On this Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Tour, you’ll have two entry tickets, allowing you to explore both of these incredible sites in just one day.
When at Machu Picchu, you definitely shouldn’t miss the opportunity to hike to the top of Huayna Picchu Mountain, also known as Wayna Picchu. It’s an unforgettable experience you’ll cherish forever. To reach the summit of Huayna Picchu, you’ll hike from Machu Picchu. The ascent takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, with a similar time required for the descent.
This trail can be somewhat challenging at certain points but is undoubtedly thrilling from start to finish. The reward is the breathtaking view of Machu Picchu, its stunning architecture, and the unbelievable natural surroundings. You’ll capture unforgettable memories with stunning photos that are 100% Instagram-worthy.
What a fantastic journey! You’ll not only visit Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, but also hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu.
To complete this tour in just one day, we’ll start early, around 4:00 AM. We'll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by car to the train station in Ollantaytambo. We offer personalized service, as we prefer small groups. In Ollantaytambo, we’ll board the train that travels through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, offering beautiful landscapes along the way until we reach the town of Aguas Calientes.
Once in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting for you to take you to the bus that will transfer you to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. This bus ride takes approximately 25 minutes and is the most common way to get to the Inca citadel. Upon arriving at Machu Picchu, our rofessional guide will begin a tour, explaining the history and architecture of the Inca citadel.
You can also take the classic postcard photo at Machu Picchu, this tour includes a ticket for Circuit 2 (according to availability), depending on the ticket the tour lasts from 1 to 3 hours approximately.
After completing the cultural and historical tour of Machu Picchu, we’ll embark on a short adventure to Huayna Picchu. Climbing this mountain will be a unique and adrenaline-filled experience. The ascent to the summit takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. As we ascend, you'll be treated to views of the surrounding mountains and the Urubamba River flowing towards the mountainous jungle.
In the final part of the hike, you'll encounter some steps that lead to the summit. This last section is the most challenging, as the slope is very steep. Finally, you'll reach the highest part of Huayna Picchu, where the view is spectacular, and you'll have reasonable time to take the best photos.
In the afternoon, we'll conclude the tour and return to the town of Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Our transportation service will be waiting to pick you up from the Ollantaytambo station and transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco. This marks the end of our Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Tour in just one day.
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Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and drive for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the train station in the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will board the train that travels through the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a fantastic journey from the Andes to the edge of the jungle.
This fantastic train journey lasts approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our representative will be waiting to assist you in taking the bus that will transport you to the Machu Picchu Citadel. The bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu takes approximately 25 minutes.
Upon arrival at Machu Picchu, we will tour either Circuit 1 or 2 (according to availability) and take the classic Machu Picchu photo. Our guide will then begin the tour of the citadel. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours. We will visit the urban and agricultural zones of Machu Picchu, where you’ll learn about the history, customs, and architecture of this Inca monument, once hidden in the cloud-covered mountains of the jungle.
This tour includes two tickets: one for exploring the citadel and the other for climbing Huayna Picchu Mountain. This tour takes about 3 hours. You will hike to the summit of the mountain, accompanied by our professional guide. We will start the hike to reach Huayna Picchu, and the ascent to the summit of the mountain will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is a hike worth taking, as it will be an unforgettable experience. The ascent is filled with small steps, and the final part of the path has a steep slope, so caution is advised.
Finally, you will reach the summit of Huayna Picchu, also known as Wayna Picchu. You can enjoy breathtaking views, take photos, and experience the adrenaline and vertigo from its spectacular height. You will have 30 minutes to enjoy the beautiful views of Machu Picchu. The descent from the mountain takes about 1 hour. After our tour at Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes to board the train back to Ollantaytambo.
At the Ollantaytambo train station, our driver will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco and to your hotel. This concludes our Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Tour in One Day.
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THE VOYAGER or EXPEDITION Train
Guided in Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu in group.
1 ticket for Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu.
1 ticket for entry to Machu Picchu circuit 1 or 2 (according to availability).
Includes classic photo of Machu Picchu.
THE VOYAGER or EXPEDITION Train
Private guide in Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
01 ticket for Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu.
01 ticket for entry to Machu Picchu circuit 1 or 2 (subject to availability).
Includes classic photo of Machu Picchu.
VISTADOME or 360° Train (Return only).
Private guide in Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
01 ticket for Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu.
01 ticket for entry to Machu Picchu circuit 1 or 2 (subject to availability).
Includes classic photo of Machu Picchu.
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You have to know that the number of tickets to this mountain is limited, only 400 tickets are allowed per day, that is why you must purchase your tickets 3 months in advance and reserve.
Here we tell you about the difference between Machu Picchu Mountain and Huayna Picchu Mountain.
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