Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge – Availability

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LAST UPDATE 2024!

  • The Inca Bridge was closed for a long time. Today this Inca construction opens its doors inside a new ticket to Machu Picchu.
  • This ticket includes the traditional visit to Machu Picchu. It also allows you to get the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu!
  • On top of that, the ticket includes a visit to the Inca Bridge, a highly recommended ticket, so take advantage of it!

The Inca Bridge is one of the least known constructions by visitors who come to Machu Picchu. It is a wooden trunk bridge over a base of stones that marked the boundary of the Inca city on the eastern side. To visit the Inca Bridge you must take a short trekking route of approximately 30 minutes. The entrance ticket ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’ allows you to make this walk, as well as the visit to the sector of the Guardian’s House where you can get the best photo of Machu Picchu. The availability of income is limited!


How to check availability?

  1. First choose the type of ticket ‘Machu Picchu Inca Bridge’ and the group of your preference.
  2. Choose the month and locate the day you want to visit Machu Picchu with this type of ticket.
  3. Check the free spaces. For example, the number ’20’ means that there are still twenty tickets available. O’ means that all tickets are sold out.
  4. Found availability? Now just click and fill out the reservation form.

Live Availability ─ Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge

Note: The availability is shown in real time and corresponds to the number of spaces available on the selected date. “0” means that there is no more space available.



How is the experience offered by the ticket ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’?

  • The Machu Picchu Inca Bridge ticket offers the visit to Machu Picchu on circuit 1, as well as the short trekking route over the Machu Picchu Inca Bridge.
  • Circuit 1 includes a stretch of stone stairs through the agricultural sector of the Inca city until reaching the so-called sector of the Guardian’s House. From this point the visitor can get the best pictures of the Inca city.
  • In the Casa del Guardián, in addition, there is a complete scenic view of the archaeological site. The visitor can appreciate in the distance important Inca constructions such as the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Intihuatana and more.
  • The visitor can spend approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes in the sector of the Casa del Guardián. It is recommended to make the visit in the company of a professional tour guide.
  • Before or after the visit to Machu Picchu in circuit 1, the visitor can enter the trekking route that leads to the Inca Bridge. This hike is very safe and easy because it covers wide stretches with beautiful views of the mountain range that surrounds the Inca city.
  • After approximately 30 minutes of walking; the visitor will arrive at the Inca Bridge, a little known and explored construction in Machu Picchu. There the visitor will be able to appreciate and learn about the history of this wooden bridge that was removed in case of invasions. The bridge cannot be crossed but it can be appreciated from a safe distance.
  • The ticket ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’ offers four entrance hours to about two hundred visitors daily: from 8 am, 9 am, 10 am and 11 am. Access is allowed only for people over 18 years old.
  • Likewise, the visit to the Inca Bridge is only available during the high tourist season, that is, from June 1 to October 15. The sale of this ticket is available throughout the year. It is recommended to make the purchase two or three months in advance. Otherwise, the availability of tickets may be sold out.

What are the entrance groups and schedules for the ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’ ticket?

As of 2024, the new entrance schedules to Machu Picchu and the Inca Bridge are divided into four entrance groups. All allow entrance to Machu Picchu (through circuit 1 or panoramic circuit), as well as to the Inca Bridge and its short trekking route.

Machu Picchu Inca Bridge TicketAdmission timeApproximate visiting timeApproximate departure time
Group 1To Machu Picchu from 8 am to 9 am2 hours at Machu Picchu and 1 hour at the Inca Bridge12 p.m.
Group 2To Machu Picchu from 9 am to 10 am2 hours at Machu Picchu and 1 hour at the Inca Bridge1 p.m.
Group 3To Machu Picchu from 10 am to 11 am2 hours at Machu Picchu and 1 hour at the Inca Bridge2 p.m.
Group 4To Machu Picchu from 11 am to 12 am2 hours at Machu Picchu and 1 hour at the Inca Bridge3 p.m.
  • Machu Picchu Inca Bridge Ticket Group 1
    • The first group allows you to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu from 8 am to 9 am.
  • Machu Picchu Inca Bridge Ticket Group 2
    • The second group allows you to enter Machu Picchu from 9 am to 10 am.
  • Machu Picchu Inca Bridge Ticket Group 3
    • The third group allows you to enter the Inca City of Machu Picchu from 10 am to 11 am.
  • Machu Picchu Inca Bridge Ticket Group 4
    • The fourth group allows you to enter Machu Picchu from 11 am to noon.

Visiting time of the ticket ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’
With the entrance ticket ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’, the tourist can stay a maximum of 3 hours from the time of entry of Machu Picchu. In the archaeological site, the visitor can do circuit 1, also called panoramic circuit, which lasts 2 hours maximum. Then you can make the hike to the Inca Bridge, whose route lasts approximately 30 minutes to go and another 30 minutes to return. In total, from the moment of entry, the tourist can be in Machu Picchu 3 hours or a little more. This time is enough to get the best panoramic photographs, as well as the route to the Inca Bridge, which is only suitable for people over 18 years old.


Why is it difficult to get availability of the Machu Picchu Inca Bridge ticket?

