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Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour – Huayna Picchu Hike

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Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour Details

Experience the best of the citadel of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain on this two-day Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu hike with our local tour guide. 

Machu Picchu tops the bucket list of all travelers in South America. To enhance your experience, we have included a hike to Huayna Picchu mountain after a guided tour of the ruins of Machu Picchu citadel. 

Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu in Quechua means “Smaller Peak”. It is named after its height, as it stands short of Machu Picchu mountain. The highest point of Huayna Picchu is 2693 meters above sea level (8924 feet).

It takes around two hours to reach the top, hike through 500-year-old Inca stone steps, and back to the citadel.

During the Inca civilization, Machu Picchu was prone to attacks from many rival groups. Huayna Picchu served as a military checkpoint. The Inca soldiers safeguarded their citadel from here. Huayna Picchu also houses many ruins. The popular one is the temple of the moon.

Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour 2 day from Cusco

The two-day Machu Picchu tour with Wayna Picchu “Huayna Picchu” peak is a unique experience for enthusiastic travelers.

Reaching the top of Huayna Picchu is somewhat challenging. It would be best if you had a reasonable level of fitness. We don’t recommend this hike if you have a fear of heights. It would be best if you were acclimatized to avoid altitude sickness. You will get a panoramic view of the lost Inca City of Machu Picchu from the top of the mountain. 

To hike Huayna Picchu, you will need a special permit, often sold out months in advance. However, the pictures from the summit are spectacular.

The region has two seasons: dry and wet. We highly recommend hiking Huayna Picchu during the dry season, between Mach and November. During the wet season, the trail becomes slippery and is quite risky. 

Do take a moment to check our reviews on Trip Advisor. 

Check out the difference between Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain.

 

Departure & Return Location

Cusco Hotel Transfer

Departure Time

0500 AM

Price Includes

  • Pre-tour information a day before the trip to Machu Picchu in our Cusco office.
  • Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back
  • Hotel pick up and drop off door-to-door.
  • 01 Night selected hotel at Aguas Calientes town.
  • 01 dinner on day 1 and 01 Breakfast on day 2
  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu plus Huayna Picchu Ticket
  • Bi-lingual local tour guide (English and Spanish)
  • Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes town and Machu Picchu citadel
  • Round trip transport from Cusco to Ollantayambo

Price Excludes

  • Meals except what is mentioned in the list of inclusions
  • Entrance ticket to Hot Springs in Aguas Calientes (Optional)
  • Any Private Expenses

Recommended To Carry

  • Original Passport
  • Sunscreen and Cap
  • Water and Snacks
  • Some Peruvian Soles in cash
  • Arrive at the train station half an hour in advance.
  • We highly recommend booking the Machu Picchu & Huayna hike months in advance.
  • A small backpack of 30 liters.
Itinerary

Day 1Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then, in our private transport, we will drive you through the Sacred Valley of Incas to Ollantaytambo town. Here, you will board the train to Aguas Calientes.

At Aguas Calientes, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in town. You will have the evening to yourself. You can visit the hot springs in the town, after which the town gets its name. 

Later in the evening, our tour guide will meet you at the hotel and brief you on the following day’s itinerary.

Day 2Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Huayna Picchu - Cusco

We will take a bus to Machu Picchu citadel early in the morning. It will be a 30-minute drive up the hill. Our guide will meet you at the entrance for your tour of Machu Picchu. We will assist you in clearing the security control and entering the citadel.

Once inside the citadel, you will be rewarded with a spectacular sight of the citadel while the clouds clear and the golden rays of the sun shimmer on the walls of Machu Picchu. 

We will give you a two-hour guided tour. After the tour, you will have free time to explore the citadel independently. 

The tour guide will then direct you to the trailhead to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain. 

The view from the top is simply incredible. You will also get a clearer view of the Sun Gate or Intipunku from the summit. This is the entrance to the citadel for those on the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. 

After exploring Machu Picchu, you will take a bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. At around 04:00 PM, we will take a train back to Ollantaytambo. 

Our representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you back to your hotel in Cusco. We will return to Cusco by 07:30 PM.

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FAQs

How to get to Huayna Picchu?

To reach Huayna Picchu, you must walk about an hour from the main entrance of the Machu Picchu citadel. Then, you must follow the trail to the peak of Huayna Picchu, located in the northern part of the ruins.

What does Huayna Picchu mean?

Huayna Picchu is a Quechua term for Younger Peak. It is named after its height compared to the taller Machu Picchu peak.

How many steps Huayna Picchu?

On a hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain, you will ascend 183 meters of rock steps built by the Incas five hundred years ago. In total, there are 1600 steps to reach the summit. It usually takes three hours to hike up and back down.

How high is Huayna Picchu?

Huayna Picchu is at 2693 meters above sea level (8924 feet). The trek to the summit begins at Machu Picchu citadel, which is 2,430 meters (7,970 feet).

How long does it take to climb Huayna Picchu?

Huayna Picchu is 2693 meters above sea level (8924 feet). The trek to the summit begins at Machu Picchu citadel, which is 2,430 meters (7,970 feet). It usually takes three hours to hike up and back down to the citadel.

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Vivian Michellin

Couple Traveller

This was an exceptional experience. We did the Sacred Valley tour with them before. Machu Picchu trip with Marko gave us a detailed insight to the Inca civilization. The citadel has a nice vibe, it is snuggled in between Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu mountain. We had an excellent time hiking to the top of Huayna Picchu. We highly recommend this tour and Marko.

June 7, 2021

Edin Krnic

Solo Traveller

This is an amazing place. Machu Picchu is must visit place. Also and beautiful mountain Huayna Picchu. whenever i come back i have a squeeze like i’m here for the first time. i can’t wait to come back again

March 28, 2020

Sanna Ringstrøm

Solo Traveller

Stunning experience to be on top of the huayna Picchu. The cost was worth it! The hiking was exhausting but totally worth. No safety regulations

February 12, 2020

Elissa M

Solo Traveller

I was very content after the visit to Machu Picchu and Hyuana Picchu Mountain. Both are stunning and the view from the top of Huyana Picchu is spectacular. Jose is a wonderful guide and shared a lot of insights. Good One

November 29, 2019