Machu Pichu Tickets
Machu Picchu ticket is an official document that allows entering the Picchu Citadel, one of the new 7 wonders of the world. The official institution in charge of selling Machu Picchu Tickets is the Ministry of Culture and they define the maximum amount of visitors that can set foot in this place. This blog will guide you through everything you should know about your Machu Picchu tickets.
Note: (Updated on July 10th): The Peruvian government announced the number of visitors to Machu Picchu would be increased from 3044 to 4044, due to the collapse of tourism in the months of June, July, and August 2022. Those 1000 tickets, you should buy in person at the Machu Picchu office in the town center of Aguas Calientes. The number of visitors to Machu Picchu Citadel will remain at 4,044 people per day until June 30, 2023.
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Types of Machu Picchu tickets
When you enter the official Machu Picchu website machupicchu.gob.pe. you will find 5 tickets available. Each ticket offers different views and archaeological experiences. Below you will find those 5 tickets
- Machu Picchu Only ticket (circuit 1, 2, 3, or 4)
- Circuit 4 + WaynaPicchu
- Circuit 3 + Machu Picchu Mountain
- Circuit 4 + Huchuy Picchu Mountain
- Circuit 1 or 2 + Inca Bridge
1.- Machu Picchu Only ticket (circuit 1, 2, 3, or 4)
With this ticket, you are allowed to enter Machu Picchu Llacta through circuits 1, 2, 3, or 4. You need to choose 1 of all 4 circuits, and you can choose any of them depending on your time and physical condition. Circuit 2 is the most recommended because it allows you to take a postcard shot of Machu Picchu and you will visit the whole Citadel.
Entry time
A limited amount of Machu Picchu tickets are available for entry each hour from 6 am and 2 pm. When you buy your Machu Picchu tickets, you have to select one of the entry times starting at (6 – 7), (7 – 8), (8 – 9), (9 – 10), (10 – 11), (11 – 12), (12 – 13), (13 – 14), or (14 – 15).
Price
- Adult: 152 Peruvian soles($45 US Dollars)
- Students: 77 Peruvian Soles($25 US Dollars)
- Child (8 to 17 years old): 70 Peruvian Soles($21 US Dollars)
2.- Circuit 4 + WaynaPicchu
The Huayna Picchu tickets are normally difficult to buy since there are only 600 tickets available per day and they sell out sometimes 5 months in advance. With this ticket, you will enter Machu Picchu following circuit 4 and Climb to the top of this amazing mountain.
Entry time
A limited amount of Huayna Picchu tickets are available for entry each hour from 7 am and 10 am. When you buy your Huayna Picchu tickets, you have to select one of the entry times starting at (7– 8), (8 – 9), (9 – 10), or (10 – 11).
Price
- Adult: 200 Peruvian soles($60 US Dollars)
- Students: 118 Peruvian Soles($40 US Dollars)
- Child (8 to 17 years old): 118 Peruvian Soles($40 US Dollars).
3.- Circuit 3 + Machu Picchu Mountain
With this ticket, you are allowed to climb Machu Picchu Mountain and come back and reenter Machu Picchu to visit following circuit 3.
Entry time
A limited amount of Machu Picchu Mountain tickets are available for entry each hour from 7 am and 9 am. When you buy your Machu Picchu Mountain tickets, you have to select one of the entry times starting at (7– 8), or (8 – 9).
Price
- Adult: 200 Peruvian soles($60 US Dollars)
- Students: 118 Peruvian Soles($40 US Dollars)
- Child (8 to 17 years old): 118 Peruvian Soles($40 US Dollars).
4.- Circuit 4 + Huchuy Picchu Mountain
With this ticket, you are allowed to enter Machu Picchu through circuit 4, then hike to Huchuy Picchu Mountain
Entry time
A limited amount of Huchuy Picchu tickets are available for entry each hour from 7 am and 12 pm. When you buy your Machu Picchu tickets, you have to select one of the entry times starting at (7 – 8), (8 – 9), (9 – 10), (10 – 11), (11 – 12), or (12 – 13).
Price
- Adult: 152 Peruvian soles($45 US Dollars)
- Students: 77 Peruvian Soles($25 US Dollars)
- Child (8 to 17 years old): 70 Peruvian Soles($21 US Dollars)
5.- Circuit 1 or 2 + Inca Bridge
With this ticket, you are to enter Machu Picchu Llacta through circuits 1, or 2. You need to choose 1 of these 2options, and select any of them depending on your time and physical condition. Circuit 2 is the most recommended because it allows you to take a postcard shots of Machu Picchu and you will visit the whole Citadel.
