Machu Picchu Ticket Availability in Real Time

See the available spaces for Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Montaña

LAST UPDATE 2025!

  • MACHU PICCHU IS OPEN. Ten ticket types are now available, all offering a special experience in the Inca city.
  • Take advantage of discounts for university students, minors under 18, and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia!

Below is the calendar showing available spaces for Machu Picchu Tickets.

How to check the availability of the Machu Picchu Ticket?

  1. Choose your preferred ticket type and time (group).
  2. Choose the month and locate the day you wish to visit.
  3. Check the available spaces. For example, the term ‘200’ means there are 200 available seats .
  4. If you want to reserve a Machu Picchu Ticket, just click on the day of your choice.


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  • Book your ticket with us and secure your entry before everyone else.
  • Don’t miss out on finding availability for Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, Huchuy Picchu Mountain and the Inca Bridge.
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Availability by ticket type – Which Machu Picchu ticket should I choose?

Circuit 1

  • Machu Picchu + Mountain Ticket (Route 1A)

    This ticket allows you to take the classic photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site. It also includes the hike to the summit of Machu Picchu Mountain. Tourists can stay up to 1 hour at Machu Picchu and 4 hours on the mountain from the moment they enter.

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. / Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain until 8:00 a.m.
    • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. / Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain until 10:00 a.m.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)

    This ticket allows you to get a classic photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site. Visitors can stay for up to 2 hours and 30 minutes from the time of entry.

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
    • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
    • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
    • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
    • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
    • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
    • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
    • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
    • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
    • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.
  • Machu Picchu + Inti Punku Ticket (Route 1C)

    This ticket allows you to take the classic photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site. It also includes the hike to the top of Intipunku. Tourists can stay up to two hours at Machu Picchu and two hours at Intipunku from the moment they enter.

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
    • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
    • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
    • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge Ticket (Route 1D)

    This ticket allows you to get the classic photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site. It also includes the short hike to the Inca Bridge at Machu Picchu. Tourists can spend up to two hours at Machu Picchu and one hour at the Inca Bridge from the moment they enter.

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
    • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
    • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
    • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
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Circuit 1 in Machu Picchu

Circuit 2

  • Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Classic Designed Ticket (Route 2A)

    This ticket allows you to take a classic photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site (from a panoramic terrace). It also includes a visit to the main stone structures of the Inca city. Tourists can stay at Machu Picchu for up to 2 hours and 30 minutes from the moment they enter .

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
    • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
    • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
    • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
    • Group 5: entry to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
    • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
    • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace Ticket (Route 2B)

    This ticket allows you to get the classic photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site (from a lower panoramic terrace). It also includes a visit to the main stone structures of the Inca city. Tourists can stay at Machu Picchu for up to 2 hours and 30 minutes from the moment they enter .

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
    • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
    • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
    • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
    • Group 5: entry to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
    • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
    • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
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Circuit 2 in Machu Picchu

Circuit 3

  • Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu or Waynapicchu Mountain Ticket (Route 3A)

    This ticket allows you to take a beautiful photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site (from the lower part or agricultural sector). It also includes a visit to the main stone structures in the lower part of the Inca city. It also includes the hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu Mountain. Tourists can spend up to 1 hour at Machu Picchu and 3 hours at Huayna Picchu from the moment they enter .

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: Admission to Machu Picchu from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. / Admission to Huayna Picchu Mountain until 8:00 a.m.
    • Group 2: Admission to Machu Picchu from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. / Admission to Huayna Picchu Mountain until 11:00 a.m.
  • Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty Ticket (Route 3B)

    This ticket allows you to take a beautiful photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site (from the lower part or agricultural sector). It also includes a visit to the main stone structures in the lower part of the Inca city. Tourists can stay at Machu Picchu for up to 2 hours and 30 minutes from the moment they enter .

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
    • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
    • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
    • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
    • Group 5: entry to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
    • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
    • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern Ticket (Route 3C)

    This ticket allows you to take a beautiful photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site (from the lower part or agricultural sector). It also includes a visit to the main stone structures in the lower part of the Inca city. It also includes a hike to the mysterious Temple of the Moon (Great Cave). Tourists can spend up to 1 hour at Machu Picchu and 4 hours on the route to the Temple of the Moon from the moment they enter .

