Machu Picchu will feature new circuits starting June 1st
A new ministerial resolution introduces fresh circuits for tourist visits to Machu Picchu.
The latest update in managing visits to Machu Picchu brings significant changes to the tours available for tourists. Starting June 1, 2024, new circuits will be implemented to enhance visitor experience and site conservation.
According to the published regulations, those who have purchased tickets before this date will need to adjust their plans according to a conversion chart detailing the new itineraries.
Equivalence of Tourist Circuits
| Circuits valid until May 31, 2024 | Circuits valid from June 1, 2024* |
| Circuit 1 or 2: Llaqta of Machupicchu | You can choose according to the available capacity from the following 2 circuits:
Circuit 2 or Llaqta/Machupicchu classic circuit:
Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:
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| Circuit 3: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Machupicchu Mountain | You can choose according to the available capacity from the following 2 circuits:
Circuit 1 or Panoramic Circuit:
Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:
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| Circuit 4: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Waynapicchu | Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit:
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| Circuit 4: Llaqta of Machupicchu and Huchuypicchu | Circuit 3 or Royal Circuit: You can choose any of the following routes according to the available capacity:
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This adjustment aims to optimize the flow of visitors and preserve the integrity of one of the world’s most important cultural heritages, ensuring that each tourist can enjoy an orderly and enriching visit.
Machu Picchu: Changes to tolerance times during high season
They have updated the protocols for managing visits to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, introducing a significant change in the tolerance times for entry. According to the new regulations published today, visitors will now have a tolerance of up to 45 minutes from their scheduled entry time during the high season, an increase from the previously established 30 minutes for any season.
This change addresses concerns raised by tour operators about the logistical challenges they face due to the high flow of tourists, especially during the busiest months. In the low season, the 30-minute tolerance will remain.
Guided visit to Machu Picchu (Circuit 1)
Circuit 1 in Machu Picchu, effective June 1. – Peru Adventure Trek
Places to visit on this circuit – Route 1-A:
- Kallancas.
- Upper Platform.
- Guardian House (classic photo).
- Mountain Machupicchu.
Approximate travel time: maximum 4 hours
Places to visit on this circuit – Route 1-B:
- Kallancas.
- Upper Platform.
- Guardian House (classic photo).
Approximate travel time: maximum 2 hours
Places to visit on this circuit – Route 1-C (Available only in high season):
- Kallancas.
- Upper Platform.
- Guardian House (classic photo).
- Inti Punku Portal.
Approximate travel time: maximum 3 hours
Places to visit on this circuit – Route 1-D (Available only in high season):
- Kallancas.
- Upper Platform.
- Guardian House (classic photo).
- Inka Bridge.
Approximate travel time: maximum 2.5 hours
Guided visit to Machu Picchu (Circuit 2)
Circuit 2 in Machu Picchu, effective June 1- Peru Adventure Trek
Places to visit on this circuit 2-A
- Lower platform (Guardian’s House).
- Entry to the urban sector.
- Quarry sector.
- Viewpoint of the temple of the sun.
- Botanical Garden.
- Main temple.
- Temple of the 3 windows.
- Sacred Rock.
- Eastern Qolcas.
- Hall of mirrors or Temple of the condor.
Approximate travel time: maximum 2.5 hours
Guided visit to Machu Picchu (Circuit 3)
Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu, effective June 1- Peru Adventure Trek
Places to visit on this circuit – Route 3-A:
- Agricultural platforms.
- Sacred Rock.
- Wayna Picchu Mountain.
- Qolqas sector.
- Water mirror set.
- Sun temple complex.
- House of the Inka complex.
- Temple of the 3 windows.
- Enclosure of the Twelve Vanes.
- Qolqas Sector.
- Hall of mirrors or Temple of the condor.
Approximate travel time: maximum 3.5 hours
Places to visit on this circuit – Route 3-B:
- Agricultural platforms.
- Qolqas sector.
- Water mirror set.
- Sun temple complex.
- House of the Inka complex.
- Temple of the 3 windows.
- Enclosure of the Twelve Vanes.
- Qolqas Sector.
- Hall of mirrors or Temple of the condor.
Approximate travel time: maximum 2 hours
Places to visit on this circuit – Route 3-C (Available only in high season):
- Agricultural platforms.
- Sacred Rock.
- Great Cavern or The Moon Temple.
- Qolqas sector.
- Water mirror set.
- Sun temple complex.
- House of the Inka complex.
- Temple of the 3 windows.
- Enclosure of the Twelve Vanes.
- Qolqas Sector.
- Hall of mirrors or Temple of the condor.
Approximate travel time: maximum 3.5 hours
Places to visit on this circuit – Route 3-D (Available only in high season):
- Agricultural platforms.
- Sacred Rock.
- Huchuy Picchu Mountain.
- Qolqas sector.
- Water mirror set.
- Sun temple complex.
- House of the Inka complex.
- Temple of the 3 windows.
- Enclosure of the Twelve Vanes.
- Qolqas Sector.
- Hall of mirrors or Temple of the condor.
Approximate travel time: maximum 2.5 hours
The establishment and implementation of routes outside the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Culture and the National Service of Natural Protected Areas (SERNANP), with input from the Ministry of Tourism (MINCETUR).
Requirements for Hiking Trails 1-A, 1-D, 3-A, and 3-C:
Participation in these hikes is entirely voluntary and requires a good level of physical fitness. Hikers must also meet the following requirements:
- Minimum Age: Be at least 18 years old.
- Adherence to Entry Schedule: Respect the designated entry time for the chosen trail.
- Respecting Time Limits: Comply with the established time limits for both the duration of the hike and the departure time from the trail. Failure to adhere to these schedules can pose safety risks and place responsibility on both the hikers and the assigned guides.
