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Historic Santuary of Machu Picchu official entrance tickets

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Buy your official Machu Picchu entrance tickets and discover the wonders of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Simply choose the date of your Machupicchu visit, check availability and make your reservation. Your will receive authentic Machu Picchu passes issued by the Peruvian government´s Ministry of Culture within minutes. On the date of your visit, you must present your original passport or government issued identification document along with your Machu Picchu entrance ticket which can be shown on your cell phone or you can also bring a printed copy. Your original passport is required to validate the information on your entrance ticket.
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Types of Machu Picchu entrance tickets

There are 3 types of Machu Picchu tickets:

  • Circuit 1: Upper Terraces where you take panoramic photos of Machu Picchu but you do not visit the ruins below.
  • Circuit 2: Access to the Middle Terraces where you take the classic photo and you get to also visit the ruins below
  • Circuit 3: Lower circuit where the main Inca structures are, but you have no access to the upper terraces or middle terraces to take the classic photos
    • There are also 3 surrounding mountains: Huaynapicchu, Huchuypicchu and Machu Picchu Mountain. You can check the Machu Picchu entrance ticket availability in real-time to make sure there are entrance tickets available on your desired visit date.

      Machu Picchu citadel ticket options Price for Tourists Price for Andean Countries
      Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia
      Circuit 2 Classic
      This entrance ticket is the most popular as it will give you access to the middle terraces where you can take the classic photo of Machu Picchu. You will then enter through the main Inca gate to marvel at all of the Inca temples, fountains, the agrarian and urban areas, the sundial and sacred rock and other attractions. Circuit 2 is the most complete circuit of Machu Picchu and it takes about 2 hours to complete.
      Buy Circuit 2 Classic entrance tickets
      Adult: 62 USD Adult: 35 USD
      Child: 39 USD Child: 25 USD
      Student: 39 USD Student: 25 USD
      Circuit 2 Lower Terrace
      This entrance ticket is exactly as Circuit 2 classic with 1 small difference of about 10 feet in one of the viewing platforms. You will also enter through the main Inca gate to marvel at all of the Inca temples, fountains, the agrarian and urban areas, the sundial and sacred rock and other attractions. Circuit 2 is the most complete circuit of Machu Picchu and it takes about 2 hours to complete.
      Buy Circuit 2 Lower Terrace entrance tickets
      Adult: 62 USD Adult: 35 USD
      Child: 39 USD Child: 25 USD
      Student: 39 USD Student: 25 USD
      Circuits 1 + Inca bridge
      This ticket is the best option for those who just want to take the best panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. You may also enter the trail to the Inca bridge where you can also take some of the best photos of the Urubamba Valley. However, you will not be able to visit any of the ruins below and you will not access the middle terraces
      Buy Circuit 1 Inca bridge entrance tickets
      Adult: 67 USD Adult: 39 USD
      Child: 44 USD Child: 30 USD
      Student: 44 USD Student: 30 USD
      Circuit 1 Upper Terraces
      This entrance ticket gives you access to the upper and most high terraces where you can take the best panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. The route is a 40-min walk.
      Buy Circuit 1 Upper Terraces entrance tickets
      Adult: 62 USD Adult: 35 USD
      Child: 39 USD Child: 25 USD
      Student: 39 USD Student: 25 USD
      Circuit 1 Sun Gate (Intipunko)
      This entrance ticket gives you access to the upper and most high terraces where you can take the best panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. The route is a 40-min walk.
      Buy Circuit 1 Sun Gate entrance tickets
      Adult: 62 USD Adult: 35 USD
      Child: 39 USD Child: 25 USD
      Student: 39 USD Student: 25 USD
      Tickets to climb one of the surrounding Mountains Price for Tourists Price for Andean Countries
      Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia
      Circuit 1 + Machu Picchu mountain
      Perfect for those who want to climb the tallest mountain to get the most panoramic view of the Inca citadel and of the valley below. This ticket will also give you access to the upper terraces where you can take the panoramic photos of Machu Picchu where the view from the house of the guardian is. You will then start your ascent of about 1,600 steps to the summit of Machu Picchu mountain which will take you about 4 hours to complete.
      Buy Machu Picchu mountain ticket
      Adult: 78 USD Adult: 50 USD
      Child: 57 USD Child: 35 USD
      Student: 57USD Student: 35USD
      Circuit 3 + Huynapicchu mountain
      Huaynapicchu is the most popular mountain to climb because the Incas built amazing terraces and structures on its summit. Also because the views of Machu Picchu, the Urubamba river and the Salkantay mountain can be seen as well and this is why Huaynapicchu gets sold out months in advance. The activity requires 3 hours total and about 750 stone steps. The Huaynapicchu ticket however will not give you access to the classic photo of Machu Picchu so it is recommended that you purchase an additional ticket for circuit 1 or 2 in addition to your Huaynapicchu ticket.
      Buy Huaynapicchu mountain ticket
      Adult: 78USD Adult: 50USD
      Child: 57 USD Child: 35 USD
      Student: 57 USD Student: 35 USD
      Circuit 3 + Huchuypicchu mountain
      Huchuypicchu is the easiest mountain to climb surrounding the Inca citadel. It will take you about 1.5 hours to complete. The views of Machu Picchu from Huchuypicchu are some of the best. The Huchuypicchu ticket however will not give you access to the classic photo of Machu Picchu so it is recommended that you purchase an additional ticket for circuit 1 or 2 in addition to your Huchuypicchu ticket.
      Buy Huchuypicchu mountain ticket
      Adult: 62 USD Adult: 35 USD
      Child: 39 USD Child: 25 USD
      Student: 39 USD Student: 25 USD

