One of the greatest attractions offered by the Wonder of the World, without a doubt, is the Huayna Picchu mountain. The ascent to the top of this summit is considered an incredible experience so much so that many say that visiting Machu Picchu without climbing Waynapicchu is an incomplete visit. How to get the entrance to the steep paths of this mountain? Here are some tips to acquire the Huayna Picchu Ticket without any setbacks.

• What is the amazing Huayna Picchu mountain?
• What is the entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu?
• How do I buy the Huayna Picchu ticket?
• Are there discounts on the Huayna Picchu ticket?
• What if I don’t get a ticket?
• Other tips about the mountain Huayna Picchu
• Huayna Picchu and other mountains: differences
• Questions and answers about the Huayna Picchu ticket

Observing Machu Picchu from the road to Huayna Picchu

Circuit 3 which includes the ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain
The Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu ticket offers the visit to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu through circuit 3. This circuit allows to know the main Inca constructions of the lower part of the Inca citadel, such as: the Royal Tomb, the Temple of the Sun (visit from the bottom), the House of the Inca, Three Gates, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Sacred Fountains and the agricultural sector where you get a classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu. Circuit 3 is a very interesting option in the visit. It lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The tour of the Huayna Picchu mountain takes 3 hours on average.

What is the amazing Huayna Picchu mountain?

Imagine being on top of a mountain from where you can see rivers, snow-capped mountains, abundant vegetation and, above all, an ancient city built entirely of stone considered by humanity as a Wonder of the World. That is Huayna Picchu, an immense mountain towering over the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Reaching its summit is a challenge due to its ascending trails on the edge of vertiginous cliffs. But fear not. These ancient Inca trails have the necessary security to enjoy an unparalleled adventure. So much so that Huayna Picchu is considered one of the most incredible short hikes in the world. It is so popular that hundreds of tourists believe that coming from so far away not to visit Waynapicchu is an incomplete visit to Cusco.

These are some tips to purchase the Huayna Picchu Ticket

What is the entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu?

So much popularity has caused the entrance ticket to be the most requested in the Wonder of the World. This is the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket, which allows entrance to the Waynapicchu mountain and also to the Inca Citadel through circuit 3, also called the circuit of royalty. Unfortunately, only 400 people per day can enter Huayna Picchu divided into 2 groups.

• Shift 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu at 6 am. The entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain is until 8 in the morning.
• Shift 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu at 9 am. The entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain is until 11 am.

Shift 1 tourists enter Machu Picchu at 6 a.m. The time limit is 45 minutes. Tourists on shift 2 enter from 9 a.m. onwards. The time limit is also 45 minutes. The departure time is relative, although it is recommended to do it 4 hours after the entrance to Machu Picchu. The schedules are designed so that the visitor has the best experience and can visit both attractions: Huayna Picchu and the Inca Citadel (through circuit 3).

TIPS:

• The best alternative is to spend the night in Machu Picchu Town or Aguas Calientes. This to have a better rest.
• By spending the night in Machu Picchu Town you will have more comfort in starting activities and arriving at the right time to the entrance sector.
• There are several hotels in Machu Picchu Town. Several services can be found.
• It is important to bring your identity card or passport to make any of the reservations valid.

View of Huayna Picchu from Machu Picchu ruins

How do I buy the Huayna Picchu ticket?

Knowing Waynapicchu is easy. You only have to book the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket in advance due to the high demand for tickets. To do this, tourists should check the availability of Huayna Picchu spaces on our website:

• During the low tourist season, you must book up to 2 months in advance.
• During the high tourist season, you must book up to 4 months in advance.

If there is still availability on the day and group of your choice, you must fill out the reservation form with personal data: names, type of document, document number, age, country, gender, and e-mail. In addition, it is important to fill out again without errors the type of ticket, the chosen group, the day of admission, and the number of visitors.

After submitting the reservation form, you must choose to pay with: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Diners Club, or PayPal. In less than 24 hours, you will receive the Huayna Picchu Ticket in PDF format in your email. All you have to do is print it and present it on the day of your entrance to the Wonder of the World.

TIPS:

• Make sure that the payment is made as soon as possible. That way you will not lose the space requested to enter Waynapicchu.
• After making the payment, send a copy or digital photo of your passport or identity card. This way, it will be easier for us to make sure that there are no errors in the issuance of the ticket.
• Another way to enter the Wonder of the World is by simply showing the Huayna Picchu Ticket on a mobile device (Tablet, Smartphone) on the day of your entrance.

An afternoon on Huayna Picchu Mountain

Are there discounts on the Huayna Picchu ticket?

