Machu Picchu Ticket Purchase
Jul 23, 2012, 11:34 pm
#1
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Machu Picchu Ticket Purchase
I am trying to purchase 2 MP tickets. Trouble is although the system generated a booking code for us we cannot seem to pay for it. There is some sort of message about high season etc. but I cannot figure out what the trouble is. Tried several Visa credit cards to no avail. There are still tickets available for my date, but I do not want to wait till I arrive in Cusco the day before.
Jul 24, 2012, 7:45 am
#2
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I just got an email from the company that does the Machu Picchu tickets that due to fraud you can no longer pay for the tickets out of Peru!! That is crazy considering they can sell out before you arrive! Anyone know an agency that is in Peru that can book it for me without a steep markup?
Jul 31, 2012, 1:59 am
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Hi,
We're using a Belgian guy based in Lima for our trip - can't tell you what the actual service is like as we leave don't leave for Peru until the 12th august, but so far he has been very helpful and he was recommended by a friend.
His contact details are:
Jean-Paul Hemelaer
[email protected]
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Chris
We're using a Belgian guy based in Lima for our trip - can't tell you what the actual service is like as we leave don't leave for Peru until the 12th august, but so far he has been very helpful and he was recommended by a friend.
His contact details are:
Jean-Paul Hemelaer
[email protected]
SAFE IN LIMA SAC
www.safeinlima.com
HOSTEL IN LIMA -TOUR OPERATOR IN PERU
ALFREDO SILVA 150
04 BARRANCO
TEL. 51/1/2527330
MOBILE 51/997282105 (Claro)
51/964539321 (Movistar)
#094915(RPM)
Skype: jipskylima,
Chris
Aug 1, 2012, 3:25 pm
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Your hotel concierge may be able to book them for you, for a 10% fee. Mine did (Tambo del Inka)
Considering how ticked off you might be not to get to MP, I'd say it's fair...
Considering how ticked off you might be not to get to MP, I'd say it's fair...
Aug 12, 2012, 10:17 am
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I am trying to purchase 2 MP tickets. Trouble is although the system generated a book
The website says that due to the high incidence of fraud with Visa products they no longer accept them; perhaps you ought to try another card and see how that goes...
Aug 12, 2012, 9:26 pm
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Aug 13, 2012, 9:09 pm
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If your hotel won't do it for you or if you have trouble getting in contact with them, I used www.ticket-machupicchu.com/ and it worked for me. The markup is a little higher than 10% ($61 for the regular entry ticket), but it was better than a few travel agents I tried to contact. They got back to me in about 2 business days with a ticket that I can print out.
Aug 16, 2012, 2:31 am
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If your hotel won't do it for you or if you have trouble getting in contact with them, I used www.ticket-machupicchu.com/ and it worked for me. The markup is a little higher than 10% ($61 for the regular entry ticket), but it was better than a few travel agents I tried to contact. They got back to me in about 2 business days with a ticket that I can print out.
Aug 17, 2012, 5:41 pm
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I booked a room at Hotel Sol in Ollantaytambo, they helped me getting the tickets for 30 soles per ticket. I guess that's more than 10%. I am a bit desperate as I am using my isic card disc and wanting to buy the Huayna Picchu ticket too. Does anyone know if they check the card at the Machu Picchu entrance? I just want to make sure I carry the card with me.
Aug 18, 2012, 7:55 am
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They normally double check the ISIC cards. First when buying the tickets and for the second time when entering. You shouldn't be able buy entrance to Wayna Picchu separately. It has to be bought when buying your ticket to Machu Picchu unless Ministry of Culture has changed their policies during the last 2 months. Anyway, Wayna Picchu tickets has to be bought ASAP, preferably 1-2 weeks before visiting, as they are soldout very often.
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Aug 21, 2012, 3:08 pm
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They normally double check the ISIC cards. First when buying the tickets and for the second time when entering. You shouldn't be able buy entrance to Wayna Picchu separately. It has to be bought when buying your ticket to Machu Picchu unless Ministry of Culture has changed their policies during the last 2 months. Anyway, Wayna Picchu tickets has to be bought ASAP, preferably 1-2 weeks before visiting, as they are soldout very often.
Aug 26, 2012, 8:16 pm
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Just say this on the BBC website, which is the best I've seen on this subject: http://www.bbc.com/travel/blog/20120...r-machu-picchu
Aug 27, 2012, 9:30 am
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I was going to Machu Picchu on my 2nd day / after only 1 night in Peru so that wasn't really an option even without Wayna Picchu.
Sep 3, 2012, 4:55 pm
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thanks for this, I ended up buying via the link in this thread to the tour operator who upcharges a bit..we wanted the 7 am wayna hike, so worth the extra $20 total to know we're confirmed...