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It is the longest and most popular and leads past all important buildings such as past the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Condor. The trail begins with a short, steep climb to the guard's house. From there you have the famous postcard view of the old Inca city and the 2681 meter high Huayna Picchu. Then the path leads downhill and across the citadel, which is laid out on artificial terraces.

The walk takes about two and a half hours and is only possible as part of a guided tour. Guides can be booked both at the entrance to Machu Picchu and down in the valley in Aguas Calientes. Depending on the size of the group or the number of participants, the tours cost between 25 and 50 dollars (22.50 to 45 euros) per person. That means, the bigger the group, the cheaper the tour.

Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets 2023

Circuit 2 only runs through the middle part of the ruins, while circuit 3 only runs through the lower part and is therefore the shortest.

Regardless of the route, the standard admission ticket entitles you to a four-hour visit within the entry time specified in the reservation. It should be noted that the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Condor and the Intihuatana Stone are only accessible by the hour and from the “Plaza de los Templos” the path is only possible in one direction, so visitors are not allowed to go back.

In addition to the standard ticket, Machu Picchu mountain and Huayna Picchu tickets are also sold for 200 soles (approx. 80 dollars), which, in addition to visiting the Inca city, also allow you to climb the Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu mountain. The number of visitors is limited on both mountains. A maximum of 400 people are allowed to climb Huayna Picchu every day and only in two shifts. The first shift starts between 7 and 8 a.m. and the second between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The ascent to the summit of Huayna Picchu, from which you have a breathtaking view of the Inca city in good weather, takes about two hours with an average fitness level. The Huayna Picchu ticket is valid for a total of six hours.

Up to 800 people are allowed to climb the 3,061 meter high Machupicchu mountain every day. The first shift starts between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., the second between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Allow at least four hours for the ascent; the Machu Picchu mountain ticket is valid for a total of six hours.

The Machu Picchu tickets can include: can be booked on the website of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture. In addition to the usual information such as name and date of birth, the passport number must also be entered when booking. The passport should always be taken with you to Machu Picchu, as it must be presented at the entrance together with the entrance ticket.