Huayna Picchu
Huayna Picchu
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The Wayna Picchu mountain, Wayna Pikchu in Quechua, (with an altitude of 2667 meters above sea level) is part of the eastern foothills of the Salcantay massif, in Cusco, Peru. It is part of a large orographic formation known as Batolito de Vilcabamba, in the Central Cordillera of the Peruvian Andes and is known mainly as the backdrop of most photographs
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- JBE137Cranford, New Jersey97 contributionsTremendous hike and viewsIf heading to Machu Picchu and in decent shape, I’d highly recommend this hike. It’s strenuous to get up to the top but totally worth the views of Machu Picchu from a different vantage point. I had a panic attack on the “Stairs of Death”…lol. The irony is that it isn’t steep but its a bit jarring. Overall, great hike and worth the effort.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 March 2024
- Michael FAvoca Beach, Australia44 contributionsDon't Let Your Fear Stop YouI was far more terrified reading the reviews of this climb than I was actually doing it. The path to the top is definitely steep however it is very doable. I am a moderately fit 65 year old with a fear of heights and I was able to make it to the top without too much difficulty. We entered Machu Picchu at 6:30am so we could start the optional (and ticketed) climb at 7:00am. The added benefit of this was to be inside Machu Picchu without the normal crowds.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 April 2024
- MCDLondon, United Kingdom218 contributionsEnjoy the viewsWell worth the climb. I was anxious having read some of the reviews but it's quite manageable. Take your time. Have some breaks and water stops. It took us around 2 hours total. 57 years old. Pretty inactive. Overweight but good health. Note that there is also a fairly narrow 'cave' that you need to go through on the way down.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 August 2024
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MCD
London, UK218 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Well worth the climb.
I was anxious having read some of the reviews but it's quite manageable.
Take your time. Have some breaks and water stops.
It took us around 2 hours total.
57 years old. Pretty inactive. Overweight but good health.
Note that there is also a fairly narrow 'cave' that you need to go through on the way down.
I was anxious having read some of the reviews but it's quite manageable.
Take your time. Have some breaks and water stops.
It took us around 2 hours total.
57 years old. Pretty inactive. Overweight but good health.
Note that there is also a fairly narrow 'cave' that you need to go through on the way down.
Written 16 August 2024
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Chodo
Phoenix168 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
A great but steep hike. If you are in good shape and not afraid of heights, this hike will be one to remember. The footing is uneven and so many steps of different heights.
If you are afraid of heights, or think you might be, don't go. We saw 2 people that morning absolutely break down on the trail.
If you are afraid of heights, or think you might be, don't go. We saw 2 people that morning absolutely break down on the trail.
Written 27 July 2024
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Melissa C
Hobe Sound, FL327 contributions
It is not an easy hike. Roughly 1000 feet vertical. Lots of stairs. Some pretty sketchy areas. But oh my gosh it is so worth it! When you get to the top and are looking down on Machu Picchu, it is just breathtaking.
Written 23 July 2024
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John W
Brooklyn, NY3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Hiking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu was not just a physical challenge, but it also offered a connection with the ancient site's cultural and historic significance.
Huayna Picchu is incredible
Huayna Picchu is incredible
Written 26 June 2024
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Michael F
Avoca Beach, Australia44 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
I was far more terrified reading the reviews of this climb than I was actually doing it. The path to the top is definitely steep however it is very doable. I am a moderately fit 65 year old with a fear of heights and I was able to make it to the top without too much difficulty.
We entered Machu Picchu at 6:30am so we could start the optional (and ticketed) climb at 7:00am. The added benefit of this was to be inside Machu Picchu without the normal crowds.
We entered Machu Picchu at 6:30am so we could start the optional (and ticketed) climb at 7:00am. The added benefit of this was to be inside Machu Picchu without the normal crowds.
Written 16 April 2024
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1234texas
Seabrook, TX5,101 contributions
You have come a long way, and it has taken you a long time to get here. This view is as good as it gets!!!! Yes, you are going to have to CLIMB some stairs to get here, but what a reward!
This was a bucket list target for us, and it merits that title--it is as special as it gets.
This was a bucket list target for us, and it merits that title--it is as special as it gets.
Written 7 April 2024
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JBE137
Cranford, NJ97 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
If heading to Machu Picchu and in decent shape, I’d highly recommend this hike. It’s strenuous to get up to the top but totally worth the views of Machu Picchu from a different vantage point. I had a panic attack on the “Stairs of Death”…lol. The irony is that it isn’t steep but its a bit jarring. Overall, great hike and worth the effort.
Written 10 March 2024
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wanderlust
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Jun 2023
We bought tickets to hike Huayna Picchu because so many of the reviews I read online said that this ticket was super popular and was highly recommended. My mom was a bit concerned about the "stairs of death" but didn't find them that bad in the end. The stairs aren't dangerous -- the "death" just refers to the quantity of steps and the tiredness you may experience from hiking them all. We didn't find it too hard to do in the end.
This hike offers a nice view of MP, but it's quite far away. If you only have one day to see MP, I would definitely recommend going to see circuit 2 instead, to get the typical picture of MP. This view isn't as iconic and you don't get to see the ruins as up close in all their glory.
We hiked with a guide, but you definitely don't need a guide for the actual hike. Having a guide for the ruins is nice so you can understand the history and significance.
This hike offers a nice view of MP, but it's quite far away. If you only have one day to see MP, I would definitely recommend going to see circuit 2 instead, to get the typical picture of MP. This view isn't as iconic and you don't get to see the ruins as up close in all their glory.
We hiked with a guide, but you definitely don't need a guide for the actual hike. Having a guide for the ruins is nice so you can understand the history and significance.
