Refund and Exchange Policy
Last updated: 15/01/2026
1. Introduction
This policy establishes the conditions for date changes, modifications, and refunds (cancellations with reimbursement) of purchased tourism services.
It applies to all tours and services booked through our website or contact channels of CUSCOATOUR.
2. Conditions for Changes and Refunds
2.1 Deadlines for requesting a change or refund
Deadlines are calculated from the scheduled tour time:
| Time before tour | Change option | Refund option |
|---|---|---|
| More than 72 hours | Free change | 100% of deposit |
| Between 48 and 72 hours | Free change | 50% of deposit |
| Between 24 and 48 hours | Subject to availability | 25% of deposit |
| Less than 24 hours | Not available | No refund |
2.2 Requirements for requesting changes or refunds
To process your request, you must meet the following requirements:
- The booking must be confirmed and paid (at least the deposit)
- The request must be made within the established deadlines
- Provide the booking number or proof of payment
- The request must be made by the booking holder
2.3 Cases not eligible for changes or refunds
Change or refund requests are not accepted in the following cases:
- No-show without prior notice
- Requests outside the established deadline (less than 24 hours)
- Tours with promotional or non-refundable rates (indicated at booking time)
- Tour interruption by client's decision during the activity
3. Process to Request a Change or Refund
To request a date change or refund, follow these steps:
Step 1: Contact customer service
Contact us through any of these channels:
- Email: contact@cuscoatour.com
- Phone: +51 983979789
- WhatsApp: +51 989473791
Step 2: Provide required documentation
Include the following information in your request:
- Booking number or confirmation code
- Full name of the booking holder
- Reason for change or cancellation
- Proof of payment (if applicable)
Step 3: Wait for confirmation
Our team will process your request and contact you within a maximum of 24 business hours to confirm the change or indicate the steps for the refund.
4. Refund and Change Options
4.1 Refund modalities
We offer the following refund options:
- Return to original payment method: The refund is processed to the same payment method used for the purchase
- Credit balance: The amount is credited to your account for future bookings, valid for 12 months
- Bank transfer: For cash payments or when it's not possible to refund to the original method
4.2 Refund processing time
Processing time varies according to the payment method:
| Payment method | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Credit/debit card | 5-10 business days |
| Bank transfer | 3-5 business days |
| Yape / Digital wallets | 1-3 business days |
| Credit balance | Immediate |
4.3 Change options
When requesting a change, you have the following options:
- Date change: Reschedule the same tour for another available date
- Tour change: Change to a tour of equal or greater value (paying the difference if applicable)
- Participant change: Modify the number of participants (subject to price adjustment)
5. Costs and Responsibilities
The costs associated with changes and refunds are distributed as follows:
5.1 Costs borne by the client
- Price difference if the new tour has a higher value
- Cancellation penalties according to established deadlines
5.2 Costs borne by the company
In case of cancellation by CUSCOATOUR , we assume:
- Full 100% refund without penalties
- Rescheduling at no additional cost
- Bank transfer costs for the refund
6. Exceptions and Guarantees
6.1 Special cases
In the following situations, we apply special policies:
- Force majeure: Protests, blockades, natural disasters - full refund or rescheduling at no cost
- Weather conditions: If the tour is canceled due to adverse weather, we offer rescheduling or full refund
- Site closure: If an archaeological site closes unexpectedly, an alternative or proportional refund is offered
- Health emergency: Documented client illness allows rescheduling without penalty
6.2 Guarantees
CUSCOATOUR commits to:
- Process all requests fairly and transparently
- Respond to requests within a maximum of 24 business hours
- Offer satisfactory alternatives when the request cannot be fully approved
Important note: For tours that include entrance tickets to archaeological sites (such as Machu Picchu), tickets are non-refundable once issued. In these cases, the refund will be partial, deducting the cost of the tickets.
7. Contact and Customer Service
For any inquiry or request related to changes and refunds, you can contact us:
Email: contact@cuscoatour.com
Phone: +51 983979789
WhatsApp: +51 989473791
Address: Portal Comercio 129, Cusco - Perú
Service hours
Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Peru time, GMT-5)
We commit to responding to all inquiries within a maximum of 24 business hours.