Entry time
A limited amount of Inca Bridge tickets are available for entry each hour from 7 am and 2 pm. When you buy your Machu Picchu tickets, you have to select one of the entry times starting at (7 – 8), (8 – 9), (9 – 10), (10 – 11), (11 – 12), (12 – 13), (13 – 14), or (14 – 15).
- Adult: 152 Peruvian soles($45 US Dollars)
- Students: 77 Peruvian Soles($25 US Dollars)
- Child (8 to 17 years old): 70 Peruvian Soles($21 US Dollars)
Number of tickets available per day
The Peruvian government limits the number of tourists who could visit the iconic Machu Picchu. The admission capacity is 4,044 people per day. All the 3044 tickets are sold online on the official Machu Picchu website. The other 1000 tickets are sold in Aguas Calientes town. So you have to buy in person.
- Machu Picchu Only ticket: 1714 spaces per day.
- Circuit 4 + WaynaPicchu: 300 spaces per day.
- Circuit 3 + Machu Picchu Mountain: 100 spaces per day.
- Circuit 4 + Huchuy Picchu Mountain: 200 spaces per day.
- Circuit 1 o 2 + Inca Bridge: 280 spaces per day.
- Short Inca Trail permits 250 spaces per day.
- Inca Trail 4 days permits 200 spaces per day.
You might read somewhere that Inca Trail 4 days has 500 tickets per day. Only 200 tourists enter and the 300 tickets are used by porters, guides, and cooks.
Things to know
- Once you choose the time to visit Machu Picchu, you can’t change the Schedule.
- Children from 3 years old should pay for their entrance to Machu Picchu.
- Tickets are NOT sold at the Machu Picchu Checkpoint. You should buy them in advance.
Frequent Asked Question
When the Machu Picchu tickets are released for the following year?
The Machu Picchu tickets are released in mid-December for the following year.
Is the Machu Picchu tickets refundable?
Unfortunately, once the tickets were bought, they are not refundable and you cannot even change the visit date either.
Can I combine Circuit 4 with Huayna Picchu?
It is not possible to combine them together, you should book them separately.
Can I enter Machu Picchu 1 hour earlier or later than the time indicated on my ticket?
It is feasible to enter Machu Picchu up to one hour later than the time indicated on your ticket and not anytime beforehand.
Can I purchase more than 1 ticket on the same day?
Yes, you can purchase a morning ticket and an afternoon ticket, so you can visit Machu Picchu 2 times.
How far in advance should I buy my Machu Picchu tickets?
If you want to buy Your Machu Picchu Only ticket for the high season(May-August), you should buy at least 3 months in Advance. However in the low season(November – March, it is recommended to buy them 1 month in advance. Note: On holidays, Christmas, new year, independence day of Peru, and Holy week, you should buy the tickets 3 months in advance.
Can I purchase Machu Picchu tickets once I’m in Aguas Calientes town?
Yes, you can buy the tickets until June 30, 2023. There are 1000 tickets available for each day to buy in Person. You need to go to the office with your Passport. there are 2 disadvantages of buying the tickets in Aguas Calientes, the first one, is you have to make a line for 1 hour or even more than 3 hours and you do not know what time you will enter Machu Picchu so you have to book your train ticket for the latest Schedule. It is highly recommended to book your Machu Picchu tickets in advance to avoid those disadvantages.
Do I need to print my ticket, or will a digital ticket work?
You can present digitally. But it should be in PDF format. They don’t accept pictures of the ticket.
Can I go back to Machu Picchu on a different day with the same ticket?
It is not possible, the ticket is only valid for the date and time slot printed there.
How do the visiting hours work?
Can I enter Machu Picchu 1 hour earlier or later than my entry time?
It is feasible to enter Machu Picchu up to one hour later than the time indicated on your ticket. But not anytime beforehand.
Which tickets to Machu Picchu sell out the fastest?
Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu runs out the fastest. You should buy this ticket at least 3 months in advance. If you are thinking to climb this Mountain in the high tourist season (from May to August), You need to buy the tickets even 5 months in advance.
What information do you need to buy your ticket to Machu Picchu?
In order to buy the Machu Picchu ticket, you need the following information:
- Full name:
- Passport number:
- Nationality:
- Gender:
- Age:
How to buy a ticket to Machu Picchu for 2024?
If you want to buy your ticket for 2024, you need to wait until December. On December Machu Picchu tickets are reléased. If you booked through a company it is the same. They buy your ticket in December and send them to you.
Is there a student discount?
Yes, there is a discount to buy the Machu Picchu ticket. Children from 3 years old to 17 years old pay half-Price. Also, there is a discount for students until 25 years old. But they need to have a valid student card. Below you will the sample.