Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu: route of royalty

Circuit 3 is a very interesting option for history buffs. It is also the best option for seniors and visitors with physical disabilities.

Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu route of royalty

Of the ten new tickets to Machu Picchu, 4 allow the visit through circuit 3. The other 4 include circuit 1, while two tickets offer circuit 2 through the Inca citadel. Circuit 3 offers a route through the Inca royal buildings in Machu Picchu. Some tickets also allow the hiking route to the Huayna Picchu mountain, the small Huchuy Picchu mountain and the mysterious Great Cavern (the Temple of the Moon). Tickets can be purchased in person in Cusco or online through the official website. This last option is the most recommended as it allows you to purchase tickets in advance without availability problems. Find out what circuit 3, known as the royalty circuit in Machu Picchu, has to offer!

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Tickets to Machu Picchu: types, circuits, schedules and prices

  • Types of tickets to Machu Picchu

    These are the ten types of tickets to Machu Picchu:

    • Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket (circuit 1) – Machu Picchu Only.
    • Classic Machu Picchu Ticket (circuit 2) – Machu Picchu Only.
    • Ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace (circuit 2) – Machu Picchu only.
    • Ticket Machu Picchu Temples of the lower part (circuit 3) – Only Machu Picchu.
    • Ticket Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu (circuit 3) – Machu Picchu with hiking route.
    • Ticket Machu Picchu with Mountain (circuit 1) – Machu Picchu with hiking route.
    • Ticket Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu (circuit 3) – Machu Picchu with hiking route.
    • Ticket Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge (circuit 1) – Machu Picchu with hiking route.
    • Ticket Machu Picchu with Intipunku (circuit 1) – Machu Picchu with hiking route.
    • Ticket Machu Picchu with Temple of the Moon (circuit 3) – Machu Picchu with hiking route.

  • The circuits in Machu Picchu

    These are the three circuits in Machu Picchu:

    • Circuit 1: Panoramic route – Route of 1 hour or a little more that only includes the visit to the Guardian’s House where the classic photo of Machu Picchu is taken.
    • Circuit 2: Classic route – 2 hour 30 minute route, considered the most complete, which includes a visit to the Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Temple of the 3 Windows, Sacred Rock, Water Mirrors, Sacred Fountains and agricultural sector.
    • Circuit 3: Royal Route – 2-hour route offering a visit to the temples of Inca royalty, such as the Royal Tomb, the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, Tres Portadas, Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the agricultural sector.

  • Schedules in Machu Picchu

    These are the tickets and their entry times to Machu Picchu:

    Machu Picchu Classic Photo
    Entrance Entry times: Group 1 (6 to 7 am) Group 2 (7 to 8 am) Group 3 (8 to 9 am). Group 4 (9 to 10 am) Group 5 (10 to 11 am) Group 6 (11 to 12 pm). Group 7 (12 to 1 pm) Group 8 (1 to 2 pm) Group 9 (2 to 3 pm) Group 10 (3 to 4 pm).

    Machu Picchu Classic
    Entrance Entry times: Group 1 (6 to 7 am) Group 2 (7 to 8 am) Group 3 (8 to 9 am) Group 4 (9 to 10 am) Group 5 (10 to 11 am) Group 6 (11 to 12 pm) Group 7 (12 to 1 pm) Group 8 (1 to 2 pm) Group 9 (2 to 3 pm) Group 10 (3 to 4 pm).

    Machu Picchu Classic Entrance Lower Terrace
    Entry times: Group 1 (6 to 7 am) Group 2 (7 to 8 am) Group 3 (8 to 9 am) Group 4 (9 to 10 am) Group 5 (10 to 11 am) Group 6 (11 to 12 pm) Group 7 (12 to 1 pm) Group 8 (1 to 2 pm) Group 9 (2 to 3 pm) Group 10 (3 to 4 pm).