Written 14 June 2023
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hikobaba
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Apr 2022
I had a headache as it was so high but going to machu picchu was a great experience. It was pretty expensive and hard to go
Written 25 March 2023
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mert inanç tekkuş
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Sept 2022
I loved the Macchu Picchu excursion. It was one of the best trips in my life. It takes a lot of time to get to the top. And of course you have to be young. If I had another chance, I would go again. But it was my first and last time because it was so expensive.
Written 25 March 2023
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Hola, voy a viajar en Enero a Machu Picchu y la consulta es cuantos dias me recomiendan estar en Aguas Calientes? Además del dia previo a subir, vale la pena quedarse la noche siguiente a la excursión? Gracias
Written 16 October 2021
Non ho problemi di resistenza ma di vertigini. Volevo sapere se inizio a salire c'è la possibilità di tornare indietro dalla stessa parte da cui si è saliti? La parte più esposta è quella finale o fin dall'inizio ci sono punti esposti e senza corda?
Written 9 February 2020
ciao, si..cè la possibilità di tornare indietro, il percorso è a doppio senso per 4/5...solo l'ultimo tratto ti obbliga ad andare solo in avanti. Difficile descriverti il percorso, ma se viene usata attenzione il rischio è minimo...le corde sono ovunque ci sia necessità, non ricordo strapiombi insicuri, come ti ripeto...passi sicuri..senza forzare.
Se come dici soffri di vertigini potresti aver problemi nell'utimo tratto..specialmente discendendo..difficile però giudicare l'effetto che ha fatto a me e quello che puo fare a te causa vertigini...io ti dico che è fattibilissimo usando la dovuta cautela, il mio consiglio è provarci (non maledirmi se avrai però difficoltà)...lo spettacolo in cima ti ripagherà dello sforzo.
Written 10 February 2020
Hola buenos días, tenía una consulta al respecto de horario de visita. SI viajo a finales de Julio, qué es más recomendable, ir al grupo de las 7 AM o el de las 10AM? Madrugar no es un problema...
Written 28 January 2020
I went at the 10:00 am hour. It was nice. The sun wasn't unbearable. A lot of the hike is in the shade. Make sure to take plenty of water. The hike is steep and you will need water to ensure you don't get dehydrated.
Written 30 January 2020
If you hike Huaynapicchu first, will you have enough time to visit the citadel/ruins after? Or will they make you leave fast? Please let me know! Thank you!
Written 14 December 2019
Hi there, my wife and I will be traveling to Machu Picchu in January. We would like to hike Huaynapichu, see the moon temple up there and visit the ruins at the citadel. Do we take an early ticket, hike Huaynapicchu first then tour the ruins of the citadel or the opposite? It's very confusing and there is so much contradictory information. Please let me know..thank you!
Written 12 December 2019
I would say it depends on your energy level. Hike when your energy level is the highest. Take a walking stick and water. My hotel loaned me a walking stick which was a big help.
Make sure to get a reservation in advance because it does sell out.
Written 5 January 2020
Do you know about any tourist agencies that organize the trek to Huayna Picchu? We are hoping to do it 2020 summer.. Thanks
Written 8 October 2019
Hi, I travelled through Cosmos travels, I was in a group with a local tour guide arranaged by Cosmos, Sorry I am not much of a help to you. While at the site, there were several local guides moving around and may be if you can find a suitable guide while you are at the site.
Written 11 October 2019
Buenas! No consigo resolver esta duda, si quiero hacer las DOS montañas (Machupicchu montaña, ciudadela y montaña Waynapicchu), si o sí tiene que ser días diferentes no? Pensaba sacar entrada para Wayna, subir y luego ver la ciudadela y al otro día volver y hacer la montaña de Machu. Es correcto??
Leo muchos que dicen en un solo día, pero entiendo que se refieren a una sola montana y la ciudadela, ya que los horarios actuales creo que no me permiten subir a la montana Wayna, bajar, recorrer la ciudadela y subir a la montana Macchu. Gracias!!!,
Written 19 August 2019
Definitivamente en dos días distintos.... y si pueden ser con dos días de descanso entre medio mucho mejor. Solo la Montaña es un desafío de 4 horas aprox (2680 escalones), duro, intenso, hay que subir con mucho líquido, isotonicos y barras energéticas.
Después de eso, puedes conocer la ciudadela cuyo recorrido también dura una hora o el Museo, que está bajando del santuario.
Por otro lado, Huayna Pichu es un recorrido exigente pero mucho más corto en tiempo.
Written 20 August 2019
È possibile acquistare biglietto per Machu picchu e huayna Picchu così da rimanere di più al sito e non salire a Huayna se non me la sento?
Written 17 August 2019
È possibile acquistare biglietto per Machu picchu e huayna Picchu così da rimanere di più al sito e non salire a Huayna se non me la sento?
Written 17 August 2019
Io ho preso il secondo turno delle 07 a ferragosto e mi sono trovato bene
Written 18 August 2019
After you make a reservation for Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu through the government website online do you have to pay for it right away? The website seems to indicate that you can pay for it through their office in Cusco, but will they actually hold the reservation for you? I was able to download a ticket with a reservation number, but I did not pay for it right away (this was a few days ago). Now when I go back to the the website and enter in my reservation number, it says that my reservation is not found. Is my ticket still valid?
Written 7 August 2019
I would follow-up with a phone call because you cannot pay at the gate for Huayna Picchu. You must have advanced reservations because they limit how many people enter that part of the site to about 200 people per day. Something is wrong with that website. Good luck.
Written 12 August 2019
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