Top 10 best entrance tickets to Machu Picchu

Since 2024 there are ten new types of tickets to Machu Picchu. All of them allow a different experience through the various constructions in the Inca citadel. Most tourists prefer the Classic Machu Picchu ticket because it allows the most complete tour through circuit 2 in the archaeological site. However, many visitors also prefer to add a trekking route to places such as: Huayna Picchu, Machupicchu Mountain, Huchuy Picchu, the Inca Bridge, the Great Cavern, Intipunku and more. So what are the ten most requested tickets by tourists? Learn more!

1. Ticket Machu Picchu Classic

The most requested ticket by visitors is the ‘Classic Machu Picchu’ ticket. As its name suggests, it offers the classic route through the archaeological site including the most famous stone constructions, such as: the Temple of the Sun (from a viewpoint at the top), the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Water Mirrors, the Water Fountains and the agricultural sector.

This ticket also allows you to get the classic photo of Machu Picchu from a viewpoint in the Guardian’s House. That is, it offers the best photo and the most complete tour. The negative aspect is that it does not add any short hike to the visit to Machu Picchu. This ticket allows you to do circuit 2, the most recommended. It is suitable for visitors of all ages and is available all year round. It is advisable to buy the ticket online 3 months in advance.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 152 soles, foreign university students 77 soles, children under 18 years old 70 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.

2. Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Lower Terrace

The Machu Picchu lower terrace ticket also allows you to do circuit 2 in the archaeological site, that is, the most recommended route. Like the ‘Classic Machu Picchu’ ticket, it offers the visit to Inca constructions such as: the Temple of the Sun (from a viewpoint at the top), the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Water Mirrors, the Water Fountains and the agricultural sector.

The Machu Picchu lower terrace ticket only differs from the Classic Machu Picchu ticket in the ‘point where you get the postcard photo. As its name suggests, this ticket offers a photo from a lower terrace to the sector of the Guardian’s House. However, the final result is almost the same (classic postcard photo). This ticket is also suitable for visitors of all ages and is available all year round. It is advisable to purchase the ticket online 3 months in advance (limited availability).

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 152 soles, foreign university students 77 soles, children under 18 years old 70 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.

3. Ticket Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu

The Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu ticket is one of the most requested by visitors, along with the Machu Picchu Classic and Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace tickets. As its name suggests, this ticket allows you to do the trekking route to the top of Huayna Picchu mountain, an adventure that many tourists want to do. It also allows you to do circuit 3 in Machu Picchu, which includes: the Royal Tomb, the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Sun, Three Gates, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Fountains and more.

Circuit 3 through Machu Picchu allows a postcard photo in the agricultural sector. The visitor must make this route to the entrance door to Huayna Picchu. The hike is 2 kilometers uphill by stone steps built by the Incas. The Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu ticket must be purchased online 2 or 3 months in advance. The entrance to Huayna Picchu is for visitors over 18 years old. It is available all year round.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 200 soles, foreign university students 125 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 6 am and 9 am.

4. Ticket Machu Picchu with Temple of the Moon

The Machu Picchu ticket with Temple of the Moon is a new option in the trip to Machu Picchu. Surprisingly many visitors want to complete this arduous hike to one of the most mysterious temples of the archaeological site. The Temple of the Moon is also called the Great Cavern because it was built inside a natural cave. The ticket also allows you to do circuit 3 which includes: the Royal Tomb, the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Sun, Three Gates, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Fountains and more.

The Machu Picchu with Temple of the Moon ticket does not allow you to reach the top of Huayna Picchu but one of its lower slopes. The hike is 3 kilometers long, arduous but full of nature, mystery and a little known Inca construction. The route is available only in high tourist season, from June 1 to October 15. Access to the route is only for visitors over 18 years of age. Like the ticket to Huayna Picchu, it has the highest price.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 200 soles, foreign university students 125 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 6 am and 9 am.

5. Ticket Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu

The Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu ticket allows you to do one of the new hikes in the Inca archaeological site. This route is simple, as the Huchuy Picchu is a small slope of Huayna Picchu. The route is less than 1 kilometer but uphill by stone steps. The ticket also allows you to visit the archaeological site by circuit 3: the Royal Tomb, the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Sun, Three Gates, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Fountains and more.

