Availability Ticket Machu Picchu in real time
See the available spaces Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Montaña
LAST UPDATE 2023!
- Due to the correct work to prevent Covid 19 in Peru, the authorities of Machu Picchu decided to enable 100% of the capacity.
- Take advantage of discounts for university students, under 18s and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia!
Below we show the calendar with the spaces available in the sale of the Ticket Machu Picchu.
How to check the availability of the Ticket Machu Picchu?
- Choose the type of ticket and the time (group) of your preference.
- Choose the month and locate the day you want to visit.
- Check the available spaces. For example the term ‘200’ means that there are 200 entries available..
- If you want to book a Machu Picchu Ticket just click on the day of your preference.
- Availability according to each type of ticket – What ticket Machu Picchu to choose?
- Machu Picchu entrance availability
- Tips to find availability – tips to get your ticket to Machu Picchu
- About availability – Why is there little availability to Machu Picchu?
- How soon do Machu Picchu tickets usually sell out?
- Why book now?
- Are there discounts on the price of the Ticket Machu Picchu?
- Frequently Asked Questions about Machu Picchu Ticket Availability
Do you want to get availability for the Ticket Machu Picchu in 2023?
- Book your ticket with us and secure your ticket before everyone else.
- Don’t miss availability for Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, Huchuy Picchu Mountain and the Inca Bridge.
- Here you can get the entrance to Machu Picchu in less than 24 hours.
Availability according to each type of ticket – What ticket Machu Picchu to choose?
Ticket Machu Picchu Only
This ticket allows you to visit the archaeological center of Machu Picchu. Tourists can stay up to 4 hours from the moment they enter.
Group 1:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 in the morning.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 in the morning.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 in the morning.
Group 2:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 in the morning.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 in the morning.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 in the morning to noon.
Group 3:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from noon to 1 in the afternoon.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 in the afternoon.
This ticket is the basic one to get to know Machu Picchu, its beautiful landscape, its flora, fauna and its more than 150 archaeological remains. It is the most purchased ticket to know the Wonder of the World.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu
In addition to visiting the citadel of Machu Picchu, with this ticket you can climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain. Allows you to stay up to 6 hours from the time of entry.
Schedule 1:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu between 7 and 8 in the morning.
Schedule 2:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu between 8 and 9 in the morning.
Schedule 3:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu from 9 to 10 in the morning.
Schedule 4:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu from 10 to 11 in the morning.
This ticket is the most desired in the Wonder of the World. It allows you to enter Machu Picchu and the incredible Huayna Picchu mountain. The ascent to its top is known as one of the most incredible short walks in the world. On its slopes is the Inca construction: the “Temple of the Moon”.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain
In addition to visiting the city of Machu Picchu, you can have access to ascend to Machu Picchu Mountain. Tourists can stay up to 7 hours after the time of entry.
Schedule 1:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 in the morning.
- Entrance to the Mountain between 7 and 8 in the morning.
Schedule 2:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 in the morning.
- Entrance to the Mountain between 8 and 9 in the morning.
This entry is the great alternative if you don’t find availability for Huayna Picchu. It allows you to visit the landscapes and archaeological remains of Machu Picchu and, in addition, to ascend to the top of the Machu Picchu mountain, a summit located at the highest point of the Wonder of the World.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu
It allows to know the Inca city of Machu Picchu as well as the recently inaugurated Huchuy Picchu mountain. The ticket allows a maximum of up to 6 hours of visit from the moment of entry.
Schedule 1:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huchuy Picchu between 7 and 8 in the morning.
Schedule 2:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huchuy Picchu between 8 and 9 in the morning.
Schedule 3:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huchuy Picchu between 9 and 10 in the morning.
Schedule 4:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huchuy Picchu between 10 and 11 in the morning.
Schedule 5:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 in the morning.
- Entrance to Huchuy Picchu between 11 in the morning and noon.
Schedule 6:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 in the morning to noon.
- Entrance to Huchuy Picchu between noon and 1 in the afternoon.
Schedule 7:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from noon to 1 in the afternoon.
- Entrance to Huchuy Picchu between 1 and 2 in the afternoon.
Schedule 8:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.
- Entrance to Huchuy Picchu between 2 and 3 in the afternoon.
