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.

Duration: 2 days

Difficulty: Moderate

Recommended age: 16 years

Language: Spanish, English, Portuguese

Max Height: 3200 msnm

Group: 2 people minimum

The 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.

Day 2: Machu Picchu and Back to Cusco

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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