How much is the Huchuy Picchu ticket (Circuit 3D)?

$65.10 per adult and $40.95 for children aged 3 to 17, card fee included. Unlike Huayna Picchu, this route has a child fare.

Is Huchuy Picchu worth it?

Yes when Huayna Picchu is sold out, or when its climb is too much for your group: a fraction of the effort, a similar perspective over the city, and open to children.

How does the view compare with Huayna Picchu?

Huchuypicchu is the small peak beside its big neighbour, so you look down on the citadel from lower and closer, with far fewer people on the top. Huayna Picchu is higher, steeper and much harder to book.

Is it suitable for children?

It is the shortest of the climbs, but it is still steep stone steps. Children who are used to walking usually manage it; tell us their ages on WhatsApp and we will be honest about it.

Which part of the city does it include?

The lower royal sector: Temple of the Sun viewpoint, Pisonay Square, Temple of the Condor, Water Mirrors, Eastern Qolqas, Twelve Niches, then the Sacred Rock where the climb starts.

Machu Picchu Tickets Circuit 3D Huchuy Picchu

Machu Picchu entrance ticket · Up to 3 h 30 · Moderate · Circuit 3, Royalty · lower routes & peaksEntrance ticket · Up to 3 h 30 · Moderate

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Each circuit is a separate official ticket with its own route and entry times. Prices per adult, card fee included.

$65.10USD per adult

$40.95 child 3–17

Card payment fee (5%) included

DateOctober 2026

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Entry ticket · $65.10Sold out

Travelers

Adult (18+)$65.101

Student (18–24, valid card)$40.950

Child (3–17)$40.950

Under 3Free0

Total for 1 traveler$65.10

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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$65.10per adult

About this circuit

The lower sector of Machu Picchu plus the shorter climb to Huchuy Picchu, the small peak beside Huayna Picchu — about 30 minutes each way, with a top-down view of the citadel. The 'little brother' of Huayna Picchu: a similar perspective with a fraction of the climb. Busiest from June to October.

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 3D Huchuy Picchu ticket prices 2026

Fare	Foreign visitors	Peru & Andean Community
Adult (18+)	$65.10	$36.75
Student (18–24, valid card)	$40.95	$26.25
Child (3–17)	$40.95	$26.25
Under 3	Free	Free

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 3 h 30

8 official stops, walked one way with no backtracking.

Difficulty: Moderate

Plan according to your fitness level.

What you'll see

Summit of Huchuy Picchu, the small peak beside Huayna Picchu.
Panoramic views similar to Huayna Picchu but much easier.

Who this ticket is for

Visitors who want a summit view over the citadel without the Huayna Picchu quota or its exposure.
Families and moderate walkers: the climb is short and steep, about 30 minutes each way from the Sacred Rock.
Not for anyone who wants the full city — like all Circuit 3 routes it covers the lower royal sector only.

The route, according to the official map

Circuit 3D — Huchuypicchu Route. The lower city plus the short climb up the small peak, with 3 h 30 inside. Official limit: Up to 3 h 30 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
▲Huchuypicchu

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

Compared with Circuit 3A Huayna Picchu

	Circuit 3D Huchuy Picchu	Circuit 3A Huayna Picchu
The climb	Huchuypicchu, about 30 min each way	Waynapicchu, 2–3 h round trip
Official maximum stay	Up to 3 h 30	Up to 6 h
Price	$65.10	$81.90

Questions about this ticket

How much is the Huchuy Picchu ticket (Circuit 3D)?: $65.10 per adult and $40.95 for children aged 3 to 17, card fee included. Unlike Huayna Picchu, this route has a child fare.
What is Circuit 3D at Machu Picchu?: Route 3D: the lower royal sector of the city plus the climb to Huchuy Picchu, the small peak beside Huayna Picchu, about 30 minutes each way, with a top-down view of the citadel, in up to 3 h 30.
Is Huchuy Picchu worth it?: Yes when Huayna Picchu is sold out, or when its climb is too much for your group: a fraction of the effort, a similar perspective over the city, and open to children.
How does the view compare with Huayna Picchu?: Huchuypicchu is the small peak beside its big neighbour, so you look down on the citadel from lower and closer, with far fewer people on the top. Huayna Picchu is higher, steeper and much harder to book.
Is it suitable for children?: It is the shortest of the climbs, but it is still steep stone steps. Children who are used to walking usually manage it; tell us their ages on WhatsApp and we will be honest about it.
Which part of the city does it include?: The lower royal sector: Temple of the Sun viewpoint, Pisonay Square, Temple of the Condor, Water Mirrors, Eastern Qolqas, Twelve Niches, then the Sacred Rock where the climb starts.

What's included

Your Circuit 3D 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