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lantaytambo and Chinchero). You can also consider doing these on your own and at your
own pace with a licensed taxi driver, especially if you have a group. They can also be
done via public transport.
Agents also offer expensive Machu Picchu tours that include transport, admission tick-
ets to the archaeological site, an English-speaking guide and lunch. Since you only get to
spend a few hours at the ruins, it's more enjoyable (not to mention much cheaper) to DIY.
You can hire a guide at Machu Picchu or in advance, from Cuzco.
The following tour agencies are recommended:
Andina Travel
( 25-1892;
www.andinatravel.com
; Plazoleta Santa Catalina 219)
Adventure tour op-
erator with classic tours and treks.
ADVENTURE TOUR
Antipode
( 970-440-448;
www.antipode-travel.com
; Choquechaca 229)
An attentive, French-
run outfit offering classic tours, treks and shorter local adventure outings.
ADVENTURE TOUR
Chaski Ventura
( 23-3952;
www.chaskiventura.com
; Manco Cápac 517)
Pioneer of alternative
and community tourism, with quality itineraries and guides, also involved in community
development. Offers package trips to the jungle, overnights in Sacred Valley communities
and Machu Picchu. French, English and Spanish spoken.
CULTURAL TOUR
Fertur
( 22-1304;
www.fertur-travel.com
; San Agustín 317)
Local office of long-established,
very reliable agency for flights and all conventional tours.
TOUR
TOUR
Milla Turismo
( 23-1710;
www.millaturismo.com
; Av Pardo 800)
Reputable conventional tour oper-
ator with travel agency services and recommended private tours with knowledgeable
drivers.
