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The Company

1. What's your mission?

We, as a travel agency, look to portray the dreams of our customers in each travel package we organize, whilst showing even more of our culture, history, and natural heritage. Offering a unique travel experience is our main goal, thereby, we work with top-quality accommodation options, transport, tour operators, and other services to ensure comfort to all our clients.

2. Why should I book with Viagens Machu Picchu?

Viagens Machu Picchu was born in 2014 with the initiative of promoting tourism in Peru to the Brazilian public. Nowadays, we have expanded our services to the English-speaking market. Our company has exceeded the expectations of over 40,000 passengers during their trip to Peru, positioning ourselves as one of the best local travel agencies in the country.

Thanks to our experience as a tourism company throughout the years, we look to provide quality in all aspects, which has been a pure reflection of our identity and hard work. Likewise, we aspire to fulfill all the wishes and preferences of our clients without missing any details while delivering the best options according to their profile.

3. How reliable is Viagens Machu Picchu?

We consider ourselves as a trustworthy company by guaranteeing full transparency at all times. Our customers are a perfect example of our reliability as a travel agency, which has been exposed on the TrustPilot, TripAdvisor, Google, and Facebook platforms.

4. What type of experiences do you offer?

Viagens Machu Picchu is a tourism-specialized company in Peru, thereby, we offer different experiences to all profiles of travelers that look to venture out to our country:

- Adventure: Peru is the perfect destination for adventure sports lovers. The extensive diversity of these lands makes them suitable for different outdoor activities, such as trekking, white-water rafting, mountain biking, paragliding, sandboarding, and more.
- Experiential: This South American gem is recognized for its well-rooted culture, though its diversity is what makes it so special. Each region has distinctive customs and traditions worth knowing, which is why there are many options for tourists who wish to experience this in-depth, where local families open their doors to foreign travelers and teach them about their daily lives.
- Esoteric and Mystical Experiences: Many ancient traditions have been kept alive through all this time. The famous Inca civilization marked our lands leaving a prevailing legacy where spiritual rituals, cleansing ceremonies, meditations, and more have been brought to the surface to help travelers who seek guidance.
- For the Family: We are proud to say that Peru is a family-oriented country, with attractions for all ages and tastes. Our natural wonders will leave each person captivated and without mentioning the impressive archeological sites you’ll encounter that will surely drive your children's imagination to a back-in-time journey.
- Luxury: Traveling in comfort and in-style is the main goal for many travelers in Peru. Therefore, we care to provide the most exclusive experience for those looking for indulgence and to know our history and culture in depth.

To learn more about our different travel experiences, make sure to visit this section.

5. Who travels with you?

As aforementioned, our packages are thoughtfully designed for those travelers who aspire to experience Peru at its fullest, in comfort, and in-style. Solo travelers, groups of friends, families, and elder people have been our main customers throughout these years, and we are proud to say that our experiences are suitable for all ages and tastes.

6. Who are your guides?

Our guides are professionals specialized in tourism. This group of local experts includes Spanish, Portuguese, and English-speaking guides willing to provide an excellent experience throughout your trip.

7. Who are your drivers?

We have thoughtfully selected our drivers according to their experience on the road. Therefore, our drivers are professionals who have dedicated many years to provide transport services across the country. Awareness, responsibility, and respect are the characteristics that define this special team.

8. Is Viagens Machu Picchu a tour operator or travel agency?

Viagens Machu Picchu works under the license of a travel agency, we organize experiences and travel packages for tourists around the world. However, we also have special excursions organized by our professional guides in some cities of Peru, these are exclusively available for Viagens Machu Picchu passengers only.

Packages

1. Do you arrange commercial and international flights?

At the moment, we do not arrange international or commercial flights. However, we will help you organize your trip and flight schedules before traveling abroad. Make sure to contact our team and get personalized assistance for planning your trip.

2. Is transport included in your travel packages?

Yes, transport is included in our travel packages. For more details, check our package section or contact our travel assistants.

3. Is there a luggage limit?

No, there is no luggage limit for our transport options. However, while purchasing your plane ticket, make sure to know what are the restrictions of the airlines you’ll be traveling with.

4. Do you organize private road trips through Peru?

Yes, we do organize private road trips through Peru. It is worth mentioning that the price range may be significantly more expensive for a 3-passenger or less package. However, we do recommend this option for larger groups since the total amount could barely change.

5. Do you offer family trips?

We, as travelers, know how important it is to spend quality time with family. Therefore, we care to provide a unique experience through Peru where even the little ones will be amazed by the astonishing beauty of our country. If you wish for more information, please get in touch with our team.

6. Do you organize personalized travel packages?

Yes, our main goal as a travel agency is to provide an authentic adventure in our country. Therefore, if you’re looking to travel off the beaten path or to be provided with the best trip itinerary through Peru, make sure to contact our team.

7. Do you offer private tours?

Yes, we have private excursions to different locations in Peru. We are looking forward to guaranteeing comfort while still showing a great part of our historical and cultural heritage.

