The Huayna Picchu ticket or “Wayna Picchu” allows you to visit the Inca city of Machu Picchu, climb the famous Huayna Picchu mountain, and capture the best postcard of your trip to this wonder.
The Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu mountain is located at 2,667 meters high, north of the Machu Picchu citadel.
Huayna Picchu is a word that comes from the Quechua “Wayna” meaning young and “Picchu” meaning mountain, which translates to “Young Mountain”. It is the antonym of the also famous Machu Picchu mountain, which means “Old Mountain”.
The path to the top of this mountain is challenging, with stairs and narrow, steep trails.
Huayna Picchu has a viewpoint at the top, offering one of the best views of the Machu Picchu citadel. Additionally, you can see Inca terraces on the slope and a half-built temple known as “The Temple of the Moon”.
To reach Huayna Picchu, you must purchase in advance the entry ticket for the Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu. By buying this ticket, you will have access to the Machu Picchu citadel (Lower Part) and the Huayna Picchu mountain, at least 3 months in advance.
You must arrive at the Machu Picchu citadel either on foot or by bus. Then you need to walk to the entry checkpoint through the Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu, which starts from the lower part of the citadel. The ascent takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on the person's physical condition.
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 |
The entrance schedule for “Huayna Picchu Mountain” is as follows:
Remember that the maximum capacity for Huayna Picchu is 300 people per day.
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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