    Entrada Machu Picchu Templos de la parte baja.
    Horarios de ingreso: Grupo 1 (de 6 a 7 am) Grupo 2 (de 7 a 8 am) Grupo 3 (de 8 a 9 am). Grupo 4 (de 9 a 10 am) Grupo 5 (de 10 a 11 am) Grupo 6 (de 11 a 12 pm). Grupo 7 (de 12 a 1 pm) Grupo 8 (de 1 a 2 pm) Grupo 9 (de 2 a 3 pm) Grupo 10 (de 3 a 4 pm).

    Entrada Machu Picchu con Huayna Picchu:
    Grupo 1: a Machupicchu de 6 am a 6.30 am / a Huayna Picchu hasta 8 am. Horario 2: a Machupicchu de 9 am a 9.30 am / a Huayna Picchu hasta 11 am.

    Entrada Machu Picchu con Montaña:
    Horario 1: a Machupicchu de 6 am a 6.30 am / a Montaña hasta 8 am.
    Horario 2: a Machupicchu de 8 am a 8.30 am / a Montaña hasta 10 am.

    Entrada Machu Picchu con Huchuy Picchu:
    Horario 1: a Machupicchu de 11 am a 11.30 am / a Huchuy Picchu hasta 12 am.
    Horario 2: a Machupicchu de 1 pm a 1.30 pm / a Huchuy Picchu hasta 2 pm.

    Entrada Machu Picchu con Intipunku:
    Horarios de ingreso: Grupo 1 (de 8 a 9 am) Grupo 2 (de 9 a 10 am) Grupo 3 (de 10 a 11 am) Grupo 4 (de 11 a 12 am).

    Entrada Machu Picchu con Puente Inca:
    Horarios de ingreso: Grupo 1 (de 8 a 9 am) Grupo 2 (de 9 a 10 am) Grupo 3 (de 10 a 11 am) Grupo 4 (de 11 a 12 am).

    Entrada Machu Picchu con Templo de la Luna:
    Horario 1: a Machupicchu de 6 am a 6.30 am / a Gran Caverna hasta 8 am.
    Horario 2: a Machupicchu de 9 am a 9.30 am / a Huayna Picchu hasta 11 am.

Zona agricola Machu Picchu
Agricultural area – Machu Picchu

Prices in Machu Picchu

These are the prices for the ten tickets to Machu Picchu:

Machu Picchu Entrance Classic Photo
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 152 S/. 64 S/.
University students 77 S/. 32 S/.
Under 18 years old 70 S/. 32 S/.
Classic Machu Picchu Entrance
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 152 S/. 64 S/.
University students 77 S/. 32 S/.
Under 18 years old 70 S/. 32 S/.
Entrance to Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 152 S/. 64 S/.
University students 77 S/. 32 S/.
Under 18 years old 70 S/. 32 S/.
Machu Picchu entrance Temples of the lower part
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 152 S/. 64 S/.
University students 77 S/. 32 S/.
Under 18 years old 70 S/. 32 S/.
Entrance to Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 200 S/. 112 S/.
University students 125 S/. 80 S/.
Under 18 years old Not available Not available
Machu Picchu entrance with mountain
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 200 S/. 112 S/.
University students 125 S/. 80 S/.
Under 18 years old Not available Not available
Machu Picchu Entrance with Huchuy Picchu
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 200 S/. 112 S/.
University students 125 S/. 80 S/.
Under 18 years old Not available Not available
Machu Picchu entrance with Inca Bridge
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 152 S/. 64 S/.
University students 77 S/. 32 S/.
Under 18 years old Not available Not available
Machu Picchu Entrance with Temple of the Moon
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 200 S/. 112 S/.
University students 125 S/. 80 S/.
Under 18 years old Not available Not available
Machu Picchu Entrance with Intipunku
Entrance to Machu Picchu Foreigners Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia
Adults in general 152 S/. 64 S/.
University students 77 S/. 32 S/.
Under 18 years old 70 S/. 32 S/.