8. Do you offer travel insurance services?

Currently, we are not offering travel insurance services, but we do advise you to purchase a travel insurance plan before traveling abroad. Sometimes we tend to confuse the actual purpose of travel insurance since it not only covers medical emergencies but also trip cancellations, baggage loss and delays, stolen documents and credit cards, medical repatriation, and more according to your needs.

9. How do I book a travel package?

Booking a travel package is as easy as requesting a quote on any of our options. Once you’ve filled in your details, one of our travel assistants will get in touch with you. If you still have no idea of what you’d like to do during your stay in Peru, don’t worry, we are here to help you.

Our sales team will take care of all the details involved with your trip as well as giving you options about the different destinations to visit in our country. You’ll realize that planning a trip abroad has never been easier.

10. How far in advance should I book my trip?

We usually recommend booking your trip at least 2-3 months in advance, especially if you’re planning on a long stay in Peru. Viagens Machu Picchu works with 3 to 5-star hotels and most of them request booking weeks in advance, as well as tours, train rides, transportation options, and other services.

During Your Trip

1. Can I book tours during my trip?

Yes, if you decide on any other excursion during your trip, you can always contact us and we’ll try our best to fulfill your requests. However, it is worth mentioning that extra tours booked at the very last minute are subject to availability.

2. Can I extend my travel package during my trip?

Yes, remember that we are only a phone call away to help you with any inquiry you may have. However, this will be up to the flexibility of your plane ticket, so we encourage you to confirm with your airline first in order to change departure dates. Likewise, make sure to not overstay your established time in Peru, otherwise, you’ll have to pay an additional fee to the Peruvian Migration Office.

3. Are there age restrictions for your trips?

No, there is no age limit for our trip. However, we do require a travel permit if a child is traveling with one parent, relative, or representative.

4. What if I need to contact Viagens Machu Picchu during my trip?

From day one, you’ll be assigned a travel agent. Afterward, one day before your trip, one of our operation staff will contact you to confirm your assistance. Therefore, you’ll have two emergency contacts, email addresses, and office phone numbers to contact us anytime during your trip.

5. What happens in an emergency during my trip through Peru?

Our team is highly capacitated to assist you in any eventuality. Likewise, you will have our contact numbers, address, and email to contact us in case of any emergency. Our team will be at your disposal 24/7.

Payments

1. Is Viagens Machu Picchu Financially Secure?

Viagens Machu Picchu started in 2014 as a travel agency looking to promote tourism in Peru to the Brazilian market. Nowadays, we have helped over 40,000 passengers to visit our authentic country. We are working with a travel operator license under RUC No. 20564307841. Viagens Machu Picchu has all the requirements that allow us to be a travel agency in Peru with a total guarantee for our clients.

2. Where does my money go?

Once we’ve received your deposit, your money goes to our bank account in Peru. This payment allows us to book your accommodation, tours, transport, and other services included in your travel package.

3. How Secure are my credit card details?

Currently, we accept online payments through Niubiz (VisaNET globalized platform) and PayPal, which we consider are the most effective and safe platforms on the internet. For example, Niubiz counts with an anti-fraud tool called Decision Manager by Cybersource and it is certified in PCI DSS, which guarantees the protection, integrity, and confidentiality of all data.

Likewise, Paypal is also PCI DSS compliant and doesn’t share any credit card or bank account details with the receiver or seller. Therefore, your payment methods are entirely secure through these online platforms.

It is worth mentioning that some fees may apply to each transaction, however, you won’t have to pay for these since we assume all the extra costs.

Changes & Cancellations

1. If a tour is canceled due to weather conditions, do I get a refund?

Tour cancellations due to bad weather conditions have no refund, as they are factors beyond our control. However, we’d like to ensure the integrity of our passengers by acknowledging that some other situations may be taken into account. Therefore, if having any inconvenience, make sure to contact your travel agent.

2. Can I change the starting date of my travel package?

Yes, you can change the starting date of your travel package. However, an administrative fee between 10% and 50% of the total value of the package will be charged, depending on the proximity to the original date of your trip (this is subject to availability and supplier policies).

3. Can I cancel my trip?

Yes, you can cancel your trip. However, there are certain regulations binded to your refund options. Viagens Machu Picchu will only refund a certain amount according to the following conditions:

- Up to 50 days before the starting date, no penalty will be applied and the full value will be refunded to your bank account.
- Up to 30 days before the starting date, there will be a 10% fine of the total value of the package.
- Up to 20 days before the starting date, there will be a 50% fine of the total value of the package.
- Up to 10 days before the starting date, there will be an 80% fine of the total value of the package.
- For cancellations made less than 7 days before the starting date, the total value of the package will be withheld.

Important Note: Machu Picchu Travel will have up to 50 days to refund the money to the passenger, according to the aforementioned conditions, counted from the date of cancellation of the trip.

4. What happens if I can't make it to my trip on the last minute?

Unfortunately, this is beyond our control, which means you won’t be eligible for a refund of your trip. However, if you have hired a travel insurance plan with cancellation coverage, they may help according to your situation and the insurance policies.