Circuit 1 — Panoramic
The high route for that classic aerial view over the citadel, plus the option to climb Machu Picchu Mountain (route 1-A) for the widest panorama of all. Best for photographers and strong walkers.
Check live entry availability by circuit and date before you plan. Sourced from Peru's Ministry of Culture and refreshed several times a day — so you know what's open before you book.
Pick a circuit, then a month. Green means the government platform still shows space for that day; red means sold out. Dates without a confirmed status show Check — tap and we'll confirm for you instantly.
The citadel is now visited through three circuits and eleven routes. Here's what each one gives you, how hard it sells out, and which of our tours use it — so you can pick the right ticket with confidence.
The high route for that classic aerial view over the citadel, plus the option to climb Machu Picchu Mountain (route 1-A) for the widest panorama of all. Best for photographers and strong walkers.
The full tour of the citadel and the postcard viewpoint everyone pictures. The single most requested ticket — and the first to sell out in high season. Book early.
The lower royalty sector, and the gateway to the add-on climbs: Huayna Picchu (route 3-A) and Huchuy Picchu (3-D), plus the Gran Caverna / Temple of the Moon (3-C). Huayna Picchu is legendary — and books months ahead.
Entry is capped daily and non-refundable, with no date changes — so the order you do things in matters. Here's the stress-free way to lock it in.
Use the live calendar above to see which circuits are still open on your travel dates. Green is open, red is sold out.
Tap any date or WhatsApp us. We confirm the exact live availability from the official platform in minutes — no account needed on your side.
As a licensed operator we secure your official entry ticket the moment you confirm, before it sells out to someone else.
We bundle train, bus and a professional guide so your entry, transport and timing all line up perfectly on the day.
Every tour below includes your official entry ticket — we track availability and secure it for you as part of the package.
Cusco to the citadel and back in a single day by train, with a private guide — the classic way to see the wonder.
The legendary trek that ends at the Sun Gate for sunrise over Machu Picchu. Permits + entry secured together.
Turquoise Humantay Lake, high Andean passes and cloud forest — finishing at the citadel with your entry included.
Day trips, 2-day escapes and multi-day treks — see every route to the citadel and pick the one that fits your trip.
In high season (May–September) the most popular options — Circuit 2 (Classic postcard view) and Huayna Picchu — routinely sell out 2 to 3 months ahead. Circuit 1 and Circuit 3 usually have wider availability, but weekends and holidays still fill quickly. Book as soon as your travel dates are fixed.
Since June 2024 the citadel is organised into three circuits with several routes. Circuit 1 is the panoramic route and includes Machu Picchu Mountain. Circuit 2 is the classic full tour with the famous postcard viewpoint. Circuit 3 covers the lower royalty sector and includes the Huayna Picchu and Huchuy Picchu climbs.
Yes. Entry availability to Machu Picchu is public information managed by Peru's Ministry of Culture. Our calendar reflects that source and is refreshed several times a day. It shows each date as Available or Sold out — we don't display exact ticket counts.
Absolutely. As a licensed Cusco tour operator we secure your official entry ticket together with train, bus and a professional guide, so you don't have to navigate the government platform yourself. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and preferred circuit and we'll confirm availability and hold your spot.
No. Official Machu Picchu entry tickets are non-refundable and the date and entry time cannot be changed. That's exactly why checking availability and booking the right circuit the first time matters — and why it helps to have us handle it.
Tickets to the wonder sell out weeks ahead and can't be rebooked. Send us your dates and preferred circuit — we'll confirm live availability and secure your entry today.
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