The Huayna Picchu (Wayna Picchu) ticket lets you visit the Machu Picchu citadel, hike Huayna Picchu Mountain, and capture a classic postcard view of your trip..
Huayna Picchu (Wayna Picchu) sits north of the Machu Picchu citadel at an elevation of 2,667 m.
In Quechua, “wayna” = “young” and “picchu” = “mountain,” so its name translates as “Young Mountain.” It’s often presented as the counterpart to Machu Picchu (“Old Mountain”).
The trail to the summit is challenging, with narrow, steep stairways and paths.
At the top there’s a viewpoint with one of the best vistas of the citadel. Along the slope you can see Inca terraces and a cave shrine known as the Temple of the Moon.
Buy the Royalty Circuit 3 (Lower Section) + Huayna Picchu ticket at least 3 months in advance. It includes access to the citadel’s lower section and Huayna Picchu Mountain.
Enter via Circuit 3 (Lower Section) + Huayna Picchu, which starts in the lower part of the citadel and leads to the control gate. The ascent takes about 2 h 30 min, depending on fitness. You can reach the citadel on foot or by bus.
Before buying your ticket, first check for ticket availability for the date you plan to travel. Keep in mind that due to high demand, this ticket sells out, so you must make your reservation at least 3 months in advance.
To buy the ticket and check availability, you must access the Joinnus page, which is the only site where you can purchase tickets to Machu Picchu.
| Price Table | Foreigner | CAN Member Countries | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 53 USD or S/200.00 | 30 USD or S/112.00 | 30 USD or S/112.00 |
| Student (Undergraduate) | 33 USD or S/125.00 | 21 USD or S/80.00 | 21 USD or S/80.00 |
| Child (3-17 years) | 31 USD or S/118.00 | 21 USD or S/80.00 | 21 USD or S/80.00 |
Note: Prices are per person.
The entrance schedule for “Huayna Picchu Mountain” is as follows:
Daily capacity: 300 visitors.
The entry ticket to Huayna Picchu is only sold with the Royalty Circuit 3. Below are the general features of this circuit:
| Type of circuit | Short lower |
|---|---|
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Ticket type | Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu Mountain |
| Hiking time | 2 hours 30 minutes (ascent and descent of Huayna Picchu mountain) |
| Entry schedule |
Group 1 from 7 am – 8 am Group 2 from 8 am – 9 am |
| Restrictions | No entry with children under 12 years old Reentry to the Machu Picchu citadel is not allowed |
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