All tickets are sold in time slots. Note that if you buy your tickets for 6:00AM, you can enter Machu Picchu between 6:00-7:00AM. If you are a bit late, they will usually still let you in. If you are significantly late, you will have to go back down to Aguas Calientes and buy a new ticket for a later time slot. All visits are now limited to a maximum of 4 hours, even if you buy the ticket for one of the extra mountain hikes.
Machu Picchu tickets are sold in Peruvian Nuevo Soles (PEN), whereas train and bus tickets to get to Machu Picchu are sold in dollars (USD). This is because the government controls archeological sites, but they have licensed the transportation to privately owned companies. Always check the current exchange rate for PEN because it changes frequently
Ticket pricing is dependent on which site(s) you want to see. Below is a summary of each of the 4 ticket options, and what is included.
Adult: $50 USD (200 Soles)
Undergraduate students* (up to 25 years): $31 USD (125 Soles)
Child (3-17 years)*: $29.50 USD (118 Soles)
Viator Instant Booking Price: $98 USD (lower price initially displayed is for local residents only)
This provides entry to the shorter, busier mountain peak, Huchuy Picchu (8,923ft/2,720m). Here you'll have sweeping views (pictured above, right) and entry to the Temple of the Moon and ruins at the top. This trail is narrow, and some parts have a lot of exposure. It is not recommended for young children or people with a fear of heights. Officially, children must be at least 13 years old to purchase a ticket. You must choose between 4 time slots to start the hike, 6-7AM, 8-9AM, 10-11AM or 12AM-1PM. Only 200 tickets are sold per day, divided equally for 50 tickets per time slot. These tickets can sell out five to six months in advance. You must do Circuit 4 with this ticket.
Adult: $50 USD (200 Soles)
Undergraduate students* (up to 25 years): $31 USD (125 Soles)
Child (3-17 years)*: $29.50 USD (118 Soles)
GetYourGuide Instant Booking Price: $85 USD
This provides entry to climb the taller mountain, Montaña Machu Picchu, which is 10,111ft/3,082m and provides a raised view of the ruins (pictured above, middle). This mountain is generally less busy but has no ruins and is a longer climb. You must choose between 2 time slots to start the hike, either 7-8AM or 9-10AM. Only 400 tickets are sold per day, divided equally for 200 tickets per time slot. You must do Circuit 3 with this ticket.
Adult: $50 USD (200 Soles)
Undergraduate students* (up to 25 years): $31 USD (125 Soles)
Child (3-17 years)*: $29.50 USD (118 Soles)
Viator Instant Booking Price: $98 USD (lower price initially displayed is for local residents only)
This provides entry to the shorter, busier mountain peak, Huchuy Picchu (8,923ft/2,720m). Here you'll have sweeping views (pictured above, right) and entry to the Temple of the Moon and ruins at the top. This trail is narrow, and some parts have a lot of exposure. It is not recommended for young children or people with a fear of heights. Officially, children must be at least 13 years old to purchase a ticket. You must choose between 4 time slots to start the hike, 6-7AM, 8-9AM, 10-11AM or 12AM-1PM. Only 200 tickets are sold per day, divided equally for 50 tickets per time slot. These tickets can sell out five to six months in advance. You must do Circuit 4 with this ticket.
Adult: $50 USD (200 Soles)
Undergraduate students* (up to 25 years): $31 USD (125 Soles)
Child (3-17 years)*: $29.50 USD (118 Soles)
Viator Instant Booking Price: not yet available on Viator.
New for 2022, this provides entry to the short hill next to Huayna Picchu (8,923ft/2,720m). Here you'll have views of the most important temples in Machu Picchu from above. You must choose between 9 time slots to start the climb, 6-7AM, 7-8AM, 8-9AM, 9-10AM, 10-11AM, 11-12AM, 12AM-1PM, 1-2PM, or 2-3PM. Only 200 tickets are sold per day. You must do Circuit 4 with this ticket.
*Note: Children require a passport in-person for proof of age, including on arrival at Machu Picchu. Children under 3 years old are free, with official identification. As per the Ministry website, foreign undergraduate students must have a valid photo student ID card issued by the university that is valid for the academic year of the date of visit.
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