Huayna Picchu mountain ticket
Description
Hike to the summit of Huaynapicchu one of the top attractions when you visit Machu Picchu. You can choose to hike Huaynapicchu at 6am, 8am, 10am or 12pm. The hike will take you approximately 3 hours round trip for the short trail and about 4 hours round trip if you do the long trail to reach the Temple of the Moon. You can explore the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu with this same ticket but only for Circuit 4 of 4 which is the lower section of Machupicchu. The highlights of the lower section are the Condor Temple, Water Mirrors, Three Gates, Sacred Rock. If you want to see the other circuits 1, 2 and 3 please book an additional general Machupicchu ticket. Avoid long ticket lines at Machu Picchu by booking in advance.
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This ticket allows you to hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu mountain to view the amazing Inca structures along the way, and once you reach the top, your mind will wonder with awe at the beautiful scenery that surrounds the amazing Inca structures on this Mountain. Additionally, you will be able to get an amazing view of the Machu Picchu citadel ruins below. You must book in advance as only 100 tickets are available on any given day. The trail to the summit usually takes about 2 hours round trip. You also have the option to continue and visit the famous Temple of the Moon. This will require you 4 hours round trip. After your hike, you can visit Machu Picchu's lower section, circuit 4.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
They’ll take your money without having a permit available. Like many other tour companies on here! A complete waste of time.
Dear Thomas, Huayna Picchu permits sell out extremely fast. As soon as we received your booking, we informed you the 7:00 am slot was sold out and offered you to call us so we can personally assist you to give you alternative timeslots that are available even as of the writing of this reply. Unfortunately, you chose to request a refund, which we processed immediately and you got your money back 100%. In almost all cases (99% of the time), when travelers contact us with a bit more patience, we are able to secure an alternative time slot so they can still enjoy Huayna Picchu. We never intend to false advertise and if you are still interested in visiting Huaynapicchu on your travel date, simply contact us and we will make it happen as there are alternavatives as of right now. Regards MachuPicchu Center Team
I booked a last-minute ticket and, unfortunately, couldn’t get Circle 3. However, Carlos managed to secure a ticket for the same day with a 2:00 p.m. departure. He contacted me promptly, and thanks to him, I was able to visit Machu Picchu without any issues. The tour guide, booked through the same Machu Picchu center, was very flexible and accommodated the change, even though my entry date shifted. They also handled my return ticket arrangements flexibly, which allowed me to get back to Cusco smoothly. They responded even late at night and in the early hours, which was incredibly reassuring for a first-time visitor to Machu Picchu. This is a very reliable travel company for anyone unfamiliar with the area.
Thank you so much, Ayako, for your wonderful 5-star review! 🌟 We’re delighted to hear that, despite the last-minute changes, our team — especially Carlos — was able to secure you a same-day Circuit 2 VIP ticket and ensure everything went smoothly. This ability to secure last-minute VIP tickets during high-demand days is exactly what makes MachuPicchu Center stand out over any competitor. Your kind words about our flexibility, late-night and early-morning responsiveness, and coordination with your guide mean a lot to us. With our dedicated team both in Cusco and on the ground in Aguas Calientes, we’re able to turn even last-minute plans into seamless, memorable experiences. We’re so glad we could make your visit to Machu Picchu stress-free and unforgettable!
My husband and I climbed Huayna Picchu and the views are spectacular. The mountain is challenging in parts but overall very doable. It took us 2 hours to climb and 2 hours to go back down. We bought our tickets on the TripAdvisor website for 9/29/24, $200 for 2 tickets, but we were not emailed the correct ticket and were not allowed to enter. Without going through the tedious details, the punchline is TripAdvisor neglected to email our tickets to the Lima office, which I found out after calling the Help Center and speaking to the super helpful Francisco. He was able to arrange it so we could get tickets for the next day. The process to get the new tickets took up our whole day because we had to meet a local associate, Maricruz, who took us to an official office (maybe tourist) where we had to show our passports and get a number to return at 4 pm to then get our tickets. Maricruz met us at 4 pm with the money so we could buy our new tickets. Turns out the 2 tickets cost 400 Peruvian soles ($100 USD). So in addition to the inconvenient process of getting the right tickets, turns out TripAdvisor charges a 100 percent markup. Also, it was just luck that we had one more day in Machu Picchu city that we were able to do this. My one suggestion would be that if you do use Trip Advisor to purchase your tickets, before leaving on your trip, call the Lima office and confirm that they have your information.
Hello, this is Francisco. Thank you for sharing your detailed experience. I’m truly sorry for the ticketing issue that disrupted your plans. While I’m glad I was able to help secure tickets for the next day, I understand how frustrating and time-consuming the process was for you and your husband. Many other providers might have simply canceled your reservation in a situation like this, but we are committed to ensuring our customers can still enjoy their planned experiences. However, I recognize that this commitment came at the cost of your valuable time, and for that, I sincerely apologize. Your feedback is incredibly important, and I’ll work with the team to improve our processes to avoid such issues in the future. Thank you for your patience, and I hope the stunning views from Huayna Picchu made the effort worthwhile. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need further assistance. Safe travels!
We booked a visit to Machu Picchu for 4 people for January 29. Ref. Ns 1095030663, 1095034661 and 1095708081. We have paid upfront. From January 27 to January 31 the train service to Machu Picchu was suspended due to protests. We couldn't visit Machu Picchu since we had to travel back to Europe on January 31st. As a prove I can send copies of the boarding passes and other necessary documents. We are not planning to travel again to Peru this year. We want our money BACK!!! Thank you
Terrible. We booked tickets and flew to Peru, and with two days notice they cancelled our tickets in the high season where there were no other tickets available. They offered no solution and told us their “new system” wasn’t working. Terrible customer service and terrible that they couldn’t send us anything to print. We wouldn’t have gotten our money back if at all if we didn’t pester them, even though they cancelled our tickets!!! Just awful. I can’t say how poor it is that this agency left us in a lurch like this and gave us no notice.
i loved the view it was exellente and it was buetifule. i hope everyone likes it toooooo. hidifiosefhir woierjfiojewifjighiowiofaid sfk s s
Be very careful when booking this ticket. It is not actually confirmed although either Tripadvisor/tour operator take your money immediately and send you a confirmation email. Upon receiving this I then went ahead and booked a non-refundable train ticket to extend my trip so that I could go on this hike, as well as booking another night in a hotel. Fortunately I was able to cancel the hotel when about an hour after booking I received a WhatsApp to tell me that I actually did not have a ticket and they could only offer me a time slot on a different day which would have been impossible for me to use. Needless to say I then had to wait a few days for a refund but was not able to get a refund on the train ticket which is now useless. Very disappointing. The person messaging me was nice enough but it was pretty unprofessional.
Your tour guide makes a huge difference. There are stinging wasps and pointy plants to be mindful of, so you aren't startled on the very narrow, steep steps. The view from Huayna Picchu is incredible, and really gives a sense of how much work and logistical planning the Inca did. I can't recommend it enough.
Thank you for your review. We are glad you were able to see one of the most incredible sites of the Inca empire, and experience it with one of our local tour guides. Thank you for supporting our local economy.
Personally, I climbed it from the village hot waters walking and it was a nice experience, beautiful scenery and international company.
Muchas gracias por compartir su bonita experiencia. Esperemos vuelva de nuevo a visitarnos.
We bought Huaynapicchu tickets for January. We received our tickets within a few hours and all information was correct on the ticket. We presented our ticket at the entrance and had no problems getting in. The hike to Huaynapicchu was a little challenging for us but we made it to the summit.