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: Admission to Machu Picchu from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. / Admission to the Temple of the Moon until 8:00 a.m.
    • Group 2: Admission to Machu Picchu from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. / Admission to the Temple of the Moon until 11:00 a.m.
  • Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu Ticket (3D Route)

    This ticket allows you to take a beautiful photo of the Machu Picchu archaeological site (from the lower part or agricultural sector). It also includes a visit to the main stone structures in the lower part of the Inca city. It also includes a hike to the small Huchuy Picchu Mountain. Tourists can spend up to 1 hour and 30 minutes at Machu Picchu and 1 hour on the Huchuy Picchu Mountain trail from the moment they enter .

    Check-in times:

    • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
    • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
    • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
    • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
    • Group 5: entry to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
    • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
    • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
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Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu

Optional ticket to the Machu Picchu Site Museum

With this ticket, you can visit the Manuel Chavez Ballon Machu Picchu Museum, which displays dozens of Inca artifacts found during the excavations at Machu Picchu. This ticket is complementary to other tickets that include admission to Machu Picchu. You can schedule your visit to the museum around Machu Picchu’s entry times.


Map of the Citadel of Machu Picchu – Entrance Types

Machu Picchu tour map

Machu Picchu ticket availability

  • Currently, Machu Picchu allows entry to an average of 5,000 people per day.
  • To better distribute this large number of visitors, up to ten different routes or experiences were established. This measure seeks to preserve the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
  • Entry to Machu Picchu is in 10 different entrances or circuits: Machu Picchu + Mountain Ticket (Route 1A), Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace ticket (Route 1B), Machu Picchu + Inti Punku ticket (Route 1C), Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge ticket (Route 1D), Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Circuit ticket (Route 2A), Machu Picchu Circuit ticket Classic or Lower Terrace (Route 2B), ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu (Route 3A), ticket Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B), ticket Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C) and ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (Route 3D).

Tips for finding availability – tips for getting your ticket to Machu Picchu

  • Don’t be fooled. Many available tickets can sell out in minutes . Make your reservation well in advance.
  • Please note that at the same time you see availability online, many agencies and individuals around the world are booking those spaces.
  • Some agencies purchase Machu Picchu Tickets for large groups, so it wouldn’t be unusual for around 40 spaces to be filled within 10 minutes.
  • Tickets for the Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Classic Circuit (Route 2A) and the Machu Picchu Classic or Lower Terrace Circuit (Route 2B) often sell out quickly, so it is recommended to purchase tickets online two or three months in advance.
  • Although it’s rare, there are cases in which a reservation is canceled due to nonpayment. In these cases, the ticket will be made available to you again.

About availability – Why is availability at Machu Picchu low?

  • As a protection and conservation measure, only a limited number of visitors are allowed to access Machu Picchu and its mountains each day.
  • The entry time to the Inca city depends on the type of ticket purchased. The shift and group schedules must be taken into account depending on the type of ticket.
  • The paths leading to the summit of Huayna Picchu are narrow. For security reasons, entry is restricted to approximately 200 visitors per day .
  • Machu Picchu has wider but more challenging trails than Wayna Picchu . To safeguard the safety of visitors, only an average of 400 people are allowed in per day.
  • Likewise, authorities from Peru’s Ministry of Culture have created alternative routes to Huchuy Picchu, Inti Punku (the Sun Gate), the Great Cave, and the Inca Bridge. Access to these hiking trails is only available during the peak tourist season (June 19 to November 2).

How long does it usually take for Machu Picchu tickets to be sold out?

During the low tourist season (November to April):

  • Machu Picchu + Mountain Ticket (Route 1A): 1 month before.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket or Upper Terrace (Route 1B): 1 month in advance.
  • Ticket Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C): 1 month before.
  • Ticket Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D): 1 month before.
  • Machu Picchu Classic or Classic Designed Circuit Ticket (Route 2A): 2 months before.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace Ticket (Route 2B): 2 months in advance.
  • Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu or Waynapicchu Mountain (Route 3A): 1 month before.
  • Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty Ticket (Route 3B): 1 month before.
  • Machu Picchu Ticket + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C): 1 month before.
  • Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route): 1 month before.

During the high tourist season (June to November):

  • Machu Picchu + Mountain Ticket (Route 1A): 2 months before.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket or Upper Terrace (Route 1B): 2 months in advance.
  • Machu Picchu + Inti Punku ticket (Route 1C): 2 months before.
  • Ticket Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D): 2 months before.
  • Machu Picchu Classic or Classic Designed Circuit Ticket (Route 2A): 3 months in advance.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace Ticket (Route 2B): 3 months in advance.
  • Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu or Waynapicchu Mountain (Route 3A): 2 months before.
  • Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty Ticket (Route 3B): 2 months before.
  • Machu Picchu Ticket + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C): 2 months before.
  • Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route): 2 months before.

Why book now?

