Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain Tour – From Cusco
Resumen
Summary
The tour starts early with the pick up at your hotel, then we go to Ollantaytambo and take the train to Machu Picchu village. Already in the village begins the hike, where you will ascend to the Huayna Picchu Mountain, you will appreciate Andean landscapes full of vegetation, you will ascend by Inca stairs of 2 km and 2 hours approximately. Once at the top you will have time to take pictures and more, because then we will descend to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
At the time of visiting the citadel of Machu Picchu you will have some time to visit and appreciate the wonder. Then we will return to Aguas Calientes where we will have lunch and if you wish you can walk around the small town and visit some places like the thermal baths, the chronicles circuits, etc.. Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco and finish the tour leaving you at your hotel. This is an experience that is worth the price of being visited, Machu Picchu awaits you!
Itinerario
Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain Tour
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Day 1
We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 a.m. and we will go to Ollantaytambo station to take the train to Machu Picchu.
We will travel for 1 hour and a half, we will cross a scenery full of vegetation, once we arrive to Aguas Calientes we will take a bus that will transfer us to the access door to Machu Picchu.
From here the guide will show us the way to access the Huayna Picchu Mountain.
We will have two and a half hours to walk around this mountain of more than 2,693 meters, then we will descend and we will meet again to visit the city of Machu Picchu for 2 hours and a half.
After the guided tour we will return by bus to Aguas Calientes, where you will have time to have lunch on your own.
Incluye
Includes
Hotel pick up and return transfer.
Round trip Expedition/Voyager train ticket.
Bus up and down to Machu Picchu.
English speaking guide during the visit to Machu Picchu.
Entrance to the archaeological site.
Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain.
Not included
Meals not mentioned.
Recomendaciones
Recommendations
Bring cash in soles
The entrance to the Huaynapicchu mountain is in operation from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. Only 400 entrances are allowed per day, this means that tickets must be purchased at least 2 months in advance.
Bring identification documents or passport.
If you wish you can bring snacks and water.
Wear shoes suitable for hiking, because you will climb stone steps in huaynapicchu and Machupicchu.
Carry a small backpack where you can carry basic things you need, such as sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a bottle of water and a rain poncho depending on the season.
During the hikes it is important to be very careful when climbing the stairs, because they are narrow and steep. Follow the guide’s indications.
