The Huayna Picchu ticket or "Wayna Picchu" allows you to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu and explore the famous Huayna Picchu mountain, offering the best postcard view of your journey to this wonder.
Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu is located at an altitude of 2,667 meters, on the north side of the Machu Picchu citadel.
Huayna Picchu comes from the Quechua words "Wayna" meaning young and "Picchu" meaning mountain, translating to "Young Mountain." It is the antonym of the also famous Machu Picchu, which means "Old Mountain."
The trail to the summit of this mountain is challenging, featuring steep stairs and narrow paths.
At the summit of Huayna Picchu, there is a lookout offering one of the best views of the Machu Picchu citadel. One can also see remnants of Inca terraces on the slope, as well as a partially built temple known as the "Temple of the Moon."
To reach Huayna Picchu, you must purchase the entry ticket for Circuit 4 + Huayna Picchu at least three months in advance. This ticket gives you access to both the Machu Picchu citadel and Huayna Picchu mountain.
First, you must reach the Machu Picchu citadel, either on foot or by bus. Then, you proceed to the control post via Circuit Nº 3, starting from the lower part of the citadel. The ascent takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on the person's physical condition.
Before purchasing your ticket, check the availability for the date you plan to travel. Due to high demand, this ticket often sells out, so you must reserve at least three months in advance.
To purchase the ticket and check availability, visit the Joinnus website, the only platform for buying Machu Picchu entry tickets.
| 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 |
The entry times for "Huayna Picchu Mountain" are as follows:
Remember, the maximum capacity for Huayna Picchu is 200 people per day, divided into four groups of 50 people each.
The Huayna Picchu entry ticket is only sold with Circuit 4. Here are the general features of this circuit:
| Type of circuit | Short lower |
| Time of route | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Type of Ticket | Llaqta Machu Picchu | Huayna Picchu Mountain + Circuit 4 |
| Walking time | 2 hours 30 minutes (ascent and descent of Huayna Picchu Mountain) |
| Entry time | Group 1 from 7 am – 8 am Group 2 from 8 am – 9 am Group 3 from 9 am - 10 am Group 4 from 10 am – 11 am |
| Restrictions | Not suitable for children under 12 years old No re-entry to Machu Picchu citadel allowed |