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      Prices of Machu Picchu entrance tickets

      Machu Picchu entrance ticket prices vary depending on factors such as nationality, age, and selected circuit and hiking options. Peruvian, Bolivian, Ecuadorian and Colombian citizens often enjoy discounted rates, while international visitors should be prepared for slightly higher prices. Additionally, university students ages 18 to 24 with a valid university card may be eligible for further discounts.

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      ONLINE AVAILABILITY OF MACHUPICCHU TICKETS

      The Peruvian government, recognizing the need for sustainable tourism, has implemented measures to control visitor numbers and preserve the archaeological site. Therefore, the first step in planning your trip to Machupicchu is to check the online availability of Machupicchu tickets in real time and make sure you can actually visit Machupicchu on the date(s) you want. The government has streamlined the process to make it more accessible for travelers around the world. The official website allows you to choose specific dates and times for your visit, offering flexibility in planning your Machu Picchu experience.

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      INCA TRAIL TICKETS MACHUPICCHU

      National Geographic rates the Inca Trail as the top 25 hikes in the world. And, according to Time magazine, Peru's Inca Trail to Machupicchu is perhaps the world's greatest hike because it combines the best of both types of travel: a four-to-five day walk to the spectacular lost city of Machupicchu that goes through snowcapped Andes Mountains and then the Amazon jungle; creating some of the world's most dramatic and beautiful scenery and terrain. Many experts believe that the Incas, the advanced South American civilization trekked this 27-mile trail five centuries ago as a holy pilgrimage that prepared visitors to enter the sacred citadel of Machupicchu. After trekking the Inca Trail, you will also feel the same mystic experience. Machupicchu tickets are included in all of our Inca Trail trek tours.

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      TRAIN TICKETS MACHUPICCHU

      Machupicchu can also be reached via train where visitors comfortably reach the town of Machupicchu Pueblo (also known as Aguas Calientes), the town closest to the ruins. Ourtrain ticket system allows you to search in real time all of the different train routes available. You will also see all of the train pricing information.

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      BUS TICKETS MACHUPICCHU

      The reason Machupicchu is known as the Lost City of the Incas is because it is located high up on a mountain top above the Vilcabamba Valley. Unless you plan on hiking up to Machupicchu (which is possible), you are going to need to take a shuttle bus to get there. Purchase your bus tickets and avoid the long lines at the Machupicchu bus ticket counter.

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      CUSCO TO MACHUPICCHU TRANSFERS

      If you are visiting Machupicchu, you will most likely arrive and stay in the City of Cusco. We offer airport to hotel transfers as well as pick up from your hotel to the train stations such as Poroy, Ollantaytambo, Aguas Calientes or the top tourist attractions so that you don't have to try to figure out transportation in the last minute. We also offer transportation from Cusco to Hidroelectrica, the most economic way to get to Machupicchu.

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      INTI RAYMI 2024 TICKETS

      Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun, is celebrated in Cusco every year on the 24th of June. It is the most important festival of the Inca empire to celebrate the winter solstice; the beginning of the Sun's New Year. The solstice begins on the 21st of June, but according to a sundial used by the Incas, the sun stays some days in the same place before rising on the 24th of June. This day is acknowledged as the New Year: Inti Raymi! Buying Inti Raymi tickets for 2021 ahead of time to avoid missing on this amazing event!

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