  • If you want to visit this wonder, don’t waste any time. Book now and secure your entry to the Inca City of Machu Picchu.
  • Demand for tickets to Machu Picchu increases over time. This causes admission ticket prices to rise as well.
  • As time goes by, it becomes more difficult to enter Machu Picchu. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the magical city of Machu Picchu or the astonishing Huayna Picchu mountain.
  • Reserve your Machu Picchu 2025 admission ticket months in advance to ensure your experience at this wonder of the world without rushing.

If you find tickets available, book now. For the Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Classic Circuit Ticket (Route 2A) and the Machu Picchu Classic or Lower Terrace Circuit Ticket (Route 2B), you’ll need to book 3 or 4 months in advance.


Are there discounts on the Machu Picchu Ticket price?

  • Discount for minors

    Children under 3 years old do not pay for the Machu Picchu ticket. Children between 3 and 17 years old can purchase the Machu Picchu Ticket at a discount. To do so, they must send a copy of their passport.

  • Discount for students

    Students with a university ID can receive a discount on Machu Picchu tickets. To do so, they must submit a digital copy of their current university ID.

  • Discount for the CAN

    Members of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN): Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia; also receive a discount on the price of their Machu Picchu ticket.


Frequently Asked Questions about Ticket Availability at Machu Picchu

  • 1) Does Machu Picchu close any days of the year?

    Machu Picchu is open 365 days a year. Admission is Monday through Sunday, including holidays.

  • 2) Is the availability shown here official?

    Yes, the Machu Picchu Ticket availability shown here is the official one. The numbers are official statistics from the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.

  • 3) Can I get availability if I buy the Machu Picchu ticket in Cusco?

    When purchasing tickets in Cusco a few days before your visit to Machu Picchu, you run the risk of not finding any available tickets. For the “Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Classic Designed (Route 2A)” ticket, it’s impossible to get tickets just a few days before your visit. Reservations must be made online at least three months in advance.

  • 4) If I find availability, how do I reserve my Machu Picchu ticket?

    If you find availability, proceed with your reservation in 3 simple steps:

    • Complete your personal details on the reservation form.
    • Send your documentation via email and make the corresponding payment for the Machu Picchu Ticket.
    • Receive your Machu Picchu Ticket in your email. Print it and that’s it!

    Learn more about how to make your reservation to Machu Picchu at this link .

  • 5) How far in advance is it recommended to book the Machu Picchu Ticket to ensure availability?

    Today, booking online through our website guarantees you an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. However, this reservation must be made in advance. It’s recommended to book tickets at least one month in advance. The Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain (Route 3A) ticket must be booked three months in advance.

  • 6) Can I get availability if I book the Machu Picchu Ticket at the last minute?

    It is possible to purchase a Machu Picchu Ticket at the last minute, but it’s very unlikely to find one. The minimum time you must reserve online is one month, with the exception of the Machu Picchu Classic Ticket (book two or three months in advance).

  • 7) Does the ticket availability include children?

    Children under 3 years old do not need to check availability since they do not pay admission . They only need to enter Machu Picchu accompanied by their parents by showing proof of age. Others purchase their own tickets.

  • 8) There’s no availability at Huayna Picchu! What should I do?

    Unfortunately, the Huayna Picchu ticket sells out the fastest. Nothing can be done if it’s no longer available. It’s recommended to book your ticket three months in advance.

  • 9) I can’t find availability for the Machu Picchu Ticket for next year. Can I book from one year to the next?

    Ticket reservations for next year are open until December . However, it is possible to reserve a Machu Picchu ticket in advance. In these cases, tickets will not be sent to your email until December. This is due to the logistics established by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture.

  • 10) What is high season and low season for tourism, and how does this affect the availability of the Machu Picchu ticket?

    High season is the peak tourist season in Cusco and Machu Picchu. It runs from June to November. During these periods, availability for the Machu Picchu Ticket is most difficult. Reservations must be made two months in advance (three months for the Machu Picchu Classic Ticket). Low season runs from November to April. During these months, availability is less difficult. Reservations must be made one month in advance (two months for the Machu Picchu Classic Ticket).

  • 11) Is it difficult to get availability for the Inca Trail?

    The Inca Trail is a 4-day, 3-night trek to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Only 500 tickets are available per day. It is recommended to book at least 6 months in advance.

  • 12) Is it difficult to get availability on train tickets to Machu Picchu?

    Train tickets that transport visitors to the town of Aguas Calientes (at the foot of Machu Picchu) are also in short supply. It’s recommended to book them immediately after purchasing your Machu Picchu tickets.