Huayna Picchu Tour

The Huayna Picchu tour is the most epic way to complete the visit to Machu Picchu. The Huayna Picchu mountain is the famous backdrop that appears in all the postcard photos of the lost city of the Incas. The hike to its summit is a fun and unforgettable experience, full of amazing landscapes of the cloud forest. It is a trail of almost 2 kilometers along stone paths built by the Incas more than five hundred years ago.

To enter this mountain it is necessary to buy the Machupicchu + Huaynapicchu ticket.

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Huayna Picchu

Huayna Picchu Tour: Complete Information

• Huayna Picchu is more than 2,700 meters above sea level, 300 meters above the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
• The Huayna Picchu tour has such amazing views that it is considered one of the best short hikes on the planet.
• The Incas built an Inca trail to the top of Huayna Picchu to perform various sacred ceremonies.
• It is one of the most requested hikes in Machu Picchu, so the ticket must be purchased at least 4 months in advance.

This is the summary information of the Huayna Picchu mountain:

What are the schedules and groups of the Huayna Picchu mountain?

These are the updated schedules with the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket.

First group for the Huayna Picchu tour:

Entry to Machupicchu: From 6 in the morning.
Entry to Huayna Picchu: Between 7 and 8 in the morning.
Tickets available: 50.

Second group:

Entry to Machupicchu: From 7 in the morning.
Entry to Huayna Picchu: Between 8 and 9 in the morning.
Tickets available: 50.

Third group:

Entry to Machupicchu: From 8 in the morning.
Entry to Huayna Picchu: Between 9 and 10 in the morning.
Tickets available: 50.

Fourth group:

Entry to Machupicchu: From 9 in the morning.
Entry to Huayna Picchu: Between 10 and 11 in the morning.
Tickets available: 50.

What age can people tour the Huayna Picchu mountain?

To take the Huayna Picchu tour you must be at least 12 years old.
Anyone coming with small children should only opt for the Machu Picchu ticket; or if you want to take an amazing hike, you should buy the Machu Picchu + Machu Picchu Mountain ticket.

What are the alternatives if you cannot get a ticket to the Huayna Picchu mountain?

• If you didn’t book your Huayna Picchu tickets early enough or couldn’t find available admission for the days you wanted, we recommend opting for the Machu Picchu + Mountain ticket.
• This ticket will allow you entry to Machu Picchu mountain and the chance to get incredible aerial views of the lost city of the Incas. There are 400 tickets available on this ticket and you can reserve them up to 2 weeks in advance.
• If you come during the high season (June to August); In this case, all entry tickets to Machu Picchu must be reserved approximately 1 month in advance.

What is the temple of the moon in Huayna Picchu? Can I visit it in 2024?

• The Temple of the Moon is the most mysterious construction that can be seen on the Huayna Picchu mountain.
• It is built inside a cave at the top of the mountain and the quality of lithic work that can be found in it is comparable only to places like the Temple of the Sun or the Temple of the 3 Windows in Machu Picchu.
• In 2024 the Temple of the Moon is closed to the public until further notice.
• Huayna Picchu is the most epic way to end your trip to Machu Picchu, without a doubt an experience that you should share with your loved ones.