Who is Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu designed for? – El circuito 3 es una de las rutas que no ofrece la caminata cuesta arriba por escalinatas de piedra hasta el sector de la Casa del Guardián. Esto no permite conseguir la foto clásica que muchos buscan, pero evita una ardua caminata no recomendada para adultos mayores en mal estado físico. Además, este circuito es recomendado para visitantes con alguna discapacidad física, incluso para personas en silla de ruedas. Se trata de la ruta más accesible pero que también ofrece la visita a importantes construcciones incas. La foto panorámica se consigue desde el sector agrícola donde, además, el visitante puede fotografiarse con llamas.

Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu: the royal route

  • Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu: step by step

    Circuit 3 begins with the entrance to Machu Picchu from the lower part. Immediately after, you will enter the agricultural sector where tourists can take a panoramic photo of the archaeological site. You will also be able to take a photo with llamas. The route continues along flat roads visiting buildings of Inca royalty, such as the Royal Tomb, the Temple of the Sun and the House of the Inca. These buildings can only be visited with this circuit. Next, you will enter the Tres Portadas enclosure and the Sacred Rock. On the way back, you will enter the Temple of the Condor and the Sacred Fountains. Finally, you will go through the agricultural sector again to take the last panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. Finally, you will take the road out of the archaeological site. The route takes 2 hours on average.

  • Map of circuit 3 in Machu Picchu

    Circuito 3 Machu Picchu Mapa

  • Circuit 3 and the routes it offers in Machu Picchu

    In addition to the tour of the Machu Picchu archaeological site, circuit 3 offers the option of complementing the visit with a hiking experience:

    • Huayna Picchu Route – Approximately 2 km uphill hike along hundreds of stone steps. It offers panoramic views of the entire archaeological site. It takes 2 hours for the round trip for an average visitor. It is suitable for those over 18 years old. It is available all year round. It includes circuit 1 in Machu Picchu.
    • Route to Huchuy Picchu – A hike of less than 1 kilometer uphill along stone steps until reaching the top of the small mountain Huchuy Picchu. There you can take a beautiful photo of the archaeological site. It is suitable for people over 18 years old. It is available from June 1 to October 15. It includes circuit 1 in Machu Picchu.
    • Route to the Temple of the Moon – A 2.5-kilometer hike up and down until you reach the Great Cavern, also called the Temple of the Moon. This mysterious construction is at the base of Huayna Picchu and is little known to visitors. It is suitable for people over 18 years of age. It is available from June 1 to October 15. It includes circuit 1 in Machu Picchu.
Zona de la Roca Sagrada
Temple of the Sun – Machu Picchu

Questions and answers about Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu

1. What tickets to Machu Picchu can I use to do circuit 3?
Circuit 3 is included in 4 types of tickets: a) Machu Picchu Photo Temples of the lower part, b) Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu, c) Machu Picchu with Mountain, d) Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge.
2. Does circuit 3 include the classic photo of Machu Picchu?
No, this tour does not include the classic photo from the Casa del Guardián sector. However, a similar photo can be obtained from the agricultural sector.
3. Does circuit 3 include the Main Temple of Machu Picchu?
Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu does not include the Main Temple in the Inca citadel.
4. How long does circuit 3 in Machu Picchu last?
Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu lasts 2 hours on average.
5. Does circuit 3 include a visit to the Temple of the Sun in Machu Picchu?
Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu does include a visit to the Temple of the Sun in Machu Picchu.
6. Does circuit 3 in Machu Picchu include a visit to the Sacred Rock?
Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu does include a visit to the Sacred Rock.
7. Is Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu suitable for wheelchairs?
Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu is the most recommended route for visitors in wheelchairs.
8. Does circuit 3 in Machu Picchu include hiking trails?
Yes, there are three tickets that include circuit 3, as well as hiking routes in Machu Picchu: a) Huayna Picchu, b) Huchuy Picchu and c) Temple of the Moon.
9. Is circuit 3 in Machu Picchu dangerous?
No, circuit 3 is very safe and suitable for all visitors.
10. What are the disadvantages of circuit 3 in Machu Picchu?
Circuit 3 does not offer the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu from the Guardian's House.

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