Machu Picchu entrance ticket Circuit 1 Upper Terraces

This official Machu Picchu entrance ticket issued by the Peruvian government grants you access to the Upper Terraces located in Circuit 1 of the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu. This is the best ticket if all you want to do is take the classic photo of Machu Picchu also known as the classic postal photo and enjoy the best views of Machu Picchu. This entrance ticket will not allow you to visit the lower sector of Machu Picchu where the Inca ruins are. The route only takes about 40 minutes to complete but you can stay up to 2 hrs. You must choose the specific time you will enter Machu Picchu when making your reservation between the hours of 6am to 3pm. There is only a 30-minute late tolerance so try to arrive on time.

Helpful Tips: It is recommended you hire a Machu Picchu tour guide to take the best photos as there are no tripods or selfie sticks allowed. You must show your original passport along with your ticket at the entrance. The name on your passport and your Machupicchu ticket must match. You can NOT re-enter Machupicchu once you exit, so please make sure you are prepared to remain inside the entire time. There are no bathrooms or food allowed inside the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, so plan accordingly.

Price

Price of Historic Santuary of Machu Picchu entrance ticket Circuit 1: Upper Terraces

• Adult over 18yrs: 62 USD tourist | Andean Countries: 35 USD
• Child (3-17 yrs): 39 USD | Andean Countries: 25 USD
• Infant (0-2 yrs): Free
• Student (18-24): 39 USD | Andean Countries: 25 USD
  You must present your university ID in physical format and laminated.
  See Requirements:
  Must have University Logo, Names & Surnames and an effective date within one year of your Machu Picchu visit

What Is Included?

You are purchasing the official entrance ticket to the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and it will only give you access to the Upper Terraces located in Circuit 1 of the Inca citadel. On the Map below you can visualize the 40-minute route for Circuit 1 Upper Terraces. The route color is in red.

What is not included?

• Access to the Inca Bridge is not included
• Access to the Sun Gate (Intipunku) is not included
• Access to the lower sector where the ruins are is not included
• Access to climb the mountain of Huaynapicchu not included
• Access to climb the mountain of Huchuypicchu not included
• Access to climb Machupicchu mountain not included
• Guide or guided tour to Machu Picchu not included
• Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu not included
• Train to Machu Picchu not included