Currently, Machu Picchu tickets are divided into circuits. For many tourists who arrive, these circuits are a limitation that does not allow them to visit all the attractions and Inca sites. That is why many have chosen to reserve two entrance tickets so that they can tour both the Inca citadel and also the hiking routes to destinations near Machu Picchu.

• What is a double ticket to Machu Picchu?
• What is the ticket that allows you to visit the Inca citadel?
• Which tickets can I use for walking tours?
• What other routes or tickets can be purchased?
• How to purchase double tickets to Machu Picchu?
• Can I use double tickets for two days?
• Is it difficult to get double tickets?
• What happens with the entrance tickets to the Inca Trail?
• More information about Machu Picchu entrance tickets
• More FAQs

Tourist enjoying the wonder of the world

The new Machu Picchu circuits
Currently, the tour of Machu Picchu can be done in three circuits. These circuits allow 3 new experiences. The first experience allows you to do the tour of the upper area of Machu Picchu. The second circuit allows you to do the tour inside the Inca citadel and the third tour is done in the lower part of the citadel and also towards other short hiking routes such as Huayna Picchu and the Temple of the Moon.

What is a double ticket to Machu Picchu?

We call double tickets those tickets that are booked continuously to make the tour in two shifts through Machu Picchu. By making this double ticket reservation, you can visit two circuits or routes in just one day.

And yes, it is possible to do two routes through Machu Picchu in one day. This can be done carefully so that the schedules coincide and there is no problem in doing them.

It is also important to mention that Machu Picchu is currently divided into three circuits. This does nothing more than divide the Inca citadel into a panoramic tour, another that allows you to see the citadel and another that allows you to visit the lower area along with other routes.

This means that a single ticket is not enough for tourists who want to acquire more information or knowledge about Machu Picchu. That is why the option of booking two contiguous tickets is offered, in order to visit at least two of the circuits of the Inca citadel.

Llamas in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu

What is the ticket that allows you to visit the Inca citadel?

The tickets that allow you to tour the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu belong to Circuit 2. These tickets are:

• Machu Picchu Classic Route
• Machu Picchu Classic Route (lower terrace)

Both routes are very similar, starting from the main temples of Machu Picchu. They continue through religious buildings that stand out from the rest thanks to the large size of the stones and also the wide esplanades. It is an ideal route to learn more about the culture of the Incas.

The times for which reservations can be made are as follows and this is the approximate demand.

Which tickets can I use for walking tours?

The entrance tickets to Machu Picchu that allow you to take a walking tour beyond Machu Picchu are the following:

• Machu Picchu + Mountain: The hike allows you to reach the top of Machu Picchu Mountain. The walking time to this point is approximately 3 hours.
• Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu: The hike allows you to reach the top of Huayna Picchu. The ascent time is approximately 2 hours.
• Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon: The hike takes you to the lowest point of the Huayna Picchu mountain. There, you will find the destination and the average walking time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Panoramic view of the buildings of Machu Picchu

What other routes or tickets can be purchased?

It is important that, to purchase two entrance tickets to Machu Picchu in one day, it is recommended to spend the night in Machu Picchu Town or Aguas Calientes. This will allow you to begin activities at the earliest possible time and complete the tour in two tours or tickets.

Below, we are going to leave you some recommendations for tickets that you can book:

• Option 1 – Purchase a ticket for Machu Picchu Circuit 2 + Mountain Route
  • Machu Picchu Circuit 2, at 6:00 a.m.
  • Mountain Route on schedule (8:00 in the morning).
• Option 2 – Acquire ticket Machu Picchu Circuit 2 + Route to Huayna Picchu
  • Machu Picchu Circuit 2, at 6:00 and 7:00 am.
  • Huayna Picchu route on schedule (9:00 in the morning).
• Option 3 – Purchase a ticket for Machu Picchu Circuit 2 + Temple of the Moon
  • Machu Picchu Circuit 2, at 6:00 and 7:00 am.
  • Temple of the Moon route on schedule (9:00 in the morning).
• Option 4 – Purchase a ticket for Machu Picchu Circuit 2 + Mountain Route
  • Machu Picchu Circuit 2, at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Mountain Route on schedule (6:00 in the morning).
• Option 5 – Acquire ticket Machu Picchu Circuit 2 + Route to Huayna Picchu
  • Machu Picchu Circuit 2, at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Huayna Picchu route on schedule (7:00 in the morning).
• Option 6 – Purchase a ticket for Machu Picchu Circuit 2 + Temple of the Moon
  • Machu Picchu Circuit 2, at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
  • Temple of the Moon route on schedule (7:00 in the morning).

View of the buildings of the Temple of the Moon

How to purchase double tickets to Machu Picchu?

