- A.h. Arahuay LL - 1, Cusco, Perú.
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The Huayna Picchu ticket provides access to a significant experience at Machu Picchu (approx. 2430 meters / 7972 feet) the hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu mountain (approx. 2693 meters / 8835 feet). This ticket also grants entry to the lower section of the Inca city. Here you can observe important Inca constructions such as:
Note This is a highly demanded ticket it sells out quickly. Only 200 individuals are permitted entry daily. Check our availability calendar for the ‘Huayna Picchu Ticket (Route 3A)’.
Follow these steps to check for available tickets:
This ticket type is popular globally for these reasons:
During your visit to Machu Picchu’s royal sector you can:
Highlight The ascent to the Huayna Picchu summit provides a panoramic view of the Andean geography surrounding Machu Picchu. The hike covers nearly 2 kilometers uphill primarily on stone stairs built by the Incas.
Important Previously this ticket included the Temple of the Moon (the Great Cavern). Currently this Inca construction requires the separate ‘Temple of the Moon Ticket’.
You have up to 3 hours for the ascent and descent of Huayna Picchu mountain. Afterwards you must complete the Machu Picchu visit and exit the archaeological site.
This ticket is available daily year-round suitable for individuals over 18 years old. Discounts apply for university students and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations (Peru Colombia Ecuador Bolivia).
Recommendation Book your ticket online one or two months in advance.
Starting in 2024 entry times for Huayna Picchu mountain are organized into two groups:
| Huayna Picchu Ticket Groups | Machu Picchu Entry Time | Huayna Picchu Entry Time | Exit Time (Approx) |
| Group 1 | 6:00 am – 6:30 am | Until 8:00 am | 12:00 pm |
| Group 2 | 9:00 am – 9:30 am | Until 11:00 am | 3:00 pm |
Group Details
With the ‘Huayna Picchu’ ticket the maximum stay is 4 hours from entry. The Huayna Picchu mountain visit is limited to 3 hours. The visit to the Machu Picchu citadel is maximum 1 hour This time is sufficient for both attractions.
Important This ticket does not grant access to the Guardian’s House (for the classic photo) or Machu Picchu’s main temples (Circuit 2).}
Huayna Picchu the mountain featured in panoramic Machu Picchu photos is a highly sought-after attraction. Ticket scarcity is primarily due to the strict limit of only 200 visitors per day.
Reaching the summit involves navigating winding paths and stone stairs carved by the Incas. The effort provides unique spectacular views of Machu Picchu and the surrounding area. The mountain also features Inca remnants like viewpoints platforms and notable trails such as the “stairs of death”. The complexity of the terrain contributes to access limitations.
Recommendation Given the high demand book your ticket online two to three months in advance to secure availability.
The Huayna Picchu ascent is considered one of the world’s best short hikes featuring stone stair sections with inclines up to 60 degrees. This route is available every day of the year unlike some restricted access tickets.
The only reliable method to ensure entry is booking your Waynapicchu ticket online well in advance.
Important Considerations
Alternative for those under 18 If traveling with minors consider the hike to Machu Picchu Mountain summit. It is more demanding but uses wider safer paths available with the ‘Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket’.
You might wait hoping a space opens due to non-payment this is uncommon.
The practical approach is to search for a different date or time.
Consider similar hikes Machu Picchu Mountain Huchuy Picchu Mountain Intipunku or the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon).
Yes the availability reflects the official data from Peru’s Ministry of Culture and authorized vendors.
Yes access within Machu Picchu is generally available daily barring unforeseen emergencies.
Booking online in advance is strongly advised. Finding availability in Cusco or Aguas Calientes without a prior reservation is highly unlikely due to demand.
Tickets for the following year typically go on sale near the end of December Monitor official announcements.
Machu Picchu Mountain is a primary alternative. Also consider the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon) Intipunku or Huchuy Picchu Mountain hikes.
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If tickets are sold out there is no immediate fix Book months ahead. A last resort attempt is buying in person in Aguas Calientes this carries significant risk of no availability.
No the classic photo is taken from the Guardian’s House visited with Circuit 1 or 2 tickets. The Huayna Picchu Ticket uses Circuit 3 offering a similar photo angle from the agricultural sector.
Previously it did Now the Temple of the Moon has a separate route accessed with the ‘Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern Ticket (Route 3C)’.
