Jaysfan

We are unable to buy children's entrance tickets to MP online. And, of course, the bus tickets between Ag and MP are also not available online (for any age; IIRC there are no discounts on the bus for children who need seats)

So we've been corresponding with an agency. Their mark-up is so high that it would be cheaper to buy adult tickets for everyone!
Can anyone here recommend a travel agent in Ollantaytambo (preferred) or Cusco who charges a modest booking fee? We are flying into Cusco but staying in Ollantaytambo for a few days before going to MP by train for the day.

Thanks in advance

mlgb

Why not ask your taxi to swing by the ticket office in Cusco when you arrive?

"In Cusco, in our authorized offices located on Av. De la Cultura Nº238 Condominio Huascar-Wanchaq. Hours availability from Monday to Saturday 07:00 – 18:30hrs."

What month are you going? There is very little chance of the regular tickets selling out that far in advance. You can also just buy them in Aguas Calientes town although there is a bit of a lineup.

No reason to buy bus tickets in advance.

Jaysfan

MLGB, a belated thanks for your response. In the end, we have decided to buy the entrance tickets in Aguas Calientes.

Jaysfan

For what it's worth, we did buy the tickets in Agua Calientes. We arrived on the first train from Ollantaytambo, around 7am, and were lucky -- no line up at all!
For others doing this, we've heard it's no problem to leave purchases to the "day of" if you're not hiking Huyana Picchu. Had to pay by cash in Soles, only - no USD or credit cards.

mlgb

Thanks for the update. Last year in May I also bought my ticket day of in the office, and was surprised that they were taking Visa & MC at the time..guess they've changed the policy.