Machu Picchu Mountain is emerging as a popular and sought-after alternative to Huayna Picchu. Standing at an altitude of 3200m/10500ft, this mountain offers a remarkable experience for visitors. Once you reach the summit, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before your eyes. Behold the awe-inspiring Machu Picchu citadel, with its temples, enclosures, squares, and platforms. Gaze upon the majestic Huayna Picchu mountain, the meandering Vilcanota River, and the stunning landscapes that surround the mountain. It is truly a rewarding experience that captures the essence of Machu Picchu.
Don't forget your binoculars, as they allow you to spot the Llactapata ruins, the majestic Salkantay mountain, and the mesmerizing Santa Teresa Hydroelectric plant.
During high tourist seasons, securing entrance tickets for Machu Picchu Mountain can be challenging. It is now advisable to purchase tickets at least one month in advance. Similarly, Huayna Picchu remains highly sought-after, and obtaining entrance tickets requires booking two to three months ahead of time.
In addition to these well-known options, there is another hidden gem waiting to be explored - Machu Picchu Montaña. This newly restored route follows the ancient Inca trails and stairs, leading you to unparalleled scenic beauty. Despite being less known among tourists, it promises a unique and unforgettable experience.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Machu Picchu, and make sure to plan ahead to secure your spot on these extraordinary mountain adventures.
The Ministry of Culture and the Peruvian government have recently released the updated Machu Picchu Rules for 2025. These new regulations apply to Machu Picchu Mountain tickets, which now include Circuit 1. This ticket allows visitors to access both the mountain and a designated section of the Machu Picchu citadel.
It's important to note that if you choose to ascend the mountain, you won't be able to explore the entire Inca citadel. Instead, your route will primarily lead you downhill.
These rules have been put in place to ensure a safe and well-managed experience for all visitors to Machu Picchu. Please abide by these guidelines and make the most of your visit to this magnificent historical site.
The Machu Picchu Mountain tickets have only 400 spaces per day, distributed in 2 schedules.
| Groups | Machu Picchu Mountain Timetables | Availability Tickets |
| 1 RH | Entrance from 07:00 to 09:00 hrs. | 200 Tickets |
| 2 RH | Entrance from 09:00 to 11:00 hrs. | 200 Tickets |
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| Number Traveler | Price per person |
| Solo Traveler | U$ 60 |
| 2 Travelers | U$ 30 per person |
| 3 Travelers | U$ 20 per person |
| 4 Travelers | U$ 15 per person |
| 5 Travelers | U$ 12 per person |
| 6 Travelers | U$ 10 per person |
| 7 - + Travelers | U$ 8 per person |
This tourist bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu is leaving every 5 minutes, you can take any bus with your bus tickets to Machu Picchu. If you want to see the sunrise, we recommend to wake up at 05:00 am,
In the high tourist season you will find a line and usually you will need to wait 30min before to take the bus. in the low season, only you will wait 10 min in the line. If you need the bus ticket to Machu Picchu, book online!
Inca Trail Machu chose the best schedules and best prices of the train tickets to Machu Picchu and we published in our booking online. Usually it is very difficult to choose the best time to visit Machu Picchu, but Inca trail machu facilitates this selection of schedules. Our staff will prepare your best time to take the train and visit Machu Picchu, you are not lost the time!, we take care of your entire trip to Machu Picchu by train.
These tickets train involve the Expedtions (Perurail) or Voyager (IncaRail) service train. In these are services included the transfer from your hotel in Cusco - Poroy - Cusco and the train ticket from Poroy - Machu Picchu - Poroy.
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and he will take the train station and when you will return to Poroy the same driver will be waiting in the train station and he will drop you up in the hotel.
This train service is leaving from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo. Once booked it, our booking department will send an email with your ticket train attachment..
This service is an economic tourist train, in this Machu Picchu train ticket included only the ticket. If you want to add the transfer, please select this option in our system book online.
Bimondal service involve the tourist bus from Cusco to Ollantaytambo, there you will cacth the train to Machu Picchu. Once finished to visit Machu Picchu, You will take the train to Ollantaytambo, there the staff of the train company will take the tourist bus and this bus will drop you off in the Av Sol (IncaRail) or Wanchaq train station (Perurail).
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and he will drop you off the train station and Once arrival to train station of Ollantaytambo. our driver will be waiting and transfer to the hotel.
