Only 3,000 people are allowed to enter Machu Picchu each day. The government website lists how many tickets are available for each day. Also, if you would like to climb the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you must book the ticket in advance and there is an additional fee to hike to the mountains. There is a limit of only 200 permits for climbing Huayna Picchu and only 400 permits for climbing Machu Picchu mountain. The guide will organise your holidays to Machu Picchu to climb to the mountains depending on how many in the group have permits.
As of October 7, 2021, the alternate routes to the mountains Machupicchu, Waynapicchu and Huchuypicchu will be opened.
Machu Picchu Tours 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.
The Huayna Picchu (also called Waynapicchu) is the summit that is located in the northern part of Machu Picchu, 2,720 meters above sea level, taller than Rainbow Mountain or Palcoyo Mountain Tour.
If you’re having trouble navigating the Peru government website to get your entry tickets to Huayna Picchu Mountain and Machu Picchu Tickets, we can help it.
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.
Its name comes from the Andean word “Huayna Picchu” which means “Young Mountain”.
Huayna Picchu Mountain must have serve as a vigilance post and communications center.
The Mountain Waynapicchu alternate route will have 200 spaces per day, distributed in 4 hours:
Visitors who access this alternate route must complete circuit 4 (long bass – light blue) and will not be able to re-enter the monument.
The Machupicchu Mountain alternate route will have 400 spaces per day, distributed in 2 hours:
Visitors with this type of ticket must enter the Machupicchu Mountain route directly and leave the monument by the same path. This type of ticket will have the possibility of a re-entry to the llaqta to carry out circuit 3 (low short – yellow color)
Huchuy Picchu is the smallest peak in Machu Picchu and is located right next to Huayna Picchu. You can only climb this mountain with valid tickets to enter the Huayna Picchu mountain. The difference is that it is very small, the hike is much shorter, and it is not particularly challenging.
The Huchuypicchu Mountain alternate route will have 200 spaces per day, distributed in 9 hours:
Visitors who access this alternate route must complete circuit 4 (long bass – light blue) and will not be able to re-enter the monument.
This entrance ticket allows – in addition to making the tourist visit in the citadel of Machupicchu – access to the alternative route of the Huayna Picchu Mountain. This alternate route ascends progressively to the top of the mountain (2681 meters above sea level) from where you get an impressive view of the Machupicchu citadel and the sacred mountains of the surroundings.
| Adult | $85 USD (200 PEN) |
| Student | $43 USD (125 PEN) |
| Child | $43 USD (125 PEN) |
The Machu Picchu mountain entrance ticket allows – in addition to making the tourist visit in the citadel of Machupicchu – access to the alternative route of the Machupicchu Mountain. This alternate route ascends progressively to the top of the mountain (3061 masl) from where you get an impressive view of Machupicchu and the surrounding Vilcanota river.
| Adult | $62 USD (200 PEN) |
| Student | $38 USD (125 PEN) |
| Child | $35 USD (118 PEN) |
Huayna Picchu (Wayna Picchu) and Machu Picchu Mountain are two mountains situated just above the antique city of Machu Picchu and they both serve to take some panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. Each mountain entrance has to be booked ONLY TOGETHER with Machu Picchu tickets!! The booking needs to be done enough time in advance as there is a limited number of spaces a day (200 permits per Huayna Picchu and 400 permits per Machu Picchu Mountain as well)
Altitude: 2400 m / 7874 ft
Walking: 1 hr 45 min (up or down)
View from Huayna Picchu: Machu Picchu citadel and Vilcanota River and Putucusi Mountain.
Altitude: 3200 m / 10499 ft
Walking: 3 hrs (up and down)
View from Machu Picchu Mountain: Machu Picchu Citadel, Vilcanota River, Salkantay Mountain, Llactapata ruins (with binoculares), Putucusi Mountain, Santa Teresa town, Hydroelectric, a part of the Inca Trail and Inti Punko (Sun door).
