How much is the Huayna Picchu ticket?

$81.90 per adult on route 3A, card fee included. This route has no child fare.

Why does this ticket sell out so early?

Because the climb has a strictly limited daily quota, far smaller than the sanctuary's overall capacity. On peak dates it goes months ahead; the calendar on this page is the only reliable answer for a specific day.

Which part of the city do I see?

The lower sector: the Temple of the Sun viewpoint, Pisonay Square, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, the Eastern Qolqas and the Twelve Niches, then the Sacred Rock where the trail starts. Not the platforms and not the upper temples.

How long is the climb?

Around two to three hours round trip from the Sacred Rock on carved stone steps to 2,693 m. The 6-hour stay covers the city walk, the climb and the way out.

Machu Picchu Tickets Circuit 3A Huayna Picchu

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DateOctober 2026

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Travelers

Adult (18+)$81.901

Student (18–24, valid card)$58.800

Total for 1 traveler$81.90

Foreign-visitor fares, card fee included. Citizens of Peru and the Andean Community pay less: the checkout shows the exact total.

Fixed date, non-refundableThe Ministry issues each ticket for one date, time and traveler: it can't be changed or refunded. Conditions →

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$81.90per adult

About this circuit

Climb Huayna Picchu (2,693m) — the dramatic peak you see in every Machu Picchu photo. The route combines the lower sector of the citadel with a physically demanding climb on carved Inca stone steps, with elevated views over the sanctuary. The daily quota is strictly limited, so book far ahead. We sell this route to adults only (18+).

Walk the route before you book itAll 8 stops of the official route, in order, with what to look for at each→

Machu Picchu Circuit 3A Huayna Picchu ticket prices 2026

Fare	Foreign visitors	Peru & Andean Community
Adult (18+)	$81.90	$36.75
Student (18–24, valid card)	$58.80	$26.25

Adults only (18+): this route has no child fare. Per person, in US dollars, card payment fee (5%) included. The Peru & Andean Community fare is for citizens of Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador.

Key features

Duration: Up to 6 h

8 official stops, walked one way with no backtracking.

Difficulty: Challenging

Plan according to your fitness level.

What you'll see

Summit of Huayna Picchu — the iconic peak in every Machu Picchu photo.
A steep climb on carved Inca stone steps, starting by the Sacred Rock.
Strictly limited daily quota — book far ahead.
Panoramic 360° view of Machu Picchu from above.

Who this ticket is for

Hikers who want to stand on the peak that appears behind the citadel in every photo.
People comfortable with steep, exposed stone steps and a strict one-way trail.
Not for anyone expecting the full city: the route covers the lower royal sector only, then the climb.

The route, according to the official map

Circuit 3A — Waynapicchu Mountain Route. The lower city plus the climb up the peak behind the citadel, with 6 hours inside. Official limit: Up to 6 h inside. The route is one-way with no backtracking; the order below is the order you walk it.

4Temple of the Sun Viewpoint
13Pisonay Square
12Temple of the Condor
11Water Mirrors Complex
10Eastern Qolqas
9Twelve Niches
8Sacred Rock
▲Waynapicchu Mountain

Numbers are the Ministry of Culture's official legend; ▲ marks a signposted trail outside the city. Walk it stop by stop in the 3A guide.

Compared with Circuit 1A Mountain

	Circuit 3A Huayna Picchu	Circuit 1A Mountain
Summit	Waynapicchu, 2,693 m	Machupicchu Mountain, 3,082 m
Official maximum stay	Up to 6 h	Up to 7 h
City part of the route	Lower royal sector, 7 stops	Panoramic platforms only

Questions about this ticket

How much is the Huayna Picchu ticket?: $81.90 per adult on route 3A, card fee included. This route has no child fare.
Why does this ticket sell out so early?: Because the climb has a strictly limited daily quota, far smaller than the sanctuary's overall capacity. On peak dates it goes months ahead; the calendar on this page is the only reliable answer for a specific day.
Which part of the city do I see?: The lower sector: the Temple of the Sun viewpoint, Pisonay Square, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, the Eastern Qolqas and the Twelve Niches, then the Sacred Rock where the trail starts. Not the platforms and not the upper temples.
How long is the climb?: Around two to three hours round trip from the Sacred Rock on carved stone steps to 2,693 m. The 6-hour stay covers the city walk, the climb and the way out.

What's included

Your Circuit 3A entrance for the date and entry time you choose, issued in your name with your passport number.

Not included: the bus up from Aguas Calientes ($24 round trip), the train and a guide (optional, you can add one at checkout). What a Machu Picchu ticket includes