Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour (2 Days) - Huayna Picchu Mountain Tour
South American Exclusive Tours Peru offers you the best on this two days Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour from Cusco.
To most, visiting Machu Picchu is a dream trip. We aim to make it a memorable experience by combining the experience with a hike to Huayna Picchu mountain.
Huayna Picchu Mountain or Wayna Picchu is one of the two most visited peaks in the Inca Citadel. In Quechua, the name Huayna Picchu means (small peak). It is home to the temple of the moon.
From the top of Huayna Picchu you will have a panoramic view of the Inca city and Aguas Calientes.
Why Samex Tours Peru?
SAMEX Tours Peru is a fully locally owned licensed tour operator based in Cusco. We have an excellent team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. They have an excellent knowledge about the archaeology sites, history and culture.
We offer Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu guided tours both in small groups and as a private tour. This two days tour is fully customizable with daily departures!
Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour Highlights:
Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour is one of our signature tours. All our guides are locals from Cusco and have an excellent knowledge about the culture and history. The price includes round trip train tickets on the Expedition Train. You can enhance your travel experience by upgrading to Vistadome Train which has panoramic windows and you will get a beautiful view on your trip.Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour Information:
Tour Type: History, Sightseeing Highest Altitude – 2,430 meters/7,972 feet above sea level.DAY 01: CUSCO – 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 train station.
Here you will be boarding the train to Aguas Calientes town. This is the base to visit Machu Picchu citadel.
At Aguas Calientes, we will be accommodating you in a hotel. The town is popular for hot springs, after which it is named. You can spend the evening taking a dip in the natural thermal spring waters.
DAY 2. MACHU PICCHU GUIDED TOUR – CUSCO (B)
Early in the morning, the crew will be handing you over a snack box. You will then be boarding a bus up to the Machu Picchu citadel. It is a 25 minutes drive.
Our tour guide will be assisting you in clearing the security control. As we will enter the citadel, you will witness the clouds clearing by as the Crepuscular rays beaming on the Incan walls.
We will then give you a detailed two hours tour of the citadel. After the tour to Machu Picchu, you will have some free time to explore the citadel on your own.
We will then direct you to the trailhead of Huayna Picchu Mountain. Climbing Huayna Picchu mountain is an experience on its own. Although, it requires a permit which tends to sell out months in advance.
You can also hike to the Sungate. It offers a spectacular view of the citadel. This is the point of entrance for those on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Return to Cusco:
After the tour, you will be taking the bus back down to Aguas Calientes. You will have some free time for lunch (not included in the tour package).
Late that evening, you will be boarding the 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 arriving in Cusco by 0900 PM.
What is Included:
- Trip briefing.
- Bilingual guide (English-Spanish).
- Entrance Ticket to Machu Picchu.
- Private transportation to the start point.
- Train Tickets
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain
- 01 Breakfast (Day 2)
- Bus ticket
- First-aid kit and oxygen.
- Samex tours Peru uses walkie talkies.
- All trash produced during the trek returns to Cusco.
Service not Included:
- Domestic flights. (we can book for you)
- Cusco and Sacred Valley tours (we can book for you)
- Travel Insurance.
We recommend that you bring:
- Original passport and (University, College valid student card if applicable).
- Emergency money at least 300 soles. Total per person ($150 -$180) Approximately.
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS
Our staff hand picks the best hotels in the country to ensure you experience utmost comfort and character.
Feel free to browse our recommendations and let us know if you’d like to incorporate a specific property in your customized journey!
PRICE IN REFERENCE
This example tour has costs beginning at US $ 799 per person, based on two sharing accommodations. If more will travel in your private party, it will benefit you as the cost “per person” will reduce.
Prices are based on final accommodation choices, travel dates and other details within your tour, which are flexible to your individual interests and desires.
Feel free to reach us via email at info@samextoursperu.com or by calling us directly at Whatsapp +51958192161.
Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu Tour FAQs
Huayna Picchu is a mountain inside Machu Picchu citadel. It offers a panoramic view of the citadel and the Aguas Calientes town.
It served as a centre for monitoring and safeguarding the citadel from intruders.
Machu Picchu was threatened to attacks from the other rulers.
Machu Picchu mountain is higher than Huayna Picchu mountain. The view from the summit of Machu Picchu mountain is panoramic.
The hike up is much easier as the way is not steep but its almost double the length of hike than Huayna Picchu.
On the contrary, Huayna Picchu houses many ancient Inca ritual sites like the temple of the moon.
So if you are looking for a more safer hike that would offer panoramic view then we recommend hiking Machu Picchu mountain.
If you are adventurous and are inquisitive to know more about Incas history, we recommend Huayna Picchu hike.
It normally takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to climb Huayna Picchu in total on the way up and back down.
It is certainly worth hiking Huayana Picchu. You will not only be hiking on the original Inca steps but also will be rewarded with sights of stunning Inca constructions built on death defying locations with what must be some of the best views on the planet.
Huayna Picchu mountain is 2693 metres above sea level (8835 feet).
Huayna Picchu in Quechua means young peak. Where in Machu Picchu means means old peak. It is named after its height
To reach the summit of Huayna Picchu mountain, you will be hiking 183 metres of rocks steps which in total are 1600 steps.
You need to have a valid permit to hike Huayna Picchu mountain. You need to book this in advance as it tends to sell soon. So it is recommended to book it whilst booking your Machu Picchu tour.
After the guided tour of the citadel, the local guide will be directing you to the trail head which is within the citadel itself.
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