This entry is a great adventurous option on the trip to Machu Picchu. The route to this mountain was recently inaugurated. The walk is easy and can be visited by people of all ages. The summit is open every day of the year.
Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge
It allows to know the archaeological site of Machu Picchu and, in addition, it allows to make the short route to the Inca Bridge of Machupicchu. The ticket allows a maximum visit time of up to 4 hours after the tourist’s entry.
Schedule 1:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 am
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge between 7 and 8 in the morning.
Schedule 2:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 am
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge between 8 and 9 in the morning.
Schedule 3:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 am
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge between 9 and 10 in the morning.
Schedule 4:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 am
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge between 10 and 11 in the morning.
Schedule 5:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 am
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge between 11 in the morning and 12 in the afternoon.
Schedule 6:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 am
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge between 12 and 1 in the afternoon.
Schedule 7:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 pm
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge between 1 and 2 in the afternoon.
Schedule 8:
- Entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 pm
- Entrance to the Inca Bridge between 2 and 3 in the afternoon.
Optional ticket to the Machu Picchu Site Museum
With this ticket you can visit the Machu Picchu Manuel Chavez Ballon site museum which exhibits dozens of Inca objects found during the excavations in Machu Picchu. This ticket is complementary to the other tickets that include the entrance to Machu Picchu. You can organize your visit to the museum according to the entrance hours to Machu Picchu
*The Machu Picchu Site Museum opens from 9 a.m. at 4.30 p.m.
Machu Picchu entrance availability
- Currently Machu Picchu allows the entry of an average of 3,000 people per day.
- This measure seeks the preservation of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
- Since 2019, the entrance to Machu Picchu is in 3 groups. Group 1 does it between 6 am, 7 am and 8 am Group 2, between 9 am, 10 am and 11 am Group 3, between 12 pm, 1 pm and 2 pm
Tips to find availability – tips to get your ticket to Machu Picchu
- Don’t trust yourself. A large number of available tickets can be sold out in a few minutes. Make the reservation in advance.
- Keep in mind that at the same time that you see the availability online, many agencies and people in different parts of the world are reserving those spaces.
- Some agencies buy the Machu Picchu Ticket for large groups; so it would not be uncommon for about 40 spaces to be occupied in the course of 10 minutes.
- The Huayna Picchu Ticket must be reserved at least 2 months in advance. It is the ticket that is sold out the fastest.
- Although rare, there are cases where a reservation is canceled due to non-payment. In those cases, the ticket is available to you again.
About availability – Why is there little availability to Machu Picchu?
- As a protection and conservation measure, only a limited daily amount of visitors can access Machu Picchu and its mountains.
- The time of entry to the Inca city depends on the type of ticket that is acquired, the schedules of the shifts and groups must be taken into account according to the type of ticket.
- The roads that lead to the top of Huayna Picchu are narrow. That is why, for security reasons, entry is restricted to only 200 visitors per day.
- Machu Picchu mountain has wider but more demanding paths than Waynapicchu. In order to safeguard the integrity of visitors, only 400 people are allowed to enter per day.
- Likewise, the authorities of the Ministry of Culture of Peru created the alternative route to the top of the Huchuy Picchu mountain. Access to this mountain has a capacity limit of 200 people per day.
- Finally, the new Machupicchu ticket with Inca Bridge has a capacity of 400 tourists per day. Therefore, it is necessary to make the purchase at least 1 month in advance.
How soon do Machu Picchu tickets usually sell out?
During the low tourist season (November to March):
- Ticket Machu Picchu Only: 3 weeks before.
- Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu: 2 months in advance
- Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain: 3 weeks in advance.
- Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu: 3 weeks in advance.
- Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge: 3 weeks before.
- Ticket Machu Picchu Museum: 1 day before.
During the high tourist season (April to October):
- Ticket Machu Picchu Only: 4 weeks before.
- Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu: 3 months in advance
- Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain: 4 weeks in advance.
- Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu: 4 weeks in advance.
- Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge: 4 weeks before.
- Ticket Machu Picchu Museum: 1 day before.
Why book now?
- If you want to visit this wonder, don’t waste time. Book it now and ensure your entrance to the Inca City of Machu Picchu.