The Inca Bridge is one of the least known constructions in Machu Picchu because it is located on the eastern side, in one of its limits that lead to the qhapac ñan or Inca royal roads.

The hike to the Inca Bridge is easy because the roads are flat, wide and surrounded by beautiful scenery of the mountain range surrounding Machu Picchu. The route is less than 1 kilometer and takes approximately 1 hour to go and return to the control booth.

This ticket is only available during the so-called ‘high season of tourism in Machu Picchu’, from June 1 to October 15. In this period the number of visitors to Cusco and the Inca city increases, so it is recommended to purchase the ticket two or three months in advance. Otherwise you run the risk of not finding current availability.

Other short hikes in Machu Picchu
The hike to the Inca Bridge is not the only one that can be done in the visit to Machu Picchu. In addition, there are other short routes such as those leading to the Intipunku (the sun gate in Inca times), the Great Cavern (known as the Temple of the Moon) and the Huchuy Picchu (the small mountain). As well as the route to the Inca Bridge, these treks are only available during the high tourist season: from June 1 to October 15. The treks that are open all year round are the ones that lead to the top of Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain.


How to find free tickets for the ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’ ticket?

In order to find availability of this type of ticket, it is best to make the purchase online and with the following time in advance:

  • During the low tourism season (November to May): 1 or 2 months in advance.
  • During the high tourism season (June to October): 2 to 3 months in advance.

The registration of visitors to the Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu
The access to the Inca Bridge is located inside the archaeological site of Machu Picchu, a few steps from the so-called sector of the Guardian’s House. The visitor will be able to access there following the signs. A path of stone steps will lead to the checkpoint. There it is obligatory that all the people register their name, their signature and the time of their access to the Inca Bridge. After visiting this little known Inca construction, on the way back to the checkpoint, you must also register your departure time. This is done to ensure the safety of each of the people who access the Inca Bridge.


Machu Picchu Inca Bridge Route Map

Learn more about the ticket and the Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge Tour

  • It is part of the Panoramic Circuit. So it offers beautiful views.
  • It is one of the entrances that were enabled for the high season.
  • The tour will start at the upper platforms.
  • After the tour of the upper platform, you follow the route to the Inca Bridge.
  • This ticket allows only the tour to the Inca Bridge. You will not be able to access Inti Punku or Machu Picchu Mountain.
  • This ticket allows you to appreciate and contemplate beautiful views of Machu Picchu.
  • To have a better view of the entire enclosure is recommended to enter from 10:00 in the morning.
  • It is advisable to do the tour using sunscreen and mosquito repellent.

Circuit 1 (Panoramic) – Route 1-D: Inca Bridge Route

Frequently asked questions about the availability of the ticket ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’.

  • 1) What to do if the Machu Picchu Inca Bridge ticket is not available?

    The availability of all tickets to Machu Picchu is limited. Therefore, it is recommended to make the purchase 2 or 3 months in advance. If there is no availability of the ticket ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’, it is best to look for another time or day of visit. If there is no free space, try to make the visit with another type of ticket to Machu Picchu.

  • 2) Does the availability calendar show free tickets in real time?

    Yes, the availability calendar shows free or sold out tickets in real time.

  • 3) Can I visit the Inca Bridge all year round?

    No, this tourist attraction of Machu Picchu is only open to visitors during the high tourist season: from June 1 to October 15.

  • 4) Can I buy the ‘Machu Picchu Inca Bridge’ ticket during my visit in Cusco?

    Yes, it is possible to purchase this ticket. However, the most advisable and safest way is to do it online 2 or 3 months in advance. Remember that availability is limited.

  • 5) Can I enter the Machu Picchu Inca Bridge with children?

    No, access to this short trekking route is only for visitors over 18 years old.

  • 6) Does the ‘Inca Bridge’ ticket allow me to take the classic photo of Machu Picchu?

    Yes, this type of ticket offers the visit to Machu Picchu through circuit 1. This route allows access to the sector of the Guardian’s House where you get the best photo of the Inca city.

  • 7) How do I purchase the ‘Machu Picchu Inca Bridge’ ticket online?

    To book this type of ticket you must follow these steps:

    • Find availability of the ticket ‘Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu’ in the month, day and group of your preference (only available from June 1 to October 15).
    • Fill out the reservation form with your personal information.
    • Make the payment through any Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal card.
    • Print the tickets and present them the day of your entrance to Machu Picchu and the Inca Bridge (along with your passport or identity card with which you made your purchase).

  • 8) How many entrances per day does the ‘Machu Picchu Inca Bridge’ ticket offer?

    This type of ticket offers around 200 entrances per day, divided into up to four different groups.

  • 9) Can I visit the Machu Picchu temples with the ticket ‘Machu Picchu Inca Bridge’?

    No, this ticket does not offer the visit to the main temples of Machu Picchu (included in circuit 2). That is to say, you will not be able to access the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, etc.

  • 10) Does this ticket allow me to cross the Machu Picchu Inca Bridge?

    No, for security reasons it is forbidden for everyone to cross the Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu. There is only a viewpoint that allows you to appreciate this Inca building from a safe distance.