The Machu Picchu mountain is the alternative mountain of the Huayna picchu and this mountain is not popular, but the scenic trail is most beautiful. This mountain is ubicated in from of the Huayna Picchu and it is high mountain
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The highlight of your visit to Peru is Machu Picchu Mountain. You will travel to Machu Picchu by train and then bus up to the site. After the visit to Machu Picchu, you can do other activities nearby like the walk to Mandor garden and waterfalls. If you want to see more of the Inca culture, you can visit the sacred valley of the Incas, the agricultural terraces of Moray and the salt mines of Maras with thousands of pools local people harvest salt from since Inca’s days.
During your visit to Machu Picchu mountain, you can choose between a variety of treks. These range from a full-day excursion to Inca Trail tours through the Urubamba Valley of the Cusco region. The multi-day tours can be combined with climbing of Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu or Huchuy Picchu mountains, but you can also walk along the Urubamba Riverside following the footsteps of the 4 day Inca Trail visiting archaeological sites such as Llactapata, Sacsaymarca, Phuyupatamarca, Wiñay Wayna and you can combine them with the Rainbow mountain tour. A trek through Andean villages with their inhabitants still practicing old traditions. If the 4 day Inca Trail is sold out, the best alternative hike is the Short Inca Trail, such as Salkantay Trek, Lares Trek, Inca Quarry or Inca Jungle Trek. There are no limits to your thirst for adventures around the Machu Picchu area!
If you want to see Machu Picchu from the top, this is your best alternative, Machu Picchu Mountain allows you to take a spectacular walk along its trails, which unlike Huayna Picchu, are wide and with a gentler slope, a route that can be made by all, and from which you can get the most spectacular panoramic views of the entire Machu Picchu Sanctuary, it is even possible to see the nearby snow-capped mountains.
In addition, the climb to the mountain is complemented with the route that you can take throughout the Inca city of Machu Picchu, with which you will have a complete and satisfactory visit to the sacred llacta of the Incas.
The ticket Machu Picchu Circuit 1 + Montaña, offers a hiking experience of less difficulty and risk, compared to the ascent to Huayna Picchu; It can be visited by entire families even with young children. On the tour you can enjoy amazing views of the Inca city of Machu Picchu, even before reaching the top, the tour will also allow you to see much of the exotic fauna and flora of Machu Picchu.
The path to the top of the Machupicchu mountain is made mainly of stone steps built by the Incas many years ago. These steps extend for approximately 2 kilometers.
It is not necessary to reach the top of the mountain to appreciate the geographical beauty of the place. Along the way there are some rest points with viewpoints from where you can already see the beautiful landscape of Machupicchu.
To get to the top, you must ascend the stairs at an appropriate pace for the visitor's physical condition. Depending on the rate at which you ascend, you can reach the top in 1 or 2 hours.
The route is longer than that of Huayna Picchu, its trails are wide and not so steep; Another advantage of touring this mountain is that it is not necessary to reach the top to obtain some of the impressive views it offers of the Inca city of Machu Picchu and the impressive environment where it is built.
It will take between 1 and ½ hours to ascend and about 1 hour to descend; although wanting to capture all the breathtaking views may take a little longer.
Yes, it is very safe, and it can even be traveled with young children or elderly people, you just have to follow the signs of the trails and not stray too far.
Although the dry season is the most recommended time to visit the Inca city, only you can choose what type of weather you want during your tour. Some of the advantages of touring the mountain in the rainy season are the fewer people and the surroundings of Machu Picchu, dyed in intense green; this is especially beautiful in Machu Picchu, where almost everything is green.
It is safer to do any hiking route in Machu Picchu and surroundings with the proper implementation, this greatly reduces the possibility of accidents, while walking the Inca trails; You will also need to bring: water in a reusable bottle, a camera and sun protection (hat, sunscreen and sunglasses); all this can be carried in a small backpack or handbag.
The fact of reaching the top of the mountain depends little on age and physical condition, it is more a matter of will. The Machu Picchu Circuit 1+ Mountain ticket is aimed at people who could not reach one of the precious Huayna Picchu Tickets; for people who want an adventure without so many people and with the possibility of having moments alone (something really rare in Machu Picchu, and for people who want to have a hiking adventure with the family.
It is possible to gain access to the Inca City and additionally ascend to the peak of Machu Picchu, which stands at an elevation of 3,082 meters above sea level. The hiking trail leading to this summit is less steep in comparison to the route through the Huayna Picchu, albeit longer in distance.
If you want to have a private guide in Machu Picchu. We recommend to choose the option PRIVATE SERVICE.
