Machu Picchu is home to numerous tourist attractions such as the Intihuatana, the Temple of the Condor, the Sun Gate, the Temple of the 3 Windows, among others. However, the biggest attraction year after year is the Huayna Picchu. The ascent of this mountain is considered one of the most incredible short hikes in the world. Because of this, there are many visitors who want to get the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket, the only ticket that allows entry. How to get the ticket to Waynapicchu in time? Here are some tips to get the ticket on time and live the best experience in the Wonder of the World.

• What is Huayna Picchu?
• The Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu access Ticket
• Why book the Huayna Picchu ticket in time?
• Tips on how to book your ticket in time and how to do it
• Other tips about the adventure in Huayna Picchu

Book your Huayna Picchu ticket on time by following these tips

What is Huayna Picchu?

Also known as Waynapicchu, it is the mountain that guards Machu Picchu in the northern part of the site. It is located 2,720 meters above sea level (m.a.s.l.), almost 300 meters above the Inca enclosure. More than 600 years ago, on the edges of the mountain, the Incas built stone roads. In addition, they built in a cave the so-called Temple of the Moon, a place of worship at the top of the Wonder of the World. Climbing to the top of this summit is not easy. The roads are steep on the edge of breathtaking cliffs and, above all, tickets are hard to come by.

The Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu access Ticket

The ticket also allows entrance to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Only 400 people can enter the Waynapicchu mountain daily. This in order to safeguard the integrity of the tourist and the Inca site itself. Visitors can enter Machu Picchu in two schedules. After that continue with the ascent to Huayna Picchu, after the tour of about an hour, by the Inca citadel.

• Entrance 1: 07:00 a.m. to 07:30 a.m. (200 people)
• Entrance 2: 09:00 a.m. to 09:30 a.m. (200 people)

It is important to mention that 150 tickets for each schedule can be purchased online. The rest of the tickets will be reserved in person. It is recommended to make the virtual reservation well in advance. On the other hand, after the updates in the tickets, only people over 18 years old can make the ascent to Huayna Picchu.

As for the time of the tour of Machu Picchu, at the beginning is for about an hour. This during the first stretch, later, continues the ascent and tour of the Inca constructions of Huayna Picchu. This takes 3 to 4 hours, including the descent to the Sacred Rock, from this, it remains to make a new tour of Machu Picchu for 1 hour more.

Tourist photographing from the top of Huayna Picchu Mountain

Why book the Huayna Picchu ticket in time?

The Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket is the one that sells out the fastest, due to high demand and low availability. Therefore, you have to make a reservation in advance. How long is the right time? Much will depend on the season or more precisely on the months you want to make the reservation. Let’s see this in more detail:

Now a high season has been made official where you can purchase other types of tickets for Machu Picchu, in addition to some of the tickets there is an increase in availability. However, the visit of tourists is growing since April, as can be seen in Seasons – unofficial. In this sense, it is important to take into account these months in order to purchase the tickets with the necessary anticipation.

• Low tourism season: 2 months in advance.
• High tourism season: 4 months in advance or more.

The ascent and descent of the Huayna Picchu mountain takes an average of 2 hours or 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is estimated to cover approximately 2 kilometers. The hike to the top of Waynapicchu is considered of moderate-medium difficulty.

Tips on how to book your ticket in time and how to do it

Many tourists are unable to enter the Waynapicchu mountain, mainly because they could not book the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket in time. This is mainly because they could not book the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket in time. What to do to secure a ticket to the ‘Young Mountain’? The most important thing is to follow all the steps in time. Here are some tips:

• Book the ticket through the internet and not when you are in Cusco or Machu Picchu.
• Check the availability of the Huayna Picchu ticket in real time on our web platform, before making the reservation. Remember that you must do it 2 months in advance during the low tourist season and 4 months in high season.
• Verify that your documents (passport, identity card, university ID, etc.) are up to date at the time of booking.
• Make the respective payment as soon as possible, otherwise your reservation will be canceled and the requested ticket may be taken by another person.
• Verify that the information on the ticket matches the information on the identity card or passport with which the reservation was made.

Incredible photo of the Huayna Picchu mountain

Other tips about the adventure in Huayna Picchu

Once you have reserved your Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket on time, you will only need to present it printed or on a digital device (tablet, smartphone) on the day of your visit. The Waynapicchu Mountain is one of the most incredible experiences in the Wonder of the World. To enjoy it to the fullest, pay attention to the following tips:

• The trails of Huayna Picchu have signposts and safety ropes. For your own good, tourists should follow the established trails and not risk their lives, challenging nature.
• After securing the ticket to Waynapicchu, do the same with the train tickets if that is the way you want to get to the Inca site.
• If you chose the first entrance group or the first schedule (7:00 a.m.), it is recommended to spend the night in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo. There are several options where you can spend the night.
• If you chose the second entrance group (9:00 a.m.), you can make the trip very early from Cusco, but it is a choice that includes getting up early and making the trip in a hurry.
• The best way to visit Huayna Picchu is to spend the night in Machu Picchu Pueblo or Aguas Calientes.
• To climb Huayna Picchu, take only the necessary items such as water in a canteen, hat, sunscreen, camera, snacks, etc.. You are only allowed to carry a backpack with a maximum of 5 kilos.
• You can only enter Huayna Picchu over 18 years of age. It is not necessary to have an excellent physical condition, you can make the ascent at your own pace and with necessary rests.

Advice from people who have been there

Huayna Picchu

By: Daniel D.

“The adventure and then the view repays the effort!“

“The climb is not difficult at all, but it is tiring but taking it easy makes it very bearable and you can enjoy landscapes that in no way can be seen from Machu Picchu. Reaching the top gives enormous satisfaction and is shared with hundreds of tourists who achieve the same moment. Do it in the dry season because in the wet season it must be more difficult.“

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, August 15, 2024