Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket (Route 3A) A Comprehensive Guide to Availability and the Experience
What the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket (Route 3A) Includes
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:
- Temple of the Sun
- House of the Inca
- Sacred Rock
- Temple of the Condor
- Terrace sector offering panoramic views of Machu Picchu.
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)’.
How to Verify Huayna Picchu Ticket Availability
Follow these steps to check for available tickets:
- Select ticket type Choose ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A)’ and your preferred time slot.
- Choose month and day Specify the exact date you intend to visit Waynapicchu.
- Check open spaces The displayed number shows remaining tickets. For example ‘60’ indicates sixty tickets are left. A ‘0’ means all tickets are sold out.
- Found availability Click the date and fill out the reservation form.
The Unique Experience of the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket (Route 3A)
This ticket type is popular globally for these reasons:
- Visit Machu Picchu (Circuit 3) Explore the lower or royal sector of the Inca city.
- Hike Huayna Picchu Mountain Ascend to 2693 meters above sea level for unparalleled views.
During your visit to Machu Picchu’s royal sector you can:
- Take photos of Machu Picchu from the agricultural sector a perspective different from the classic viewpoint.
- Observe llamas grazing within the Inca citadel.
- Visit key Inca structures like the Temple of the Sun House of the Inca Sacred Rock Temple of the Condor (or Water Mirrors) Sacred Fountains and terraces. (Circuit time approx 1 hour).
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.
Entry Groups and Times Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket (Route 3A)
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
- Group 1 Waynapicchu Enter Machu Picchu between 6:00 am and 6:30 am. Enter Huayna Picchu by 8:00 am.
- Group 2 Waynapicchu Enter Machu Picchu between 9:00 am and 9:30 am. Enter Huayna Picchu by 11:00 am.
Route Map Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket (Route 3A)
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).}
Why Securing Huayna Picchu Tickets is Difficult
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.
How to Find Huayna Picchu Ticket Availability
The only reliable method to ensure entry is booking your Waynapicchu ticket online well in advance.
- Low Season (November to May) Book 1 to 2 months prior.
- High Season (June to October) Book approximately 3 months prior.
Important Considerations
- Climbing Huayna Picchu requires adequate physical condition and comfort with heights.
- Entry is permitted only for individuals 18 years or older.
- 200 tickets are available daily distributed between two entry times 6:00 am and 9:00 am.
- Both time slots include the Machu Picchu visit via Circuit 3.
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’.
Additional Information on Entry and Circuits for the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket
- This is one of the most requested tickets due to Huayna Picchu access.
- The route starts in the lower section of Machu Picchu proceeds to the Sacred Rock where the Huayna Picchu ascent begins.
- After the hike the tour concludes within Machu Picchu following the designated exit route.
- Single Circuit Other routes or detours are not permitted. You must follow the booked circuit.
- Views You will not see the upper platforms but will have good views of Machu Picchu from the lower section.
- Two Time Slots The first entry period starts at 6:00 am the second at 9:00 am for Machu Picchu access.
Frequently Asked Questions about Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket (Route 3A) Availability
What if there is no availability for Huayna Picchu Mountain
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).
Is the availability shown here the same as on other websites
Yes the availability reflects the official data from Peru’s Ministry of Culture and authorized vendors.
Is Huayna Picchu available 365 days a year
Yes access within Machu Picchu is generally available daily barring unforeseen emergencies.
Can I find availability buying the ticket in Cusco
Booking online in advance is strongly advised. Finding availability in Cusco or Aguas Calientes without a prior reservation is highly unlikely due to demand.
Can I buy the ticket for next year
Tickets for the following year typically go on sale near the end of December Monitor official announcements.
What other adventure can I choose if Waynapicchu is unavailable
Machu Picchu Mountain is a primary alternative. Also consider the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon) Intipunku or Huchuy Picchu Mountain hikes.
If I find availability how do I book the ticket online
Follow these steps
- Find availability for your desired month day and group.
- Complete the booking form with personal details.
- Email a digital copy of your identity document or passport.
- Make payment via card (Visa MasterCard American Express Diners Club) or PayPal.
- Print your tickets present them with your ID on your visit day.
Huayna Picchu tickets are sold out Is there no solution
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.
Does the Huayna Picchu ticket allow the classic Machu Picchu photo
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.
Does the Huayna Picchu Mountain ticket permit visiting the Temple of the Moon
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)’.
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