The Huayna Picchu ticket offers one of the most incredible experiences in Machu Picchu, the hike to the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain. In addition, it offers the tour of the lower part of the Inca city where you can visit Inca buildings such as: the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the terrace area where you can get a beautiful photo of all of Machu Picchu. This ticket is one of the fastest to sell out as only 200 people can enter each day. Below is the calendar with the available spaces for the ‘Huayna Picchu Ticket’.
What is the experience offered by the ‘Huayna Picchu Ticket’?
This type of ticket is one of the most popular among visitors from all over the world, as it allows you to visit Machu Picchu (circuit 3 through the lower part or royal sector), as well as the popular hike to the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain (2,693 meters above sea level).
The visit to Machu Picchu is done through the so-called 'Royal Sector' or lower part of the archaeological site. There, the tourist can get a very beautiful photo of Machu Picchu (not the classic photo) from the so-called agricultural sector. There, in addition, the llamas of the Inca citadel usually graze. Therefore, you can also get beautiful photos of these smiling Andean camelids.
Circuit 3 through the royal sector also includes a visit to famous Inca constructions such as the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor (or the Water Mirrors), the Sacred Fountains and the terraces. In total, the visitor has approximately 1 hour to complete this circuit.
But the most remarkable thing about this ticket is that it allows you to visit the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain, from where you have a panoramic view of the great Andean geography that surrounds Machu Picchu. The hike to the Huayna Picchu mountain is uphill for almost 2 kilometers. Most of it is through stone steps built by the Incas. Previously, this ticket included a visit to the Temple of the Moon (the Great Cavern). However, today this mysterious Inca construction is included in the ‘Temple of the Moon Ticket’.
The visitor has up to 3 hours to ascend and descend the Huayna Picchu mountain. This time is more than enough. After that, you must complete your visit to Machu Picchu and leave the archaeological site.
This ticket is available every day of the year. It is suitable for visitors over 18 years old. The purchase of the ticket offers discounts for university visitors and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
It is recommended to make the purchase online one or two months in advance.
What are the entrance groups and times for the Huayna Picchu ticket?
Starting in 2024, the new entrance times to the Huayna Picchu mountain are divided into just two groups. All of them allow entry to Waynapicchu and the Inca City of Machu Picchu (circuit 3 or royal circuit).
Huayna Picchu ticket groups Time of entry to Machu Picchu Time of entry to Huayna Picchu Departure time (approx.)
Group 1 - 7:00 am until 8 am - Hike to Huayna Picchu 9 - 12 pm.
Group 2 - 9:00 am until 9:00 - Hike to Huayna Picchu 11 am 1 pm.
Waynapicchu Group 1
The first group allows entry to the Inca City of Machu Picchu from 7 am to 8:00 am.
Entry to Huayna Picchu mountain is until 9 am.
Waynapicchu Group 2
The second group allows entry to Machu Picchu from 9 am to 10:00 am.
Entry to Huayna Picchu mountain is until 11 am.
Huayna Picchu Ticket: The most desired ticket in Machu Picchu
The Huayna Picchu mountain (also called Waynapicchu) is the summit that appears in the background in the postcard photos of Machu Picchu.
Only 400 people can access its trails each day. The roads are made of dirt and stone. In some sections the road is narrow and dizzying but with spaces where you can stop and enjoy the impressive views of Machu Picchu.
The Huayna Picchu mountain is the most desired experience in Machu Picchu. It is considered one of the most amazing short walks in the world.
The entrance ticket to this mountain is the ‘Machupicchu + Huayna Picchu’ ticket, which must be purchased online 3 or 4 months in advance.
Which website is reliable to buy the Huayna Picchu ticket?
There are many websites available to buy the Huayna Picchu ticket. For security reasons, it is recommended to check that the agency representing the website is authorized by the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
At machupicchut.com we have an SSL security system. This system protects your personal data during the process of purchasing the entrance ticket. We are an agency authorized by the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
We are the number 1 agency selling tickets to the Wonder of the World through the Internet. With us you can get your ticket to Huayna Picchu in 5 simple steps without leaving home.
Get the Huayna Picchu ticket in 5 simple steps
1 – Check availability
The spaces for the Huayna Picchu ticket are limited and sell out quickly due to high demand.
