Do you plan to visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu but you are not sure of the information that is on the internet? You have to know that it is necessary to book the tickets months in advance. Know the full truth about Waynapicchu Mountain and do not miss out on the most popular attraction in the Wonder of the World.

• The Huayna Picchu ticket
• Is it worth climbing Huayna Picchu?
• Are Huayna Picchu tickets really hard to get?
• Is it necessary to book tickets online?
• How much do tickets cost?
• How much time in advance should I reserve the entrance ticket?
• Are the Huayna Picchu schedules accurate?
• Are there discounts?
• How to access the discounts?
• Other truths about Huayna Picchu
  • Is Huayna Picchu really dangerous?
  • Do the ‘stairs of death’ really exist?
  • Can I climb if I suffer from fear of heights?
  • Do you need to be an expert mountaineer to climb Huayna Picchu?
  • Can older adults climb Huayna Picchu?

Hayna Hicchu mountain top

The Huayna Picchu ticket

To enter the Waynapicchu mountain, you need the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket. This entrance includes a visit to the Inca City of Machu Picchu.

There is no type of exclusive ticket to enter Huayna Picchu. Because the ‘Huayna’ is located within Machu Picchu, the entrance to the Inca City is included in the ticket.

For a better tour and conservation of the site, only 200 tickets per day are available. This, added to the high demand for tickets, makes getting a ticket difficult.

Is it worth climbing Huayna Picchu?

Of course it is worth climbing the Waynapicchu mountain. In the online forums, there are many comments on this adventure. However, the vast majority of visitors agree that it is worth it.

Climbing the Huayna Picchu is considered one of the most incredible short walks in the world. It is worth feeling the adrenaline of climbing its narrow Inca trails on the edge of precipices.

At the top, the view is simply spectacular. Before you could access the Temple of the Moon, now to get to this place you must purchase the ticket Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon. This enclosure is located between a natural cavern. The Temple of the Moon is located in the Huayna Picchu mountain. To get there, you have to follow the descending route of the mountain.

Constructions at the top of Huayna Picchu Mountain

Are Huayna Picchu tickets really hard to get?

The really difficult thing is finding availability of the Huayna Picchu ticket. Tickets must be booked 2 or 3 months in advance. The rest, is simply making the reservation online.

The high season of tourism (from April to October) is the most difficult time to obtain the Huayna Picchu tickets. During those months, it is necessary to make the reservation 3 months or more in advance. If you do not, it is more than certain that you will not find availability.

The only way to get a Huayna Picchu ticket is by booking online 2 or 3 months in advance. Otherwise, you will not find availability.

Is it necessary to book tickets online?

Yes. The only way to get Huayna Picchu tickets is through the internet. In theory, it can also be obtained personally in the authorized offices in the city of Cusco. However, the purchase of the ticket must be 2 or 3 months before the date of the visit.

Booking the Huayna Picchu ticket online has the advantage that it can be booked from anywhere in the world. Reservations are made on the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru or on an authorized website.

Photo of Huayna Picchu summit

How much do tickets cost?

There are official prices offered by the Ministry of Culture of Peru and fees with an extra commission offered by the authorized web pages.

How much time in advance should I reserve the entrance ticket?

The entry ticket to the mountain Huayna Picchu must be reserved yes or yes months in advance. Depending on the time of year, they should be reserved with more or less time:

Note: The high season officially begins June 1st until October 15th. During this period of time new tickets will be issued.

During the official high season the entrance ticket ‘Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu’ does not undergo any variation in availability or admission times.

Are the Huayna Picchu schedules accurate?

The Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket has two entrance times or groups.

• Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu is from 7 a.m. Access to Huayna Picchu mountain is between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Departure time is at noon.
• Group 4: The entrance to Machu Picchu is from 9 a.m. Access to the Huayna Picchu mountain is between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Departure time is at 2 p.m.

The entrance time to the Huayna Picchu mountain is punctual. The entrance time is only 30 minutes. That is, the entrance to Machu Picchu is from 7:00 to 7:30 for group one. The second group is from 9:00 to 9:30 in the morning.

The visitor can enter Machu Picchu from 7 a.m.

The total travel time is approximately 6 hours. Therefore, the tours can be extended until 13:00 and 15:00 hours respectively. Each visitor must leave at their own expense.

View of the canine of Huayna Picchu

Are there discounts?

The entrance Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu has discounts for university students, minors and citizens of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN): Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia

The website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru only allows access to discounts for adults of the CAN.

It is for this reason that many tourists make their reservation through an authorized website. These web pages offer discounts for university students and minors.

The only way to get Huayna Picchu discounts for university students and minors is by booking through an authorized website. However, now the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket is valid only for tourists and visitors over 18 years of age.

How to access the discounts?

To access the discounts, visitors must meet the following requirements:

• University students: Undergraduate studies and have less than 25 years at the time of the visit. The reservation is made with the current university card and passport (or identity document).
• Minors (not valid for the moment): To be between 8 and 17 years old at the time of the visit to Machu Picchu. The reservation is with the passport or identity document that certifies your age. The income is accompanied by his father, mother or someone authorized.
• Citizens of the CAN: Be a citizen or a foreign resident of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia. The reservation is with the passport, identity document or immigration card. If the visitor is a university student or minor, the discount is even higher.

Other truths about Huayna Picchu

The mountain Huayna Picchu (also called Waynapicchu or ‘Montaña Joven’), is located north of Machu Picchu, at 2,720 meters above sea level. The popularity of this mountain generated a wide variety of comments and misinformation.

What is the truth about this summit? Here are the main questions about this mountain and its answers.

• Is Huayna Picchu really dangerous?

  No. Huayna Picchu has narrow roads with slopes of up to 60º. Some of these trails are next to frightening ravines. Nevertheless, Danger is more an impression than a reality. The whole journey is well signposted. The most difficult stretches have safety ropes to hold on.

• Do the ‘stairs of death’ really exist?

  Yes, but do not panic. This section leads to the so-called ‘Temple of the Moon’. It is one of the most difficult and frightening parts of the road. ‘The stairs of death’ of Huayna Picchu are stone steps sculpted by the Incas more than 500 years ago. Although the place is safe (no one got injured or lost his life), the sight of the cliff produces vertigo.

• Can I climb if I suffer from fear of heights?

  It is not recommended. The only restriction to climb the Waynapicchu is to be over 12 years old. However, tourists with fear of heights should also avoid this adventure if they are not determined to overcome their fears.

• Do you need to be an expert mountaineer to climb Huayna Picchu?

  No. Anyone can ascend the Huayna Picchu. You do not need to be an expert mountaineer. A previous physical preparation can help although it is not determinant.

• Can older adults climb Huayna Picchu?

  Yes. The people who have made the ascent to Huayna Picchu comment that they met several older adults on the road. Of course, itis important to consult with the doctor before doing the adventure.

Advice from people who have been there

Huayna Picchu

By: Emilia C.

“The best view of Machu Picchu is from Huayna Picchu.“

“We went up in the first group at 7:30 a.m. It was a good choice, as the temperature was ideal. We suffered a bit from the heat and humidity, but I think if we went up later it would have been worse. It is a demanding climb. It is tiring, as it is a steep mountain and sometimes the footprint of the steps is very small. When you get to the top, the view is a spectacle.“

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