The entrance Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu allows you to take a beautiful picture of Machu Picchu from the agricultural sector. Then, you must complete the hike to Huchuy Picchu. This route is only available for visitors over 18 years old. You can do the route from June 1 to October 15 (the days of high tourist season). Most visitors who seek this entrance is because they did not find availability of the ticket to Huayna Picchu mountain.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 152 soles, foreign university students 77 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 11 am and 1 pm.

6. Ticket Machu Picchu with Mountain

The Machu Picchu with Mountain ticket is a very popular option for visitors who like hiking. It offers the most arduous trekking route to the top of the highest mountain in Machu Picchu, located at 3,082 meters above sea level. The route also offers the visit to the archaeological site of Machupicchu by circuit 1. This circuit is the shortest because it only allows you to visit the Guardian’s House (where you get the best photo).

The trekking route to Machu Picchu mountain is almost 3 kilometers uphill on trails and stone stairways built by the Incas. While there are no Inca temples, on the hike you can appreciate some of the most panoramic shots in Machu Picchu. Access to this mountain is only available to visitors over 18 years of age. The route is available every day of the year.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 200 soles, foreign university students 125 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 6 am and 8 am.

7. Ticket Machu Picchu with Intipunku

The Machu Picchu ticket with Intipunku is one of the novelties in Machu Picchu with the change of circuits and types of tickets in 2024. It allows you to make the trekking route to Intipunku, the Sun Gate. From there you have a panoramic view of the Inca citadel. This ticket also allows you to do circuit 1 through the archaeological site. That is to say, the visitor will be able to take the classic photo in the sector of the House of the Guardian.

The hike to Intipunku is along a stretch of the famous qhapac ñan (Inca trails). The route is uphill for almost 2 kilometers. On the way you can see Inca constructions all the way up to Intipunku. This construction is also made of stone and consists of walls, windows and niches. The route is available for visitors of all ages. However, access is only available from June 1 to October 15.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 152 soles, foreign university students 77 soles, children under 18 years old 70 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 8 am, 9 am, 10 am and 11 am.

8. Ticket Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge

The Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge ticket allows you to visit one of the least popular Inca constructions, on the eastern edge of the archaeological site. The Inca Bridge is made of a large wooden trunk supported by stones. It allowed the access and exit of Machu Picchu on the eastern side (the Antisuyo). The ticket includes circuit 1 of Machu Picchu (classic photo from the Guardian’s House).

The hike to the Inca Bridge is perhaps the easiest because the roads are flat and short, only about 800 meters approximately. However, on the route you can appreciate beautiful landscapes, in some cases, close to frightening cliffs. The Inca Bridge can be seen from a viewpoint at a distance. The route is suitable for tourists over 18 years old. The visit can be made from June 1 to October 15 each year.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 152 soles, foreign university students 77 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 8 am, 9 am, 10 am and 11 am.

9. Ticket Machu Picchu lower part temples

The ticket Machu Picchu Temples of the lower part, also called ‘Circuit of the royalty’ allows you to do only circuit 3 in the archaeological site. That is, it allows a tour of the lower part, including important Inca buildings, such as: the Royal Tomb, the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Sun, Three Gates, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Fountains and more.

This ticket is not very popular with visitors because it only offers circuit 3, not including any additional trekking. That is why the ticket is chosen, especially in case the visitors do not find availability of another type of ticket. It is recommended to purchase the ticket 1 or 2 months in advance. The ticket is available all year round for visitors of all ages.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 152 soles, foreign university students 77 soles, children under 18 years old 70 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.

10. Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Photo

The Machu Picchu Classic Photo ticket is the last option for many visitors who want to visit the Inca citadel. It only allows you to hike to the sector of the Guardian’s House (circuit 1). There the tourist will be able to have the best view and the best photo of the archaeological site. However, afterwards, the visitor will have to leave the citadel. The ticket allows a visit of 1 to 2 hours on average.

The Machu Picchu Classic Photo ticket does not include the visit to the Inca constructions or stone temples. In spite of that, it is chosen by visitors who cannot find another entrance ticket available. That is why it is recommended to buy the ticket online at least 1 month in advance. The ticket is available all year round for visitors of all ages.

• Ticket prices: Foreign adults 152 soles, foreign university students 77 soles, children under 18 years old 70 soles. In addition, there are better discounts for visitors from Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia.
• Schedules available: From 6 am, 7 am, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.

By Machupicchu Terra – Last updated, October 11, 2024