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In this Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Tour you can live the complete experience of visiting these sites in just one day. And if you are in Machu Picchu you definitely cannot miss climbing to the top of the Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu Mountain , it is an incredible experience that you will never forget.
To get to the Huayna Picchu mountain, it is necessary to walk towards the top for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is a somewhat risky route at some points, but without a doubt exciting from start to finish and the great prize will be the impressive view you will have of Machu Picchu, its architecture, construction and all the natural environment that surrounds it. You will have the best memory with the best 100% Instagrammable photos.
You will live a unique experience with us, where in addition to knowing Machu Picchu, one of the 7 wonders of the Modern World! We will climb to the top of Wayna Picchu (Huayna Picchu) . The tour starts very early at approximately 3:30 AM, we will transfer from your hotel to the train station in Ollantaytambo, providing you with a personalized service, since we handle small groups. It is in Ollantaytambo where we will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas , on this route you will enjoy beautiful landscapes until you reach the town of Aguas Calientes.
Once in Aguas Calientes we can take the bus that will take us to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Machu Picchu . This bus trip takes approximately 30 minutes, finally we will arrive at the Inca citadel, you will be impressed by this wonder considered a world heritage site. Arriving at Machu Picchu you can climb the Huayna Picchu mountain, the walk takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, you can choose to climb alone or if you want our guide can accompany you (Request a quote). Upon your return, our tourism professional will begin the guided tour in Machu Picchu so that you can better understand the history and architecture of the Inca Citadel, you can also take the classic Postcard photo in Machu Picchu.
In the afternoon we finish the tour boarding the return train and we will pick you up from the Ollantaytambo station to transfer you to your hotel in Cusco, arriving at approximately 8:00 p.m. In this way we finish our Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Tour in just 1 day.
“I had the most extraordinary experience exploring Machu Picchu with Machu Pichhu Inka Trek! From the moment we arrived in Peru, everything was impeccably organized and the attention to detail was remarkable.”
“I had the most extraordinary experience exploring Machu Picchu with Machu Pichhu Inka Trek! From the moment we arrived in Peru, everything was impeccably organized and the attention to detail was remarkable.”
“I had the most extraordinary experience exploring Machu Picchu with Machu Pichhu Inka Trek! From the moment we arrived in Peru, everything was impeccably organized and the attention to detail was remarkable.”
What is the time to enter Wayna Picchu Mountain (HUAYNA PICCHU)?
The entrance to the Wayna Picchu mountain is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. You have to know that the number of entrances to this mountain is limited, only 400 entrances are allowed per day, that is why you must purchase your tickets well in advance.
Nowadays there are concepts that tend to generate a lot of confusion among travelers who want to visit Machu Picchu, here we will tell you about the difference between the tour to the citadel of Machu Picchu and the Huayna Picchu mountain. The citadel or sanctuary of Machu Picchu , these are the ruins themselves, what we can usually see in photos as Machu Picchu, the sanctuary was probably the most amazing architectural achievement of the Inca Empire in its heyday, here you will know above all the cultural part as the agricultural and urban zone made up of its squares, temples, roads, stairways, terraces, aqueducts, etc. The buses from Aguas Calientes or Machu Picchu town take you to the entrance of the sanctuary. Huayna Picchu mountain,This is one of the mountains that is right in front of the citadel, to get to this mountain you will have to climb on foot from the citadel. It is an adventure tour, since you will not see many ruins or archaeological centers, but rather you will come into contact with the flora and fauna. And when you reach the top you can have an incredible view of the citadel. You have to know that the number of tickets to this mountain is limited, only 400 entries are allowed per day, the entrance is open from 7:00 am to 10:00 am , which is why you must purchase your tickets well in advance.
It is located at 2,667.58 meters above sea level / height in feet is 8,751.90 ft. above sea level
Circuit 1 long and low is 2 km long. + 300m. travel. Circuit 2 long and high is 3 km. travel.
This tour lasts for hours, considering from your departure to your return to Cusco a full day. To be more detailed, your one-way trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu will take approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes, the return is the same. Now being in Machu Picchu: The tour of Huayna Picchu considering the ascent and descent takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately, it is necessary to take into account the physical condition of the tourist. Once on the mountain you can visit places like the Temple of the Moon. A good visit to this mountain lasts around 3 hours. The tour of Machu Picchu,It takes about 2 hours taking into account the time of the guided tour of the citadel, here you will be able to observe the most popular tourist attractions such as the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Intihuatana and more. Besides, you will have considerable time so that you can appreciate this wonder a little more.
The approximate time to fully visit this mountain is 3 hours. The ascent will take about 1 hour, but this depends a lot on the physical condition of the tourist, since this mountain has difficult and scary paths, but they are not dangerous, there are security cordons, as well as security personnel. When you have reached the top of the mountain you will be able to take the best photos you can imagine, this will take you around 30 min, the descent will have an average of 1 hour and you will be able to go to the Temple of the Moon, already being there you will be able to appreciate this enclosure archaeological about 30 minutes.
Although you can book your ticket to Machu Picchu a day before, it is best to make the reservation at least one or two months before your visit . Income is limited and it is advisable to book in advance. In the event that you want to visit Huayna Picchu, consider your reservation time 4 months before your visit.
These recommendations are important so that your experience in Machu Picchu is the best, given that the most popular tickets such as the circuit 1-2 Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu sell 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 see Machu Picchu but you will not get to have the classic photo, you will be able to see the temples and see Machu Picchu from the lower part.
There are some dates of the year in which you will not be able to get a last-minute ticket or alternative tickets due to demand, and some dates you will not find alternative tickets, so if you could not book in 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 safe agency to guarantee your visit to Machu Picchu.
+51 930 212 433
Quick view of the activity DURATION:
4D/3N TYPE OF SERVICE: Group
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English TICKETS
INCLUDED INCLUDES TRAIN SERVICE
Quick view of the activity DURATION:
4D/3N TYPE OF SERVICE: Group
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English TICKETS
INCLUDED INCLUDES TRAIN SERVICE
Quick view of the activity DURATION:
24 hours TYPE OF SERVICE: Group
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English TICKETS
INCLUDED INCLUDES TRAIN SERVICE
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