How to buy Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets 2019

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The trip to the Wonder of the World allows you to enjoy one of the most incredible natural landscapes in the world. But that's not all, it is also possible to make two hiking trails considered among the best on the planet. It's about the treks to the tops of the Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu mountains. Both promise to see the Inca Citadel from the top, and are considered the adventures par excellence in the Wonder of the World.

Peru government launches new website for booking Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain tickets online in January 2019. If you're having trouble navigating the Peru government website to get your entry tickets to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain Tickets 2019, we can help.

This is one situation where travel arrangements need to be certain. If you're not sure how to confirm your reservations and make payments, we can get them for you.

How much are Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets?

The Huayna Picchu hike tickets allows you to enter the Huayna Picchu Mountain and the Inca City of Machu Picchu. The hike takes about 1.5-2 hours to go up and then back down.

The Machu Picchu and Mountain tickets provides entry to climb the taller mountain: Machu Picchu Mountain (10,111ft) and provides a raised view of the ruins. This mountain is generally less busy, but has no ruins and is a longer climb.

How to book Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain in 5 simple steps

Recommendations to buy the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets

In the control post of access to Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain you will be asked for the identity document or passport with which you made the purchase of your ticket. Remember that if you do not present this document, you will be prevented from entering.
The student rate is applied to undergraduate students under 25 who have a valid university card.
The prices of the Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets vary depending on the nationality and age of the visitor.
You can reserve the Machu Picchu and Mountain tickets one week in advance. During the high season of tourism (from April to October), with up to 3 weeks in advance.
We recommend you take the Machu Picchu Mountain hike with hiking shoes. The trails are made of stone and can be very slippery when wet.
Unfortunately, only those over 12 years old are allowed to enter Huayna Picchu Mountain. The trails are vertigo so it is not recommended for people who suffer from fear of heights.
The Huayna Picchu hike tickets are the most desired tickets in Machu Picchu. If you want to obtain one of the 400 tickets available, you must reserve them 3 months before. If you plan to visit during the high season of tourism (from April to October), make your Huayna Picchu reservations up to 3 months before.

Frequently asked questions

1. Is not there an entrance ticket just for Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain?

No. This tickets includes access to the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu. There is no ticket designed exclusively to access the ‘Huayna Picchu’ or ‘Machu Picchu Mountain´. Remember that the gateway to this adventure tourist attractions is located within Machu Picchu.

2. How to buy Huayna Picchu tickets online and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets with a discount?

There are special discounts for the tickets. To access this benefit you must make a reservation and send the necessary documents that prove the benefit through an e-mail.

These are the types of discounts:

University undergraduate students and under 25s: send a digital copy of the valid university card.
Minors (between 8 to 17 years old): send a digital copy of the passport or identity document that certifies the minor’s age.
Citizens of the Andean Community of Nations (Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia): a digital copy of the passport or identity document that proves the nationality of the person.

3. Can I access discounts for the tickets with ISIC card?

No. Currently, the ISIC student card is not valid to buy any type of Machu Picchu ticket at a discount. The valid university card is the only valid document for the student discount.

4. Can I pay the tickets with a Visa card?

The official website only accepts ‘Verified by Visa’ cards. But we accept any type of Visa card through PayPal.

5. How to get Huayna Picchu tickets or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets if I do not have a credit card?

The official site of the Ministry of Culture of Peru only supports ‘Verfied by Visa’ cards. If you do not have one, you can not reserve your Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets. However, you can reserve with us and make the payment through Western Union or a bank transfer.

6. I was wrong! How to change the data of my ticket?

Keep calm. Yes, it is possible to change personal information on the ticket. However, in any case, there is an economic penalty that varies according to the anticipated time with which the procedure is requested. Remember that the ticket is only valid for the day and time recorded on the ticket. If for any reason you do not make the visit on such date, there is no refund of money.

7. How to book Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets for next year?

Only at the end of December do they start selling Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu tickets for next year. It is advisable to have patience and be attentive to the moment when the tickets are for sale.

8. What to do if you lose the ticket?

The entry remains in PDF format in the visitor’s email. In case of loss, it should only print it as many times as necessary.

9. What other adventure to choose if there is no availability for Huayna Picchu reservations?

If you do not find availability for the Huayna Picchu Mountain tickets online, the best option is to climb the Machu Picchu mountain. This adventure is as amazing as the Huayna Picchu. Admission is allowed to people of all ages.

10. The Huayna Picchu hike tickets 2019 were sold out! Is there no solution?

Unfortunately not. If the Huayna Picchu hike tickets 2019 are already sold out there is nothing to do. Try to book Huayna Picchu Mountain tickets online months in advance.

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