Machu Picchu on our own

[psygist]

We have a pre-cruise visit to Cusco in February. What is best way to obtain tickets and transportation in advance for Machu Picchu?  Tickets and transportation for 2023 aren’t available for purchase until December. 
Better to purchase tickets online through official sites when they come available, or pre-purchase reservations through online tour agency now?

[Mercruiser]

We are planning a very similar pre-cruise trip, also in February. But I'm on a different cruise.

 

I have not been to Machu Picchu before. But from what I read, February is completely off season. In fact it looks like some of the area hotels close for the month.  I don't think it will be any problem getting MP tickets. But I will be interested to read any responses here from experienced MP travelers.

 

If I don't hear otherwise, I plan to get my MP tickets at the  official government site 

https://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/?lang=en

or possibly at one of the ticket resellers.

 

Here is a link to my planned itinerary from our roll-call:

 

Note that the Cuzco to MP trains don't run in February. That's one reason I'm staying in Ollantaytambo, so I can board the MP train there.

Edited November 15, 2022 by Mercruiser