The ascent to the Huayna Picchu mountain is one of the most amazing hikes. However, if you cannot overcome your fear of heights, we recommend reserving the ticket to Machu Picchu mountain.
| Differences | Huayna Picchu Mountain | Machu Picchu Mountain |
| Location | North of Machupicchu | South of Machupicchu |
| Altitude | 2,720 m.s.n.m. | 3,082 m.s.n.m. |
| Kilometers | 2 kilometers | 2 kilometers |
| Slopes | 60º | 30º |
| Time (approx.) | 1 hour | 2 hours |
| Difficulty | Moderate to high | Moderate to high |
| Allowed age | 12 years and older | Any age |
Know in detail everything that the Waynapicchu mountain offers:
Get to know in detail everything that Machu Picchu mountain offers:
Finally remember to book the tourist ticket to Machu Picchu in advance.
Your Tour Guide always organises a Machu Picchu guided tour to allow enough time to enter either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
Please note that your entrance ticket to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu/Machu Picchu Mountain always displays your name and passport details so it is NOT TRANSFERABLE to another person and NOT REFUNDABLE either. Last minute bookings of this trek will possibly miss out on permits in high season so please book and pay in advance.
The high and low seasons in the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, as in many other tourist attractions worldwide, determine both the availability of tickets and the cost of some services.
The high season in the Cusco region normally begins in the month of May, with the massive arrival of national and international tourists and lasts until October. During these months of intense tourist activity, getting access tickets for the Huayna Picchu mountain is relatively complicated, since most tickets have already been sold for up to three months onwards.
The low season is between the months of November and April and coincides with the rainy season, during these months most of the tourist services are short of travelers and the costs of some transport sections tend to decrease, so finding available tickets for the Huayna Picchu mountain it is relatively easier.
Taking this information into account, the traveler can plan in advance his route and objectives and separate his access tickets in advance for this enigmatic and unforgettable experience.
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.
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:
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.
The official website only accepts ‘Verified by Visa’ cards. But we accept any type of Visa card through PayPal.
Once the reservation is made, the visitor must pay the entrance as soon as possible. Otherwise, another tourist can do it before and take the requested ticket.
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.
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.
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. Try to buy your Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu tickets for a date close to June 24th, when is celebrated the Inca Sun Festival, so you can enjoy the Inti Raymi Tour and hike to Huayna Picchu in a single trip to Perú.
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.
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.
Unfortunately not. If the Huayna Picchu hike tickets 2022 or 2023 are already sold out there is nothing to do. Try to book Huayna Picchu Mountain tickets online months in advance.
To get to Machu Picchu and climb the Huayna Picchu mountain, you must first reach the city of Cusco. From Lima, the capital of Perú, you have two arrival options:
The stairs of death are surrounded by myths. Among the lies that are telling among tourists, it is said that it is very dangerous to ascend these steps. However, that is false. Actually, people of all ages do the Huayna Picchu Tour daily.
To date, no person has died due to a fall in ‘Huayna Picchu Death Stairs’.
Essential Items: 1 bottle of water, trekking shoes or comfortable shoes with thick plant, sunscreen.
We always recommend our passengers to wear light and comfortable clothes, remember that Machu Picchu is a mountainous area and the trek will make you warm.
The days are wet but with the course of the hours the weather gets warmer.
Dry Season (from April to October): Shorts, shirts, overalls, caps, sunglasses, insect repellent.
Rainy season (from November to March): Long pants, waterproof jackets, rain ponchos.
If you decide to travel by land, the travel time is approximately 22 hours, while by plane the travel time is one and a half hours without stops.
Once you have arrived in the city of Cusco, you must take a train to transport you to Machu Picchu. Once there you can climb the Huayna Picchu mountain.
If you want to climb to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain, we recommend that you spend an extra night in Aguas Calientes and the next day you can wake up early and climb up to the mountains or if you want to have a relax day, you can take the Machu Picchu tours and Tierras Vivas will get the tickets and you will have all ready for your experience of these mountains.
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