- The demand for tickets to Machu Picchu increases over time. This causes the prices of the entrance tickets to also go up.
- As time goes by, it is more difficult to enter Machu Picchu. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the magical city of Machu Picchu or the amazing mountain Huayna Picchu.
- Reserve your entrance to Machu Picchu 2024 from the delivery date of the availability that begins in December 2023.
If you found available tickets, book now. In the case of the Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu, you will need to reserve it 3 or 4 months in advance
Are there discounts on the price of the Ticket Machu Picchu?
- Discount for minors Children under 3 years old do not pay for the Machu Picchu ticket. Children from 3 to 17 years old, can buy the Ticket Machu Picchu with a discount in the price. To do this, they must send a copy of their passport.
- Discount for students Students who have a university card can access a discount on the price of Machu Picchu tickets. To do this, they must send the digital copy of the current university card.
- Discount for CAN People belonging to the Andean Community of Nations (CAN): Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia; They also have access to a discount on the price of the Machu Picchu ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions about Machu Picchu Ticket Availability
1) Does Machu Picchu close some day of the year?
Machu Picchu remains open 365 days a year. Admission is from Monday to Sunday, including holidays.
2) Is the availability shown here official?
Yes, the availability of the Ticket Machu Picchu shown here is the official one. The numbers are official statistics of the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
3) Can I get availability if I buy the Machu Picchu ticket in Cusco?
When buying tickets in the city of Cusco and a few days before the visit to Machu Picchu, you run the risk of not finding tickets available. In the case of the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket, it is impossible to get tickets with a few days left. The reservation must be made online and at least 2 months in advance.
4) If I find availability, how do I book my ticket to Machu Picchu?
If you find availability, proceed with the reservation in 3 simple steps:
- Fill in your personal information in the reservation form.
- Send your documentation through an email and make the respective payment of the value of the Ticket Machu Picchu.
- Receive the Ticket Machu Picchu in your email. Print it out and you’re done!
Know how to make the reservation to Machu Picchu in more detail in this link.
5) How long before it is recommended to book the Ticket Machu Picchu to get availability?
Today, booking online ensures an entrance ticket to Machu Picchu. However, this reservation must be made in advance. It is recommended to reserve tickets at least 1 week in advance. The ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu, with 3 months before.
6) Can I get availability if I book the Machu Picchu Ticket at the last minute?
Yes, it is possible to buy the Machu Picchu Ticket at the last minute. The minimum time with which the reservation must be made online is 3 days with the exception of the ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (2 months before).
7) Does the availability of tickets include children?
Children under 3 years old do not need to search for availability since they do not pay admission. They only need to enter Machu Picchu accompanied by their parents showing the identity document that proves their age. Other people buy their ticket.
8) There is no availability in Huayna Picchu! What do I do?
Unfortunately, the Huayna Picchu Ticket is the one that runs out the fastest. Nothing can be done if there is no longer availability. It is recommended to book the ticket 3 months in advance.
9) I cannot find availability of the Machu Picchu Ticket for the following year. Can you reserve one year for other?
The reservation of tickets for the following year is only enabled in December. However, it is possible to separate the Ticket Machu Picchu earlier. In those cases, the tickets will be sent to your email only in December. This due to the logistics established by the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
10) What is high season, low season of tourism and how does it influence the availability of the Machu ticket Picchu?
High season of tourism is the time of greatest tourism in Cusco and Machu Picchu. It runs from April to October. During those days it is more difficult to get availability of the Ticket Machu Picchu. That is why reservations must be made 1 month in advance (4 months for the Huayna Picchu Ticket). The low season runs from November to March. In those months it is less difficult to get availability. The reservation must be made 1 week in advance (2 months for the Huayna Picchu Ticket).
11) Is it difficult to get availability of the Inca Trail?
The Inca Trail is the hiking route of 4 days and 3 nights to the Inca City of Machu Picchu. There are only 500 tickets available per day. It is recommended to make the reservation 6 months in advance.
12) Is it difficult to get availability on train tickets to Machu Picchu?
Train tickets that transport visitors to the town of Aguas Calientes (at the foot of Machu Picchu) also have little availability. It is recommended to reserve them immediately after getting the tickets to Machu Picchu.