Although you can reserve your ticket to Machu Picchu one day in advance, it is recommended that you make your reservation at least one or two months before your visit. Admissions are limited and it is advisable to book in advance. In case you wish to visit Huayna Picchu (WAYNAPICCHU), consider your reservation time 4 months before your visit.
These recommendations are important for your Machu Picchu experience to be the best, since the most popular tickets such as the 1-2 Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu circuit are sold out too quickly.
The solution for those travelers who could not book in advance, is to buy tickets with alternative income, circuit 4 or 3 where you will know Machu Picchu, but will not get to have the classic photo, you can know the temples and see Machu Picchu from the bottom.
There are some dates of the year where you will not be able to get last minute entrance, neither the alternatives due to the demand, some dates you will not even find alternative entrances, so if you could not book on time, you will be disappointed.
It can be cumbersome for you to book your ticket, so our recommendation would be to anticipate with a good margin of time or contact a secure agency to guarantee your visit to Machu Picchu. Contact CuscoPeru.com who will gladly assist you.