Availability Huayna Picchu - Group 1:
Entry to Machu Picchu from 7 a.m.
Entry time to Waynapicchu: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
NOTE: the tickets from the first schedule serve to guarantee a better tour. The tour is during the early hours of the day and the weather is milder. It is also possible to encounter some fog. If you want to take the tour at this time, remember that it is best to spend the night in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo.
Availability Huayna Picchu Group 2:
Entry to Machu Picchu from 9 a.m.
Entry time to Waynapicchu: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
NOTE: The Huayna Picchu ticket is the one that sells out the fastest, the main reason is that the trip can be done in a single day, but you must get up early and take one of the first trains of the day. You must also have your bus ticket reservation ready. As for the tour of Machu Picchu, it is very likely to do the tour under the bright sun and without the presence of fog. It is ideal to contemplate the entire landscape and the urban layout of the Inca citadel.
To check availability, simply check the number of tickets on sale in real time. ‘0’ means that all tickets are sold out. ‘50’ indicates that there are still fifty tickets available.
2 – Make the reservation
If you find availability on the day and group of the Waynapicchu ticket, just click on the ‘book now’ button and complete the form.
The required information is used exclusively by the Ministry of Culture of Peru to make the purchase of the ticket.
The required data is the following:
- Full name.
- Sex.
- Country.
- Age.
- Type of document.
- Document number.
- Email.
3 – Make the payment
After filling out the reservation form, payment must be made by selecting one of the 4 payment methods:
- Visa.
- MasterCard.
- Diners Club.
- PayPal.
Making the payment is easy. You only need to add the required security data such as account number or card expiration date.
After making the transaction, a receipt of payment will be sent to your email inbox.
4 – Send the passport or other documents (optional)
To access the discounts, tourists must send the necessary documents.
Once the reservation form is completed, you must send an email with your passport or identity document in digital format.
In the case of university students, send the digital copy of the current university card. With this document, students have access to a special discount. It is important that tourists must be under 25 years of age.
There are also discounts for minors (3 to 17 years old) and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia. To access this benefit, the passport or identity document must prove the correct age and nationality. Not all tickets are enabled for minors.
In the case of booking with us, the documents must be sent to info@machupicchut.com.
5 – Print the tickets
Once you have paid for the Huayna Picchu ticket, the tickets will be sent to your email inbox within a maximum of 24 hours.
If you paid on the weekend (Saturdays and Sundays), the tickets will arrive within a maximum of 48 hours.
To enter Waynapicchu Mountain, you simply need to print the tickets and present them at the Machu Picchu control booth on the day of your visit. The access gate to Huayna Picchu is inside the Inca City.
Recommendations for purchasing the Huayna Picchu ticket
At the Machu Picchu access control booth, you will be asked for the identity document or passport with which you purchased your ticket. Remember that if you do not present this document, you will be denied entry.
The student rate is applied to undergraduate students under 25 years of age who have a valid university ID.
In our ‘Tips’ section you will find everything you need to know about visiting Waynapicchu.
Huayna Picchu ticket prices vary depending on the nationality and age of the visitor. If you want more information, visit our Machu Picchu prices section.
When does Huayna Picchu close?
Huayna Picchu remains open 365 days a year except in emergency or maintenance situations.
For example, in April 2016, Machu Picchu announced the suspension of entry of visitors to the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountains.
This measure was adopted to facilitate comprehensive maintenance work on: steps, platforms and retaining walls. Despite the suspension, the Inca City of Machu Picchu remained open.
Why is it difficult to get availability for the Huayna Picchu ticket?
Huayna Picchu is the incredible mountain that appears in the background of classic photos of Machu Picchu. It is one of the most popular and most requested tourist attractions by visitors to the Historic Sanctuary. However, only 200 people can enter daily.
Reaching the top is a great feat and will be the greatest adventure of your life. The mountain has zigzagging paths and stone-carved steps. Once at the top, you will feel a great sense of satisfaction and peace.
The views of Machu Picchu and its surroundings are spectacular and unique. On the mountain you can find Inca remains such as lookouts, chambers and platforms. In addition, there you can cross very famous paths, such as: the stairs of death (no one died there, it is called that because of the difficulty it takes to overcome these high stone steps).
Due to everything that this adventure represents, it is best to buy the ticket online two or three months in advance. Otherwise, you run the risk of not finding availability.
