Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu – Availability

See the availability calendar Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu

LAST UPDATE 2024!

  • Machu Picchu is a safe tourist destination. The gates of the Inca citadel are open daily from 6 am to 5 pm.
  • The route to the Huayna Picchu mountain is one of the best experiences.
  • This route is allowed for people over 18 years old. Take advantage of discounts for university students and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

The Huayna Picchu ticket offers one of the most incredible experiences in Machu Picchu, the hike to the top of the Huayna Picchu mountain. It also offers the tour of the lower part of the Inca city where you visit Inca constructions such as: the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the sector of the terraces where you get a beautiful picture of all Machu Picchu. This ticket is one of the most quickly sold out since only 200 people can enter each day. Below we show you the calendar with the available spaces of the ‘Boleto Huayna Picchu’.


How to check availability?

  1. First choose the type of ticket ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu’ and the group of your preference.
  2. Choose the month and locate the day you want to visit the Waynapicchu.
  3. Check the free spaces. For example, the number ’60’ means that there are still sixty tickets available. The ‘0’ means that all tickets are sold out.
  4. Found availability? Now just click and fill out the reservation form.

Direct Availability ─ Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu

Note: Availability is shown in real time and corresponds to the number of available places on the chosen date. “0” means that there is no more space available.



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 because 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 ‘Sector of the royalty’ or lower part of the archaeological site. There the tourist will be able to get a very beautiful picture of Machu Picchu (not the classic photo) from the so-called agricultural sector. There, in addition, the llamas of the Inca citadel usually graze. That is why you can also get beautiful pictures of these laughing Andean camelids.
  • Circuit 3 through the royal sector also includes visits 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 highlight of 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 Huayna Picchu mountain is uphill for almost 2 kilometers. Most of it is through stone staircases built by the Incas. In the past, 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 Huayna Picchu mountain. This time is more than enough. After that, you should 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 purchase online one or two months in advance.

What are the entrance groups and schedules of the ‘Huayna Picchu Ticket’?

From 2024, the new entrance hours to Huayna Picchu mountain are divided into only two groups. All allow entry to Waynapicchu and the Inca City of Machu Picchu (circuit 3 or royal circuit).

Huayna Picchu ticket groupsEntrance time to Machu PicchuEntrance time to Huayna PicchuDeparture time (approx.)
Group 1From 6 am to 6.30 amUntil 8 am12 am
Group 2From 9 am to 9.30 amUntil 11 am3 pm
  • Waynapicchu Group 1

    • The first group allows you to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu from 6 am to 6.30 am.
    • The entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain is until 8 am.

  • Waynapicchu Group 2

    • The second group allows you to enter Machu Picchu from 9 am to 9.30 am.
    • The entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain is until 11 am.

With the ‘Huayna Picchu’ ticket, the tourist can stay a maximum of 4 hours from the time of entry. The visit to the Huayna Picchu mountain allows you to visit for a maximum of 3 hours. On the other hand, the visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu allows a maximum of 1 hour. This time is enough to visit both tourist attractions. This ticket does not allow you to visit the House of the Guardian where you get the classic photo of the Inca city. It also does not allow you to visit the main temples of the Inca city (circuit 2): the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Temple of the 3 Windows.


Why is it difficult to get availability of the Huayna Picchu ticket?

  • Huayna Picchu is the incredible mountain in the background of the classic photos of Machu Picchu. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions and most requested by visitors to the Historic Sanctuary. However, only 200 people can enter daily.
  • Reaching its summit is a great feat and will be the greatest adventure of your life. The mountain has zigzagging trails and stairways carved in stone. Once at its summit you will feel a great sense of satisfaction and peace.
  • The views of Machu Picchu and its surroundings are spectacular and unique. In the mountain you can find Inca remains such as viewpoints, rooms and platforms. In addition, there you can cross very famous paths, such as: the stairs of death (no one died there, it is so called because of the difficulty it takes to overcome these stone steps of great elevation).
  • Due to all that this adventure represents, it is best to purchase your ticket online two or three months in advance. Otherwise, you run the risk of not finding availability.

The ascent to Huayna Picchu is considered one of the best short hikes in the world. It has stretches of stone steps that have an average of thirty degrees of inclination. However, almost at the top there are sections with an inclination of up to sixty degrees. This requires the use of both hands to overcome the highest stairs. Unlike other types of tickets (such as the ticket to Intipuku, the Great Cavern, the Inca Bridge or Huchuy Picchu), this short route is available every day of the year.


How to find Huayna Picchu ticket availability?

The only way to find availability is to book online and in advance the entrance ticket to Waynapicchu.

  • During the low tourist season (November to May) you should book 1 or 2 months in advance.
  • During the high tourist season (June to October) you should book approximately 3 months in advance.

