Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket & Circuit 2 Access

Your Machu Picchu ticket arrives by phone before you climb

You receive your Machu Picchu entrance ticket by WhatsApp or email before arrival, with a timed entry slot assigned based on availability. The Circuit 2 ticket gives you access to the main archaeological zone and its classic route, with no guide or group attached. You explore at your own pace. Entry time is fixed, so if your preferred hour is booked, an alternative available slot will be provided instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Machu Picchu archaeological site

• Enter Machu Picchu archaeological zone
• Follow Circuit 2 route

The experience

Someone pulls out their phone at the entrance gate, opens a message, and shows a screen to the attendant. That's you, holding your entry ticket to Machu Picchu in your hand, or rather, in your pocket. The ticket comes via WhatsApp or email, which means no printed voucher to lose, no office to find, no line to stand in before you can start walking. You'll have a specific entry time, assigned based on what's available when you book, and that time is your window into the archaeological zone.

The ticket grants access to Circuit 2, the classic designed route through the Inca city. Depending on availability at the moment you purchase, you'll receive either the standard Circuit 2 or the lower terrace variant. Both are valid for the same archaeological zone, and either one lets you move through the main structures, terraces and viewpoints at your own pace. There's no guide included, no group, no fixed stops. You walk when you want, pause where you want, and spend as long as you need in front of the temples, the agricultural terraces, or the stone walls that have stood for nearly five centuries. The entry time is subject to availability, so if your preferred hour is full, another available slot will be offered instead.

Getting to Machu Picchu itself (the train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo, the bus up the mountain, the walk through the town of Aguas Calientes) that's separate from this ticket. What this covers is entry to the site itself, nothing more. You'll need moderate physical fitness to move around the ruins. The terrain is uneven, the altitude is high, and there are stairs. Infants travel free on an adult's lap. Pregnant travelers and anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns should check with a doctor first.

What’s included

Your entry includes the Machu Picchu entrance ticket valid for Circuit 2 of the archaeological zone, delivered via WhatsApp or email with a timed entry slot assigned based on availability.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Jan 2027

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Youth (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DONPeruTours

Is this one for you?Right for independent travelers who want to explore Machu Picchu at their own pace without a guide or group. The timed entry slot is what keeps the site from overcrowding, which is what makes self-guided exploration possible.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 15 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

How do I get my Machu Picchu ticket?

It's delivered via WhatsApp or email. You show the message on your phone at the entrance gate.

What is Circuit 2?

It's the main archaeological route through Machu Picchu, covering the central structures, terraces and viewpoints. Depending on availability, you may receive the standard Circuit 2 or the lower terrace variant: both access the same zone.

Can I choose my entry time?

You can request a preferred time when you book, but entry is subject to availability. If your chosen hour is full, another available time slot will be assigned.

Is a guide included?

No. The ticket is for entry only. You explore the site independently at your own pace.

What's not included in this ticket?

Transport to Machu Picchu (the train, bus, or trek up the mountain) is not included. You arrange that separately.

Is there a fitness requirement?

You should have at least moderate physical fitness. The terrain is steep and uneven, and the altitude is high. Pregnant travelers and those with spinal or cardiovascular issues should consult a doctor first.