Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour (2 days)

This tour offers a complete overview of the Inca citadel. It gives you the opportunity of witnessing the beauty of Machu Picchu.

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Duration: 2 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Recommended age: 16 years
Language: Spanish, English, Portuguese
Max Height: 3200 msnm
Group: 2 people minimum

The Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour of two days is one of our signature tours. This tour offers a complete overview of the Inca citadel. It gives you the opportunity of witnessing the beauty of Machu Picchu citadel from the top of the Huayna Picchu Mountain.

Huayna Picchu or Wayna Picchu is one of the sacred peaks in the citadel. In Quechua, it means younger peak. Back in the days, Machu Picchu citadel was prone to attacks from other communities. The Incas guarded their sacred citadel from the top of the peak.

Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Hike is a challenging experience. Just as the Inca Trail, the authorities restrict access to a limited number of people. The permit often tends to be sold out months in advance.

This tour is the same as the Machu Picchu 2 days tour. However, it includes a hike to Huayna Picchu.

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Day 1: Cusco - Aguas Calientes

We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at 08:00 AM.  Then, we will drive you through Sacred Valley of the Incas to Ollantaytambo train station (2 hrs approx.). Here we will take the 11:30 am train to Aguas Calientes arriving at 2pm. You will have the evening free to yourself.

What to do in Aguas Calientes?

If you love history then the Machu Picchu Museum is a great place to visit. It highlights pre-Inca times with a collection of Inca artefacts.The Orchid Gardens is another interesting site which is about a 30 minute walk from Aguas Calientes.

The site has a rustic feel filled with a variety of beautiful orchids on display. Or enjoy the rest of the day relaxing to the thermal waters of the Hot Springs, in Aguas Calientes.

Early in the morning, we will be boarding the tourist bus for a thirty minutes ride up the hill to visit Machu Picchu.

The tour guide will be meeting you at the entrance of the citadel and will assist you in clearing the security control to enter the citadel. Please note that you will have to show your Entrance ticket and original passport that you have used at the time of booking.

We will then give you a detailed two hours guided tour. During the tour, we will take you to the most important temples and enclosures. After the tour, you will have free time for exploring Machu Picchu on your own.

We will then direct you to the trailhead of  Huayna Picchu mountain.

After the full day trip of Machu Picchu, you will be taking a bus back to Aguas Calientes. Here you will board the train to Ollantaytambo train station. Here, our representative will be meeting you and will be driving you back to Cusco. We will arrive at Cusco City at around 7:00 p.m.

Departure & Return Location
Cusco Hotel Transfer

Departure Time
8:00 a.m.

Price Includes

  • Professional English speaking Tour Leader in Machu Picchu
  • Round trip transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station
  • Round trip Expedition class train service
  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back
  • 01 Night accommodation in Aguas Calientes
  • 01 Breakfast in Aguas Calientes
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
  • Permit to hike Huayna Picchu mountain

Price Excludes

  • Travel Insurance (Highly recommended)
  • Any Private Expenses

Packing list

  • Original Passport (same as used at time of booking for permits/ tickets)
  • Camera fully charged & extra batteries (batteries drain quicker in the cold)
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
  • Sunglasses and Sun hat or cap
  • Protect & hydrate sunscreen lotion (factor 60 or 70+ is recommendable)
  • Day pack
  • Warm jacket/ fleece
  • Long sleeve shirts (Lightweight & protection from sun)
  • Pants (zip off pants are ideal in changing weather conditions)
  • Insect repellent
  • Hand-sanitizer
  • Personal medication
  • Cash (For water, snacks, tipping)

Usefull info

  • Distance from Cusco to Machu Picchu – 112km / 69.6 miles
  • Train to Machu Picchu – Expedition Service
  • Accommodation – 01 Night in Aguas Calientes
  • Consideration: Entrance to Machu Picchu required
  • Tour Availability – Daily departure with minimum 2 people
  • Weather – Dry season from May to October, Wet from November to April
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