Purchasing entrance tickets to Machu Picchu is quite easy to do.

• Tickets can be registered easily and virtually.
• It is also possible to contact travel agencies so that they can take care of the reservations.
• If you are in Cusco and decide to make a reservation, it will also be possible at the customer service offices.
• Tickets can be reserved in person at:
  • Garcilaso Street S/N, Cusco: ‘Garcilaso House’.
  • Maruri Street 324: Disagreement Office of Culture in Cusco.

How far in advance should I book?
Reservations can be made weeks or months in advance. If you want to book double tickets or two tickets, you will have to do so months in advance, especially when booking tickets for Circuit 2, which are in much higher demand than the rest of the tickets and circuits.

Can I use double tickets for two days?

• Of course, if you have trouble booking two tickets at the same time, you can do the tour on two different days.
• Please note that if you choose two different dates, you will be able to choose your schedule more freely.
• Another detail is that in Machu Picchu Pueblo near the Plaza de Armas, you can make reservations.
• Please note that in-person reservations often require waiting in long lines and paying in cash to avoid surcharges.
• For this you will also need to make hotel reservations.

Terraces at the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu

Is it difficult to get double tickets?

• To avoid difficulties, it is important to make a reservation in advance.
• By booking with the required advance notice you will be able to choose your schedules more freely and adjust the selection you wish to make.
• It may also include other routes along Circuit 2 such as the Inca Bridge and Inti Punku, which will be enabled during the high season.
• Remember that during the high season you can find more tickets. However, due to high demand, they often sell out quickly.
• High season starts on June 1st and lasts until October 15th.
• Please note that daily tickets are distributed in a certain quantity per time slot.

What happens with the entrance tickets to the Inca Trail?

• The Inca Trail in any of its variations allows a tour of Machu Picchu.
• The tour of Machu Picchu is very similar to Circuit 3.
• In this regard, you can choose to make a double reservation. In this case, it would be the Inca Trail along with a new ticket.
• When doing the 4-day Inca Trail, you arrive via Inti Punku and the upper platform. Arrival time is approximately 6:00 in the morning.
• After arrival, the tour of Machu Picchu begins, following Circuit 3. Therefore, the tour can end at 9:00 or 10:00 am.
• On the other hand, when doing the 2-day Inca Trail you arrive at Inti Punku and the upper platform in the afternoon.
• The tour of Machu Picchu, following circuit 3, takes place the following day.
• In this sense, in both cases you can purchase double tickets without any problem to re-enter Machu Picchu and have a more complete tour of Circuit 2.
• It will also be possible to take the route to the hiking trails by purchasing tickets for these at 9:00 a.m.

Tourist walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

More information about Machu Picchu entrance tickets

• Tickets with hiking trails have restrictions that apply from 2024.
• Minors under 18 years of age cannot take the route to Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu or the Temple of the Moon.
• If you are traveling with older adults, it is recommended that you undergo the supervision and authorization of a doctor.
• The altitude of Machu Picchu is not usually a problem, however, it is recommended that you do not overexert yourself when doing the tour.
• Each tour and ticket has an estimated travel time.
• In the case of Circuit 2 tickets, they are available to the general public.
• Remember to plan your trip taking into account the time it takes to get there on the eco-friendly buses.
• Eco-friendly buses are your best option. This transport takes between 20 and 30 minutes to reach the access area to the wonder of the world.

More FAQs

• 1) Can Machu Picchu be visited all year round?

  Yes, it is possible to visit Machu Picchu any day of the year, including on holidays. However, the entrance gates may be closed due to demonstrations, environmental problems, or other force majeure difficulties.

• 2) What do I need to get to Machu Picchu?

  To get to Machu Picchu the following services are required.

  • Hotel in Cusco.
  • Train service (you can select the bimodal service to arrive from Cusco).
  • Transport in ecological buses.
  • It is also essential to reserve your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu months in advance.

• 3) How do I book my train ticket?

  Train tickets can be booked digitally on our train booking platforms.

• 4) How do I reserve my ticket on the eco-buses?

  Green bus tickets can be booked digitally on our bus booking platforms.

• 5) Can I purchase all the services needed for Machu Picchu in a single reservation?

  Of course, the best option to acquire all the services is to purchase the Machu Picchu Full Day package. If you want to make a reservation for double entry, you can also do so with the help of the travel advisors or on your own.

Advice from people who have been there

Machu Picchu

By: Lola R.

“A great show“

“It exceeded all our expectations by a hundred percent. I thought that when you see a lot of photos and documentaries, you get disappointed after arriving. But this is not the case at Machu Picchu. That stone city in the middle of those mountains is simply spectacular.“

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, January 20, 2025