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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 in front of the Machu Picchu mountain. The highest point of Huayna Picchu is 2693 meters above sea level (8924 feet).

It takes around three hours to reach the top hike through 500 years old Inca stone steps and hike 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.

It is somewhat challenging to reach the top of Huayna Picchu. You need a reasonable level of fitness. We don’t recommend this hike if you have a fear of heights. You must be acclimatized to avoid altitude sickness. From the top of the mountain, you will get a panoramic view of the lost Inca City of Machu Picchu.

You will need a special permit to hike Huayna Picchu. These permits are often sold out months in advance.

The region is subject to two seasons – dry season and wet season. We highly recommend hiking Huayna Picchu during the dry season – between Mach and November. During the wet season, the trail gets 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

Cusco Hotel Transfer
Round trip transport from Cusco to Ollantayambo
Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes and back
01 Night's stay in Aguas Calientes
01 Breakfast
Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
Entrance to Machu Picchu
Huayna Picchu Ticket
Bi-lingual local tour guide (English and Spanish)

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

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you through the Sacred Valley of Incas to Ollantaytambo. Here you will be boarding the train to Aguas Calientes.

At Aguas Calientes, our representative will be meeting you and will be transferring 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 Aguas Calientes gets its name.

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

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

Early in the morning, we will be taking a bus to Machu Picchu citadel. It will be a 30 minutes drive up the hill. Our guide will meet you at the entrance for your tour to 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 by and the golden rays of the sun shimmer on the walls of Machu Picchu.

We will be giving you a two hours guided tour. After the tour, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own.

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

The view from the top is simply awesome. From the summit, you will also get a clearer view of the Sun gate or Intipunku. This is the entrance to the citadel for those on the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.

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

Our representative will be meeting you on arrival and will be transferring you back to your hotel in Cusco. We will be returning to Cusco by 09:30 PM.

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FAQs

How to get to Huayna Picchu?

In order to get to Huayna Picchu you must walk for around 20 minutes from the main entrance of Machu Picchu. The Huayna Picchu mountain is located on the northern part of Machu Picchu citadel.

What does Huayna Picchu mean?

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

How many steps Huayna Picchu?

On a hike to Huayna Picchu Mountain you will be hiking 183 metres of rock steps built some five hundred years ago by Incas. In total there are 1600 steps to reach to the summit. It normally takes 3 hours to hike up and back down.

How high is Huayna Picchu?

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

How long does it take to climb Huayna Picchu?

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

4 Reviews

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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

Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour – Huayna Picchu Hike

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