In this Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Tour, you will have 2 entries, allowing you to experience both these incredible sites in just one day. And if you are at Machu Picchu, you definitely cannot miss the opportunity to hike to the top of Huayna Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu. It's an unforgettable experience that you'll treasure forever. To reach the Huayna Picchu Mountain, you'll need to hike from Machu Picchu towards the summit, which takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of ascent, and a similar amount of time for the descent.
This trail is somewhat risky at some points, but undoubtedly exciting from start to finish, and the great reward will be the breathtaking view you'll have of Machu Picchu, its architecture, construction, and the incredible natural surroundings that surround it. You'll create the best memories with amazing photos that are 100% Instagram-worthy.
What a fantastic journey! You'll not only get to visit Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, but also hike up to the summit of Wayna Picchu (Huayna Picchu).
To accomplish this tour in just one day, we'll start very early at approximately 3:30 a.m. We'll pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by car to the train station in Ollantaytambo (about 1 hour and 30 minutes). Our service is personalized as we prefer small groups. At Ollantaytambo, we'll board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas (about 1 hour and 50 minutes) – a route where you'll enjoy beautiful landscapes 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. Arriving at Machu Picchu our professional guide in tourism, will begin the guided tour in Machu Picchu for you to know better the history and architecture of the Inca Citadel, you can also take the classic picture of Postcard in Machu Picchu this tour includes the ticket Circuit 1 or 2 (depending on availability), so you can walk around and learn more about the Inca culture, depending on the ticket (circuit 1 or 2) the tour lasts from 1 to 3 hours approximately.
After completing the cultural and historical tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel, we embark on the short adventure towards Huayna Picchu (Wayna 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. Afterward, we'll take the same path for the return journey (about 1 hour and 30 minutes). We recommend caution.
The tour to Wayna Picchu is one of the most recommended, you must take into account that you need 2 tickets (1 for Machu Picchu and another one for Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu).
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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It's important to note that the guided tour includes the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the guided hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu.
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Early in the day, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and travel by car for 1 hour and 30 minutes to the train station located in the town of Ollantaytambo. Here, you will board the train that passes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas on a fantastic journey from the Andes to the jungle eyebrow.
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.
We arrive at Machu Picchu, one of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, we will make the tour in circuit 1 or 2 (depending on availability), and we will have the classic photo of Machu Picchu, our guide will start the tour throughout the citadel. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours. We will visit the Urban Agricultural Zone of Machu Picchu, you will learn about the history, customs and architecture of this monument of the Incas lost for a time between the cloudy mountains of the jungle.
This tour includes 2 entrance tickets: the first one allows you to explore the citadel, and the second one allows you to climb the Huayna Picchu Mountain (Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Wayna Picchu Mountain). This tour takes about 3 hours. You will hike to the top 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 top of Wayna Picchu mountain, also known as Huayna Picchu. You can enjoy the breathtaking view to take photos and feel the adrenaline and vertigo produced by its spectacular height. You will have 30 minutes to enjoy the beautiful views of Machu Picchu. Our service provides guided assistance to the top of Huayna 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 1 DAY.
INCLUDES:
NOTE:
It's important to note that the guided tour includes the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the guided hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu.
NOT INCLUDED:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Expedition or Voyager 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 (subject to availability). Includes classic photo of Machu Picchu.
Expedition or Voyager Train
Private guide in Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
1 ticket for Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu.
1 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.
1 ticket for Royalty Circuit 3 or Lower Part + Huayna Picchu.
1 ticket for entry to Machu Picchu circuit 1 or 2 (subject to availability). Includes classic photo of Machu Picchu.
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The entrance to the Wayna Picchu mountain:
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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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