Entrance tickets to the Huayna Picchu mountain can now be purchased. This ticket also includes access to the Inca City of Machu Picchu. To do this you must buy the ticket online and in advance. Otherwise, it will be impossible to get one of these tickets. From when to make a reservation to climb Huayna Picchu? Find out below, and get much more information.

• What to do with the ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A)?
• What timetables to Huayna Picchu to choose?
• Since when can I buy tickets to Huayna Picchu?
• When does Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu close?
• What to do if I do not find availability for Huayna Picchu?
• More information about Huayna Picchu
• Frequently Asked Questions

Photo of Machu Picchu from the top of Huayna Picchu

If you wish to enter Huayna Picchu mountain, this is the right time to reserve it. Due to the high demand for tickets (and low availability), the reservation must be made even three months in advance. Only 350 tickets per day can be reserved, divided into 2 schedules of 175 tickets. This amount of tickets will remain even in high season. Therefore, please make your reservation in advance as mentioned above.

What to do with the ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A)?

• The Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A) ticket is the one that allows you to enjoy a magical experience, both in the Inca City and in the Huayna Picchu mountain.
• The tour of the citadel of Machu Picchu is by the lower temples.
• The route that follows the circuit 3 so you can know the wide esplanades, have a glimpse of the most important temples.
• You will be able to appreciate the Temple of the Condor, the Sacred Rock and also the terraces and other Inca constructions.
• The total travel time for Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu is approximately 6 hours.
• On the Huayna Picchu mountain, tourists can take one of the best short walks on the planet. You can also see Inca buildings such as the famous Temple of the Moon.

Climbing Huayna Picchu

What timetables to Huayna Picchu to choose?

Constantly varying tickets or availability of income to Machu Picchu. This is due to the route it has and also to the mysticism it hides. Currently, it receives 350 tickets available in 2 schedules that allow a quite spectacular tour.

• Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket – Group 1:

  • Entrance to Machu Picchu: from 7:00 to 8:00 in the morning.
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu: between 8:00 and 9:00 in the morning.
  • Number of admissions: 175 people.

The tour starts early, so it is recommended to spend the night in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo. This is because it is complicated to make the trip to Machu Picchu early and enter at that time is really complicated. So much so that it is possible to lose the reservation or entrance ticket.

• Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket – Group 2:

  • Entrance to Machu Picchu: from 9:00 to 10:00 in the morning.
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu: between 10:00 and 11:00 in the morning.
  • Number of admissions: 175 people.

Regarding the entrance at this time, it is also recommended to spend the night in Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu Pueblo. This is so that you can make the trip without the need to get up early. By making the trip from the district you will be able to start activities from 7:00 in the morning and have breakfast without rushing and with the necessary calm.

Foreign woman meditating on top of Huayna Picchu mountain

Since when can I buy tickets to Huayna Picchu?

• Huayna Picchu Mountain is one of Machu Picchu’s main attractions. Generally, you should make your reservation at least two months in advance. Only then will you be able to secure one of these valuable tickets.
• However, in the high tourist season (from April to August is the time when more tourists visit Machu Picchu); Tickets to Huayna Picchu must be purchased 3 months in advance.
• Now you can find an official high season. This runs from June 19th to November 2nd.
• In spite of that, during the whole year you can find only 350 tickets per day.

The entrance to Huayna Picchu can be purchased 2, 3 or 4 months in advance. To do this you must enter the website for ticket sales. Remember that there are discounts for children, university students and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

When does Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu close?

• The mountain Huayna Picchu, as well as the Inca City of Machu Picchu, remains open every day of the year including Sundays and holidays.
• The only tourist attraction that closes during the year is the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. This hiking trail remains closed all February. This is because in that month the greatest amount of rainfall occurs, which makes walking difficult.

View of the citadel of Machu Picchu from the trail to Huayna Picchu

What to do if I do not find availability for Huayna Picchu?

• Due to the low availability, there are many tourists who cannot buy the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A) ticket. Remember that it is necessary to buy the ticket online and in advance.
• If there is no availability, you can try to change the date of admission to Huayna Picchu.
• If in spite of this you do not find availability, the best option is to change the ticket to Huayna Picchu for the entrance to the new Machu Picchu mountain. This summit offers an adventure as spectacular as the Huayna Picchu.

More information about Huayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu has Inca constructions, where the most fascinating are the platforms that are a challenge to modern architecture. Here are more details of this beautiful site that is only 2 hours and 30 minutes from the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

• The Temple of the Moon is an attraction that is on the way to Huayna Picchu mountain, but it can only be visited with the Machu Picchu ticket with Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C).
• The entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain, only allows the entrance to those over 12 years of age.
• The entrance to the Huayna Picchu mountain is only allowed in its established schedules. It cannot be accessed in the afternoon or at a different time than the one indicated on the ticket.
• The top of the Huayna Picchu is 2,720 meters above sea level (8,923 ft), higher than the Inca City of Machu Picchu, which is 2,430 meters from sea level (7,972 ft).
• Ascending the Huayna Picchu has a moderate difficulty. In total, approximately 2 kilometers of narrow roads close to ravines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• 1) What does the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A) ticket include?

  The Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A) ticket allows access to two important attractions: the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, via circuit 3, and the ascent of Huayna Picchu mountain.

• 2) What are the schedules for climbing Huayna Picchu?

  Currently, there are two groups allowed daily entry to Huayna Picchu, with a limit of 175 visitors per group.

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu between 7:00 and 8:00 am, and to Huayna Picchu between 8:00 and 9:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu between 9:00 and 10:00 am, and to Huayna Picchu between 10:00 and 11:00 am

• 3) Since when can tickets to Huayna Picchu be purchased?

  It is recommended to purchase tickets at least two months in advance. During peak tourist season (April to August), it is best to purchase tickets three months in advance. Currently, the official peak season runs from June 19 to November 2. Only 350 tickets are available daily for this route.

• 4) Do Machu Picchu or Huayna Picchu close at any time of the year?

  No, Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain are open every day of the year, including Sundays and holidays.

• 5) What to do if there is no availability for the ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain?

  If you don’t find availability, you can try changing your visit date. If you still can’t find tickets, we recommend opting for the Machu Picchu + Mountain ticket, as it’s an excellent alternative that offers spectacular views and an equally challenging hike.

• 6) What attractions are there on Huayna Picchu mountain?

  In addition to the hike itself, Huayna Picchu is home to impressive Inca terraces and buildings. This mountain reaches 2,720 meters above sea level.

• 7) Are there any age restrictions to enter Huayna Picchu mountain?

  Yes, entry is only permitted to persons over 12 years of age accompanied by their parents or guardian.

• 8) What circuit is visited with the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A) ticket?

  This ticket includes Circuit 3, which allows you to explore the lower part of Machu Picchu. It covers areas such as the agricultural terraces, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, and other sites.

• 9) How long does the visit last with the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (Route 3A) ticket?

  The complete tour, which includes a visit to Machu Picchu and the ascent of Huayna Picchu, takes approximately 6 hours.

• 10) Is the hike to Huayna Picchu dangerous?

  The climb to Huayna Picchu is considered of medium difficulty; the trail is steep and narrow, with sections close to ravines. Even so, following safety rules and proceeding with caution, it is a safe and extremely rewarding hike.

Advice from people who have been there

Huayna Picchu

By: Smith M.

“At the Inca Summit!“

“There are few spaces. First I visited the Citadel of Machupicchu, then we went up to the Huayna Picchu mountain through very narrow paths. Everything was Very nice!“

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, June 5, 2025