Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu 1-Day Tour
Tour Description
Enjoy a complete experience exploring Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain in just one day (requires 2 admission tickets). The hike to the summit takes approximately 1 hour and the descent takes about the same amount of time
You will reach the summit of Huayna Picchu. You will feel a deep sense of relief and be impressed. Surrounded by incomparable natural beauty in this unique moment, you will marvel at Machu Picchu. From the summit, you will witness the immense legacy the Incas left to humanity.
Tour Itinerary
Cusco - Machu Picchu - Huayna Picchu
The tour begins very early with a transfer from your hotel to the train station in Ollantaytambo. We offer personalized service, as we work with small groups.
At Ollantaytambo Station, we will board the train through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, a route with stunning scenery all the way to the town of Machu Picchu.
Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, our guide will be waiting with a sign bearing your name and will accompany you to the bus that takes us to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Sanctuary. The ride takes approximately 25 minutes. When you reach the Inca citadel, you will be amazed by this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You will begin the climb to the summit with your guide, reaching Huayna Picchu. You will feel a deep sense of relief and be impressed. Surrounded by incomparable natural beauty, you will marvel at Machu Picchu. From the summit, you will witness the immense legacy the Incas left to humanity. Finally, you will descend this magical place along the same path you climbed.
Next, our guide will begin the tour so you can learn in depth about the history and architecture of the Inca city of Machu Picchu. You will enjoy a 2- to 3-hour guided visit, exploring its history, most important areas, and the sanctuary’s most impressive sites.
In the afternoon, we finish the tour and return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch before boarding the return train. When you arrive at Ollantaytambo Station, we will be waiting to transfer you comfortably back to your hotel in Cusco.
Included
- Pre-tour briefing one day before the tour.
- Transfer from your hotel to the train station in Ollantaytambo and back.
- Round-trip train tickets between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes.
- Round-trip bus ticket between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
- Admission ticket to Huayna Picchu Circuit 3
- Admission ticket to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary (Circuit 2, subject to availability)
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide for Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu.
Not Included
Hotel in Cusco.
Meals.
Services not specified in the itinerary.
Travel insurance.
Recommendations
- Bring the original passport used to purchase your ticket.
- Small backpack.
- Cap or hat.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Snacks, chocolate, nuts, cookies, cereal bars, etc.
- Camera.
- Suitable shoes, preferably with non-slip soles.
- Water bottles.
Important: Huayna Picchu has limited daily availability, and visitors must be at least 12 years old.
Book your tour with Suyarq Peru and secure your admission tickets in advance.
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