After the 2024 updates, the people were allowed to enter Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu. Now, only people over 18 years of age can do the route to Huayna Picchu. In this sense, discounts will only be available for university students and citizens belonging to the Andean Community of Nations.

In this sense, only undergraduate students under 25 years of age and tourists from Bolivia, Colombia, Chile and Peru will have access. All of them will have the option to book the ticket at the rates applied for Peruvians. To validate these discounts, reservations must be made by attaching the identity card and university ID, if applicable.

TIPS:

• It is important to make the reservation at least 3 or 4 months in advance.
• It is recommended to scan the identity documents and also the university card.
• the attached documents must be clear or 100% legible.
• Also, when filling out the form, be sure to include your e-mail address and cell phone number.

Tourist on the summit of Huayna Picchu

What if I don’t get a ticket?

There are other options in case there is no availability for the Huayna Picchu Ticket:

• The most recommended is the new trekking route to the top of Machu Picchu Mountain. This hike is a little more arduous than Waynapicchu and, like it, offers incredible views because it is at a higher altitude. For this adventure, you need the Machu Picchu + Mountain Ticket, which allows a tour of the upper platforms and a postcard photo of Machu Picchu.
• Other options are to follow the routes of the new entrances, although these will only be valid during the high season. These new routes are the Inti Punku and the Inca Bridge. They are shorter routes than Huayna Picchu, but offer the option of getting to know more of the viewpoints and have panoramic views of the Inca site.
• In case you are interested in visiting Inti Punku and like hiking activities. You could book the Inca Trail routes of 4 or 2 days. Both will allow you to reach Inti Punku, previously hiking through the impressive Qhapac Ñam.

Summit of Huayna Picchu Mountain

Other tips about the mountain Huayna Picchu

• After booking your Huayna Picchu ticket do the same with train tickets, hotel reservations, and itineraries.
• Huayna is valid only for people over 18 years old.
• Doing the tour with care is important. The sections are very safe.
• Some people with panic to heights may have complications at the end of the ascent.
• Take only what you need to Waynapicchu: a hat, water bottle, hiking shoes, sunblock, mosquito repellent, snacks, and a camera will be enough.
• Respect the mountain: follow the signs and do not look for your way. Do not defy nature.

Huayna Picchu and other mountains: differences

Questions and answers about the Huayna Picchu ticket

• 1) How to buy the ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain?

  The purchase of the ticket ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu’ is online through the website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru or through the website of an authorized tourist agency.

• 2) What are the schedules offered by the ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain?

  The ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu’ ticket offers two entrance times: a) at 6 am (entrance to Huayna Picchu until 8 am). b) at 9 am (entrance to Huayna Picchu until 11 am).

• 3) Does the ticket to Huayna Picchu include the entrance to Machu Picchu mountain?

  Yes, the entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain includes the visit to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu through circuit 3 (circuit of royalty).

• 4) How far in advance should I buy the ticket to Huayna Picchu?

  It is recommended to buy the ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu’ ticket online 2 or 3 months in advance.

• 5) Can I visit Huayna Picchu every day of the year?

  Yes, the visit to Huayna Picchu mountain is available every day of the year, including Sundays and holidays.

• 6) Is the visit to Huayna Picchu for tourists of all ages?

  No, the visit to the Huayna Picchu mountain is only available for tourists over 18 years old.

• 7) Can I get discounts on the purchase of the Huayna Picchu ticket?

  Yes, the ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu’ ticket offers discounts for tourists who are undergraduate university students (under 25 years old), as well as for citizens of the Andean Community of Nations: Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia.

• 8) How much does it cost to buy the entrance ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain?

  The ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu’ ticket costs 200 soles for adult foreign tourists. In addition, there are discounts for university students and citizens of CAN (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia).

• 9) Can I buy the Huayna Picchu ticket in Cusco?

  Although it is not recommended, you can buy the ticket ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu’ in Cusco. To do this you must purchase the ticket in the town of Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu village) at least 1 day before the visit. Availability is limited so the best option is to purchase online.

• 10) What time to Huayna Picchu mountain choose?

  The Huayna Picchu mountain offers two schedules: the entrance at 6 am and at 9 am. The first option is recommended if you leave from the town of Aguas Calientes. The second schedule is recommended if you leave Cusco the same day of the visit.

Advice from people who have been there

Huayna Picchu

By: George B.

“Inka Experience!“

“First of all, to say that the quotas are limited so you must buy tickets months in advance. The ascent is hard. I do not recommend it to people with vertigo problems. There are two shifts. If you go in the first shift, don't be in a hurry to do the tour as going up there and coming back without the stunning view and pictures is a shame. highly recommended!“

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