Climbing the Huayna Picchu mountain requires a regular physical condition and, above all, not to be afraid of heights. However, everyone can dare. The only restriction is that only people over 18 years old can climb. In total there are two hundred tickets available per day. The visit takes place in two schedules: at 6:00 am and at 9:00 am. Both offer the visit to Machu Picchu through circuit 3, through the lower part of the Inca citadel. If you are traveling with people under 18 years old and are looking for a similar hike, the best option is to take the route to the top of Machu Picchu mountain. This hike is more difficult but with wider and safer trails. The visit is with the ‘Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket’, which is suitable for people of all ages.

Huayna Picchu Tour Map
Huayna Picchu Tour Map

More information about the entrance and circuits of the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket

  • It is one of the most requested tickets because it allows the ascent to Huayna Picchu.
  • The tour starts in the lower area of Machu Picchu until you reach the Sacred Rock. From that point begins the ascent to Huayna Picchu.
  • After the ascent and see all the beautiful views, the tour concludes in Machu Picchu, after making the exit route.
  • It has a single circuit.
  • You will not be able to make other routes or detours. You must respect each circuit according to the entrance you booked.
  • You will not be able to appreciate the upper platforms. But you will have beautiful views of Machu Picchu.
  • It has two schedules. The first schedule starts at 7:00 in the morning. The second one starts at 9:00 in the morning.

Map of the complete route of circuit 3 – Huayna Picchu Mountain Route

Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty) - Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route
Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty) – Route 3-A: Waynapicchu Mountain Route

Frequently asked questions about Huayna Picchu ticket availability?

  • 1) What to do if there is no availability of the entrance to Huayna Picchu Mountain?

    If you do not find ticket availability you can wait for a space to become available. Although it is rare, there are people who lose their ticket due to lack of payment. At that time, the ticket becomes available again for everyone. However, the best option is to find another date or time for the visit. If you do not find availability, you can choose to do similar hikes to Machu Picchu Mountain, Huchuy Picchu Mountain, Intipunku or the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon).

  • 2) Is the availability shown on this site the same as on all websites?

    Yes, the availability shown on this website is the same as that of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture and other websites.

  • 3) Is Huayna Picchu available 365 days a year?

    Yes, Huayna Picchu mountain is located inside the Inca City of Machu Picchu. The entrance to this mountain is open every day of the year except for unforeseen emergencies, such as natural disasters or protests that prevent access to Machu Picchu.

  • 4) Can I get availability if I get the Huayna Picchu ticket in Cusco?

    The only way to get availability is to book online well in advance. If you travel to Cusco a few days before visiting Machu Picchu, you will not find availability for Waynapicchu mountain. The only exception is to try to buy a ticket in the town of Aguas Calientes. There there may be tickets available one day before your visit. However, the best option is always to purchase online.

  • 5) Can I buy the Huayna Picchu ticket for next year?

    Tickets to Huayna Picchu for next year start to be sold at the end of December. It is advisable to be patient and be attentive to the time when the tickets are on sale. In ‘Boleto Machu Picchu’ you can make your purchase in advance from one year to the next.

  • 6) What other adventure to choose if there is no availability for the Waynapicchu?

    If there is no availability for the Waynapicchu ticket, the best option is to climb the Machu Picchu mountain. This adventure is as incredible as Huayna Picchu. Entrance is allowed to people of all ages. Other similar options are the hikes to the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon), Intipunku or Huchuy Picchu mountain.

  • 7) If I find availability, how do I book the Huayna Picchu ticket online?

    To book the ‘Huayna Picchu’ ticket, you must follow the following steps:

    • Find availability of the Huayna Picchu ticket in the month, day and group of your preference.
    • Fill out the reservation form with your personal information.
    • Send a digital copy of your identity card or passport via email.
    • Make the payment through any Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal card.
    • Print the tickets and present them the day of your entrance to Waynapicchu (along with your passport or identity card with which you made the purchase).

  • 8) Huayna Picchu tickets are sold out! Is there no solution?

    Unfortunately, no. If the tickets are already sold out there is nothing to do. Try to reserve your tickets months in advance. The last option is to buy the tickets in person in the town of Aguas Calientes. However, you run the risk of not finding available tickets.

  • 9) Does the ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain allow me to take the classic photo in Machu Picchu?

    No, the classic photo of Machu Picchu is obtained in the sector of the Guardian’s House. This place can be visited with Circuit 1. The Huayna Picchu Ticket offers circuit 3 in Machu Picchu. This circuit offers a similar photo but from the agricultural sector (located in the lower part of the archaeological site).

  • 10) Does the ticket to Huayna Picchu Mountain allow me to visit the Temple of the Moon (the Great Cavern)?

    Formerly, this ticket did allow you to visit the Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern, located at the opposite base of the mountain (optional hike of approximately 2 hours). However, today there is a separate route to visit the Great Cavern. This place can be visited only with the ‘Temple of the Moon Ticket’.