A few years ago it was allowed to change the date of the ticket to Machu Picchu once purchased. However, these modifications are currently not allowed. Therefore, it is recommended to choose the date of your visit to the Inca citadel with confidence. Ticket availability is limited so it is recommended to secure your ticket one, two or three months in advance.

• What are the tickets to Machu Picchu?
• Can I change the date of the ticket to Machu Picchu?
• How to get a new ticket to Machu Picchu?
• Important information about the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

Tourists enjoying the visit to Machu Picchu

What changes are allowed at the entrance to Machu Picchu?
The entrance to Machu Picchu cannot be modified in the names of the ticket holders. It is only possible to correct the passport number or ID document. Remember that when entering Machu Picchu the data on your document must match the data on your ticket. Your personal information, as well as the date of your visit to the Inca citadel, is appropriately recommended.

What are the tickets to Machu Picchu?

The tickets to Machupicchu allow you to make different circuits in the Inca citadel. That is, all tickets offer different experiences:

• Ticket Machu Picchu Only – This ticket, the most used by visitors, allows you to tour the Inca citadel of Mach Picchu with any of the available circuits (1, 2, 3 or 4). The entrance has nine times available: from 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm and 2 pm.
• Ticket Machupicchu + Huayna Picchu – This ticket allows you to visit the Huayna Picchu mountain, as well as the Inca citadel in circuit 4 (lower part). The entrance has four times available: from 6 am, 7 am, 8 am and 9 am.
• Ticket Machupicchu + Mountain – This ticket allows you to visit the Machu Picchu mountain, as well as the Inca citadel in circuit 3 (lower part). The entrance has two times available: from 6 am and from 7 am.
• Ticket Machupicchu + Huchuypicchu – This ticket allows you to visit the Huchuypicchu mountain, as well as the Inca citadel in circuit 4 (lower part). The entrance has eight times available: from 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm.
• Ticket Machupicchu + Inca Bridge – This ticket allows you to visit the Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu, as well as the Inca citadel in circuit 1 or circuit 2 (both offer classic photo). The entrance has eight times available: from 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm.

Can I change the date of the ticket to Machu Picchu?

• Currently it is not allowed to change the date of the ticket to Machu Picchu once purchased.
• This concerns all tickets to Machu Picchu, whether those offered in tourism agencies or on the website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
• It is only allowed to correct errors in the name, identification document or passport number, as well as date of birth.
• Remember that at the entrance gate to Machu Picchu you have to show your identification document or passport. These data must match the data indicated on your entry ticket to Machu Picchu.
• It is recommended to choose the date of your visit safely as date changes are not allowed.

How to get a new ticket to Machu Picchu?

• In case you need to choose another date to visit Machu Picchu, unfortunately, you can only purchase a new entry ticket to Machu Picchu.
• Tickets must be purchased at least 1 month in advance. All tickets have limited availability.
• You can purchase a new entry ticket through the website of a tourism agency or on the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru. The purchase is made online.
• Be sure to carefully review your personal information on the ticket to Machu Picchu. Of course it is also necessary to verify the correct date of visit.

Important information about the entrance ticket to Machu Picchu

• On the day of your visit you will have to present your Machu Picchu ticket along with the documents with which you made the reservation.
• If you change the date of your Machu Picchu tickets, be sure to book the train tickets immediately after knowing your new entry date to Machu Picchu; These tickets also sell out very quickly.
• Please note that Machu Picchu tickets that include Huayna Picchu mountain have to be booked at least 8 weeks in advance (4 months during high season), and that, if you want to change the date of this ticket, it will be very difficult to find available tickets if you do not make the change well in advance.

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, November 21, 2023