Palcoyo Experience

Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms carefully before booking. They explain responsibilities, payments, changes and service delivery.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Bookings

How reservations work

Deposit, confirmation and deadlines.

Changes

Modifications & cancellations

Clear rules and timelines.

Responsibilities

What we provide

Your obligations as a traveler.

Terms & Conditions

Welcome to Experiencia Palcoyo. By booking with us, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

1. Reservations & Payments

  • A 40% deposit of the total trip cost is required to confirm any reservation.
  • The remaining balance must be paid:
  • One day before your arrival, or
  • On the first day of your arrival in Lima or Cusco
  • If the booking is made within 15 days prior to arrival, full payment is required at the time of booking
  • A reservation is not considered confirmed until the deposit has been received
  • Experiencia Palcoyo reserves the right to cancel any reservation if payment is not completed within the specified deadlines
  • For full-day tours (excluding Machu Picchu), full payment is required in advance

2. Accepted Payment Methods

  • Bank transfers
  • Credit or debit cards (all major cards accepted)
  • PayPal (5% transaction fee applies)
  • Cash payments (at our Cusco office or designated location)

3. Accepted Currencies

  • Peruvian Soles (PEN)
  • US Dollars (USD)

4. Modification Policy

Date Changes:

  • Changes can be made up to 15 days before the tour start date
  • Subject to availability
  • The client is responsible for any additional costs (transportation, accommodation, etc.)

Itinerary Changes:

  • Subject to availability
  • May incur additional charges

Important:

For tour packages, Machu Picchu visit dates cannot be changed, as tickets are:

  • Non-transferable
  • Non-modifiable

5. Cancellations & Refunds

Tours (1 day or more - excluding Machu Picchu)

  • Up to 48 hours before: 25% penalty + 6% payment gateway fee
  • Up to 24 hours before: 50% penalty + 6% fee
  • Last-minute (12 hours before): 100% penalty

Machu Picchu Tours

  • Up to 7 days before: 50% penalty + 6% fee
  • Within 7 days: 100% penalty

Note:

  • Train tickets, entrance tickets, and bus tickets are non-refundable
  • In case of strikes or protests, cancellations up to 5 days before: 10% penalty

Refund Processing

  • Supplier-related refunds: up to 45 business days
  • Standard refunds: 7 to 30 business days

Refund methods:

  • Bank transfer
  • PayPal

Note:

All transaction fees are the responsibility of the client.

6. Client Responsibility

The client is responsible for providing all required travel documents, including:

  • Valid passport
  • Visa (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Health certificates

Experiencia Palcoyo is not responsible for denied services due to missing documentation.