Current Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Regulations and Procedures

Huayna Picchu - Machu Picchu

The rules and regulations controlling Machu Picchu are continually changing and it is important to be aware of the issues detailed in this document before embarking on your adventure to Peru.

Machu Picchu regulations

Starting from July 2017, it is mandatory for visitors to Machu Picchu to enter with an authorized tour guide and their group.

With the new 2024 regulations, there are 10 different session schedules for entering to Machu Picchu:
1st from 06:00a.m. to 07:00a.m.
2nd from 07:00a.m. to 08:00a.m.
3rd from 08:00a.m. to 09:00a.m.
4th from 09:00a.m. to 10:00a.m.
5th from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.
6th from 11:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
7th from 12:00a.m. to 13:00p.m.
8th from 13:00a.m. to 14:00p.m.
9th from 14:00a.m. to 15:00p.m.
10th from 15:00a.m. to 16:00p.m.

There are limited numbers of entrance tickets for each session.
You have the full hour to enter the archaeological site.
An entry ticket to Machu Picchu is valid for 4 hours.

Booking policies

Inka trail Expeditions Perú by salkantaytrek.org policy for all Inca Trail bookings is: Bookings made 95 days or more before the Inca Trail portion of any Adventure should proceed without any issue if we receive the following pieces of information:

Full name (exactly as it appears on the passport)
Date of Birth
Nationality
Passport Number
Date of Passport Expiry - Must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of travel.

Important Note

The passport number and name that is submitted to Inka Trail Expeditions Perú at time of confirmation, will be used to purchase the Machupicchu and Huaynapicchu or Inca Trail permit.

This passport number and name will be used to identify yourself as you enter the checkpoint at the start of the trail and throughout the hike. If this information does not match the information you have submitted at time of confirmation, then you will be denied admission to the Inca Trail. Please note that these rules and regulations are strictly enforced by the governing bodies of the Inca Trail in Peru and are out of the control of Inka Trail Expeditions Perú, meaning no exceptions can be made.

If you are denied access on the Inca Trail, Machupicchu or Huaynapicchu, Sacred Valley as a result of providing incorrect or invalid information, cost of accommodation and other services during this time will be the responsibility of the individual and not Inka Trail Expeditions Perú.

Machu Picchu Circuits

In 2021, 05 circuits were established in order to visit the inka city of Machupicchu. Through Ministerial Resolution 528-2023-MC, the Peruvian Ministry of Culture has modified these circuits. In that sense, since June 1st, 2024, 03 new circuits (grouping 10 routes) have come into effect.