to earth gids, Jorge Elder. He was amazing, along the way he kept telling us more about our environment with the highlight Machu Picchu where he passionately told us about the history. The cooking along the trek was amazing and we never had too little to eat. Everyone on the team was super friendly!
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Great Tour Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity and Happy Gringo takes care of all the preparation!! If you are not into the hassle of planning and staying at multiple places or you just want that picture and see the view, then this tour is for perfect for you. At first I was going to do all the planning and figure a way to get from Cusco to Manchu Picchu on a last minute trip catching different rides, staying at different hotels purchasing train, bus and entry tickets then turn around and do it all for the trip back. Well once we got into Cusco I came across this tour that took care of all of it for us, granted it was low season due to the end of rain season but they had tickets available next day. Communication was great from to start to finish and everything in between!! The drivers, tour guide Ruben were all super cool, informative and helpful!!! We were able to have a perfect day and view of this wonder of the world, I will be recommending this tour to family and friends and any of the wanderlust TripAdvisor review readers lol!!
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Great experience I had a great experience with my tour guide, Ruben, during my visit to Machu Picchu. He was very informative, sharing interesting insights that made the site much more meaningful. His English was excellent, making everything easy to understand, and he communicated clearly throughout. Ruben was also friendly and professional, which made the tour even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Machu Picchu.
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Tour impresionante en Machu Picchu Viaje a Machu Picchu de un día desde Cusco con la agencia Happy Gringo Tours y todo nos salió muy organizado. Nuestro guía Mauro estuvo muy atento y amistoso. Recomendamos a la agencia!
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Great tour at last minute! The Machu Picchu tour 2 days and 1 Night from Cusco at last minute reservation was very good. The transportation, the hotel, the train and the tour guide were professionals. We highly recommend Booking the 2 days tour at last minute with gringo Tours. Thanks for everything!
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Absolutely fabulous This trip exceeded all our expectations in every way and every experience was fabulous. I was a little worried about visiting in the rainy season but everywhere was green, the flowers were spectacular and there were fewer tourists - perfect and we only got wet once on the third morning of the Inca Trail. Highlights were flying over the Nasca Lines, trekking in the Colca Canyon, the three lagoons in the Sacred Valley and of course the Inca Trail where we were expertly looked after by six porters, a cook (in chef whites) and a guide. The organisation by Jacky at Happy Gringo in conjunction with Leonardo at Setours was first rate and all aspects of the holiday went like clockwork. Every guide and driver were first rate, the hotels were comfortable in great locations and Leonardo even helped to get our bags to us when Air France failed to deliver them from Paris.
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Fabulous
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I enjoyed my trip with so much fun and Joy 😂 Really Got a Fanatics treatment and a luxury comfy trip
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That's the Trip I think everyone wants and want to go with it I enjoyed the rainbow mountain trip very much
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A perfect mix of adventure and history That's the real trip and the history remind trip walking in the footsteps of the Incas while witnessing breathtaking views was an extraordinary experience
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Thanks For the 5D/4N Cusco Trip it was a Fun joy and really a cool Trip with such nice Management and everything very well
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Ghulam Rabbani
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This Trip was Truly magical because Every step was worth it. The history, nature, and stunning landscapes created a journey I’ll never forget
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Fun and lovely snorkel Absolutely challenging yet incredible Trip The diverse landscapes, ancient ruins, and the final sunrise over Machu Picchu were beyond words and phrases.
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Breathtaking, exhausting, and rewarding! Trip A journey through history, nature, and self-discovery, leading to the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu.
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Spectacular and humbling!The trail took me through breathtaking landscapes and into the heart of ancient Incan civilization.
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An epic journey through time! Walking ancient paths and witnessing stunning landscapes made this trek absolutely unforgettable and very beautiful and superb Trip.
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We recommend booking 4 to 6 months in advance, especially during peak season (April–October). Inca Trail permits have a strict annual limit and sell out very quickly. Contact us today to check availability for your preferred dates.

All our tours include: certified bilingual guide, entrance tickets, transportation from Cusco, train tickets (where applicable), accommodation on multi-day tours, and organic meals on trekking tours. Full details are listed on each tour page.

Cancellations made at least 48 hours before tour departure receive a 100% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours receive a 50% refund. Please send cancellation requests to info@happygringotours.com.

Cusco sits at 3,400m (11,152ft) above sea level. We recommend spending 1–2 days acclimatizing before any trekking tour. Our guides carry supplemental oxygen and know all the signs. We'll guide you through safe acclimatization.

Absolutely! All our tours can be arranged as private experiences. Private tours offer greater flexibility, personalized pacing, and a dedicated expert guide. Contact us for a custom quote.

The Classic Inca Trail (4 days) requires moderate fitness — you'll hike 12–16km/day at altitude. We recommend regular cardio training for 2–3 months before your trip. We also offer easier alternatives like the Salkantay Trek or train-only options.

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